Tag: Republican Candidates

Trump, DeSantis Voice Support for Country Music Star Jason Aldean

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have jumped to the defense of country music singer Jason Aldean after accusations of releasing a “pro-lynching” music video were leveled at him. “Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!!!” wrote Mr. Trump on…


Senators, Polls Say Manchin or Third-Party Bid Would Hurt Biden, Help Trump

A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday found that nearly half of voters would consider a third-party candidate. The poll found that voters were split evenly: 47 percent would consider voting for a third-party candidate, while another 47 said they would not. The voters who said they would were overwhelming Independents, while the majority of Democrats…


Speaker McCarthy Defends Trump Over Jan. 6: ‘What Criminal Activity Did He Do?’

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday he doesn’t see how former President Donald Trump could be found criminally responsible for the Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. “I don’t see how he could be found criminally responsible,” Mr. McCarthy said. “What criminal activity did he do? He told people to be peaceful.” Mr….


IN-DEPTH: Admiral and Veterans Group Respond to DeSantis’ Promises for ‘Big Changes’ in Military

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is promising “big changes” in the military if he’s elected president. In response, a retired rear admiral and the leader of a veterans organization share their thoughts on which GOP candidate is best qualified to accomplish those changes. At a campaign event in Columbia, South Carolina, on July 18, Mr. DeSantis…


Trump Vows to Fight ‘All Politically Charged Indictments’ as Potential Third Case Looms

An Iowa audience cheered enthusiastically for former President Donald Trump and his pledge to “fight any and all politically charged indictments,” as Fox News host Sean Hannity said during a July 18 town hall. “And, if elected, he is also planning to completely reform America’s two-tiered system of justice and weaponized justice system,” Mr. Hannity…


DeSantis Rolls out Plan to ‘Rip the Woke’ out of America’s Armed Forces

Ron DeSantis rolled out his plan to “rip the woke out of the military and return it to its core mission” at a campaign stop in Columbia, South Carolina, on July 18. DeSantis’s plan doesn’t address military weaponry or theaters of engagement, subjects he often touches on in his speeches. The program instead focuses on…


Trump Says Mainstream Media Is Lying About Russia–Ukraine War

Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening that mainstream media outlets are lying about the Russia–Ukraine war by not reporting the true death toll and destruction. In an event with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Mr. Trump again said that he would push to end the war. In that event, the former president said that…


DeSantis Puts Eradicating Cultural Marxism at the Forefront of His Presidential Campaign

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pushed for legislation in his state to combat the “woke” movement led by leftist social groups. In a recent presidential campaign, Mr. DeSantis declared that if elected, he would work to eradicate the erosion of cultural Marxism all across the United States. During his speech at the Republican Faith &…


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DeSantis Claims Trump ‘Should Have Come Out More Forcefully’ During Jan. 6

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that Donald Trump should have been more forceful during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach after the former president announced he was served with a target letter to appear at a grand jury investigation regarding the 2020 election. Special counsel Jack Smith “sent a letter (again, it was Sunday night!) stating…