Donald Trump says Twitter has become ‘very boring’ since he was banned
Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has led right-wing fans to expect Donald Trump to return to his former favorite platform, while anti-Trump users spread false claims that the former president is dead. There is
The comedian-initiated hashtag #TrumpIsDead was inspired by Musk’s sharing of a conspiracy theory about Nancy Pelosi’s attack on her husband, a satirical show of how the platform can be abused. It’s been a trial.
Back in the real world, Hillary Clinton and several of her former campaign aides stemmed from the failure of Trump’s lawsuit for facilitating false allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives. We are trying to recover over $1 million in legal costs.
The lawsuit was filed by Trump in March, but a federal district judge derided it as little more than a “manifesto.”
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court also said it would not prevent Senator Lindsey Graham from giving evidence to a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, which is investigating an attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
Supreme Court won’t protect Lindsey Graham from Georgia election fraud grand jury
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham tried to overturn former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss to Joe Biden before a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia. He refused to give evidence to investigate.
In an unsigned order opposed by all nine judges, the court said it was not necessary to block the lower court’s finding that Graham must honor the subpoena in order to present evidence to the grand jury. rice field. He will testify on issues related to the “unofficial investigative fact-finding” for which he was chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee at the time.
Andrew Feinberg has more details.
Andrew NaughtyNov 02, 2022 12:25
What is the #TrumpIsDead hoax?
As postmodern internet stunts go, the proliferation of the #TrumpIsDead hashtag is a vintage example. It’s not an attempt to convince people that the former president actually died (he didn’t). It was exploited under the low moderation philosophy of new buyer Elon Musk.
It’s also a chance for anti-Trump users to riff on some of the ridiculous themes of the QAnon Creed. Filmmaker Jeremy Neuberger wrote:
Mr. Musk himself briefly circulated a conspiracy theory about Nancy Pelosi’s attack on her husband, but removed it after the inevitable outcry.
‘Trump is dead’ hoax spreads rapidly on Twitter
Donald Trump is definitely not dead, as Twitter users may have us believe. The hashtag #TrumpIsDead has become one of the biggest trends on the site after a false claim made on Tuesday he…
Andrew NaughtyNovember 2, 2022 11:57
Trump joins conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi attack
The former president began airing his controversial remarks Tuesday morning while calling Chris Stigal’s radio show.
Johanna Chisholm listened.
Andrew NaughtyNovember 2, 2022 11:30
Jan. 6 Commission ‘in Talks’ With Trump’s Lawyers Over Testimony
The Jan. 6 task force is “in talks” with Donald Trump’s lawyers about getting the former president to testify under oath as part of an investigation into the Capitol riots, Rep. Liz Cheney said Tuesday. said in a panel discussion.
CNN reported that Mr Cheney said Mr Trump “has a duty to comply”, but the form of his testimony has not yet been decided. She spoke out at an event about the threat of political violence taking place in Cleveland, Ohio.
“It will be done under oath. It could take several days,” Cheney said, adding that this was not a situation where the committee would be “at the mercy of Donald Trump.” .
Oliver O’connellNovember 2, 2022 11:00
After storming the Capitol, Oathkeeper went to Oliver Garden
One attendee didn’t remember much about the restaurant, other than that it was “a long drive away” and that the server “was too lazy to wear a mask,” according to court filings. I claimed.
Oliver O’connellNov 02, 2022 09:40
Capitol Police: ‘Political climate’ calls for more security for lawmakers
The U.S. Capitol Police Commissioner says his agency needs additional resources to better protect lawmakers after last week’s brutal attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband.
Capitol Police Commissioner Thomas Munger said in a statement that he was “engaged in investigating” the attack on Paul Pelosi by a hammer-wielding assailant who allegedly attempted to kidnap and assault Pelosi. He is also the second highest-ranking president in history.
Andrew Feinberg reports from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’connellNov 02, 2022 07:40
Trump predicts Kanye West will be ‘okay’, downplays anti-Semitism
Speaking to conservative talk radio personality and podcaster Chris Stigal, the former president was asked about current events and news topics, including the midterm elections and Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.
Trump’s remarks against the infamous rapper, who has made numerous anti-Semitic comments and has been kicked out of a string of companies he worked with, were particularly notable.
Oliver O’connellNovember 2, 2022 05:40
Why Marcus Flowers Claims He Can Beat Trump Favorite Marjorie Taylor Greene
veterans speak Independent‘s Andrew Buncombe became the first Democrat to represent Georgia’s 14th congressional district in 30 years.
Oliver O’connellNovember 2, 2022 03:40
Gavin Newsom accuses Fox News of ‘dehumanization’ that led to Paul Pelosi attack
The governor of California said in an interview with CBS News: I don’t think anyone is dehumanized as she has consistently been. “
Oliver O’connellNov 02, 2022 02:40
Mob released after saying they wanted to shoot Nancy Pelosi ‘in the brain’ on January 6
A mobster who vowed in a video that he would kill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi if he found any Democratic leaders during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is set to be released from prison this week.
Dawn Bancroft was sentenced to 60 days in prison and three years probation for his role in the January 6 attacks.
John Boden has the details.
Oliver O’connellNovember 2, 2022 01:40