Tag Archives: Trump cultists

“I think this is a terrible choice for the country, but it is a choice. At the end of the day, we have to select between two different individuals. And I’ve said all along that I think it’s my duty to pick the person I think will do the least harm to the country. And I and I think that …

“Today – what they did when they voted to fund further fund Ukraine – and they were waving Ukrainian flags around and chanting Ukraine! I don’t know what country I’m in anymore! And I think the American people are absolutely shocked and floored by what we witnessed in the House of Representatives today. We’ve got to have a huge come …

Politico reports: A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of veteran Republican campaign operative Jesse Benton for steering an illegal Russian contribution to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Benton, who played leading roles in the presidential campaigns of Ron and Rand Paul and worked briefly as Mitch McConnell’s campaign manager, helped facilitate an improper $25,000 payment to the …

Florida Politics reports: Sen. Rick Scott is practicing perseverance in sending again the articles of impeachment to Alejandro Mayorkas, the United States’ Director of Homeland Security, after the Democratic-controlled Senate dismissed the House charges without a trial, and after Mayorkas admitted he didn’t even read the papers. “Under oath, you testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental …

The Washington Post reports: At least 10 men wearing the uniform of the Proud Boys, a violent extremist group, appeared outside the entrance of a rally here for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, prompting condemnation from President Biden’s campaign. The men — wearing black and yellow shirts, hats and masks identifying them as Proud Boys — were seen walking along …

“This is the third betrayal by Mike Johnson. He delivered a two part omnibus, funded the Department of Justice – 91 federal indictments against President Trump – funded the FBI that raided Mar-A-Lago, gave him a brand new FBI building, funded Joe Biden’s open border policies that are killing Americans every single day. “Then he reauthorized FISA that spied on …

From the Justice Department: Four men from California were sentenced to prison today after they were previously convicted of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and other charges related to their conduct during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain …

From the Justice Department: A Maryland man was sentenced today to 66 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His 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 …

Axios reports: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced Friday he is joining a motion to vacate against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), the third Republican to do so. It’s the latest salvo in a growing GOP rebellion against Johnson that threatens to topple his speakership unless Democrats come to his rescue. The move comes after the House advanced a foreign aid …

The Huffington Post reports: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) complained on Fox News Thursday that American infrastructure is in disrepair. But as viewers pointed out, he was one of the Republican senators who voted against a massive bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed in 2021. “It just strikes me that more and more, nothing really works in America anymore,” Hawley told Fox …

“And we need jury nullification in this case. You need jury nullification. And if you have the ability to serve on Trump’s jury or — and you’re a conservative and you’re, you know — or the one of the next juries that comes up, get on there. “And I’m gonna say this right now as loud as possible. Get on …

Angry White Men reports: While discussing crime rates in New York City, white nationalist Laura Loomer remarked on her Rumble show, Loomer Unleashed, that she could be mayor if she could “get more melanin” and “learn Ebonics.” Loomer also did a racist impression of an African migrant, whom she compared to a Somali pirate from the movie Captain Phillips. Loomer, …

Courthouse News reports: A federal judge ruled today that the indictment for Donald Trump employees Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira was detailed enough for both to stand trial on accusations they conspired with their boss to hide sensitive records at his Mar-a-Lago resort. U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon rejected arguments in an order filed Thursday from Trump’s co-defendants …

Banking Dive reports: Fifteen Republican attorneys general sent a letter to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan this week accusing the lender of “de-banking” certain individuals for their religious or political identities. “Your discriminatory behavior is a serious threat to free speech and religious freedom, is potentially illegal, and is causing political and regulatory backlash. Your bank needs to be …

ABC News reports: The House Ethics Committee is investigating whether or not Rep. Matt Gaetz used illicit drugs as a member of Congress, multiple sources familiar with the committee’s work told ABC News. Committee investigators have inquired about whether Gaetz was under the influence of drugs at parties in Florida after becoming a member of Congress in 2017, according to …

“I want to be really clear, by the way, if we’re talking about 2020 and we’re talking about elections — I want to say this just flat out, for anyone who’s paying attention, because I know there’s some news outlets out there that like to tune into this show. “I can fully believe, and I do fully believe, that there …

“Today’s jury selection was just as bad as Tuesday. One prospective juror said she wouldn’t believe Trump even if his tongue were notarized. She also called him racist and sexist on social media. Another one said her son worked in DC and when asked for who, she said Hakeem Jeffries, the top House Democrat. One woman said she marched at …

Law & Crime reports: The so-called “Kraken” of the legal system has won a personal and professional victory in the Lone Star State. On Thursday, a Dallas-based court of appeals upheld a trial court decision that decided against any form of discipline for attorney Sidney Powell over her November 2020 lawsuits that sought “to prevent the certification of election results …

The Daily Beast reports: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog was spotted engaging with the MAGA faithful outside of Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Downtown Manhattan this week. Triumph starts trying to engaging with “diverse” Trump fans, “a virtual rainbow, representing every kind of mental disorder”—or, “a real who’s who of who’s off their meds”—but can barely get his jokes in …

“I guess their reasoning is they want Russia to win so badly that they want to oust the Speaker over it. I mean that’s a strange position to take. I think they want to be in the minority too. I think that’s an obvious reality. I’m still trying to process all the bullshit. “To be clear, he’s being threatened for …