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Donald Trump brought in a haul of $12m at a San Francisco fundraiser hosted by tech venture capitalists Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and his wife Jacqueline. The cryptocurrency community was well represented at the event given the perceived hostility to the sector by Democrats and the Biden administration.
The judge presiding over Trump’s hush money trial has alerted prosecutors and defense counsel about a Facebook comment from an apparent social media troll announcing a conviction one day before a jury handed down a guilty verdict. The comment has since been deleted.
A brief letter from New York Justice Juan Merchan on Friday tells the parties that the court “became aware of a comment” from a user named “Michael Anderson” that states: “My cousin is a juror and says Trump is getting convicted … Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!”
This week Trump also took part in a wild interview with TV psychologist Dr Phil in which the Republican presidential candidate proclaimed that “sometimes revenge can be justified” as he looked ahead to a theoretical second term in the White House.
Dr Phil largely adhered to Trump’s conspiracy-laden point-of-view allowing false claims to pass unchecked, particularly regarding his recent conviction.
Trump issues chilling threat 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 New York jury convicted him on all charges in the hush money trial.
The former president, and new felon, has gone on to blast the judge and jury, while falsely accusing President Joe Biden of orchestrating the criminal case against him.
Trump has also made repeated threats to prosecute his political rivals should he return to the White House.
Dr Phil addressed Trump’s threats of retribution during Thursday evening’s interview.
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 11:45
Biden gets a boost ahead of Trump debate as economy outperforms expectations
The US economy exceeded expectations and added 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.
The unemployment rate changed little at 4 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But the number exceeded what economists expected. The ADP Employment report projected 152,000 jobs added in May.
The number gives Biden a welcome uplift when many Americans feel the economist is sluggish.
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 09:45
Trump is ‘the chosen one’ picked by God according to cringeworthy new song
A cringeworthy new single proclaims Donald Trump the “chosen one” picked by God to lead the US – and its music video has racked up 85,000 views on YouTube in just three days.
Katie Hawkinson has the story:
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 07:45
Trump judge alerts lawyers to social-media post from ‘juror’s cousin’ saying a conviction was in the bag
A brief letter from New York Justice Juan Merchan on Friday tells the parties that the court “became aware of a comment” from a user named “Michael Anderson” that states: “My cousin is a juror and says Trump is getting convicted … Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!”
Read Alex Woodward’s full report:
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 05:45
Trump gets a $12m boost from conservative crypto bros
Donald Trump raised $12 million in a single night on Thursday as he attended an event held for him by tech venture capitalists in San Francisco intended to attract Silicon Valley’s wealthy conservative-leaning investors.
Joe Sommerlad has the details:
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 03:45
Dr Phil schooled on law in disastrous CNN interview after Trump interview
Dr Phil was repeatedly educated on the law and common trial practices in a disastrous CNN interview after he aired his sit-down with Donald Trump, where the TV personality spewed several wrong assumptions on the fairness of the hush money trial.
Katie Hawkinson has the story:
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 02:15
Top Republicans preparing for possibility Trump will be jailed when accepting GOP nomination
Now that Donald Trump is a convicted felon, there is a possibility he could go to prison – and top Republicans have privately said they’re preparing for the chance that he is in jail during the Republican National Committee (RNC) convention.
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 01:15
Trump claims nuclear war is greater threat to world than climate crisis
Donald Trump has downplayed the threat of the climate crisis in his latest interview with Fox News, insisting that international unrestand the danger of nuclear war are of far greater concern, declaring: “The only global warming that matters to me is nuclear global warming.”
Joe Sommerlad has the story:
Oliver O’Connell8 June 2024 00:15
Tulsi Gabbard pitches a new role for herself: Trump’s defense secretary
Former House Democrat Tulsi Gabbard appears to have thrown herself into consideration for secretary of state or defense secretary in a potential Donald Trump administration.
Alex Woodward has the details:
Oliver O’Connell7 June 2024 23:45
Veepstakes: Who are the frontrunners to be Trump’s running mate?
Donald Trump has narrowed down his search for a running mate and is focused on four potential vice president candidates, all of whom are men, according to a report.
Graeme Massie has the details:
Oliver O’Connell7 June 2024 23:15
