In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump expressed outrage over political ads run by his opponents, claiming they should be outlawed. He made several assertions about his accomplishments and high poll numbers, many of which are disputed by data and reporting. Alongside this call to ban opposing views, Trump has also made plans for a civil-service purge and threatened reprisals against political enemies. Despite being in Tokyo, as part of a five-day Asia trip focused on trade, security, and diplomacy, Trump’s Truth Social posts have not stopped.
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A Republican-linked political action committee (PAC) is employing a divisive tactic by targeting Arab American and Jewish American voters in key swing states with contradictory messages about Vice President Kamala Harris’s stance on Israel. This PAC, known as FC PAC, has been funded by a dark money group with ties to former President Trump, and aims to stoke divisions and discourage voters from supporting a particular candidate. The advertisements, often mimicking the style of campaign materials, present Harris as both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine depending on the target audience. Experts warn that this manipulative strategy, while alarming, may be effective due to widespread frustration among Arab Americans over Democratic support for Israel, particularly in light of recent conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.
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John Q. Hosedrinker