ProPublica found that Fox News falsely portrayed old footage from 2020 protests as current events in Portland while covering resistance to the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The network aired a segment on September 4th, using clips from July 2020 of clashes between law enforcement and protesters outside a federal courthouse, alongside footage of an American flag burning. None of the footage was accurately labeled, implying it was current and in a different location. The network later added an editor’s note clarifying that the report utilized footage from 2020 and 2025.
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ProPublica’s investigation exposed a pattern of disturbing ICE arrests, backed by official complaints and eyewitness accounts. These incidents involved excessive force, including the use of guns, pepper spray, and physical assault against individuals whose only offense was often filming the agents. The report highlights cases of elderly individuals, one with recent heart surgery, being injured and denied medical attention, and women detained for extended periods without external contact. The report also addresses concerns related to arrests for allegedly assaulting officers, with many charges later dismissed or never filed, indicating potential overreach in some instances.
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ProPublica’s investigation into North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby, who allegedly politicized the state’s judicial system to favor Republicans, prompted a threatening response from the North Carolina Republican Party. The party’s communications director, Matt Mercer, warned ProPublica to drop the story, referencing connections with the Trump administration and suggesting repercussions. This act of intimidation highlights the GOP’s efforts to suppress unfavorable reporting, emphasizing the importance of investigative journalism. This case underscores a pattern of the GOP resorting to bullying tactics to prevent public scrutiny of their actions and governance model.
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ProPublica’s investigation reveals that the Trump administration, which has vowed to pursue those who misrepresented their primary residences on mortgage applications, could face scrutiny within its own Cabinet. At least three Cabinet members—Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sean Duffy, and Lee Zeldin—have obtained primary-residence mortgages for multiple properties concurrently. These findings, discovered through financial disclosures and mortgage records, mirror the types of loans that have been cited to target political rivals for potential mortgage fraud. While real estate experts note the practice is common and rarely prosecuted, the administration’s focus on this issue could create a conflict of interest, as some of its own members may have engaged in the same practice.
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Trump’s threats to sue ProPublica for reporting on payouts to witnesses in his various cases come as no surprise. The cease-and-desist letter from his attorney, David Warrington, warning of legal action if the article persists, is a classic move from Trump’s playbook. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Trump era, it’s that he doesn’t take criticism lightly and will lash out with legal threats at anyone who shines a light on his questionable dealings.
ProPublica, known for its impeccable investigative journalism, has once again brought attention to a story that has the potential to uncover more skeletons in Trump’s closet.… Continue reading
Bombshell Report Reveals Team Trump Is Rewarding Key Trial Witnesses
Remember when former President Trump pardoned key figures who had questionable ties to Russia? It seemed like a shady move, but now a bombshell report from ProPublica has shed light on an even more disturbing pattern of behavior. Witnesses who testified in defense of Trump in various criminal cases were allegedly rewarded handsomely for their testimony. This includes massive raises, new jobs, and cushy severance packages, all conveniently timed around their testimony dates.
Barbara McQuade, a former U.S. attorney, highlighted the difficulty in proving witness tampering when it’s not explicit. However, the trend of financial benefits coinciding with favorable testimony could cast doubt on the credibility of these witnesses in Trump’s legal battles.… Continue reading
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