Trump demands presidential immunity in latest wild Truth Social spree: Live updates
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Donald Trump has issued another plea for absolute presidential immunity to shield him from prosecution over acts carried out during his presidency, with the US Supreme Court set to issue a momentous ruling on the matter before the end of June.
The appeal was just one of a number of bizarre posts on his Truth Social platform over the weekend, with the Republican presidential contender also lashing out at President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, The Washington Post, Illinois governor JB Pritzker and even Pope Francis.
Trump was in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday where he used a rally appearance to complain about American support for Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia and describe the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, as “the greatest salesman of all time.”
The former president dismissed the $50bn aid package recently approved by the Biden administration for Ukraine, griping: “It never ends.”
He also suggested that President Biden “should have to take a cognitive test”, only to then immediately forget who had administered his own psychological exam, referring to Texas Republican representative Ronny Jackson, who was White House physician during his presidency, as “Ronny Johnson”.
Biden wishes Trump a happy birthday ‘from one old guy to another’
This was how the president responded to the birthday boy.
Joe Sommerlad17 June 2024 10:15
Trump accuses Biden of ‘support for terrorism’ after migrant arrests
Let’s recap the last few days in Trumpworld.
First up, here’s the Republican using his 78th birthday bash in Florida to berate Joe Biden over terrorism rather than, say, have a slice of cake and belt out “Sweet Caroline”.
Josh Marcus has this report.
Joe Sommerlad17 June 2024 09:45
Truth Social: Trump wishes ‘radical left degenderates’ well, says Pope ‘freaking out’ and mocks ‘rotund governor’
Here’s the real crazy for you, the presidential contender wishing a hearty “Happy Father’s Day” to his enemies, trolling two elderly Catholics and bullying Illinois governor JB Pritzker for being “sloppy” and making “Chris Christie look like a male model”.
Absolutely unhinged stuff from the man who would like you to hand him the nuclear codes please.
Joe Sommerlad17 June 2024 09:15
Truth Social: Trump demands presidential immunity, attacks Washington Post and praises US Open champion
The Republican has been in keyboard warrior mode over the weekend, posting all manner of bizarre things on his Truth Social platform, so many, in fact, that we’ll have to bring you it all in two parts.
First up, here he is calling the legendary American newspaper a “rag”, praising golfer Bryson DeChambeau and reminding the Supreme Court how much he wants that sweet presidential immunity, which no commander-in-chief has ever required before.
Joe Sommerlad17 June 2024 08:45
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Serena Williams has refused to address her relationship with former president Donald Trump even after she was revealed to be on his frequent call list in testimony at his criminal trial.
Gustaf Kilander has the full story here:
Mike Bedigan17 June 2024 05:00
Trump’s veepstakes intensify as former rival rises to the top of the pile
Donald Trump may be on the verge of setting aside another grudge within the Republican Party and elevating a former rival to be his running mate in 2024.
John Bowden has the story:
Mike Bedigan17 June 2024 04:00
Donald Trump gets to sidestep the consequences of his conviction. Most people with criminal records don’t
Checking off the ‘convicted felon’ box keeps millions of Americans in the margins, but it’s fueling Trump’s campaign. It’s a phrase that criminal justice reformers want to avoid, Alex Woodward reports.
Mike Bedigan17 June 2024 03:00
Donald Trump set to hold Wisconsin rally this week
The former president is set to hold a rally on Tuesday in Racine, Wisconsin, at 3 pm. The rally is designed to speak about Joe Biden’s “failed presidency.”
It will be Trump’s first appearance in the state since he criticized Milwaukee, which is set to serve as the site for the Republican National Convention in July. Trump reportedly made the comment during a meeting with other Republican leaders in Washington, D.C.
The comment was immediately seized by Democrats and Milwaukee officials.
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