GOP praises ‘folk hero’ Vance as Democrats warn of Trump ‘clone’- Washington Examiner
MILWAUKEE – Republicans are leaning into Sen. J.D. Vance’s (R-OH) rise-from-poverty backstory as Democrats attempt to reduce the senator to a carbon copy of former President Donald Trump. In the hours after Trump chose Vance as his running mate at the GOP’s nominating convention in Milwaukee, President Joe Biden retorted that he saw no difference […]
'Unified,' 'fired-up' GOP gathers for first day of convention after Trump shooting
MILWAUKEE — Just days after an assassin’s bullet grazed former President Trump’s ear, Republicans gathered for the first day of their party’s presidential election. But the mood wasn’t somber, but rather upbeat and confident, a stark contrast to when the Republican Convention was held in person eight years ago. “Our party has never been more […]
Trump meets with RFK Jr. ahead of GOP convention
Former President Trump met with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday morning ahead of the Republican National Convention. Kennedy confirmed the meeting in a statement Monday afternoon. Politico reports The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss possible support for Trump. “There have been a lot of rumors circulating about a […]
Trump enters GOP convention wearing bandage over ear
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump entered the venue to rapturous applause in his first public appearance since being wounded in an assassination attempt on Saturday. The crowd roared as they watched Trump on a video screen wearing a bandage on the ear struck by an assassin’s bullet during Saturday’s rally. He waved to the crowd […]
GOP convention rock band energizes crowd and social media and drowns out television coverage
The 2024 Republican National Convention crowd of delegates and politicians were treated to an energizing rock concert led by the Nashville-based country music rock band Sixwire, which played popular radio tunes in between speakers on the first day of the convention. The band played a rocking setlist that included “I Want You to Want Me” […]
GOP punches a MAGA ticket, which Democrats are already smearing as ‘extreme’
In their 2024 presidential nomination, the Republican Party is throwing all its energy into the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement, which has already been labeled by the Democrats as an “extremist” candidate. After months of speculation, Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate Senator J.D. Vance of […]
JD Vance will ‘wipe the floor with Kamala Harris’ in VP debate: GOP strategist
Former President Donald Trump formally selected Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his 2024 presidential candidate on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and the accolades from the GOP began pouring in almost immediately. “J.D. Vance would dominate Kamala Harris in the vice presidential debate,” a national Republican strategist told The Post. […]
McConnell booed at GOP convention while pledging Kentucky's delegates
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) Booed Trump drew condemnation from party members on Monday when he pledged to send Kentucky’s delegates to former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. There were scattered boos and cheers as the Senate Minority Leader addressed the crowd, but the boos appeared to overwhelm the cheers. “Mr. […]
NRSC boss Daines puts finger on group that he says will deliver Senate for GOP
The chairman of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm is confident Republicans will take control of the Senate in November, and he believes one group in particular will help them do it. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, did not predict an exact number of seats he expects Republicans to flip but […]
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 […]