Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.22.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
Even some in GOP won’t defend ‘Reich’ video from Trump’s platform
Donald Trump’s account on his social media platform promoted a video referencing a “unified Reich,” and Democrats weren't the only ones raising concerns.
Why did Trump reverse course on possible contraception restrictions?
Donald Trump now insists he'll “never advocate imposing restrictions on birth control.” Then why did he recently say the opposite on camera?
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.22.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
State-level Republican officials continue to reward fake electors
At the state level, Republican officials continue to appear quite comfortable extending rewards to those who were caught serving as fake electors in 2020.
After Mar-a-Lago search, classified docs found in Trump’s bedroom
When it comes to Donald Trump’s classified-documents scandal, discard the absurd “assassination” nonsense and consider the new revelations that matter.
RNC’s ‘election integrity’ lawyer arraigned, charged with election crimes
In March, the RNC hired two lawyers to oversee its election-year legal efforts. One was pushed out, and the other was arraigned on election-related charges.
Why Stefanik’s new ethics complaint against Judge Merchan matters
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik is apparently trying to corner the market in filing ethics complaints. Judge Juan Merchan is her new target.
Why Trump said he’d testify in his criminal trial — but didn’t
Donald Trump probably realizes that he’ll face mockery about “chickening out.” He also knows that testifying in his criminal case would’ve been much worse.
Trump’s ‘Team of Felons’ isn’t done adding new members
“With Lincoln, they had a team of rivals,” Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley said. “With Trump, you have a team of felons.”
Trump leaves the door open to new restrictions on contraception
The question was simple: “Do you support any restrictions on a person’s right to contraception?” Donald Trump could've replied, "No." He didn't.
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Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.21.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Texas’ Ken Paxton in the mix for AG in a second Trump term
According to Donald Trump, Ken Paxton would be in the mix for U.S. attorney general in a second term. The mere possibility of such a nomination is absurd.
Controversial judge blocks enforcement of background check rule
The Biden administration wants to close the gun-show loophole. In Texas, a controversial Trump-appointed judge is now standing in the way.
Protesters show up at Trump’s trial, but not the ones he wanted
There were definitely some loud protesters on hand for Donald Trump's criminal trial, but they were there to oppose, not support, the former president.
GOP’s Elise Stefanik haunted by her original position on Trump
GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik apparently wants to pretend that her earlier criticisms of Donald Trump no longer count. That's not how this works.
Trump's online account promotes ‘unified Reich’ video, adding to alarming pattern
Donald Trump's Truth Social account promoted a video online that included reference to a “unified Reich” and his second term. The Republican's defense was flawed for a reason.
Monday’s Mini-Report, 5.20.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
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