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Rubio Cracks Up At Trump’s Reaction To NATO leader Calling President ‘Daddy’

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    Secretary of State Marco Rubio couldn’t keep it together when Donald Trump gave his reaction to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte calling the commander in chief “daddy” earlier Wednesday.ย 

    During their bilateral meeting in The Hague, Netherlands, Trump discussed the U.S.’ role in brokering aย fragile ceasefireย between Israel and Iran, saying both countries were like “two kids in a school yard” who “fight like hell” for a short time before “it’s easier to stop them.”ย 

    Rutte interjected, “Then daddy has to sometimes use strong language.” 

    Trump had used profanity in front of reporters outside the White House before boarding Marine One on Tuesday, saying about Israel and Iran that they “have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f— they’re doing. ” 

    At a subsequent press conference Wednesday, Rubio broke into hysterics when a reporter from Sky News asked Trump about the remark. 

    The reporter reminded Trump that Rutte, “who is your friend.โ€ฆ He called you daddy.” 

    “Do you regard your NATO allies as kind of children?” the reporter asked. 

    Trump responded lightheartedly, and Rubio could be seen standing next to him starting to smile and laugh. “No, he likes me. I think he likes me. If he doesn’t, I’ll let you know. I’ll come back, and I’ll hit him hard. Okay?” Trump said jokingly. 

    “He did. He did it. Very affectionate,” Trump added of Rutte. “‘Daddy, You’re my daddy.'” 

    Watch:

    NATO leaders on Wednesday committed that the member states wouldย contribute 5% of GDPย annually to defense and security obligations by 2035.ย 

    “You’re obviously appreciative of that,” the reporter said. “But do you hope that actually they’re going to be able to defend themselves, defend Europe on their own?” 

    “I think they’ll need help a little bit at the beginning, and I think they’ll be able to,” Trump said. “I think they’re going to remember this day and this is a big day for NATO. You know, this was a very big day.” 

    “It’s been sort of an amazing day for a lot of reasons, but also for that,” Trump added, referencing how the greater contributions were decades in the making. Trump claimed it was not possible until he came along. 

    Trump Intentionally Drives Dems Crazy With Third Term Talk

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    Trump knows exactly how to drive Democrats crazy…

    Trump has occasionally suggested he may run for a third term and even hasย โ€œTrump 2028โ€ hatsย in the Oval Office, much to the chagrin of his Democrat rivals.

    On Monday, Trump declined to rule out running again when asked by a reporter which has prompted a fresh wave of meltdowns from liberal lawmakers and pundits.

    The President made the admission while aboard Air Force One as it headed to South Korea on Tuesday night, or late Wednesday morning, local time.

    โ€œI would say that, if you read it, itโ€™s pretty clear,โ€ Trump said, referring to the Constitution during an in-flight gaggle with reporters. โ€œIโ€™m not allowed to run. Itโ€™s too bad. I mean, itโ€™s too bad. But we have a lot of great people.โ€

    On Monday, Trump alsoย saidย Vice Presidentย JD Vanceย and Secretary of Stateย Marc Rubioย would be great Republican presidential nominees, setting up a potential rivalry between the two ahead of 2028.

    A number of Republicans have claimed that Trump could in theory serve another term in the White House, potentially even as Vice President.

    Sen.ย Tommy Tubervilleย (R-AL)ย suggestedย that the president โ€œmight be able to go around the Constitutionโ€ to serve a third term.

    โ€œIf you read the Constitution, it says itโ€™s not [possible],โ€ Tuberville stated. โ€œBut if he says he has some different circumstances that might be able to go around the Constitution. But thatโ€™s up to him. We got a long way to go before that happens.โ€

    Serving a third term is not โ€œup toโ€ the president.

    A reporter then said, โ€œBut youโ€™re open to it?โ€

    โ€œWell, I think that thereโ€™s going to beโ€“ have to have to be an evaluation from President Trumpโ€™s viewpoint to the Constitution,โ€ the senator replied. โ€œThere will be a lot of legal aspects to it. Will it happen? Itโ€™s very unlikely. But, donโ€™t ever close the book on President Trump.โ€

    His former adviser,ย Steve Bannon, has ralso epeatedlyย claimedย Trump can serve another term and that โ€œthereโ€™s a planโ€ in place, and that the president will win in 2028.

    However, despite some calls for Trump to potentially amend the Constitution, House Speaker Mike Johnson soundly rejected the proposal earlier this week.

    โ€œI think the president knows, and he and I have talked about the constrictions of the Constitution,โ€ the speakerย said. โ€œI donโ€™t see a way to amend the Constitution, because it takes 10 years to do that.โ€

    Despite the glaring Constitutional issues associated with President Donald Trump serving a third term- which Trump has openly admitted to- Democrats still can’t pass on an opportunity to stage a meltdown over the matter.

    California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is “deeply concerned” about remarks from President Donald Trump and his close allies about possibly seeking a third term in 2028.

    Newsom, who is widely considered a potential 2028 presidential contender himself, was asked by ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl if he takes such talk seriously.

    “They’re not screwing around,” Newsom said.

    Ex-Biden Official Calls Karine Jean-Pierre โ€˜Kinda Dumbโ€™ Amid Fallout From Party Switch

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    White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing on Friday, July 30, 2021, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

    A number of Biden-era officials were stunned that former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre revealed she has decided to abandon the Democrat Party despite serving under two administrations.

    KJP’s revelation has been met with immense criticism from party insiders, including ex-Biden policy advisor Tim Wu who called the former press secretary “kinda dumb.”

    In a blistering post that has now been deleted on X on Thursday, Wu wrote: โ€œFrom WH policy staff perspective, the real problem with Karine Jean-Pierre was that she was kinda dumb. No interest in understanding harder topics. Just gave random incoherent answers on policy.โ€

    Jean-Pierre, who served as former President Joe Bidenโ€™s press secretary for more than two years, revealed this week she is leaving the Democratic Party and releasing a memoir titled Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines. The book promises a scathing assessment of Bidenโ€™s final years in office, detailing what she calls โ€œthe betrayal by the Democratic Partyโ€ that led to his aborted re-election bid. (RELATED: Ex-Biden Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Announces Switch To Independent)

    Jean-Pierreโ€™s pivot, according to Axios, drew immediate backlash from those she previously worked with.

    โ€œOne of the most ineffectual and unprepared people Iโ€™ve ever worked with,โ€ one former colleague told the outlet. โ€œShe had meltdowns after any interview that asked about a topic not sent over by producers.โ€

    One ex-official put it bluntly in conversation with Axios: โ€œToday Karine lost the only constituency that ever supported her โ€“ party line Democrats.โ€

    One White House reporter sarcastically called the project “amazing,” and suggested Jean-Pierreโ€™s book wonโ€™t carry much weight.  

    “Did she find the manuscript somewhere in that fat binder she toted around? If I were a historian writing about the Biden White House, I wouldnโ€™t ignore what Karine has to say, but itโ€™s not an account in which much weight will be invested โ€” just like her briefings,” the White House reporter told Fox News Digital

    A second White House reporter said they wouldnโ€™t have even realized Jean-Pierre was in the news if Fox News Digital didnโ€™t ask about it. 

    “She left the Democratic Party? I honestly didnโ€™t see that story and probably wouldnโ€™t have even noticed. I turned off my KJP Google Alert on Inauguration Day,” the reporter reacted, before joking, “Has anyone circled back with Jen Psaki?”

    A third White House reporter was “shocked” that Jean-Pierre had left the Democratic Party. 

    “I have to pick my jaw up from the floor. It is unbelievable that she, of all people, would choose this path,” the reporter told Fox News Digital. 

    “Just take a look at her entire career and identity,” they said. “You canโ€™t change who you are just because you check a different box on a registration form. Itโ€™s also disappointing to see that she would turn her back on her party just because itโ€™s hit a really rough patch… it speaks to character.”

    Verdict Reached In Attempted Trump Assassination Trial

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    Just in…

    A jury has reportedly reached a verdict in the trial of Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate then-candidate Trump on his golf course.

    Routh was found guilty on all charges. Routh attempted to stab himself in the neck with a pen after learning the verdict. Multiple court marshals were needed to de-escalate the situation and temporarily removed Routh from the courtroom.

    The case was heard by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who denied a motion from Routhโ€™s defense team seeking her recusal. A Trump appointee, Cannon was randomly assigned to the case.

    Federal prosecutors alleged Routh camped near Trumpโ€™s golf course for 12 hours with a rifle and aimed at a Secret Service agent before being forced to drop the weapon. Investigators later discovered a letter in which Routh expressed regret that he failed to kill Trump, as well as evidence he sought anti-aircraft weapons and surveillance of Trumpโ€™s flights weeks before his arrest.

    Routh was found guilty of the attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and multiple gun violations โ€” crimes carrying potential life sentences.

    Routh faces up to life in prison. Routh pleaded not guilty to all charges.

    This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

    Giuliani Says What He Did After Mugshot

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      Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is not keeping silent after he was processed by Arizona authorities on Monday.

      Giuliani, who also served as Donald Trump’s personal attorney, wasย indictedย in Arizona in connection with a fake electors scheme in which pro-Trump electors attested to the former presidentโ€™s victory in the state.

      See the mugshot below:

      โ€œYou are now looking at the latestย mugshotย of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani,โ€ย Kaitlan Collinsย said on Mondayโ€™s edition ofย The Sourceย on CNN as his mugshot appeared on screen. โ€œHe wasnโ€™t processed by Arizona authorities until today. Thatโ€™s why youโ€™re seeing this photo now. And hereโ€™s what he said after he posted the $10,000 and bond.โ€

      Collins then aired a clip of a KPNX Phoenix reporter catching up with Giuliani emerging from the police station where he had just been processed. However, instead of keeping his head down Giuliani directly addressed reporters.

      REPORTER: Do you have any regrets about what you did in Arizona after the election?

      GIULIANI: Oh my goodness, no.

      REPORTER: Why not?

      GIULIANI: Iโ€™m very, very proud of it. There was a substantial amount of vote fraud that went on here that was covered up. Probably one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.

      In a statement to Mediaite, a representative for Giuliani alleged the justice system is being โ€œweaponizedโ€ against the former mayor and other Trump allies to influence the 2024 presidential election.

      โ€œThis is yet another example of partisan actors weaponizing the criminal justice system to interfere with the 2024 presidential election through outlandish charges against President Trump and anyone willing to take on the permanent Washington political class,โ€ Ted Goodman said. โ€œJoe Biden and his allies continue to eviscerate the trust and integrity of our criminal justice system in their quest to take down President Trump and hold on to power. Mayor Rudy Giulianiโ€”the most effective federal prosecutor in U.S. historyโ€”will be fully vindicated.โ€

      Giuliani has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy, fraud, and forgery charges.ย 

      Trump Says GOP Has a ‘Good Bench’ for 2028โ€”But Wonโ€™t Name a Successor Yet

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      President Trump says Republicans are well-positioned for the futureโ€”and that the party has a deep lineup of potential leaders ready to carry the America First agenda into 2028.

      In an interview airing Wednesday night on NewsNationโ€™s โ€œKatie Pavlich Tonight,โ€ Trump was asked whether he sees a clear successor who could continue his legacy in the White House.

      โ€œI hope so,โ€ Trump said. โ€œAnd we certainly have a good bench. We have some very talented people.โ€

      While the president acknowledged he has early favorites, he declined to name any one candidate this far out.

      โ€œI do, but itโ€™s so early,โ€ Trump told Pavlich. โ€œI donโ€™t like to [say].โ€

      Trump Highlights Key Leaders Driving the Agenda

      When pressed for names, Trump pointed to the strength of his administration and the results his team is deliveringโ€”especially on issues central to Republican voters, including border security, economic recovery, and restoring Americaโ€™s standing abroad.

      โ€œLook, we have great people,โ€ Trump said. โ€œIโ€™m not just talking about one or twoโ€”we have so many great people.โ€

      Asked again who specifically stood out, Trump singled out several of the most prominent figures in his circle:

      • Vice President JD Vance, whom Trump credited with strong leadership and loyalty to the MAGA coalition
      • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a familiar and experienced voice on foreign policy
      • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who has been a key figure in Trumpโ€™s economic team

      Trump also praised officials leading the administrationโ€™s crackdown on illegal immigration and security efforts:

      • Tom Homan, Trumpโ€™s border czar and a longtime advocate of tougher enforcement
      • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who has taken a visible role in administration security priorities

      โ€œI could name 20 people that are phenomenal,โ€ Trump added.

      A Sign of Confidenceโ€”and a Message to Voters

      Trumpโ€™s remarks are being read by many Republicans as a clear message: the GOP is not just a one-man movement. While Trump remains the dominant figure in conservative politics, his comments suggest the broader America First bench is expandingโ€”a sign of stability and staying power for the party beyond any single election cycle.

      In recent years, Republican voters have increasingly prioritized candidates who will:

      • fight the administrative state rather than manage it
      • take border enforcement seriously
      • resist โ€œforever warโ€ foreign policy
      • challenge corporate-media narratives instead of courting them

      Trumpโ€™s list reflects that shift and highlights Republicans who have gained credibility with the base through real governance and public-facing leadership.

      Midterms: Republicans Eye a Comeback in 2026

      The comments come as Republicans begin gearing up for the 2026 midterms following setbacks in last yearโ€™s elections. Democrats and their allied media have tried to portray those results as a long-term trendโ€”yet history suggests otherwise.

      Trump himself addressed the challenge in an earlier Fox News interview, noting that the party in power โ€œalways losesโ€ seats in midterm elections. That pattern has been true for decades and reflects voter turnout dynamics and backlash politics more than any permanent realignment.

      A new Emerson College poll shows Democrats leading a hypothetical generic ballot matchup at 48.1% to 41.7%, with 10.2% undecided. But Republicans caution that early pollingโ€”especially this far from Election Dayโ€”often fails to capture likely-voter turnout, local issues, and late-breaking shifts that typically determine midterms.

      Bottom Line

      Trump may not be naming a successor yet, but heโ€™s signaling something important: the Republican Party has depth, talent, and rising leaders ready to keep building on the movement voters started in 2016.

      For Republicans focused on winning in 2026โ€”and holding the line against Democratsโ€™ spending agenda, cultural policies, and bureaucratic overreachโ€”Trumpโ€™s message was simple: the team is strong, and the fight isnโ€™t slowing down.


      Court Ruling In Key Swing State Could Impact 98,000 Votes

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      Controversy arose in Arizona on Friday as the state’s top court ruled that nearly 98,000 voters whose citizenship documents had not been confirmed can vote in all races.

      Theย Arizona Supreme Court’s decision came after a โ€œcoding oversightโ€ in the state’s election software. Secretary of Stateย Adrian Fontesย (D) maintained that โ€œno illegal activityโ€ had occurred.

      The ruling has sparked debate in the critical swing state, with Fox News reporting heightened scrutiny over the potential impact of these votes in the upcoming election:

      The database error called into question the citizenship status of 100,000 registered Arizona voters, affecting individuals who obtained their driver’s licenses before October 1996, and subsequently received duplicates before registering to vote after 2004.

      Fontes and Stephen Richer, the Republican Maricopa County recorder, disagreed on what status the voters should hold following the โ€œcoding oversight.โ€

      โ€œThis was discovered not because somebody was voting illegally and not because somebody was attempting to vote illegally, as far as we can tell,โ€ Fontes said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference. โ€œAnd this was basic voter roll maintenance, and it showed us that there is this issue.โ€

      Richer filed a special action Tuesday asking the state Supreme Court to settle the question.

      Richer expressed concern over the ruling, stating on X: โ€œIt is my position that these registrants have not satisfied Arizona’s documented proof of citizenship law, and therefore can only vote a โ€˜FED ONLY’ ballot.โ€

      Arizona’s proof of citizenship law requires voters to provide documentation to participate in local and state elections, adding a layer of complexity to the case.

      This article originally appeared on American Liberty News. It is republished with permission.

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      Sir Elton John Reveals ‘Hilarious’ Trump Joke

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        Elton John performs at the opening ceremony of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, Friday, June 28, 2024, in New York City. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

        Singerย Elton Johnย reacted during a recent interview toย Donald Trumpย nicknamingย Kim Jong Unย โ€œlittle rocket manโ€ in reference to one of his hit songs.

        During an interview withย Varietyย at the Toronto Film Festival, the British music icon thought Trumpโ€™s nickname for theย North Korean dictatorย was โ€œhilariousโ€ and โ€œbrilliantโ€ adding that it made him laugh.

        In 2017, Trump insulted Kim following a recent blitz of high-profile weapons tests. Trump claimed that if North Korea continued to threaten the U.S. then he would rain โ€œfire and furyโ€ down on the country.

        The former president ended his threats towards Kim by labeling him as โ€œLittle Rocket Man.โ€ John as a popular song released in 1972 called โ€œRocket Manโ€ as well as a biographical 2019 film about his life under the same name.

        โ€œI laughed, I thought that was brilliant,โ€ John told Variety. โ€œI just thought, โ€˜Good on you, Donald.โ€™ โ€ฆ Donaldโ€™s always been a fan of mine, and heโ€™s been to my concerts many, many times.โ€

        John also revealed that he โ€œalways been friendly towardโ€ Trump because the former president has โ€œalways been a fan.โ€

        The singer added, โ€œSo, I mean, Iโ€™ve always been friendly toward him, and I thank him for his support. When he did that, I just thought it was hilarious. It made me laugh.โ€

        Report: Georgia Judge Disqualifies Four Candidates

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        Does this affect Donald Trump‘s chance of winning Georgia‘s crucial 16 electoral votes?

        The disqualification of four independent and third-party presidential candidates from appearing on Georgia’s November ballot could have significant implications for Donald Trump in his quest for the state’s crucial 16 electoral votes.

        A state administrative law judge ruled Monday afternoon that neither the candidates nor their electors were eligible under Georgia law, delivering a setback to their efforts. However, these decisions are not yet final.

        The Georgia Recorder’s Jill Nolin provides further details:

        Chief Judge Michael Malihi also determined that former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not include his real residential address on his nomination petitions, which mirrors a recent ruling by a New York court. Kennedy announced Friday that he was leaving the race and backing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, but Kennedy has not formally withdrawn in Georgia.

        Malihi handed independent candidate Cornel West a pair of mixed opinions, finding that he was eligible to run as an independent under state law but that his electors should have filed their paperwork in their own names, not the candidate’s.

        The judge also concluded that the electors for Kennedy and socialist candidate Claudia De la Cruz made the same error on their paperwork.

        And Malihi determined that the Green Party failed to show that their candidate Jill Stein would appear on the ballot in 20 other states, which is the threshold required under a new pathway created this year by Georgia lawmakers.

        The final decision will be made by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R), whose ruling could influence the dynamics of the presidential race in Georgia.

        Georgia Democrats originally objected to these third-party candidates appearing on the ballot in the Peach State. Their concerns are particularly relevant, given that President Joe Biden won Georgia by fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020.

        A spokesperson for Raffensperger stated Monday evening that the judge’s decisions are currently under review.

        Article Published With The Permission of American Liberty News.

        Trump To Have Annual Checkup At Walter Reed This Month

        President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud at the Royal Court Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

        President Donald Trump will have his annual medical checkup at a hospital near Washington on May 26, the White House said Monday night.

        The oldest person ever inaugurated as President, Trump, turns 80 in June. Trump traveled to China for a summit with that countryโ€™s leader, Xi Jinping this week.

        Read the full statement from the White House:

        President Donald J. Trump will visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26 for his annual dental and medical evaluations, and to visit with the men and women of the military. This will include the Presidentโ€™s routine annual dental and medical assessments as part of his regular preventive health care. The President will also spend time with service members and staff at Walter Reed in recognition of their service, professionalism, and dedication to the nation. Additional details regarding the Presidentโ€™s schedule will be released at a later date.

        In March, the White House doctor said the president was taking a prescription โ€œpreventative skin treatmentโ€ to treat irritation on his neck. 

        Last July, the White House said Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition tied to swelling in the legs, but that doctors had otherwise found the president to be in โ€œexcellent health.โ€