Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has always been a staunch advocate of tariffs, proudly dubbing himself the “Tariff Man”. His potential return to the presidency could see the revival of this moniker and the policies it represents. Trump has previously suggested imposing a 10% tariff on all goods entering the US […]
Monthly Archives: March 2024
Trump Struggles to Secure Bond for NY Civil Fraud Case
Former President Donald Trump is facing difficulties in securing an insurance company to underwrite his bond, which is required to cover the substantial judgment against him in a civil fraud case led by the New York attorney general, according to his legal team. The bond, which is due by the end of this month, has […]
Trump’s Fictional Tale About Ukraine Call Tape: A Fact Check
During a campaign rally in Ohio on Saturday, former President Donald Trump spun a tale about his infamous 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a central element in his first impeachment. Trump claimed he had outsmarted his Democratic adversaries by releasing a supposed “tape” of the call, leading to a surprised and angry […]
Internal GOP Feuds Intensify Ahead of Primaries
As the Republican Party grapples with internal strife, GOP lawmakers are now openly campaigning against their colleagues in at least four primary races in South Carolina, Illinois, Texas, and Virginia. This new development has further inflamed tensions within a party still reeling from the unexpected removal of Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position in the […]
Record-Breaking Fundraising for Biden’s Campaign in February
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has seen a surge in donor interest, raising a remarkable $53 million in February. This figure, which includes contributions to Biden’s campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and related joint fundraising committees, has boosted the campaign’s total funds to $155 million by the end of February. This record-breaking amount is the […]
Presidential Debate: A Game of Political Chess
As the eight-month general election looms, both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump find themselves in a quandary: to debate or not to debate? Trump’s Stance Trump, in his characteristic style, has taken to social media to declare his readiness to debate Biden “ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE.” However, his past actions seem to contradict […]
Trump’s Embrace of January 6 and Its Impact on the 2024 Campaign
Donald Trump’s campaign rallies commence with a recording of January 6 prisoners singing the national anthem, and campaign staff distributing “Too Big to Rig” signs to supporters. The former president takes the stage, referring to the rioters as “people who love our country” and “hostages unfairly imprisoned for long periods of time.” Trump’s campaign strategy […]
Ohio’s High-Stakes GOP Primary: A Test of Trump’s Influence
Former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, usually a golden ticket in a GOP primary, has yet to secure victory for businessman Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s three-way primary. This race is the first significant test of Trump’s sway in a contested Senate race this year. The victor will challenge Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the November election, […]
Fact Check: Trump’s Claims on Congolese Migrants Lacks Evidence
Former President Donald Trump’s repeated allegations that the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo are emptying their prisons to send violent criminals to the US border as migrants have been refuted by both governments. Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, the spokesperson for the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Serge Mombouli, the Republic of Congo’s […]
Mike Pence Refuses to Endorse Donald Trump, Citing Divergence from Conservative Values
In a surprising turn of events, former Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that he could not, in good faith, endorse the presumptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump. This marks a significant break from his former running mate and the president he once served. “Donald Trump’s current political agenda starkly contrasts with the conservative principles […]