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Trump Completely Loses It on Random Sunday Afternoon
Donald Trump’s mood didn’t seem quite right over the weekend, with the former president delivering a 13-post screed to Truth Social on Sunday. Trump did some commentary on the story about a 10-year-old girl getting impregnated and having to go to Indiana for an abortion since she wasn’t able to in Ohio. The right has been embracing the story more now that it turns out the alleged rapist is an undocumented immigrant. The former president also made several posts about the 2020 election, which look increasingly pathetic as that race gets further and further distant in the rear view mirror and with the rest of the political world now looking at the midterms and 2024. All of these posts are happening at a time when Trump is reportedly panicked about possible criminal charges and getting ready to launch his next run for office.
Trump Telling Team He Must Be President to Avoid Criminal Charges!
It is becoming increasingly clear that Donald Trump will be running for president again and one of the reasons he plans to do so is to avoid criminal charges. According to a report from Rolling Stone, Trump in recent months has told associates that the protections from prosecution he would enjoy as a sitting president are “front of mind” for determining whether to launch another campaign. It is also believed that the former president will make his declaration before the 2022 midterms, perhaps as early as September. Trump’s plan actually has some chance of working and shielding him from charges. Prosecutors in Georgia and at the federal level who are weighing whether to indict the ex-POTUS may consider it too political of a move to make if the 2024 campaign is already underway. Trump certainly has other reasons for running for president again, like to avenge his 2020 loss to Joe Biden, but avoiding the possibility of prison time is clearly another contributing factor.
From over the weekend:
Senator Has No Patience for Stupid Fox News Talking Point
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin went on Fox News Sunday last week and was asked by host Mike Emanuel about the mass shooting in Highland Park on the Fourth of July. Emanuel brought up the tired old talking point the right wing has on gun safety measures, which is that Chicago has strict gun control but a high rate of shootings. He said, “if it were just about gun laws, wouldn’t Chicago with some of the toughest gun laws in the country be a safer city?” Durbin pointed out immediately that Highland Park is not Chicago before comparing the murder rate of the Windy City to places like St. Louis, Missouri and Jackson, Mississippi. Another key detail to the Chicago gun violence claim is that areas with much more laxed gun regulations like Wisconsin and Indiana are only a short drive away and firearms can easily be smuggled into the city from there. Emanuel should have thought twice before bringing up this talking point to Dick Durbin, who was prepared to easily smack it down.
From over the weekend:
Bill O'Reilly Will Help You with Life (for a Fee)
Bill O’Reilly is trying to make a comeback after his disgraceful exit from Fox News a few years ago and his new grift is offering viewers a “concierge” service for when they’re traveling. Bill said on his show, “I get a lot of questions about people traveling the world. And because I’ve been to 84 countries I can steer you into good places and tell you if you’re getting ripped off.” O’Reilly went on to explain that he and his team will get back to people who have travel questions within 24 hours. The cost for such a service is $7.92 a month, which isn’t terrible, but it suggests that multi-millionaire Bill O’Reilly isn’t really part of the group answering questions. A person must be in an odd position in their life if they want to consult Bill O’Reilly before deciding to rent a bike in Copenhagen or grab dinner in Jakarta.
More on the show:
--Republican Senator Rick Scott appears on Fox News to demand that America get "back to work" despite one of the lowest unemployment rates of the last 50 years
--Secret Service agents reportedly deleted text messages related to the January 6 Trump riots after officials asked for them
--Texas hospitals are refusing to treat serious pregnancy issues for fear of legal liability related to the Texas anti-abortion law
--Fox News host Maria Bartiromo wildly suggests, without evidence, that Joe Biden is being "fed" drugs to keep him functioning and wonders who is "really" in charge at the White House
--California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom comes out swinging in a clear test of the 2024 waters, saying Democrats must be ruthless, ferocious, and must put Republicans on the defensive
--Legal expert Norm Eisen believes that Donald Trump is heading towards indictment
--Fox News appears to be preparing to dump support of Donald Trump, instead favoring Ron DeSantis as the 2024 Republican presidential nominee
--Voicemail caller the Eggman faced antisemitism and calls for legal help while in prison
--On the Bonus Show: Georgia's second-largest school district allowing non-officers to carry guns, Africa left behind as wealthy nations push 4th COVID booster shots, BMW offering heated seats on a monthly subscription, much more...
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