Trump cultists

The Hill reports: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) dodged a question Sunday on whether he is concerned about political violence if former President Trump loses the presidential election. Trump told Time magazine in a recent interview that “it depends” when asked if there could be political violence after the election if he doesn’t win. Burgum sidestepped the question and …

“As a Christian, I believe the gospel in full, every letter. The gospel says Jesus, a Jewish man – son of God – messiah, was handed over to be crucified (killed) by the chief priest, the elders, and the Jewish crowd which was prophesied in Isaiah 53. And the gospel also says, Jesus rose from the dead after 3 days. …

The New York Post reports: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem stood by a passage in her upcoming book in which she chided that President Biden’s troubled dog Commander should “say hello to” Cricket, the 14-month-old dog that she recalled shooting. Noem stressed that Commander, who was removed from the White House last fall following dozens of biting incidents, had presented …

Mediaite reports: Seantor Tim Scott (R-SC) — during an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker — repeatedly refused to commit to accepting the results of the 2024 election. In what was an utterly surreal exchange on Sunday’s Meet the Press, Welker tried, and tried, and tried again to get the South Carolina senator to say he will accept the results of …

Politico reports: Kristi Noem cast herself as the victim of a liberal- and media-run smear campaign at a Republican donor retreat on Saturday, the latest in a string of defensive appearances as her star power and chances of a vice presidential nomination seem to have dimmed. “Listen, going through hard things, and I’ve been through a few of them — …

The Hill reports: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he is sending Chick-fil-A to counter protesters against pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Saturday. “I’m so proud of the courageous young men at @UNC that protected our flag and stood up for America against the pro-Hamas protesters on their campus,” Graham said in a post …

“If you’re wondering why Americans keep voting with their feet, here’s another reason. According to a declaration made this week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the month of July will now be ‘freedom month.’ “Starting July 1st in the Sunshine State, things like fishing, camping, pool and other outdoor supplies like sunscreen, bug spray and charcoal for grilling will be …

CBS News reports: Republican Rep. Troy Nehls has repeatedly claimed to be the recipient of two Bronze Star medals and a Combat Infantryman Badge from his time in the U.S. Army serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. But military documents obtained by CBS News after a months-long investigation and a review of his service record by the U.S. Army at the …

The Associated Press reports: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is releasing a new book called “No Going Back,” but on Friday her office said she would actually be going back to correct some errors — including a false claim that she once met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The Republican governor’s new book was part of an overt …

The Hill reports: Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto pushed back on a claim by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) that progressive billionaire George Soros has funded groups involved in pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. “You’ve got groups that are funded by George Soros. There are Palestinian rights groups that I believe are involved, funded by George Soros, and they need to …

Mediaite reports: Appearing on Friday’s Jesse Watters Primetime, Rachel Campos-Duffy and guest host Pete Hegseth criticized some of those whom President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom earlier in the day. Campos-Duffy offered a list of alternatives. “So, I thought, America’s frat boys, they could use the Medal of Freedom,” she said. “Donald J. Trump, he never gives …

From the Justice Department: Marc Shultz, 66, of Chula Vista, California has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta on charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis because of her prosecution of Former President Donald Trump. Shultz made his initial appearance in federal court in San Diego, California on May 2, 2024, …

“Who are you from? What network is this? You run your own YouTube channel? Right. You fund it yourself? You can say whatever you want? You work for Dominion! This guy must work for Dominion and Smartmatic! “Let me tell you something, I’m the American dream on steroids! I was an ex-crack addict and found Jesus Christ! You need help! …

Los Angeles Magazine reports: A video was posted on X Thursday of a group of counter-protestors at the University of Mississippi — or Ole Miss — shouting and making monkey noises towards a Black woman who was part of a group protesting the war in Gaza. Another bystander at the university uploaded a video of the students shouting “Lizzo! Lizzo! …

“Sure, the deep state, they can stop some men, some presidents. They stopped Richard Nixon 50 years ago this summer, 1974, August, that’s when Richard Nixon resigned. And, contrary to a lot of people, well, what they think they know about that, it wasn’t really Nixon. “He didn’t do anything wrong. It was a deep state plot to get him. …

The Associated Press reports: A Georgia business owner who bragged that he “fed” a police officer to a mob of rioters storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced on Thursday to nearly five years in prison for his repeated attacks on law enforcement during the insurrection. Jack Wade Whitton struck an officer with a metal crutch and …

Playbook reports: This promises to be an interesting book tour. Just as the dog-killing news cycle was cresting, a South Dakota publication, The Dakota Scout, reported on an anecdote in “No Going Back” that on its face is highly improbable: Noem’s claim that she met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un when she served in Congress. “I remember when …

“I’m not allowed to testify. I’m under gag order I guess, right? I can’t even testify. We’re gonna be appealing the gag order. I’d love to answer their questions. They’re very easy questions. The easiest questions so far. But I’m not allowed to testify because this judge, who’s totally conflicted, has me under an unconstitutional gag order Nobody’s ever had …

From the Justice Department: A Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty today to multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses, including assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Her actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. …

Law & Crime reports: A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by a vocal critic of Black Lives Matter challenging the city of Honolulu’s refusal to allow him to register his red Pontiac Firebird with a vanity plate reading “FCKBLM.” Edward Odquina sued the city after his preferred license plate was revoked for being too profane. Odquina said in …