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Former President Donald Trump is making good on his promise to back primary challengers that espouse his America First agenda and has endorsed Max Miller, his former aide, in a race against Representative Anthony Gonzalez. Gonzalez was one of 10 Republicans in the House who voted to impeach the former president. He faced backlash for breaking with the majority of the party and Trump criticized the Ohio representative for not representing his constituents' "interest or their heart." "Max Miller is a wonderful person who did a great job at the White House and will be a fantastic congressman," Trump said in a statement. "He is a Marine veteran, a son of Ohio, and a true PATRIOT .... Max Miller has my complete and total endorsement." The January 6 Capitol riot and Trump's historic second impeachment drove a wedge into the GOP, with some looking to distance themselves from the president and others calling for legislators to toe the line or leave. While in office, Trump commanded … [Read more...] about Trump Endorses Max Miller In Campaign Against GOP Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, Who Voted to Impeach

A golden statue of former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE was unveiled late Thursday at t he Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., quickly prompting ridicule from social media users, many of whom compared it to the Old Testament account of the Golden Calf. Video showed the statue being rolled out through hallways at the annual right-wing conference. The structure includes a golden figure of Trump wearing a suit jacket and red tie, paired with American-flag shorts and flip flops. Several people stopped to pose with the statue, with one woman saying, “Awesome,” and another person commenting, “That is so cool.” Another person can then be heard in the video starting to chant, “four more years.” ADVERTISEMENT Despite the praise from … [Read more...] about Golden statue of Trump at CPAC ridiculed online

Sen. Lindsey Graham Lindsey Olin Graham Overnight Defense: Biden sends message with Syria airstrike | US intel points to Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi killing | Pentagon launches civilian-led sexual assault commission Graham: Trump will 'be helpful' to all Senate GOP incumbents John Boehner tells Cruz to 'go f--- yourself' in unscripted audiobook asides: report MORE (R-S.C.) pledged on Friday that former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE will "be helpful" to all Senate GOP incumbents on the ballot in 2022, as Republicans increasingly turn their focus to the midterms. "The president is going to be helpful to all Republican incumbents on the Senate. We've got a great slate of incumbents," Graham said during an interview with Fox News Radio. He added … [Read more...] about Graham: Trump will ‘be helpful’ to all Senate GOP incumbents

Auditions for the 2024 Republican nomination have begun — and several big names are trying out for the role of the future Donald Trump. There’s one problem, however. The former president may not be ready to cede the stage to an understudy. Trump will give the keynote speech Sunday afternoon at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which this year is being held in Orlando, Fla. The conference began in earnest on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT Trump’s speech will be his most high-profile public engagement since leaving office after having been impeached for a second time following the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. He is widely expected to win a straw poll conducted among CPAC attendees earlier Sunday. Trump has said nothing definite about running again. But even his detractors acknowledge he would be the strong favorite for the GOP nomination — even as those skeptics are also adamant he would lose a general election. “Trump will be the nominee if he decides … [Read more...] about The Memo: CPAC fires starting gun on 2024

Republicans are gathering in Orlando, Fla., this week for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), an annual event that allows grassroots activists, prominent commentators and lawmakers to rub elbows while discussing the present and future state of the GOP. While the gabfest happens every year, this week’s conference is the first to take place after former President Trump Donald Trump Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot Trump Jr.: There are 'plenty' of GOP incumbents who should be challenged MORE left the White House, allowing possible 2024 presidential contenders to test their appeal to a base that remains in lockstep with the former president. CPACs in the past few years have been lovefests for Trump, who used the event to launch his political career in 2011 and made several appearances while he was in the White House. This year is not expected to be any different — … [Read more...] about Five things to watch at CPAC