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California Governor Gavin Newsom has released a video satirizing President Donald Trump’s health, using clips of Trump set to Reba McEntire’s “I’m a Survivor.” The video, which features Trump in various unflattering situations, focuses on bruises on his hands and his recent absence from the public eye, sparking speculation about his health. In response to Newsom’s attacks, Trump’s team has sent Newsom “Trump 2028” hats, prompting Newsom to launch his own line of merchandise, including hats and mugs mocking Trump. This is the latest instance of Newsom’s ongoing public criticism of the former president.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka filed a federal lawsuit against Acting Attorney General Alina Habba and DHS Agent Ricky Patel for false arrest, malicious prosecution, and defamation following the dismissal of trespassing charges. The suit alleges Baraka was invited onto the property but was violently arrested by numerous DHS agents, with Patel allegedly inciting the arrest and delaying the filing of charges. Habba’s public statements declaring Baraka’s guilt, despite evidence of his innocence, are cited as defamatory. A judge subsequently dismissed the trespassing charges, criticizing Habba’s actions as a “worrisome misstep.”
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