'I don't trust the guy': Former Florida Trump voters support FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago
2 years, 4 months ago

'I don't trust the guy': Former Florida Trump voters support FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago

Raw Story  

On Thursday, Axios reported that a new focus group of Donald Trump supporters in Florida who had switched to Joe Biden in 2020 revealed the vast majority of them were turned off by the former president — and trusted the FBI in its search of Mar-a-Lago. "Eleven of 12 participants said it was appropriate for the FBI to execute a signed search warrant at the home of the former president — and that it would be a serious crime to take documents from the White House in an unauthorized fashion even if that person previously held the office," reported Alexi McCammond. "Engagious/Schlesinger conducted two online focus groups on Monday night with 12 Floridians who voted for Trump in 2016, then Joe Biden in 2020," said the report. In contrast to the attitude of these voters, Trump's associates have spent several days attacking the FBI and accusing them of a political hit on the former president — and some of Trump's current supporters are calling for a civil war on social media.

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Opinion: Trump's assassination lie, and Biden's missed moment
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Trump's assassination lie, and Biden's missed moment

LA Times  

On Tuesday evening I was stopped mid-task, stunned, when I saw the subject line on a new fundraising email from Donald Trump: “They were authorized to shoot me!” By Thursday morning, however, when I got the email that had Trump crying, “I nearly escaped death,” I was savvy to his con. Falsely referencing boilerplate language in FBI agents’ plans for …

'An insider tipped the FBI off': Experts pounce on bombshell Mar-a-Lago report
11 months, 1 week ago

'An insider tipped the FBI off': Experts pounce on bombshell Mar-a-Lago report

Raw Story  

There are whispers of FBI screw ups and cooperating witnesses from experts who have read the bombshell report that some hidden areas of Mar-a-Lago went unsearched during a raid by the FBI. It was reported as an "astonishing" lapse that saw FBI agents miss a “hidden room” in their search of Mar-a-Lago, the social club where former President Donald Trump …

Trump Indictment: Live Updates On Mar-A-Lago Documents Case
1 year, 7 months ago

Trump Indictment: Live Updates On Mar-A-Lago Documents Case

Huff Post  

Extremist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene used news of Trump’s indictment to emphasize the need for Republicans to win the 2024 presidential election.In a long tweet posted shortly after news of the indictment broke last night, Greene took a dig at the Democratic Party, saying that they must “awake in the night with panic” at the thought of Republicans winning in …

Two dozen Trump aides and Mar-a-Lago staff subpoenaed in special counsel classified documents investigation
1 year, 9 months ago

Two dozen Trump aides and Mar-a-Lago staff subpoenaed in special counsel classified documents investigation

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least two dozen people close to Donald Trump, ranging …

Republican Marco Rubio shrugs off Trump’s Mar-a-Lago scandal as ‘a storage argument’
2 years, 4 months ago

Republican Marco Rubio shrugs off Trump’s Mar-a-Lago scandal as ‘a storage argument’

Raw Story  

During an interview with a local news outlet on Sunday, Republican Senator Marco Rubio downplayed the federal investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents. It’s the PR behind all this.” Documents at Trump's Florida home were "likely concealed" to obstruct an FBI probe into his potential mishandling of classified materials, the Justice Department said in a court filing …

Majority of Americans support FBI’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home
2 years, 4 months ago

Majority of Americans support FBI’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The survey found that 42 per cent of Americans “stongly approve” of the FBI …

Watergate Lawyer John Dean Says Trump Media Loyalists Will Be Embarrassed
2 years, 4 months ago

Watergate Lawyer John Dean Says Trump Media Loyalists Will Be Embarrassed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING John Dean ― President Richard Nixon’s White House counsel who testified against his boss and served four months in prison for the Watergate coverup ― said Sunday that media personalities defending Donald Trump in the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago will have “egg all over their face.” Brian Stelter of CNN’s “Reliable Sources” asked Dean about the right-wing …

Trump claims FBI 'seized his three passports' during FBI search of Mar-a-Lago
2 years, 4 months ago

Trump claims FBI 'seized his three passports' during FBI search of Mar-a-Lago

The Telegraph  

Without a legal passport, Mr Trump would not be able to travel outside of the United States. Agents have been inundated with an unprecedented avalanche of threats after the bureau’s search of Mar-a-Lago, which the former president has branded a politically-motivated “witch-hunt.” In his first interview since alleged classified documents removed from the White House were recovered from Mr Trump’s …

Here's How Republicans Are Brushing Off The FBI Search Of Trump's Residence
2 years, 4 months ago

Here's How Republicans Are Brushing Off The FBI Search Of Trump's Residence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republicans have been furiously working to explain away the unprecedented FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in search of classified documents this week. Their lawyers weren’t allowed to see the boxes go.” And on Friday, after The Washington Post reported that some of the documents may contain nuclear secrets, Trump again repeated his theory. …

US Attorney-General Merrick Garland personally approved search of Donald Trump's home for suspected illegal records
2 years, 4 months ago

US Attorney-General Merrick Garland personally approved search of Donald Trump's home for suspected illegal records

ABC  

US Attorney-General Merrick Garland says federal agents searched former president Donald Trump's Florida estate as part of an investigation into whether he illegally removed records from the White House as he was leaving office. Key points: The Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the search warrant Donald Trump has also called for its release Trump supporters and some …

'Gut them like a fish!' Trump-loving lawmaker vows to lead fight to defund the FBI
2 years, 4 months ago

'Gut them like a fish!' Trump-loving lawmaker vows to lead fight to defund the FBI

Raw Story  

Trump-loving Florida state Rep. Anthony Sabatini on Thursday vowed to defund the entire Federal Bureau of Investigation after it executed a lawful search warrant against former President Donald Trump. During an appearance on the right-wing "Real America's Voice" channel, Sabatini explained why it would not be enough for Republicans to simply hold hearings on the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. After …

FBI’s Wray denounces threats following search of Trump home
2 years, 4 months ago

FBI’s Wray denounces threats following search of Trump home

Associated Press  

— The director of the FBI had strong words Wednesday for supporters of former President Donald Trump who have been using violent rhetoric in the wake of his agency’s search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. Christopher Wray, who was appointed as the agency’s director in 2017 by Trump, called threats circulating online against federal agents and the Justice Department “deplorable and …

Trump suggests FBI was 'planting' evidence in angry Truth Social rant
2 years, 4 months ago

Trump suggests FBI was 'planting' evidence in angry Truth Social rant

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested the Federal Bureau of Investigation may have "planted" evidence against him during a search at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday. In an angry rant on his Truth Social platform, Trump cast aspersions at the FBI for executing a search warrant on his property. Trump went on to question why the FBI agents "STRONGLY …

GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of his estate
2 years, 5 months ago

GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of his estate

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — For much of the year, small cracks in Donald Trump’s political support have been growing. Ron DeSantis, who likely represents Trump’s strongest potential primary challenger, described the Biden administration as a “regime” and called Monday’s Mar-a-Lago search for improperly taken classified documents “another escalation in the weaponization of federal agencies against the Regime’s political opponents.” The GOP …

GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of his estate
2 years, 5 months ago

GOP rallies around Trump following FBI search of his estate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ron DeSantis, who likely represents Trump's strongest potential primary challenger, described the Biden administration …

Trump says Florida home \'raided\' by FBI
2 years, 5 months ago

Trump says Florida home \'raided\' by FBI

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Former US president Donald Trump said Monday that his Mar-A-Lago residence in Florida was being "raided" by FBI agents in what he called an act of "prosecutorial misconduct." "These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents," he …

‘They Even Broke into My Safe’: Trump Says FBI Raided His Mar-a-Lago Estate
2 years, 5 months ago

‘They Even Broke into My Safe’: Trump Says FBI Raided His Mar-a-Lago Estate

News 18  

Former US president Donald Trump said Monday that his Mar-A-Lago residence in Florida was being “raided” by FBI agents in what he called an act of “prosecutorial misconduct.” “These are dark times for our Nation, as my beautiful home, Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, is currently under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents,” he said …

Opinion: Republican extremists defending Trump could complicate their party’s chances
2 years, 5 months ago

Opinion: Republican extremists defending Trump could complicate their party’s chances

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Douglas Heye is the ex-deputy chief of staff to former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a GOP strategist and a CNN political commentator. CNN — Once again, breaking news about former President Donald Trump has caused political shockwaves, sending speculation into overdrive on “what it all means” for Trump, the GOP and the November elections. “The GOP majority …

Backers turn up at Mar-a-Lago to show support for Donald Trump after FBI raid
2 years, 5 months ago

Backers turn up at Mar-a-Lago to show support for Donald Trump after FBI raid

NPR  

Backers turn up at Mar-a-Lago to show support for Donald Trump after FBI raid Enlarge this image toggle caption Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images PALM BEACH, Fla. — A day after the FBI executed a search warrant and removed documents from Mar-a-Lago, supporters gathered Tuesday near former President Donald Trump's Florida residence. On …

Analysis: Fox and right-wing media snap to Trump's defense after FBI search
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: Fox and right-wing media snap to Trump's defense after FBI search

NPR  

Analysis: Fox and right-wing media snap to Trump's defense after FBI search Enlarge this image toggle caption Ethan Miller/Getty Images Ethan Miller/Getty Images After FBI agents executed a search warrant at the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump, conservative outlets and media personalities immediately swung to defend him — and to sharply attack the Biden administration. The way the …

Trump slapped with FBI search warrant at Mar-a-Lago: report
2 years, 5 months ago

Trump slapped with FBI search warrant at Mar-a-Lago: report

Raw Story  

On Monday, CNN reported that FBI agents have executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago country club in Palm Beach, Florida. "The political persecution of President Donald J. Trump has been going on for years, with the now fully debunked Russia, Russia, Russia Scam, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax #2, and so much more, it just never …

FBI conducts ‘raid’ on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, former president says
2 years, 5 months ago

FBI conducts ‘raid’ on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, former president says

LA Times  

Former President Trump said in a statement Monday that the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, in what he described as a “raid.” It was not immediately clear why agents searched his Palm Beach home and what was removed, but Trump said the property was “under siege, raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents.” He added …

Trump says FBI agents searched his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida
2 years, 5 months ago

Trump says FBI agents searched his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida

NPR  

Trump says FBI agents searched his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida Enlarge this image toggle caption Terry Renna/AP Terry Renna/AP Former President Donald Trump said on Monday that FBI agents had searched his Mar-a-Lago club and residence in Palm Beach, Fla., and opened his safe. The FBI and Department of Justice declined to comment, although Eric Trump said Monday night that …

‘Stay tuned’ for new evidence against Trump in July hearings
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Stay tuned’ for new evidence against Trump in July hearings

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — More evidence is emerging in the House’s Jan. 6 investigation that lends support to recent testimony that President Donald Trump wanted to join an angry mob that marched to the Capitol where they rioted, a committee member said Sunday. He said many more details emerged after last week’s testimony from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and that …

Trump’s FBI ‘deep state’ conspiracy not backed by evidence, watchdog tells Senate
5 years ago

Trump’s FBI ‘deep state’ conspiracy not backed by evidence, watchdog tells Senate

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The watchdog’s report found no “documentary or testimonial evidence that political bias or improper …

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