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Chris Cuomo Reveals Details Behind Recent Call To Trump

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NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo revealed on Tuesday that he called former President Donald Trump after the Secret Service stopped a second would-be assassin over the weekend.

Cuomo accused the media and politicians of downplaying what should be a “cause for panic.” The former CNN host said he was not surprised as he accused the media of shrugging off the first assassination attempt on Trump too.

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Cuomo said:

What if it was Kamala Harris or President Biden, God forbid? Do you think it would be almost a shoulder shrug and more talk about the Secret Service and allocation of funds than just how crazy it is that this is what’s happening in our country? That reaction of, well, don’t make too much of it — he had an AK-47 pointed at him! The reaction is unacceptable. And it’s the second time media and political players have gotten away with playing down what should be a cause for panic.

On his phone call to Trump, Cuomo said he did not ask questions as a reporter.

“I didn’t ask him any questions. I didn’t go after him about his role. I just wanted to know how his family’s taking this,” he said, recalling his own feelings as a child fearing for the safety of his father — late New York Gov. Mario Matthew Cuomo.

Cuomo said his phone call was prompted because he was “ashamed” of the collective response to threats against the former president.

“I called him today because I am ashamed of how we are responding and now responding to the threats on him, and I feel for his family, and I know you can roll your eyes and say he asked for it — listen, that’s your choice, and I think it’s a wrong choice. We got to get out of the judgment business unless it’s judging ourselves,” Cuomo said.

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Group Sues Manhattan DA’s Office For Trump Records

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    Madeleine Jackson
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     America First Legal is suing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office for records of any communication related to the prosecution of former President Trump between prosecutors and high-ranking Democrats.

    The organization is seeking documents and communication between Bragg’s office and the Biden-Harris campaign, the DNC, Color of Change and CREW. 

    It is also seeking records related to efforts to raise money off the prosecution of the former president in New York v. Trump. 

    AFL is also looking to see if records exist between Bragg’s office and Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter — Loren Merchan — who runs a Democrat-affiliated political consulting firm, Authentic Campaigns. 

    “It is incumbent for Alvin Bragg’s office to meet its transparency responsibilities. The public record now reveals a direct contradiction between statements from the U.S. Department of Justice and Bragg’s own office about coordination between the two,” AFL Vice President Dan Epstein told Fox News Digital. 

    “And now it would appear that groups like Color of Change may be coordinating activities between Washington, D.C., and New York City behind the scenes.”

    AFL describes Color of Change as a far-left, Soros-funded group. The organization issued a statement characterizing the prosecution of Trump as the “fruit of our labor.” 

    AFL says the group visited the White House 16 times and met with both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. 

    The lawsuit comes as part of America First Legal’s ongoing investigation into Bragg’s office.

    AFL sued Merchan last week for refusing to turn over his financial disclosures amid questions about his daughter’s work at Authentic Campaigns. 

    Trump Breaks Silence After Second Assassination Attempt

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    After surviving another attempt on his life Donald Trump thanked law enforcement officers on Sunday.

    “I would like to thank everyone for your concern and well wishes – It was certainly an interesting day!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. 

    “Most importantly, I want to thank the U.S. Secret Service, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and his Office of brave and dedicated Patriots, and, all of Law Enforcement, for the incredible job done today at Trump International in keeping me, as the 45th President of the United States, and the Republican Nominee in the upcoming Presidential Election, SAFE. THE JOB DONE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!”

    The former president faced another apparent assassination attempt Sunday while he was golfing in Florida.

    Authorities in Florida said that a Secret Service agent saw a rifle barrel sticking through a fence while Trump was golfing at his course in West Palm Beach. The agent fired shots and a man dropped an AK-47-style rifle with a scope and fled in an SUV, officials added.

    Law enforcement said that authorities apprehended a man in Martin County in a vehicle that matched a witness’s description.

    NewsNation reported the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt is a white male named Ryan Wesley Routh.

    President Joe Biden addressed the situation in a statement on Sunday.

    “A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe,” President Biden said in a statement, adding that he was “relieved” the Republican presidential candidate was “unharmed.”

    “There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened,” Biden said. “As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety.”

    The White House also issued a statement about the situation.

    “The President and Vice President have been briefed about the security incident at the Trump International Golf Course, where former President Trump was golfing,” the statement read. “They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team.”

    Lawmakers have since called on President Biden to increase the level of security resources surrounding Donald Trump.

    Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla.), a member of the bipartisan House task force investigating the previous attempted assassination of Trump in Butler, Pa., in July, told “Fox & Friends” that the threat to Trump is “extreme” and requires a stronger level of security. 

    “President Biden and Vice President Harris should call for a full presidential level detail to be assigned to President Trump,” Lee said. “Clearly the threat to him is extreme and that needs to happen immediately.” 

    MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Sued For $800,000

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    Ouch…

    Shipping and logistics company DHL sued Mike Lindell’s MyPillow this week over an alleged shipping debt of nearly $800,000.

    In the lawsuit filed in Minneapolis on Monday, DHL alleged Lindell’s company violated a previous lawsuit settlement from May 2023 which required MyPillow to pay off its $775,000 debt to DHL in 24 monthly installments.

    According to the lawsuit, MyPillow only partially paid off the required installments, paying DHL $64,583.34, with the last installment in June.

    DHL reportedly threatened to sue MyPillow in July and, after several months of no success, finally filed its lawsuit in court this week.

    DHL is now seeking $799,925.59 from MyPillow, along with attorney fees and an 18% annual interest.

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    Lindell who has been a vocal and active supporter of former President Donald Trump has been embroiled in a number of lawsuits over the past few years, including defamation lawsuits from Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic over his allegations that the 2020 election was rigged.

    In February, Lindell was ordered to pay $5 million to a man after he lost his own “Prove Mike Wrong” challenge.

    In March, MyPillow was evicted from a warehouse in Minnesota for allegedly being $200,000 behind on rent.

    Georgia Judge Drops Two Charges In Election Case

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    A Georgia judge has again dropped multiple charges in former President Trump’s 2020 election interference case.

    The Hill reports:

    Judge Scott McAfee granted a motion from some of Trump’s co-defendants to quash three counts in the sprawling racketeering indictment brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D), finding they “lie beyond this State’s jurisdiction.” 

    The ruling also hands the former president a sizeable victory, as he faced two of the charges in question. 

    “President Trump and his legal team in Georgia have prevailed once again,” Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead defense attorney in the case, said in a statement. 

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

    Trump Rejects Harris Debate Invite

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    On Thursday, Donald Trump said he would not participate in another debate against Kamala Harris.

    “When a prizefighter loses a fight, the first words out of his mouth are, ‘I WANT A REMATCH,’” Trump posted on Truth Social, asserting that he won Tuesday’s debate with Harris despite some polls showing otherwise.

    The former president argued issues like inflation and immigration were discussed “in great detail” during his June debate with President Biden and during Tuesday night’s showdown with Harris.

    “She was a no-show at the Fox Debate, and refused to do NBC & CBS,” Trump posted. “KAMALA SHOULD FOCUS ON WHAT SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE DURING THE LAST ALMOST FOUR YEAR PERIOD. THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!”

    On Thursday, the Trump campaign released a memo reporting a post-debate increase in polls for Trump while Harris remained stagnant.

    Read the full campaign statement:

    Last night, we conducted a survey of 1,893 likely voters across our seven key target states. We found that despite the best efforts of Kamala Harris and media to portray the debate as some kind of overwhelming win for her, voters did not see it this way as support for her remained flat. The only change we saw was a 2-point bump for President Trump in both ballot configurations.

    In last week’s data (pre-debate) from our surveys (N=5,600) across our seven target states, both the full and head-to-head ballots were split dead even. In our post-debate data, President Trump leads Vice President Harris by 2-points, 48% – 46%, and in the head-to-head ballot, he is up 3-points, 50% – 47%. Clearly, target state voters were not impressed by Kamala Harris’ empty platitudes and while the media would have people believe she is cruising to victory, this couldn’t be farther from the truth.

    Congressman Pushes Trump To Drop Out Of Race After Debate

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    One of the harshest responses yet…

    Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) suggested former President Donald Trump should consider dropping out of the presidential race following his performance in Tuesday night’s debate.

    Moskowitz issued a statement on Wednesday titled, “Trump’s ability to continue campaign,” and it echoed sentiment aimed at President Biden following his clash with Trump earlier this year.

    “If we are being honest, last night’s debate performance by former President Donald Trump was disastrous and hard to watch,” Moskowitz said.

    “I believe now is the time for the former President to have those difficult conversations about whether or not he should continue serving as the Republican Party’s nominee for President,” he continued. “For now, I want to give him the space to meet with his family and make that decision.”

    Polls from the debate show most viewers believe Harris came out on top. A CNN poll of debate watchers had 63% saying Harris won by the end of their 90-minute contest, compared to 37% for Trump.

    However, Trump’s performance has not set off the widespread shock and concern among Republicans that surged through the Democrat Party following Biden’s debate performance in July. That concern ultimately forced Biden out of the race, endorsing Harris instead.

    Contacted regarding Moskowitz’ statement on Wednesday, Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung replied, “Moskowitz is a f—ing moron,” according to The Hill.

    Fox News has extended a formal invitation to both the Trump and Harris campaigns for a second debate next month.

    New York Court Rejects Trump Gag Order Appeal

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    Madeleine Jackson
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    On Thursday, New York’s high court tossed out former President Trump’s appeal of the gag order in his hush money criminal case. 

    In a brief order, the court said “no substantial constitutional question is directly involved” and that it would decline to hear Trump’s appeal. 

    The gag order, which remains in partial effect ahead of Trump’s sentencing, bars the former president from making public remarks about prosecutors or their families, but has a carveout allowing remarks about Judge Juan Merchan and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D). 

    The former president has argued the gag order violates his First Amendment rights.

    Trump asked the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, to hear his challenge after his arguments were rejected by lower courts.

    The gag order once prevented Trump from attacking key witnesses — such as his ex-fixer, Michael Cohen, and porn actor Stormy Daniels — and jurors, but the judge partially lifted the order after the trial’s conclusion.  

    In May, Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment Cohen made to Daniels.

    This is a breaking news story. Click refresh for the latest updates.

    CNN Star Don Lemon Facing Fierce Backlash Over Reaction To Melania Trump

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      Don Lemon is facing viral criticism after posting a TikTok video mocking former First Lady Melania Trump‘s emotional account of the July 13 assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump. While Lemon, a former CNN anchor, remained silent in the video, his exaggerated body language – including eye-rolling, head shaking and sighing – appeared to convey ridicule and contempt.

      Melania Trump’s video, posted Wednesday on X, described the “horrible, distressing experience” of the attempt, during which a bullet grazed Donald Trump’s ear. The shooter’s subsequent gunfire killed one rallygoer and critically injured two others. In her statement, Melania expressed concern, questioning law enforcement’s actions: “I can’t help but wonder, why didn’t law enforcement officials arrest the shooter before the speech.”

      Lemon has since deleted the TikTok post, but it continues to spark reactions online.

      On Tuesday, Fox News reported that Michael Plati, assistant director of the Secret Service’s Office of Protective Operations, was strongly encouraged to retire following the July 13 assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. According to United States Secret Service (USSS) Acting Director Ronald Rowe, Plati was asked to step down by senior leadership and is expected to do so in the coming days.

      Counter-sniper element at Trump Rally during attempted assassination event. Image = a screen grab of video on social media.

      The announcement of Plati’s resignation follows the July 23 departure of USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle, who resigned under mounting pressure in the wake of the assassination attempt on Trump. In light of these developments, the Department of Defense has stepped in to offer additional assistance to the Secret Service in protecting political figures requiring heightened security.

      Article Published With The Permission of American Liberty News.

      Bush-Era Attorney General Endorses Harris

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      A surprising betrayal…

      Former Attorney General to President George W. Bush, Alberto Gonzales is turning his back on Donald Trump.

      In the same op-ed, Gonzales called former President Donald Trump “perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation.” Gonzales wrote:

      The American presidency is the most powerful position in the world. Of course, our constitution and laws, as well as institutions such as Congress and our courts, act as guardrails to that power. The law provides the certainty of accountability and fundamental fairness. Yet it is the president’s integrity, honesty and respect for our institutions that may be the most important and reliable check on abuses of power.

      As the United States approaches a critical election, I can’t sit quietly as Donald Trump — perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation — eyes a return to the White House. For that reason, though I’m a Republican, I’ve decided to support Kamala Harris for president.

      The Republican AG also officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

      In his endorsement, Gonzales defended her from critics who have raised concerns as to why she hasn’t accomplished more as Vice President, pointing the finger at Congress:

      Trump and his surrogates will blame her for the economic policies of the Biden administration, as well as the border crisis. Based on my experience, however, a vice president truly has little to no influence on economic policy. A vice president may provide input, but it is the president who is the ultimate decision-maker. That is part of the job of being the president. Further, Congress has as much, if not more, power to affect our economy through legislation. It is as much their failure as Biden’s that child care, housing, gasoline and groceries cost too much. And as for the border, Trump and his supporters in Congress assumed partial responsibility for the tough border situation when they killed bipartisan legislation in order to help Trump’s election chances.

      Ultimately, Gonzales wrote that he had more faith in Harris to carry out the duties as Commander in Chief:

      Harris, meanwhile, has sworn fidelity to the rule of law as a former local prosecutor and state attorney general. Her record in law enforcement shows a clear commitment to pursuing justice. While I may disagree with some of her policies, I am hopeful she will be open to dissenting views and will act always in a manner respectful of the power of all three branches of government.

      In his closing, he added that Harris was “the best suited, able and committed to unite us in a manner consistent with the rule of law.”

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