Following the indictment, Smirnov revealed contact with high-ranking Russian officials, raising flight risk concerns. Despite a prior rejection, the DOJ’s initial attempt to release Smirnov pending appeal has sparked speculation about a potential pardon. Legal experts suggest this unusual move by the DOJ could indicate the Trump administration’s consideration of clemency. This is especially concerning given Smirnov’s alleged improper connections.
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Following Hunter Biden’s repetition of a disputed claim about Jeffrey Epstein introducing Melania Trump to her husband, the former first lady threatened a $1 billion defamation lawsuit. President Donald Trump revealed he encouraged Melania to pursue legal action and even offered the use of his lawyers. This stemmed from Biden’s interview where he repeated the allegation that Epstein introduced the Trumps, leading to Melania’s demand for a retraction and apology, which Biden refused. Biden’s response to the demand was defiance and a refusal to apologize.
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Melania Trump has issued a $1 billion legal notice to Hunter Biden, alleging defamation due to his statements in a video interview. Biden claimed that Jeffrey Epstein introduced Melania to Donald Trump and that their connection was wide and deep. The first lady’s lawyer demanded a retraction and public apology by August 7, or face legal action, citing overwhelming financial and reputational harm. According to Fox News, Biden did not comply with the deadline, and further legal action is expected.
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Hunter Biden delivered a scathing rebuke of prominent figures within the Democratic Party, including George Clooney, James Carville, and David Axelrod. He criticized their influence and questioned their right to challenge his father’s presidency, emphasizing the President’s extensive political achievements. Biden also disparaged the Pod Save America hosts, dismissing their credentials and alleged reliance on their association with Barack Obama. The younger Biden defended his father’s record, highlighting his successful Senate career, legislative accomplishments, and electoral victories.
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The White House accused Axel Springer, the German parent company of Business Insider and Politico, of “foreign political meddling” following a Business Insider article comparing Donald Trump Jr. to Hunter Biden. The article detailed Trump Jr.’s involvement with 1789 Capital, an investment firm focusing on “anti-woke” businesses, raising potential conflict-of-interest concerns. The White House’s attack, using unusually strong language, prompted Axel Springer and Business Insider to defend their editorial independence. Subsequently, a lobbying firm dropped Axel Springer as a client, potentially illustrating repercussions from the White House’s actions.
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Following a reporter’s question regarding Hunter Biden’s Secret Service detail in South Africa, former President Trump announced the revocation of protection for both Hunter and Ashley Biden. Trump cited the purported size of Hunter Biden’s detail (18 agents) and his South Africa trip as justification, further claiming that he had cut off financial aid to South Africa due to human rights concerns. The Secret Service confirmed they are complying with Trump’s order and will remove the protective details. This action follows a pattern of Trump revoking protection for individuals critical of him.
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Trump revoking Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden is a move that has sparked intense reactions, ranging from outrage to cynical amusement. The timing, coming seemingly in response to a reporter’s question about Hunter Biden’s security detail, suggests a highly reactive and perhaps vindictive motivation. It feels less like a carefully considered policy decision and more like an impulsive act fueled by personal animosity.
The stark contrast between Trump’s own post-presidency extension of Secret Service protection for his family members – a move that cost significant taxpayer funds and involved considerable logistical arrangements – and this abrupt withdrawal of protection for the Biden children underscores the perceived hypocrisy.… Continue reading
Alexander Smirnov, a long-time FBI informant, pleaded guilty to creating a false FBI record containing fabricated allegations of bribery against President Biden and Hunter Biden, stemming from claims made in 2020. These false claims, which involved alleged $5 million payments from Burisma, were included in an FBI document used by congressional Republicans in their investigations. Smirnov also faces three additional tax-related charges. This plea agreement, coupled with Hunter Biden’s pardon, effectively concludes Special Counsel David Weiss’s investigations into the Biden family.
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President Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, drew criticism from Donald Trump’s supporters, who were quick to highlight the hypocrisy given Trump’s own pardoning of his son-in-law’s father, Charles Kushner, in 2020. Kushner, convicted of multiple felonies including witness tampering, received a pardon and was subsequently appointed US Ambassador to France by Trump. Social media users widely pointed out this inconsistency, noting Trump’s extensive history of pardons and the apparent double standard applied to those in power. The debate highlighted concerns about unequal application of justice and the prioritization of political connections over legal consequences.
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