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Donald J. Trump hasn’t shown much interest in grooming successors in the past. When he left “The Apprentice,” he mocked his replacement’s ratings. He hasn’t built an alumni network for his former White House staff like previous presidents did. He even approved of chants against Mike Pence during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. … Read more

Amidst a storm of legal challenges and media uproar, former President Donald Trump remains a potent force in American politics. While critics and pundits fixate on his legal troubles, the deeper reasons for his enduring popularity lie in the economic frustrations of the American populace. Trump’s resurgence can be attributed to a stark reality: neoliberal … Read more

George Stephanopoulos, a longtime Democratic insider and former Bill Clinton adviser, conducted an interview that seemed more like an intervention on Friday night. Instead of pressing President Biden on his mental acuity and how it affects our relationships with other countries, Stephanopoulos repeatedly questioned whether Biden truly believes he can defeat Donald Trump. “Biden, Biden, … Read more

After leaving Congress, Kevin McCarthy has taken strong action against Republicans who opposed him, like Bob Good of Virginia, who voted to remove him from power. McCarthy promised to spend millions to defeat Good in his upcoming election. McCarthy, known for his fundraising prowess and previous role as House Speaker, has also targeted other Republicans … Read more

Former Trump administration official Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Biden on Friday, calling it “political malpractice” to suggest he can continue leading the country for another four years. “I don’t think he can make it to the election. Let’s be honest. He’s not handling himself well,” Scaramucci said on the “Cats & Cosby Show.” Scaramucci, who … Read more

On Friday, social media users had a field day mocking a memo suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris should replace President Biden as the Democratic candidate for president. The memo, called “Unburdened by What Has Been: The Case for Kamala,” was reportedly shared by big Democratic donors and political groups after Biden’s disastrous debate performance … Read more

Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, is in the spotlight as a potential running mate for Donald Trump. Cotton, an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been seen as a possible vice-presidential pick since he endorsed Trump in early January, just before the Iowa caucuses. The buzz around Cotton increased in … Read more

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has been a vocal supporter of President Biden in the past. However, after a Wednesday night meeting with Biden and other Democratic governors, she’s choosing to stay quiet. Sources tell The Post that party officials are being told to present a united front. “Everyone’s in lockstep until they’re told not to … Read more

Politico’s Jack Shafer criticizes the setup of the Biden-Trump debate, which was held on a soundstage with no audience and strict rules. Many thought these new rules would hurt Trump because he usually benefits from live audiences. However, the format actually made him seem more controlled and dignified. On the other hand, Biden’s slow speech … Read more

President Biden criticized the Supreme Court’s decision on Monday to grant former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for “official acts” during his presidency. Biden said that voters “deserve” a faster trial for his likely election rival. Biden, 81, spoke for about four minutes from the Cross Hall, reading from teleprompters before leaving while reporters … Read more

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently told HBO host Bill Maher that former President Trump wouldn’t have been prosecuted for his hush money payments if he weren’t running for president. On HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Cuomo agreed with Maher that the New York District Attorney should not have pursued the case against … Read more