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Florida Sen. Rick Scott Backs Trump for 2024

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In a move that has sent ripples through the Sunshine State’s political landscape, Florida Senator Rick Scott has just made a significant endorsement for the 2024 Republican presidential race. But what’s truly surprising is who he’s backing: none other than the former President himself, Donald J. Trump.

With Florida’s own Governor Ron DeSantis vying for the Republican nomination, Scott’s endorsement of Trump has raised more than a few eyebrows. However, if we take a closer look, it’s clear that this decision is far from unexpected.

Scott and Trump go way back, with the senator being among the first Republican governors to back Trump in the 2016 election. He even ran a pro-Trump super PAC that year. Their political alliance has remained strong, with the two working closely during the 2022 midterms, when Scott chaired the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

The timing of this endorsement is particularly intriguing, as it comes just ahead of the Florida Freedom Summit, where both Trump and DeSantis are set to address the state GOP. Recent polls have shown Trump leading the pack in Florida and across the nation, with significant support from the Republican congressional delegation.

However, it’s worth noting that DeSantis isn’t without his own set of endorsements. His campaign communications director, Andrew Romeo, pointed out that the governor has garnered support from the majority of Florida’s elected officials. This is largely due to his track record of delivering results for the conservative movement within the state.

The Scott-DeSantis relationship has been marked by tension, stemming from the transition at the end of Scott’s governorship in 2019. During this transition period, Scott made over 80 state appointments, and he even missed DeSantis’s inauguration speech.

In light of this endorsement, it’s clear that Scott’s decision to back Trump over DeSantis isn’t entirely out of left field. While it’s unusual for a sitting senator to get involved in an in-state primary, Scott’s endorsement reflects his continued allegiance to Trump, a partnership that has withstood the test of time.

As the battle for the 2024 Republican nomination heats up, all eyes are on Florida. The state’s political landscape is ever-evolving, and with Scott’s endorsement, the competition between Trump and DeSantis is set to get even more intriguing. Stay tuned for the showdown at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit this weekend.

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Lawsuit seeks to Bar Trump from ballot

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In a Colorado courtroom, a high-stakes legal showdown is underway, with a local watchdog group taking on former President Donald Trump over his eligibility to run for public office in the future. The lawsuit filed by this group alleges that Trump’s involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol disqualifies him from holding public office once more.

The trial proceedings come after a recent setback for Trump, as Colorado Judge Sarah Wallace rejected his attempt to have the lawsuit thrown out. Filed on behalf of six voters in the Denver district court, this case is becoming a focal point in the ongoing debate about Trump’s role in the Capitol attack.

Trump, a member of the Republican party, vehemently denies any wrongdoing during the events of January 6, 2021, when a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to prevent the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the November 2020 presidential election.

According to the plaintiffs’ attorney, Eric Olson, Trump’s speech before the riot encouraged his supporters to resort to violence, and he continued to stoke the flames through social media. The central argument of the lawsuit is that Trump should be disqualified from running in future elections based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. This section states that no one who has “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” after swearing an oath to support and defend the Constitution can hold public office. The lawsuit alleges that Trump violated this oath with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, culminating in the Capitol attack.

In response, Trump’s lawyer, Scott Gesler, refuted the claim that Trump incited violence and argued that disqualifying him would set a dangerous precedent, citing legal theories that have not been previously embraced by state or federal courts.

This legal battle in Colorado is just one of several challenges to Trump’s eligibility for the 2024 presidential ballot. Similar cases invoking the lesser-known provision in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution are also unfolding in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Arizona, and Michigan.

Despite these legal battles, Trump remains firm in his claims that he won the 2020 election and maintains his innocence regarding the Capitol attack. He has labeled the lawsuit in Colorado as “nonsense” and “election interference.” As the trial unfolds, it’s clear that the legal battles over Trump’s eligibility for future public office will continue to capture the nation’s attention.

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Mark Meadows Turns on Donald Trump

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In a stunning twist of events, former President Donald Trump‘s last chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has had some candid conversations with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team this year, and it’s sending shockwaves through the political landscape. Let’s break it down for you.

Mark Meadows Immunity Reveals Trump’s Truth

Meadows met with the special counsel not once, not twice, but at least three times this year. One of those encounters took place in a federal grand jury, and here’s the kicker: Meadows was granted immunity to testify under oath. What’s he revealing? Some bombshell insights!

According to sources in the know, Meadows spilled the beans on a few key points. First, he testified that he repeatedly informed Trump immediately after the 2020 election that the allegations of election fraud were simply unfounded. Yes, you read that right—Meadows confirmed that the claims of widespread fraud were baseless.

But that’s not all. Meadows also spilled the beans on Trump’s behavior right after the polls closed on November 3, 2020. He revealed that Trump was less than truthful with the public when he hastily declared victory before the final results were in. Meadows’ testimony is like a spotlight on what was happening behind the scenes during those chaotic days.

Now, the big question is, when exactly did Meadows receive immunity and when did he testify before the grand jury? The precise timeline remains shrouded in mystery, but what’s clear is that Meadows appeared in front of the grand jury on at least three occasions.

Why is this such a big deal? Well, it’s because Meadows could be a crucial witness in the special counsel’s case against Trump. His proximity to the efforts to overturn the 2020 election, from the infamous fake electors scheme to Trump’s pressure on then-Vice President Mike Pence to halt the congressional certification of the results, makes his testimony a potential game-changer.

Under the immunity granted by Smith’s team, anything Meadows shared with the grand jury earlier this year can’t be used against him in a federal prosecution. It’s a key development, as it means Meadows can speak freely without fearing self-incrimination.

All of this came about after Meadows’ lawyer requested immunity for his client to testify before the grand jury. A senior Justice Department official signed off on the request, and U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg, the chief judge at the federal court in Washington, D.C., issued the immunity order just days before Meadows’s grand jury appearance in March.

It’s a turn of events that could potentially reshape the ongoing investigations into Trump’s alleged involvement in conspiring to defraud the United States and other related charges. Meadows, once a “special friend” and “a great chief of staff” to Trump, now finds himself in a position that could have far-reaching implications. The political drama in the USA continues to unfold, and Mark Meadows is now a central figure in the spotlight.

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Presidential Candidates 2024

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The United States is going to have a presidential election on November 5, 2024. It’s the 60th presidential election in the country’s history and the first one after we adjusted how we allocate electoral college votes following the 2020 redistricting.

As of October 2023,there are two important Democratic candidates and 11 noteworthy Republican candidates for the primary election. We pick these candidates based on factors like their current or past roles in government, previous experience running for president, how much they’re covered in the media, and how well they’re doing in polls and fundraising for the primary debates.

The following noteworthy have filed to run for president with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) or announced exploratory committees.

List of Democratic candidates

  • Joe Biden (D), incumbent president of the United States, announced he would run for re-election on April 25, 2023.
  • Cenk Uygur (D), a media commentator and founder of The Young Turks, announced his candidacy on October 12, 2023. At the time of the announcement, it was not clear that Uygur met the natural born citizen requirement in Article II, Section 1, of the United States Constitution.
  • Marianne Williamson (D), 2020 presidential candidate and author, announced her candidacy on February 23, 2023.

List of Republican candidates

  • Ryan Binkley (R), a businessman and pastor, announced his candidacy on April 23, 2023.
  • Doug Burgum (R), the governor of North Dakota, announced his candidacy on June 7, 2023.
  • Chris Christie (R), former governor of New Jersey, announced his candidacy on June 6, 2023.
  • Ron DeSantis (R), the governor of Florida, announced his candidacy on May 24, 2023.
  • Larry Elder (R), a talk radio host and 2021 California gubernatorial candidate, announced his candidacy on April 20, 2023.
  • Nikki Haley (R), former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor, announced her candidacy on February 14, 2023.
  • Asa Hutchinson (R), former Arkansas Governor, announced his candidacy on April 2, 2023.
  • Mike Pence (R), former vice president of the United States, announced his candidacy on June 7, 2023.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy (R), entrepreneur and political commentator, announced his candidacy on February 21, 2023.
  • Tim Scott (R), a United States senator from South Carolina, announced his candidacy on May 22, 2023.
  • Donald Trump (R), former U.S. President, announced his candidacy on November 15, 2022.

Third party or independent candidates

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Independent), withdrew from the Democratic primary and announced he would run as an independent on October 9, 2023.
  • Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party), a candidate in the 2022 Georgia U.S. Senate race, announced his candidacy on April 4, 2023.
  • Cornel West (Independent), philosopher and activist, announced his candidacy on June 5, 2023.

Noteworthy

Donald Trump 

  • The ex-president is avoiding debates and appears to be skirting the Republican primary, but behind the scenes, he’s been quietly trying to change the rules to his advantage. Trump has been praising violence since his 2016 campaign, and as his legal problems have grown, so have his controversial statements.

President Biden

  • President Biden is facing low approval ratings, and he’s trying to position himself as a global leader during challenging times, with conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. However, experts caution that his chances of being re-elected may hinge on domestic matters, especially the economy.
  • To reach conservative voters, Biden’s re-election campaign has created an account on Truth Social, which is the social media platform started by former President Trump.

Ron DeSantis

  • The Florida governor’s heavy reliance on online campaigning, initially seen as an advantage, has now become a noticeable weakness for his run for the presidency.

Mike Pence

  • The previous vice president has only $1.2 million in his campaign fund, which is less money than any of the six Republican competitors he debated alongside in September.

Tim Scott

  • The leading political action committee (PAC) backing the Republican senator’s campaign has decided to withdraw millions of dollars in TV advertisements. They made this choice because they believe that Trump is very popular among Republican voters.

Nikki Haley

  • During her time as U.N. ambassador, the Republican candidate strongly supported Israel. Will this stance become a central theme of her run for the presidency?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  • The well-known political figure has quit his campaign as a Democrat and is now running as an independent, which could shake things up in the election.