GET THE APP
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Tag: Donald Trump
November 14, 2023
Jake Welch
Media

WATCH: Trump Even Dominates SNL’s Republican Debate Parody.

Even Saturday Night Live (SNL)’s coverage of the third Republican debate over the weekend was dominated by former President Donald Trump and dedicated very little time to the other GOP candidates in the nominee race.

The sketch featured portrayals of NBC’s Lester Holt and candidates Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Tim Scott but gave four minutes from the six allocated to a monologue by the former President, which opened with Trump’s impersonator declaring, “How adorable! They actually think they’ve got a chance. Sad in some ways, but in other ways: funny.”

The sketch mocks each of the candidates’ chances of winning the nomination while running against the 45th President, including second place Ron DeSantis, who is derided with, “Poor Ron DeSantis, even SNL doesn’t think he has a chance. If they did it’d be like Paul Rudd or something” impersonating the Florida Governor rather the largely unknown SNL writer, John Higgins.

SNL’s coverage reflects much of the American electorate’s perception of the third GOP debate at large, considering just 6.8 million people tuned in to watch it – far below the number of people willing to watch the Republican debates in 2015, in which Donald Trump established himself as the dominate figure.

WATCH:

show less
Even Saturday Night Live (SNL)'s coverage of the third Republican debate over the weekend was dominated by former President Donald Trump and dedicated very little time to the other GOP candidates in the nominee race. show more
November 13, 2023
Jake Welch
Politics

Major Statistical Analysis Shows Trump Beating Biden OR Newsom in 2024, While DeSantis Would Suffer McCain-Level Blowout.

Former President Donald Trump is on course to win the 2024 presidential election with 292 electoral college votes to Joe Biden‘s 246, according to a major new study Multilevel Regression and Poststratification (MRP) modeling conducted by Stack Data Strategy. MRP has been used to successfully predict outcomes in UK and Spanish elections in recent years, with around 15,000 respondents from across the United States taking part in this study.

With Trump at the top of the ticket, Republicans can expect to flip Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

“Our research is the largest exercise of its kind so far this cycle and we can confidently say that as things currently stand, if Donald Trump is selected as the Republican candidate, he is likely to win,” said Joe Bedell, the Head of Stack Data Strategy in North America, adding: “Despite recent calls for change, our polling also shows that neither party would benefit from a change in candidate, President Trump would beat both of Biden’s possible replacements by an even greater margin.”

The news was not so good for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who the data finds would lose to Biden almost as badly as the late Senator John McCain lost to former President Barack Obama in 2008. The data shows DeSantis even losing North Carolina and Texas, a feat Democrats have not managed since the 1970s.

Further study reveals that Trump would also trounce California Governor Gavin Newsom, beating him better than the 45th President would beat Biden. With Newsom at the top of the ticket, Democrats could lose Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Nevada, in addition to those that would already flip red against Biden.

Stack Data Strategy has offices in Washington, D.C. and London, England and is a member of the British Polling Council and Market Research Society.

show less
Former President Donald Trump is on course to win the 2024 presidential election with 292 electoral college votes to Joe Biden's 246, according to a major new study Multilevel Regression and Poststratification (MRP) modeling conducted by Stack Data Strategy. MRP has been used to successfully predict outcomes in UK and Spanish elections in recent years, with around 15,000 respondents from across the United States taking part in this study. show more
November 12, 2023
Jack Montgomery
Politics

PREVIEW: Kassam Explains How RFK Is a Trump-Wrecker ‘PsyOp’ in Lengthy New Interview.

Raheem Kassam, editor-in-chief of The National Pulse, explains why lifelong Democrat-turned-independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a “psyop” designed to peel votes away from Donald Trump and empower the “power politics” establishment he supposedly stands against. The remarks come in two new, lengthy interviews released Monday – one with host Jeremy Ryan Slate, and the other with Donald Trump Jr.

“Obviously, if you look at RFK’s track record he’s incredibly left-wing. He’s not just left-wing, but he’s supported both far-left progressive philosophy while also backing globalist left, establishment left politicians almost his entire life,” Kassam told Slate.

“He’s almost the worst of both worlds,” he added, explaining the “almost” is in there because RFK has taken something of a stand against Big Pharma, and does have a “familial conviction” that the state security apparatus not always having the people’s best interests in mind.

“So yeah, of course he has a redeeming feature, maybe two redeeming features – but the rest? Eighty percent of his platform is a complete psyop on conservatives,” Kassam said. “If anyone else who was running for President had a CIA officer running their campaign the alarm bells would go ringing, but nobody’s talking about this, and that’s what tells you that a trick is being played here.”

Kassam pointed out that RFK, despite his Democrat credentials, seems to have designed his platform to appeal almost exclusively to disillusioned Democrats and swing voters who might otherwise vote for Donald Trump.

“Elections in the United States are won by tens of thousands of votes in a couple of dozen counties,” Kassam stressed.

“If [RFK] manages to convince 5,000 voters, 10,000 voters, in each of these little pockets around the country, then he takes almost entirely from people who would otherwise vote for Donald Trump, and who Donald Trump really needs,” he concluded.

WATCH:

show less
Raheem Kassam, editor-in-chief of The National Pulse, explains why lifelong Democrat-turned-independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a "psyop" designed to peel votes away from Donald Trump and empower the "power politics" establishment he supposedly stands against. The remarks come in two new, lengthy interviews released Monday – one with host Jeremy Ryan Slate, and the other with Donald Trump Jr. show more
November 10, 2023
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
News
Politics

‘It’s The Border, Stupid!’ – Voters Rank U.S. Security Higher than All Foreign Conflicts.

Polling shows American voters value border security far more highly than the Ukrainian or even the Israeli war effort, with almost 70 percent of respondents to a Morning Consult survey saying they approve of more funding for the U.S.-Mexico border.

Sixty-eight percent of respondents backed more money for border protection, compared to 61 percent who backed aid for Israel and 58 percent who backed aid for Ukraine. In terms of voters’ top issues going into the 2024 election, only the economy ranked higher than border security, ranking number one for three times as many people as the Israel-Hamas war.

The Joe Biden regime has this exactly backwards, however, and is currently pushing Congress to approve a funding package worth well in excess of $100 billion that would give over $60 billion to Ukraine, over $14.3 billion to Israel, and just $13.6 billion to the border – and this would funding to provide accommodation and services to migrants, not just deterrent measures.

Morning Consult found Donald Trump is more trusted than Joe Biden to handle the Israel-Hamas War, the Russia-Ukraine War, U.S.-China relations, and especially immigration.

show less
Polling shows American voters value border security far more highly than the Ukrainian or even the Israeli war effort, with almost 70 percent of respondents to a Morning Consult survey saying they approve of more funding for the U.S.-Mexico border. show more
November 10, 2023
Jack Montgomery
Health
Politics

Trump: Big Pharma is ‘A Villain’ in ‘Many Different Ways’.

Donald Trump has told Spanish-language news network Univision that Big Pharma is “a villian” in many respects, and had unquestionably done “some very bad things” when it comes to the drugs crises in the Americas.

After first being questioned on whether he supported military intervention in Mexico to stop fentanyl trafficking, Trump was asked if he accepted “there’s a shared responsibility on this issue,” with his interviewer citing “the role Big Pharma has played in creating [the] opioid overdose crisis.”

Trump agreed immediately: “Yeah, Big Pharma is a villain in many different ways,” he said.

“I know them better than anybody, they weren’t fans of mine,” he added.

“I got them to do things that nobody thought anybody could really get them to do, and they’ve done some good things, [but] they’ve done some very bad things also – there’s no question about it.”

On the question of military intervention in Mexico, the 45th President had been diplomatic, saying he would “certainly deal with Mexico” and that “Mexico doesn’t like what’s happening either, with fentanyl and with all of the other things that are passing over the border.”

“Mexico’s a victim of it also,” he explained. “You have a tremendous drug problem for your people… The drugs, the destruction of families, the death.”

“Something had to be done about it. We’re losing I think probably 250,000 people a year; that’s like a big military intervention,” he stressed.

show less
Donald Trump has told Spanish-language news network Univision that Big Pharma is "a villian" in many respects, and had unquestionably done "some very bad things" when it comes to the drugs crises in the Americas. show more
ukraine
November 10, 2023
Jake Welch
News
Politics

ANOTHER Poll Finds Trump Beating Biden In 5 of 6 Key Swing States.

Another poll has found Donald Trump dominating Joe Biden in five of the six key swing states, building on the resounding lead the former President has over the incumbent President with less than 12 months before the 2024 presidential election.

The survey, conducted by Emerson College, shows Donald Trump leading in Arizona with 43 points compared to Biden at 41, Georgia with 47 points compared to Biden’s 40, Nevada at 46 points compared to a miserly 39 for Biden, Pennsylvania at 46 points compared to 43, and Wisconsin with 44 to 43. Minnesota is the only exception, with Biden polling at 43 points compared to Trump’s 41.

Nearly half of Trump supporters – 44 percent – told pollsters their main priority going into the election next year was inflation, followed by the economy and jobs at 27 percent. Democrats are more divided, however, with 21 percent answering inflation, 16 percent threats to democracy, ten percent healthcare, and nine percent for abortion access, the environment, and gun control.

“Biden is generally underperforming his 2020 support with voters under 30, whereas Trump has locked in his support with middle-aged voters,” stated Executive Director of Emerson College Polling Spencer Kimball.

Emerson College’s results almost mirror those published by The New York Times/Siena College last week, which found that Trump would receive more than 300 Electoral College votes – way above the necessary 270 – if the results remain the same next year.

show less
Another poll has found Donald Trump dominating Joe Biden in five of the six key swing states, building on the resounding lead the former President has over the incumbent President with less than 12 months before the 2024 presidential election. show more
November 10, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics

Elise Stefanik Files Judicial Complaint Against Judge Engoron for Anti-Trump Bias.

Representative Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, has filed an official judicial complaint against Judge Arthur Engoron, the Democrat donor judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York. She accuses Engoron of “inappropriate bias and judicial intemperance in New York’s disgraceful lawsuit” against the former president and his business empire.

“This judge’s bizarre behavior has no place in our judicial system,” Rep. Stefanik wrote in her complaint to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, which she shared on X (formerly Twitter).

The Congresswoman highlighted incidents including Engoron’s statement in February 2022 that Trump was not being singled out by New York Attorney General Letitia James but is “just a bad guy,” and his recent courtroom tirades against the former president and his counsel, respectively, that “we are not here to listen to what you have to say” and “I am not here to hear what he has to say.”

Stefanik also questioned the judge’s donations to the Democrats, and the donations of his staff to the Democrats, alleging they broke judicial rules. She also said a gag order Engoron imposed on Trump to prevent commentary on his law clerk’s political bias is unlawful.

“To gag a defendant is un-American. It’s an illegal prior restraint on the defendant’s First Amendment rights, which even the progressive ACLU felt compelled to acknowledge,” Stefanik stressed.

show less
Representative Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, has filed an official judicial complaint against Judge Arthur Engoron, the Democrat donor judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York. She accuses Engoron of "inappropriate bias and judicial intemperance in New York's disgraceful lawsuit" against the former president and his business empire. show more

Editor’s Notes

Behind-the-scenes political intrigue exclusively for Pulse+ subscribers.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Here’s the full statement, in an easier format than an X post, or an embedded image: Dear Commission Members: I write today to express my serious concerns about the inappropriate bias and judicial intemperance shown by Judge Arthur F
for exclusive members-only insights
Here’s the full statement, in an easier format than an X post, or an embedded image: Dear Commission Members: I write today to express my serious concerns about the inappropriate bias and judicial intemperance shown by Judge Arthur F show more
for exclusive members-only insights
November 9, 2023
News

Trump Reacts to Manchin’s Refusal to Seek Re-Election.

Sen. Joe Manchin, the Democrat from West Virginia, made public on Thursday his decision not to pursue re-election to the U.S. Senate. In a video shared online, he stated, “After months of deliberation and long conversation with my family, I believe in my heart of hearts that I’ve accomplished what I set out to do for West Virginia.” Acknowledging the frequent contention his cross-aisle collaborations have invited, Sen. Manchin expressed his continued belief in the importance of unity and bipartisanship.

Further shedding light on future plans, Sen. Manchin announced his intention to travel across the nation to assess the potential for a “movement to mobilize the middle and bring Americans together.” This statement has sparked speculation about a possible independent or third-party bid for the presidency. He emphasized the need for overcoming the increasing divide between Democrats and Republicans, claiming that Americans are weary of persistent partisanship.

Recognized by a non-profit organization as the most bipartisan member of the Senate, Sen. Manchin has often had a strained relationship with his party, contributing to conjectures of him considering independent politics. This speculation was given further traction when he attended a “No Labels” event in New Hampshire this summer. Although Manchin quelled immediate concerning about third-party aspirations at the time, he stated he “never ruled out anything or [ruled] in anything.”

Former President Donald Trump reacted to the news on his Truth Social feed, stating: “Because I Endorsed Big Jim Justice of West Virginia for the U.S. Senate, and he has taken a commanding lead, Democrat Joe Manchin has decided not to seek re-election. Looking good for Big Jim!”

show less
Sen. Joe Manchin, the Democrat from West Virginia, made public on Thursday his decision not to pursue re-election to the U.S. Senate. In a video shared online, he stated, "After months of deliberation and long conversation with my family, I believe in my heart of hearts that I've accomplished what I set out to do for West Virginia." Acknowledging the frequent contention his cross-aisle collaborations have invited, Sen. Manchin expressed his continued belief in the importance of unity and bipartisanship. show more
November 8, 2023
Jack Montgomery
Politics

Cornyn: ‘I Was Wrong’; Grassley: ‘Trump’ll Carry Iowa’.

Republicans who once believed Donald Trump was unelectable or actively opposed his candidacy for 2024 are now conceding he is capable of dethroning Joe Biden, and that rivals such as Ron DeSantis are incredibly unlikely to oust him.

“Looks like I was wrong,” said Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), after polling for The New York Times showed Trump is leading Biden by 11 points in Nevada, six in Georgia, five in Arizona, five in Michigan, and four in Pennsylvania, while the 80-year-old Democrat is ahead by just two points in Wisconsin.

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) also says “it looks like Trump’s going to carry it,” referring to the Iowa caucuses in the GOP primary race. Even if more candidates besides Mike Pence drop out, Grassley said, their support shifting to other candidates will impact Trump’s lead only “minimally”.

“The people thinking of dropping out are 2 or 1 percent,” he observed. “I don’t know how you calculate that.”

DeSantis backers such as Robert Bigelow, who donated $20 million to DeSantis, are already throwing in the towel: “I think Trump has the momentum,” he said, comparing the former president to a “bull” – and the Florida Governor to “dinner”.

show less
Republicans who once believed Donald Trump was unelectable or actively opposed his candidacy for 2024 are now conceding he is capable of dethroning Joe Biden, and that rivals such as Ron DeSantis are incredibly unlikely to oust him. show more

Editor’s Notes

Behind-the-scenes political intrigue exclusively for Pulse+ subscribers.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
It’s a big moment and a buried lede, or two, rather, in the POLITICO piece that we’ve linked to in the article
for exclusive members-only insights
It’s a big moment and a buried lede, or two, rather, in the POLITICO piece that we’ve linked to in the article show more
for exclusive members-only insights
November 8, 2023
William Upton
Politics

Judge Engoron’s Wife Has Been Tweeting Anti-Trump Memes Throughout the Trial.

The wife of far-left New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron is reported to have used a semi-anonymous account on X (formerly Twitter) to post politically-charged attacks against former President Donald Trump. Dawn Marie Engoron, the judge’s third and current wife, has almost exclusively used her X account to attack the former Republican President throughout the New York civil fraud trial her husband is presiding over.

Some of Mrs. Engoron’s most over-the-top posts include depicting Trump sitting in prison while wearing an orange jumpsuit and an image conveying simply “FUCK TRUMP.” Since the revelation yesterday as to her ownership of the X account, most of the posts directly authored by Mrs. Engoron have been deleted.

Judge Engoron has repeatedly accused Trump of using charged-political rhetoric to undermine the legitimacy of his court – going so far as to issue a gag order barring Trump and his lawyers from publicly discussing his partisan court staff.

“In the current overheated climate, incendiary comments can and in some cases already has, led to serious physical harm and worse,” said Engoron at the time he issued the gag order over a month ago.

On Monday, Engoron was the source of an angry outburst in his own courtroom when he slammed his hand on a table and shouted at Trump attorney Alina Habba after becoming frustrated with the former President’s testimony.

The highly partisan nature of Mrs. Engoron’s social media posts adds further credence to assertions made by Trump’s lawyers that the whole New York civil fraud prosecution is politically motivated witch-hunt. New York Attorney General Letitia James made her promise to prosecute Trump a center-piece of of her 2022 re-election campaign. With a rumored eye on the New York governor’s mansion, James has personally overseen much of the prosecution while also turning up the partisan rhetoric surrounding it.

show less
The wife of far-left New York Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron is reported to have used a semi-anonymous account on X (formerly Twitter) to post politically-charged attacks against former President Donald Trump. Dawn Marie Engoron, the judge's third and current wife, has almost exclusively used her X account to attack the former Republican President throughout the New York civil fraud trial her husband is presiding over. show more