Chris Christie is launching his second bid for the presidency on Tuesday, becoming the first to challenge former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary field. Despite being a close ally of Trump in the past, Christie has soured on the former president and plans to run a no-holds-barred campaign against him. The next day, former Vice President Mike Pence will announce his bid, and Christie may be the only candidate willing to openly criticize Trump.
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Former President Donald Trump has suggested that he may soon be charged in the Department of Justice's investigation into his handling of classified documents. He has denied any wrongdoing and accused the Justice Department of targeting him for political reasons, while noting that Hillary Clinton was not charged for having classified information on her private email server. Three of his lawyers were recently seen leaving the Justice Department after meeting with special counsel John Durham, who is leading the investigation.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced on Monday that he will not be seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, citing the already-crowded field of contenders and Donald Trump's strong standing in the polls. Sununu has been a vocal critic of Trump and the Republican Party, and his decision to not run for president could be seen as a sign that he is attempting to influence the future of the Republican Party from the sidelines. His decision not to run for president could be seen as a sign that he is attempting to remain in the state and continue his work as governor.
The Supreme Court will hear a case involving the trademark of the phrase "Trump Too Small" on t-shirts and hats, which is a double entendre referring to a joke made by Senator Marco Rubio during the 2016 Republican presidential primary debate. The case, Vidal v. Elster, will decide whether California lawyer Steve Elster can register the trademark, and could have far-reaching implications for the First Amendment if the Supreme Court rules in favor of Elster. The Supreme Court has not yet set a date for the hearing.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers were spotted at the Justice Department on Monday, as the grand jury investigating Trump's handling of classified documents is expected to meet again this week. Special counsel Jack Smith is investigating Trump after documents with classified markings were found at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, in August 2022. Three of Trump's lawyers were seen walking into the Justice Department, and prosecutors are looking into whether there were efforts to obstruct attempts to recover the records. It is unclear when a charging decision will be made, or if the Justice Department will take any action against Trump or his associates.
Mike Pence has officially filed paperwork to enter the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race, setting up a potential clash with his former running mate and ally, Donald Trump. Pence is expected to make a speech in Iowa on Wednesday to kick off his campaign, and is reportedly planning to visit the state almost weekly until the Iowa caucuses. The entry of Pence into the race has created an awkward dynamic with Trump, and it remains to be seen how the two former allies will interact in the race for the nomination.
Tim Parlatore, former attorney of Donald Trump, predicted on NBC News' "Meet the Press" that Trump may not face any charges in the Justice Department's investigation into his handling of classified documents. Parlatore compared the case to the investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails, noting that he was against prosecuting her. He added that there are a lot of additional problems or procedures that have to be gone through with that type of case. This assessment contradicts other legal experts who have said Trump is very likely to face criminal charges.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley has suggested that the United States should align itself with non-European countries, such as Russia, to enhance global security. This suggestion has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the idea and others criticizing it. Trump's post congratulating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has also been widely condemned, with Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking out against it.