Trump news - live: Trump makes dubious claims about court staff and Afghanistan in Tucker Carlson interview
Donald Trump claimed to Tucker Carlson on Fox News that New York court staff were “crying” as he was arrested and arraigned over hush money payment.
Earlier on Tuesday, news broke that the Manhattan District Attorney had filed a lawsuit aimed at stopping Jim Jordan, the Trump-aligned chair of the House Judiciary Committee, from interfering with his investigation.
Alvin Bragg filed the lawsuit in federal court while accusing Mr Jordan of undertaking “a transparent campaign to intimidate and attack District Attorney Bragg, making demands for confidential documents and testimony from the District Attorney himself as well as his current and former employees and officials”.
Separately, the former president is once again a topic of discussion on Capitol Hill as members of the “Gang of Eight”, high-ranking lawmakers with access to intelligence briefings, have been granted access by the Biden administration to the documents seized from Mr Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago.
Mr Trump’s last visit to the Big Apple was just one week ago, when he was arrested and charged with 34 felonies over hush money payments before the 2016 presidential election.
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Trump says he won’t say the ‘n-word’
01:43 , Graeme Massie
Donald Trump says that he won’t say the “n-word” - for nuclear weapons - as it is too dangerous to mention.
“You have two ‘n words’ you don’t mention either of them you don’t mention nuclear as it is so destructive,” he told Tucker Carlson on Fox News.
Trump mocked for claiming NYC courthouse staff were ‘crying’ when he was arrested
01:31 , Graeme Massie
Former president has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records over hush money payments.
Trump mocked for claiming NYC courthouse staff were ‘crying’ when he was arrested
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
01:10 , John Bowden
Donald Trump Jr has admitted that he personally signed one of the hush money checks now at the centre of his father’s arrest on criminal charges.
The former president’s son told right-wing network Newsmax that part of Mr Trump’s indictment on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records refers to his own actions.
“That son is me. Like I said, clearly also not a campaign finance violation if it’s from his own trust, not to a campaign, not from the campaign, not from the funds raised from it,” he said.
“So, none of it actually makes any sense.”
Rachel Sharp has the details.
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Trump reveals he lost and then found $3,755 golden golf club given to him by Shinzo Abe
Wednesday 12 April 2023 00:10 , John Bowden
Donald Trump said he has found a golf club presented to him by the late former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.
The $3,755 golf club was gifted to Mr Trump by Abe in 2016 when he visited Mr Trump, who was the president-elect at the time.
Abe, Japan’s longest-serving leader, was assassinated last July by a gunman who opened fire as he delivered a campaign speech.
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Trump reveals he found $3,755 golden golf club given to him by Shinzo Abe
Nashville votes to reinstate Justin Jones, Tennessee legislator expelled by Republicans for gun protest
Tuesday 11 April 2023 23:10 , John Bowden
One of two Black lawmakers expelled from the Tennessee state House of Representatives is back in his seat after the Nashvill Metropolitan council voted unanimously on Monday to restore his position ahead of a special election.
It’s a new twist in the drama that has engulfed the state’s capital over the past few weeks as an ugly fight over gun violence has led to accusations of racism thanks to the expulsions of the two members.
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Nashville votes to reinstate Justin Jones, Tennessee lawmaker expelled by Republicans
Tuesday 11 April 2023 22:19 , John Bowden
Donald Trump went on a tear on Monday as he repeatedly condemned the legal challenges piling up against him and denounced various law enforcement agencies around the country as supposedly controlled by “racists, lunatics, and radical left maniacs”.
Several all-caps screeds were posted across Truth Social by the former president as he faced indictment on 34 criminal counts in New York and the potential for more charges in three other separate criminal investigations into his conduct.
Trump set for quick New York return to give deposition in lawsuit brought by Letitia James
Tuesday 11 April 2023 21:20 , John Bowden
Donald Trump is set to make a quick return to New York to give a deposition in a lawsuit brought by New York attorney general Letitia James, it was reported.
This will be the second time he is giving a deposition in the case - the first was last year in August when he refused to answer any questions citing the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
At the time, Mr Trump said that the investigation was a politically-motivated “witch hunt” against him.
Trump admits he is one inch shorter than he claims on arraignment paperwork
Tuesday 11 April 2023 20:55 , John Bowden
Donald Trump reportedly told officers that he was 6 feet and 2 inches tall during his arrest and arraignment in New York last week — an inch shorter than he claims to be.
The 76-year-old provided his personal information including height, weight and occupation to the police is a routine process for those booked on criminal charges.
He gave his weight at 240 pounds, Mediaite reported.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar has the story.
Trump forced to admit he is one inch shorter during arrest paperwork
Manhattan DA sues Jim Jordan to block ‘transparent campaign’ of intimidation over Trump prosecution
Tuesday 11 April 2023 20:22 , John Bowden
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is fighting back at what he says is an explicit attempt by House Republicans to interfere in his office’s prosecution of Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, Mr Bragg sued the House Judiciary Committee chair, Jim Jordan, and accused him of undertaking “a transparent campaign to intimidate and attack District Attorney Bragg, making demands for confidential documents and testimony from the District Attorney himself as well as his current and former employees and officials” in federal court.
Read more:
Manhattan DA sues Jim Jordan over Trump prosecution intimidation
Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips
Tuesday 11 April 2023 19:55 , John Bowden
Senate Democrats are calling on U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to open an investigation into the undisclosed acceptance of luxury trips taken by Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife that were paid for by a Republican megadonor.
A letter from the Senate Judiciary Committee’s majority stated that the committee plans to hold a hearing in coming days regarding the “need to restore confidence in the Supreme Court’s ethical standards.”
And if the Supreme Court does not deal with the issue on its own, the committee will consider voting on legislation, the letter continued. Such a measure would also need support from the Republican-led House to become law.
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Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips
Donald Trump’s arrest and 2024: Examining the polls
Tuesday 11 April 2023 19:20 , John Bowden
How did Donald Trump’s court appearance affect his 2020 chances?
Eric Garcia dives in to the former president’s latest polling for The Independent:
Polling is clear: Trump’s arrest hurt his re-election chances
Nikki Haley’s campaign jokes Trump ‘had a pretty good Q1 if you count being indicted as ‘good
Tuesday 11 April 2023 18:56 , John Bowden
Nikki Haley’s 2024 campaign is trolling former President Donald Trump by reminding donors of the negative connotations around his indictment.
The dig seems to be an attempt at Ms Haley’s campaign differentiating her from other high-profile candidates like Mr Trump. The former US ambassador to the United Nations is so far one of the only Republicans to have challenged her former boss for the 2024 Republican primary.
Ariana Baio has the story.
Nikki Haley’s campaign trolls Trump over indictment in memo
Trump appeals court ruling that requires Pence to appear before grand jury
Tuesday 11 April 2023 18:17 , John Bowden
Former president Donald Trump is appealing a decision from a court that would require former Vice President Mike Pence to appear before a grand jury investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential election, Bloomberg News reported.
Late last month, a court in Washington ordered Mr Pence to tesitfy before a grand jury assembled by Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith about his interactions with Mr Trump before the January 6 riot. The judge in the case rejected Mr Trump’s attempt to invoke executive privilege.
On Monday, it was reported that Mr Trump had filed an appeal of the decision with the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.
Read more:
Trump tries to stop Mike Pence testifying over Jan 6 riots
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Tuesday 11 April 2023 13:02 , John Bowden
Donald Trump Jr has admitted that he personally signed one of the hush money checks now at the centre of his father’s arrest on criminal charges.
The former president’s son told right-wing network Newsmax that part of Mr Trump’s indictment on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records refers to his own actions.
“That son is me. Like I said, clearly also not a campaign finance violation if it’s from his own trust, not to a campaign, not from the campaign, not from the funds raised from it,” he said.
“So, none of it actually makes any sense.”
Rachel Sharp has the details.
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Nashville votes to reinstate Justin Jones, Tennessee legislator expelled by Republicans for gun protest
Tuesday 11 April 2023 12:00 , John Bowden
One of two Black lawmakers expelled from the Tennessee state House of Representatives is back in his seat after the Nashvill Metropolitan council voted unanimously on Monday to restore his position ahead of a special election.
It’s a new twist in the drama that has engulfed the state’s capital over the past few weeks as an ugly fight over gun violence has led to accusations of racism thanks to the expulsions of the two members.
Read more:
Nashville votes to reinstate Justin Jones, Tennessee lawmaker expelled by Republicans
Trump’s lawyer claims liberal Manhattan will ‘infect’ process of fair criminal trial
Tuesday 11 April 2023 10:02 , John Bowden
An attorney for Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that the former president would not be treated fairly if his criminal trial proceeds in Manhattan, and would seek to have it moved.
“The issue with venue is that Manhattan was like 87 per cent pro-Joe Biden in the last election. It’s a real stronghold of liberalism, of activism, and that infects the whole process,” Jim Trusty told ABC’s morning show, This Week.
However, Mr Trusty said the legal team’s top priority was filing a motion to dismiss the charges against Mr Trump.
John Bowden reports.
Trump’s lawyer claims liberal Manhattan will ‘infect’ process of fair criminal trial
Trump attempting to stop Mike Pence from testifying about Jan 6 riots
Tuesday 11 April 2023 09:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Donald Trump is reportedly trying to block former vice president Mike Pence from testifying about the January 6 riots.
Mr Trump is appealing a decision from a court that would require Mr Pence to appear before a grand jury investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential election, Bloomberg News reported.
Mr Pence was ordered last month by a court in Washington to testify before a grand jury investigating the charges.
The judge has already rejected Mr Trump’s attempt to invoke executive privilege.
‘He still owes me dinner!’ Stormy Daniels jokes about Trump
Tuesday 11 April 2023 09:02 , John Bowden
Stormy Daniels has joked that Donald Trump still “owes me dinner” as she told Piers Morgan about her alleged sexual liaison with the former president.
Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges connected with $130,000 in hush money payments made to the adult movie actress.
Following his arrest and arraignment earlier this week, Ms Daniels told Morgan about the evening she alleges she slept with Mr Trump following a golf event at Lake Tahoe.
Graeme Massie has the story.
Stormy Daniels tells Piers Morgan that Trump cheated her on offer of meal
Trump set for quick New York return to give deposition in lawsuit brought by Letitia James
Tuesday 11 April 2023 08:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Donald Trump is set to make a quick return to New York to give a deposition in a lawsuit brought by New York attorney general Letitia James, it was reported.
This will be the second time he is giving a deposition in the case - the first was last year in August when he refused to answer any questions citing the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
At the time, Mr Trump said that the investigation was a politically-motivated “witch hunt” against him.
Could a New York judge finally force Donald Trump to shut up?
Tuesday 11 April 2023 08:02 , John Bowden
Donald Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday was remarkable for many reasons; not only was it the first time a former US president has ever been arrested, it was also a media spectacle on a scale unheard of before, even in New York.
But there was another first during the proceedings, lesser noticed, that could have profound implications on the next election and beyond. It raises the prospect that a New York judge may succeed where many others have tried and failed, and force Mr Trump to be quiet.
Richard Hall reports.
Many before him have tried, but could a New York judge force Donald Trump to shut up?
Voices: Polling is clear: Trump’s arrest hurt his re-election chances
Tuesday 11 April 2023 07:56 , Graeme Massie
More people are taking the charges against the former president seriously, Eric Garcia writes:
Polling is clear: Trump’s arrest hurt his re-election chances
Trump appeals court ruling that requires Pence to appear before grand jury
Tuesday 11 April 2023 06:02 , John Bowden
Former president Donald Trump is appealing a decision from a court that would require former Vice President Mike Pence to appear before a grand jury investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential election, Bloomberg News reported.
Late last month, a court in Washington ordered Mr Pence to tesitfy before a grand jury assembled by Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith about his interactions with Mr Trump before the January 6 riot. The judge in the case rejected Mr Trump’s attempt to invoke executive privilege.
On Monday, it was reported that Mr Trump had filed an appeal of the decision with the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.
Read more:
Trump appeals court ruling that requires Pence to appear before grand jury
Trump attempting to stop Mike Pence from testifying about Jan 6 riots
Tuesday 11 April 2023 05:51 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Donald Trump is reportedly trying to block former vice president Mike Pence from testifying about the January 6 riots.
Mr Trump is appealing a decision from a court that would require Mr Pence to appear before a grand jury investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential election, Bloomberg News reported.
Mr Pence was ordered last month by a court in Washington to testify before a grand jury investigating the charges.
The judge has already rejected Mr Trump’s attempt to invoke executive privilege.
Trump set for quick New York return to give deposition in lawsuit brought by Letitia James
Tuesday 11 April 2023 05:24 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Donald Trump is set to make a quick return to New York to give a deposition in a lawsuit brought by New York attorney general Letitia James, it was reported.
This will be the second time he is giving a deposition in the case - the first was last year in August when he refused to answer any questions citing the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
At the time, Mr Trump said that the investigation was a politically-motivated “witch hunt” against him.
Tuesday 11 April 2023 04:02 , John Bowden
Trump rants and raves about investigations against him
Donald Trump went on a tear on Monday as he repeatedly condemned the legal challenges piling up against him and denounced various law enforcement agencies around the country as supposedly controlled by “racists, lunatics, and radical left maniacs”.
Several all-caps screeds were posted across Truth Social by the former president as he faced indictment on 34 criminal counts in New York and the potential for more charges in three other separate criminal investigations into his conduct.
Trump impersonated for ‘SNL’ Easter message
Tuesday 11 April 2023 02:00 , John Bowden
In the latest SNL sketch, the former president — played by James Austin Johnson — compares his indictment to the persecution of Jesus and calls him a “nepo baby”.
In the clip, the actor delivers a perfect Trump monologue: “A famous, wonderful man arrested for no reason at all. If you haven’t put it together folks, I’m comparing myself to Jesus—again. And what better time than on his birthday, Easter?”
“We’re both very tall, very popular, and both, frankly, white Americans,” he explains.“He rose from the dead on the third day,” the actor said. “I would have done it faster—possibly two. Possibly two days. I think we could have done it a lot faster.”
“Because I’m a self-made billionaire and Christ was—let’s call it what it is—a nepo baby. I mean, his dad was God. It’s pretty easy to start a religion when your daddy’s God.”
Watch below:
There will be no efforts to hold Clarence Thomas for his seeming conflicts of interest
Tuesday 11 April 2023 01:00 , John Bowden
Eric Garcia writes:
Despite the outrage, Mr Thomas will likely avoid any measures of accountability largely because nobody has a vested interest in doing so.
First and foremost, any impeachment proceedings would need to begin in the House of Representatives, which Republicans currently control. Given that Mr Thomas is one of the biggest stalwarts on the court for originalism, the specific ideology that many conservatives espouse when interpreting the US Constitution, they have no vested interest in doing so.
There will be no efforts to hold Clarence Thomas for his conflicts of interest
DeSantis expected to make first public appearance in South Carolina
Tuesday 11 April 2023 00:00 , John Bowden
Ron DeSantis is expected to make his first public appearance in South Carolina — a state which experts say will be crucial if he plans on launching a 2024 presidential bid.
The Associated Press reported that the South Carolina senator, Josh Kimbrell, will host the Florida governor for an event on 19 April in Spartanburg.
Mr DeSantis has been travelling to Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan in recent weeks.
“I have told everybody associated with his team, ‘You’ve got to get here early and often’,” Mr Kimbrell said.
“I’ve tried to make it clear to them that, if you want to win, you’ve got to get here early.”
Trump admits he is one inch shorter than he claims on arraignment paperwork
Monday 10 April 2023 23:00 , John Bowden
Donald Trump reportedly told officers that he was 6 feet and 2 inches tall during his arrest and arraignment in New York last week — an inch shorter than he claims to be.
The 76-year-old provided his personal information including height, weight and occupation to the police is a routine process for those booked on criminal charges.
He gave his weight at 240 pounds, Mediaite reported.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar has the story.
Trump forced to admit he is one inch shorter during arrest paperwork
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Monday 10 April 2023 22:16 , John Bowden
Donald Trump Jr has admitted that he personally signed one of the hush money checks now at the centre of his father’s arrest on criminal charges.
The former president’s son told right-wing network Newsmax that part of Mr Trump’s indictment on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records refers to his own actions.
“That son is me. Like I said, clearly also not a campaign finance violation if it’s from his own trust, not to a campaign, not from the campaign, not from the funds raised from it,” he said.
“So, none of it actually makes any sense.”
Rachel Sharp has the details.
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Monday 10 April 2023 21:29 , John Bowden
Donald Trump attacked Ron DeSantis on Sunday and Monday after new polls showed him that he was still the GOP favourite despite the criminal charges.
The former president posted on his social media that his “polls are looking GREAT!” and added that he hoped “Republican leaders are watching this.
On Monday, he added: “Ron DeSantis is a young man who is not doing well against me in the polls, to put it mildly. I believe that if he decides to run for President, which will only hurt and somewhat divide the Republican Party, he will lose the cherished and massive MAGA vote, and never be able to successfully run for office again.”
Fox News reaches settlement with Venezuelan businessman over ‘defamatory’ claims about him and 2020 election
Monday 10 April 2023 20:25 , John Bowden
Fox News has reached a settlement with a Venezuelan businessman who sued the right-wing network for making false claims about his involvement in the 2020 presidential election.
Court documents, filed in the Southern District of New York, show that the Rupert Murdoch-owned network and businessman Majed Khalil settled the defamation lawsuit on Saturday.
The terms of the settlement have not been released.
“This matter has been resolved amicably by both sides,” a spokesperson for Fox News said in a statement. “We have no further comment.”
Read the full story here:
Fox News reaches settlement with Venezuelan businessman in defamation lawsuit
Trump’s lawyer claims liberal Manhattan will ‘infect’ process of fair criminal trial
Monday 10 April 2023 19:56 , John Bowden
An attorney for Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that the former president would not be treated fairly if his criminal trial proceeds in Manhattan, and would seek to have it moved.
“The issue with venue is that Manhattan was like 87 per cent pro-Joe Biden in the last election. It’s a real stronghold of liberalism, of activism, and that infects the whole process,” Jim Trusty told ABC’s morning show, This Week.
However, Mr Trusty said the legal team’s top priority was filing a motion to dismiss the charges against Mr Trump.
John Bowden reports.
Trump’s lawyer claims liberal Manhattan will ‘infect’ process of fair criminal trial
Trump appeals court ruling that requires Pence to appear before grand jury
Monday 10 April 2023 19:01 , John Bowden
Former president Donald Trump is appealing a decision from a court that would require former Vice President Mike Pence to appear before a grand jury investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine the 2020 presidential election, Bloomberg News reported.
Late last month, a court in Washington ordered Mr Pence to tesitfy before a grand jury assembled by Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith about his interactions with Mr Trump before the January 6 riot. The judge in the case rejected Mr Trump’s attempt to invoke executive privilege.
On Monday, it was reported that Mr Trump had filed an appeal of the decision with the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.
Read more:
Trump appeals court ruling that requires Pence to appear before grand jury
Trump rants and raves about investigations against him
Monday 10 April 2023 18:37 , John Bowden
Donald Trump went on a tear on Monday as he repeatedly condemned the legal challenges piling up against him and denounced various law enforcement agencies around the country as supposedly controlled by “racists, lunatics, and radical left maniacs”.
Several all-caps screeds were posted across Truth Social by the former president as he faced indictment on 34 criminal counts in New York and the potential for more charges in three other separate criminal investigations into his conduct.
Clarence Thomas says luxury trips with GOP megadonor ‘personal hospitality’ from ‘dearest friends’
Monday 10 April 2023 17:20 , John Bowden
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has released his first public statement since once again coming under fire from court watchdogs and US lawmakers following a ProPublica investigation finding that the conservative justice has accepted luxury trips from a prominent Republican donor for more than two decades.
In his response on 7 April, Justice Thomas called Texas developer Harlan Crow – an influential GOP donor who has supported right-wing candidates, causes and legal efforts – one of his “dearest friends”.
Alex Woodward has the story.
Clarence Thomas responds to report he accepted trips from GOP megadonor over 20 years
Trump breezes past deadlines to file financial disclosures
Monday 10 April 2023 16:51 , John Bowden
Donald Trump’s campaign for president ahead of the 2024 election is already bumping up against the Federal Election Commission.
Raw Story reports that the agency sent a letter ordering former president Donald Trump to comply with election law and file his financial disclosures after he missed the March 15 deadline to file his campaign financial disclosure forms.
The agency rebuffed his request for an extension, and could levy a fine against his campaign.
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Trump breezes past deadlines to file financial disclosures
Bill Barr predicts Trump could face further indictment over classified documents
Monday 10 April 2023 16:31 , John Bowden
Bill Barr has said that he believes Donald Trump could soon face another criminal indictment – this time in connection to the classified documents found at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Mr Barr, who served as attorney general under the Trump administration, made his prediction on Sunday following Mr Trump’s indictment on criminal charges in New York.
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Bill Barr predicts Trump could face further indictment over classified documents
Trump arrest shows ‘progress for women’, Stormy Daniels says
Monday 10 April 2023 15:16 , John Bowden
Stormy Daniels says that Donald Trump’s arrest in New York shows “progress” for women in the United States and its judicial system.
The former president has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records in relation to $130,000 in hush money paid to Ms Daniels over her claims of a sexual relationship.
Ms Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, told Piers Morgan that she did not believe there was a double standard in the treatment of Mr Trump, a Republican, and previous Democratic politicians such as John F Kennedy, Bill Clinton and John Edwards.
And she rejected Republican claims that Mr Trump was specifically being targeted by prosecutors.
Graeme Massie has the story.
Stormy Daniels tells Piers Morgan that Trump arrest shows ‘progress for women’
Trump struggles to get into holiday spirit with disturbing Easter message: ‘World War III’
Monday 10 April 2023 14:37 , John Bowden
Donald Trump appeared to be struggling to get into the holiday spirit as he used his Easter message to fume about President Joe Biden, the Afghanistan withdrawal – and declare “WORLD WAR III”.
The former president made a series of all-caps rants on his Truth Social platform on Easter Sunday, just days after he made history as the first current or former US president to ever be charged with a crime.
Rachel Sharp has more:
Trump struggles to get into holiday spirit with disturbing Easter message
Is Donald Trump going to jail?
Monday 10 April 2023 14:01 , Bevan Hurley
Joe Sommerlad examines the merits of the Manhattan District Attorney’s case against Donald Trump.
Is Donald Trump going to jail?
SPOTTED: Melania Trump breaks cover for first time after Trump arrest
Monday 10 April 2023 13:40 , Rachel Sharp
Melania Trump broke her silence for the first time since her husband was arrested for falsifying business records over alleged hush money payments to women he had alleged affairs with.
The former first lady posted a simple “happy Easter” message on social media.
She then also joined her husband in the Mar-a-Lago ballroom for Easter brunch. The couple were spotted speaking together in footage shared on social media.
Trump uses Easter message to fume about President Joe Biden, the Afghanistan withdrawal and 'WORLD WAR III’
Monday 10 April 2023 13:21 , Rachel Sharp
Donald Trump appears to be struggling to get into the holiday spirit as he used his Easter message to fume about President Joe Biden, the Afghanistan withdrawal – and “WORLD WAR III”.
The former president made a series of all-caps rants on his Truth Social platform on Easter Sunday, just days after he made history as the first current or former US president to ever be charged with a crime.
It began on Sunday morning with a “HAPPY EASTER” wish to “TO ALL OF THOSE WEAK & PATHETIC RINOS, RADICAL LEFT DEMOCRATS, SOCIALISTS, MARXISTS, & COMMUNISTS WHO ARE KILLING OUR NATION”.
The tirade continued throughout the day with posts slamming Biden administration as “the worst in history” in response to reports that the White House was blaming the Trump administration for the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
There will be no efforts to hold Clarence Thomas for his seeming conflicts of interest
Monday 10 April 2023 13:01 , Bevan Hurley
Eric Garcia writes:
Despite the outrage, Mr Thomas will likely avoid any measures of accountability largely because nobody has a vested interest in doing so.
First and foremost, any impeachment proceedings would need to begin in the House of Representatives, which Republicans currently control. Given that Mr Thomas is one of the biggest stalwarts on the court for originalism, the specific ideology that many conservatives espouse when interpreting the US Constitution, they have no vested interest in doing so.
There will be no efforts to hold Clarence Thomas for his conflicts of interest
Six bombshell claims from the Donald Trump indictment
Monday 10 April 2023 12:01 , Bevan Hurley
Io Dodds reports on the six key takeaways from Donald Trump’s criminal indictment which was unsealed in New York last week.
Six bombshell claims from the New York indictment against Donald Trump
Fox News reaches settlement with Venezuelan businessman over ‘defamatory’ claims about him and 2020 election
Monday 10 April 2023 11:30 , Rachel Sharp
Fox News has reached a settlement with a Venezuelan businessman who sued the right-wing network for making false claims about his involvement in the 2020 presidential election.
Court documents, filed in the Southern District of New York, show that the Rupert Murdoch-owned network and businessman Majed Khalil settled the defamation lawsuit on Saturday.
The terms of the settlement have not been released.
“This matter has been resolved amicably by both sides,” a spokesperson for Fox News said in a statement. “We have no further comment.”
Read the full story here:
Fox News reaches settlement with Venezuelan businessman in defamation lawsuit
Watch: Jorge Masvidal praises Donald Trump as he watches on at UFC 287: ‘I love that guy’
Monday 10 April 2023 11:01 , Bevan Hurley
Jorge Masvidal praises Donald Trump as he watches on at UFC 287: ‘I love that guy’
DeSantis expected to make first public appearance in South Carolina
Monday 10 April 2023 10:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Ron DeSantis is expected to make his first public appearance in South Carolina — a state which experts say will be crucial if he plans on launching a 2024 presidential bid.
The Associated Press reported that the South Carolina senator, Josh Kimbrell, will host the Florida governor for an event on 19 April in Spartanburg.
Mr DeSantis has been travelling to Pennsylvania, New York and Michigan in recent weeks.
“I have told everybody associated with his team, ‘You’ve got to get here early and often’,” Mr Kimbrell said.
“I’ve tried to make it clear to them that, if you want to win, you’ve got to get here early.”
Clarence Thomas says luxury trips with GOP megadonor ‘personal hospitality’ from ‘dearest friends’
Monday 10 April 2023 10:01 , Bevan Hurley
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has released his first public statement since once again coming under fire from court watchdogs and US lawmakers following a ProPublica investigation finding that the conservative justice has accepted luxury trips from a prominent Republican donor for more than two decades.
In his response on 7 April, Justice Thomas called Texas developer Harlan Crow – an influential GOP donor who has supported right-wing candidates, causes and legal efforts – one of his “dearest friends”.
Alex Woodward has the story.
Clarence Thomas responds to report he accepted trips from GOP megadonor over 20 years
ICYMI: Donald Trump attacks DeSantis after poll shows he is still GOP favourite despite criminal charges
Monday 10 April 2023 09:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Donald Trump attacked Ron DeSantis after new polls showed him that he was still the GOP favourite despite the criminal charges.
The former president posted on his social media that his “polls are looking GREAT!” and added that he hoped “Republican leaders are watching this.
“Also, winning BIG against “Hopeless” Joe Biden - Hence the Democrats are rolling out their Fake Prosecutors,” Mr Trump posted.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Friday revealed that Mr Trump has 58 per cent support among likely GOP primary voters while Mr DeSantis — who has not announced his candidacy — has 21 per cent.
Trump’s lawyer claims liberal Manhattan will ‘infect’ process of fair criminal trial
Monday 10 April 2023 09:01 , Bevan Hurley
An attorney for Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that the former president would not be treated fairly if his criminal trial proceeds in Manhattan, and would seek to have it moved.
“The issue with venue is that Manhattan was like 87 per cent pro-Joe Biden in the last election. It’s a real stronghold of liberalism, of activism, and that infects the whole process,” Jim Trusty told ABC’s morning show, This Week.
However, Mr Trusty said the legal team’s top priority was filing a motion to dismiss the charges against Mr Trump.
John Bowden reports.
Trump’s lawyer claims liberal Manhattan will ‘infect’ process of fair criminal trial
Proud Boys leaders' Jan. 6 sedition trial inches to a close
Monday 10 April 2023 08:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
A jury will soon decide whether the onetime leader of the Proud Boys extremist group is guilty in one of the most serious cases brought in the 6 January attack on the US Capitol:
Proud Boys leaders' Jan. 6 sedition trial inches to a close
Melania Trump breaks social media silence with Easter Sunday post
Monday 10 April 2023 08:01 , Bevan Hurley
Melania Trump wished her four million Instagram and Twitter followers a Happy Easter on Sunday — breaking a month-long absence from social media.
The former first lady posted a photo of a pink rose along with the words: “Happy Easter!”
Ms Trump, 52, was absent when her husband Donald Trump flew to New York last week for his arraignment on charges of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to the porn star, Stormy Daniels.
Melania Trump breaks social media silence with Easter Sunday post
UFC fighter calls Trump 'greatest president in the history of the world'
Monday 10 April 2023 07:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal praised Donald Trump as the former US president watched on from ringside on Saturday.“Greatest president in the history of the world, I love that guy,” Masvidal said.
The crowd also cheered for the former president as he sat in the front row at the Miami-Dade Arena.
A vocal Trump supporter, Masvidal had also attended a Trump rally before visiting him at his Mar-a-Lago home.
Trump admits he is one inch shorter than he claims on arraignment paperwork
Monday 10 April 2023 07:01 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump reportedly told officers that he was 6 feet and 2 inches tall during his arrest and arraignment in New York last week — an inch shorter than he claims to be.
The 76-year-old provided his personal information including height, weight and occupation to the police is a routine process for those booked on criminal charges.
He gave his weight at 240 pounds, Mediaite reported.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar has the story.
Trump forced to admit he is one inch shorter during arrest paperwork
Melania Trump is back on her social media after a month-long break
Monday 10 April 2023 06:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Melania Trump broke her month-long social media break on Easter and posted on her Instagram and Twitter.
She posted a photo of a pink rose and wished her followers a “Happy Easter”.
Ms Trump joined her husband Donald Trump for Easter brunch at Mar-a-Lago. They received a standing ovation as they entered the ballroom at the former president’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida, according to the images posted on social media.
In his own Easter message on his social media site, Truth Social, Mr Trump wished the “weak and pathetic RINOs” and “radical left Democrats” a Happy Easter.
Trump arrest shows ‘progress for women’, Stormy Daniels says
Monday 10 April 2023 06:01 , Bevan Hurley
Stormy Daniels says that Donald Trump’s arrest in New York shows “progress” for women in the United States and its judicial system.
The former president has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records in relation to $130,000 in hush money paid to Ms Daniels over her claims of a sexual relationship.
Ms Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, told Piers Morgan that she did not believe there was a double standard in the treatment of Mr Trump, a Republican, and previous Democratic politicians such as John F Kennedy, Bill Clinton and John Edwards.
And she rejected Republican claims that Mr Trump was specifically being targeted by prosecutors.
Graeme Massie has the story.
Stormy Daniels tells Piers Morgan that Trump arrest shows ‘progress for women’
In SNL sketch, the actor playing Trump calls Jesus a 'nepo baby'
Monday 10 April 2023 05:30 , Maroosha Muzaffar
In the latest SNL sketch, the former president — played by James Austin Johnson — compares his indictment to the persecution of Jesus and calls him a “nepo baby”.
In the mock clip, the actor says: “A famous, wonderful man arrested for no reason at all. If you haven’t put it together folks, I’m comparing myself to Jesus—again. And what better time than on his birthday, Easter?”
“We’re both very tall, very popular, and both, frankly, white Americans,” he explains.“He rose from the dead on the third day,” the actor said. “I would have done it faster—possibly two. Possibly two days. I think we could have done it a lot faster.”
“Because I’m a self-made billionaire and Christ was—let’s call it what it is—a nepo baby. I mean, his dad was God. It’s pretty easy to start a religion when your daddy’s God.”
Bill Barr says Trump was 'jerking the government around' over his mishandling of classified documents
Monday 10 April 2023 05:05 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Bill Barr tore into Donald Trump over his mishandling of classified documents in an interview and said that the former president was “jerking the government around”.
He told ABC: “He had no claim to those documents, especially the classified documents. They belonged to the government. And so, I think he was jerking the government around.”
The FBI seized dozens of classified documents from Mr Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence during a raid last year.
“The government is investigating the extent to which games were played and there was obstruction in keeping documents from them,” Mr Barr continued.
“And I think that’s a serious potential case. I think they probably have some very good evidence there.”
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Monday 10 April 2023 05:01 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump Jr has admitted that he personally signed one of the hush money checks now at the centre of his father’s arrest on criminal charges.
The former president’s son told right-wing network Newsmax that part of Mr Trump’s indictment on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records refers to his own actions.
“That son is me. Like I said, clearly also not a campaign finance violation if it’s from his own trust, not to a campaign, not from the campaign, not from the funds raised from it,” he said.
“So, none of it actually makes any sense.”
Rachel Sharp has the details.
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Trump rants about border wall, calling it a ‘powerful’ and 'good thing’
Monday 10 April 2023 04:36 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Donald Trump used his Easter Sunday message to accuse his opponents, including the “radical left Democrats” and “Republicans in Name Only”, of “dreaming endlessly of destroying” the US and said that the border wall is a “powerful and a good thing”.
The former president wished his followers “Happy Easter to all” on Truth Social and then went on to write in all caps: “Including those that dream endlessly of destroying our country because they are incapable of dreaming about anything else, those that are so incompetent they don’t realise that having a border and powerful wall is a good thing & having voter ID, all paper ballots and same-day voting will quickly end massive voter fraud and to all of those weak and pathetic RINOs, radical left democrats, socialist, Marxists and communists who are killing our nation.”
Fox News settles defamation case with Venezuelan businessman over 2020 Trump election
Monday 10 April 2023 04:03 , Maroosha Muzaffar
Fox News announced on Sunday that it had reached a settlement with Venezuelan businessman Majed Khalil, ending a defamation case in which Mr Khalil was falsely accused on air of helping to rig the 2020 US elections against Donald Trump.
In his lawsuit, Mr Khalil said that the news outlet fabricated claims that he and other Venezuelans were involved in “orchestrating a non-existent scheme to rig or fix the election”.
He filed a lawsuit against Fox and its former host Lou Dobbs.
A letter sent to US District Judge Louis Stanton in Manhattan on Saturday said the parties had reached a “confidential agreement to resolve this matter” and expected to file a joint stipulation of dismissal next week.
“This matter has been resolved amicably by both sides. We have no further comment,” Fox News said in a statement yesterday.
Pictured: Donald Trump at UFC 287
Monday 10 April 2023 04:01 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at UFC 287 in Miami on Saturday night.
The former president sat ringside with UFC president Dana White, boxing legend Mike Tyson, and Kid Rock.
The Kesaya Center crowd greeted the 76-year-old warmly, days after he appeared in a New York court on charges of falsifying business records.
The audience gave out a loud USA chant as Mr Trump entered the Kaseya Center.
Hometown hero Jorge Masvidal, who retired after his defeat to Gilbert Burns, said Mr Trump was the “greatest president in the history of the world, I love that guy” in a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
He then led the crowd in a chant of “let’s go Brandon”, a disparaging reference to President Joe Biden.
Kiwi-Nigerian fighter Israel Adesanya won the main fight of the night with a spectacular second round knockout of Brazilian rival Alex Pereira to reclaim his UFC middleweight title.
Could a New York judge finally force Donald Trump to shut up?
Monday 10 April 2023 03:01 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday was remarkable for many reasons; not only was it the first time a former US president has ever been arrested, it was also a media spectacle on a scale unheard of before, even in New York.
But there was another first during the proceedings, lesser noticed, that could have profound implications on the next election and beyond. It raises the prospect that a New York judge may succeed where many others have tried and failed, and force Mr Trump to be quiet.
Richard Hall reports.
Many before him have tried, but could a New York judge force Donald Trump to shut up?
Monday 10 April 2023 02:01 , Bevan Hurley
Trump’s poll numbers ‘bolstered’ after his arraignment in New York
The first poll taken since Donald Trump was arraigned on fraud charges in New York has shown a bump in support for the former president.
The Reuters/Ipsos survey showed 58 per cent of Republican voters favoured the former president, up from 48 per cent a week ago.
Mr Trump’s main rival for the nomination, Florida Governor Ron De Santis, received 21 per cent of primary voters, slightly up from 19 per cent.
Mr Trump later raved about his poll numbers on his social media app Truth Social.
“Polls are looking GREAT! New Poll, 61-19 against DeSanctimonious,” he wrote.
The former president is accused of 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to alleged hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, and two other people.
‘He still owes me dinner!’ Stormy Daniels jokes about Trump
Monday 10 April 2023 01:01 , Bevan Hurley
Stormy Daniels has joked that Donald Trump still “owes me dinner” as she told Piers Morgan about her alleged sexual liaison with the former president.
Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges connected with $130,000 in hush money payments made to the adult movie actress.
Following his arrest and arraignment earlier this week, Ms Daniels told Morgan about the evening she alleges she slept with Mr Trump following a golf event at Lake Tahoe.
Graeme Massie has the story.
Stormy Daniels tells Piers Morgan that Trump cheated her on offer of meal
Is Donald Trump going to jail?
Monday 10 April 2023 00:01 , Bevan Hurley
Joe Sommerlad examines the merits of the Manhattan District Attorney’s case against Donald Trump.
Is Donald Trump going to jail?
Watch: Jorge Masvidal praises Donald Trump as he watches on at UFC 287: ‘I love that guy’
Sunday 9 April 2023 23:15 , Bevan Hurley
Jorge Masvidal praises Donald Trump as he watches on at UFC 287: ‘I love that guy’
There will be no efforts to hold Clarence Thomas for his seeming conflicts of interest
Sunday 9 April 2023 22:45 , Bevan Hurley
Eric Garcia writes:
Despite the outrage, Mr Thomas will likely avoid any measures of accountability largely because nobody has a vested interest in doing so.
First and foremost, any impeachment proceedings would need to begin in the House of Representatives, which Republicans currently control. Given that Mr Thomas is one of the biggest stalwarts on the court for originalism, the specific ideology that many conservatives espouse when interpreting the US Constitution, they have no vested interest in doing so.
There will be no efforts to hold Clarence Thomas for his conflicts of interest
Melania Trump seen in public for first time in 10 days
Sunday 9 April 2023 22:37 , Bevan Hurley
The former first lady received a standing ovation as she entered the ballroom with husband Donald at Mar-a-Lago in Sunday morning, images posted to social media showed.
It was the first time she had been sighted in public since Mr Trump was arraigned on charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments paid to the porn star Stormy Daniels.
Melania Trump breaks social media silence with Easter Sunday post
Trump’s lawyer claims liberal Manhattan will ‘infect’ process of fair criminal trial
Sunday 9 April 2023 22:15 , Bevan Hurley
An attorney for Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that the former president would not be treated fairly if his criminal trial proceeds in Manhattan, and would seek to have it moved.
“The issue with venue is that Manhattan was like 87 per cent pro-Joe Biden in the last election. It’s a real stronghold of liberalism, of activism, and that infects the whole process,” Jim Trusty told ABC’s morning show, This Week.
However, Mr Trusty said the legal team’s top priority was filing a motion to dismiss the charges against Mr Trump.
John Bowden reports.
Trump’s lawyer claims liberal Manhattan will ‘infect’ process of fair criminal trial
Six bombshell claims from the Donald Trump indictment
Sunday 9 April 2023 21:45 , Bevan Hurley
Io Dodds reports on the six key takeaways from Donald Trump’s criminal indictment which was unsealed in New York last week.
Six bombshell claims from the New York indictment against Donald Trump
Clarence Thomas says luxury trips with GOP megadonor ‘personal hospitality’ from ‘dearest friends’
Sunday 9 April 2023 21:15 , Bevan Hurley
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has released his first public statement since once again coming under fire from court watchdogs and US lawmakers following a ProPublica investigation finding that the conservative justice has accepted luxury trips from a prominent Republican donor for more than two decades.
In his response on 7 April, Justice Thomas called Texas developer Harlan Crow – an influential GOP donor who has supported right-wing candidates, causes and legal efforts – one of his “dearest friends”.
Alex Woodward has the story.
Clarence Thomas responds to report he accepted trips from GOP megadonor over 20 years
Could a New York judge finally force Donald Trump to shut up?
Sunday 9 April 2023 20:45 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday was remarkable for many reasons; not only was it the first time a former US president has ever been arrested, it was also a media spectacle on a scale unheard of before, even in New York.
But there was another first during the proceedings, lesser noticed, that could have profound implications on the next election and beyond. It raises the prospect that a New York judge may succeed where many others have tried and failed, and force Mr Trump to be quiet.
Richard Hall reports.
Many before him have tried, but could a New York judge force Donald Trump to shut up?
Melania Trump breaks social media silence with Easter Sunday post
Sunday 9 April 2023 20:32 , Bevan Hurley
Melania Trump wished her Instagram and Twitter followers a Happy Easter on Sunday — breaking a month-long, conspicuous absence from social media.
The former first lady posted a photo of a pink rose along with the words “Happy Easter”.
Ms Trump, 52, had remained silent as her husband Donald Trump flew to New York last week for his arraignment on charges of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to the adult actress Stormy Daniels.
She did not attend a Tuesday night press conference the former president held at Mar-a-Lago after returning to Florida.
Mr Trump wished the “weak and pathetic RINOs” and “radical left Democrats” a Happy Easter in a post on Truth Social.
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Sunday 9 April 2023 20:15 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump Jr has admitted that he personally signed one of the hush money checks now at the centre of his father’s arrest on criminal charges.
The former president’s son told right-wing network Newsmax that part of Mr Trump’s indictment on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records refers to his own actions.
“That son is me. Like I said, clearly also not a campaign finance violation if it’s from his own trust, not to a campaign, not from the campaign, not from the funds raised from it,” he said.
“So, none of it actually makes any sense.”
Rachel Sharp has the details.
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Trump wishes a Happy Easter to the ‘weak and pathetic RINOs'
Sunday 9 April 2023 19:45 , Bevan Hurley
‘HAPPY EASTER TO ALL,’ Donald Trump wrote in an all caps Easter Sunday message posted to Truth Social.
‘INCLUDING THOSE THAT DREAM ENDLESSLY OF DESTROYING OUR COUNTRY BECAUSE THEY ARE INCAPABLE OF DREAMING ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE, THOSE THAT ARE SO INCOMPETENT THEY DON’T REALIZE THAT HAVING A BORDER AND POWERFUL WALL IS A GOOD THING, & HAVING VOTER I.D., ALL PAPER BALLOTS, & SAME DAY VOTING WILL QUICKLY END MASSIVE VOTER FRAUD, & TO ALL OF THOSE WEAK & PATHETIC RINOS, RADICAL LEFT DEMOCRATS, SOCIALISTS MARXISTS, & COMMUNISTS WHO ARE KILLING OUR NATION.
‘REMEMBER, WE WILL BE BACK!’ he wrote in conclusion.
There will be no efforts to hold Clarence Thomas for his seeming conflicts of interest
Sunday 9 April 2023 19:15 , Bevan Hurley
Eric Garcia writes:
Despite the outrage, Mr Thomas will likely avoid any measures of accountability largely because nobody has a vested interest in doing so.
First and foremost, any impeachment proceedings would need to begin in the House of Representatives, which Republicans currently control. Given that Mr Thomas is one of the biggest stalwarts on the court for originalism, the specific ideology that many conservatives espouse when interpreting the US Constitution, they have no vested interest in doing so.
There will be no efforts to hold Clarence Thomas for his conflicts of interest
Watch: Jorge Masvidal praises Donald Trump as he watches on at UFC 287: ‘I love that guy’
Sunday 9 April 2023 18:45 , Bevan Hurley
Jorge Masvidal praises Donald Trump as he watches on at UFC 287: ‘I love that guy’
Is Donald Trump going to jail?
Sunday 9 April 2023 18:15 , Bevan Hurley
Joe Sommerlad examines the merits of the Manhattan District Attorney’s case against Donald Trump.
Is Donald Trump going to jail?
Crowd erupts as Donald Trump sits in front row at UFC 287 with Mike Tyson and Dana White
Sunday 9 April 2023 17:45 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump was greeted by huge cheers as he sat in the front row at UFC 287 on Saturday night, alongside Mike Tyson and Dana White in the Miami-Dade Arena.
Former US president Trump is known to have a friendship with UFCpresident White and has attended numerous events staged by the mixed martial arts promotion.
Alex Pattle has the story.
Crowd erupts as Donald Trump sits in front row at UFC 287
‘He still owes me dinner!’ Stormy Daniels jokes about Trump
Sunday 9 April 2023 17:15 , Bevan Hurley
Stormy Daniels has joked that Donald Trump still “owes me dinner” as she told Piers Morgan about her alleged sexual liaison with the former president.
Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 criminal charges connected with $130,000 in hush money payments made to the adult movie actress.
Following his arrest and arraignment earlier this week, Ms Daniels told Morgan about the evening she alleges she slept with Mr Trump following a golf event at Lake Tahoe.
Graeme Massie has the story.
Stormy Daniels tells Piers Morgan that Trump cheated her on offer of meal
Six bombshell claims from the Donald Trump indictment
Sunday 9 April 2023 16:45 , Bevan Hurley
Io Dodds reports on the six key takeaways from Donald Trump’s criminal indictment which was unsealed in New York last week.
Six bombshell claims from the New York indictment against Donald Trump
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Sunday 9 April 2023 16:15 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump Jr has admitted that he personally signed one of the hush money checks now at the centre of his father’s arrest on criminal charges.
The former president’s son told right-wing network Newsmax that part of Mr Trump’s indictment on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records refers to his own actions.
“That son is me. Like I said, clearly also not a campaign finance violation if it’s from his own trust, not to a campaign, not from the campaign, not from the funds raised from it,” he said.
“So, none of it actually makes any sense.”
Rachel Sharp has the details.
Donald Trump Jr confirms he signed father’s porn star ‘hush money’ check
Trump admits he is one inch shorter than he claims on arraignment paperwork
Sunday 9 April 2023 15:42 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump reportedly told officers that he was 6 feet and 2 inches tall during his arrest and arraignment in New York last week — an inch shorter than he claims to be.
The 76-year-old provided his personal information including height, weight and occupation to the police is a routine process for those booked on criminal charges.
He gave his weight at 240 pounds, Mediaite reported.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar has the story.
Trump forced to admit he is one inch shorter during arrest paperwork
Watch: Crowd erupts as Donald Trump sits in front row at UFC 287 in Miami
Sunday 9 April 2023 15:19 , Bevan Hurley
Watch: Crowd erupts as Donald Trump sits in front row at UFC 287 in Miami
Could a New York judge finally force Donald Trump to shut up?
Sunday 9 April 2023 15:14 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan on Tuesday was remarkable for many reasons; not only was it the first time a former US president has ever been arrested, it was also a media spectacle on a scale unheard of before, even in New York.
But there was another first during the proceedings, lesser noticed, that could have profound implications on the next election and beyond. It raises the prospect that a New York judge may succeed where many others have tried and failed, and force Mr Trump to be quiet.
Richard Hall reports.
Pictured: Donald Trump at UFC 287
Sunday 9 April 2023 14:42 , Bevan Hurley
Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at UFC 287 in Miami on Saturday night.
The former president sat ringside with UFC president Dana White, boxing legend Mike Tyson, and Kid Rock.
The Kesaya Center crowd greeted the 76-year-old warmly, days after he appeared in a New York court on charges of falsifying business records.
The audience gave out a loud USA chant as Mr Trump entered the Kaseya Center.
Hometown hero Jorge Masvidal, who retired after his defeat to Gilbert Burns, said Mr Trump was the “greatest president in the history of the world, I love that guy” in a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
He then led the crowd in a chant of “let’s go Brandon”, a disparaging reference to President Joe Biden.
Kiwi-Nigerian fighter Israel Adesanya won the main fight of the night with a spectacular second round knockout of Brazilian rival Alex Pereira to reclaim his UFC middleweight title.
Trump’s poll numbers ‘bolstered’ after his arraignment in New York
Sunday 9 April 2023 14:25 , Bevan Hurley
The first poll taken since Donald Trump was arraigned on fraud charges in New York has shown a bump in support for the former president.
The Reuters/Ipsos survey showed 58 per cent of Republican voters favoured the former president, up from 48 per cent a week ago.
Mr Trump’s main rival for the nomination, Florida Governor Ron De Santis, received 21 per cent of primary voters, slightly up from 19 per cent.
Mr Trump later raved about his poll numbers on his social media app Truth Social.
“Polls are looking GREAT! New Poll, 61-19 against DeSanctimonious,” he wrote.
The former president is accused of 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to alleged hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, and two other people.
Trump arrest shows ‘progress for women’, Stormy Daniels says
Sunday 9 April 2023 14:00 , Bevan Hurley
Stormy Daniels says that Donald Trump’s arrest in New York shows “progress” for women in the United States and its judicial system.
The former president has pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of falsifying business records in relation to $130,000 in hush money paid to Ms Daniels over her claims of a sexual relationship.
Ms Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, told Piers Morgan that she did not believe there was a double standard in the treatment of Mr Trump, a Republican, and previous Democratic politicians such as John F Kennedy, Bill Clinton and John Edwards.
And she rejected Republican claims that Mr Trump was specifically being targeted by prosecutors.
Graeme Massie has the story.
Stormy Daniels tells Piers Morgan that Trump arrest shows ‘progress for women’
Clarence Thomas says luxury trips with GOP megadonor ‘personal hospitality’ from ‘dearest friends’
Sunday 9 April 2023 13:00 , Bevan Hurley
US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has released his first public statement since once again coming under fire from court watchdogs and US lawmakers following a ProPublica investigation finding that the conservative justice has accepted luxury trips from a prominent Republican donor for more than two decades.
In his response on 7 April, Justice Thomas called Texas developer Harlan Crow – an influential GOP donor who has supported right-wing candidates, causes and legal efforts – one of his “dearest friends”.
Alex Woodward has the story.
Clarence Thomas responds to report he accepted trips from GOP megadonor over 20 years
