Trump News for Sunday, February 18, 2024
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GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives
New York Post
Thousands of people in South Carolina roared when Donald Trump promised to cut federal funding on “Day 1” for schools pushing what he called “transgender insanity” onto children.
Feb 18, 2024, 10:43 PM
Cheney warns of a ‘Putin wing of the Republican party’
The Hill
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), an outspoken critic of former President Trump, warned of the emergence of a “Putin wing” of the Republican party and stressed the importance of preventing its return to the White House. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Cheney sharply criticized Trump’s recent comments suggesting he would not…
Feb 18, 2024, 10:25 PM
'Tough to spin an outcome of a trial from prison': Former prosecutor on Trump conviction
Raw Story
Donald Trump's spin machine might be broken if he's convicted in the so-called "hush money" criminal trial he's facing next month.The former president has so far been able to turn his criminal and civil cases into cash from his followers, and has also benefited from a boost in the polls from ultra...
Feb 18, 2024, 10:11 PM
"We are worse than a third world country": Trump claims his "persecution" will lead to demise of US
Salon
At a Michigan campaign rally, Trump sharply criticized a judge's order for him to pay a $355 million penalty.
Feb 18, 2024, 10:09 PM
Former US President Donald Trump hawks $600 branded high-top shoes at Sneaker Con
PerthNow
Donald Trump has launched gold lame shoes with an American flag detail on the back - sold as ‘Never Surrender High-Tops’ for $US399.
Feb 18, 2024, 10:06 PM
Pastor blows up the 'love affair between Donald Trump and American evangelicals'
Raw Story
Evangelical Christians are not going to be convinced by the left to reject Donald Trump, but there's still hope it may happen anyway, according to one former pastor.Nathaniel Manderson, who was educated at a conservative seminary and has been a pastor, a career counselor, and a high school teacher, ...
Feb 18, 2024, 9:43 PM
Donald Trump's Debt and Legal Troubles Make Him Unfit for Office: Ex-Ally
Newsweek
John Bolton said Donald Trump's debt amid his legal cases makes him vulnerable to being taken advantage of by foreign influences.
Feb 18, 2024, 8:37 PM
John Bolton: ‘If Trump is elected, there will be celebrations in the Kremlin’
POLITICO
Putin sees the former president as an "easy mark," Trump's former national security adviser said.
Feb 18, 2024, 8:30 PM
'Hot garbage': Ex-GOP lawmaker calls out anti-Biden Dems who are 'beating themselves'
Raw Story
If Joe Biden loses against Donald Trump in 2024, it will be the fault of Democrats who started eating their own, according to a former GOP lawmaker.Former Republican representative David Jolly (FL) appeared on MSNBC's Alex Witt Reports on Sunday, and was asked about the recent actions of Rep. Rash...
Feb 18, 2024, 8:21 PM
Republicans Push Hard Line on Russia While Defending Trump’s NATO Comments
The New York Times
Fearful of antagonizing the former president, congressional Republicans downplayed the remarks, instead lauding the former president’s record and criticizing President Biden.
Feb 18, 2024, 7:39 PM
Lara Trump says she would be ‘honored’ to step into RNC co-chair role
The Hill
Lara Trump on Sunday expressed optimism for the prospect of becoming the next co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and emphasized the importance of November’s election to reverse what she called the nation’s “bad leadership.” Asked on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures” for her expectations when it comes to leadership in the RNC, Lara…
Feb 18, 2024, 7:14 PM
Republicans return to Antebellum era theories to justify Trump’s civil war push
Salon
The crisis alongside the Texas border is just the latest instance of Republicans looking back to Antebellum
Feb 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
Donald Trump calls NYC boycotting truckers 'great patriots' - after $355m ruling
The News International
A group of truckers, who want to boycott New York following the $355 million fraud decision against Donald Trump, have been praised by the former president as great patriots. In support of Trump,...
Feb 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
Haley dodges questions on whether she would support Trump nomination: ‘Y’all can talk about support later’
The Hill
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Sunday would not say directly whether she would support former President Trump if he’s the ultimate party nominee for president. During the first 2024 GOP primary debate, Haley was among the vast majority of candidates who raised their hands to signal they’d support Trump if he became the party…
Feb 18, 2024, 6:35 PM
Nikki Haley condemns Donald Trump's silence on Alexey Navalny's death: ‘bone-chilling ...all he did was empower Putin’
Livemint
US Presidential Polls 2024: Nikki Haley condemns Trump's foreign policy for failing to address Navalny's death, accusing Putin of silencing political opponents. Haley pledges a more assertive approach towards China and adversaries, differing from Trump's stance on NATO and Ukraine aid.
Feb 18, 2024, 6:30 PM
Trump Fraud Ruling Threatens to Handcuff Family Business Operations
Livemint
The former president is likely to seek a quick postponement of the $355 million decision during an appeal.
Feb 18, 2024, 6:30 PM
Kamala Harris Should 'Prosecute Case' Against Trump: Charlamagne tha God
Newsweek
Charlamagne tha God said Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't met his expectations but there's still time for her to "pivot."
Feb 18, 2024, 6:28 PM
Trump VP contender Tim Scott doesn't want to talk about vice president's role in certifying election
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
Sen. Tim Scott is treading carefully on questions about whether he would have certified the 2020 election had he been vice president at that time.
Feb 18, 2024, 6:20 PM
Tim Scott shrugs off Trump's birther attacks on Haley, then claims her rhetoric goes 'further'
New York Post
Sen. Tim Scott brushed aside former President Donald Trump's withering attacks on Republican rival Nikki Haley and suggested her rhetoric has been even worse.
Feb 18, 2024, 6:19 PM
Cruz says he doesn’t know if McConnell runs for reelection if Trump wins White House
The Hill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Sunday said he is unsure if Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will run for reelection if former President Trump takes back the White House in November, given the frequent tension between the two men. Pressed by “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo if he believes McConnell will not run…
Feb 18, 2024, 6:08 PM
Trump's $399 Sneakers Sell Out Quickly
Newser
Donald Trump's new line of $399 sneakers sold out in a matter of hours, reports Axios . The former president pitched the high-tops at Sneaker Con in Philly over the weekend,...
Feb 18, 2024, 6:00 PM
Cheney warns of Republican Party ‘Putin wing’ after Navalny death
Cable News Network
GOP former Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday warned of a Republican Party “Putin wing” after former President Donald Trump responded to the death of outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny without actually mentioning him or Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Feb 18, 2024, 5:58 PM
Haley calls Trump’s NATO comments ‘bone-chilling’ and empowering to Putin
Cable News Network
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley called former President Donald Trump’s recent NATO comments “bone-chilling” and empowering to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Feb 18, 2024, 5:57 PM
Fox host turns tables on guest: 'Why does Trump's experience count and Biden's doesn't?'
Raw Story
Fox News host Arthel Neville grilled conservative pundit Gianno Caldwell after he suggested Donald Trump should re-elected because of his experience. During an interview on Sunday, Neville asked Caldwell why Trump was leading Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in her home state of Sou...
Feb 18, 2024, 5:46 PM
Michael Cohen suggests Trump’s mounting legal fees make him ‘thoroughly compromised’: ‘He is for sale’
The Hill
Michael Cohen — who long served as former President Trump’s personal lawyer and fixer — warned Sunday of the potential risk of sending Trump back to the White House with mounting legal fees and financial liabilities. “We need to be very careful about him as a potential president because he is for sale,” Cohen, now…
Feb 18, 2024, 5:46 PM