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October 24, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Election 2024
Politics

Even Mike Pence’s Chief of Staff Says General Kelly Is Lying About Trump.

Former Vice President Mike Pence‘s chief of staff has rejected statements made by General John Kelly, who claims that President Donald J. Trump had previously praised Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler and admires fascism. Nick Ayers took to X to refute Kelly, saying, “I’ve avoided commenting on intra-staff leaks or rumors or even lies as it relates to my time at the White House, but General Kelly’s comments regarding President Trump are too egregious to ignore. I was with each of them more than most, and his commentary is *patently false.*”

Kelly, former Chief of Staff to Trump, told the New York Times this week that Trump praised Hitler on several occasions and met his definition of “fascist.” He also claimed that Trump did not want to be seen with veterans who had lost limbs and had called servicemen and women who were injured or died in battle “suckers.”

Trump and his team have refuted similar allegations in the past, when The Atlantic magazine claimed in 2020 that Trump had called troops “suckers” and “losers” during the 100th anniversary of the First World War. John Bolton, who is hostile to Trump and was fired by him, also stated that the president never made the remarks.

Jeffrey Goldberg, the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, is again pushing a similar story this week, claiming that Trump denigrated murdered U.S. soldier Vanessa Guillén. However, the family of Guillén, particularly her sister Marya, have reject the magazine’s claims.

“President Donald Trump did nothing but show respect to my family [and] Vanessa. In fact, I voted for President Trump today,” Marya Guillén stated.

Image by Kuhlmann/MSC.

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Former Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff has rejected statements made by General John Kelly, who claims that President Donald J. Trump had previously praised Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler and admires fascism. Nick Ayers took to X to refute Kelly, saying, "I’ve avoided commenting on intra-staff leaks or rumors or even lies as it relates to my time at the White House, but General Kelly’s comments regarding President Trump are too egregious to ignore. I was with each of them more than most, and his commentary is *patently false.*" show more
October 23, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Election 2024
Politics

AZ Man Arrested For Threats Toward Trump Jr. and Charlie Kirk.

A man in Arizona has been arrested by police over online threats directed at Donald Trump Jr. and political activist Charlie Kirk after the pair had attended a political rally in Tempe last week. Daniel Ashpes, 24, was arrested by police this week after replying to automated messages asking people to RSVP to the Turning Point USA rally featuring Don Jr. and Kirk, held at a local Tempe hotel.

Detectives investigated the matter after being informed that threatening messages had been sent, though police have not expanded on the messages’ content. Following his arrest, Ashpes admitted to sending the messages and was booked on charges of threatening to cause physical injury as well as using a phone to threaten others.

The case comes as the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that a Philadelphia man had been arrested for threatening to skin alive a state party worker looking for poll watcher volunteers. John Pollard faces a possible five-year prison sentence for sending a text message that stated, “GONNA F*CKING FIND YOU AND SKIN YOU ALIVE AND USE YOUR SKIN FOR F*CKING TOILET PAPER, YOU F*CKING KKK*NT!”

Political violence and threats of violence have been a major issue throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, with President Donald J. Trump being shot and one of his supporters killed at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July.

Another attempted assassination came in September. Ryan Routh, a Democrat donor with strong connections to Ukraine and the Ukrainian military, was arrested after camping out in a bush at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, with a rifle.

As a result, Trump has halted all golfing plans until after the election. Trump’s campaign has also requested military aircraft and other support measures for enhanced protection.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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A man in Arizona has been arrested by police over online threats directed at Donald Trump Jr. and political activist Charlie Kirk after the pair had attended a political rally in Tempe last week. Daniel Ashpes, 24, was arrested by police this week after replying to automated messages asking people to RSVP to the Turning Point USA rally featuring Don Jr. and Kirk, held at a local Tempe hotel. show more
October 21, 2024
Lawfare
Politics

SCOTUS Tells Michael Cohen to Pound Sand.

On Monday, the United States Supreme Court rejected an attempt by disgraced attorney Michael Cohen to keep alive a retaliation lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump.

Cohen alleges Trump retaliated against him, causing his return to prison from home confinement over a critical, tell-all book written by the disbarred lawyer.

The Supreme Court’s decision—which included no comment on the case itself—leaves a string of lower court rulings in place, which dismissed Cohen’s lawsuit based on a 1971 Supreme Court decision. Cohen’s lawsuit was initially dismissed by a U.S. District Court, with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholding the ruling this past January.

Cohen, once a confidant and legal advisor to Trump, shifted to being an outspoken critic in 2018 after pleading guilty to several felonies. These included his involvement in an alleged “hush money” scheme related to the 2016 presidential election. Originally serving a 36-month sentence beginning in May 2019, Cohen was later released to home confinement amid the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, he publicized a forthcoming book critical of Trump.

In July 2020, Cohen met with probation officers who asked him to sign an agreement that required him to refrain from media appearances and not use social media. When Cohen refused to sign and attempted to negotiate a new agreement, he was returned to prison and, according to court records, spent 16 days in solitary confinement.

A federal court subsequently ordered Cohen to be again released on home confinement after his brief return to prison.

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On Monday, the United States Supreme Court rejected an attempt by disgraced attorney Michael Cohen to keep alive a retaliation lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump. show more
October 18, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Election 2024
Politics
Religion

MUST-WATCH: Trump Roasts No-Show Kamala at Catholic Al Smith Dinner.

Former President Donald J. Trump attended the annual Al Smith Dinner in New York City on Thursday, October 17, roasting Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who refused to attend.

Trump mocked Harris, saying she couldn’t be there in person because she was receiving Holy Communion from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This referenced a recent incident where Catholics accused Whitmer of denigrating the Holy Eucharist.

Trump also poked fun at several of the diner’s guests, including Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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Former President Donald J. Trump attended the annual Al Smith Dinner in New York City on Thursday, October 17, roasting Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, who refused to attend. show more
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October 18, 2024
News
Politics
World

Youth Shifts Right: Young German Men Embrace Conservative Ideals.

A new survey suggests that German young people are gravitating increasingly to the right, with support among young men in particular surging. The Shell Youth Study 2024, which examined responses from 2,509 people born between 1998 and 2012, found that 25 percent of young men describe themselves as either ‘somewhat right-wing’ or ‘right-wing.’ This marks a rise from under 20 percent in 2019.

In contrast, only 11 percent of young women identified with the right, consistent with figures from the previous survey. The study also revealed that 72 percent of young women support a diverse society, compared to 56 percent of young men. Additionally, issues such as feminism and veganism showed higher concern among young women than among young men.

The shift towards right-wing views among young German men is aligned with increasing support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A survey earlier this year showed the AfD gaining popularity among the 14 to 29-year-old age group. Recent state elections in Thuringia and Saxony confirmed this trend, with the AfD attracting significant youth support.

In neighboring Austria, the populist Freedom Party (FPOe) is the most popular party among all age brackets. The Austrian youth vote helped the party win last month’s national election.

The Shell survey also found rising populist sentiments among young Germans. In total, 55 percent agreed that state policies do not personally benefit them, while 48 percent believe the government prioritizes migrants over native citizens in need.

Major concerns among young people include the fear of broader conflict in Europe and economic challenges, with 81 percent worried about war and 67 percent listing poverty as a concern.

The current left-wing coalition government has led Germany to a severe economic downturn. German business giants like Volkswagen are considering shutting down factories amid fears of a back-to-back recession.

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A new survey suggests that German young people are gravitating increasingly to the right, with support among young men in particular surging. The Shell Youth Study 2024, which examined responses from 2,509 people born between 1998 and 2012, found that 25 percent of young men describe themselves as either 'somewhat right-wing' or 'right-wing.' This marks a rise from under 20 percent in 2019. show more
October 16, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Election 2024
Politics

Trump Hits Historic New Highs in Betting Markets.

Faith in President Donald J. Trump‘s reelection prospects has surged to new highs in the betting markets, with at least one now projecting Trump to have a 60 percent chance of winning the presidential race. Betting website Polymarket projects that Trump has a 59.7 percent chance of winning the presidency compared to his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, at 40.2 percent.

Over $584 million has been placed on a Trump win on the platform, compared to $393 million for Harris. One user alone has bet nearly $10 million on the former president. The betting website had shown a close race between Trump and Harris from August up until this month. Still, Trump has pulled away in the last two weeks—suggesting a public perception that electoral momentum has decisively shifted.

Presidential race polling shows that Trump has gained ground in several key swing states, with polling firm Rasmussen projecting a win for Trump in Pennsylvania. Rasmussen Reports’ head pollster, Mark Mitchell, said other polls had oversampled Democrats, overestimating Harris’s true level of support. He noted similar trends in the 2020 election as polls overestimated support for Joe Biden.

Last week, RealClearPolitics (RCP) released an aggregate of polls showing Trump up in five of seven swing states. The aggregate projected that he could win the Electoral College with at least 296 votes, far above the 270 required.

Trump has made significant gains with traditionally Democrat demographics, including Hispanics and black men. The Hispanic vote could be crucial in states like Arizona and Nevada, where they comprise around 30 percent of the population.

Trump has also received support from the Mayor of Hamtramck, a city in Michigan with a Muslim-majority population, which could greatly benefit his chances of winning the swing state.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Faith in President Donald J. Trump's reelection prospects has surged to new highs in the betting markets, with at least one now projecting Trump to have a 60 percent chance of winning the presidential race. Betting website Polymarket projects that Trump has a 59.7 percent chance of winning the presidency compared to his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, at 40.2 percent. show more
October 16, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Politics

The Deep State is Anticipating (And Dreading) a Trump Victory.

Some career federal government bureaucrats are scrambling to move to agencies where they believe their position will be less likely to receive a Schedule F designation in a potential second Trump administration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has seen some of the highest outflows of employees, with many choosing to transfer to the Department of Commerce or Department of Energy, where they feel they will receive less scrutiny.

A recent report by POLITICO‘s E&E News, citing anonymous career government employees, reveals that many federal workers are cutting back on their expenses due to fears of being fired after the November presidential election. “We have stopped doing any money-spending things because what if we’re without jobs in the next year?” a Department of the Interior employee told the outlet, adding: “We need all the savings we can get.”

Several federal bureaucrats said they wouldn’t speak on the record, fearing retribution from a Trump White House. “They’re so vindictive, I can see them going back through E&E News articles and saying, ‘You’re fired,'” one anonymous government agency employee said.

On the campaign trail, President Donald J. Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), have both promised a reckoning for the Deep State—the permanent government bureaucracy entrenched in Washington, D.C. that often acts against the democratic will of the voters.

The Biden-Harris government has already attempted to implement a rule that would prevent Trump from reinstituting the Schedule F employment designation, though it isn’t clear how binding the regulation actually is on a future White House.

Trump’s Schedule F reform—despite the corporate media spin—simply allows the president to redesignate any policy-sensitive position as an appointment instead of a career. This makes it easier to remove employees hostile to the elected chief executive’s agenda.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Some career federal government bureaucrats are scrambling to move to agencies where they believe their position will be less likely to receive a Schedule F designation in a potential second Trump administration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has seen some of the highest outflows of employees, with many choosing to transfer to the Department of Commerce or Department of Energy, where they feel they will receive less scrutiny. show more
October 16, 2024
Election 2024
Politics
Religion

Catholics Rallied Against Whitmer’s Communion Mockery, Forcing Her to Apologize.

Around 100 Christians gathered outside Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s residence on Sunday to pray the Holy Rosary. The event was held in protest after the Democratic governor appeared to mock the Catholic faith, as part of a pressure campaign that forced her to apologize.

The rally, organized by CatholicVote, was in response to a video in which Governor Whitmer placed a Dorito chip on the tongue of Canadian feminist and pro-abortion activist Liz Plank while she kneeled down, appearing to mock Holy Communion. A video posted by CatholicVote on social media showed a line of rally-goers in raincoats and holding umbrellas outside the governor’s Lansing home.

Republican State Representative Josh Schriver of Oxford promoted the event, calling it a “Response to Whitmer’s Communion Mockery.”

Whitmer and Plank’s video also garnered criticism from Catholic religious leaders, including the Michigan Catholic Conference, which represents the state’s Catholic bishops. “It is not just distasteful or ‘strange;’ it is an all-too-familiar example of an elected official mocking religious persons and their practices,” Michigan Catholic Conference President Paul A. Long said of the incident.

Following backlash, Whitmer released an apology, claiming she never meant to insult anyone’s faith, claiming, “Over 25 years in public service, I would never do something to denigrate someone’s faith.”

“What was supposed to be a video about the importance of the CHIPS Act to Michigan jobs has been construed as something it was never intended to be, and I apologize for that,” she added.

However, a reference to the CHIPS Act was only added to the video’s caption after the backlash had begun.

During the video, Whitmer wore a hat supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. Harris was previously seen as snubbing Catholics by refusing to attend the annual Al Smith Dinner, sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York. She is the first presidential candidate to skip the dinner since Walter Mondale in 1984.

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Around 100 Christians gathered outside Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's residence on Sunday to pray the Holy Rosary. The event was held in protest after the Democratic governor appeared to mock the Catholic faith, as part of a pressure campaign that forced her to apologize. show more
October 15, 2024
Election 2024
Politics

Michelle Obama is Taking Drag Queens Around Swing States.

Former first lady Michelle Obama is deploying drag queens and musician Cardi B. to drum up support for Democrat nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in key swing states. Mrs. Obama’s organization, When We All Vote, is launching an initiative called ‘Party at the Polls.’

In Arizona, where President Donald J. Trump currently holds a narrow lead, a drag show featuring performers from RuPaul’s Drag Race will take place on October 18 in Phoenix. Nevada, a state with polling indicating a close race, will host a similar event on October 29.

Georgia will see a collaboration between When We All Vote and Live Nation Urban at the ONE Musicfest in Atlanta on October 26 and 27. Cardi B., set to perform, previously expressed regret over supporting Joe Biden in 2020.

Kamala Harris has deployed high-profile musicians to motivate people to attend her rallies in the past, featuring free concerts with musicians like Megan Thee Stallion and others.

The Harris campaign is struggling in several key swing states less than a month ahead of the November presidential election. Polls put President Trump up as much as three points in Pennsylvania, and betting markets give Trump better odds of winning all of the swing states except Nevada.

The Harris campaign has stated that it expects to ramp up negative and nasty campaigning in the final weeks before the election, despite two attempts on rival Donald J. Trump’s life so far.

The Harris campaign has raised over a billion dollars, allowing Harris to buy a litany of ad time in swing states.

Image by Frank Schwichtenberg.

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Former first lady Michelle Obama is deploying drag queens and musician Cardi B. to drum up support for Democrat nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in key swing states. Mrs. Obama's organization, When We All Vote, is launching an initiative called 'Party at the Polls.' show more
October 15, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Politics

Even the Washington Post is Debunking Democrat Lies on Social Security, And Look Who’s Behind Them…

Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) is falsely claiming his Republican opponent, David McCormick, plans to pay for tax cuts for the super wealthy by reducing social security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits—with the campaign citing a far-left Democrat dark money group as its source. The claim is made in an ad recently aired by Casey’s senatorial re-election campaign and has been roundly debunked by even Democrat-aligned corporate news outlets like The Washington Post.

“McCormick’s promised the richest people in America a massive tax break,” Sen. Casey says in the television ad spot. “To pay for it, he’s made clear he’ll slash your Medicare and Social Security and cut Medicaid for nursing home care.”

The Post slams Sen. Casey’s claim, stating: “It’s a bold move for a campaign to have the candidate practically put words in the mouth of his opponent. Usually, when a candidate speaks in an ad, the claims he or she makes are factually grounded… He earns Four Pinocchios.”

DARK MONEY.

Casey’s campaign sources its claim against McCormick in a March 2023 report issued by Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF). A relatively new political nonprofit organization, ATF has deep ties to the New Venture Fund. Additionally, the ATF affiliate—Americans for Tax Fairness Action—is funded through the New Venture subsidiary, the Sixteen Thirty Fund.

Both the New Venture and Sixteen Thirty funds are tied to a progressive consulting firm called Arabella Advisors. Meanwhile, the latter sits at the center of numerous nonprofits that act as clearing houses for billions in Democratic donor dark money, filtering the political cash to various left-wing organizations.

The National Pulse previously reported that Arabella had directed at least $10 million to pro-Hamas demonstration organizers across the U.S.

Image by Bill Burke/Page One.

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Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) is falsely claiming his Republican opponent, David McCormick, plans to pay for tax cuts for the super wealthy by reducing social security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits—with the campaign citing a far-left Democrat dark money group as its source. The claim is made in an ad recently aired by Casey's senatorial re-election campaign and has been roundly debunked by even Democrat-aligned corporate news outlets like The Washington Post. show more

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Pssst, groups like the New Venture Fund and Sixteen Thirty are the same Democrat dark money operations that have funneled cash to both pro-Hamas protesters and groups like Matt Schlapp’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
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