Month: November 2023

A chronicle of Donald Trump's Crimes or Allegations

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Lousy Defense of Donald Trump

The Republican lawmaker tried lauding the former president’s questionable foreign diplomacy skills on CNN.

Trump sues over efforts to keep him off Michigan ballot

Former President Trump’s attorneys have filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson from refusing to put him on the ballot for the state’s 2024 presidential primary and general elections. The lawsuit was filed Monday and asks the court to affirm that Benson (D) lacks the authority to decide whether Trump…
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Trump Lawyer: Jail Is 'Not Even Something We Think About' – The Daily Beast

SEARCHAlina Habba’s most famous client recently compared himself to imprisoned South African leader Nelson Mandela.As former President Donald Trump faces 91 felony charges in four jurisdictions, his lawyer in his civil fraud trial in New York insisted during an interview Tuesday that the prospect of jail is “not even something we think about.”When asked by…
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Trump's Twitter presence looms over Supreme Court hearing about whether officials can block critics on social media – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsInjured civilians from Gaza enter Egypt in the first evacuations from the besieged territory since the Israel-Hamas war beganNovember 1, 2023, 8:06 AMMorning Rundown: Cornell junior charged for threatening Jewish students, Donald Trump Jr. to take the stand in fraud trial, and 'General Hospital' star dead at 50November 1, 2023, 7:25…
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Trump: Judge in fraud trial ‘crazy, totally unhinged, and dangerous’

Former President Trump continued his criticism of the judge overseeing his civil fraud trail in New York on Wednesday, calling him “crazy” and “unhinged.” Trump attacked Judge Arthur Engoron on decisions made so far in the trial, his judicial track record and for what the former president claimed was a politically motivated attack on him.…
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Trump prison fears surge: As MAGA lawyers flip, new heat on Trump’s coup trials – MSNBC

Featured ShowsMSNBC TVMoreFollow msnbcMore BrandsMore ShowsAs witnesses flip, Donald Trump faces an uphill fight at both coup trials. Former SDNY Prosecutor Kristy Greenberg and Former Federal Prosecutor Rento Mariotti join MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss Trump’s ongoing legal battles. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)Oct. 30, 2023 © 2023 NBC UNIVERSAL…
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Will Republicans be conservative or entrepreneurial with their nominee?

Even disregarding candidate personalities and policies, Republicans’ presidential nomination offers dramatically divergent directions. Republicans must choose between either a high floor and a low ceiling or a low floor and a high ceiling.   The first is the conservative choice, offering a high nomination probability but lower general election odds. The second is the entrepreneurial choice,…
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Trump’s Demands for Extreme Loyalty Are Starting to Backfire – Rolling Stone

Throughout the criminal investigations of Donald Trump, the former president has expected his co-defendants, alleged co-conspirators, and potential witnesses for the prosecution to stay fiercely loyal to him. This has included — according to people who’ve discussed the matter with him — his belief that some of his former lieutenants should risk jail time rather…
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Chris Christie predicts big trouble for Donald Trump: 'He's going to be convicted' – USA TODAY

WASHINGTON – Chris Christie is stepping up his taunting of Donald Trump, saying that the former president is heading toward a criminal conviction – thanks to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.Meadows’ cooperation with prosecutors in the federal 2020 election theft case is nothing but trouble for defendant Trump, Christie said Tuesday on…
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Trump being jailed ‘not even something we think about,’ attorney says

Attorneys for former President Trump say they aren’t concerned about him going to jail over violations to partial gag orders in his legal cases. Attorney Alina Habba said jail is “not even something we think about” on Tuesday, despite concerns surrounding his pre-trial statements. Trump has already been levied $15,000 in fines in his New…
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'I'd still vote for' Biden if he was 'dead': Pa. voters react to Trump-Biden 2024 rematch – NBC News

‘I’d still vote for’ Biden if he was ‘dead’: Pa. voters react to Trump-Biden 2024 rematch  NBC Newssource

SCOTUS Takes Up Social Media Cases Similar to One About … – Law.com

MENUCLOSEMEMBERSHIP PROGRAMSMEDIA BRANDSCloseContent SourceContent TypeCancelSEARCHMEMBERSHIP PROGRAMSAbout Us |  Contact Us |  Site MapAdvertise |  Customer Service |  Terms of ServiceFAQ |  Privacy PolicyCopyright © 2021 ALM Global, LLC.All Rights Reserved. NEWSThe cases are part of a term-long focus on the relationship between government and the private digital platforms.October 31, 2023 at 12:50 PM 4 minute readThe Supreme Court is tackling the question…
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The next presidential transition starts right now 

Though Election Day 2024 is a full year away, the next presidential transition must begin now. Congress requires this 12 months before an election, and it is right to do so.   Only with long-term and coordinated planning can the country be ready should a new president be elected next November. Irrespective of who you support,…
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Trump tells judge in fraud case to leave his children alone

Former President Trump railed against the judge overseeing his New York civil fraud case and told him to leave his children alone, in a post early Wednesday morning.  He also argued that there is enough evidence for the case to be thrown out. “This Rigged Trial, brought by the Racist New York State A.G. Letitia…
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“Belongs in Jail”: Billionaire Republican Donor Warns Against Trump – The New Republic

A hedge fund billionaire and GOP megadonor has a message for voters: Stay clear of Trump.Leon Cooperman, chairman and CEO of Omega Advisors, blasted the former president in a call with CNN last week, insisting that Trump cannot return to the Oval Office.“It would be terrible for the country if Donald Trump were reelected,” Cooperman…
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Trump’s Sons Don Jr. And Eric Set To Testify At Fraud Trial That Threatens Family’s Empire

Donald Trump’s eldest sons are scheduled to testify in the New York civil fraud case that threatens their company’s future.

4 Donald Trump Georgia co-defendants' court documents being … – Atlanta News First

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Fulton County judge overseeing the massive indictment of former President Donald Trump has ordered court records unsealed for the four of the 19 co-defendants who have reached plea deals.That means the letters of apology that Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, Scott Hall and Jenna Ellis may soon be available.Fulton…
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Ex-RNC Chair Hits Republicans Not Denouncing Dangerous Rhetoric With A Harsh Truth

Michael Steele warned what will eventually happen to GOPers who don’t call it out.

Morning Report — Debate on Israel aid intensifies

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter Subscribe Lawmakers are sharpening their focus…
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Donald Trump endorses Gov. Tate Reeves ahead of Nov. 7 election – Mississippi Today

With your help, we’ve gotten a lot done — but we’re not finished yet!Help keep the momentum going by rejoining our member community today.Any amount helps us keep producing quality journalism for Mississippi. Mississippi Today Nonprofit Mississippi News Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Gov. Tate Reeves’ bid for reelection, likely giving the incumbent governor…
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Harvard Law Professor Torches Donald Trump’s Latest Legal Claim With 1 Word

The former president’s argument didn’t wash with Laurence Tribe.

Biden heads to Minnesota in wake of Dean Phillips’s primary challenge

President Biden is heading to Minnesota on Wednesday to fundraise for his 2024 campaign just days after Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips (D) launched a long-shot primary bid to unseat Biden in the White House. Biden will be in Northfield, Minn., part of Rep. Angie Craig’s (D) district and right next door to Phillips’s district. He…
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‘Who Wants To Tell Him?’: Trump Mocked Over Baffling ‘Great Country’ Announcement

The former president’s latest video contains a strange claim about his plans for the nation.

Seth Meyers Mocks Tiffany Trump With The Most Backhanded Compliment

The “Late Night” comedian also hit Joe Biden with a Halloween-themed zinger.

Nikki Haley accuses Donald Trump of pursuing 'chaos, vendettas and drama' at Jewish Republican event – ABC NEWS 4

Now 67 Wed 57 Thu 62by MICHELLE L. PRICE | Associated PressLAS VEGAS (AP) — Nikki Haley criticized Donald Trump on Saturday for praising foreign strongmen and warned that his style of "chaos, vendettas and drama" would be dangerous, making her sharpest critiques of the former president as the two GOP presidential candidates and their…
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