Category: Donald Trump

8 Republican Presidential Hopefuls Attend Iowa ‘Roast and Ride’ Event, Trump Notably Absent

Eight Republican presidential hopefuls attended the “Roast and Ride” event in Iowa to pitch themselves to prospective voters as the busy summer campaign season kicks off, with GOP frontrunner former President Donald Trump notably absent. The combination barbecue-rally and motorcycle ride, hosted by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), saw declared and presumed Republican presidential candidates in…


True Death Toll in Russia–Ukraine War ‘Far More’ Than Reported: Trump

Former President Donald Trump stated during Thursday’s town hall-style forum that officials are lying about the real number of casualties suffered in the Russia–Ukraine war. Speaking in Clive, Iowa, at his second major televised event ahead of the 2024 primary election, Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he gets along with both Ukrainian…


RNC Unveils 2024 Presidential Debate Rules Amid Uncertainty About Trump’s Attendance

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has unveiled the details for the first Republican presidential primary debate, set to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. 23. McDaniel also disclosed the criteria that candidates must meet in order to qualify for the debate. The qualifications are divided into four categories: candidate status, polling, fundraising,…


Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Banned by Major Social Media Site, Campaign Pages Blocked

Twitter owner Elon Musk invited Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for a discussion on his Twitter Spaces after Kennedy said his campaign was suspended by Meta-owned Instagram. “Interesting… when we use our TeamKennedy email address to set up @instagram accounts we get an automatic 180-day ban. Can anyone guess why that’s happening?” he…


Rep. Jordan Investigates FBI’s Role in Trump Special Counsel Probe After Durham Report

On the heels of the Durham Report, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has written Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers about an ongoing special counsel investigation into former President Donald Trump. “The Special Counsel’s report details how the FBI abused its law-enforcement authorities to achieve a political end—that is, hamstring the campaign and presidency of President…


ANALYSIS: January 6 Convictions Suggest Trump Could Face Sedition Charges, Experts Say

Recent convictions of high-profile defendants in Jan. 6, 2021, cases may tempt prosecutors to pursue charges of “seditious conspiracy” against former President Donald Trump in connection with unrest at the U.S. Capitol, legal analysts say. Yet Trump appears to have strong plausible defenses to such a charge. And prosecutors risk stoking more political backlash if…


5 Takeaways From Trump’s Town Hall With Appreciative Iowa Audience

Former President Donald Trump’s fans in a Fox News audience made it clear: They like his toughness—and they miss the ways his policies benefited America and the world during his presidency. The town hall-style forum in Clive, Iowa, began and ended with cheers and standing ovations from the crowd, which applauded and whistled when host…


5 Takeaways From Trump’s Iowa Town Hall

Former President Donald Trump’s fans in a Fox News audience made it clear: They like his toughness—and they miss the ways his policies benefited America and the world during his presidency. The June 1 town hall-style forum in Clive, Iowa, began and ended with cheers and standing ovations from the crowd, which applauded and whistled…


Trump Reacts to Biden’s Fall at Air Force Academy

Former President Donald Trump said he hoped President Joe Biden “wasn’t hurt” after he tripped and fell after handing out the last diploma at a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy on Thursday. Speaking during a stop at a volunteer training session in Grimes, Iowa, the former president was told about Biden’s spill…


Bragg Moves to Block Trump’s Request to Move ‘Hush Money’ Case to Federal Court

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said in court filings that it opposes former President Donald Trump’s effort to move a “hush money” case to a federal court. Bragg argued in documents filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan (pdf) that Trump is not entitled to a venue change for the state criminal case because…