Ex-Trump official Steve Bannon’s bid to avoid prison denied by SCOTUS
Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former White House official, must report to federal prison next week, the Supreme Court ruled Friday, denying his final effort to stay free. “The application for release pending appeal filed before the Chief Justice and referred to the Supreme Court is dismissed,” the high court said in a brief order, […]
Ex-Trump backer Peter Thiel: 'If you hold a gun to my head, I'll vote for Trump'
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel, one of former President Trump’s largest donors, said on Thursday that he would not give any money to Trump this election but may still vote for him. “If I was put at gunpoint, I would vote for Trump,” Thiel said. interview “I’m not going to be donating any money to his […]
Ex-Trump aide says former president shouldn't go after Hunter Biden during debate
A former Trump administration aide warned former President Trump not to attack Hunter Biden during Thursday night’s first presidential debate, saying the move could easily “backfire” and even damage Biden’s reputation. Former White House Deputy Communications Director Sarah Matthews Wednesday’s MSNBC interview He argued that Biden’s condemnation of Trump’s felony convictions and denial of the […]
Ex-Trump impeachment lawyer urges judge to uphold gag order: 'There are wingnuts out there'
Robert Ray, former impeachment lawyer for former President Trump, agreed with prosecutors that the hush money gag order should continue through Trump’s sentencing next month. “This case is not over until a verdict is handed down and a sentence is imposed,” Wray told CNN’s Newsnight on Friday. “Frankly, I have no dispute that prosecutors have […]
Ex-Trump campaign aide suggests Melania could decide Trump's running mate
A former campaign adviser to former President Donald Trump has suggested that former First Lady Melania Trump could play a key role in who he chooses as his running mate. David Urban mentioned Melania Trump’s name when asked by CNN’s Erin Burnett on Friday who he thought would be “the most influential” choice for the […]
Ex-Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade answers racy questions about Fani Willis relationship in cringeworthy interview
Fired former Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade has come forward to discuss his controversial sexual relationship with Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis, insisting in an embarrassing and provocative interview that “I did my job.” The former special counsel was peppered with risky questions during the bizarre appearance. “The Daily Show” On Tuesday, comedian Marlon […]
‘WHY?’: Ex-Trump Official Leaves CNN Panel Shocked Over Refusal To Answer ‘Gotcha’ Question
CNN panelists were left shocked Thursday when a former Trump spokesperson accused another panelist of insisting Republican lawmakers answer a “gotcha” question about the 2024 election. Former Trump White House communications director Mike Dubke called out Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason for complaining that House Speaker Mike Johnson wouldn’t answer whether he would accept […]
Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out of House primary debate against ex-Trump admin official
Georgia Republican congressional candidate Chuck Hand, who was convicted of a misdemeanor related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, walked out of a televised House primary runoff debate on Sunday. Hand, a construction foreman and vice chair of the Taylor County Republican Party, will face Republican Wayne Johnson, a former U.S. […]
Ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen celebrates guilty verdict
Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, who testified as the prosecution’s central witness in the 45th president’s Manhattan hush-money trial, celebrated his former boss’ guilty verdict on Thursday. “Today is an important day for accountability and the rule of law,” Cohen said in a brief statement after Trump was convicted of 34 counts of falsifying […]
Ex-Trump campaign spokesperson Katrina Pierson wins Texas state House primary
Katrina Pierson, a former national press secretary for former President Trump’s 2016 campaign, won her primary runoff election on Tuesday, defeating incumbent Texas Rep. Justin Holland. Holland was one of several Republican incumbents targeted on Tuesday for voting against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). Holland, who has represented the […]