In a landmark decision, former President Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 counts in his New York ‘hush money’ trial, marking him as the first former president to be declared a convicted felon. The trial, which revolved around allegations of falsified business records to conceal a payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, has ignited discussions on the intersection of partisanship and the judicial process. Trump, denouncing the trial as rigged, anticipates appealing the verdict—a process that could extend for months or years. Amidst this legal turmoil, Rep. Bennie Thompson introduced a bill targeting Trump, proposing to strip Secret Service protection from convicted felons sentenced to prison, highlighting the unprecedented nature of Trump’s legal predicaments and their implications for Secret Service protocols.
The conviction of Donald Trump has also sparked a fervent response from his supporters, with alleged calls for riots, revolution, and violent retribution proliferating across Trump-aligned online platforms. These reactions underscore the deep divisions within the United States, as Trump’s portrayal of the legal proceedings as a political witch hunt resonates with his base.
While Trump dominates headlines in America, international geopolitical shifts were quietly underway. Germany, reversing its previous stance, now supports Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, a move echoed by Denmark and other NATO allies. This development, alongside the United States granting Ukraine permission to use American-supplied weapons for limited strikes near the Kharkiv region, signals a significant escalation in the conflict with Russia. The Kremlin, responding to these Western policy shifts, warns of potential countermeasures, highlighting the complex dynamics at play as nations navigate the ongoing conflict.
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Former President Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Counts in New York ‘Hush Money’ Trial
The evidence is literally overwhelming.
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House Democrat Introduces Bill to Strip Secret Service Protection from Felons, Targeting Trump
“If passed, the measure would remove some of the potential complications and logistical concerns that would come with incarcerating the 77-year-old former president, should he be sentenced to serve time behind bars.”
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German Chancellor Supports Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russia Despite Earlier Concerns – Politico
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz now supports Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia, despite his earlier concerns about escalation with Moscow, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
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Denmark Authorizes Ukraine to Strike Targets in Russia with Danish-Supplied F-16s
“The short answer is yes,” Rasmussen responded.
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Biden Allows Ukraine to Launch Long-Range Strikes on Russia, Politico Reports
“The president recently directed his team to ensure that Ukraine is able to use US weapons for counter-fire purposes in Kharkov so Ukraine can hit back at Russian forces hitting them or preparing to hit them,” the official said.
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Trump Supporters Allegedly Call for Riots and Violent Retribution After Verdict
“Someone in NY with nothing to lose needs to take care of Merchan,” wrote one commentator on Patriots.Win. “Hopefully he gets met with illegals with a machete,” the post said in reference to illegal immigrants.
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Biden Administration Allows Ukraine to Use US Weapons to Strike Inside Russia, Escalating Tensions
The Biden administration has quietly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia — solely near the area of Kharkiv — using U.S.-provided weapons, two U.S. officials and two other people familiar with the move said Thursday, a major reversal that will help Ukraine to better defend its second-largest city.
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Trump Found Guilty: Splitting America and Guaranteeing His Second Term
Hope that notch in your belt was worth splitting America in two, as well as guaranteeing Trump’s second term!
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