The Supreme Court has declined to take up a case regarding former President Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office. This decision allows the appeals process to play out first, and the question of Trump's immunity will be decided by the appeals court. The Supreme Court's decision is the latest development in the ongoing legal battle over Trump's alleged crimes, and it remains to be seen how the appeals court will rule.
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A super PAC supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary has canceled its remaining TV ad reservations in Iowa and New Hampshire, ceding advertising to a different super PAC, Fight Right, Inc. Never Back Down Chairman Scott Wagner said the group will focus on field operations to support DeSantis on the ground in the early states, while Fight Right will handle TV ad spending. The decision to cancel the remaining TV ad reservations comes as DeSantis continues to gain momentum in the race, and it remains to be seen how this will affect his chances.
The Republican Party of Florida has taken swift action against Chairman Christian Ziegler, suspending him and demanding his resignation amid an investigation into allegations of sexual assault, including rape. The party voted to make Ziegler's salary $1 and strip him of most of his power, transferring authority to Vice Chair Evan Power. Governor Ron DeSantis and other top officials have called for Ziegler to step down, and the allegations involve a woman with whom he and his wife had a prior consensual sexual relationship. The party's swift action shows that they are taking the allegations seriously.
Jeff Roe, a seasoned GOP operative and architect of the ground game operation in Iowa for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, announced his departure from the Never Back Down super PAC on Saturday night due to a Washington Post story containing a statement from the PAC's new chairman that was critical of former employees. This comes at a critical time for DeSantis, as he is up for re-election in 2022, and it remains to be seen how the PAC's new leadership will affect the governor's chances.
Christian Ziegler, the chair of the Republican Party of Florida, is under criminal investigation for sexual battery, including rape. Six Republican sources have revealed that a "soft landing" deal is being discussed as part of a resignation agreement, and former party chair Joe Gruters and Republican National Committeeman Peter Faeman are discussing ways to end the party's direct tie to Ziegler. The scandal has caused a great deal of controversy and has put the party in a difficult position.
The Sarasota County School Board in Florida voted to recommend the resignation of one of its members, Bridget Ziegler, due to her husband's involvement in rape and sexual battery allegations. The resolution passed on a 4-1 vote with Ziegler in opposition, and some board members expressed interest in sending a letter to Governor Ron DeSantis asking for her removal. The resolution is nonbinding, but it is a strong statement from the board, and it remains to be seen if Ziegler will step down.
Nikki Haley has become the latest high profile Republican presidential candidate to file primary paperwork in New Hampshire, with polls showing President Donald Trump with a commanding lead. Recent endorsements of other candidates have not moved the needle politically in Iowa, and the outcome of the New Hampshire primary could be determined by the 300,000 undeclared voters in the state.
Ron DeSantis Challenges Nikki Haley to One-on-One Debate in Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
Ron DeSantis Challenges Nikki Haley to One-on-One Debate in Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed his desire for a one-on-one debate with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in the upcoming Republican presidential primary. DeSantis made the comments during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, potentially resulting in a faceoff between the two candidates. The Republican Party has yet to announce any official debate plans, and it is unclear if the criteria will be met for the one-on-one debate.