Donald Trump Sparks Anger with Memorial Day Message
Former president, Donald Trump, marked Memorial Day on May 30th with a message on his social media platform Truth Social. His angry message acknowledged those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country before devolving into another one of his typical rants. The ex-president’s message was all in capital letters and included accusations that the nation is in great peril and that it should focus on “stopping the communists, Marxists and fascist ‘pigs’”.
Cheney Explains GOP Wanted Her to Lie
Former Wyoming Congresswoman, Liz Cheney, spoke about the political test she faced in the aftermath of January 6th where she was one of the only Republicans to speak out against Trump’s efforts to overturn the election. At the weekend’s Colorado College graduation, Cheney spoke about the pressure she faced to lie about the election and the Capitol riot. Cheney went on to be the ranking Republican on the January 6th Committee, which partly caused her to lose her reelection bid in 2022.
Government Tries to Stop Donation Profits for Jan 6 Rioters
An Associated Press review of court records shows that prosecutors in more than 1,000 January 6th criminal cases are seeking fines on top of prison sentences to offset donations for Capitol rioters. The prosecutors are hoping to stop the rioters from profiting from any online appeals or crowdfunding. Additionally, prosecutors are seeking to hold the rioters accountable by requiring them to pay for any damages caused.
Diverse Republican Primary Field for 2024 Offers Hope
The 2024 Republican presidential contest has four candidates of colour, making it one of the most racially diverse contests ever. Race has emerged as a central issue in the contest and is delicate as candidates attempt to persuade religious and conservative voters to support their candidacy. The diverse field shows that the GOP is willing to consider a range of candidates and reach across different groups.
Guilfoyle Threatens DeSantis
Maga supporter Kimberly Guilfoyle threatened Ron DeSantis, the Florida Governor, and Trump’s main 2024 presidential race rival. Guilfoyle made her comments while appearing on Newsmax TV’s America Right Now, warning that DeSantis would “get hurt and damaged badly” if he dared to run against Trump. Guilfoyle is the former wife of California governor and Democrat Gavin Newsom and is currently dating Donald Trump Jr.
Trump Hits Back at DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former president Donald Trump‘s rivalry was reignited when the Governor appeared on Fox & Friends. In his interview, DeSantis criticised Trump and noted their differences, including Trump’s backing of Disney. In response, Trump took to Truth Social to claim that Fox should have read his post on Disney and that he’s polling higher than Biden.
Don Jr Shares Doctored Clip of DeSantis
Donald Trump Jr shared an AI-generated clip of Ron DeSantis edited into the role of Steve Carell’s Michael Scott in The Office. The clip, in which the character is mocked for wearing a woman’s suit, is the latest attack aimed at DeSantis. Trump Jr has been vocal in his support for Trump’s expected push for a 2024 presidential race.
Trump’s Calculus for GOP Rivals
When Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina launched his campaign for the White House, Donald Trump welcomed him with open arms, while his leading rival, the Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis was branded with a barrage of accusations of disloyalty and nasty nicknames. The more opponents in the GOP race, the better for Trump.
Texas Legislators Restrict Children’s Exposure to Sexual Performances
The Texas Legislature passed a bill that criminalises public displays of simulated or real sexual performances, with drag artists being the key objectors. The bill was initially to prevent minors attending certain drag shows but was later expanded to remove specific reference to drag performers. The bill will now be passed onto the governor, Greg Abbott, for approval.
Original Story at www.independent.co.uk – 2023-05-29 16:41:48
