Trump News for Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Trump-endorsed Daniel Cameron wins Republican nomination for Kentucky governor
POLITICO
He will face incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November.
May 16, 2023, 11:14 PM
Trump-backed Daniel Cameron wins Kentucky GOP governor’s primary
The Hill
State Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who’s backed by former President Trump, is projected to win Kentucky’s GOP gubernatorial primary, according to The Associated Press. Cameron’s toughest opponents in the crowded GOP field were former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft and Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles. He was widely seen as the front-runner in the race and…
May 16, 2023, 11:13 PM
John Durham’s Report and a Presidency in Crisis
The Wall Street Journal
The press covers its eyes about Joe Biden and helps re-elect Donald Trump.
May 16, 2023, 9:35 PM
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Ahead of 2024 bid, DeSantis challenges Trump on abortion limits
Reuters
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Tuesday he was proud to have signed a six-week abortion ban, after seeming initially reluctant to embrace the recently passed law in Florida that outlaws almost all abortions in the state.
May 16, 2023, 8:28 PM
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DeSantis accuses Trump of dodging questions on abortion ban
New York Daily News
A day after Trump questioned whether Florida’s six-week ban is 'too harsh,' DeSantis challenged his fellow #FloridaMan to simply say whether he would have signed the bill or not.
May 16, 2023, 7:57 PM
Rudy Giuliani lawsuit: Here are the 7 most salacious claims against the former NYC mayor
Yahoo News
A woman who says she worked for Rudy Giuliani claims that the former New York City mayor and ex-personal lawyer for Donald Trump coerced her into sex and owes her nearly $2 million in unpaid wages.
May 16, 2023, 7:11 PM
The Durham Report Exonerates Trump, Implicates the Anti-Trump Double Standard | Opinion
Newsweek
Its findings should be studied by all Americans who care about applying a single standard of justice, regardless of party or personality.
May 16, 2023, 6:53 PM
The Durham Report Is No Exoneration of Trump's Actions When It Comes to Russia | Opinion
Newsweek
Trump's wrongdoing may not have risen to the level of secret collusion, but that's far from an exoneration. His crimes on this front have always been public.
May 16, 2023, 6:53 PM
Florida New College students plan alternative graduation against Trump pandemic adviser
POLITICO
School officials tapped Scott Atlas to speak at the commencement. The students have a different plan.
May 16, 2023, 6:44 PM
'She's MAGA through and through': Linda Yaccarino's appointment as Twitter CEO sparks row, critics cite Trump link
Livemint
Linda Yaccarino's appointment has triggered backlash from several quarters with netizens flagging her links to the Trump administration, her work with the WEF and more.
May 16, 2023, 6:30 PM
The failure of the Durham report
Vox.com
The long-awaited report from John H. Durham, the Trump-era special counsel, fails to prove that the FBI’s Trump-Russia probe was politically motivated.
May 16, 2023, 6:20 PM
DeSantis backs Craft in Kentucky governor’s race
The Hill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is backing former U.N. ambassador Kelly Craft in the Kentucky GOP gubernatorial primary as voters head to the polls on Tuesday to choose the Republican nominee to take on Gov. Andy Beshear (D). The Florida governor’s endorsement sets up a proxy war against former President Trump, who has backed another…
May 16, 2023, 6:03 PM
Hollywood writers' worst AI nightmares don't have to come true
Los Angeles Times
Hollywood's AI panic. A producer dogged by fraud allegations. CNN's Trump numbers.
May 16, 2023, 6:00 PM
CNN’s Tapper lauded by right, blasted by left for Durham report remarks
The Hill
CNN anchor Jake Tapper is earning scorn from the left and praise from the right over his commentary on John Durham, a Trump-era special counsel, and a report reviewing the investigation of the former president’s ties to Russia. “Regardless, the report is here, it has dropped,” Tapper said Monday during his nightly newscast on CNN.…
May 16, 2023, 5:59 PM
Steve Bannon Slams Durham's 'Epic Failure' in Trump Probe
Newsweek
While Durham's report was critical of the FBI's Trump-Russia probe, it stopped short of recommending charges. "Where are the charges?" Bannon demanded.
May 16, 2023, 5:53 PM
Village People send Trump cease-and-desist over ‘Macho Man’ use at Mar-a-Lago
The Hill
Famed musical group the Village People has sent former President Trump a cease-and-desist letter over his usage of their hit song “Macho Man.” Karen Willis, the band’s manager and wife of lead singer Victor Willis, sent Trump’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, the letter on Monday, calling into question a recent performance at his Mar-a-Lago estate in…
May 16, 2023, 5:47 PM
CNN CEO acknowledges some issues with Trump town hall: Sources
CNBC
CNN CEO Chris Licht internally acknowledged some weaknesses with how the network showcased Donald Trump's town hall.
May 16, 2023, 5:42 PM
Donald Trump could be sued by iconic disco group for using their music without permission
The Irish Sun
DISCO group Village People could sue Donald Trump for using their music without permission.The former US president often plays 1970s anthems such as Y
May 16, 2023, 5:21 PM
DeSantis snaps back at Trump over Florida’s six-week abortion ban
POLITICO
"[Trump] won’t answer whether he would sign it or not,” said DeSantis.
May 16, 2023, 5:16 PM
Ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok cheers Durham report on Trump-Russia collusion
New York Post
Disgraced former FBI agent Peter Strzok appeared to take a victory lap Monday while reacting to the release of Special Counsel John Durham's report.
May 16, 2023, 3:57 PM
Trump town hall slurs against E. Jean Carroll ‘definitely actionable,’ lawyer says
The Hill
Writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer says former President Trump’s comments bashing Carroll during his recent CNN town hall are “definitely actionable” after a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse against her. “So it’s definitely actionable. And here the cruelty will make him less wealthy. He is not going to get away with it another…
May 16, 2023, 3:51 PM
Former Trump appointee forced to repay Treasury for misuse of funds, GOP senator announces
NBC News
U.S. taxpayer resources that were "misused" by former Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton were repaid to the federal government, Sen. Chuck Grassley announced
May 16, 2023, 3:50 PM
Don’t write off DeSantis
New York Post
Donald Trump is the political equivalent of George Foreman — a giant bruising brawler who destroys opponents with brute force.
May 16, 2023, 3:35 PM
CNN primetime ratings plummet behind Newsmax post-Trump bump
New York Post
CNN's average primetime viewership on Friday was 335,000 -- fourth behind Fox News, MSNBC and Newsmax, respectively.
May 16, 2023, 3:34 PM
Was CNN Right to Air the Trump Town Hall?
The New York Times
Readers respond to articles that defended giving Mr. Trump that forum. Also: The moral struggle in politics; helping the homeless; a study on masking.
May 16, 2023, 3:31 PM