America is reeling in shock this week after former President Donald Trump 's Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, was raided by the FBI . It is understood to be part of an ongoing investigation into the potentially unlawful removal and destruction of classified White House records after Trump left office in January 2021. In a statement made via his Truth Social app, Trump claimed the property was " under siege " and that the raid was "unannounced," with many of his supporters arriving at the property to protest the move. While there may be very strong grounds for the investigation, little to no formal information has been shared by the Department of Justice or the FBI, with social media abuzz with conjecture . Claims range from "deep state" conspiracy theories to the possibility that Trump may no longer be able to run for office in 2024 . To help filter the noise, Newsweek has examined the speculation and analysis to try to accurately determine what, at this stage, … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the Mar-a-Lago FBI raid—What we do know, what we don’t
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Donald Trump raid: Ex-POTUS claims Florida home ‘under siege and occupied’ by FBI agents
Donald Trump refuses he's lost election in unseen video in 2021 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have executed a search warrant at Donald Trump's home in Palm Beach, the 45th President has claimed. In a statement issued on Monday night, the ex-POTUS alleged his Florida residence was "under siege" by agents from America's domestic intelligence and security service. Related articles Nigel Farage speaks at US rally in Texas to get rid of Nancy Pelosi Trump hints at 2024 run after hailing himself 'healthiest POTUS ever Mr Trump's said: "These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under … [Read more...] about Donald Trump raid: Ex-POTUS claims Florida home ‘under siege and occupied’ by FBI agents
Bannon issues an apology to Donald Trump Jr., calling him “a patriot and a good man”
Breitbart boss Steve Bannon issued an apology over his comments in the explosive Fire and Fury book that details life inside Donald Trump's White House. After an excerpt featured Bannon stating a meeting between Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer was "treasonous" and suggesting Donald Jr. would "crack like an egg" under questioning from Special Counsel Robert Mueller, Bannon has issued an apology. The president's former chief strategist, whom Trump this week claimed had lost his mind, described Donald Jr. as a "patriot and a good man" in an apology shared with Axios over his comments in Michael Wolff's Fire and Firy: Inside the Trump White House . "Donald Trump, Jr. is both a patriot and a good man. He has been relentless in his advocacy for his father and the agenda that has helped turn our country around," Bannon said, adding: "My support is also unwavering for the president and his agenda—as I have shown daily in my national radio broadcasts, on the … [Read more...] about Bannon issues an apology to Donald Trump Jr., calling him “a patriot and a good man”
Kid Rock to reporter who asked about Donald Trump firing Jeff Sessions: “He should fire you”
Arriving at the White House as a guest of President Donald Trump's for a bill signing Thursday, Kid Rock lashed out at a reporter who asked for his thoughts on one of the hot-button political issues of the day. "Should President Trump fire Jeff Sessions," a reporter asked the rock-rap artist, referring to the attorney general, who Trump has repeatedly suggested he could soon fire. Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, was evidently not in the mood to get into the palace intrigue of the Trump administration, responding: "He should fire you." The recording artist was at the White House for the signing of the Music Modernization Act, which passed Congress unanimously last month and updates copyright legislation for the digital streaming era and will lead to increased compensation for artists. "Certain entertainers have been taken advantage of but no longer, because of Trump, can you believe it?" Trump said at the ceremony, according to Billboard . "The Music … [Read more...] about Kid Rock to reporter who asked about Donald Trump firing Jeff Sessions: “He should fire you”
Donald Trump hints at 2024 re-run after hailing himself as ‘healthiest President ever’
Donald Trump says what was Nancy Pelosi 'doing in Taiwan' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Donald Trump, 76, was welcomed by supporters at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas and delivered a keynote speech to delegates. The 45th President, who lost the 2020 US Presidential Election to Joe Biden, 79, spoke for almost two hours in the Lone Star State on Saturday. Related articles UK rain forecast: Britons facing washout in DAYS Rain to lash Britain for EIGHT DAYS straight in August - new maps During his speech, Mr Trump also peddled the unfounded claim the last election was stolen from him. However, the ex-POTUS also boasted about his former White House doctor Ronny … [Read more...] about Donald Trump hints at 2024 re-run after hailing himself as ‘healthiest President ever’
Dick Cheney ad blasting Donald Trump video watched over 6M times online
A video of former Vice President Dick Cheney claiming no individual has ever been "a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump " has gone viral on social media. The video was posted twice on the Twitter page of Representative Liz Cheney , his daughter, who is locked in a Republican primary battle with a pro-Trump rival. In the clip, Dick Cheney brands Trump a "coward" and backs the re-election of his "fearless" daughter. He said: "In our nation's 246-year history there has never been an individual who was a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump. "He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power, after the voters had rejected him. He's a coward, a real man wouldn't lie to his supporters. He lost his election, and he lost big. I know it, he knows it and deep down I think most Republicans know it. "Lynne and I are so proud of Liz for standing up for the truth, doing what's right, honoring her oath to the … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney ad blasting Donald Trump video watched over 6M times online
Donald Trump’s chances of beating Ron DeSantis as CPAC straw poll released
Donald Trump has long been a Republican favorite, with the former president remaining popular among GOP voters. And while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has often been touted as the person most likely to challenge Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, a Conservative Political Action Conference's (CPAC) straw poll suggests that Trump may have the edge. About 69 percent of attendees chose Trump when asked who they preferred as the Republican nominee for president in 2024, according to results announced on the CPAC state ahead of Trump's speech on Saturday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came second, with about 24 percent, and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was third with 2 percent. However, DeSantis was the clear favorite in a field that does not include Trump. CPAC's poll found 65 percent choose DeSantis if that were the case, with Donald Trump Jr. coming second with 8 percent of the vote and Cruz in third place with 6 percent. Trump has consistently come out on top in CPAC's … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s chances of beating Ron DeSantis as CPAC straw poll released
Donald Trump hails “perfect record” primaries ahead of Wisconsin rally
Donald Trump has praised his latest "perfect" round of endorsements after a host of candidates he was backing won their respective primaries this week. Trump had backed a number of candidates across all forms of government in the Tuesday and Thursday primaries , including several who support his false claim the 2020 Election was "stolen" from him. "Another Election, another Perfect Record of Endorsements, 8-0! Congratulations to our Republican Ticket in Tennessee! We will Make America Great Again!" Trump posted on Truth Social. It is unclear which of the eight victories Trump is referring to, but they may be the candidates he backed who were not already widely expected to win their primary regardless, such incumbent reps. Paul Gosar and David Schweikert in Arizona and Tennessee's Gov. Bill Lee, and congressman Mark Green. Trump will be hoping that his successful endorsements will continue in further primaries as he is due to head to Wisconsin to campaign for Republican … [Read more...] about Donald Trump hails “perfect record” primaries ahead of Wisconsin rally
Donald Trump says ‘we are going to take back America’, crowd chant ‘USA’
Donald Trump vowed to "take back America" during a fiery speech in Wisconsin on Friday night. The former President was in the state to support Tim Michels, who he hopes will be the Republican candidate for the Wisconsin Governor election in November. It has once again put him at odds with his former Vice-President Mike Pence , who is campaigning for Rebecca Kleefisch, Wisconsin's former Lieutenant Governor, to get the Republican ticket. Trump addressed a packed rally in Waukesha, on the western outskirts of Milwaukee. To loud cheers he said: "This is the year we're going to take back the House, we're going to take back the Senate and we're going to take back America. "And in 2024, most importantly, we are going to take back our magnificent White House, we're going to take it back." As he spoke the gathered crowd started chanting "USA, USA" at a number of points. The ex-president went on to slam Joe Biden 's record on both legal and illegal immigration, promising a … [Read more...] about Donald Trump says ‘we are going to take back America’, crowd chant ‘USA’
Iran ‘teetering on brink of collapse’, Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani claims
A key ally of Donald Trump has branded the Iranian government "common criminals" and compared them to the mafia, as he claims the regime is on the brink of collapse. Former Mayor of New York and US Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, 76, was speaking at the Free Iran Global Summit , the largest virtual gathering ever held. The huge event witnessed thousands of Iranian opposition activists join in from more than 100 countries around the world. Maryam Rajavi, leader of the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), an organisation trying to overthrow the Iranian government, was one of the key speakers. She spoke from the summit headquarters at Ashraf-3 in Albania, where many of the movement are living in exile. Joining the conference from the US, Giuliani, who is Donald Trump's lawyer, claimed Rajavi to be the legitimate leader of Iran. He dismissed critics who claimed the National Council of Resistance in Iran (NCRI), which organised Friday's summit, is a "cult" and branded … [Read more...] about Iran ‘teetering on brink of collapse’, Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani claims