Trump’s plan to dismiss Jack Smith’s team and launch a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the 2020 election appears to be a thinly veiled attempt at retribution. This action, if carried out, would represent a profound misuse of government resources and a blatant disregard for the rule of law. The 2020 election has already been extensively investigated and litigated; numerous court cases have rejected claims of widespread fraud. Reactivating this issue solely to target political opponents suggests a prioritization of personal vendettas over the impartial administration of justice.
Trump’s proposed action raises significant concerns about the potential for political interference in the DOJ.… Continue reading
Despite significant Muslim support for Donald Trump during the election, driven by opposition to the Biden administration’s Middle East policies, disappointment has arisen among these voters over several of his cabinet appointments. This dissatisfaction is particularly focused on the Secretary of State pick and other key positions. Furthermore, Trump’s nomination of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, given Huckabee’s pro-Israel stance, has added to this concern. Muslim voters believe their support was instrumental in key swing states, including Michigan.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) recently asked her followers on Instagram why they had voted for her and for the re-election of Donald Trump. This prompted a flurry of responses, with many users pointing to the economy and the situation in Gaza as key factors influencing their decisions.
The economy was a major concern for many users, who felt that the current administration was not doing enough to address their financial needs. There was a sense that the country was headed in the wrong direction, and that a change was needed. Many users believed that Trump, despite his flaws, was better equipped to handle the economy than his opponent.… Continue reading
Despite projections of a landslide victory, Donald Trump’s win was closer than anticipated, securing only a two-point margin over Vice President Kamala Harris in the popular vote. While this outcome is unfavorable for Democrats, it falls short of a complete repudiation of their party. The blame game within the Democratic Party is unproductive and obscures the larger challenges facing the country. We must move beyond finger-pointing and focus on developing strategies to block Trump’s agenda, particularly his plans for mass deportations, as signaled by his initial appointments to key positions.
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Despite the recent election of Donald Trump, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has stated unequivocally that she will not drop the criminal case against 18 individuals, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who were indicted for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona. Mayes has assured the public that she will not be intimidated by potential threats from Trump’s legal team and is committed to holding accountable those who engaged in actions that undermine democracy. The case, which involves allegations of conspiracy to use fake electors, serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to address the events of the 2020 election and ensure that such attempts to subvert the democratic process are not repeated.
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Our findings show that while Arab American voters in Dearborn, Michigan, favored Trump over Harris, they ultimately rejected both candidates, with a significant portion instead voting for Stein. This outcome, similar to our national poll, suggests a widespread dissatisfaction with both major party candidates. The Harris campaign’s decision to exclude Arab and Palestinian voices from the DNC and the Democrats’ messaging, particularly Bill Clinton’s controversial remarks on the Israel-Gaza conflict, likely contributed to this voter sentiment. Trump, meanwhile, successfully capitalized on these missteps, appealing to Arab American voters who remember the Cheney family’s history of supporting policies seen as harmful to their community.
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While Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded the presidential election, her campaign is now partially redirecting donations towards a recount effort. This effort is being channeled through ActBlue, with a portion of donations being allocated to a “Recount Account” without specific details provided about its purpose or scope. Although multiple states would need to flip to change the election outcome, some states have automatic recount procedures triggered by close margins. Notably, Harris’ campaign is also seeking donations to support Democrats in uncalled congressional races, highlighting the ongoing efforts to ensure all votes are counted in close contests.
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Rep. Jim Jordan, a key figure in the effort to overturn the 2020 election results, has acknowledged the 2024 election was free and fair, a stark contrast to his previous pronouncements. While he cited concerns about mail-in voting in 2020, particularly in Pennsylvania, he failed to address why these concerns were absent this year when his preferred candidate won. This shift in rhetoric raises questions about the legitimacy of his 2020 claims and the impact of his actions on the integrity of the election process. Despite Jordan’s assertions of widespread fraud in 2020, no evidence of such irregularities has ever surfaced.
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Social media was rife with baseless claims of voter fraud in the lead-up to the election, with posts highlighting minor technical issues and spreading conspiracy theories. However, as Trump’s victory became apparent, the volume of these posts drastically diminished, suggesting that the claims were primarily intended to sow doubt in the event of an unfavorable result. While some false claims continue to circulate about uncalled races, the overall volume of election-related misinformation has significantly decreased, indicating a shift from widespread questioning of the electoral process to a more measured acceptance of the results.
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Donald Trump’s two federal criminal cases, stemming from his attempt to overturn the 2020 election and his possession of classified documents, are set to be dropped due to the long-standing precedent that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted for federal crimes. While this decision may protect the Department of Justice as an institution, it will likely be used by Trump to claim that the charges against him were politically motivated, further weaponizing the justice system against it. To counter this, Special Counsel Jack Smith should memorialize the cases in writing, including all evidence and testimony, forcing Trump’s team to publicly end them and exposing their actions. This will allow the public to see the full extent of Trump’s alleged criminal behavior and hold him accountable for his actions.
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