Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is in a prime position to be a cornfield kingmaker, and could use the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate to boost her state, her party, and her own political future. However, former President Donald Trump has the option of timing his booking in Georgia to coincide with the debate, which could create an O.J.-Simpson-in-the-Bronco-level spectacle and draw attention away from the televised event.
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Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has called for former President Donald Trump to be disqualified from running for president again due to his involvement in the 2020 election. The 18 non-Trump defendants accused of conspiring with Trump to overturn the election results in Georgia are expected to appear in court soon, and if found guilty, could face up to 20 years in prison. Hutchinson believes that Trump is morally responsible for the events of 2020 and should be held accountable.
Sam Bankman-Fried, a 31-year-old former billionaire, is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly using money stolen from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange to make more than $100 million in political campaign contributions before the 2022 U.S. midterm elections. The news has caused a stir in the cryptocurrency industry, raising questions about the influence of money in politics and the need for greater transparency in political donations. The outcome of the investigation is yet to be seen, but it is clear that the allegations against Bankman-Fried have raised serious concerns.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has qualified for the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate on August 23rd, having met the requirements of the Republican National Committee. His campaign has offered donors $20 gift cards for $1 donations. South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has said that if Burgum is not on the debate stage, he is taking the chance that everyone will talk about his record and why he is not on the stage. The first Republican presidential primary debate will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has criticized Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on hundreds of military promotions, calling it an "unprecedented" move that threatens the country's safety. This hold is the first time in the history of the Department of Defense that three of the military services are operating without Senate-confirmed leaders, and Austin has urged the Senate to do its job and confirm the president's nominees. Tuberville has yet to comment on Austin's remarks.
Former President Donald Trump and his allies are being investigated for possible interference in the 2020 presidential election, with key witnesses spotted at the Fulton County courthouse in Georgia. Georgia Republican election official Gabriel Sterling has expressed fear of potential violence due to Trump's rhetoric, while District Attorney Fani Willis is reportedly preparing to present her case to a grand jury. Trump has been attacking Willis on social media and in an attack ad.
Mike Pence expressed his support for the newly appointed Hunter Biden special counsel, U.S. Attorney David Weiss, on "Meet the Press" Sunday. Pence accused federal law enforcement officials of pushing a "political agenda" under the Trump administration and vowed to "clean house" if elected president in 2024. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) expressed her disapproval of the appointment, despite a group of 31 Senate Republicans asking for Weiss to be appointed to oversee the probe.
Ron DeSantis, the Republican presidential candidate, visited the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, August 12th, 2023, and was met with protesters. Despite the disruption, DeSantis still participated in the traditional activities of a presidential candidate, such as riding bumper cars and flipping a pork burger on a grill. He also discussed the possibility of having Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as a running mate.