THREAD: donald trump

Trump DROPS in Polls as Ramaswamy GAINS Steam

28 August 2023 — For the first time since April, Donald Trump’s average polling percentage has dropped below 50% in the Republic primaries. Vivek Ramaswamy continues to close the gap between him and DeSantis, with less than 5% between the two.

Donald Trump Raises $7.1M Since Atlanta MUGSHOT Released

27 August 2023 — The Donald Trump election campaign has announced a raise of $7.1 million since his police mugshot was taken in Atlanta, Georgia, last Thursday, with a significant portion coming from merchandise featuring his scowling face.

Trump’s FIRST Twitter Post Since Ban Features MUGSHOT

24 August 2023 — Donald Trump has returned to X (formerly Twitter) with his first post since he was de-platformed in January 2021. The post prominently featured the mugshot taken after the former president was processed at the Atlanta jail in Georgia.

Ramaswamy SURGES in Polls After GOP Debate

24 August 2023 — Vivek Ramaswamy has seen a sharp uptick in polls after the Republican primary debate. The 38-year-old former biotech CEO is now polling over 10%, just 4% behind second-place Ron DeSantis.

DeSantis Campaign Faces BACKLASH Over Controversial Debate Memo

19 August 2023 — Ron DeSantis’s campaign recently distanced itself from leaked debate notes that advised him to “defend” Donald Trump and aggressively challenge Vivek Ramaswamy. The notes, supported by a Super PAC backing DeSantis, also hinted at invoking Ramaswamy’s Hindu faith.

Trump to SKIP GOP Debate for Tucker Carlson Interview

18 August 2023 — Donald Trump has chosen to bypass the upcoming Republican primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Instead, the former US President will engage in an online discussion with ex-Fox News personality Tucker Carlson. Trump’s decision, influenced by his commanding lead in national Republican polls, aims to avoid potential on-stage confrontations.

Trump’s Election Interference Trial Set to COINCIDE with Pivotal Republican Primary Date

17 August 2023 — Donald Trump’s election interference trial is slated to commence just before an important Republican primary date, as per recent court documents.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proposed the 4 March start date, ensuring it doesn’t interfere with other ongoing cases against the former president. This overlap has sparked attention, given the critical timing in the Republican primaries.

Rising Star Vivek Ramaswamy Continues to CLIMB in GOP Primary Polls

14 August 2023 — Former Roivant Sciences founder Vivek Ramaswamy, 38, is making waves in his presidential campaign. He currently positions at 7.5% between leading Republican candidate Donald Trump and Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis, who now polls at under 15%.

Trump Running in 2024 to Avoid JAIL Says Former GOP Congressman

13 August 2023 — Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential run is under scrutiny, as former Texas Republican congressman, Will Hurd, suggests he’s doing it to “stay out of jail.” Hurd’s comments were made in a recent CNN interview, attracting attention from other Republicans, including Chris Christie, who questioned Trump’s viability against Joe Biden.

Judge Gives Trump Small VICTORY in 2020 Election Case

11 August 2023 — Donald Trump achieved a victory in his legal battle over the 2020 election case on Friday. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that the protective order restricting evidence in the pre-trial discovery process will only cover sensitive documents.

Trump SLAMS Biden for US Women’s Soccer Team Defeat in World Cup

07 August 2023 — The US Women’s Soccer Team faced a defeat by Sweden in the Women’s World Cup’s round of 16, marking their earliest exit ever. Former President Donald Trump linked the loss to the current state of the nation under President Joe Biden. In a social media post, he described the defeat as “fully emblematic of what is happening to our once great Nation under Crooked Joe Biden.”

Trump Demands Judge’s RECUSAL in ‘Highly Partisan’ Election Case

06 August 2023 — Donald Trump has announced his intention to ask Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee, to step aside in his election fraud case. On his social media platform, Truth Social, he voiced concerns that he would not receive a fair trial with her presiding, referring to the matter as “the ridiculous freedom of speech, slash fair elections case.

Trump Pleads NOT Guilty in Court, Calls It Political Persecution

03 August 2023 — Former US President Donald Trump has pled not guilty in a Washington DC court for conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election. During his arraignment, Trump confirmed his name, age, and that he was not under any influence, later telling reporters that he saw the case as political persecution.

‘Corruption, Scandal, and Failure’: Trump REACTS After Four New Charges

02 August 2023 — Former President Donald Trump has been charged with four new criminal counts, including conspiracy to defraud the US and obstruction of an official proceeding on 6 January 2021. Trump accused officials of corruption and described the charges as a political witch hunt.

Allies, along with some rivals within the Republican party, have spoken out in his defense. Though allowed to appear virtually, Trump is expected to attend court in person, where he may enter a plea without being arrested.

Iowa Event: ONE Republican Challenges Trump and Gets BOOED

29 July 2023 — At an Iowa event where a dozen of Donald Trump’s Republican rivals spoke, only one candidate, former Texas congressman Will Hurd dared to challenge the former president and was met with loud boos.

Kevin McCarthy STANDS With Trump Amid New Charges

28 July 2023 — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy refused to be drawn into the controversy surrounding Trump and shifted his focus to President Biden. The Republican Speaker voiced concerns not over the charges against Trump but Biden’s mishandling of classified documents.

Mike Pence UNSURE of Trump’s Criminality on 6 January

24 July 2023 — Ex-vice president Mike Pence expressed doubt about the criminality of Donald Trump’s actions linked to the 6th January 2021 Capitol protest. Pence, now eyeing the presidential seat, stated on CNN’s “State of the Union” that despite Trump’s words being reckless, their legality remains uncertain in his view.

Trump’s Classified Docs Trial Set for MAY 20 Amid Election Run

21 July 2023 — Donald Trump faces a court trial in the spring of next year for alleged mishandling of classified documents, ruled by Judge Aileen Cannon. The case, set for May 20th, centers around accusations that Trump improperly stored sensitive files at his Mar-a-Lago estate post-presidency and obstructed government attempts to recover them.

Justice Department Targets Trump: Potential ARREST Looms Over January 6

18 July 2023 — Former President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that he had been declared a target by the Department of Justice in the investigation surrounding the events of January 6. Through a statement on his Truth Social platform, he shared that special counsel Jack Smith had informed him via a letter on Sunday.

Donald Trump Tells Ron DeSantis to ‘Get HOME to Florida’

16 July 2023 — In a fiery Saturday night address, Donald Trump bluntly advised his Republican nomination rival, Ron DeSantis, to “get home to Florida,” accusing him of overlooking his duties as governor.

Trump, Carlson, and Gaetz Set to HEADLINE Turning Point USA’s Inaugural Conference

15 July 2023 — Former President Donald Trump will headline the inaugural two-day Turning Point USA conference alongside Tucker Carlson and Matt Gaetz. This event coincides with his legal team’s efforts in Georgia to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from an election interference investigation against him.

Trump IGNITES Crowd with Bold Education Revamp and Stand on Transgender Athletes

01 July 2023 — Donald Trump, the leading 2024 Republican presidential candidate, addressed a crowd at a Moms for Liberty event in Philadelphia. The conservative parents’ rights group heard Trump discuss issues concerning transgender athletes in women’s sports and an idea for the public to elect school principals.

Trump Says Putin is ‘WEAKENED’ by Failed Mutiny

30 June 2023 — The former US president and top Republican contender, Donald Trump, believes Vladimir Putin is vulnerable after the failed Wagner Group mutiny in Russia. He urged the US to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, saying, “I want people to stop dying over this ridiculous war,” during a telephone interview.

Trump SURGES Ahead in Republican Primary Polls

25 June 2023 — Donald Trump is outpacing his closest Republican contender in the race for the party’s presidential nomination, despite facing legal challenges. A recent NBC News poll reveals that Trump is the first choice for 51% of those surveyed, extending his lead over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Chris Christie BOOED Over Trump Critique at Faith Conference

23 June 2023 — Chris Christie faced a hostile reaction at the Faith and Freedom Coalition conference when he criticized Donald Trump. The former New Jersey Governor told the evangelical crowd that Trump’s refusal to take responsibility was a failure in leadership.

Donald Trump APPEARS in Court to Face Federal INDICTMENT

13 June 2023 — Donald Trump appeared in a Miami court to face 37 counts in a federal indictment relating to classified documents found a Mar-a-Lago.

Mike Pence ENTERS Presidential Race, Paving Way for SHOWDOWN with Trump

08 June 2023 — Ex-Vice President Mike Pence has officially launched his presidential campaign, signaling a clash with former President Donald Trump. Pence started his campaign on Wednesday with a video and later a speech in Iowa where he criticized his former boss.

Durham Report: FBI UNJUSTIFIABLY Investigated Trump Campaign

15 May 2023 — Special Counsel John Durham has concluded that the FBI unjustifiably initiated a full investigation into alleged connections between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia, a decision that permitted the use of more comprehensive surveillance tools.

Legacy Media IMPLODES in Outrage Over CNN Town Hall

12 May 2023 — Following CNN’s town hall with Donald Trump, the media went into meltdown, furious at their fellow media giant for giving the former president a platform. Host Kaitlan Collins was criticized for her perceived lackluster fact-checking of Trump, but despite her best attempts, the audience saw him as more credible.

Donald Trump DOMINATES the CNN Town Hall

11 May 2023 — Donald Trump dominated the CNN town hall hosted by Kaitlan Collins, with the crowd firmly behind the former president as they cheered and laughed at his remarks.

Mike Pence TESTIFIES Before Grand Jury in Trump Probe

29 April 2023 — Former US Vice-President Mike Pence has testified for over seven hours before a federal grand jury in a criminal investigation probing Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Donald Trump POSTS to Instagram for the FIRST Time Since Ban

18 April 2023 — The former president Trump has posted to Instagram promoting his digital trading cards that “sold out in record time” to the tune of $4.6 million. This was Trump’s first post in over two years since he was banned from the platform after the events of 6 January 2021. Trump was reinstated on Instagram and Facebook in January this year but has not posted until now.

Stormy Daniels SPEAKS Out in Piers Morgan Interview

07 April 2023 — Adult film actress Stormy Daniels spoke out in her first major interview since Donald Trump was indicted for allegedly paying her hush money to conceal their affair. In the interview with Piers Morgan, Daniels said she wants Mr. Trump to be “held accountable” but that his crimes are not “worthy of incarceration.”

Donald Trump PICTURED in Court for Arraignment

04 April 2023 — The former president was pictured sitting with his legal team in the New York courtroom as he was charged with 34 felony counts relating to hush money payments to pornstar Stormy Daniels. Mr. Trump pled not guilty to all charges.

Donald Trump ARRIVES in New York for Court Battle

03 April 2023 — Former president Donald Trump arrived in New York ready for his arraignment hearing on Tuesday where he is expected to be criminally charged for hush money payments to pornstar Stormy Daniels.

Trump Popularity SKYROCKETS Over DeSantis in New Poll

02 April 2023 — A recent YouGov poll conducted after Donald Trump was indicted shows Trump surging to his largest-ever lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. In the previous survey conducted less than two weeks ago, Trump led DeSantis by 8 percentage points. However, in the latest poll, Trump is leading DeSantis by 26 percentage points.

TRUMP Indictment: Judge to Oversee Trial is Undoubtedly BIASED

01 April 2023 — The judge set to face Donald Trump in the courtroom is no stranger to cases involving the former president and has a track record of ruling against him. Justice Juan Merchan is set to oversee Trump’s hush money trial but was previously the judge who presided over the prosecution and conviction of the Trump Organization last year and even started his career in the Manhattan District attorney’s office.

‘WITCH-HUNT’: Grand Jury INDICTS President Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payments to Pornstar

30 March 2023 — The Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump for alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The case accuses him of making payments to the adult film actress in return for her silence over their reported affair. Trump categorically denies any wrongdoing, calling it a product of a “corrupt, depraved and weaponized justice system.”

Trump’s TAX Returns to be Made Public on FRIDAY

27 December 2022 — The Democrat-controlled House ways and means committee voted to make President Trump’s tax returns filed between 2015 and 2021 public on Friday.