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Hillary Clinton Says She Would Back Trump for Nobel Peace Prize If He Pulls Off Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

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She could be forced to eat her words one day…

Former Secretary of State and longtime Trump rival Hillary Clinton said that if President Trump managed to succeed in his long-shot effort to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine even she would support him to win the Nobel Peace prize.

The comments come as Trump pushes for a peace deal potentially brokered with land swaps and security guarantees and is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

Trump told reporters he envisions a second high-level meeting involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the future.

Speaking on Fox News co-host Jessica Tarlov’s Raging Moderates podcast, the former secretary of state and veteran Democrat said:

Honestly, if he could bring about the end to this terrible war… if he could end it without putting Ukraine in a position where it had to concede its territory to the aggressor… could really stand up to Putin, something we haven’t seen, but maybe this is the opportunity… If President Trump were the architect of that, I’d nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize. Because my goal here is to not allow capitulation to Putin.

However, a deal is far from secure. Politico reports that Russia and Ukraine remain “nowhere close” to an agreement.

Trump, who has boasted of being the “president of peace” has long expressed desires to be nominated for the prize, which has been awarded to U.S. presidents in the past – including Barack Obama. However, the President has cast doubt he would ever be awarded the honor.

In July, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro nominated Trump for the prize.

Appearing on Fox Business, Navarro praised Trump’s unwavering commitment to putting America first at the negotiating table:

“Since President Trump has essentially taught the world trade economics, he might be up for the Nobel on economics. This is a fundamental restructuring of the international trade environment. The largest market in the world has drawn a line: you will not cheat us anymore,” Navarro said.

Under Trump’s leadership, the United States has replaced decades of bad deals with fair and reciprocal agreements. Tariffs — dismissed by critics — have functioned as tax cuts for the American economy, and inflation has stayed under control.

Newsom Says California to Draw Congressional Maps to ‘END TRUMP PRESIDENCY’

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It’s on…

California Governor Gavin Newsom is moving forward to draw new congressional lines in the Golden State that will aim to threaten Donald Trump’s presidency according to a blistering new attack.

“DONALD ‘TACO’ TRUMP, AS MANY CALL HIM, ‘MISSED’ THE DEADLINE!!! CALIFORNIA WILL NOW DRAW NEW, MORE ‘BEAUTIFUL MAPS,’ THEY WILL BE HISTORIC AS THEY WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY (DEMS TAKE BACK THE HOUSE!),” Newsom wrote Tuesday night, in a post written in the style of President Donald Trump’s occasionally all-caps social media posts.

The announcement comes amid Texas Republicans’ efforts to redraw congressional maps in their party’s favor. The redistricting showdown in Texas has led blue states to threaten to retaliate — with Newsom proposing to cut five GOP-held seats in California.

The redistricting battle in Texas — and potentially other states — has national implications, with control of the U.S. House potentially at stake. The Texas GOP’s proposed congressional map could net Republicans between three and five seats in next year’s midterm elections — seats that could make a difference as Republicans work to maintain their small majority in the U.S. House.

A spokesperson for California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas confirmed to ABC News that the state legislature is aiming to release draft maps on Friday.

Newsom sent a letter to Trump on Monday asking the president to tell Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other Republican governors to abandon efforts to draw new congressional maps. Texas Democrats have fled the state in protest of the maps.

The Texas House of Representatives was once again unable to reach a quorum Tuesday. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows said that the House will convene once again on Friday, adding if there’s no quorum by then, Abbott will adjourn the current session and call a second special session to begin immediately.

The Texas Attorney General is working towards throwing Democrat politician Beto O’Rourke behind bars over his role in helping fundraise for the Democrats who fled the Lone Star State earlier this month.

In a statement released Tuesday, AG Ken Paxton said O’Rourke “blatantly” violated a restraining order when he continued to raise money for the lawmakers who fled Texas amid a contentious redestricting battle.

Over the weekend, a Texas judge blocked O’Rourke from fundraising for the runaway Dems. (RELATED: Texas Judge Stops Beto O’Rourke From Aiding Runaway Democrats)

District Court Judge Megan Fahey, who was appointed in 2019 by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, wrote in Friday’s order that she believes O’Rourke and his group “have and will continue to engage in unlawful fundraising practices and utilization of political funds” that either violates or causes the Democrats to violate state law and House rules.

Evoking the almost 200-year-old Texas refrain “Come and Take It,” Paxton celebrated the ruling in a statement.

“Today, I stopped his deceptive financial influence scheme that attempted to deceive donors and subvert our constitutional process. They told me to ‘come and take it,’ so I did,’” said Paxton, who is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for his Senate seat in next year’s GOP primary.

Report: Dem Whistleblower Informed FBI That Adam Schiff Approved Classified Leaks to Target Trump

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A Democratic whistleblower told the FBI that Adam Schiff approved leaking classified information in order to discredit President Donald Trump, according to newly-released documents.

The documents, which were obtained by Just The News, were recently handed over to Congress by FBI Director Kash Patel.  In the report, the intelligence staffer referred to the leaking as “treasonous” and “illegal,” in addition to being unethical. He was most recently interviewed by the FBI in 2023.

The staffer also said that he personally attended a meeting where Schiff greenlit the leak.

Fox News reports:

“When working in this capacity, [redacted staffer’s name] was called to an all-staff meeting by SCHIFF,” the documents state, per Just The News. 

“In this meeting, SCHIFF stated the group would leak classified information which was derogatory to President of the United States DONALD J. TRUMP. SCHIFF stated the information would be used to indict President TRUMP.”

“[The whistleblower] stated this would be illegal and, upon hearing his concerns, unnamed members of the meeting reassured that they would not be caught leaking classified information,” the report added.

John Solomon, who co-authored the piece with Just The News’ Jerry Dunleavy, appeared on Fox News’ “Hannity” to discuss the report.

“This is the first of several major leak investigations we’re going to see over the next several days,” Solomon said. “You’re going to see other major people that were clearly identified by the FBI, having leaked classified secrets.”

“Their own staff turned them in when interviewed by the FBI. Nothing, again, happened,” he added. “It’s a common pattern. The question now is, in Donald Trump’s Justice Department, does that dynamic change?”

Soon after the report was published, Patel shared it on X, saying that the FBI “found it [and] declassified it.”

DOJ Authorizes Grand Jury Investigation Into Obama-Era Russia Probe Origins

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Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed her subordinates to convene a grand jury to investigate whether officials from former President Barack Obama’s administration politicized intelligence to falsely link Donald Trump to Russia during the 2016 election. The inquiry stems from a criminal referral submitted by Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, who accused senior Obama officials of manipulating national security assessments.

Bondi has formed a special strike force to scrutinize Gabbard’s claims, which allege a coordinated effort — rooted in the Crossfire Hurricane probe — to leverage intelligence as political ammunition. The investigation is reportedly examining figures including former CIA Director John Brennan, former DNI James Clapper, and former FBI Director James Comey.

Gabbard declassified documents she says provide direct evidence of a “treasonous conspiracy” to frame Trump — a claim that contradicts past bipartisan reviews affirming Russia attempted to meddle in the election, but did not change the vote count.

A former senior Justice Department official torched the move as a “dangerous political stunt.”

Another former national security official pointed out that multiple investigations — including Republican-led ones — had already found no criminal misconduct tied to the origins of the Russia probe.

“There’s no logical, rational basis for this,” the official said, speaking anonymously.

Meanwhile, a senior Trump administration official confirmed there’s no timeline yet for the grand jury to convene — warning it could be months before proceedings formally begin.

Fox News was the first to report on Bondi’s letter to prosecutors:

Bondi personally ordered an unnamed federal prosecutor to initiate legal proceedings and the prosecutor is expected to present department evidence to a grand jury, which would allow the department to secure a potential indictment, according to a letter from Bondi reviewed by Fox News Digital and a source familiar with the investigation.

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A DOJ spokesperson declined to comment on the report of an investigation but said Bondi is taking the referral from Gabbard “very seriously.” The spokesperson said Bondi believed there is “clear cause for deep concern” and a need for next steps.

The DOJ confirmed two weeks ago it received a criminal referral from Gabbard. The referral included a memorandum titled “Intelligence Community suppression of intelligence showing ‘Russian and criminal actors did not impact’ the 2016 presidential election via cyber-attacks on infrastructure” and asked that the DOJ open an investigation.

No charges have been brought at this stage of the investigation against any potential defendants.

While Obama himself enjoys presidential immunity for official acts, DOJ may focus on lower-level officials or alleged false statements to Congress — though statute of limitations could limit prosecution.

Bondi hasn’t ruled out criminal charges if sufficient evidence emerges. For now, the scope of the investigation remains opaque.

What to Watch Next

  • Will the grand jury lead to indictments — or stall amid immunity and timing issues?
  • How will critics respond to Bondi’s motives and whether the allegations are partisan?
  • Might a high-profile hearing or public release of documents emerge if lawmakers press for oversight?
  • Will emerging revelations around intelligence protocols impact ongoing or future probes?

Bottom Line

With grand jury proceedings officially underway, the DOJ marks a major escalation in the political and legal repercussions of the Russiagate era. Whether this yields accountability or deepens partisan divide depends largely on what evidence is presented — and whether immunity, timing, or lack of new corroboration stymies action.

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Trump Calls For New Census Excluding Illegal Migrants

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President Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday morning to announce a bold new initiative: a new US census.

“I have instructed our Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS based on modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024,” the president said in the post

“People who are in our Country illegally WILL NOT BE COUNTED IN THE CENSUS. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he added.

A mid‑decade census is virtually unprecedented—unlike the constitutionally mandated decennial counts, such headcounts typically require Congressional authorization, not a unilateral presidential directive.

This move revives former Trump Administration efforts blocked in court, including adding a citizenship question and excluding undocumented individuals from apportionment calculations during the 2020 Census.

Supporters argue the current system advantages Democratic‑leaning states with large undocumented populations, unfairly shifting House seats and Electoral College votes. Trump’s new census seeks to rebalance representation toward states with more legal, voting populations.

2020 Census: By the Numbers

Let’s not lose sight of the facts from the 2020 Census—the most recent completed headcount:

  • Population recorded: 331,449,281 in the 50 states plus D.C.—a 7.4% increase (about 22.7 million people) since 2010
  • Reapportionment results:
  • Lost seats: California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
  • Gained seats: Colorado, Florida, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, with Texas gaining two seats—a modest overall advantage for Republicans.
  • Federal funding impact: Census data directs more than $675 billion annually in discretionary programs—schools, roads, medical infrastructure, emergency services, etc.—making accuracy essential to fair distribution.

President Trump’s call for a mid‑decade, non‑citizens‑excluded census signals his determination to uphold what many Republicans consider fair representation and ensure future redistricting reflects the legal electorate. However, the road ahead will undoubtedly wind through legal battles and constitutional debate.

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

Marsha Blackburn Announces Gubernatorial Run Just Six Months Into Term

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On Wednesday, Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn announced she is running for governor despite only being six months into her current Senate term.

Blackburn has emerged as a close ally of President Donald Trump in Tennessee. Her opening pitch to voters in her gubernatorial run highlights her relationship with the president, saying Trump needs “strong conservative governors” to deliver his agenda.

“In his first six months, President Trump has made historic strides in Making America Great Again, but as he sends power back to the states, he’s going to need strong conservative governors who can bring that revolution home,” Blackburn said. “I’m running to serve as Tennessee’s next governor to ensure Tennessee is America’s conservative leader.”

Blackburn’s opening ad aligns with Trump’s priorities, pledging to deport illegal aliens “whether it takes planes, trains, or starships,” “define our boys and girls the way God made them,” and keep the momentum going for Tennessee, which is booming in popularity.

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“Tennessee is the greatest place in the world to rear a family and make a life and a living, and together, we can make our great state even better,” Blackburn says.

Blackburn, who lives in the Nashville area, has been a Tennessee lawmaker since 1999, when she was elected to the state legislature. Before being elected to the Senate, she represented Tennessee in the House of Representatives for nearly two decades.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee (R.), who is serving his second term, is term-limited and cannot run for re-election. The state has not been led by a Democrat since 2011.

Blackburn has been openly considering a run for governor since January, however, pressure to pass not only Trump’s signature legislation, but also confirm his nominees, has made launching a statewide campaign in Tennessee a challenge.

The senator is immediately the favorite, with near certainty that she’ll enter the primary with Trump’s endorsement.

Blackburn’s top competitor will be Republican Rep. John Rose, a wealthy businessman who declared in March and is expected to self-fund his campaign.

House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Clintons In Epstein Probe

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Things are heating up…

The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein, Fox News reports.

Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) sent multiple subpoenas related to Epstein on Tuesday morning, with the Clintons being just two of the people that House investigators are looking to hear from.

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Others who are being compelled to appear are:

  • Former FBI Director James Comey
  • Robert Mueller
  • Ex-Attorney General Loretta Lynch
  • Eric Holder
  • William Barr
  • Jeff Sessions
  • Alberto Gonzales

A House Oversight Committee subcommittee panel voted to subpoena each of the individuals, as well as the DOJ, in two respective votes last month during an unrelated hearing.

It comes after Comer followed through on an earlier full committee vote to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, a close former Epstein associate who was sentenced to 20 years in prison “for her role in a scheme to sexually exploit and abuse multiple minor girls with Jeffrey Epstein over the course of a decade,” according to a press release by the Southern District of New York.

Comer has agreed to delay Maxwell’s deposition until after the Supreme Court heard her petition to overturn the conviction, however.

The committee is giving the DOJ until Aug. 19 to turn in records related to Epstein’s case, Fox News reports.

Hillary Clinton is being compelled to appear on Oct. 9, and Bill Clinton on Oct. 14, according to letters sent to both of them, respectively.

Barr and Sessions, who both served as attorneys general during Trump’s first term, were subpoenaed to appear Aug. 18 and Aug. 28, respectively.

Obama-era attorneys general Lynch and Holder are being compelled to appear on Sept. 19 and Sept. 30. Former Biden attorney general Garland’s deposition date is scheduled for Oct. 2, Mueller is scheduled for Sept. 2, and Comey is scheduled for Oct. 7.

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The Justice Department recently released a memo concluding there was no evidence suggesting the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender kept a “client list” to blackmail high-profile individuals. The memo also found no evidence to suggest foul play in Epstein’s death, which had previously been ruled a suicide.

The DOJ memo released in July said, “This systematic review revealed no incriminating ‘client list.’ There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions. We did not uncover evidence that could predicate an investigation against uncharged third parties.”

The memo spurred fierce backlash from many Trump supporters, who had long called on the government to release material on Epstein that they argue would expose wrongdoing at the highest level of elite circles.

It’s not immediately clear how much information the subpoenas will yield, or if those subpoenaed will cooperate with the House Oversight Committee at all.

Nancy Mace Jumps Into Race For South Carolina Governor

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It’s on…

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace announced she is entering the race to become South Carolina’s next governor.

Mace made her official announcement at her alma mater, The Citadel, a senior military college, on Monday. The congresswoman was the first woman to graduate from the college in 1999. 

“This morning I am making it official. I am running to be your governor of the great state of South Carolina,” Mace said, speaking from the school. “I didn’t come to join the club. They don’t want me and I don’t want them. I came to hold the line.”

“South Carolina is tired of the politicians who smile for the cameras, lie to your face, and then vanish when it’s time to lead,” she said. 

On Sunday, Mace posted a video that concludes with a graphic that reads “Nancy Mace For Governor.”

“Do you like our X header?” she asked in a post on the social media site with the same image.

The firebrand South Carolina congresswoman had teased a potential run for weeks. Last Monday, she released a video highlighting the governor’s race and President Trump’s praise for her. The video included the caption “Coming soon.” 

According to Fox News, Mace told a crowd at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics over the previous weekend that “not only do you pick presidents, maybe you can pick the next South Carolina governor too while we’re here today, because we’re going to be announcing a run very shortly potentially for that as well.”

Mace joins fellow Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), state Attorney General Alan Wilson (R), Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Sen. Josh Kimbrell (R) in the primary. 

Since February, Mace has been at odds with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, criticizing his perceived inaction on prosecuting sex crimes — particularly in relation to video recordings she says were taken of her and other women without their consent by her ex-fiancé.

Mace told Fox News that if she launched a gubernatorial bid, it would be a “two-man race” between her and Wilson. 

In June, Mace went toe-to-toe with failed vice presidential hopeful and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as he struggled to define what a woman is during a House Oversight Committee hearing.

“What is a woman?” Mace asked Walz after several minutes of the two officials going back and forth over various topics. Mace peppered Walz with questions about comparing immigration officials to the Gestapo, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, his time in China in the late 1980s, his time in the military, and other topics.

Walz paused to gather himself before responding.

“I’m not sure I understand the question here,” Walz told Mace. “What do you want me to say?”

Mace then ripped into Walz. 

“I want you to say that a woman like me is an adult human female. That men can’t become women,” Mace shot back. “You guys are the party of violence, and you’re the party erasing women. You don’t respect us. You’re a bigot. You’re a misogynist. You’re a sexist. Mr. Chairman, I yield back.”

“Tampon Tim Walz couldn’t define a woman today in GOP Oversight when I had him in the pressure cooker,” Mace said on social media with a video of the exchange. “He was speechless.

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Report: Pete Hegseth Discussed Leaving Pentagon Post For Public Office

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has reportedly had discussions about resigning from his role in the Pentagon to run for political office next year.

If Hegseth were to follow through with a political campaign, it would amount to a major leadership shake-up at the department that oversees the American military and millions of federal employees. The Defense Department bars civilian employees from running for political office, meaning Hegseth would have to resign to do so.

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In a statement, Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesman, said, “Hegseth’s focus remains solely on serving under President Trump.”

NBC reports:

One of the people said their discussion with Hegseth happened within the past three weeks and that it was serious, not simply spitballing ideas. The other person, who also characterized it as serious, wouldn’t say when they had spoken — except that it was since Hegseth became defense secretary in January. The two sources, along with others in this article, were granted anonymity to speak candidly.

The discussions centered on what it would take to run. One person said they discussed the eligibility requirements to run for governor of Tennessee and Hegseth’s chances of winning. The other person said they talked with Hegseth about the realities of a campaign.

The sources said Hegseth has mentioned a 2026 gubernatorial run in his home state of Tennessee, where Governor Bill Lee is term-limited.

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However, officials close to Hegseth have strongly refuted the rumors that the Pentagon chief is planning an early exit.

Parnell said in the statement: “Fake news NBC is so desperate for attention, they are shopping around a made up story… again. Only two options exist: either the ‘sources’ are imaginary or these reporters are getting punked. Secretary Hegseth’s focus remains solely on serving under President Trump and advancing the America First mission at the Department of Defense.”

Others in Hegseth’s orbit said he doesn’t plan to launch a campaign. A person who spoke with the secretary last week asked him about speculation that he was looking for an off-ramp from being defense secretary, such as running for political office in Tennessee. This person said Hegseth was “very, very clear” that he wasn’t going to run and denied even considering it. The idea, this person said, is “totally off the table.”

NBC News reported that a longtime Trump adviser familiar with political discussions around Hegseth said he won’t run for office in Tennessee.

Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer and Fox News host, has campaigned for political office before. He ran for the U.S. Senate in his home state, Minnesota, in 2012 and withdrew after he failed to win the GOP nomination.

Trump Calls For Speedy Deposition From Rupert Murdoch Because He May Die Before Trial

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President Trump’s lawyers are moving to depose Rupert Murdoch, and quickly.

The president’s attorneys in a new court filing Monday said they wish to speak with the conservative media mogul as part of evidence-gathering efforts in connection with Trump’s lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, citing concerns about Murdoch’s waning health and advanced age. Murdoch is 94 years old.

This lawsuit arose from The Wall Street Journal’s article that described an album allegedly compiled by Epstein’s former girlfriend and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell for his 50th birthday in 2003.

According to the report, Trump contributed a letter for the birthday collection that included a lewd drawing and referenced the two men sharing a “wonderful secret.” President Trump has dismissed the letter as fake.

The letter bearing Trump’s name, which was reviewed by the Journal, is crude—like others in the album. It contains several lines of typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman, which appears to be hand-drawn with a heavy marker. A pair of small arcs denotes the woman’s breasts, and the future president’s signature is a squiggly “Donald” below her waist, mimicking pubic hair.

Trump filed the complaint in federal court in Miami earlier this month against the Journal, the Journal’s publishing firm Dow Jones, parent company News Corp, owner Rupert Murdoch, News Corp CEO Robert Thomson, and the two Journal reporters, Safdar and Palazzolo. He alleges two claims, defamation per se and defamation per quod, and demands $10 billion in damages.

On Monday, Trump filed a motion to compel the expedited deposition de bene esse of Murdoch, a de bene esse deposition is also sometimes called a “preservation deposition,” and is intended to be taken to preserve testimony for trial.

Law and Crime reports:

“[T]here is good cause to expedite Murdoch’s deposition, and the Court should exercise its discretion to authorize the same,” the motion for fast-tracked discovery says.

“Murdoch is 94 years old, has suffered from multiple health issues throughout his life, is believed to have suffered recent significant health scares, and is presumed to live in New York, New York,” wrote Trump lawyer Alejandro Brito. “Taken together, these factors weigh heavily in determining that Murdoch would be unavailable for in-person testimony at trial.”

In the meantime, though, Trump is demanding crucial testimony from the owner of the Journal, whom Trump apparently failed to persuade not to publish the Epstein exclusive in the first place. The plaintiff insists that Murdoch has an “advantage” that Trump does not have, but that the scales would even out were an expedited deposition to occur.

“Murdoch has an advantage over President Trump as Murdoch is able to defend himself because he has access to all the information and documents related to the below-defined malicious and defamatory Article, and the decision behind deciding to publish it,” the motion continued. “On the other hand, President Trump has very limited information related to the Article. For these and other reasons that follow, Murdoch would not suffer any prejudice significant enough to outweigh the good cause that exists to grant this Motion.”

Read Trump’s motion here.