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May 26, 2024
Politics

Dems Are Pissed At Hunter Biden. Here’s Why…

Democratic insiders expressed discomfort at Hunter Biden’s attendance at the White House reception for Jewish American Heritage Month this week. An anonymous Democratic operative remarked on the political implications, describing the First Son’s presence as “a blind spot” and highlighting the negative optics for the administration. “It’s not exactly the look people need or want,” the source stated.

Hunter Biden, who frequently visits the White House given his father’s presidency, also attended a state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday.

The timing of Hunter Biden’s public appearances coincides with his upcoming legal challenges. Hunter Biden faces a gun trial set to commence in June, with a tax fraud trial scheduled for September. One source framed the upcoming presidential election campaigns by comparing the legal issues of Hunter Biden with those involving former President Donald Trump. “One guy is on trial, the other guy’s son has a trial starting in a month,” the source commented.

For these reasons, Hunter Biden’s visible presence at the White House, particularly at public events, is drawing scrutiny. His attendance at the Jewish American Heritage Month event featured several prominent figures, such as President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, alongside Jewish leaders and activists like Julia Haart, Tiffany Haddish, and Ginnifer Goodwin.

Hunter Biden’s numerous legal woes were recently referenced in a parody song by rapper Afroman, who remixed his 2000 hit “Because I Got High” into “Hunter Got High.”

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Democratic insiders expressed discomfort at Hunter Biden’s attendance at the White House reception for Jewish American Heritage Month this week. An anonymous Democratic operative remarked on the political implications, describing the First Son's presence as "a blind spot" and highlighting the negative optics for the administration. “It’s not exactly the look people need or want,” the source stated. show more
May 25, 2024
Politics

The Tech Titans Have Turned on Biden.

Silicon Valley investors have shifted their support away from Joe Biden, citing dissatisfaction with his economic policies. Keith Rabois, a key figure in the early days of PayPal, expressed his views openly. “It’s impossible to support Biden,” he said, though he clarified he is not a Donald Trump enthusiast. Rabois intends to help elect a Republican-controlled House and Senate.

Other notable tech moguls, including David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, Marc Andreessen, and Shaun Maguire, also voiced their concerns about Biden’s proposals. The Biden regime has proposed a 25 percent “billionaire tax” and has implemented several antitrust crackdowns through the Democrat-majority Federal Trade Commission (FTC). For these tech leaders, the policies are seen as restrictive and counterproductive to growth.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s regulatory measures have also met resistance from these executives. Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, pointed out “real issues” with the Biden regime. He suggested that a second Trump administration would bring a different approach to leadership at the SEC and FTC.

David Sacks, a former chief operating officer of PayPal, announced plans to host a fundraiser for Trump and interview him on his podcast. Sacks emphasized his disagreements with Biden, particularly around the president’s tax policies targeting startup founders. “It’s a good reason for Silicon Valley to think really hard about who it wants to vote for,” Sacks remarked. He recently attended an anti-Biden dinner with Elon Musk and Peter Thiel.

Chamath Palihapitiya, founder of Social Capital, echoed these sentiments and plans to co-host a fundraiser with Sacks. Delian Asparouhov, an investor at Thiel’s Founders Fund, noted the change in sentiment compared to four years ago when supporting Trump necessitated an apology.

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Silicon Valley investors have shifted their support away from Joe Biden, citing dissatisfaction with his economic policies. Keith Rabois, a key figure in the early days of PayPal, expressed his views openly. "It’s impossible to support Biden," he said, though he clarified he is not a Donald Trump enthusiast. Rabois intends to help elect a Republican-controlled House and Senate. show more
May 23, 2024
Election 2024

Now Trump and Biden Will Be SEATED For Their Debates?!

Former President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he has agreed to sit at a table with Joe Biden during their upcoming debates, despite his preference to stand. Trump disclosed this arrangement on the “Cats & Cosby Show” on WABC 770 AM, attributing the seated format to requests from Biden’s campaign team.

“I hear now we’re sitting at tables. I don’t want to sit at a table,” said Trump. “But they want to sit at a table. So we’ll be sitting at a table as opposed to doing it the way you should be, in my opinion, in a debate.”

Trump conveyed his preference for a traditional format involving standing at podiums for the duration of the debate. Nevertheless, he acceded to sitting at a table, citing a willingness to accommodate Biden’s campaign demands to ensure the debates occurred.

During the debates, Trump intends to tackle topics such as the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. “If [Biden] gets through the debate, they’ll say it was brilliant,” Trump said during the interview.

Both campaigns have agreed to two debates ahead of the November election. The first debate is scheduled for June 27, hosted by CNN, and the second on September 10, hosted by ABC News. Details about the seating arrangements for both debates have yet to be clarified.

Additionally, neither of the debates will have a live audience, as Biden’s campaign requested.

This agreement between the two campaigns bypasses the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, which has facilitated the events since the 1988 election cycle.

Both campaigns are also showing interest in a vice-presidential debate. However, the particulars of the event are still under negotiation. Biden’s campaign favors CBS as the broadcaster, while Trump’s team prefers Fox News.

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Former President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he has agreed to sit at a table with Joe Biden during their upcoming debates, despite his preference to stand. Trump disclosed this arrangement on the "Cats & Cosby Show" on WABC 770 AM, attributing the seated format to requests from Biden's campaign team. show more

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May 23, 2024
Wake Up Right
Economy
Politics

Biden’s Plan To Kill Coal.

The Biden regime plans to end new coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, which produces nearly half of the United States’ coal.

The details: Biden’s Bureau of Land Management released an environmental impact statement last week claiming that continuing to lease the land would have negative effects on the climate and public health.

  • The statement noted that existing leases would be allowed to continue until they expire, the latest being 2041.

Zoom out: The Powder River Basin is the nation’s largest coal producer, accounting for over 40 percent of all coal.

  • More than 4,000 people employed in these mines risk losing their jobs.
  • In Wyoming, coal mining contributes to more than $1 billion in revenue annually, which is used to fund schools, roads, and other public services.

Why is Biden doing this? He’s looking to appease the far-left base of the Democrat party. Environmental activists have been lobbying the regime to end the leasing of public lands for coal mining.

What Republicans are saying: Sen. Cynthia Lummis slammed the move, saying:

  • “I am horrified to see the Biden administration’s latest assault on our nation’s domestic energy production… [Biden is working] to cater to the extremists within the Democratic Party. The Cowboy State produces some of the cleanest and best coal in the world.”

What happens next? The state’s Republican Governor, Mark Gordon, vowed to take legal action against Biden’s attempt to “grovel at the feet of coastal elites.”

The last word goes to Anthony Oliver, the country music artist who took the world by storm last summer, who famously sang: “I wish politicians would look out for miners. And not just minors on an island somewhere.”

This article is adapted from the free ‘Wake Up Right’ newsletter, which you can subscribe to here.

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The Biden regime plans to end new coal leasing in Wyoming's Powder River Basin, which produces nearly half of the United States' coal. show more
May 22, 2024
Economy

Biden Releases 1M+ Barrels of Gas from Reserve to Lower Prices in Brazen Election Bid.

The Biden government announced Tuesday the release of 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast Reserve established a decade ago following Superstorm Sandy. The action aims to reduce gas prices for the summer driving season, as inflation and an overall poor economy continue to hurt Americans’ wallets — and Biden’s poll numbers.

The sale will be managed from storage locations in New Jersey and Maine and allocated in 100,000-barrel increments. The Department of Energy stated that this competitive bidding process would enable gasoline to flow to local retailers ahead of the July 4 holiday, ensuring competitive prices.

This move follows a congressional mandate to sell off the Northeast Reserve, integrated into a spending agreement approved in March to prevent a partial government shutdown. The Energy Department highlighted the timing of the sale, noting it is intended to provide relief to motorists as summer travel begins. Gas prices currently average around $3.60 per gallon nationally, a rise of 6 cents from the previous year, according to AAA.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm emphasized the regime’s focus on lowering fuel costs, particularly as summer travel peaks. “By strategically releasing this reserve between Memorial Day and July 4th, we are ensuring sufficient supply flows to the tri-state and Northeast at a time hardworking Americans need it the most,” Granholm stated.

Biden’s 2022 drawdown of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reduced it to its lowest levels since the 1980s. This move aimed to stabilize rising gasoline prices but faced criticism from Republicans who accused Biden of political maneuvering with a reserve meant for emergencies. In April, the regime canceled a purchase meant to refill the reserve.

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The Biden government announced Tuesday the release of 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast Reserve established a decade ago following Superstorm Sandy. The action aims to reduce gas prices for the summer driving season, as inflation and an overall poor economy continue to hurt Americans' wallets — and Biden's poll numbers. show more
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May 21, 2024
Data
Election 2024

Trump Ties Biden in SHOCK New Hampshire Poll.

Democrat dominance in New Hampshire‘s presidential elections may be coming to an end. A new poll shows Joe Biden, the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent, narrowly trailing former President Donald J. Trump in the Granite State. The survey, conducted on behalf of the New Hampshire Journal, has former President Trump with 36.6 percent support, Biden at 36.5 percent support, and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at 14.6 percent support. However, 12.4 percent of the respondents chose “None of these,” indicating a significant undecided vote remains in the state.

Former President Trump‘s lead over Biden in New Hampshire is likely the reason for the Democrat incumbent’s second trip to the state in several months. On Tuesday, Biden will make a campaign stop in New Hampshire, where he is expected to peddle his government’s spin on a weak economy and promise economic relief for middle-class families.

“This helps to put President Biden’s visit this week into greater context, as that sound you hear is the 2024 battleground map expanding for Donald Trump, seemingly putting New Hampshire in play this fall,” said Republican strategist Jim Merrill, who worked on the Mitt Romney and Marco Rubio presidential campaigns in the state. Compared to 2020, Biden is lagging in support among independent swing voters in the state.

The fact that Biden is having to spend time in the state so early in the 2024 presidential cycle is a point of concern for Democrats as they’ve won the state in the past five presidential contests. However, Trump nearly won New Hampshire in 2016 — losing the state to Hillary Clinton by just 0.3 percent.

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Democrat dominance in New Hampshire's presidential elections may be coming to an end. A new poll shows Joe Biden, the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent, narrowly trailing former President Donald J. Trump in the Granite State. The survey, conducted on behalf of the New Hampshire Journal, has former President Trump with 36.6 percent support, Biden at 36.5 percent support, and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at 14.6 percent support. However, 12.4 percent of the respondents chose "None of these," indicating a significant undecided vote remains in the state. show more
May 20, 2024
Election 2024
Politics

Biden Tells Black Graduates They Are Being ‘Killed In The Streets.’

During a commencement address at historically black Morehouse College on Sunday, Joe Biden said it was natural for black people to question American democracy because they are being “killed in the streets.”

“It’s natural to wonder if Democracy you hear about actually works for you,” Biden said. “If Black men are being killed in the street. What is democracy?”

“The trail of broken promises that still leave Black communities behind,” Biden continued. “What is democracy? If you have to be 10 times better than anyone else to get a fair shot.”

In the same speech, Biden described Trump supporters as racist insurrectionists, referencing the January 6 Capitol riots, and insinuated election integrity laws are racist too.

“Today in Georgia, they won’t allow water to be available to you while you wait in line to vote in an election. What in the hell is that all about? And then the constant attacks on Black election workers who count your vote,” Biden said.

“Insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol with Confederate flags are called ‘patriots’ by some. Not in my house,” he continued. “Black police officers and Black veterans protecting the Capitol were called another word. I never thought when I was graduating in 1968, I’d be president at a time when there’s a national effort to ban books and erase history. Graduates, this is what we’re up against,” he claimed.

Biden’s incendiary comments appear to be an effort to shore up black voter support ahead of the 2024 election. Historically a reliable demographic for Democrats, Biden’s mishandling of the border crisis and poor economic management have led to hemorrhaging support among black voters.

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During a commencement address at historically black Morehouse College on Sunday, Joe Biden said it was natural for black people to question American democracy because they are being "killed in the streets." show more
May 17, 2024
Politics

GOP Congressman Claims Evidence Biden Was Under Influence During State of the Union.

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) is alleging he has evidence that Joe Biden was given a performance-enhancing substance before delivering his State of the Union Address on March 7, 2024. The North Carolina Republican made the revelations during an appearance on Fox Business, telling host Maria Bartiromo that he was certain Biden was under the influence of some drug cocktail that hid his cognitive and physical decline.

“I’ll just be very plain and simple. I was at the State of the Union address, and Joe Biden must have been jacked up on something that day,” Rep. Murphy said. He continued: “I absolutely believe that from a medical viewpoint, and have a good bit of knowledge that happened. He can’t stand, and he can’t stand under the lights for that long, and I don’t think he can keep a concept in his brain for that long.”

Murphy, a practicing surgeon, told Bartiromo that he did not believe the 81-year-old Biden could stay under the lights for the duration of the address or maintain focus on his concepts without aid. “I believe they gave him something to sustain the lights and sustain the vigor that he had. That was not Joe Biden. I was in there. He screamed for two hours,” he said. Murphy added: “I think I can have some evidence that shows that he was given something before.”

When asked if he’d present the evidence on-air, the North Carolina Congressman demurred, though he did offer to share it “offline.”

‘HE WAS ALL JACKED UP.’

In April, former President Donald Trump suggested Biden was high on cocaine during the State of the Union address and called on him to take a drug test before any presidential debates between the two. “I watched this State of the Union, and he was all jacked up at the beginning,” said Trump. “There’s something going on there. I want to debate. And I think debates, with him, at least, should be drug tested. I want a drug test,” he continued.

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Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) is alleging he has evidence that Joe Biden was given a performance-enhancing substance before delivering his State of the Union Address on March 7, 2024. The North Carolina Republican made the revelations during an appearance on Fox Business, telling host Maria Bartiromo that he was certain Biden was under the influence of some drug cocktail that hid his cognitive and physical decline. show more
May 17, 2024
Election 2024

Panicked Biden Campaign Doubles Down on Black Voter Outreach as Trump Surges with Demographic.

In the face of former President Trump’s rising popularity with black voters, Joe Biden is seeking to strengthen his connection with the key Democrat demographic with a series of engagements ahead of his commencement speech at the historically black Morehouse College this Sunday. The agenda includes meeting Georgia citizens and engaging with small-business owners in Detroit. The President will also give a speech at the NAACP event on the same night.

“This campaign will not take a single voter for granted,” wrote senior campaign advisor Trey Baker in a memo. “We are not, and will not, parachute into these communities at the last minute, expecting their vote.”

Current polling data shows a slight drop in support from young Black voters (18-49), registering at 58 percent. However, support from older Black voters remains substantially high at 88 percent. Biden took 87 percent of the overall black vote in 2020. Even a small shift in voting patterns in the pivotal battleground states could tip the scale in the forthcoming elections.

While Biden is experiencing a notable drop in support from black and other minority voters, Trump’s popularity with black voters, especially younger black males, is rising.

According to a recent NBC News poll, Trump has around 25 percent support from young black voters and the support of 6 percent of older black voters. Other recent polls have shown black voters doubling their support of Trump doubling over 2016’s numbers, suggesting Trump could take anywhere from 17 percent to 23 percent of the black vote in 2024. No Republican candidate has received more than 13 percent of the black vote since 1964.

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In the face of former President Trump's rising popularity with black voters, Joe Biden is seeking to strengthen his connection with the key Democrat demographic with a series of engagements ahead of his commencement speech at the historically black Morehouse College this Sunday. The agenda includes meeting Georgia citizens and engaging with small-business owners in Detroit. The President will also give a speech at the NAACP event on the same night. show more
May 17, 2024
War
World

BOOTS ON THE GROUND: NATO Wants to Send ‘Trainers’ For 150,000 Troops Into Ukraine.

As Ukraine’s prospects in the current Russo-Ukrainian war worsen, NATO allies are considering a potentially significant escalation that could drag the U.S. into a hot war with Russia. NATO members are discussing deploying troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces and address systems shortfalls.

Ukraine‘s situation remains precarious; manpower shortages have hit a pinnacle point, and Russia continues to exploit these weaknesses. Ukrainian officials have now requested assistance from NATO allies to help drill 150,000 fledgling recruits for swift mobilization.

On Thursday, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. said that the deployment of NATO trainers seemed inevitable. “We’ll get there eventually, over time,” he said.

The Biden government maintains a steadfast stance against deploying American soldiers, including trainers, to Ukraine. An administration official reiterated this position on Thursday. The regime has further implored NATO allies to refrain from sending troops.

However, earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron said he is “not ruling anything out” and would consider sending in French troops should the Russians achieve a significant breakthrough. Last week, Lithuania’s foreign minister indicated his country’s willingness to send in trainers. This week, Estonia’s national security adviser said the country was considering sending troops to assume rear support roles.

In recent weeks, Russia has made a series of significant advances across the war’s front. Russia is also amassing over half a million troops on the frontlines, and the “outlook for Ukraine is bleak,” according to one expert.

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As Ukraine's prospects in the current Russo-Ukrainian war worsen, NATO allies are considering a potentially significant escalation that could drag the U.S. into a hot war with Russia. NATO members are discussing deploying troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces and address systems shortfalls. show more