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Senator Marco Rubio faced tough questions from ABC News’ Jonathan Karl about his past criticisms of Donald Trump and Trump's recent controversial remarks, as Rubio is reportedly being considered as a possible running mate for the former president in the 2024 election. Rubio defended his previous comments as part of a campaign and downplayed Trump's statements, indicating a willingness to join his ticket.
ABC News host Jonathan Karl questioned Sen. Marco Rubio about his statement that it would be an "honor" to serve as Donald Trump's vice president, to which Rubio responded that anyone given the opportunity to serve as VP should be honored. The exchange also touched on Rubio's past criticisms of Trump, potential running mate choices for Trump, and Rubio's assertion that he has not discussed the vice presidency with Trump or his team.
ABC News host Jonathan Karl questioned Sen. Marco Rubio about his statement that it would be an "honor" to serve as Donald Trump's vice president, to which Rubio responded that anyone given the opportunity to serve as VP should be honored. The two also discussed the storming of the Capitol and Rubio's past criticisms of Trump. Rubio clarified that he has not spoken to Trump or his team about the vice presidency. Trump has mentioned a shortlist of potential running mates, including Rubio, and Rubio has expressed that being offered the chance to be a presidential running mate would be "an incredible opportunity to serve our country."
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley expressed frustration with ABC News anchor Jonathan Karl's questions about former President Donald Trump, calling the media's obsession with him "exhausting." Haley argued that normal people are more concerned about affordability, loss of freedoms, and the size of government. She emphasized the need for a new generational leader and suggested that life would be different if the media stopped fixating on Trump. Recent polls show Haley gaining ground on Trump in New Hampshire, making her a formidable contender for the GOP nomination, although Trump remains the favorite overall.
In his book "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party," ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl reveals that former Trump aide Johnny McEntee led a chaotic attempt to initiate a U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in the final days of Trump's presidency. McEntee, who had become the director of the Presidential Personnel Office, wrote a list of tasks for Trump, including withdrawing forces from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Africa. However, confusion arose when McEntee and his assistant drafted a presidential directive without proper procedures, leading to questions from top officials. Ultimately, Trump dropped the idea after realizing the complexity of the withdrawal process.
In a new book by Jonathan Karl, it is revealed that former President Donald Trump expressed fury and disdain towards his own lawyers when he learned that his criminal trial in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case would start in the midst of the 2024 Republican primaries. Trump yelled at his lawyer, Todd Blanche, blaming him for potentially costing him the presidency. The book, titled "Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party," also highlights Trump's ongoing legal troubles and his ability to maintain support within the Republican party despite facing multiple felony charges.
ABC News' Jonathan Karl argues that while former President Donald Trump's legal troubles have received significant attention, not enough focus has been placed on his detachment from reality. Karl suggests that Trump has become increasingly confused and prone to making strange statements, yet little attention has been paid to this issue. Karl also highlights Trump's recent speech in which he referred to the Capitol attackers as "hostages" instead of prisoners. As the next presidential election approaches, Karl believes it is crucial to assess not only Trump's legal situation but also his current state as a human being.