Category: Republican Candidates

Trump Defends Handling of Boxes in First Interview Since Arraignment

In the first part of a two-part interview with Fox News’ Brett Baier, former President Donald J. Trump defended his retention of classified documents from his presidency, the subject of one of many legal battles that he faces as he campaigns for 2024. “Everything was declassified because I have the right to declassify,” Trump told…


Zelenskyy Questions US Presidential Candidates Calling for Ukraine Peace Deal: ‘Are They Ready to Go to War?’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a recent interview with NBC News, pushed back on comments from Republican politicians who are hesitant to keep bolstering Ukraine’s military against Russia. Zelenskyy joined NBC News to talk about Ukraine’s ongoing counteroffensive and his requests for additional weapons and aircraft for Ukrainian forces. During the Thursday interview, NBC correspondent…


Top House Republican Reveals Next Steps in Biden Family Investigation

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) said that more witnesses and sources will come forward in connection with his committee’s investigation of alleged influence peddling and bribery on behalf of President Joe Biden’s family. “I think we’ve done as much as we could do with the obstacles we’ve had to overcome,” Comer told Fox…


Trump Indictment: What You Need to Know and On-the-Ground Interviews

Last Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was arraigned to face 37 federal charges, different from the state charges brought against him in New York under District Attorney Alvin Bragg. This is the first time federal charges have been levied against a former president. Was this a politically motivated move, or is Trump guilty of intentionally…


Federal Judge Issues Order on Trump’s Classified Documents Case

U.S. district judge Aileen Cannon handed down her first order since former president Donald Trump entered a not guilty plea to charges in connection with the Department of Justice’s case alleging he mishandled classified documents. Cannon, in brief Thursday order, instructed all parties involved to obtain security clearances for lawyers who will need them. The…


DeSantis Says Trump’s ‘Going Soft’ on Abortion After ‘Harsh’ Comments on Heartbeat Bill

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has accused his 2024 presidential rival Donald Trump of going “soft” on the issue of abortion after the former president said last month that some believed it was “too harsh.” The Republican governor made the comments during an interview with Christian Broadcasting Network News’ David Brody set to air on the 700 Club on…


ANALYSIS: Not Every Republican Running in 2024 Has Sights Set on the Presidency

As more and more candidates jump into the GOP 2024 pool, speculation has mounted about their motivations. Do all of them really believe they could be looking back at America from the Oval Office by January 2025—or do some have a different destiny in mind? Multiple insiders have stressed to The Epoch Times that anyone…


Pence Weighs In on Pardoning Trump If He’s Convicted

Former Vice President Mike Pence appeared to distance himself from committing to pardoning former President Donald Trump if he is ultimately convicted of a federal crime. During the “Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show” on Wednesday, Pence was asked about Trump having been indicted last week on 37 felony counts connected to his alleged mishandling…


Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Files Paperwork to Run for GOP Presidential Nomination

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has officially filed paperwork to run for the Republican presidential nomination, according to a filing with the Federal Election Commission. Suarez has already completed visits to the four major primary states and made appearances in the media hub of Washington, D.C. In addition, a super PAC supporting Suarez on Wednesday launched…


Here’s What the 2024 GOP Candidates Said About Trump’s Arrest in Miami

Former President Donald Trump, who polls show is the Republican frontrunner for 2024, was arrested on Tuesday on federal charges in connection to whether he allegedly mishandled classified documents. Trump is largely ahead of the rest of the GOP pack, according to polls. A Quinnipiac poll shows Trump has 53 percent support among GOP voters,…