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Eric Trump Leaves Door Open To Future White House Bid

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Eric Trump, the son of President Donald J. Trump, left the door open for a future political career after speaking at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, signaling that the Trump familyโ€™s influence on American politics and business is far from over.

In an interview with Nikkei Asia, the 41-year-old Trump Organization executive said he would โ€œneverโ€ rule out running for office. โ€œIโ€™m not saying no, but Iโ€™m also not saying yes,โ€ he remarked. His comments came shortly after his wife, Lara Trumpโ€”now serving as co-chair of the Republican National Committeeโ€”announced she would pass on a Senate bid in North Carolina, opting instead to strengthen the GOP nationally.

A New Generation of Trumps in Politics?

Though neither Eric nor his brother Donald Trump Jr. has previously expressed personal ambition for elected office, both played an active role in their fatherโ€™s successful 2024 campaign. The Trump sons were fixtures on the campaign trail, rallying conservative voters, motivating grassroots supporters, and building relationships with Republican donors across the country.

Eric Trump has emphasized that any decision about entering politics would center on family values and ensuring a better America for his children. โ€œWould I want my kids to live the same experience over the last decade that Iโ€™ve lived? You know, if the answer was yes, I think the political path would be an easy one,โ€ he told the Financial Times earlier this summer. โ€œAnd by the way, I think other members of our family could do it too.โ€

Building American Prosperity Abroad

While speculation about his political future grows, Eric Trump has remained focused on expanding the Trump Organizationโ€™s international reach. For much of the past year, he has traveled extensively to promote World Liberty Financial, the Trump familyโ€™s new cryptocurrency project. The venture officially launched this week, backed by strong enthusiasm from international investors as well as confidence from many within the Trump administration that it represents an innovative step for American financial leadership.

Supporters see the company as a testament to the Trump familyโ€™s commitment to bold, market-driven solutions that put the U.S. at the center of the global economy. At a time when Democrats continue to impose heavy regulations on small businesses and emerging industries, the Trump familyโ€™s private-sector leadership signals to many conservatives that innovation and entrepreneurial spirit remain cornerstones of American success.

Addressing Concerns, Defending Integrity

Some lawmakers have raised concerns about the Trump familyโ€™s ongoing business activities while President Trump is in office. Eric, however, has strongly rejected any suggestion of impropriety.

โ€œI had nothing to do with the government. Iโ€™ve been in the private sector my entire life,โ€ he told Nikkei Asia. He emphasized that his professional work and the administrationโ€™s leadership have remained separate, pointing out that his family has always operated with integrity, even under constant media scrutiny.

The Trump Legacy Continues

Eric Trumpโ€™s willingness to consider a future in politics underscores the enduring impact of the Trump brand within the Republican Party. With Donald J. Trump serving once again in the Oval Office, Lara Trump helping lead the RNC, and both sons energizing conservative audiences across the nation, the Trump family remains a political force like no other in American history.

For many Republicans, Eric Trumpโ€™s comments serve as a reminder that the MAGA movement is not just about one presidencyโ€”itโ€™s a generational vision of strong leadership, economic opportunity, and putting America first.

Federal Judge Rules Trump Violated Law By Activating National Guard In California

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Competitors in the 2024 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition run a 1-kilometer route as part of the competitionโ€™s biathlon event at Ethan Allen Firing Range, Vermont, Aug. 6, 2024. The Best Warrior Competition is a physically and mentally challenging five-day event that tests Soldiers on a variety of tactical and technical skills. Winners are named the Army Guard Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year and move on to compete in the Department of the Army Best Squad Competition, with other Soldiers from the Best Warrior Competition filling out the ranks of their squad. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy)

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated federal law when they deployed thousands of federalized California National Guard members to bolster immigration enforcement in Los Angeles earlier this summer

Judge Charles Breyer, a Clinton appointee and brother to retired liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, said Trump violated the Posse Comitatus Act, a 150-year-old law that says the military cannot typically engage in domestic law enforcement.

โ€œThis was intentionalโ€”Defendants instigated a months-long deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles for the purpose of establishing a military presence there and enforcing federal law. Such conduct is a serious violation of the Posse Comitatus Act,โ€ Breyer wrote. 

Trump federalized about 4,000 National Guard members in June to support federal authorities in California as they carried out immigration raids, despite Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s vehement objections.

Breyerโ€™s decision comes as most of the National Guard members have since been demobilized. Attorneys for California said during the trial, though, that 300 of them remained, which they argued was a “significant” number. (RELATED: Judge Tells Trump To Hand Control Of California National Guard Back To Newsom)

“That’s certainly a large enough number of soldiers to constitute a Posse Comitatus Act violation,” a state attorney said.

While the judgeโ€™s decision may have minimal impact on the ground in California, the case could still have nationwide implications as Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth deploy National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and threaten to do so in other blue cities to address street crime. The Trump administration is likely to appeal Breyerโ€™s decision, which could result in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and even the Supreme Court weighing in on the administration’s unconventional use of the National Guard.

Breyer paused his order until Friday, providing the administration with an avenue to appeal before it goes into effect. 

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

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DOJ Investigating Whether Ex-FBI Officials Mishandled Russia Investigation Docs

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    The Justice Department is investigating whether former senior FBI officials mishandled classified documents that were found in a “burn bag” at the bureau’s headquarters, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.

    The documents in question are related to the FBI’s probe into whether Russia influenced the 2016 election in President Trump’s favor. That investigation has drawn Mr. Trump’s ire for years โ€” he’s called the allegations that Russia sought to help him win a “hoax” and a “witch hunt,” and in recent weeks, some top administration officials have claimed Obama-era intelligence leaders who looked into Russian meddling may have broken the law.

    Nobody has been criminally charged in the probe.

    The “burn bags” first entered the public discourse last month, when Fox News reported that FBI Director Kash Patel discovered thousands of Russia-related documents in bags that are typically used to hold sensitive materials that are about to be destroyed. Days later, Patel wrote on X: “We just uncovered burn bags/room filled with hidden Russia Gate files.”

    The FBI’s investigation into Russian election interference โ€” dubbed “Crossfire Hurricane” โ€” was opened during the 2016 campaign and continued into Mr. Trump’s first term. A probe run by Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller later found that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 election with a goal of benefitting the Trump campaign, though Mr. Trump and top campaign officials were not accused of any illegal coordination with Russia.

    2017 report by the U.S. intelligence community also assessed that Moscow sought to influence the election and “developed a clear preference” for Mr. Trump.

    Those findings have long been challenged by top Trump allies and by the president himself. Last month, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified documents that she claimed called into question the 2017 intelligence community report. 

    Gabbard accused Obama-era officials of “treasonous conspiracy” and a “years-long coup” to undermine Mr. Trump, and said she would refer the matter to the Justice Department for possible criminal investigation. Patrick Rodenbush, a spokesperson for former President Barack Obama, called the allegations “bizarre” and “ridiculous.”

    Rudy Giuliani Seriously Injured In Car Crash

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    Over the weekend, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was rushed to the hospital for injuries sustained in a car crash.

    Giuliani, who previously served asย President Trumpโ€™sย personal attorney, was transported to a nearby trauma center, according to the statement, โ€œwhere he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.โ€

    Ragusa said Giulianiโ€™s business partner Maria Ryan, a nurse practitioner, was contacted and arrived at the hospital shortly after the crash.

    In a statement provided to The Hill, the New Hampshire State Police confirmed they were โ€œinvestigating a crash that left three people injured, including a passenger identified as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.โ€

    โ€œJust before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, Troopers assigned to the Troop B barracks were investigating a reported domestic violence incident on Interstate 93 southbound in Manchester when a two-vehicle crash occurred across from them on the northbound side of the interstate. As a result of the collision, both vehicles went into the median and were heavily damaged,โ€ the state police said.

    โ€œTroopers and fire personnel, who were at the scene of the first incident, witnessed the collision and quickly crossed the interstate to render aid,โ€ they added, saying Giuliani was a passenger in the struck vehicle.

    Shortly before the car crash, according to Ragusaโ€™s statement, Giuliani was โ€œflagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident.โ€

    โ€œMayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911. He remained on scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety,โ€ the statement said. 

    Ragusa told the New York Post that the car crash โ€œoccurred after he re-entered his vehicle, which was then hit from behind at high speed.โ€

    โ€œThe mayor is in great spirits. Heโ€™s a beast. He survived 9/11,โ€ he said.

    โ€œHeโ€™s getting further tests and stabilization of his injuries,โ€ Ryan told the Post.

    Shortly after releasing the official statement, Ragusa followed up on social media to attempt to nix conspiracy theories.

    He said Giuliani was in a rental car, adding, โ€œNo one knew it was him.โ€ 

    โ€œThis was not a targeted attack. We ask everyone to respect Mayor Giulianiโ€™s privacy and recovery, and refrain from spreading unfounded conspiracy theories,โ€ Ragusa said in a subsequent post. 

    Once celebrated as โ€œAmericaโ€™s Mayorโ€ for his leadership after 9/11, Rudy Giuliani later became a prominent figure in President Trumpโ€™s challenges to the 2020 election. He pushed to investigate irregularities and raised concerns about election integrityโ€”efforts that resonated with many conservatives who believed serious questions remained unanswered, even as courts and officials dismissed those claims.

    Since then, Giuliani has faced major legal and professional setbacks. A jury in Georgia handed down a massive $148 million judgment in favor of two election workers who accused him of defamation, a decision many on the right view as excessive and politically motivated. He was also permanently barred from practicing law in Washington, D.C., a move that critics argue reflects the increasingly partisan use of professional licensing against high-profile conservatives.

    JD Vance Accuses Politico of โ€˜Journalistic Malpractice’

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    On Friday, Vice President JD Vance took to X to blast what he called โ€œforeign influenceโ€ in a Politico report targeting Steve Witkoff, President Trumpโ€™s special envoy for peace missions and chief negotiator on Ukraine.

    โ€œThis story from Politico is journalistic malpractice,โ€ Vance wrote, tagging Politico correspondent Felicia Schwartz. โ€œBut itโ€™s more than that: itโ€™s a foreign influence operation meant to hurt the administration and one of our most effective members. Notice how all of the people attacking Steve are on background? That means itโ€™s two or three deep staters who are angry that Witkoff has succeeded where theyโ€™ve failed.โ€

    Vance made clear that he sees the article as an attempt not just to smear Witkoff, but to undermine Trumpโ€™s broader foreign policy success in shifting the conversation toward peace in Ukraine.


    What the Politico Story Claimed

    Schwartzโ€™s piece, co-authored with Nahal Toosi and Jack Detsch, framed Witkoff as an inexperienced outsider whose โ€œgo-it-alone styleโ€ frustrates American, Ukrainian, and European officials. According to Schwartz, 13 anonymous sourcesโ€”none of whom were willing to go on the recordโ€”painted Witkoff as someone who views the Ukraine conflict โ€œthrough a real estate lensโ€ and misses diplomatic details.

    Politicoโ€™s reporting emphasized that Witkoff has met with Vladimir Putin five times in six months but claimed those meetings havenโ€™t led to tangible breakthroughs. The piece also alleged Witkoff sometimes appeared โ€œuninformed or unprepared,โ€ citing unnamed U.S. and foreign officials.

    One anonymous voice was quoted as saying, โ€œHis inexperience shines through, he has the presidentโ€™s ear, which is evident, but there has been some confusion about what has been said and agreed.โ€


    What Politico Left Out

    Vance accused Politico of cherry-picking information to fit a predetermined narrative. He said the outlet deliberately left out quotes from him, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and senior advisor Jared Kushnerโ€”each of whom had praised Witkoffโ€™s diplomatic efforts.

    In fact, Vance had told Politico directly: โ€œWitkoff has made more progress towards ending the bloodshed in Ukraine than all his critics combined.โ€ That single line was briefly included, but stripped of context and buried among anonymous complaints.

    According to Schwartz herself, the White House sent Politico a list of officialsโ€™ supportive quotes about Witkoff. Most were left on the cutting room floor.


    The Larger Pattern: Anonymous Sources and Double Standards

    The story is the latest example of the corporate media using anonymous leaks from entrenched bureaucrats to undermine Trump officials. Both Trump and Vance have criticized this practice for years, pointing out that it gives cover to partisan โ€œdeep stateโ€ operatives while denying the American people transparency.

    By contrast, those willing to speak openlyโ€”Vance, Rubio, Kushnerโ€”were ignored or minimized in Politicoโ€™s coverage. The result is a slanted article that elevates anonymous gossip over the testimony of elected leaders and senior officials.


    Why Witkoff Matters

    Steve Witkoff, a successful real estate developer and longtime Trump ally, was tapped for a unique mission: break the stalemate on Ukraine by applying Trumpโ€™s outsider approach to diplomacy. Unlike career diplomats who have presided over endless wars and gridlock, Witkoff has leveraged direct relationships, including multiple meetings with Putin, to seek pragmatic solutions.

    For Trumpโ€™s critics in the establishment, that makes him a threat. For everyday Americans who are weary of endless foreign wars, it makes him a symbol of a possible new path toward peace.


    Vance: Media Trying to Derail Peace Efforts

    Vance argued that the Politico piece is not just unfair journalismโ€”itโ€™s part of a deliberate effort to derail peace negotiations. โ€œThe quotes on Witkoff were meant to complicate and derail peace efforts,โ€ he said, warning that anonymous smears serve the interests of those who profit from prolonging the war.

    Republicans have long argued that entrenched Washington interests, including defense contractors and globalist bureaucrats, benefit from keeping conflicts alive rather than resolving them. By attacking Witkoff, Vance suggested, the media is doing their bidding.


    The Takeaway

    Politicoโ€™s story highlights a familiar clash: Trumpโ€™s America First agendaโ€”focused on ending foreign wars and prioritizing U.S. interestsโ€”versus the entrenched establishment in Washington and its allies in the corporate media.

    Vanceโ€™s defense of Witkoff signals that the White House isnโ€™t backing down. Despite attacks from the press and anonymous bureaucrats, Trump and his team are determined to keep pursuing peace in Ukraineโ€”an effort the mainstream media seems determined to undermine at every step

    Trump Floats Holding Republican National Convention Before Midterm Elections

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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]

    This could be big…

    On Thursday, President Trump floated the possibility of holding a Republican National Convention ahead of the midterm elections.

    While Trump did not offer any details about where the convention would take place or what would happen there, he touted various statistics that have been beneficial for the Republican Party this year.

    Theย GOP is fightingย to maintain control of both the House and Senate in 2026.

    “The Republican Party is doing really well. Millions of people have joined us in our quest to MAKE AMERICA, GREAT AGAIN. We won every aspect of the Presidential Election and, based on the great success we are having, are poised to WIN BIG IN THE MIDTERMS,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

    “We have raised far more money than the Democrats, and are having a great time fixing all of the Country Destroying mistakes made by the Biden Administration, and watching the USA heal and prosper. The results are incredible, a record pace!!! In that light, I am thinking of recommending a National Convention to the Republican Party, just prior to the Midterms. It has never been done before. STAY TUNED!” he added.

    Historically, midterms have been tough elections for the party controlling the White House, typically losing roughly 25 seats in the House. Trump and the Republicans lost 41 House seats in the 2018 midterms.

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

    Report: John Bolton Probe Focused On Classified Emails Obtained By Foreign Spies

    The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

    The Biden administrationโ€™s Justice Department has launched an aggressive investigation into former Trump national security adviser John Bolton, accusing him of mishandling classified information. According to an explosive New York Times report, the probe escalated dramatically last week when FBI agents raided Boltonโ€™s Bethesda, Maryland residence and his Washington, D.C. office.

    Sources told the Times that investigators claim Bolton sent emails containing โ€œsensitive informationโ€ over an unclassified system while drafting his 2020 book, The Room Where It Happened. The emails, allegedly shared with friends and associates assisting him with the manuscript, reportedly contained material that appeared to be drawn from classified documents Bolton had seen during his time in the White House.

    Even more startling, U.S. officials say a foreign intelligence service later obtained those emails. At this point, it remains unclear which countryโ€™s spies were in possession of the material.

    A Raided Home, No Arrest

    Bolton, who has been a vocal critic of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden, was at home during the FBI raid. Despite the dramatic nature of the search, he was not arrested. That fact alone has fueled speculation that the raid was more about spectacle than substanceโ€”an attempt to send a political message rather than to secure an immediate prosecution.

    A Familiar Pattern of Double Standards

    Republicans have already begun to highlight what they see as yet another glaring double standard. While the Biden DOJ aggressively pursues Bolton, questions linger about how the administration handled President Bidenโ€™s own mishandling of classified documents, discovered in multiple unsecured locations, including his Delaware garage. Unlike Boltonโ€”or former President Trump, who continues to face relentless investigationsโ€”Biden has faced little in the way of raids or public spectacle.

    This latest move against Bolton follows a broader pattern where the DOJ appears far more eager to go after figures associated with the Trump years while showing restraint when it comes to Democrats.

    Whatโ€™s Next

    At this point, Bolton has not been charged with any crime. Legal experts note that the government would face serious hurdles in proving that Bolton knowingly mishandled classified material or intended to expose it to foreign governments.

    Trump Threatens to Prosecute George Soros and His Son Over RICO Charges

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    President Donald Trump took direct aim at billionaire financier George Soros and his son Alex in a fiery Truth Social post on Wednesday, accusing the pair of fueling radical left-wing unrest across the country and hinting at potential RICO charges.

    โ€œGeorge Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America,โ€ Trump wrote. โ€œWeโ€™re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to โ€˜BREATHE,โ€™ and be FREE. Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country! That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends.โ€

    Trump concluded with a warning: โ€œBe careful, weโ€™re watching you!โ€

    Who Are the Soroses?

    George Soros, a Hungarian-born billionaire, is one of the Democratic Partyโ€™s largest donors and has been financing progressive causes for decades. His global influence has been tied to left-wing prosecutors, liberal DA races, and activist organizations that critics say undermine law and order in American cities.

    In 2023, Soros handed control of his vast empireโ€”including the Open Society Foundationโ€”to his son, Alex Soros, who has pledged to continue funding progressive causes, often with an even more openly partisan edge. Alex has boasted of his close ties to the Biden White House and prominent Democrats.

    The Soros network has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into elections and activist groups, often tipping the balance in favor of left-leaning candidates. Many on the Right argue this influence has led to skyrocketing crime rates, attacks on free speech, and deepening divisions in American society.

    Trumpโ€™s threat comes less than a week after hisย FBI raidedย his foreign policy adviser-turned-criticย John Boltonโ€™sย home and office as part of what he slammed as a politically motivated investigation.

    Bolton, who was national security adviser from 2018 to 2019, has often clashed with Trump since leaving the administration. The raid on his home marked a significant escalation in tensions between the former president and his one-time adviser.

    When asked about the raid, Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday that he was not informed ahead of time but expected a briefing later.

    Report: Denmark Calls On US Envoy Over Alleged Covert Greenland Interference Operations

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    Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen summoned the top U.S. diplomat in Denmark over intelligence reports that Americans had conducted covertย influence operations in Greenland.ย 

    Danish public broadcaster DR reported that at least three people with ties to the Trump administration were conducting the operations. The broadcaster cited unnamed security and government sources.

    “We are aware that foreign actors continue to show an interest in Greenland and its position in the Kingdom of Denmark. It is therefore not surprising if we experience outside attempts to influence the future of the Kingdom in the time ahead,” Rasmussen said in a statement sent to Fox News.ย 

    “Any attempt to interfere in the internal affairs of the Kingdom will of course be unacceptable. In that light, I have asked the Ministry ofย Foreign Affairsย to summon the U.S. chargรฉ dโ€™affaires for a meeting at the ministry.”

    Rasmussen also emphasized that the ties between Denmark and Greenland are “close” and “based on mutual trust.”

    Earlier in his second term, Presidentย Donald Trumpย repeatedly spoke about seeking U.S. jurisdiction over Greenland, which is part of the Danish kingdom. In response to Trumpโ€™s remarks, both Denmark and Greenland have said that the island was not for sale.

    โ€œFor purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,โ€ Trump said in the Truth Social post.

    In late 2019, Trump said that buying Greenland, which is owned by Denmark, was โ€œstrategicallyโ€ interesting, triggering an angry response from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

    โ€œDenmark essentially owns it. Weโ€™re very good allies with Denmark. We protect Denmark like we protect large portions of the world,โ€ Trump said at the time.

    โ€œStrategically, itโ€™s interesting, and weโ€™d be interested, but weโ€™ll talk to them a little bit. Itโ€™s not number one on the burner,โ€ he added.

    The U.S. does not currently have an ambassador to Denmark, leaving American diplomat Mark Stroh to serve as the chargรฉ dโ€™affaires. Stroh was summoned to the Foreign Ministry.

    One of the people suspected in the alleged influence operation reportedly compiled a list of U.S.-friendly Greenlanders, collected names of Trump opponents and allegedly encouraged locals to highlight cases portraying the Danish government negatively in U.S. media, according to reports. Additionally, two others are suspected of trying to create relationships with politicians, businesses and locals.

    DR cited eight sources who believe the goal was to weaken ties between Denmark and Greenland.

    The Danish Security and Intelligence Service allegedly told the outlet that it believes “particularly in the current situation, Greenland is a target for influence campaigns of various kinds.”

    In May, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said “you cannot spy against an ally” in response to reports that the U.S. was gathering intelligence on Greenland.

    Fox News Anchor John Roberts Hospitalized

    A stunning new health report.

    Fox News anchorย John Robertsย has revealed heโ€™s been hospitalized after contracting what he described as a โ€œsevere case of malaria,โ€ sidelining him from his weekday slot onย America Reports.

    โ€œI somehow came down with a severe case of malaria,โ€ย Roberts, 68, announced via X on Tuesday. โ€œI can honestly say that I am the only person in the hospital with malaria. In fact, one of my doctors said Iโ€™m the first case he has ever seen.โ€

    His co-host seat alongsideย Sandra Smithย has been filled byย Trace Gallagher, he explained, thanking his replacement.

    Roberts, who previously covered the White House for Fox, thanked doctors at Inova Health in Virginia, as well as his colleagues for stepping in.

    Viewers, colleagues, and network contributors expressed shock at the news and offered their support, wishing the anchor a quick recovery.

    โ€œBeth and I are praying for a swift recovery!!โ€ North Carolina Rep. Mark Harris said.

    โ€œWhoa! Feel better soon, John,โ€ added Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent Mike Emanuel.

    Malaria was eliminated from the U.S. in 1951, according to theย CDC. However, the country still sees about 2,000 malaria cases per year. There were, on average, nearly seven deaths per year between 2007 and 2022.

    Malaria cases in the U.S. are now mostly linked to international travel.

    Malaria is spread by mosquitoes. Cases in the U.S. were typically in people who traveled to or from countries where the disease is widespread. The CDC said locally acquired, mosquito-transmitted malaria is โ€œrareโ€ in the country.

    Malaria patients often reported having recently returned from Africa, the CDC said. Patients commonly reported visiting friends and family as their primary reason for travel.