Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to make a move into the 2024 presidential race in the next few weeks, with the relocation of his political operation to a new headquarters in Tallahassee triggering a 15-day window for filing federal election disclosures. This move comes as former President Donald Trump had to cancel a planned outdoor rally in Florida, and DeSantis was in the western part of the state mingling with voters. The relocation and the cancellation mark the beginning of a new chapter in the 2024 presidential race, as DeSantis appears to be gearing up to make a bid for the White House.
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A civil jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages. The jury had been kept anonymous throughout the trial due to Trump's rhetoric related to the case. The verdict is a victory for Carroll, who has been fighting for justice for over two years, and serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, regardless of their social or political standing.
Fox News host Steve Doocy criticized former President Donald Trump for attacking the family of the judge overseeing his criminal case in Manhattan, noting that it was a bad look for the former president to do so. Judge Juan Merchan had previously warned Trump not to use social media to incite violence and the judge's daughter was targeted after she worked for a consulting firm that did work for the Biden-Harris campaign. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of those involved in the case and the potential for further violence.
In response to his indictment by a Manhattan prosecutor, former President Donald Trump has called on Congress to "defund" federal law enforcement. Congressional Republicans have been quick to rally to Trump's defense, while Democrats argue that this is an attempt to undermine the rule of law. The debate over defunding federal law enforcement is likely to continue in the coming weeks, as Congress considers the implications of Trump's call to action.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, making him the first U.S. president to face criminal charges in connection with an alleged hush money payment scheme and cover-up involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump has reacted angrily to the news, while the Manhattan District Attorney's office is expected to reach out to his attorneys to discuss his surrender to the court. This is a historic moment in American history, with the outcome of the case yet to be determined.
Donald Trump has called on his supporters to protest his possible indictment, launching a fundraising campaign to collect signatures from “74 million patriots”. His call for protest has been met with criticism, but it is unclear how many of his supporters will heed his call and what the outcome of the protest will be.
The Department of Justice is investigating former President Donald Trump in connection with a payment to Stormy Daniels and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. In response to Trump's announcement that he expects to be indicted in the Stormy Daniels case, intelligence sources have reported a "significant increase" in online threats and violent rhetoric from domestic extremists. The Department of Justice is taking the potential threats seriously and is continuing to investigate the situation.
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.