Tag: Republicans

‘Love Wins’: Trump Supporters, Detractors in NY Promote Peaceful Disagreement Amid Rising Political Tensions

NEW YORK—After a day of protesting in New York over former President Donald Trump’s indictment, a common sentiment arising in the area outside the Manhattan Courthouse where Trump was arraigned was the need for more listening and less violence amid rising political tensions. “I’m glad to see people were peaceful,” Ray, a pro-Trump protester from…


For Democrats, ‘MAGA Republican’ Label is Designed to Paralyze Opposition

News Analysis These days, it seems like every top Democrat has to work the term “MAGA Republican” into their messages. It’s no coincidence. Their party first deployed the term in mid-2022 as part of a midterm strategy that aimed to activate voters outraged about the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, among other issues. “The terms ‘MAGA…


Mississippi Senator Endorses Trump the Night Before His Arraignment

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) threw her support behind former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid on the evening of April 3, the day before Trump’s arraignment. Hyde, who became the first woman to represent Mississippi when she was sworn into Congress in 2018, was formerly a Democrat who switched parties in 2010. She called the…


‘Unprecedented and Chilling’: GOP Lawmakers React to Trump’s Felony Charges

Republican lawmakers on April 4 reacted to the unveiling of 34 felony charges against former President Donald Trump with condemnation, with one Congresswoman calling the move “unprecedented and chilling.” At an arraignment hearing in Manhattan, 34 class E felony charges, the least serious type of felony in New York state, were announced against Trump for…


‘A Crossing the Rubicon Kind of Event’: Navarro on Trump Indictment

Former White House aide Peter Navarro on April 4 said that the move to indict President Donald Trump and his allies is “a crossing the Rubicon kind of event” for Democrats. Navarro made the comments during an appearance on NTD. Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg, who is leading the case against Trump, is poised…


What Could Happen If a Judge Is Asked to Muzzle Trump

A “gag order” against former President Donald Trump could forbid him from publicly commenting on his criminal case, but it would be improper for a judge to curtail him from making statements about other topics, legal analysts say. Considerable speculation is swirling around whether Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will seek such an order, and,…


GOP Lawmakers Call for Alejandro Mayorkas to Lose Salary Over Border Crisis

GOP House members have urged for the cancellation of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ paycheck over his alleged failure to stem the border crisis.  On March 29, 11 Republican members of the lower chamber of Congress co-signed and sent a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger (R-Texas) and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security…


Trump Fundraising Soars to $7 Million in Just 3 Days After Indictment

Donations have soared to former President Donald Trump’s campaign, with $7 million raised in just three days since he was indicted. Jason Miller, senior adviser to Trump, made the announcement in a post on Twitter. 🚨In only three days since news of the indictment, President @realDonaldTrump’s campaign has raised a record $7M.🚨#MAGA 🇺🇸 — Jason…


Judge Presiding Over Trump’s Case Bars Video Cameras From Courtroom

Former President Donald Trump’s arraignment won’t be televised after a judge presiding over the case declined a request from media outlets to have video cameras in the courtroom. Five pool photographers will be allowed inside the courtroom before the arraignment begins, but they will only be allowed to take still photographs for several minutes, Acting New…


Judge Presiding Over Trump’s Arraignment Bars Video Cameras From Courtroom

Former President Donald Trump’s arraignment won’t be televised after a judge presiding over the case declined a request from media outlets to have video cameras in the courtroom. Five pool photographers will be allowed inside the courtroom before the arraignment begins, but they will only be allowed to take still photographs for several minutes, Acting New…