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    John Bolton Says AG Garland Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against Trump

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    Marine One lifts-off after returning President Donald J. Trump to Mar-a-Lago Friday, March 29, 2019, following his visit to the 143-mile Herbert Hoover Dike near Canal Point, Fla., that surrounds Lake Okeechobee. The visit was part of an infrastructure inspection of the dike, which is part of the Kissimmee-Okeechobee Everglades system, and reduces impacts of flooding for areas of south Florida. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) [Photo Credit: The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons]

    The legal reasoning of the Department of Justice isn’t too outlandish according to John Bolton, the former Trump National Security Advisor told CNN.

    The problem is politically Trump is going to “slaughter” Garland, according to Bolton.

    The Daily Caller reports, that Bolton told CNN that Trump doesn’t care about normal procedures, and Garland having to follow normal procedures of the DOJ is leaving him vulnerable.

    So vulnerable, Bolton called him a lamb.

    Botlon said, ā€œIf we were in a Colosseum with two gladiators, one of them Donald Trump, the other Merrick Garland, weā€™d be about to witness the slaughter of the lambs. The Justice Department understandably wants to follow its normal procedures. Itā€™s facing an adversary who couldnā€™t care less about the normal procedures.ā€

    Bolton also criticized the department’s PR strategy. Saying the need to do more to explain what they are up to in investigating Trump.

    So far the department is “not doing enough” to justify why they needed to search Mar-a-Lago, according to Bolton.

    Another big issue is that the DOJ and FBI violated Trump’s rights but violating the search warrant. The FBI overstepped its authority abd took documents that were attorney-client privileged and not considered presidential records.

    As we reported yesterday, the FBI took three of Trump’s passports wrongfully.

    [READ NEXT: FBI Violated Trump’s Rights in Terrible Way]

    Trump Addresses 2028 Campaign Speculation

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    Not so fast…

    PresidentĀ Donald TrumpĀ shot down speculation that he would run as a vice presidential candidate in 2028, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that Republicans already have “great” prospective candidates.

    Trump made the statement during a gaggle with reporters on Sunday, brushing off questions about whether he would fully pursue such an option. 

    The president answered a slew of questions aboard Air Force One on his way to Tokyo, where he will meet with new Prime MinisterĀ Sanae TakaichiĀ on the second leg of hisĀ Asia tour.

    Trump also confirmed on Sunday that he would be open to meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during his visit to South Korea.

    As part of an answer to a question about aĀ potential third presidential term, Trump told reporters that the administration had ā€œsome very good people.ā€

    When asked to clarify the people he was referring to, the president named Vance and Rubio, who stood directly behind Trump, as he speculated about a 2028 ticket with both their names.

    ā€œWell, we have great people. Well, I donā€™t have to get into that, but we have one of them standing right here. We have JD [Vance] obviously. The vice president is great,ā€ said Trump. ā€œMarco [Rubio] is great. Iā€™m not sure if anybody would run against us. I think if they have a form to group it would be unstoppable, I do. I really believe that.ā€

    “They have Jasmine Crockett, a low IQ person. They have AOC’s low IQ. If you give her an IQ test, have her pass, like, the exams that I decided to take when I was at Walter Reed. I took those very hard, they’re really aptitude tests, I guess, in a certain way, but they’re cognitive tests. Let AOC go against Trump. Let Jasmine go against him,” he continued.

    Asked about whether he would run as vice president in 2028, Trump noted that he would be “allowed to do that,” but he called the plan “too cute.”

    “Is it the White House, or the White House counsel’s, or your legal position, I guess, that you could do that?” a reporter pressed.

    “You’d be allowed to do that, but I wouldn’t do that. I think it’s too cute,” Trump responded.

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    In a move equal parts showmanship and provocation, Donald Trump has quipped that he might be ā€œconsideringā€ a third term ā€” a wink-and-nod jab aimed squarely at his opponents suffering from what he often dubs ā€œTrump Derangement Syndrome.ā€ He used the occasion of a White House meeting with Congressional Minority Leaders to hand out ā€œTrump 2028ā€ hats, an unmistakable tease of Democrats who have spent years assailing his every move. What was framed as a light-hearted joke nonetheless sended a two-fold message: one, that Trump’s critics are so consumed by him theyā€™ll obsess over even the most outlandish scenario; and two, that he remains in the driverā€™s seat of the narrative

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    Influencer Files to Challenge Trump-Backed Rep. Randy Fine

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    A social media personality known more for viral posts than political campaigns is stepping into a deeply red congressional raceā€”against one of President Trumpā€™s most outspoken allies.

    Dan Bilzerian, an influencer with millions of followers, has filed paperwork to run as a Republican against Rep. Randy Fine in Floridaā€™s 6th District, according to federal filings.

    The move sets up a long-shot primary challenge against a first-term congressman who has quickly built a national profileā€”and strong ties to Trump.

    Fine isnā€™t just another Republican incumbent. His campaign notes that Trump has endorsed him three separate times in the past two years, including in his current reelection bid. The district itself isnā€™t likely to offer much room for an upset: Trump carried it by roughly 30 points in 2024.

    But Bilzerian isnā€™t entering quietly.

    He has already taken aim at Trump directly, blasting the former presidentā€™s foreign policy in a recent social media post and suggesting he should be removed from officeā€”remarks that could prove politically toxic in a GOP primary.

    That puts him not only at odds with Fine, but also with the voters he would need to win over.

    Meanwhile, Fine has been leaning into a different kind of national attention.

    In recent days, the Florida Republican made headlines for a blunt argument tying immigration directly to the cost of living. He has called for deporting all illegal immigrants, arguing the move would reduce demand for housing, health care, education, and even car insurance.

    ā€œDEPORTATIONS = AFFORDABILITY,ā€ Fine wrote in a series of posts, framing immigration enforcement as an economic solution.

    He has also drawn a hard line against any form of amnesty, pledging he would ā€œnever, everā€ support it.

    The contrast between the two candidates is already stark: a Trump-aligned incumbent emphasizing immigration and affordability, versus a social media figure openly criticizing the president while trying to run in a pro-Trump district.

    For now, the race looks lopsided on paper.

    The districtā€™s strong Republican tiltā€”and Fineā€™s backing from Trumpā€”give the incumbent a clear advantage heading into the Aug. 18 primary.

    Still, Bilzerianā€™s entry adds an unpredictable element to a race that otherwise might have flown under the radar.

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    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 ā€œstrong conservative governorsā€ to deliver his agenda.

    ā€œIn his first six months, President Trump has made historic strides in Making America Great Again, but as he sends power back to the states, heā€™s going to need strong conservative governors who can bring that revolution home,ā€ Blackburn said. ā€œIā€™m running to serve as Tennesseeā€™s next governor to ensure Tennessee is Americaā€™s conservative leader.ā€

    Blackburnā€™s opening ad aligns with Trumpā€™s priorities, pledging to deport illegal aliens ā€œwhether it takes planes, trains, or starships,ā€ ā€œdefine our boys and girls the way God made them,ā€ and keep the momentum going for Tennessee, which is booming in popularity.

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    ā€œTennessee 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,ā€ 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 beenĀ openly consideringĀ a run for governor since January, however, pressure to pass not only Trumpā€™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 sheā€™ll enter the primary with Trumpā€™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.

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    Trump Cabinet Member Opens Up On VP Vance 2028 Possibility

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    Secretary of Defense Marco Rubio signaled he’s in favor of Vice President JD Vance’s potential 2028 run for the White House during a recent interview.

    In an interview on Fox Newsā€™s ā€œMy View withĀ Lara Trump,ā€ Rubio sidestepped a question about his own presidential ambitions when asked by the presidentā€™s daughter-in-law whether his own sights are ā€œset outside the State Department.ā€ Last week, Trump announced she would not run for Senate in North Carolina after considering jumping inot the race.

    ā€œI thinkĀ JD VanceĀ would be a great nomineeā€¦ if he decides he wants to do that,ā€ Rubio said during the Saturday interview.

    ā€œI think heā€™s doing a great job as vice president. Heā€™s a close friend, and I hope he intends to do it,ā€ Rubio added.

    Pivoting back to his own political future, Rubio said he loves his job as Secretary of State and intends to serve out his full term. He noted that would likely preclude him from running for president in 2028.

    ā€œI know itā€™s kind of early, but being in the role that Iā€™m in here, as the secretary of State, I really donā€™t play in politics. Thereā€™s actually rules against me being involved in domestic politics,ā€ Rubio said.

    ā€œAnd I want to do this job, as long as the president allows me to do it, and stay in that job, which would keep me here all the way through January of 2028,ā€ he added.

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    Rubio, who ran unsuccessfully for president in 2016, did not shut the door to a future White House bid, but he said he would be satisfied if his career of public service peaks with his tenure at the State Department.

    ā€œI feel, honestly, you never know what the future holds. You never rule things out or anything, because you just donā€™t know. Things change very quickly,ā€ Rubio said. ā€œBut that said, I believe that if I am able to be here through the duration of this presidency ā€” and we get things done at the pace that weā€™ve been doing the last six months ā€” Iā€™ll be able to look back at my time in public service and say, ā€˜I made a difference, I had an impact, and I served my country in a very positive way.ā€™ā€

    ā€œAnd I would be satisfied with that as the apex of my career,ā€ Rubio said. ā€œAnd so thatā€™s what Iā€™m focused on right now because what weā€™re doing some special things that I think are going to bear dividend and fruit for a generation.ā€

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    Yes, a Trump-DeSantis Ticket Could Actually Happen

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    Former President of the United States Donald Trump speaking with attendees at the 2022 Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. [Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons]

    Despite this year’s midterms only being weeks away plenty of Americans are already looking forward to the next presidential election and the idea of a potential Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis ticket has most Republicans thrilled.

    It’s no secret that the 45th President is seriously considering running in 2024, he’s all but confirmed the fact. However, another rising star has captured the hearts of many conservatives in recent years that could derail Trump’s plans. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is widely regarded as the favorite to receive the Republican nomination if Trump doesn’t run, and some analysts say he stands a solid chance of beating out Trump for the nomination if the two became competitors.

    Some Republicans have begun to wonder if Trump ultimately does run for president who his choice for vice president would be, but one fact is for certain it won’t be Mike Pence. Conservatives have pointed to DeSantis as being a potential VP pick, a move that could avoid a divisive primary that could cost the GOP the White House.

    Some experts have cautioned against a Trump-DeSantis ticket over concerns that the 12th Amendment might stand in the way since it seems to suggest that two candidates from the same state cannot run on the presidential ticket. Trump and DeSantis are each currently Florida residents.

    The language of the amendmentĀ reads:Ā ā€œ[t]he Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant of the same state with themselves.ā€

    However, based on historic precedent, there’s nothing standing in Trump’s way to selecting DeSantis as his running mate. During the 2000 election concerns arose when Governor George W. Bush of Texas selected former congressman Dick Cheney as his running mate because he maintained residency in Texas during his business career.

    RealClearFlorida reports:

    Cheney moved to Wyoming four days before Bush selected him as his running mate, and Bush/Cheney went on to victory. Liberals attempted a legal challenge on the residency issue, butĀ courtsĀ andĀ theĀ legal community soundly rejected it. Cheneyā€™s move to Wyoming put an end to the issue. The courts reasoned that Cheney had fulfilled the residency requirements by doing so.

    The Bush/Cheney ticket is arguably a reverse version of a Trump/DeSantis ticket: Bush and DeSantis were both sitting governors, and thus ineligible to move. Cheney and Trump are businessmen with deep ties to other states. Some would say that Cheney had a major advantage that Trump does not. Cheneyā€™s previous state of residence, Wyoming, loved him. Trumpā€™s previous state, New York, isĀ vigorouslyĀ pursuing legal charges against him.

    But there is no reason Trump would need to move to New York. He could move to Tennessee, Nebraska, Wyoming, or any other state that would react favorably to his residency. It does not matter that Trump has no previous affiliation with those states.

    Itā€™s worth noting that U.S. case law hasĀ opposedĀ extraneous residency requirements for people running for Congress. This flexibility has allowed people like Alan Keyes and Hillary Clinton to move to new states to run for office. True, this case law has concerned states creating extra laws, as opposed to interpreting the 12th Amendment; but given that the judiciary has used the Constitution to strike down these laws, it is unlikely that the same judiciary would hold for extensive residency requirements to prevent someone from getting elected president or vice president.

    Does this mean Trump will ultimately pick DeSantis as his running mate? Not by any means but it does mean he has the opportunity to build a ticket the conservative base is already energized to vote for. But first, Trump has to reveal if he plans to run for president…and now we wait.

    Report: Oprah Pitched a White House Run with Mitt Romney

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    This union would have certainly shaken up the 2020 election…

    The latest revelation in “Romney: A Reckoning” by McKay Coppins, out a week from Tuesday, reveals that Oprah Winfrey floated a presidential run and suggested Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney join her for a”unity ticket.”

    Axios has more:

    Coppins writes that Romney told him Winfrey, a Democrat, made a pitch to run together “to save the country,” according to a source familiar with the manuscript.

    Romney tells Coppins he dismissed the idea, believing that such a campaign would inadvertently help Trump.

    Last month, Romney announced he would not run for re-election.

    Rudy Giuliani’s Daughter Announces Plans To Vote For Harris

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    An epic betrayal…

    The daughter of former New York City Mayor and Trump’s attorney announced she will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November.

    In the article titled, ā€œTrump Took My Dad From Me. Please Donā€™t Let Him Take Our Country Too,ā€ Giuliani wrote:

    ā€œI spent a lot of my life wishing my father had less power,ā€ Caroline Giuliani said in her Vanity Fair piece. ā€œBut I never wanted it to happen like this. And selfishly, the deeper my dad gets stuck in the quicksand of his problems, the more fleeting our opportunities to connect as father and daughter become.

    ā€œAfter months of feeling the type of sorrow that comes from the death of a loved one, it dawned on me that Iā€™ve been grieving the loss of my dad to Trump,ā€ Caroline Giuliani continued. ā€œI cannot bear to lose our country to him too.ā€

    This isnā€™t the first time Caroline Giuliani has backed a Democrat for president over Trump.

    In 2016, sheĀ also reportedly supported theĀ Democrat presidential nominee,Ā Hillary Clinton,Ā saying on Facebook that she was ā€œpro-Hillary all along.ā€

    In her Vanity Fair piece, Caroline Giuliani said she is voicing her ā€œadamant support forĀ Kamala HarrisĀ andĀ Tim Walz,ā€ stating that she is ā€œa recently engaged-to-be-married, 35-year-old who hopes to feel more joyous than fearful about the potential of becoming a parentā€ herself and that she is obligated ā€œto advocate for a future worth bringing children into.ā€

    GiulianiĀ was disbarred last weekĀ in the nationā€™s capital by a federal appeals court due to his efforts to stop the transfer of power following Trump losing the 2020 election.

    Republican Don Bacon Declines To Run For Re-election

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    On Monday, Nebraska Congressman Don Bacon announced he will not seek re-election.

    “After 30 years in the Air Force and 10 years in Congress, itā€™s time to spend my future with the love of my life, our four kids, and our wonderful grandchildren. Thank you, Nebraska!” Bacon announced Monday. 

    Bacon’s announcement comes as Congress works overtime to pass President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” by their self-imposed July 4 deadline. Through the reconciliation process, the megabill seeks to deliver on the president’s key campaign promises, including tax cuts, immigration reform and energy production. 

    Bacon has represented Nebraska’s second congressional district since 2017. He won re-election in 2024 by less than two percentage points. 

    Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced Sunday he would also not seek re-election next year. Like Bacon, Tillis has been willing to buck Trump and the Republican Party on key issues, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Tillis was one of just two Republicans who voted against a procedural vote on the bill in the Senate this weekend. 

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    Politician Who Left The Democrat Party Endorses Trump For President

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    Another Democrat is calling it quits and backing Donald Trump for President…

    A Texas state lawmaker from the Houston area announced Friday that she is leaving the ā€œalmost unrecognizableā€ Democratic Party.

    In an announcement Friday, State Rep. Shawn Tierry explained that she made the switch because the Democratic Party has ā€œveered so far left, so deep into the progressive abyss, that it now champions policies that I cannot, in good conscience, support,ā€ the Texas Tribune reported.

    ā€œAs a woman, a mother, and a lawmaker, I have dedicated my life to championing the values that fortify our families and uplift our communities. After much reflection, prayer, and soul-searching, I have come to a decision that aligns with my core values and the best interests of our beloved country,ā€ Tierry further explained in an X post.

    ā€œFor my entire adult life, I have voted as a Democrat. I was raised in a household with my amazing parents who believed the Democratic Party was the party of the peopleā€”a beacon of justice and opportunity for all,ā€ she continued. ā€œBut as the years have passed, I have watched with dismay as the party I once knew has drifted far from its roots. It has become almost unrecognizableā€”radicalized and increasingly out of touch with the values that millions of everyday Americans hold dear.ā€

    Thierry also noted how the left stifles debate, silences dissent, and demands ā€œblind allegiance to ideology.ā€

    The former Democrat received a standing ovation on Friday night when she formally announced her decision at a Moms For Liberty event.

    ā€œThe Democratic Party has moved so far back, so deep into the progressive abyss, that it now champions policies that I cannot, in good conscience, support. Policies like promoting sex changes for vulnerable children, dismantling Title IX protections for women and girls in sports. This is not the party that I grew up with,ā€ Thierry explained.

    ā€œAnd so itā€™s today, at such a time as this, that I am officially announcing that I am leaving the race and the life of the Democratic Party.ā€

    Thierry was recently defeated in a primary election after she voted to ban gender reassignment surgeries for children and bar biological men from competing in womenā€™s sports.

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