Trump News for Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Judge Rules That Congress Can Ask Mark Pomerantz About Trump Inquiry
The New York Times
Alvin L. Bragg, Manhattan’s district attorney, had tried to stop Mark F. Pomerantz from speaking with a U.S. House committee examining the criminal case against Donald J. Trump.
Apr 19, 2023, 11:33 PM
Trump racks up Florida endorsements in blow to DeSantis
Devdiscourse
Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the state's congressional delegation became the eighth Florida lawmaker to come out in support of the former president, announcing his endorsement on Wednesday, hours after a personal call from Trump. "If we want to get our economy back on track, Donald Trump is just the guy to get it done," Buchanan said.
Apr 19, 2023, 11:12 PM
Trump attorney Boris Epshteyn to sit down with federal prosecutors investigating former president
Cable News Network
Boris Epshteyn, an attorney and adviser to Donald Trump, is scheduled to be interviewed on Thursday by federal prosecutors working for special counsel Jack Smith, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Apr 19, 2023, 10:09 PM
Judge rules against Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg, orders former prosecutor to testify before House Judiciary Committee
CBS News
The House Judiciary Committee and its Republican chairman, Rep. Jim Jordan, are seeking to question former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz about the Trump investigation.
Apr 19, 2023, 9:59 PM
Judge OKs subpoena from House GOP to former Trump prosecutor
POLITICO
A deposition of the former prosecutor, Mark Pomerantz, is scheduled for Thursday.
Apr 19, 2023, 9:58 PM
Donald Trump breaks silence on Instagram to promote his NFTs - but critics say the art is 'cringey'
Sky News
A whopping 47,000 pieces of digital art have been released - and in one of them, the former president stands with his arms folded behind a roaring lion sat atop a globe.
Apr 19, 2023, 9:57 PM
Donald Trump 'wishes' to attend rape accuser's E Jean Carroll trial: lawyer
PerthNow
Donald Trump wants to attend a trial involving the writer E Jean Carroll, who has accused him of rape, but might not because of security issues the former US president’s appearance would cause, his lawyer says.
Apr 19, 2023, 9:53 PM
Top Trump adviser to be interviewed by special counsel prosecutors
The Guardian
Talks between Boris Epshteyn and DoJ prosecutors investigating Mar-a-Lago and January 6 cases represent possible peril for Trump
Apr 19, 2023, 9:51 PM
Judd Trump’s Crucible campaign ended by McGill as Kyren Wilson hits 147 break
The Guardian
Kyren Wilson snatched the first maximum 147 break of the 2023 World Snooker Championship in his victory over Ryan Day while Judd Trump was knocked out by Anthony McGill
Apr 19, 2023, 9:50 PM
Judge denies Bragg’s bid to block House GOP’s subpoena of Mark Pomerantz in NY Trump case
The Hill
A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that Mark Pomerantz, who was previously involved in the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation of former President Trump, must face a House Judiciary Committee subpoena. U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil’s 25-page order rejects a request from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) to block House Republicans from questioning…
Apr 19, 2023, 9:48 PM
Judge Allows Testimony of Former Trump Prosecutor to Move Forward
The Wall Street Journal
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had sued to block subpoena from Rep. Jim Jordan
Apr 19, 2023, 9:29 PM
Trump-Appointed Judge Calls Out Jim Jordan's Attacks on Alvin Bragg
Newsweek
Lawyers on both sides were reportedly grilled by the judge on Wednesday.
Apr 19, 2023, 9:19 PM
Van Jones advises DeSantis to go after Trump’s looks, family
The Hill
Political strategist and commentator Van Jones says Ron DeSantis “is not prepared” for his looming GOP White House primary fight against former President Trump, advising the Florida governor, who has not yet declared his candidacy, to go low. A pro-DeSantis group aired its first TV ad earlier this week, bashing Trump for targeting DeSantis on…
Apr 19, 2023, 9:05 PM
The View fans stunned as iconic guest is BLEEPED OUT in shocking live moment
Irish Mirror
Life Goes On actress Patti LuPone was censored as she discussed her thoughts on the Donald Trump indictment
Apr 19, 2023, 8:54 PM
Judge: House GOP can question ex-prosecutor about Trump case
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
A federal judge has ruled that House Republicans can question a former Manhattan prosecutor about the criminal case against former President Donald Trump.
Apr 19, 2023, 8:54 PM
Trump's attendance at E. Jean Carroll trial against him would be a 'burden,' his lawyer says
Cable News Network
Donald Trump's attorney on Wednesday said the former president "wishes" to appear at next week's civil trial where a jury will hear columnist E. Jean Carroll's assault and defamation claims against him -- but his attendance should not be necessary because it would be a "burden" on the city and court.
Apr 19, 2023, 8:41 PM
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Rudy Giuliani floats bid for secretary of state if Trump wins reelection
New York Daily News
The controversial former New York City mayor on Wednesday said he “would be open to” becoming the nation’s top diplomat.
Apr 19, 2023, 8:38 PM
Former Trump Organization CEO Allen Weisselberg leaves jail after fraud sentence
UPI News
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg was released from New York's Riker's Island jail Wednesday. He completed a sentence for his role in a ten year tax fraud scheme at the former president's company.
Apr 19, 2023, 7:48 PM
DeSantis escalates feud with Disney: Here's everything we know
Yahoo News
The Florida governor's ongoing war with the Walt Disney Co. is once again in the spotlight after former President Donald Trump criticized his would-be opponent in the 2024 Republican presidential primary for what he called an “unnecessary political stunt.”
Apr 19, 2023, 7:20 PM
E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit against Donald Trump is very bad for Trump.
Slate
The trial is about to start. It’s a nightmare for him.
Apr 19, 2023, 6:50 PM
Trump, DeSantis compete for support from congressional GOP
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
Ron DeSantis has yet to enter the 2024 presidential race, but former President Donald Trump is aiming to drum up support in the Florida governor’s backyard.
Apr 19, 2023, 6:50 PM
He's rattled Donald Trump. Could Ron DeSantis’s ‘war on woke’ take him to the White House?
ABC News
With a presidential election looming, Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s "war on woke" is already redrawing the battle lines.
Apr 19, 2023, 6:13 PM
World Snooker Championship 2023 results: Qualifier Anthony McGill beats Judd Trump 10-6
BBC News
Qualifier Anthony McGill says "I can win the World Championship" after beating former champion Judd Trump 10-6 to reach the second round.
Apr 19, 2023, 5:55 PM
Former Trump Org. CFO Allen Weisselberg is released from Rikers Island jail
Cable News Network
Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, served roughly four months for his role in a decade-long tax fraud scheme.
Apr 19, 2023, 5:37 PM
House GOP and Bragg lawyers to face off in court over Trump probe
NBC News
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's effort to block the Judiciary Committee's subpoena of one of his ex-investigators will be presided over by a Trump-nominated judge.
Apr 19, 2023, 5:25 PM