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Donald Trump brought a haul of $12 million to San Francisco fundraiser organized by tech venture capitalists Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks and his wife Jacqueline. THE cryptocurrency the community was well represented at the event given the perceived hostility towards the industry from Democrats and the Biden administration.
The judge presiding over Trump’s hush money trial alerted prosecutors and defenders regarding a Facebook comment by an apparent social media troll announce a conviction one day before a jury returned a guilty verdict. The comment has since been deleted.
A short letter from New York justice Juan Mercan on Friday tells the parties that the court “became aware of a comment” from a user named “Michael Anderson” who states: “My cousin is a juror and says Trump will be convicted… Thank you folks for all your hard work! !! !”
Trump also took part this week a wild interview with the television psychologist Doctor Phil in which the Republican presidential candidate proclaimed that “sometimes revenge can be justified” in view of a theoretical second term in the White House.
Dr. Phil has largely subscribed to Trump’s conspiracy-laden views, allowing false claims to go unchecked, particularly regarding his recent conviction.
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Trump’s strategy for presidential revenge becomes clearer
In fairness, most Republican actions – particularly in the House of Representatives and at the state level – could be interpreted as an act of revenge these days. This is because most of them believe that Trump has been wronged by the “Deep State” and the Democrats, and that the multiple investigations and two impeachments are somehow proof of this.
But Trump hasn’t been shy about his personal desire for revenge.
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 2.15pm
Trump judge warns lawyers about ‘juror’s cousin’ social media post saying a conviction is coming
A short letter from New York justice Juan Mercan on Friday tells the parties that the court “became aware of a comment” from a user named “Michael Anderson” who states: “My cousin is a juror and says Trump will be convicted… Thank you folks for all your hard work! !! !”
Light Alex Woodwardthe full report:
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 1.45pm
Biden makes veiled allusions to Trump in D-Day speech on democracy
President Joe Biden on Friday urged the current generation of Americans to follow the example of the Greatest Generation in defending democracy at home and abroad in a speech full of allusions to his opponent in the 2024 election.
Speaking from the same place where then-President Ronald Reagan had honored the “Boys of Pointe du Hoc” four decades earlier, Biden channeled the memory of the U.S. Army Rangers who had fought their way up the sandy bluffs to clear a path in Nazi Germany. the so-called Atlantic Wall and presents contemporary tensions between democracy and modern authoritarian movements as a similar battle.
His remarks, while official in nature, came at a time when he is trying to cast Trump as a grave threat to democracy allied with the same authoritarian forces Americans have fought in generations past.
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 1.15pm
Trump Makes Chilling Threats in Dr. Phil Interview: ‘Sometimes Revenge Can Be Justified’
Donald Trump issued a chilling warning that “revenge can be justified” during a wild interview with Dr. Phil, less than a week after a jury convicted him of all charges hush money trial.
The former president, and new criminal, continued to criticize the judge and jury, falsely accusing the president Joe Biden of having orchestrated the criminal case against him.
Trump has also repeatedly threatened to prosecute his political rivals if he returns to the White House.
Dr. Phil addressed Trump’s threats of retaliation during Thursday night’s interview.
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 11.45am
Biden gets boost ahead of Trump debate as economy beats expectations
The U.S. economy beat expectations and created 272,000 jobs in May, giving President Joe Biden an unexpected boost ahead of his first debate against former President Donald Trump later this month.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate changed little, sitting at 4%. But the number exceeded what economists expected. The ADP jobs report projects 152,000 jobs added in May.
The number gives Biden a welcome improvement when many Americans believe the economist is slow.
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 09.45am
Trump is God’s chosen “chosen one” according to a buzzworthy new song
A buzzworthy new single proclaims Donald Trump as God’s chosen “chosen one” to lead the United States – and its music video has racked up 85,000 views on YouTube in just three days.
Katie Hawkinson has the story:
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 7.45am
Trump judge warns lawyers about ‘juror’s cousin’ social media post saying a conviction is coming
A short letter from New York justice Juan Mercan on Friday tells the parties that the court “became aware of a comment” from a user named “Michael Anderson” who states: “My cousin is a juror and says Trump will be convicted… Thank you folks for all your hard work! !! !”
Light Alex Woodwardthe full report:
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 05:45
Trump gets $12 million boost from conservative crypto bros
Donald Trump on Thursday he raised $12 million in a single night by attending an event hosted for him by tech venture capitalists San Francisco intended to attract Silicon ValleyRich conservative investors.
Joe Sommerlad has the details:
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 03:45
Dr. Phil studied law in the disastrous CNN interview after the Trump interview
Dr. Phil was repeatedly schooled on the law and common trial practices in a disastrous CNN interview after it aired his meeting with Donald Trump, in which the TV personality made several incorrect assumptions about the fairness of the hush trial .
Katie Hawkinson has the story:
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 02:15
Top Republicans are bracing for the possibility that Trump will be jailed when he accepts the GOP nomination
Now that Donald Trump he’s a convicted felon, there’s a chance he could go to prison – and top Republicans have said privately that they are preparing for the possibility of him going to prison during the Republican National Committee (RNC) convention.
Oliver O’ConnellJune 8, 2024 01:15