Recent reports suggest that Fox Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch and other top figures have been privately denigrating former President Donald Trump, while airing voter fraud claims with little pushback. In response, Steve Bannon has called for a war against Fox News, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has distanced himself from Trump's claims, labeling any district attorney backed by George Soros as a "menace to society" and refusing to get involved in any "manufactured circus" by Soros. DeSantis also denied any knowledge of hush money payments.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has suggested that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, backed by liberal financier George Soros, is weaponizing his office by going after former President Donald Trump. DeSantis has yet to comment on the specifics of the case, but his remarks suggest he is not in favor of the prosecution. He has faced pressure from Trump allies to condemn the former president's possible arrest and has yet to take further action to protect him from the charges.
South Carolina Republicans Nikki Haley and Tim Scott addressed a Christian conservative forum in the early voting state, as former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis both vie for the Republican nomination for the 2024 election. The forum was an opportunity for presidential hopefuls to make their case to a crucial voting bloc, but the Republican party is aware that a fight between Trump and DeSantis could divide their 222-member conference and distract them from their goal. It remains to be seen how the party will handle the battle and its effect on their chances in the 2024 election.
Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' comments about Russia's war in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. She said that it is in America’s interest to ensure that other nations have the same opportunities for prosperity and security. Harris' remarks demonstrate the Biden administration's commitment to defending the sovereignty of other nations and standing up for the values of democracy and freedom.
Make America Great Again Inc., a super PAC closely aligned with former President Donald Trump, has filed a 15-page complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing Governor Ron DeSantis of running a "shadow presidential campaign" while in office. The complaint alleges that DeSantis is a de facto candidate for president while also serving as governor, and should have to resign under a state law that prohibits people from holding elected office while seeking another. Trump acknowledged earlier this week that DeSantis is "probably" his biggest challenger in the presidential primary, and the investigation will likely have a major impact on the political landscape in the coming months.
Make America Great Again Inc. is set to file a complaint on Wednesday with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing Governor Ron DeSantis of violating state ethics and election laws with his “shadow presidential campaign”. The complaint alleges that DeSantis’ pro-DeSantis super PACs, book tour, and campaign contributions are unlawful and intended to influence his official decision to resign from office. The Commission is responsible for investigating and enforcing the state’s ethics laws, and will decide how to respond to the complaint.
Key takeaways: Trump and DeSantis have made it clear that if they become president, US weapons and ammunition to Ukraine would be in danger and…
Key takeaways: Senator Lindsey Graham argued that US support for Ukraine is a vital national interest and that failure to stand up to Putin’s aggression…