Trump News for Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Kevin O’Leary: ‘Rogue judge’ handed down Trump fraud verdict
The Hill
“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary blasted the $355 million New York business fraud judgment against former President Trump on Wednesday, predicting that it will quickly be shot down on appeal. O’Leary said that the judgment came from a “rogue judge” who went far beyond the norms of the law and is putting New York business…
Feb 21, 2024, 11:54 PM
Trump has no shortage of willing running mates as most VP shortlist picks would take the job
New York Post
Nearly every person Donald Trump said was on his shortlist for a potential VP pick has said they would be open to serving as his No. 2.
Feb 21, 2024, 11:44 PM
'Get the popcorn ready': Experts say Trump's name could be stripped from Trump Tower
Raw Story
If Donald Trump refuses to pay his fine to New York after losing his fraud trial, it means his properties could be seized, experts said on MSNBC Wednesday.They discussed Judge Arthur Engoron's hefty $355 million fine after finding Trump liable for years of fraud, and noted that unless the former pre...
Feb 21, 2024, 11:44 PM
Trump talks a big game during his Fox News town hall
New York Post
Former President Donald Trump covered a range of topics — including his enemies — during a Fox News town hall event in South Carolina.
Feb 21, 2024, 11:40 PM
The real reason Trump wants the White House again
The Australian Financial Review
The Republican frontrunner is hoping to cash in on the presidency to mend his business woes.
Feb 21, 2024, 11:10 PM
Most voters say Biden, Trump both mentally unfit for 2nd term, poll finds
Raw Story
American voters are broadly skeptical that President Joe Biden is mentally fit to serve a second term, and most do not think his potential general election rival Donald Trump is mentally fit either, according to a Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday.Sixty-four percent of respondents in th...
Feb 21, 2024, 11:03 PM
Gabbard to headline fundraiser at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
The Hill
Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is slated to appear at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort next month. According to an invitation shared exclusively with The Hill, Gabbard is set to be the keynote speaker at the 917 Society’s annual fundraiser on March 7 for a night in Palm Beach “celebrating the Constitution.” The event comes after Trump,…
Feb 21, 2024, 11:01 PM
Trump asks judge to delay enforcing the $355 million civil fraud decision for one month
Cable News Network
Former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing the civil fraud case to delay enforcing the $355 million judgment against him for one month.
Feb 21, 2024, 10:56 PM
A Trump Org. without a Trump?
The Hill
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fraud verdict threatens Trump’s real estate empire The far-reaching ruling in former President Trump’s civil fraud case could leave the Trump family’s New York real estate empire without a Trump at the helm for the first time…
Feb 21, 2024, 10:56 PM
Ron DeSantis shares his concerns about Trump in a private call with supporters
NBC News
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told backers of his unsuccessful presidential bid that Trump should not play “identity politics” when picking a 2024 running mate.
Feb 21, 2024, 10:46 PM
Trump Judge Gives Florida a Win in Border Fight With Biden Admin
Newsweek
A Trump-appointed judge provided legal standing to a Florida official who has sued the Biden administration multiple times.
Feb 21, 2024, 10:37 PM
Republican prosecutor in Arizona takes swipe at New York district attorney prosecuting Trump
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
The Republican prosecutor of Arizona’s most populous county says she opposes the extradition of a suspect in the death of a woman who was fatally bludgeoned in a New York City hotel room.
Feb 21, 2024, 10:29 PM
Judge Cannon could be yanked from Trump docs case without Jack Smith asking for it: expert
Raw Story
Former Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Weissmann explained that the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals could remove Judge Aileen Cannon from the Donald Trump documents case without anyone asking for it. Cannon has already been overturned by the higher court twice, and if special counsel Jack Smith a...
Feb 21, 2024, 10:23 PM
‘Who’s going to do that?’: Trump faces hurdles in securing appeal bond for fraud case
NBC News
Former President Donald Trump is gearing up to fight a massive fine in the New York business fraud case that threatens to erase most of the cash he says he has on hand.
Feb 21, 2024, 10:08 PM
NY AG on Trump judgments: ‘If you want something done, give it to a woman’
The Hill
In an ABC News exclusive interview, New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) spoke about the recent ruling in which her lawsuit forced former President Trump to pay more than $350 million in penalties. ABC’s Aaron Katersky asked James why, so far in Trump’s legal issues, only women have held him to account. “Why is…
Feb 21, 2024, 10:05 PM
Biden considering executive action to close southern border, sources say
Cable News Network
The White House is considering executive action that would allow President Joe Biden to effectively shut down the border to migrants crossing unlawfully, according to three sources familiar with the matter—a maneuver reminiscent of controversial action from the Donald Trump era and is sure to invite fierce backlash from immigration advocates and progressives.
Feb 21, 2024, 9:53 PM
Most voters say Biden, Trump mentally unfit for 2nd term: poll
New York Daily News
American voters are broadly skeptical that President Biden is mentally fit to serve a second term, and most do not think his possible general election rival Donald Trump is mentally fit either, according to a Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday.
Feb 21, 2024, 9:49 PM
Donald Trump has zero qualifications for making an athletic shoe, but he doesn’t need any in today’s sports-based fashion
The Globe and Mail
Trump’s ‘Never Surrenders’ are laughably, cringingly ridiculous, but their value lies in their uselessness
Feb 21, 2024, 9:44 PM
Trump-loving Newsmax turns on Florida Republicans over 'dangerous' bills
Raw Story
Newsmax, a far-right cable network that is all in for former President Donald Trump and helped him promote election conspiracy theories, is sounding the alarm to condemn a pair of bills advanced by Republicans in the Florida legislature that are intended to make it easier to sue outlets like The New...
Feb 21, 2024, 9:43 PM
Why is Nikki Haley staying in the GOP primary?
Yahoo News
The South Carolina governor has lost numerous primaries and caucuses to Donald Trump but insists she’ll keep fighting anyway.
Feb 21, 2024, 9:35 PM
Trump Faces Warning Signs That His Fundraising Prowess May Have Limits In 2024 Campaign
News18
Donald Trump's legendary ability to raise massive sums of political cash may be on a collision course with a new and unpleasant reality.
Feb 21, 2024, 9:30 PM
Ron DeSantis not considering being Trump's vice president
New York Post
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would not consider being Donald Trump's running mate one day after the former president confirmed the Florida Gov. was on his "short list."
Feb 21, 2024, 9:23 PM
Trump faces obstacles to securing an appeal bond in fraud case
CNBC
Donald Trump plans to fight the massive fine he received in his New York business fraud case. But first, he has to secure a bond — and that might not be easy.
Feb 21, 2024, 9:07 PM
Trump Has NATO's-and the West's-Best Interests in Mind | Opinion
Newsweek
President Trump has the ability once again to show the world that the United States and its allies have the strength to keep at bay geopolitical adversaries.
Feb 21, 2024, 8:50 PM