“It’s extraordinary how distorted politics has become in the Trump era.”
This week, political news headlines continue to raise questions about the looming presidential election. Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the stand during the third week of former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The length of President Trump’s trial has led some Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, to consider the possibility of a public indictment of the sitting president.
Meanwhile, Gov. Kristi Noem, rumored to be President Trump’s running mate, abruptly ended her memoir tour. I can’t go back now, published this month. Noem has been subjected to a series of damning interviews since the book’s publication, particularly regarding the murder of his 14-month-old dog and claims that he met North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The debate over Mr. Trump’s vice presidential pick continues, with the names of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott still on the table.
On the campaign trail, both President Joe Biden and President Trump have been battling over how leading third-party candidates will affect their chances this November. At the center of this debate is presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who reportedly admitted having a dead bug found in his brain more than a decade ago. , whether his influence in battleground states like Michigan could chip away at Biden. Bid for re-election.
Became editor-in-chief of atlantic and moderator Jeffrey Goldberg discuss this and more: Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent new york times; Elaina Protto Calabro, Staff Writer atlantic; Jonathan Karl, ABC News Washington correspondent.Vivian Salama, national political reporter wall street journal.
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