A new book claims that former President Donald Trump wanted the protesters of George Floyd to be shot in the legs. “Can’t you shoot them? “Just shoot them in the leg or something?” Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper claims that Mr. Trump asked at the time. Speaking at a rally in Ohio yesterday, Mr. Trump was ridiculed for forgetting the name of JD Vance, the Senate nominee and former Hillbilly Elegy writer who has advocated for the open Senate seat. Instead, he confused the name of Mr. Vance with that of Josh Mandel, another late-growing Trumpist who had previously been considered a pioneer in the critical seat. At another rally in Nebraska, Mr. Trump appeared with Charles Herbster, a candidate for governor accused of sexual misconduct by at least eight women. Mr. Trump complained that Herbster “has been maligned and it is a pity. That’s why I came here. ” He added: “It would be easy for me to say, ‘I will not come.’ In Fulton County, Georgia, meanwhile, prosecutors began the process of selecting members of a special jury convened to hear whether Trump or any of his allies violated the law in an effort to pressure them. government officials to oust Joe Biden. victory in the state in 2020.
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A member of the Republican Federal Communications Committee backed the purchase of Twitter by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, arguing that “his state intention to ease Twitter’s restrictions on speech … would almost certainly boost competition and better serve Americans, the majority, who value freedom of speech. ” Nathan Simington, the official, said Monday that the FCC “cannot and should not block this sale.” “We should applaud Mr Musk for doing something about a serious problem that the government has not addressed so far,” he said. Ars Technica reports that Simington was nominated to the FCC by then-President Donald Trumo in 2020. He replaced another Republican commissioner who disagreed with Trump that the FCC should crack down on social media “censorship.” Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 23:00 1651525223
A Fox News correspondent says Trump will run again and lose
Fox News commentator Geraldo Rivera appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored and said he believed former President Donald Trump would run again, but that he would lose. “His ego has been shaken and he is vengeful now,” Rivera said. Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 22:00 1651524323
What you will find on Truth Social, Trump’s “free expression” social networking platform
Independent Alex Woodward writes, Truth Social, former President Donald Trump’s platform to “withstand the tyranny of high technology”, as he described it, is the highest profile among many newer platforms released as a direct challenge to mainstream platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. , are considered by right-wing figures and users to be too restrictive or conspiratorial to withdraw their views after being fired for violating the rules on misinformation, violence and harassment for Covid-19. Take a deep dive into the former president’s social networking venture in the story below. Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 21:45 1651522223
Truck escorts sue Washington over roadblocks, citing First Amendment rights
Sixteen truck drivers who took part in the truckers’ protest in Washington DC earlier this year sued the area for building roadblocks that prevented them from exercising their “constitutionally protected right to freedom of speech” within the city. The case alleges that truckers’ First Amendment rights were violated, according to DCist. He claims that the truckers were unable to exercise their rights in the First Amendment to protest the “ongoing state of emergency and Covid-19-related policies” due to the obstacles. The DC Metropolitan Police and the City Department of Public Works blocked exits at I-395 and I-695 for days during the protest. Police said they closed the exits to allow traffic to continue safely. The blockades did not prevent full access to the city and affected all drivers, not just truckers. Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 21:10 1651520723
Trump to support Liz Cheney’s opponent in Wyoming
Former President Donald Trump will reportedly campaign against Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney in Wyoming later this month. Mr. Trump is said to be backing Harriet Hagemann, a lawyer who will face Ms. Cheney in the state Republican primary. “It will be a great honor and incredibly exciting to have President Trump’s visit with us and it will undoubtedly be the biggest political event in the history of Wyoming. “His policies have been the best we have ever seen, from building the world’s largest economy, to pushing America for energy independence, to enforcing our immigration laws, and I look forward to thousands of Wyomingites coming out to thank him with enthusiasm.” Mr. Hageman. he said in a statement. Read more in the story of Eric Garcia below. Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 20:45 1651519823
Trump Calls on Arizona Senate Candidate Campaign to Complain About 2020 Election Control
Former President Donald Trump took part in the election campaign of Senate candidate Blake Masters on Saturday night, where he said that the country is “going to hell” because of the war in Ukraine and high inflation. He also praised Mr Masters for backing up his false claims that the 2020 election had been stolen. According to the Republic of Arizona, Mr. Masters challenged Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to a discussion of electoral integrity issues. Mr Brnovic has become Trump’s target, as conservative control of the 2020 Marikopa County election found again that Trump lost the election. “[Mr Brnovich] “He found all sorts of things, but he did not want to do anything about it,” Trump said. Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 20:30 1651518623
The House committee investigating the Capitol uprising is seeking interviews with three Republican lawmakers, claiming they have information about the January 6, 2021 events. The committee seeks to speak with representatives Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks and Ronny Jackson. The request is voluntary and the three Members have not received any calls. “The Selection Committee has learned that several of our colleagues have information relevant to our inquiry into the events, circumstances and causes of January 6,” the committee said. Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 20:10 1651517123
Trump plans to rally against Liz Cheney in Wyoming
Former President Donald Trump will reportedly campaign against Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney in Wyoming later this month. Mr. Trump is said to be backing Harriet Hagemann, a lawyer who will face Ms. Cheney in the state Republican primary. “It will be a great honor and incredibly exciting to have President Trump’s visit with us and it will undoubtedly be the biggest political event in the history of Wyoming. “His policies have been the best we have ever seen, from building the world’s largest economy, to pushing America for energy independence, to enforcing our immigration laws, and I look forward to thousands of Wyomingites coming out to thank him with enthusiasm.” Mr. Hageman. he said in a statement. Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 19:45 1651516223
A special large court is convened to decide whether Trump will face charges of alleged interference in Georgia elections.
A special jury has been convened in Georgia to determine whether former President Donald Trump will face charges of alleged involvement in Georgia’s 2020 election. Fulton County Attorney Fani Willis asked a jury in January for the grand jury because there was “information that suggested a reasonable possibility” that the 2020 state election was “subject to possible criminal interruptions.” The jury was reduced by a group of 200 Fulton County residents to just 23. Graig Graziosi2 May 2022 19:30 1651515351
Read the demands of the January 6 committee to three GOP Members
The Jan. 6 committee sent a letter to three Republican lawmakers, Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks and Ronny Jackson, asking questions about what they knew before the Capitol uprising and who they contacted. A particularly striking excerpt comes from a letter to Mr. Jackson, in which the panel refers to texts by members of the Oath Keepers who are now facing charges of subversive conspiracy. The messages sent during the uprising referred to Jackson as “in need of protection” and said he had “critical facts”. Andrew Naughtie2 May 2022 19:15
