President Donald Trump attempted to pressure Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to overturn the election results in his state after the 2020 election, which Biden won by more than 10,000 votes. Former Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that he did call Ducey following the election, but denied that there was any pressure involved. Trump also attempted to pressure Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to "find" votes, which is currently the subject of criminal investigations. The Washington Post report reveals the lengths Trump and his allies were willing to go to overturn the election results.
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Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Ukraine last week to signal his commitment to a more traditional foreign policy, and voiced his support for the Supreme Court's ruling in the 303 Creative v. Elenis case, which protects a designer from creating speech that she does not believe. His visit and support of the ruling are seen as important markers for his potential 2024 presidential campaign, and draw a sharp contrast between him and former President Donald Trump's more isolationist direction.
The State Department released an unclassified version of its Afghanistan "After Action Review" report on Friday, which found that both the Trump and Biden administrations had "insufficient" planning and a lack of clear communication and decision-making leading up to the military withdrawal and evacuation from Kabul in 2021. The report concluded that the State Department had not done enough to prepare for the withdrawal and evacuation, and that the lack of clear communication and decision-making had added significantly to the challenges U.S. personnel faced. It also highlighted the need for better coordination between the State Department and other government agencies in order to ensure a successful evacuation.
A federal judge in New York has rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. The lawsuit seeks damages for emotional distress and harm to Carroll's reputation, and the case is set to move forward with a trial date expected to be set in the coming months. Trump had argued that he was entitled to absolute presidential immunity, but the judge ruled that his response to Carroll's accusation was "over the top" and that the content of his statements was an important factor in the case.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked by a high school student whether former President Donald Trump “violated the peaceful transfer of power” on Jan. 6, 2021, and avoided giving a direct answer. This prompted criticism from fellow Republican Chris Christie, who called the question a “yes or no” one. DeSantis responded by saying he had nothing to do with the events of that day and urged against “relitigating” them. The incident has sparked a debate among Republican voters and could have an impact on the 2024 presidential nomination race.
President Joe Biden delivered a major economic speech in Chicago on Wednesday, touting his administration's efforts to spark recovery after Republican policies had crushed America's middle class. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed that only one in three U.S. adults approve of Biden's economic leadership, which is even lower than his overall approval rating. Biden will continue to push his economic agenda and make the case for why his policies are the best way forward for the country.
Donald Trump has filed a countersuit against writer E. Jean Carroll, claiming she defamed him on television after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing her in the 1990s. Trump's attorney wrote in the court filing that Carroll defamed Trump by claiming in her interview that Trump raped her. Carroll's attorney Roberta Kaplan responded that Trump's filing is an attempt to "attack women who report his misconduct and then trying to gaslight the public by denying his own words and actions." The countersuit is an update to a defamation lawsuit Carroll filed against Trump in 2019.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has declared Donald Trump the “strongest political opponent” against President Joe Biden, despite earlier suggesting Trump might not be the best choice for the 2024 presidential elections. McCarthy's comments have caused confusion among political analysts, who have speculated that McCarthy is either trying to appease the Republican base or distance himself from Trump. Regardless, McCarthy believes Trump is the strongest candidate to run against Biden in the 2024 elections, though it remains to be seen if Trump will actually be the Republican nominee.