All articles tagged with #2024 republican presidential nomination
Donald Trump is undergoing jury selection for his hush-money trial in New York, with seven jurors selected so far. The trial involves alleged false accounting of payments to cover up potentially damaging stories during his 2016 election campaign. Trump faces 34 felony counts and other legal challenges, but continues to lead the 2024 Republican presidential nomination race and remains a strong contender against Joe Biden.
Donald Trump, fresh off a campaign victory in Iowa, is back in court for a second defamation trial against writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of raping her decades ago. Carroll is seeking at least $10 million in damages, claiming that Trump used his influence to attack and humiliate her. Trump's lawyer argued that Carroll is seeking a windfall due to social media backlash, while Trump accused the judge of political bias. The trial is expected to last three to five days, and Trump could spend much of this year shuttling between campaign rallies and courtrooms as he seeks the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Former President Donald Trump's legal outlook is described as "bleak" after losing three of his lawyers involved in his ongoing legal cases, including a case where he is accused of falsifying business records over a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Legal analysts believe this could pose a problem for Trump, who is also the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Critics, including Michael Cohen and Mary Trump, view the loss of counsel as a major setback for Trump's defense, especially so close to trial, while others speculate on the potential challenges of bringing new lawyers up to speed.
Former President Donald Trump participated in a Fox News town hall in Iowa and was asked about his stance on abortion. Strategic communications expert Lee Carter weighs in on his response to the question.
CatholicVote is aiming to increase Catholic voter participation in Iowa's upcoming Republican presidential nomination contest, emphasizing the impact of mass-attending Catholics on election outcomes. The organization is focused on mobilizing voters due to the Church's consistent teaching on abortion, with Republican candidates Trump, DeSantis, and Haley expressing pro-life stances. Polls indicate Trump as the frontrunner in Iowa, with DeSantis and Haley in a close race for second place, while national polling shows Trump leading Biden by a narrow margin and DeSantis and Haley also in competitive positions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, stating that he expects Trump to be the nominee and aiming to make President Joe Biden a one-term president. Johnson had previously endorsed Trump in 2020 and supported his efforts to overturn the election results. He defended Trump's claims of a stolen election, stating that he believes Trump genuinely believes it, despite the well-documented lies and misleading statements.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized former President Donald Trump, stating that he would be a "lame duck" president if reelected due to limitations in electability and failure to deliver on core promises. DeSantis highlighted Trump's inability to "drain the swamp" and make Mexico pay for a border wall, as well as his increase in the national debt. Despite trailing Trump in polls for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, DeSantis expressed confidence in his own policy achievements and plans to use the budget reconciliation process to advance his agenda.
Despite facing multiple indictments, former President Donald Trump maintains a significant lead in GOP polls in Iowa, a stronghold of Republican support. While some voters at the Iowa State Fair expressed sympathy for Trump, others believe the legal challenges have left him wounded and distracted. Some voters still support Trump but with reservations, while others are looking to other candidates such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trump's personality and his tendency to criticize other candidates have turned off some voters. However, Trump remains the heavy favorite for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in Iowa, and reactions from Republican leaders to his latest indictment show the reluctance to cross him and his supporters.
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who is running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, vowed to "clean house" at the Justice Department if elected, aiming to restore its reputation by hiring individuals of integrity who will apply the rule of law equally. While Pence refused to identify as a "MAGA Republican," he expressed pride in the accomplishments of the Trump-Pence administration and criticized the mishandling of the Russian investigation and the handling of Hillary Clinton's email server investigation.