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Donald Trump raised $12 million at a San Francisco fundraiser hosted by tech venture capitalists Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sachs and his wife Jacqueline. The event was well attended by representatives of the crypto community amidst what appears to be hostility towards the industry from the Democratic Party and the Biden Administration.
The judge presiding over President Trump’s hush-money trial warned prosecutors and defense lawyers that a suspected social media troll had posted a guilty verdict on Facebook the day before the jury was due to return a conviction. The comment was later deleted.
a Short Letter New York State Judge Juan Marchan told the parties on Friday that the court had “become aware of a comment” from a user named “Michael Anderson,” which read, “My cousin is on the jury and says Trump will be found guilty…Thank you all for your efforts!!!!”
This week, Trump also A wild interview In an interview with TV psychologist Dr. Phil, the Republican presidential nominee declared that “revenge is sometimes justified” when it comes to the prospect of what would theoretically be a second term in the White House.
Dr. Phil has largely stuck to Trump’s conspiracy-ridden views and has rampantly made false claims, particularly regarding his recent criminal conviction.
Dr. Phil learns law after disastrous CNN interview following Trump interview
Dr. Phil was given a repeat education on the law and common court practices in a disastrous CNN interview after airing his showdown with Donald Trump, in which Trump spouted off several false assumptions about the fairness of hush money trials.
Katie Hawkinson The story goes like this:
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 15:15
President Trump’s presidential revenge strategy becomes clearer
To be fair, most of the actions of Republicans these days, especially at the House and state level, can be interpreted as acts of revenge, since most Republicans feel that Trump was wronged by the “deep state” and the Democrats, and believe the multiple investigations and two impeachments are somehow proof of that.
But Trump has made no secret of his very personal desire for revenge.
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 14:15
Trump Judge Warns Lawyers About Social Media Post by “Juror’s Cousin” That Says Guilt Is Certain
a Short Letter New York State Judge Juan Marchan told the parties on Friday that the court had “become aware of a comment” from a user named “Michael Anderson,” which read, “My cousin is on the jury and says Trump will be found guilty…Thank you all for your efforts!!!!”
read Alex WoodwardFull report:
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 13:45
Biden alludes to Trump in D-Day speech about democracy
In a speech filled with references to his 2024 presidential opponents, President Joe Biden on Friday urged the current generation of Americans to follow the example of the “Greatest Generation” by defending democracy at home and abroad.
Speaking at the same spot where then-President Ronald Reagan honored the “Boys of Pointe du Hoc” 40 years ago, Biden invoked the memory of U.S. Army Rangers who fought up sand dunes to punch a hole in Nazi Germany’s so-called “Atlantic Wall,” and portrayed contemporary tensions between democracies and modern authoritarian movements as a similar battle.
His comments, while official in nature, come at a time when he is trying to position Trump as a serious threat to democracy who has aligned himself with the same authoritarian forces that Americans have been fighting for the past few generations.
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 13:15
President Trump issues chilling threat in Dr. Phil interview: ‘Revenge is sometimes justified’
Less than a week after a New York jury found him guilty of all charges in his hush money trial, Donald Trump issued a chilling warning that “revenge can be justified” in a bombshell interview with Dr. Phil.
The former president and newly convicted felon continues to lash out at the judge and jury while falsely accusing President Joe Biden of orchestrating the criminal case against him.
Trump has also repeatedly threatened to prosecute his political opponents if he returns to the White House.
Dr. Phil addressed Trump’s threats of retaliation during an interview Thursday night.
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 11:45
Economy beats expectations, Biden buoyed ahead of Trump debate
The U.S. economy beat expectations, adding 272,000 jobs in May, providing an unexpected boost to President Joe Biden ahead of his first debate with former President Donald Trump later this month.
The unemployment rate was little changed at 4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but the figure beat economists’ expectations: The ADP employment report projected that the economy would add 152,000 jobs in May.
The numbers provide a welcome boost for Biden at a time when many Americans feel economists are underperforming.
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 09:45
Embarrassing new song says Trump is God’s “chosen one”
The embarrassing new song declares Donald Trump to be the “chosen one” chosen by God to lead the United States, and its music video has racked up 85,000 views on YouTube in just three days.
Katie Hawkinson The story goes like this:
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 07:45
Trump Judge Warns Lawyers About Social Media Post by “Juror’s Cousin” That Says Guilt Is Certain
a Short Letter New York State Judge Juan Marchan told the parties on Friday that the court had “become aware of a comment” from a user named “Michael Anderson,” which read, “My cousin is on the jury and says Trump will be found guilty…Thank you all for your efforts!!!!”
read Alex WoodwardFull report:
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 05:45
President Trump receives $12 million in backing from conservative crypto enthusiasts
Donald Trump On Thursday, he attended an event hosted for him by tech venture capitalists that helped him raise $12 million overnight. San Francisco With the aim of attracting Silicon ValleyAffluent investors who tend to be conservative.
Joe Somerlad Here are the details:
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 03:45
Dr. Phil learns law after disastrous CNN interview following Trump interview
Dr. Phil was given a repeat education on the law and common court practices in a disastrous CNN interview after airing his showdown with Donald Trump, in which Trump spouted off several false assumptions about the fairness of hush money trials.
Katie Hawkinson The story goes like this:
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 02:15
