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Former RNC Chair Michael Steele called for Donald Trump to be jailed after the ex-president attacked the DOJ on social media. Trump, indicted for mishandling classified documents, claimed the DOJ authorized lethal force against him, which Attorney General Merrick Garland refuted as standard policy. Critics argue Trump's rhetoric is dangerous and that he should face stricter legal consequences.
Michael Steele, the first Black chair of the Republican National Committee, criticized Donald Trump's comments at a Black Conservative Federation gala, expressing doubt that Trump could win over Black voters due to his history and lack of substantive engagement with their issues. Steele accused the current GOP of indulging in "pandering BS" to the Black community and highlighted Trump's failure to address health and education disparities. Steele, a vocal critic of Trump, backed President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele predicts that Donald Trump's influence in the GOP will lead to an "implosion," warning against allowing Trump to name RNC chair Ronna McDaniel's successor and focusing solely on Trump's campaign. Steele emphasizes the broader duties of the RNC chair and criticizes the party's shift towards chaos, division, and conspiracy theories. Trump has endorsed his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, for the position, while Steele has emerged as a key Republican critic of Trump.
Former RNC chair Michael Steele criticized Lara Trump's statement that the RNC's sole focus would be electing Donald Trump, emphasizing that the committee's responsibility is to support all Republican candidates and provide infrastructure for the party. Steele highlighted the need for a party platform and organizing state parties, questioning Lara Trump's understanding of the RNC's purpose.
Former RNC chair Michael Steele criticized Lara Trump's statement that the RNC's sole focus would be electing Donald Trump, emphasizing that the committee's responsibility is to support all Republican candidates and provide infrastructure for the party. Steele, a vocal critic of Trump who endorsed President Biden, highlighted the need for a party platform and organizing state parties. This comes as Lara Trump expressed her intention to seek the co-chair position at the RNC.
Former RNC chair Michael Steele criticized Lara Trump's statement that the RNC's sole focus would be electing Donald Trump, emphasizing that the committee's responsibility is to support all Republican candidates and provide infrastructure for the party. Steele highlighted the need for a party platform and organization of state parties, questioning Lara Trump's understanding of the party's purpose.
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele criticized Lara Trump's proposal to use the RNC funds solely for reelecting Donald Trump, emphasizing that the RNC's primary responsibility is to support all party candidates. The current RNC chair, Ronna McDaniel, is expected to step down after the South Carolina primary, with Lara Trump endorsed by Donald Trump for the co-chair role. Lara Trump reaffirmed her focus on electing Donald Trump and expanding GOP presence in the House and Senate, while Michael Cohen claimed that Donald Trump initially disapproved of Lara. The situation remains unresolved until McDaniel officially announces her plans after the South Carolina primary.
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele criticized Trump supporters as "MAGA zombies" for blindly following the former president's increasingly wild threats, expressing frustration with their lack of awareness. He warned of the potential damage of a Trump victory and the risk of a continuing constitutional crisis, while former Trump White House national security adviser John Bolton echoed concerns about the severity of the situation.
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele criticized Trump supporters as "MAGA zombies" for not recognizing the potential dangers of a Trump presidency, expressing concern over the former president's threats and the impact of a second administration filled with loyalists. Steele's comments came during a guest hosting appearance on MSNBC, where he discussed the risks of a Trump victory and the challenges in convincing Republicans of the seriousness of the situation.
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele criticized Trump supporters as "MAGA zombies" for blindly following the former president's increasingly wild threats, expressing frustration with their lack of skepticism. He warned of the potential damage of a Trump victory and the risk of a continuing constitutional crisis, while former Trump White House national security adviser John Bolton echoed concerns about the seriousness of the situation.
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele grilled Rep. Dean Phillips on his longshot primary challenge to President Joe Biden, questioning the necessity of prolonging narratives around Biden's age and distracting from the real threat of Donald Trump. Phillips, who won less than 2% of the vote in South Carolina, insists that Biden is in a poor position to face off against Trump in a general election and argues that Biden is too old for a second term.
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele called for former President Donald Trump to be thrown in jail over his repeated attacks on judges and court staff in his ongoing court cases. Trump, who is facing legal troubles at both the state and federal level, has been civilly sued for $250 million by New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged financial fraud. He has also been indicted in four separate cases. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has made repeated attacks on judges and court staff, leading to the issuance of gag orders. Steele expressed concern over the danger of these attacks and called for Trump's imprisonment to put an end to it.
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele criticizes 2024 GOP candidate Nikki Haley for trying to appease both Donald Trump supporters and critics. Steele suggests that Haley either confront Trump or drop out of the race, stating that she needs to sound more like Chris Christie, who has recently criticized Trump. Steele believes that the lack of unified messaging within the party is hindering any progress and that many Republicans are afraid to challenge Trump.
Former RNC Chair Michael Steele criticized House Republicans for visiting a jail where January 6 defendants are being held, accusing them of pandering to the insurrectionist mob. Some Republicans have condemned the treatment of these defendants, arguing they are being unfairly held for political purposes. The visit drew backlash from Steele, who accused Republicans of wasting their energy on the violent insurrectionist mob. Following the visit, Democratic and Republican lawmakers offered differing views of the conditions experienced by the defendants.