Donald Trump is not happy that a jury determined he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll. “I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHO THIS WOMAN IS,” the former president ranted on Truth Social minutes after the jury handed down the verdict. “THIS VERDICT IS A DISGRACE – A CONTINUATION OF …
Read More »DeSantis' Debate Prep Strategy: Don't 'Piss Off' Trump Voters, 2018 Videos Reveal
When he was running for governor of Florida in 2018, Ron DeSantis‘ debate strategy was clear: don’t “piss off” Trump’s base. Video of the now-governor’s debate prep sessions reveals he was struggling to “find a way” to disagree with Trump “in a way that’s not going to piss off all …
Read More »Trump 2024: Bring Back the 'Muslim Ban' — and Expand It
Donald Trump for months has been telling people close to him that he plans to bring back his infamous “Muslim ban” if he’s reelected in 2024, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. “Gotta bring it back,” Trump has said of the policy, according to the two …
Read More »Watch a Pissed-Off Trump Answer Questions About Alleged E. Jean Carroll Rape
Donald Trump hasn’t been mounting much of a defense in the defamation and battery case E. Jean Carroll brought against the former president. In fact, his lawyers told the court earlier this week they wouldn’t be presenting any defense at all, and that Trump would not be appearing at the …
Read More »Tucker Is Itching to Host His Own GOP Debate — Starring Trump: Report
The Republican presidential primary debates aren’t likely to play out in a neat and orderly fashion. The New York Times reported earlier this week that Donald Trump, as of now the overwhelming favorite to secure the nomination, is probably going to skip one or both of the first two debates. …
Read More »Trump Complains That He, a 'Rich Person,' Has to Deal With Rape Trial
Donald Trump took a break while golfing in Ireland on Thursday to complain to reporters that he, a “famous rich and political person that’s leading the polls by 40 points,” has to deal with a rape trial. While the former president has spent the last several days hitting the links …
Read More »Trump Vows to Empower Political Pastors on Christian Nationalist Broadcast
In an interview on a Christian nationalist broadcast, Donald Trump vowed to empower religious leaders politically, by permanently ending restrictions against churches that weigh in on elections. “They’ve silenced you,” said Trump. “Christianity, I believe is being hit much harder than any other religion is.” In his comments, aired Tuesday …
Read More »Trump Isn't Even Bothering to Present a Defense in E. Jean Carroll Rape Trial
Donald Trump will not take the stand or have his attorneys present a defense in the defamation and battery trial brought against him by author E. Jean Carroll. Attorneys for the former president told U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan on Wednesday that they would be declining to present witnesses …
Read More »'Like 40 Million Hands': E. Jean Carroll Witness Says Trump Groped Her on Plane
In 2016, businesswoman Jessica Leeds described to The New York Times how Donald Trump groped her non-consensually during a 1979 flight to New York City. On Tuesday, Leeds recounted her story under oath as a witness on behalf of E. Jean Carroll, who has accused the former president of raping …
Read More »Trump Failed to Bail Himself Out of Rape Case With Mistrial Request
Donald Trump‘s asked for a mistrial as the E. Jean Carroll rape trial enters its second week. Joe Tacopina filed the request early Monday morning, arguing that Judge Lewis Kaplan has made “pervasive unfair and prejudicial rulings” against the former president. Judge Kaplan rejected the request later on Monday. Tacopina …
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