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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rolls Out Gun Giveaway With Trigger-Happy Rant
Far-right, gun-loving Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Thursday marked the start of the year leading up to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. by launching a fundraising giveaway of 'one of my favorite' firearms, a combat-ready FN M249S PARA. 'America is the greatest country in the world and I fight the nasty 'America last' Democrats in Washington to keep it that way,' the Donald Trump acolyte, who last month briefly broke with the president over his now-passed 'Big, Beautiful Bil,' said in a video that she shared on social media that hit almost every MAGA talking point. 'I fight against gun control, open borders, the trans agenda coming for your kids and women's sports,' continued Greene. 'And I blow away the reckless government spending on my DOGE subcommittee,' she added, also slamming the policies of former President Joe Biden. After making each point, Greene appeared to fire a round. To celebrate 250 years of the red, white, and blue I'm giving away one of my favorite guns, the iconic FN M249S PARA. 🇺🇸Enter here for your chance to WIN: — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) July 3, 2025 'Why enter to win this gun? Because in America, you can,' she said. In the post, Greene pointed people to the WinRed conservative fundraising website, which detailed the weapon as 'designed for airborne, armored infantry and close quarters combat (CQC) operations with a shorter barrel and collapsible buttstock' with a retail value of $10,058. Hopefuls are asked to contribute donations in exchange for entering the contest, which closes on Sept. 15. In 2022, Greene hosted a competition for someone to join her in hunting feral hogs in Texas. In a video, she likened the wild animals to Democrats. Biden Casually Drops Bombshell About Who's Still Seeking His Advice, And Trump Will Hate It Big, Blundering Typo Kicked Off Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Meeting With GOP Rep Top Trump Official's POTUS Praise Goes Viral For Cringiest Reasons
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer challenges Lindsey Graham in SC Senate race
Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer is now in the race to oust U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. Bauer said in a news release Wednesday morning that he is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, launching a primary challenge of the state's senior senator who reported he had more than $15 million in the bank at the end of last quarter. 'Lindsey Graham has lost his way, and South Carolinians deserve a true conservative fighter to represent them in the United States Senate – 100% guaranteed,' Bauer said in a statement. Bauer's formal entry into the primary race was first reported by The Associated Press. Bauer already has a WinRed fundraising page that includes a photo of him with President Donald Trump. Bauer's campaign news release touts that he was an early supporter of the president in 2016, and 'has stood firmly with Trump on every issue, including the border, the economy and draining the swamp.' The campaign also points to how Graham has had public disagreements with Trump, despite the senator and the president being frequent golfing partners and allies. 'The people of South Carolina are fed up with Lindsey Graham and are ready for a much-needed change,' Bauer said. Graham, who was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002, has a 34% approval rating among all South Carolinians. Among Republicans he is at 55%, according to a poll released in May by Winthrop University. The Palmetto State's senior senator has faced primary challenges before, and multiple challengers helped split the anti-Graham vote. Since being elected to the Senate, Graham has clinched the nomination in each of his reelection campaigns without the need to go to a runoff. Graham's reelection also has been endorsed by Trump, who is popular among the Republican voting base in South Carolina. Graham also is being supported by Gov. Henry McMaster and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott. In May, Graham rolled out a finance committee with a list of more than 90 prominent donors in South Carolina. Republican strategist Chris LaCivita, who served as Trump's 2024 co-campaign manager, also is working on Graham's campaign as a senior adviser. In recent weeks, Graham was a key senator in its passage of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' that includes key Trump priorities such as making tax cuts from the president's first term permanent and increasing spending on border security, defense and energy production, according to CBS News. 'Andre Bauer has spent his career chasing titles to feed his ego, running for five different offices and even trying to leverage Senator Graham and the White House for an ambassadorship,' Graham spokeswoman Abby Zilch said in a statement. 'When that failed, he launched his sixth campaign — proving once again, this is all about Making Andre Great Again.' Bauer, who was lieutenant governor from 2003 to 2011, told the Washington Examiner last month that Trump has privately urged him to get back into politics. 'He's expressed confidence in me four or five times in a row that I've seen him,' Bauer told the Examiner, adding he has yet to speak to Trump about the Senate race. Alex Latchman, the executive director of the Senate Leadership Fund, which works to elect Republicans to the U.S. Senate, worked on Trump's 2024 campaign in the early primary states. Latchman on X disputed Bauer's claim. 'This is bull----. I oversaw President Trump's South Carolina campaign and Andre was a massive pain in the a--,' Latchman posted. 'The (former) Lt. Governor thought President Trump's campaign was the Andre Bauer show.' Bauer was a member of the Trump's leadership team in the Palmetto State standing alongside Graham, McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, and U.S. Reps. Russell Fry, William Timmons and Joe Wilson. However, Bauer wasn't on the stage with Trump on the night of the South Carolina presidential primary. Bauer ran for governor in 2010, and finished fourth in the Republican primary election. He also ran for U.S. House in 2012, but lost in a Republican runoff against eventual U.S. Rep. Tom Rice in the 7th Congressional District. Graham already had two primary challengers. Businessman Mark Lynch, of Greenville, has been in the race since February and put in $5 million of his own money boost his bid. Ethan Holliman, of Conway, also has filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission to run as a Republican for the seat and has loaned his campaign $20,000.
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Trump 'daddy' shirt with his mugshot is for sale, latest riff of NATO leader's comment
President Donald Trump's supporters can now purchase a shirt that labels Trump as "daddy" following comments from a NATO leader. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte later said he wasn't talking about Trump specifically when he said "daddy has to sometimes use strong language." But the Trump world has seized on the moment, releasing a video of Trump set to "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" by Usher on June 25. Now, they're selling "Daddy" merch, too. The Trump War Room, run by Trump's campaign operation, posted June 26 on X a shirt with Trump's mugshot that says "Daddy" in bold letters underneath. His mugshot was taken following his 2023 arrest in Georgia on charges alleging he tried to overturn the 2020 election results. (He pleaded not guilty, and the case is currently facing delays.) The shirts are on sale for $35 and the Win Red website indicates they are available in a limited quantity. More: T1 Phone latest golden accessory from Trump world after sneakers, seatbelts and tweezers Sizzle reel shows Trump at NATO summit set to 'Hey Daddy' by Usher Trump was in the Netherlands for the NATO Summit on June 24 and 25. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles also traveled with him. The alliance of 32 countries agreed to increase their defense spending, which Trump has called a win. But the "daddy" comment seems to have overshadowed much of the Summit news. The shirt follows a video created by the White House and posted on social media. The video is something of a sizzle reel is set to "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" by Usher. The song is frequently used in TikTok videos, often as the background of flirtatious or sexualized videos of men. Who called Trump 'daddy?' NATO Secretary Mark Rutte used the word "daddy," but he denied that he used it to describe Trump. "Daddy has to sometimes use strong language," Rutte said. On his way to the summit, Trump cursed when talking about the Iran-Israel ceasefire, which appeared to be on shaky ground at the time. Rutte said at a later press conference he was using "daddy" to refer to U.S. leadership in general, explaining that he views how some European countries talk about the U.S as a child-parent relationship. Mark Rutte's message to Trump: 'It will be your win' NATO leaders were generally complimentary of Trump in hopes that Trump would agree to their mutual defense principle. The praise started before the summit, with a text from Rutte to Trump that the president later posted on social media. "Donald, you have driven us to a really, really, important moment for America and Europe, and the world," Rutte's message read. "Safe travels and see you at His Majesty's dinner!" NATO Summit recap: Alliance gives Trump higher spending NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a security alliance of 32 countries from North America and Europe. The NATO Summit happens at key moments for the alliance rather than on regular periods. The last summit was held in Washington, D.C., in July 2024. NATO leaders on June 25 endorsed higher defense spending that Trump has demanded. "We reaffirm our ironclad commitment to collective defense as enshrined in Article 5 of the Washington Treaty – that an attack on one is an attack on all," the brief communique stated, according to Reuters. Contributing: John Bacon, Francesca Chambers, Jorge L. Ortiz, Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump's poll campaign received scores of donations from problematic donors
When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborate schemes" and dummy accounts to funnel illegal contributions to politicians and causes. Instead of calling for an expansive probe, however, the president identified just one potential target: ActBlue, the Democrats' online fundraising juggernaut, which has acknowledged receiving over 200 potentially illicit contributions last year from foreign internet addresses. Trump's announcement also contained a glaring omission his own political committees have received scores of contributions from potentially problematic donors. The White House did not respond to questions about Trump's fundraising. Instead, a senior administration official pointed to a recent House Republican investigation of ActBlue, which the White House alleges uncovered specific evidence of potentially unlawful conduct. The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment. Here are some takeaways from the AP's review of Trump's political committees: Trump's committees received questionable donations from overseas It's against the law for US candidates and political committees to accept contributions from foreign nationals. Laws also place strict limits on donation amounts and prohibit the laundering of contributions to get around legal caps. For the most part, such donations have been policed by campaigns and the Federal Election Commission, with only the most egregious examples being targeted by federal law enforcement. The AP identified only two Trump donors out of more than 200 living abroad whose US citizenship was listed as verified in the president's campaign finance reports. He received over 1,000 contributions from 150 donors who omitted key identifying details such as their city, state, address or country. Trump also received at least 90 contributions from people who omitted their full name, are listed as anonymous or whose donations include the notation name not provided. Many of them were made through WinRed, the Republicans' online fundraising platform that is the GOP's answer to ActBlue. Campaign finance disclosures indicate that only a few dozen of these contributions were later refunded. WinRed officials did not respond to a requests for comment. Some of the donations would typically raise red flags US citizens living abroad are free to donate to politicians back home. But it can be difficult even for campaigns to discern who is allowed to give and whether a person may be serving as a straw donor for someone else. Jiajun Jack Zhang, for example, is a jet-setting Chinese businessman whose Qingdao Scaffolding Co boasts of being one of the biggest manufacturers and suppliers in China of scaffolding. In October, he used WinRed to donate $5,000 to Trump, campaign finance disclosures show. Zhang lives in China's Shandong province, according to his LinkedIn account, and is described in French business filings as a Chinese national. But his contribution to Trump lists a La Quinta Inn in Hawaiian Gardens, California, as his address, records show. The donation was made around the time that Zhang posted a photo on social media of his family visiting Disneyland, which is near the hotel. Zhang did not respond to an email seeking comment. Other potentially troublesome donations identified by the AP include four from unnamed donors that listed an address of 999 Anonymous Dr. And a series of contributions made through WinRed that listed the donor's address as a vacant building in Washington that was formerly a funeral home. The donor, identified only as Alex, A on Trump's campaign finance report, gave nearly $5,000 spread across more than 40 separate transactions last year. Trump has never cared much about campaign finance violations The donations fit a pattern for Trump, who has in the past exhibited indifference toward campaign finance rules and used his presidential powers to assist those facing legal trouble in such matters. In January, Trump's Justice Department dropped its case against former Rep Jeff Fortenberry, a Nebraska Republican accused of accepting a $30,000 contribution from a Nigerian billionaire. During his first term, Trump pardoned conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza and Republican donor Michael Liberty, who were both convicted of using straw donors to evade contribution limits. He also pardoned former California Rep Duncan Hunter, who was convicted in 2020 of stealing $250,000 from his campaign fund. Trump's political efforts have also drawn contributions from straw donors and foreigners who have subjected to legal scrutiny. Among them is Barry Zekelman, a Canadian steel industry billionaire, who was fined $975,000 in 2022 by the Federal Election Commission for funnelling $1.75 million to America First Action, Trump's official super PAC, in 2018. The contribution helped Zekelman secure a dinner with Trump at which steel tariffs were discussed. Democrats are nervous about the investigation Democrats are outraged by the call for an investigation. They say it smacks of political retribution, considering WinRed has also accepted potentially problematic donations. This is him taking direct aim at the centre of Democratic and progressive fundraising to hamstring his political opponents, said Ezra Reese, an attorney who leads the political law division at the Elias Law Group, a leading Democratic firm that does not represent ActBlue. I don't think there's any question that they picked their target first. He's not even pretending. But Democrats are also worried. Some predict a hit worth as much as a $10 million in the short term if ActBlue is forced to shut down. That has led some Democrats to begin thinking about alternatives, though they acknowledged it might be too late to create something as successful as ActBlue with the midterms around the corner. There is a pervasive fear that ActBlue could cease to exist, said Matt Hodges, a veteran Democratic operative who served as the director of engineering for Joe Biden's 2020 campaign. That's the worst fear people have that this will escalate or drain legal resources that hinder their ability to operate. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Trump's campaign has received scores of donations from problematic donors
WASHINGTON: When President Donald Trump directed his attorney general last month to investigate online fundraising, he cited concerns that foreigners and fraudsters were using elaborate 'schemes" and 'dummy accounts' to funnel illegal contributions to politicians and causes. Instead of calling for an expansive probe, however, the president identified just one potential target: ActBlue, the Democrats' online fundraising juggernaut, which has acknowledged receiving over 200 potentially illicit contributions last year from foreign internet addresses. Trump's announcement also contained a glaring omission — his own political committees have received scores of contributions from potentially problematic donors. The White House did not respond to questions about Trump's fundraising. Instead, a senior administration official pointed to a recent House Republican investigation of ActBlue, which the White House alleges 'uncovered specific evidence of potentially unlawful conduct.' The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment. Here are some takeaways from the AP's review of Trump's political committees: Trump's committees received questionable donations from overseas It's against the law for U.S. candidates and political committees to accept contributions from foreign nationals. Laws also place strict limits on donation amounts and prohibit the laundering of contributions to get around legal caps. For the most part, such donations have been policed by campaigns and the Federal Election Commission, with only the most egregious examples being targeted by federal law enforcement. The AP identified only two Trump donors out of more than 200 living abroad whose U.S. citizenship was listed as 'verified' in the president's campaign finance reports. He received over 1,000 contributions from 150 donors who omitted key identifying details such as their city, state, address or country. Trump also received at least 90 contributions from people who omitted their full name, are listed as 'anonymous' or whose donations include the notation 'name not provided.' Many of them were made through WinRed, the Republicans' online fundraising platform that is the GOP's answer to ActBlue. Campaign finance disclosures indicate that only a few dozen of these contributions were later refunded. WinRed officials did not respond to a requests for comment.
