In a series of Truth Social posts, former President Donald Trump called for the execution of his political enemies, specifically targeting Democrats who had urged U.S. troops to reject unlawful orders. Trump’s posts, including a reposted message calling for his enemies to be hanged, sparked outrage. However, MAGA figures and Trump’s advisors enthusiastically amplified his threats online and in the media. Democratic leaders condemned Trump’s violent rhetoric and called for his statements to be retracted.
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Donald Trump has renewed his feud with Jimmy Kimmel, publicly demanding the comedian’s removal from television. This stemmed from Kimmel’s jokes regarding the “Hurricane Epstein” and questions about Trump’s involvement in the Epstein files. Trump, in response, called Kimmel “NO TALENT” and criticized ABC News. This follows a previous suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after Kimmel made remarks about an assassination, highlighting the ongoing tension between Trump and the late-night host.
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Sources familiar with the matter confirm that former President Donald Trump was not invited to former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral. This exclusion is notable, as sitting presidents typically attend the funerals of former presidents and vice presidents; however, Cheney had distanced himself from Trump after the January 6th Capitol riots. The memorial service is scheduled to include the attendance of several other prominent figures, including former presidents and vice presidents, high-ranking government officials, and members of the Supreme Court. The snub highlights the deep political divide between Cheney and Trump, who had been vocal in his criticism of the former vice president and his daughter, Liz Cheney.
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Mark Epstein, brother of Jeffrey Epstein, revealed to CNN that Donald Trump called Jeffrey after the election. During this call, Epstein indicated Trump himself was surprised by his victory. This phone call highlights the decades-long friendship between the two men, which included social outings and invitations to important events. Despite the eventual dissolution of their friendship, Epstein had previously described himself as one of Trump’s “closest friends.”
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A recent Fox News poll indicates a shift in voter perception of the economy under Donald Trump, with 76% now viewing the economy negatively, a marked increase since his return to office. This change comes as voters express widespread financial strain due to rising costs for essential goods and services, leading to increased blame being placed on Trump for the current economic climate. The poll shows that a significant majority of voters believe Trump bears more responsibility than Biden, including a substantial portion of Republican voters, impacting his previously strong economic approval ratings. In response, Trump has proposed measures like 50-year mortgages, though this has faced criticism from some within his own party.
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In a series of Truth Social posts, former President Donald Trump called for the execution of his political adversaries following the release of a video from a group of Democratic lawmakers. The video, featuring prominent Democrats, urged U.S. service members and intelligence officers to refuse illegal orders, prompting Trump to label their actions as “seditious behavior.” Trump’s posts included a call for the Democrats to be hanged, and he reposted messages from supporters echoing the violent sentiment. The video’s message, which warned of threats to the Constitution both foreign and domestic, was sharply criticized by Republicans and members of the Trump administration.
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Following President Donald Trump’s demand for the arrest of several Democratic lawmakers over a video encouraging military and intelligence personnel to refuse illegal orders, Democrats have responded with outrage. House Democratic leaders condemned Trump’s threats, emphasizing the patriotism of the targeted members and calling on Republicans to do the same. The video, featuring Representatives Slotkin, Kelly, Deluzio, Houlahan, Goodlander, and Crow, urged service members to uphold the Constitution and refuse unlawful orders. Democrats have contacted the authorities to ensure the safety of the lawmakers and their families, while also calling on Trump to retract his “violent rhetoric.”
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Senior White House officials have reportedly favored a Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with discussions including potential programming changes at CNN. Larry Ellison, Paramount’s largest shareholder, allegedly discussed removing CNN hosts disliked by Donald Trump, like Erin Burnett and Brianna Keilar, and replacing them with CBS assets. These informal conversations, though not in any official capacity, highlight the intense interest in the deal, and Paramount’s bid could be smoothed by White House support, and current regulatory scrutiny is considered unlikely. Other contenders in the deal include Netflix and Comcast.
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Hypothetically, should compromising photos of Trump with an underage girl exist, Trump would aggressively fight their release. This would involve legal battles to prevent disclosure, potentially stretching for months or years, along with efforts to destroy evidence. If forced to release them, redaction would be employed, followed by further legal challenges if manipulation is suspected. The Supreme Court’s potential deference to the executive office and likely non-compliance by Trump’s team would further obstruct any attempts at public disclosure.
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President Trump responded to a video featuring Democratic lawmakers appealing to military and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders,” by demanding their arrest for “seditious behavior.” The video, featuring lawmakers who are themselves veterans, urged service members to uphold the Constitution amid concerns over the legality of federal troop deployments and other actions. Trump’s accusations reflect ongoing tensions between Republicans and Democrats, each accusing the other of undermining democracy. The Democrats’ message emphasized the importance of refusing unlawful orders and standing up for the Constitution.
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