Republican Party leaders have made it clear that they remain loyal to former President Donald Trump, preemptively condemning any potential indictment of him as politically motivated. This was demonstrated by the virtual backlash against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for remaining silent on the issue, and the House's demand for documents from New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg and promise to investigate the investigators. Trump's influence in the party remains strong, despite his departure from office.
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Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a 72-year-old dual U.S.-Saudi national and retired project manager, has been released from prison in Saudi Arabia after more than a year of imprisonment for tweets critical of the Saudi crown prince. His son, Ibrahim Almadi, has expressed concern for his father's health and hopes he will be able to return home to Florida soon. The case has highlighted the kingdom's strict laws on freedom of expression, which have been criticized by human rights groups.
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a 72-year-old dual US-Saudi citizen, has been released from prison in Saudi Arabia after being detained for over a year for tweets critical of the government. He is currently in Riyadh under a travel ban, and it is unclear if he will be able to return to the US. Neither Saudi nor US officials have yet to confirm Almadi's release.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has criticized the Manhattan District Attorney's investigation into the $130,000 hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels during Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. DeSantis, a potential 2024 Republican presidential nominee, made his comments without offering any support for the former president. The investigation is in the final stages of determining whether Trump should face charges, sparking outrage among his supporters and raising questions about his political future. DeSantis has stated that his office will not be involved in the matter if it reaches Trump's adopted home state.
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.
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.
On Monday, three men were found guilty of first-degree murder and robbery with a firearm in connection with the 2018 death of rapper XXXTentacion. The jury deliberated for more than a week before coming to their decision, and a roadside memorial was set up in Deerfield Beach, Florida in honor of the late artist. XXXTentacion's death was a shock to many in the music industry, and his fans have been mourning his loss ever since.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has urged Americans to remain peaceful and respectful of the legal process in response to former President Donald Trump's potential indictment in a hush-money investigation in New York. He dismissed the investigation as politically motivated and said that President Trump does not believe he should be indicted. McCarthy's comments were a stark contrast to Trump's call to action, and instead urged Americans to not protest the potential indictment.