Tag: Donald Trump
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Trump’s Second Arraignment: A Test for his Support Base and Republican Contenders in 2024
Donald Trump’s second arraignment unfolded similarly to the first, with small crowds of supporters gathering outside the courthouse alongside a large contingent of reporters. Law enforcement was on high alert due to concerns of potential violence, as some Trump allies had called for protests and retribution. Laura Loomer had tweeted about a “peaceful rally,” while…
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Americans Don’t Want Biden or Trump in 2024, But Will They Get Their Wish?
Despite their political differences, Americans seem to agree on one thing: they don’t want to see Joe Biden or Donald Trump on the ballot in the 2024 presidential election. Polls show that up to 70% of Americans want Biden to decline to run for reelection, while over 60% hope Trump will retire. However, primary voters…
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The Press’s Desire for Another Trump Presidency May Lead to Boredom
The press’s apparent push for Donald Trump to secure the 2024 GOP nomination may be a classic case of “be careful what you wish for.” While major newsrooms may see a boost in ratings and subscriptions, the industry’s overwhelming support for Democratic candidates suggests that Trump’s troubled and legally tied-up persona may be a strategic…
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Why Donald Trump’s Continued Political Career is a Waste of Precious Energy
Donald Trump’s continued political career is a waste of precious political energy that could be better spent on issues that matter to Americans and the causes that conservatives believe in. Political energy is finite, and every day that Trump remains in the spotlight, it diverts resources away from important matters. Polarizing causes and inspirational leaders…
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Former President Trump Refuses to Surrender Intelligence Files Despite Grand-Jury Subpoena
Former President Donald Trump, who was responsible for executing and upholding the laws of the United States, met with two lawyers on May 23, 2022, to handle a grand-jury subpoena that required him to surrender intelligence files he had illegally retained at his Mar-a-Lago resort club and estate in Palm Beach. However, Trump was intent…
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Former President Trump Federally Indicted for Theft of Classified Information
Former President Donald Trump was federally indicted on Thursday, with the indictment being unsealed on Friday afternoon. The charges against him include 31 counts of willful retention of classified national-security information, five counts of obstruction of justice, and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice. These charges relate to material that Trump took from the…
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Donald Trump’s Second Arraignment: Small Crowds and Republican Concerns
Donald Trump’s second arraignment unfolded similarly to the first, with small crowds of supporters and a media frenzy outside the courthouse. Concerns about potential violence and protests were raised by Trump allies, including Laura Loomer and the Proud Boys. Trump himself called for protests but urged peaceful and legal demonstrations. Despite predictions of violence, only…
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Why Ron DeSantis is Struggling to Gain Traction Against Trump in the Republican Primary
Republican-primary voters concerned about the trajectory of the GOP’s nominating contest have been advised to wait for the debates to better evaluate the candidates. However, Donald Trump’s critics on the right cannot afford to be complacent. Trump’s advantage in national Republican-primary polling remains “historically large,” with his support exceeding that of all his opponents combined.…
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Analyzing the Federal Indictment of Donald Trump: Separating Facts from Partisan Reactions
The federal indictment of Donald Trump for retaining and concealing sensitive and classified documents at Mar-a-Lago has sparked partisan reactions. However, it is important to focus on the facts, the law, and due process in order to determine the truth. As the first-ever federal indictment of a former president, this case deserves serious scrutiny. Conservatives…
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Donald Trump’s Double Standard on Classified Documents
As a mere dilettante of the 2D game, I wonder if the nation’s many multidimensional-chess players can tell me which variant of strategic dexterity this bewildering little incident is supposed to represent. Some of Mr. Trump’s advisers have been telling him for months that he needs to return the documents. But other allies, including Tom…