Month: October 2023

Former President Trump attacked President Biden on Tuesday after Biden sat for an interview with the special counsel looking into his handling of classified documents as vice president, with Trump claiming that unlike his successor, he did “nothing wrong,” despite the ongoing criminal case against him. “I see that Crooked Joe Biden is working on…
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Mary Trump, an outspoken adversary of former President Trump, posted online calling him a “f—ing maniac.” She specifically criticized Trump, who is also her uncle, about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and its possible relation to the growing crisis in Israel. “This f—ing maniac likely gave Putin (who gave Iran, who gave Hamas)…
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Former President Trump on Tuesday predicted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has long been considered his closest GOP challenger in the 2024 primary, will drop out of the race.  “Ron DeSanctimonious has the Poll numbers of a wounded bird falling from the sky,” Trump said on Truth Social, referring to DeSantis by a nickname. “I am…
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The former president’s lawyers have asked Judge Aileen Cannon to postpone the trial to a date after the 2024 presidential election.

The ex-president suggested his Republican rival is coming up short in his choice of shoes.

Former President Trump criticized former Texas Rep. Will Hurd (R) after he announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, saying “it’s about time.” “It’s about time! Will Hurd, the failed former Congressman from the great State of Texas, who decided not to run for Congress again because he did an ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE…
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After all of Donald Trump’s lies, you almost yearn for the good old days of George W. Bush. He didn’t lie (except for “weapons of mass destruction”), he just mangled his words. My favorite “Bushism” came on Nov. 6, 2000, when he complained to a rally in Bentonville, Ark.: “They misunderestimated me!”   Hah! Bush should…
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Jump to Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at Forbes after the financial publication recently dropped the former president from its list of the 400 wealthiest Americans that includes the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Warren Buffett.Trump said the publication “lost most of its relevance long ago” and “knows less about me than…
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Will Hurd, a longshot candidate for president in the 2024 Republican primary race, announced Monday that he was ending his bid for the Republican nomination for president—the latest struggling candidate to call it quits ahead of the Iowa caucuses.Republican presidential candidate former Texas Rep. Will Hurd speaks during a Fair-Side Chat with … [+] Iowa…
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Nikki Haley refused to condemn Donald Trump for saying that people he doesn’t like should be killed, a chilling sign of how the Republican Party is starting to embrace authoritarian violence.Trump went off the deep end two weeks ago, accusing former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley with treason and implying the…
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The prosecutor leading the federal election meddling case against Donald Trump has asked a judge to place him under a gag order, limiting how he is able to publicly comment on the case. Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing says the "narrowly tailored" order would prevent harassment of witnesses.Mr Trump hit back online, accusing Smith's team…
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How McCarthy’s fall and Trump’s rise will shape the 2024 GOP strategy  CNNsource

The race to replace Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the US House of Representatives is underway, and Republicans are currently being confronted with two very different choices that could represent two different paths for the party – and Congress itself.House Republican Whip Steve Scalise and House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan are currently the two…
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a response Monday to a motion from former president Donald Trump’s legal team asking a Florida judge to adjourn the trial date in his classified documents case.Filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith, the DOJ’s response outlines various reasons as to why Trump’s motion, which his co-defendants joined, should…
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Donald Trump’s longtime finance chief is set to testify as the former president’s civil trial enters its second week.

The “Late Night” comedian imagined Donald Trump’s role on the Fox personality’s show.

The “Late Show” also mocked the former president with a spoof strategy game.

Daily News e-EditionEvening e-EditionSign up for email newsletters Sign up for email newslettersDaily News e-EditionEvening e-Edition Trending: Donald Trump’s first week on trial in New York Attorney General Tish James’ case against his family real estate empire saw the former president sulking inside the courtroom and screaming “witch hunt!” outside it, a gag order from…
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The late-night comedian also slapped the former president with a mocking new sports-themed nickname.

Trump, who paved way for Roe v. Wade reversal, says Republicans ‘speak very inarticulately’ about abortion  CNNsource

Former President Donald Trump, who is vying for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday. In an interview with Kristen Welker, Trump spoke about his criminal charges, the possibility of him selecting a female running mate, his stance on the Republicans’ abortion policies, and more. Trump, who has been…
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Trump leads in the early states, but Haley shows signs of strength.If all you look at is national polls of the 2024 Republican presidential primary, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley doesn't look all that strong. As of Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern, she has only 7 percent support in 538's national polling average. But parties…
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Ex-Trump lawyer warns Giuliani is in “a lot of trouble” after being left without any local attorneys  Yahoo Newssource

Non-resident fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney Lester Munson is a Non-Resident Fellow at the United States Studies Centre in Sydney. He is affiliated with BGR Group, a government relations firm in Washington, DC, and adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University.University of Sydney provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU.View all…
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