Monthly Archives: August 2022

Trump considering releasing surveillance footage of the FBI’s search at Mar-a-Lago, which could further rile up his base, per CNN

Former President Donald Trump speaks at CPAC on August 6, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Some Trump allies are urging the former president to release surveillance footage from the Mar-a-Lago raid. CNN reported that people in Trump’s orbit think the visuals could help drum up support. But others have reportedly warned that making…

Steve Bannon days before the 2020 election predicted ‘there is essentially gonna be a riot,’ but thought it would be ‘antifa’ leading the charge, according to leaked audio

Steve Bannon asked to delay his mid-July trial by at least three months. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Steve Bannon in October 2020 predicted there would be a “riot” in the aftermath of the election. Mother Jones this week published a transcript of leaked audio in which Bannon mused about violence. Bannon said he believed it would…

Trump ‘endorses’ Dan Goldman, the lawyer who led his impeachment, amid a confounding string of Truth Social posts praising Democrats

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a “Save America” rally in Anchorage, Alaska, on July 9, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Trump claimed to endorse Democratic Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Jerry Nadler, and Dan Goldman. Goldman, a lawyer who led Trump’s first impeachment hearing, said Trump was “trying to meddle in an election.” If the endorsements are…

The Justice Department subpoenaed the National Archives for the same documents the January 6 panel asked for, indicating there could be evidence of a crime in them: report

National Archives Building in Washington D.C. Thomas Vela/Getty Images A federal grand jury subpoenaed the National Archives for materials given to the Jan. 6 panel. It’s another sign that the Justice Department has ramped up its probe into the January 6 riot. Trump initially resisted the release of the same documents, claiming executive privilege.  A…

Trump may have hung onto documents at Mar-a-Lago because he saw something ‘personally advantageous,’ New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman speculates

Former President Donald Trump Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago was raided by the FBI last week in search of sensitive documents. Political reporter Maggie Haberman said he may have stored documents that he viewed as “personally advantageous.” It’s still unclear what exactly the FBI uncovered from his home. New York Times reporter Maggie…

Alex Jones turns on Donald Trump and backs Ron DeSantis, a sign that Trump is losing his grip on the far-right

Alex Jones (center) has thrown his support behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (left) over former President Donald Trump. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images; Briana Sanchez/Austin American-Statesman via AP Photo; Joe Maiorana/ AP Photo Former Trump supporter Alex Jones declared he would back Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Jones said he would no longer “pigheadedly” back…

Fulton County DA’s fiery email reveals how she tore into Gov. Brian Kemp’s lawyer for accusing her election probe of being politically motivated: ‘You are both wrong and confused’

Fulton County District Fani Willis wrote a scathing letter to Governor Brian Kemp’s lawyer for accusing her investigation of being “politically motivated.” Ben Gray/AP Photo A newly-revealed email shows how Fulton County DA Fani Willis blasted Governor Brian Kemp’s lawyer. The lawyer had repeatedly called Willis’ election probe “politically motivated” in emails to her staff….

Nintendo is reportedly investigating claims of sexual misconduct

Nintendo may respond quickly to allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment at its American division. A Kotakusource has reportedly shared a company-wide message from Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser revealing that the Switch creator is “actively investigating” the misconduct claims. The firm “will always” look into assertions like these and encourages workers to report…