Ex-Trump deputy press secretary: No Treasury pick yet because 'it's a long list of folks'
Hogan Gidley, a former Trump aide, said the reason the president-elect did not choose Treasury Secretary was because of overwhelming interest in the position. “There are a lot of people competing for that position. You know, this is a very important position and it's very important to the incoming administration. The American people are voting […]
Criticism from ex-Trump officials piles up ahead of Election Day
Several former Trump administration officials are speaking out in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign, warning of the risks of electing their former boss to a second term. Former chief of staff John Kelly told the New York Times that former President Trump “likes a dictator's approach to government.” Former Chairman of the Joint […]
Ex-Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade in the hot seat on Capitol Hill over derailing GA case with Fani Willis romance
Atlanta prosecutor Nathan Wade was questioned for more than six hours at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday over a workplace romance with Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis that threatened to block a criminal case against former President Donald Trump. Mr. Wade withdrew from the case after his affair with Mr. Willis came to light, but […]
Harris campaign drops border-focused ad featuring ex-Trump administration official
Vice President Harris' campaign on Tuesday released an ad focused on the country's southern border featuring Olivia Troy, former national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence. In the ad, first provided exclusively to The Hill, Troy talks about his time working in the Trump administration and claims he supports Harris' border security plan. […]
Harris campaign features ex-Trump officials in new ad for Fox News, West Palm Beach
Vice President Harris' campaign released a new ad on Monday featuring former Trump administration officials issuing warnings against former President Trump. “Best People” ” will air in conjunction with Tuesday's presidential debate on Fox News, as well as in Trump's hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Philadelphia. The ad includes quotes from former Vice […]
Ex-Trump adviser indicted in Russia crackdown
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Ex-Trump impeachment manager accuses House GOP of ‘fishing’ for Biden crimes after bombshell report
Crow talks about the Democratic National Convention Jason Crow, the top Democrat on the Trump Shootings Task Force, talks about VP Harris' speech, Republican attacks on Walz, and a preview of the task force's on-site hearing on Monday. House Democrats who played a major role in the first impeachment trial of former President Trump are […]
Ex-Trump official Linda McMahon fears fate of small businesses under a Harris admin
Linda McMahon, a former administrator of the Small Business Administration under Trump, has expressed concern about what the environment for small businesses will be like under a Harris-Waltz administration. McMahon said Thursday on Fox Business’ “The Big Money Show” that he’s “scared” about what will happen with Harris and Waltz at the helm. “Let’s take […]
Ex-Trump defense chief urges Walz to clarify military record amid scrutiny
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has called on Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) to disclose his military history amid Republican allegations that Walz lied about details of his military service. “I think some of the attacks are unfounded,” Esper, who served under Trump, told CNN on Friday night. “I think some […]
Ex-Trump Lawyer Agrees To Cooperate For Dropped Charges In ‘Fake Electors’ Case
Former President Trump’s lawyer, Jenna Ellis, agreed on Monday to cooperate in the state’s “fake electors” lawsuit in exchange for dropping the charges, according to Arizona’s attorney general. Arizona Democratic Attorney General Chris Mays release A press statement announcing that a cooperation agreement has been reached between Ellis and the state government regarding the indictment […]