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Attorney General Merrick Garland directly countered Judge Cannon’s order preventing the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on the 2020 election investigation. Garland argued that co-defendants Nauta and De Oliveira lacked standing to challenge the release of Volume One, which doesn’t name them. He further asserted that no legal basis exists for blocking its release. By limiting the release of Volume Two to Congress, Garland addressed the defendants’ claims of irreparable prejudice, undermining the core of their motion.
Alex Isenstadt’s upcoming book, *Revenge*, reveals a Fox News insider leaked Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum’s prepared questions for a Trump town hall to the Trump team. This allowed Trump to preemptively craft responses to potentially damaging inquiries, including those about revenge and political violence. The incident highlights Fox News’s hypocrisy, given Trump’s accusations of other networks rigging debates. Despite Fox News’s stated intention to investigate, the close ties between Trump and Fox News personalities suggest a thorough, unbiased investigation is unlikely.
Alex Isenstadt’s forthcoming book, “Revenge,” alleges a serious breach of journalistic ethics at Fox News. According to the book, a Fox News insider leaked the questions for a January 2024 Trump town hall to the Trump campaign, giving the candidate an unfair advantage. This incident, based on multiple sources, highlights the close relationship between Trump and some within Fox News, a relationship further illustrated by Trump’s prior consideration of Maria Bartiromo as his running mate, a choice ultimately vetoed by his team. Fox News denies the allegations but plans an investigation.
President Biden’s suggestion that Donald Trump could learn “decency” from the late Jimmy Carter sparked outrage on Fox News’ Outnumbered. Co-hosts vehemently criticized Biden’s comment, accusing him of bitterness and indecency. Biden’s remarks followed Carter’s death and contrasted with Trump’s mixed reaction, which included acknowledging Carter’s efforts while highlighting their philosophical disagreements. The ensuing seven-minute segment featured harsh condemnations of the President’s advice.
President-elect Trump’s cabinet selections notably prioritize individuals with television and entertainment backgrounds, a departure from traditional government appointments. This includes prominent figures from Fox News such as Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and others from various media platforms. Several nominees, including Dr. Mehmet Oz and Mike Huckabee, bring unconventional experience to key roles overseeing health and foreign policy, respectively. This trend contrasts sharply with President Biden’s focus on cabinet diversity, highlighting a significant difference in leadership approaches.
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Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Secretary of Defense is in jeopardy following reports in the New York Times and The New Yorker detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and boorish behavior. While Fox News, Hegseth’s former employer, has largely avoided covering these stories, Newsmax openly calls for his withdrawal. The accusations include emails from Hegseth’s mother condemning his treatment of women and a whistleblower report detailing misconduct at veteran’s groups he led. This silence from Fox News contrasts sharply with Newsmax’s vocal opposition to the nomination.
U.S. District Judge Jennifer Hall dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News filed by Raymond Epps, who alleged the network’s false reporting linking him to the January 6th Capitol riot incited death threats. The judge granted Fox’s motion to dismiss without explanation. Epps, a former Marine, had cited Tucker Carlson’s promotion of the conspiracy theory as the source of his harassment. This dismissal follows similar dismissals of defamation suits against Fox News by Nina Jankowicz and Tony Bobulinski, leading Fox to cite these decisions as upholding First Amendment press freedoms.
John Q. Hosedrinker