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 […]
Ex-Trump adviser Conway registers as lobbyist for Ukrainian oligarch
Former adviser to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, is registered to lobby on behalf of a Ukrainian oligarch, according to new foreign agent disclosure documents. Conway registered Friday as a lobbyist for the foundation of Ukrainian billionaire Victor Pinchuk. According to the filing: Uploaded by the Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, the […]
Harris team launches GOP group with endorsements from ex-Trump officials, key Republican voices
Vice President Harris’ campaign launched a “Republicans for Harris” rally, bringing together more than 25 Republican supporters, including former Secretaries Chuck Hagel and Ray LaHood, as well as former Republican governors and lawmakers. The campaign announced Sunday that Stephanie Grisham, White House press secretary during the Trump administration, and Olivia Troye, a former national security […]
Ex-Trump cabinet member Mike Pompeo rips Biden’s ‘incompetent’ foreign policy in blistering RNC speech
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slammed President Biden’s “incompetent” Afghanistan withdrawal and his “failed” defense secretary in a fiery speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. A former Trump administration official said he was “disgusted” by the chaotic US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and called the 81-year-old president’s decision to withdraw remaining US […]
GOP lawmakers, ex-Trump prosecutor praise end of special counsel Jack Smith’s ‘lawfare,’ as Dems decry classified docs ruling
A federal judge’s shocking decision on Monday to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s classified documents lawsuit divided US lawmakers and prosecutors, with Republicans celebrating a “victory” and Democrats lamenting a “misguided ruling.” U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon ruled that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional, ending one of the former president’s biggest […]