Trump News for Saturday, June 17, 2023
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Trump lacked power to declassify secret nuclear arms document, experts say
BreakingNews.ie
Trump lacked power to declassify secret nuclear arms document, experts say
Jun 17, 2023, 11:00 PM
Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen denied bid for early release from probation
The Hill
Michael Cohen, former President Trump’s onetime fixer and a key witness in the Manhattan district attorney’s case against the former president, was denied his latest bid for an early release from probation on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman rejected Cohen’s most recent request to end his probation early, ruling that it would not serve its purpose…
Jun 17, 2023, 10:42 PM
Merch sites stock up with products featuring Special Counsel Jack Smith amid Trump case
New York Post
Purveyors of political merchandise are stocking up on products featuring Jack Smith — the Department of Justice special counsel tasked with the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
Jun 17, 2023, 9:46 PM
Sunday shows preview: 2024 race heats up a saturated field; Trump indictment fallout continues
The Hill
The ever-expanding field for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and the ongoing fallout from former President Trump’s indictment will likely dominate the Sunday talk show circuit this weekend. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who will make an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” formally announced his campaign for president on Thursday, becoming the latest…
Jun 17, 2023, 8:27 PM
'Shark Tank' star Barbara Corcoran praises Donald Trump's selling skills, shrugs off recession fears, and warns of AI fallout in a new interview. Here are the 12 best quotes.
Yahoo Canada Finance
Real-estate tycoon Barbara Corcoran advises trying employment before starting a company, and explains why she doesn't invest in rich kids' companies.
Jun 17, 2023, 6:45 PM
Most Americans support Trump pardon if he’s convicted, sentenced to jail in docs case: poll
The Hill
A slim majority of Americans surveyed in a poll released Friday would support pardoning former President Trump if he is convicted and sentenced to jail over allegations that he mishandled classified documents. The Harvard CAPS-Harris poll found 53 percent of total respondents — 80 percent of Republicans and 30 percent of Democrats — would support…
Jun 17, 2023, 6:31 PM
Trump calls for replacement of 20 Republicans who voted to block censure of Adam Schiff
Salon
"There are plenty of great candidates out there," Trump said in a push to replace Republicans who disagree with him
Jun 17, 2023, 6:25 PM
Donald Trump Defeats Joe Biden in Post-Indictment Poll
Newsweek
Trump was indicted by a grand jury for the way he handled classified documents and allegedly obstructed federal efforts to get the documents returned.
Jun 17, 2023, 5:16 PM
Trump-appointed judge blocks parts of Indiana ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
Cable News Network
A Trump-appointed judge in Indiana has blocked parts of a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth from going into effect next month.
Jun 17, 2023, 5:07 PM
Jack Smith is no hero
Salon
The special prosecutor is a professional doing his job — and that is exactly why Trump fears him
Jun 17, 2023, 4:00 PM
Why are right-wing US voters so loyal to Donald Trump?
Scroll.in
As soon as the former president is in trouble, a vast majority of Republican sympathisers rally behind him.
Jun 17, 2023, 4:00 PM
Most Americans want to see Trump pardoned: poll
New York Post
Donald Trump is the far-and-away 2024 Republican presidential frontrunner, according to a Harvard-Harris poll released Friday.
Jun 17, 2023, 3:30 PM
The ‘whatabout Biden’ defense: What are the allegations made by Trump to deflect from indictment?
NBC News
Republicans are raising uncorroborated allegations about Joe Biden and Hunter Biden to deflect from former President Donald Trump federal indictment.
Jun 17, 2023, 3:28 PM
Trump is 'walking away' from conservative principles
NBC News
Mike Pence criticized Donald Trump's position on abortion and the national debt, accusing his old boss of drifting away from conservative principles.
Jun 17, 2023, 3:24 PM
“DOJ really had no choice”: Experts say non-lawyer Tom Fitton’s advice horribly backfired on Trump
Salon
Trump could have avoided charges if he listened to his lawyers. He trusted Judicial Watch activist instead.
Jun 17, 2023, 2:00 PM
Former Trump advisor questions ‘who would work for Trump’ after attacks on former staffers
The Hill
An adviser to former President Donald Trump’s 2016 and 2020 election campaigns went after his former boss on Twitter early Saturday, calling out his “vicious” attacks on other former staffers. Steve Cortes asked, “Who would work for Trump???” responding to Trump’s attacks against his former Chief of Staff John Kelly. Trump called Kelly “weak and…
Jun 17, 2023, 1:42 PM
Top Trump prosecutor Karen Gilbert has checkered past
New York Post
Karen Gilbert, a top deputy to Special Counsel Jack Smith, has a checked history with the Department of Justice and has been cited by them in the past for unethical behavior a review of Post review of public records shows.
Jun 17, 2023, 1:36 PM
Participants at Trump's Jan. 6 rally push false election claims in Virginia legislative campaigns
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
Most Republican candidates running for the Virginia legislature this year are centering their pitches to voters on issues such as education, the cost of living and gun rights.
Jun 17, 2023, 1:07 PM
Pence on Trump: I don’t know why other GOP 2024 candidates ‘presume the president will be found guilty’
The Hill
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he does not know why other 2024 Republican presidential candidates “presume” former President Trump will be found guilty of the charges he is facing. Pence said in an interview with Chuck Todd on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” which will air in full on Sunday, that discussing whether to pardon…
Jun 17, 2023, 12:49 PM
Nation needs cameras in the courtroom during Trump’s trial
The Mercury News
Allowing Americans to directly view the proceedings would send a strong message about the rule of law
Jun 17, 2023, 11:30 AM
Mike Pence vows to fire Chris Wray, blasts 'puppet-master' Soros
New York Post
Pence called Trump's indictment and arraignment Tuesday for allegedly mishandling classified documents a "sad day for the country."
Jun 17, 2023, 11:30 AM
Why do we use 'cult' to describe normal illiberal politics?
Raw Story
Hillary Clinton said during a recent presentation that Donald Trump’s followers won’t abandon him no matter how many criminal indictments are brought against him. The former Democratic presidential candidate added, “that it’s more of a cult than a political party at this point and they’re going to s...
Jun 17, 2023, 11:25 AM
Secure bathrooms to 'not a spy': Here's how the GOP is defending Trump
Yahoo News
A number of Republicans rushed to Donald Trump's defense after his indictment in the classified documents investigation.
Jun 17, 2023, 11:00 AM
Trump cruises, DeSantis flatlines in polling even after bombshell indictment
POLITICO
Three polls conducted after his second indictment show Trump in a comfortable first place.
Jun 17, 2023, 11:00 AM
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No Twitter and no smartphones: Trump and an abrupt return to old ways of reporting
The Irish Times
Pen and paper was the only way to tell the story of what was happening at Trump’s appearance in court
Jun 17, 2023, 11:00 AM