Trump News for Friday, June 2, 2023
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Republican hopefuls make pitches to voters in Iowa
BreakingNews.ie
Eight candidates from the party visited the state while frontrunner for the party nod Donald Trump was there earlier in the week.
Jun 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump
BreakingNews.ie
As he toured 12 cities in three early-voting states, Ron DeSantis made his case that he is the more conservative and consistent alternative to Donald Trump
Jun 2, 2023, 11:00 PM
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Republicans schedule first presidential debate for Aug. 23, but there’s no guarantee Trump will attend
The Globe and Mail
Debate requirements could leave Trump off the stage on Aug. 23
Jun 2, 2023, 10:01 PM
Trump rips Fox News for DeSantis coverage, says outlet ‘should embrace MAGA’
The Hill
Former President Trump took a shot at Fox News on Friday, offering another rebuke of the cable news network over its coverage of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his top GOP rival. “FOX should embrace MAGA,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Friday afternoon, claiming the network was taking a big hit in viewership “because…
Jun 2, 2023, 9:50 PM
Trump wants new judge in hush money case
POLITICO
The former president’s lawyers said in court papers that the judge cannot be impartial.
Jun 2, 2023, 9:48 PM
'Beginning of the end for Licht': Report says days could be numbered for CNN's CEO
Raw Story
A decision by CNN's parent company could reportedly be a bad omen for the company's CEO, who staked his reputation on the recent Donald Trump town hall event.Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced the hiring of CNN’s new chief operating officer, David Leavy, and a new report from The Atlantic has...
Jun 2, 2023, 9:45 PM
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Trump moves to disqualify judge in porn star hush money case
The Globe and Mail
Trump’s lawyers argue New York judge in Stormy Daniels case has preconceived bias
Jun 2, 2023, 9:41 PM
Trump Allies Declare Victory After YouTube Allows 2020 Election Denial
Newsweek
Retired General Michael Flynn said YouTube—like many other "woke" organizations—was buckling under the "pain of reverse censorship."
Jun 2, 2023, 9:09 PM
YouTube now allows videos that falsely claim Trump won 2020 election
Ars Technica
YouTube says ban spurred by Trump's election lies may "curtail political speech."
Jun 2, 2023, 8:30 PM
Trump demands recusal of judge overseeing hush money criminal case
The Hill
Former President Trump is calling for the New York judge overseeing his hush money criminal case to recuse himself, arguing the judge cannot be impartial. Trump’s lawyers noted in a new filing apparent political donations Judge Juan Merchan made to then-presidential candidate Joe Biden and liberal-leaning groups. They also referenced the judge’s participation in a…
Jun 2, 2023, 7:59 PM
Trump might be the favorite for GOP nominee, but DeSantis is on the attack
Washington Examiner
Ron DeSantis is not only positioning himself as the no-drama candidate, but he’s also asserting that it is his very lack of drama that delivers results.
Jun 2, 2023, 7:00 PM
Trump attorneys haven’t found classified document referred to on tape: report
The Hill
Attorneys for former President Trump have not found the classified document that he reportedly discussed taking from the White House, CNN reported on Friday. Two sources told the outlet that the attorneys provided material to the FBI in response to a subpoena in March that was related to the document Trump discussed, but they did…
Jun 2, 2023, 6:46 PM
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Georgia probe of Trump expands to activities in other states
The Globe and Mail
Two-year investigation broadens to look at whether racketeering statute applies to efforts to overturn southern losses
Jun 2, 2023, 6:30 PM
Trump says ‘I’m at least as innocent as he is’ after Pence won’t face charges on classified documents
The Hill
Former President Trump on Friday argued he should be cleared of wrongdoing for his handling of classified documents after the Justice Department said it would not bring charges against former Vice President Mike Pence on the issue, despite vast differences in their cases. “Just announced that they are not going to bring charges against Mike…
Jun 2, 2023, 6:29 PM
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Georgia probe of Trump expands to activities in other states, Washington Post reports
Reuters
A Georgia-based probe into whether former Republican President Donald Trump and others illegally sought to overturn his loss in the state's 2020 presidential election has expanded into activities outside of Georgia, the Washington Post reported on Friday.
Jun 2, 2023, 6:22 PM
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Oath Keeper sentenced to 3 years in prison for sedition in US Capitol attack
Reuters
Oath Keepers militant group member David Moerschel was sentenced on Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other crimes arising from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by then-President Donald Trump's supporters.
Jun 2, 2023, 5:47 PM
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Mike Pence will not face charges over classified documents found in Indiana home
The Irish Times
Former US vice president who served under Donald Trump is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid next week
Jun 2, 2023, 5:42 PM
Trump widens lead over DeSantis since campaign launch: poll
New York Post
Former President Donald Trump has widened his lead over Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary since the Florida governor’s campaign launch, according to a new national poll.
Jun 2, 2023, 5:39 PM
The Debt-Ceiling Deal Winners and Losers
The Wall Street Journal
Biden and McCarthy emerged OK politically; Trump and Schumer didn’t fare as well
Jun 2, 2023, 4:25 PM
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Mike Pence dodges DOJ charges in documents probe: reports
New York Daily News
The Pence probe was not related to the investigation by special counsel Jack Smith into former President Donald Trump taking scores of secret documents to his Mar-a-Lago resort when he left the White House.
Jun 2, 2023, 4:17 PM
The Great Debt Ceiling Drama’s Finale
The New York Times
Readers cheer the accord and the president but voice frustration over the process. Also: The Trump tape; anti-Trump Republicans; Amazon workers.
Jun 2, 2023, 3:31 PM
DOJ closes Pence classified documents probe - and Trump lashes out
POLITICO
The close of the investigation comes just days before Pence is expected to launch a presidential bid.
Jun 2, 2023, 3:19 PM
Ivanka Trump chats with Prince William at royal wedding in Jordan
Page Six
Ivanka Trump was photographed talking to Prince William while attending the lavish wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his wife, Rajwa Al Saif.
Jun 2, 2023, 3:17 PM
Don’t be fooled - Trump’s presidential run is gaining more and more momentum
The Guardian
Objects in mirror are closer than they appear: Trump is leading the other Republican contenders, and Biden is far from safe
Jun 2, 2023, 3:16 PM