Home Blog Page 35

NYC’s shocking response completely betrays liberal policies

NYC has been the center of attention for days now. But no one was expecting this kind of response.

And NYC’s shocking response has completely betrayed its own liberal policies.

In a major shift in New York City’s approach to immigration enforcement, council members are set to introduce a nonpartisan bill aimed at repealing the city’s sanctuary city laws.

This legislative move would empower local law enforcement agencies to collaborate with federal immigration authorities, marking a departure from the policies instituted under former Democrat Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration.

The proposed bill comes as New York City grapples with an unprecedented influx of illegal immigrants, driven by what many describe as President Joe Biden’s lax border policies.

The situation has escalated into a crisis that city officials are struggling to manage, prompting calls for substantial policy changes.

The legislation, slated for introduction on Thursday, is being spearheaded by Council members Joe Borelli (R-Staten Island) and Robert Holden (D-Queens).

The bipartisan nature of this initiative underscores the urgency and broad-based support for addressing the city’s immigration challenges.

“Sanctuary city laws put all New Yorkers, both immigrants and longtime residents, in danger by preventing the NYPD and DOC from working with ICE,” Holden told the New York Post. “We do not need to import criminals, and only 23 years since 9/11, we have forgotten the deadly consequences of poor interagency communication. We must repeal these laws immediately.”

Holden highlighted the tragic case of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student allegedly murdered by illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra. Ibarra, a Venezuelan national, had been arrested in NYC on child endangerment charges six months before the murder but was released due to sanctuary city policies, which prevented his transfer to federal immigration authorities.

Under current NYC laws, local authorities can only assist federal immigration efforts if the individual in question is suspected of posing a serious public safety risk or is involved in terrorist activities. Critics argue that these restrictions hinder effective law enforcement and public safety efforts.

Mayor Eric Adams has been vocal about the detrimental impact of the city’s sanctuary laws amid the ongoing border crisis.

The influx of illegal immigrants has overwhelmed city resources, with hotels, schools, public parks, and streets being used as makeshift shelters.

Many of these individuals have been implicated in violent crimes, exacerbating the strain on the city’s infrastructure and law enforcement capabilities.

In February, Mayor Adams called for the revocation of sanctuary city laws to allow the NYPD to hand over illegal immigrants suspected of serious crimes to ICE.

Council member Borelli emphasized the necessity of bipartisan cooperation to address what he termed a “public safety crisis.”

He argued that enabling local law enforcement to work more closely with federal agencies is essential for maintaining order and protecting residents.

This legislative effort in New York City could signal a broader trend among other jurisdictions grappling with the consequences of sanctuary policies.

As cities across the nation face similar challenges, the outcomes of New York’s policy shift could influence national discourse on immigration enforcement and public safety.

These “sanctuary city” policies create safe havens for criminals and undermine the rule of law.

The proposed repeal of New York City’s sanctuary city laws represents a significant policy shift with far-reaching implications.

As the city council prepares to debate the bill, the outcome will be closely watched by both proponents and critics of sanctuary policies nationwide.

The decision will not only impact the city’s approach to immigration enforcement but also contribute to the ongoing national conversation about balancing public safety and immigrant rights.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Mayorkas makes an alarming announcement on TV that no one saw coming

Mayorkas has completely failed at his job of protecting this nation. He has also allowed the worst illegal immigration crisis this nation has ever seen.

But now, Mayorkas has made an alarming announcement on TV that no one saw coming.

During a recent interview with CBS News Immigration and Politics Reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas made bold claims about the Biden administration’s handling of the ongoing migration crisis at the southern border.

Despite record numbers of illegal crossings and widespread criticism from both sides of the political aisle, Mayorkas asserted that the administration has “done an extraordinary job” in managing what he described as an “unprecedented level of migration.”

Mayorkas was quick to shift the blame for the border crisis away from the administration’s policies. “If we take a look at migration, not just at our southern border, but in context, the level of migration throughout the hemisphere is unprecedented,” he stated.

He cited global factors such as poverty, violence, extreme weather events, corruption, and suppression by authoritarian regimes as the primary drivers behind the mass exodus towards the United States.

However, critics argue that the Biden administration’s lax border policies and mixed messaging have acted as a magnet, encouraging more people to attempt the perilous journey.

Under President Biden, policies such as the reversal of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, the halt of border wall construction, and the promise of more lenient treatment of illegal immigrants have been seen as inviting illegal crossings.

In the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, Mayorkas maintained that the administration’s efforts have been nothing short of exemplary. “We have done an extraordinary job to deal with an unprecedented level of migration,” he insisted.

Yet, the numbers tell a different story. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), there were more than 2 million encounters at the southern border in fiscal year 2021, a record high.

Republicans have been vocal in their criticism. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called Mayorkas’ remarks “delusional,” stating that “the Biden administration has created the worst border crisis in U.S. history, and now they want to pat themselves on the back for it.”

Mayorkas also touched upon the recent failure of bipartisan legislation that he claimed would have provided the administration with “more tools to deal with those individuals who seek to game the system.”

The bill, which aimed to enhance border security measures and streamline the asylum process, was shot down in the Senate.

“The reality is that some people do, indeed, try to game the system. … And we deal with it accordingly,” Mayorkas said, without specifying what measures are in place to prevent such abuses. Critics argue that the administration’s approach has been reactive rather than proactive, with insufficient measures to prevent illegal crossings and address the root causes of the crisis.

While Mayorkas praised the administration’s efforts, border states continue to bear the brunt of the crisis.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has repeatedly called for more federal support, deploying state resources to address the influx of illegal immigrants.

In Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey has taken similar measures, criticizing the federal government for its lack of action.

Local law enforcement agencies and border communities have been overwhelmed by the surge. The increase in illegal crossings has strained resources, from healthcare services to schools, and has led to a rise in crime in some areas.

Border Patrol agents, tasked with managing the unprecedented influx, have expressed frustration with the lack of support and clear policy direction from Washington.

The ongoing border crisis has significant implications for the Biden administration as it heads into the 2024 election cycle.

Immigration remains a top concern for many voters, particularly in swing states. The administration’s handling of the crisis could prove to be a significant liability.

Despite DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ assertions that the Biden administration has done an “extraordinary job” in handling the migration crisis, the facts on the ground paint a starkly different picture.

Record numbers of illegal crossings, strained local resources, and the failure of bipartisan legislative efforts highlight a situation that is far from under control.

As the 2024 election approaches, the administration’s handling of the border crisis is likely to remain a focal point of political contention and public concern.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics for all of your news needs.

Biden repeats shocking lies about Trump in order to push Radical propaganda on public

Joe Biden and the Left do not care if the American people know the full story of things. All they seem to care about is getting people to vote for Biden.

But now, Biden has repeated shocking lies about Trump in an effort to push his Radical propaganda on the public.

President Joe Biden has once again reiterated a debunked narrative that former President Donald Trump ordered the tear-gassing of peaceful protesters in Lafayette Square to facilitate a photo-op with a Bible at St. John’s Church.

This claim, which has been consistently refuted, continues to be a talking point for Democrats seeking to criticize Trump’s actions during the height of the 2020 protests.

During a recent campaign event in Philadelphia, Biden questioned what Trump would have done if black Americans had stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

He used this hypothetical scenario to revisit the Lafayette Square incident, stating, “What do you think he would have done on January 6 if black Americans had stormed the…think about this. What do you think would have happened if black Americans had stormed the Capitol? I don’t think he’d be talking about pardons. This is the same guy who wanted to tear gas you as you peacefully protested George Floyd’s murder.”

Biden’s remarks come despite a June 2021 report from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Inspector General, which exonerated Trump from the accusation that he had used tear gas to clear peaceful protesters.

The report confirmed that the clearing of Lafayette Park was pre-planned to install anti-scale fencing and was not intended to facilitate Trump’s walk to the church.

The Inspector General’s report provided a detailed timeline and rationale for the actions taken by law enforcement on June 1, 2020. It stated:

“Protests began in and around Lafayette Park on May 29, 2020. On May 30, the USPP [U.S. Park Police] and U.S. Secret Service established a unified command to coordinate the law enforcement response to the protests. From May 30 to 31, at least 49 USPP officers were injured while policing the protests, and Federal and private property was vandalized.

On the morning of June 1, the Secret Service procured anti-scale fencing to establish a more secure perimeter around Lafayette Park that was to be delivered and installed that same day. The USPP, in coordination with the Secret Service, determined that it was necessary to clear protesters from the area in and around the park to enable the contractor’s employees to safely install the fence. The USPP planned to implement the operation as soon as the fencing materials and sufficient law enforcement officers arrived at the park. Six other law enforcement agencies assisted the USPP and the Secret Service in the operation to clear and secure areas near the park.

The operation began at 6:23 p.m. and was completed by 6:50 p.m. Shortly thereafter, at 7:01 p.m., President Trump walked from the White House through Lafayette Park to St. John’s Church. At 7:30 p.m., the contractor began assembling and installing the anti-scale fence and completed the work by approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 2.”

The report concluded, “We did not obtain evidence suggesting that the USPP cleared Lafayette Park so the President could visit St. John’s Church.”

Despite these findings, the claim that Trump ordered tear gas against peaceful protesters has persisted in media narratives and statements from prominent Democrats.

For instance, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris, and several media outlets perpetuated the falsehood, framing the event as an example of Trump’s authoritarian tendencies.

These statements have not been retracted, even in light of the Inspector General’s findings.

The U.S. Park Police (USPP) clarified in a statement that smoke canisters and pepper balls were used to disperse the protesters, not tear gas.

The USPP emphasized that protesters were given multiple warnings to vacate the area and that their response was to escalate violence from the crowd, which included projectiles being thrown at officers.

Interestingly, the use of tear gas in the vicinity was attributed to the Metropolitan Police Department under Washington, D.C.’s Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser.

The Inspector General’s report mentioned that the D.C. police used tear gas, not the federal agencies involved in clearing the park.

Biden’s reiteration of this debunked claim appears to be a strategic move to galvanize his base by invoking the specter of Trump’s alleged misdeeds.

However, it raises questions about the integrity of the discourse surrounding these events.

The persistence of these falsehoods underscores a broader issue in political rhetoric where verified facts are often overshadowed by persistent narratives that serve partisan goals.

The Left will continue to prioritize turning voters away from Trump over the actual truth.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Democrats stabbed in the back by former ally who exposed shocking secrets

The Left wants to hide as much of the truth from America as they can. But the American people will always find out.

And now, Democrats have been stabbed in the back by a former ally who exposed their shocking secrets.

As the Manhattan District Attorney’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump nears its conclusion, CNN’s top data analyst, Harry Enten, reported this week that the case has not significantly influenced public opinion about Trump.

Despite weeks of high-profile court proceedings and media coverage, the trial has not swayed voters’ perceptions of the former president.

Enten noted that the percentage of voters who believe Trump may have engaged in illegal activities remains unchanged.

Additionally, the proportion of Americans who consider the charges serious has actually decreased, dropping from 40% to 35%.

“Perhaps things might have changed with those 12 jurors, but when it comes to the larger American public, there has been no change, at least so far,” Enten explained during his analysis.

When questioned about why public opinion has remained static, Enten suggested that Americans are preoccupied with more pressing issues affecting their daily lives, leading to a general disinterest in the Trump trial.

“Well, folks like you and me, real news junkies might be paying really close attention to what is going on,” Enten said. “But the majority of Americans are more concerned with issues that directly impact them.”

According to Enten’s analysis, a greater percentage of Americans are following news related to the economy and inflation (65%), immigration (52%), election legitimacy (49%), and abortion (47%) compared to Trump’s court cases, which only 42% of Americans are closely following.

“When we are looking at these numbers, what we see is Americans’ minds aren’t changing and a big reason why Americans’ minds aren’t changing is at this particular point, they are tuned out of the conversation,” he added.

Enten also highlighted that Trump’s polling lead over President Joe Biden, which CNN previously reported as a +1 point advantage, has remained steady throughout the trial.

This indicates that the legal proceedings have not eroded Trump’s support base nor significantly bolstered Biden’s position.

This stagnation in public opinion can be interpreted as a reflection of broader voter concerns and the issues dominating the national conversation.

While the trial has undoubtedly been a focal point for media and political analysts, everyday Americans are more concerned with economic pressures, border security, and questions about the integrity of the electoral process.

The data suggest that Americans are feeling the strain of economic challenges more acutely than the political drama surrounding Trump’s legal battles.

Inflation continues to impact household budgets, and economic uncertainty remains a top priority for many voters.

Immigration also remains a hot-button issue, particularly in light of the ongoing crisis at the southern border.

Voters are increasingly worried about border security and the federal government’s handling of immigration policies, which they see as directly impacting national security and economic stability.

Additionally, debates over election legitimacy and the integrity of the voting process have kept the issue in the public eye, further overshadowing the Trump trial.

Concerns about voter fraud and the security of future elections are critical issues that many Americans believe have long-term implications for the country’s democratic processes.

Harry Enten’s analysis underscores a critical point: while the Trump trial may be a significant event in the political and media landscape, it has not substantially shifted public opinion.

Americans are grappling with a host of other issues that they deem more pressing and relevant to their lives.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Radical protestors in US receive startling endorsement that shocked the nation to the core

Recent radical protests across the US have been shown to have backing from terrorist organizations. But recent developments reveal an even scarier secret.

And radical protestors in the US receive an endorsement that has shocked the nation to the core.

In a startling and deeply concerning development, the Islamic Republic of Iran, widely recognized as the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, has declared its support for the left-wing protests and the radical professors fueling anti-Semitic sentiments on college campuses across the United States.

This endorsement was delivered through a letter from Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, which was broadcast on state-run media.

The protests, which began in earnest in April, have led to the establishment of encampments at numerous prestigious universities across the nation.

Jewish students and law enforcement personnel have been subjected to attacks, while protestors have vehemently called for the destruction of Israel.

In some cases, the calls escalated to advocating for an “Intifada,” a term historically associated with violent uprisings against Israel and Jews.

Various law enforcement officials have reported the involvement of professional agitators in orchestrating the chaos, indicating a coordinated effort to disrupt campus life and spread anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Khamenei’s letter, addressed directly to American university students, expressed empathy and solidarity with their cause.

“Dear university students in the United States of America, this message is an expression of our empathy and solidarity with you. As the page of history is turning, you are standing on the right side of it,” Khamenei wrote.

He continued, “You have now formed a branch of the Resistance Front and have begun an honorable struggle in the face of your government’s ruthless pressure — a government which openly supports the usurper and brutal Zionist regime. The greater Resistance Front which shares the same understandings and feelings that you have today has been engaged in the same struggle for many years in a place far from you.”

Khamenei’s letter was rife with propaganda and false claims about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

It painted the Palestinian people as victims of terrorism, ignoring the fact that many Palestinians have joined terrorist organizations that carry out attacks against Israel.

This skewed narrative aims to bolster the anti-Israel sentiments already prevalent among the protesting students and faculty.

“The support and solidarity of your professors is a significant and consequential development,” Khamenei added.

“This can offer some measure of comfort in the face of your government’s police brutality and the pressures it is exerting on you. I too am among those who empathize with you young people and value your perseverance.”

The protests and the radical rhetoric on American campuses have attracted support from a range of extremist groups, including Al Qaeda and Hezbollah.

These endorsements underscore the dangerous intersection of radical left-wing ideologies and Islamist extremism.

The Iranian regime’s support for these protests highlights a growing concern about foreign influence on American soil.

It raises questions about the safety and security of Jewish students and the broader implications of such radical movements being endorsed by a known state sponsor of terrorism.

Moreover, the support from Iran casts a spotlight on the professors who have been instrumental in propagating anti-Israel sentiments.

Their backing from such a controversial and hostile regime brings into question the integrity and motives behind their teachings and actions.

Conservative lawmakers and commentators have been quick to condemn Iran’s interference and the radicalization of American campuses. They argue that this endorsement from Iran is a clear indication of the dangerous path these protests are taking.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) stated, “The fact that Iran, a regime that sponsors terrorism and calls for the destruction of Israel, is supporting these protests should alarm every American. This is not about free speech or academic freedom; this is about the radicalization of our youth and the spread of anti-Semitic hate.”

The intersection of radical left-wing and Islamist extremist ideologies poses a profound threat to the fabric of American society, demanding a robust response from policymakers, educators, and the public.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics for all of your news needs.

Democrats come out with shocking treasonous policy that will destroy America

The Left’s hatred for America has always been evident. But now people are actually scared.

Because Democrats have come out with a shocking treasonous policy that will destroy America.

In a disturbing development, a branch of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) known as the Red Star Caucus has openly declared their support for Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization, in an article posted on their website.

The far-left faction within the DSA has faced significant backlash from moderate Democrats following the brutal October 7 attacks against Israel by Hamas militants.

The Red Star Caucus published an article on Friday calling for the “defeat of the Israeli state” and advocating for the organization to take a firm stance in backing Hamas.

The Marxist-Leninist caucus stated, “We do not condemn Hamas, and neither should you.”

This brazen support for a recognized terrorist group has raised alarms about the DSA’s ideological direction and its implications for American politics.

The article from the Red Star Caucus justifies the October 7 massacre, which saw over 1,200 people killed in Israel, by framing it as a legitimate act of resistance.

They argue that true resistance often faces propaganda and backlash but is vindicated by history.

“Many people support the idea of resistance, and even support real resistance once it is safely in the past and the propaganda has withered away. But in the moment, when the actual resistance is disrupting the status quo, people are dying, and the propaganda machine is in full gear, some people falter, and leave support for the resistance to the historians,” the article states.

On October 8, the Red Star Caucus began organizing protests across the United States in response to the attacks.

Their Palestinian Solidarity Working Group released a “tool kit” to help coordinate pro-Hamas rallies nationwide, further amplifying their controversial stance.

The article criticized mainstream media for labeling the “Palestinian resistance” as “Hamas,” preferring instead to describe it as a “popular front involving several militant organizations.”

The Red Star Caucus glorifies several terrorist organizations, including Hamas, al-Qassam, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (DFLP).

They argue that these groups, despite ideological differences, unite against a common enemy: Israel. They commend Palestinian communists for fighting alongside Islamist factions, suggesting that doing so builds support and legitimacy for socialism in Palestine.

The article criticizes efforts to combat terrorism as counterproductive, asserting that supporting the Palestinian resistance inherently means supporting Hamas.

“To support a resistance without Hamas is to support something which does not exist. It is to support no resistance at all,” the article argues, dismissing any attempts to distinguish between militant factions and peaceful protestors.

The Red Star Caucus doesn’t stop at supporting Hamas; they extend their rhetoric to an outright rejection of Israel’s right to exist and criticize any form of American support for Israel.

They claim that distancing from Hamas would only serve Israel’s interests and weaken the overall resistance movement. The group labels all forces allied with Israel, including the United States, as enemies, advocating for an “Axis of Resistance” against what they perceive as imperialist forces.

This open endorsement of Hamas by the DSA has significant implications, and it highlights the growing extremism within the Democratic Party.

This development demands a strong response from both political leaders and the public to ensure that extremist views do not gain a foothold in American politics.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

GOP leader publicly exposed Trump judge, and Democrats are scrambling

Trump’s recent trial is nearing an end. But Americans across the world are even more concerned with the process.

And now, a top GOP leader has publicly exposed Trump’s judge, and Democrats are scrambling.

In a bold move, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) filed a formal complaint on Tuesday questioning the impartiality of the judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.

Stefanik raised concerns about whether the selection of Acting Justice Juan Merchan for this high-profile case adhered to the mandated process of random selection.

New York State Trial Court rules stipulate that criminal cases must be assigned to judges through a random selection process overseen by the chief administrator.

In her letter, Stefanik highlighted the unusual circumstance that Merchan not only presides over Trump’s current trial but also managed the criminal trial against the Trump Organization and is slated to oversee the fraud trial of Trump ally Steve Bannon.

Stefanik’s letter, addressed to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, and Kay-Ann Porter Campbell, the inspector general for the New York State Unified Court System Office of Court Administration, urged an investigation into the assignment process.

She pointed to potential conflicts of interest, noting Merchan’s political donations to Democratic causes and his daughter’s role as a political consultant for Democratic candidates.

“One cannot help but suspect that the ‘random selection’ at work in the assignment of Acting Justice Merchan, a Democrat Party donor, to these cases involving prominent Republicans, is in fact not random at all,” Stefanik asserted.

She suggested that Merchan’s consistent assignment to cases involving Trump and his associates might be an intentional effort to increase the likelihood of convictions against them.

Stefanik called for a thorough investigation to ensure that the random selection process was genuinely followed in the assignment of Merchan to these cases.

“If Acting Justice Merchan or any other Justices of the Court are found to have violated these rules, I would hope that the Commission would subject them to the required discipline,” she wrote.

“And if any non-judicial employees of the Court are involved in such a scheme, I would hope that the Inspector General subject them to the appropriate sanction.”

The New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) responded to Stefanik’s complaint by reiterating its previous statements about Merchan’s role.

OCA spokesperson Al Baker explained that Judge Merchan was assigned to supervise the special grand juries that investigated the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, and Donald Trump.

“He was, in turn, assigned the indictments that arose from those investigations, which is common practice since the judge supervising the grand jury investigation already has some familiarity with these often-complex cases and can manage them more efficiently,” Baker stated.

This latest move by Stefanik underscores the deep political divisions surrounding Trump’s legal battles.

Critics of the Biden administration and the New York judicial system argue that these legal actions are politically motivated attempts to undermine Trump’s potential 2024 presidential bid.

Stefanik’s complaint echoes these concerns, suggesting that partisan interests may compromise the judicial process.

The unfolding drama around Trump’s legal issues continues to captivate the nation, with each development feeding into the broader narrative of political strife.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Defense lawyer throws a major lifeline to Trump that will turn everything around

0

Not all is lost for former President Trump. He’s got a silver bullet that not everyone is aware of.

And a defense lawyer just threw Trump a lifeline that could completely turn around the verdict.

The idea that a jury panel of 12 individuals all agreed that there was no reasonable doubt that Donald Trump was guilty of the criminal charges being brought against him in the hush money trial is mind-blowing. It really makes you wonder if anyone can be accused of anything with hardly any evidence at all.

But it’s not all over. First of all, it isn’t necessarily going to be the case that Trump will even go to prison prior to the election process this November. The judge will likely consider the logistical nightmare it would be to imprison a former president. Most legal experts argue that letting Trump appeal before serving a sentence that’s handed down in July is wise.

Secondly, Trump will obviously appeal, and the appellate court system is going to be considering this case with a higher degree of scrutiny than the lower court system did. If Trump is allowed to appeal before serving a sentence, the Democrats would never get their moment of seeing Donald Trump in a jail cell.

A top defense lawyer appeared on CNN and shared his thoughts on the case, noting how Donald Trump will have several strong arguments to bring to the appellate court system that will highlight how poorly this case has been handled.

Potential for Overturning Trump’s Guilty Verdict in New York Trial, Says Defense Attorney

Criminal defense attorney Michael O’Mara expressed optimism on Friday about the possibility of former President Donald Trump’s legal team overturning the recent guilty verdict from his New York trial.

A Manhattan jury convicted Trump on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in a case led by Democratic District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The trial and conviction have drawn significant attention and sparked debates about the unique legal circumstances surrounding the case.

During an appearance on CNN News Central, CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig and O’Mara discussed the grounds on which Trump’s appeal might be based. Honig highlighted the unprecedented nature of the case, particularly the intersection of state and federal law enforcement.

“So I think the top grounds for appeal is the fact that we had a state court here, a state prosecutor, enforcing in part a federal election crime for the first time actually in U.S. history,” Honig explained. “We’ve never before seen a case where any state or county level prosecutor has charged, as part of their case, or as a sub-part of their case, a violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act. So this is the first time that’s happened. It was briefed to Judge Merchan. Judge Merchan said, ‘I find it okay, I find it acceptable under New York state law.’ But that‘s going to be issue 1A on the appeal. We don’t know what the answer will be. It’s unprecedented.”

When host John Berman inquired about the likelihood of a successful appeal, O’Mara was notably optimistic. “I think there’s a great likelihood, and the reason why is there are a number of issues,” he responded. O’Mara specifically criticized the handling of the jury during the trial, arguing that they should have been sequestered due to the high-profile nature of the case.

“I have always complained about the way this jury was or was not handled during the trial. I think with the massive focus on this case that they should have been sequestered. They certainly should have been sequestered during the deliberations. I think they should have been sequestered for the week before,” O’Mara said.

He continued to emphasize the potential for external influence on the jury, given the extensive media coverage and public interest. “At this point, they’ll find out who the jurors are. They will backtrack them to every house that they went to, to watch the billboards they saw, the news stands that passed by, so I have a real concern that the judge who has to ensure the freedom given by the jury process wasn’t because this jury was not well-protected. And that’s only one of one hundred.”

Ahead of the conviction, Trump attorney Will Scharf asserted that the former president’s team would “speedily appeal” if found guilty. The jury reached their verdict on Thursday evening after beginning deliberations on Wednesday. Trump’s charges stemmed from allegations related to reimbursing his former attorney Michael Cohen for a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

As Trump’s legal team prepares for the appeals process, the unique and unprecedented aspects of the case will be central to their arguments, raising questions about the intersection of state and federal legal authority and the protection of the jury from external influences.

Since appeals can take years, the next major decision will be whether the judge will decide to let Donald Trump wait until the appeal is completed before facing any remaining sentence should the verdict not be overturned in the appellate courts.

You can watch the clip from CNN’s broadcast below:

Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.

Supreme Court Justice drops a bombshell right on Democrats

0

The Left has been trying to take down the Court for years. But now SCOTUS is fighting back.

And this Supreme Court Justice drops a bombshell right on Democrats.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has rejected pleas to recuse himself from cases involving the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol demonstration.

In a letter to Congress on Wednesday, he stated that his wife made the decision to fly an upside-down American flag and “An Appeal to Heaven” pennant at his properties, and that he is not biased in any issue.

“My wife is fond of flying flags. I am not. My wife was solely responsible for having flagpoles put up at our residence and our vacation home and has flown a wide variety of flags over the years,” he said in his letter to the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman Richard J. Durbin.

“My wife is an independently minded private citizen. She makes her own decisions, and I honor her right to do so,” he added.

“A reasonable person who is not motivated by political or ideological considerations or a desire to affect the outcome of Supreme Court cases would conclude that this event does not meet the applicable standard for recusal. I am therefore duty-bound to reject your recusal request.”

Justice Alito also issued a letter to House Democrats. Rep. Dan Goldman of New York believes Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. should intervene to prevent a “miscarriage of justice.”

“Justice Alito’s refusal to recuse himself from the pending Trump v. United States and Fischer v. United States cases is perhaps the greatest stain yet on the Supreme Court’s legitimacy. Even if fully credited, Justice Alito’s own explanation to Congress for his decision concedes that a political statement related to the underlying facts of those two cases hung from his house, creating the appearance of bias and therefore requiring that he recuse,” Mr. Goldman said.

Justice Alito’s letter comes after The New York Times revealed that he flew two flags outside his houses, one in 2021 at his Alexandria, Virginia home and another in 2023 at his New Jersey beach estate, that were symbols carried by Jan. 6 demonstrators.

The New York Times reported this week that Justice Alito flew an “Appeal to Heaven” flag at his Long Beach Island, New Jersey, vacation property in 2023. The publication described the flag, which dates back to the American Revolution, as a symbol of “a more Christian-minded government” and stated that it was carried to the Capitol on January 6.

In his letter to members of Congress, Justice Alito stated that he was unaware of any relationship between the “Stop the Steal Movement” and the “Appeal to Heaven” flag.

It was the paper’s second item in less than a week about Justice Alito flying flags at his properties. According to the site, he flew an upside-down U.S. flag at his Alexandria, Virginia, house following the January 6 demonstration.

Former President Trump praised Justice Alito’s letter in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, complete with his characteristic all-capital letters.

“Congratulations to United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for showing the intelligence, courage, and ‘guts’ to refuse stepping aside from making a decision on anything January 6th related. All U.S. Judges, Justices, and Leaders should have such grit — Our Country would be far more advanced than its current status as a badly failing nation, headed by the Worst President in American History, Crooked Joe Biden!” he wrote.

Democratic legislators have criticized the flag-flying as a public show of political activity that violates judicial ethics. One House Democrat proposed a censure motion demanding that the justice disqualify himself from any cases involving the 2020 election.

It was the latest plea for recusal after Illinois Democrat Richard Durbin said the justice should disqualify himself from Mr. Trump’s case for total immunity over his efforts to reverse the 2020 election results.

Mr. Durbin reiterated those calls for recusal after revelations that “An Appeal to Heaven” flag was also flown.

That flag, also known as the Pine Tree Flag, was used during the American Revolution, originally by a squadron of six frigates commissioned in 1775 by Gen. George Washington.

Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.

President Biden is desperately working to hide what just happened at the southern border

0

There’s no denying the U.S. southern border is in chaos. But it’s worse than you could’ve imagined.

And now President Biden is desperately working to hide what’s just happened at the southern border.

While all eyes have been on the Trump trial and the jury verdict that Trump was found “guilty” in the hush money case, something very concerning has been going on at the southern border that has border patrol agents sounding the alarm.

In a significant development highlighting the ongoing security concerns at the U.S.-Mexico border, the U.S. Border Patrol announced the arrest of ten foreign nationals linked to a notorious international prison gang during the Memorial Day weekend.

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens confirmed the arrests, revealing that the individuals were members of Tren de Aragua, a formidable criminal organization that originated in Venezuela. This gang has been implicated in numerous high-profile crimes both in Venezuela and internationally. The apprehended individuals are set to be processed for deportation.

“Over the weekend, USBP agents across Texas arrested 10 subjects affiliated with the Venezuelan gang, ‘Tren de Aragua,’” Owens posted on X on Wednesday. “Keep your eye on this gang. Their criminal activities represent a serious threat to our communities! All 10 subjects will be processed for removal from the US.”

Tren de Aragua, initially formed as a prison gang in the northern Venezuelan state of Aragua in 2014, has rapidly expanded its operations. Today, it stands as Venezuela’s largest criminal organization, with an estimated 5,000 members and a significant presence across Latin America and into the United States. The gang’s influence and reach have been described as revolutionary in the realm of Latin American crime.

Federal immigration authorities have long been aware of the threat posed by Tren de Aragua, noting their increasing attempts to establish a stronger foothold within the U.S. The gang’s members have been linked to several high-profile crimes, including the kidnapping and strangulation of a Florida man last year by an illegal immigrant purportedly connected to the gang.

Another alleged member, Diego Ibarra, was arrested for attempting to present a fake green card and has been charged with multiple other offenses. Ibarra is also the brother of the individual accused of k*lling Georgia nursing student Lakin Riley.

The escalating threat from Tren de Aragua has prompted legislative action. Earlier this year, Senate and House Republicans urged the Biden administration to officially designate Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization. They argue that such a designation would enhance the ability to combat the gang’s extensive criminal activities.

“Tren de Aragua is an invading criminal army from a prison in Venezuela that has spread their brutality and chaos to U.S. cities and small towns. If left unchecked, they will unleash an unprecedented reign of terror, mirroring the devastation it has already inflicted in communities throughout Central and South America,” GOP lawmakers stated in March. “The breadth of Tren de Aragua’s operations encompasses m*rder, drug and human tr*fficking, s*x crimes, extortion, and kidnapping, among other brutalities.”

The recent arrests underscore the persistent and evolving challenges at the U.S. border, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and robust enforcement measures to protect American communities from international criminal elements.

In the fiscal year 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported over 1.7 million encounters with migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, the highest number recorded in a single year. This trend continued into 2022, with over 2 million encounters reported.

Late in 2023, the House Committee on Homeland Security published a report saying that fiscal year of 2023 was the worst year for illegal immigration in America’s history.

Their report released in October reads:

In the final month of FY2023, CBP recorded 269,735 encounters at the Southwest border, marking another unprecedented milestone under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and President Joe Biden’s open-borders policies. This monthly number also represents an 86% increase from June 2023, when the Biden administration celebrated a short-lived drop in illegal crossings following the end of Title 42.

One of the key facts noted in their report is since Joe Biden has taken office, there have been 6.2 million encounters will illegal immigrants at the southern border with 1.7 million known “gotaways”.

Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.

Trump verdict news makes top U.S. Senate Democrat SWITCH parties

0

Anyone with respect for the rule of law is disgusted after the Trump verdict news. Even one high profile Democrat.

Because the Trump verdict news just caused a U.S. Senate Democrat to throw in the towel on the Democrat Party.

Millions of Americans are disgusted after the jury decision was handed down, ruling that Donald Trump was found “guilty” on all 34 counts of supposed “crimes” that he was charged with. Everyone knows just how groundbreaking that jury ruling was. Many believe it represented a moment when the American justice system’s integrity took a major blow.

Despite what the Leftist media outlets will be telling you right now, it’s not just those “crazy MAGA Republicans” decrying this attack on the integrity of America’s justice system either. Plenty of Democrat voters, progressives, and independents are admitting that this trial was simply unfair from the beginning.

This is evident by the fact that a number of polls have already demonstrated that Donald Trump’s favor with Americans is improving after he was found “guilty” at the conclusion of the trial.

Now even a top U.S. Senate Democrat is throwing in the towel after the stunning Trump verdict news. That would be none other than West Virginia’s Joe Manchin, a long-time Democrat.

Joe Manchin Departs Democratic Party, Registers as Independent

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, renowned for his moderate political stance, announced on Friday that he is leaving the Democratic Party and has registered as an independent. This significant move marks a pivotal moment in his political career, which has been characterized by a commitment to bipartisanship and common sense governance.

In his announcement at the West Virginia State Capitol, Manchin, who has decided not to seek re-election, explained his decision. “From my first day in public service in 1982, I have always focused on doing what’s best for my state and my country, without regard to party or politics,” Manchin stated. “Throughout my days in elected office, I have always been proud of my commitment to common sense, bipartisanship, and my desire to bring people together. It’s who I am. It’s who I will always be. I have never seen America through a partisan lens.”

Manchin expressed his disillusionment with the current state of national politics. “Since becoming a United States Senator in 2010, I have seen both the Democrat and Republican parties leave West Virginia and our country behind for partisan extremism while jeopardizing our democracy. Today, our national politics are broken, and neither party is willing to compromise to find common ground. To stay true to myself and remain committed to putting country before party, I have decided to register as an independent with no party affiliation and continue to fight for America’s sensible majority.”

Manchin’s unexpected decision has sparked speculation and reports that he is being encouraged to run for governor of West Virginia. Moderate Republicans, dissatisfied with their current nominee, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, are reportedly urging Manchin to consider a gubernatorial bid.

When questioned about these reports, Manchin downplayed the rumors but did not entirely dismiss them. He acknowledged his friendship with the Democratic nominee, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams. “I heard that this morning, the rumors. I’ve supported my friend Steve Williams, we’ve known each other for 40 years, got him involved. He’s a good person. I don’t know what’s going on. So basically, I’ll just wait until I go home,” Manchin remarked.

A report from West Virginia MetroNews cited sources close to the senator who indicated that at least 20 Republicans with substantial financial resources have encouraged Manchin to run for governor.

Following the publication of this report, Manchin was reportedly inundated with appeals to run for governor at an event at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs. The Greenbrier is notably owned by the state’s current governor, Jim Justice, a Democrat-turned-Republican who is term-limited and now the GOP’s Senate nominee aiming to replace Manchin.

Hoppy Kercheval, a prominent news anchor and one of West Virginia’s most recognizable media figures, noted, “The talk about the possibility of Joe Manchin running for West Virginia governor again is real.”

Although the Democratic primary has concluded, barring Manchin from running as a Democrat, his shift to an independent status potentially opens the door for a gubernatorial bid or even a re-election campaign for the Senate. Manchin’s move has undoubtedly stirred the political landscape, leaving both his supporters and critics eager to see his next steps.

The timing of the announcement can’t be ignored. He made this announcement the morning after Donald Trump’s “guilty” verdict was reached, which is no coincidence. Joe Manchin is an example of one of a number of Democrats who have left the Democrat Party because of just how insane they have become today.

Watching your party go after their number one political opponent who happens to be leading the presidential election certainly played a factor in his decision to finally ditch the radical Democrat Party of America today.

Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.

Joe Biden is trying to stop the bleeding with one harebrained plot

0

No one ever accused Joe of being a rational guy. Now his incompetence is on full display.

Because he’s trying to stop the bleeding with one harebrained plot.

President Biden is starting a new outreach drive to Black voters, as polls suggest he is losing ground to his adversary, former President Donald Trump, among that critical Democratic group.

The Biden-Harris campaign unveiled an eight-figure spending blitz on Wednesday to increase engagement with Black student organizations, community groups, and church centers around the country and in battleground states as the president looks to mobilize support for reelection.

Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the first official “Black Voters for Biden-Harris” rally in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.

“Today’s launch of the Black Voters for Biden-Harris coalition is yet another example of our campaign working diligently to earn every single vote. This coalition and the newly announced summer outreach and engagement programming serve as the next phase of our campaign’s ongoing historic investments in outreach to the backbone of the Biden-Harris coalition – Black voters,” said Quentin Fulks, the Biden-Harris campaign’s principal deputy campaign manager.

“While we are busy putting in the work to earn Black America’s support — Donald Trump continues to show just how ignorant he is. Hosting janky rap concerts to hide the fact that he lacks the resources and competence to genuinely engage our community,” Fulks said.

The Biden rally comes only days after Trump staged a rally in the Bronx, which attracted up to 10,000 people in the bluest region of deep blue New York City, according to local authorities.

In his speech, Trump underlined that rising inflation during Biden’s first time in office disproportionately affected Black and Hispanic families, and vowed to turn the economy around if voters returned him to the White House.

Trump’s plan to target minority voters in states like New York, where Republicans haven’t won in decades, shows the Trump campaign’s perception that Biden is weak with important Democratic populations.

Polls support that theory. A recent Fox News poll shows Biden at 72% support among Black voters, up from 66% in February but still falling short of his 79% before the 2020 race. The November 2020 Fox News Voter Analysis indicated that 91% of Black voters supported Biden.

According to a New York Times/Siena poll of six battleground states, 76% of Black voters believe the economy is “fair” or “poor,” with only 22% saying it is “excellent” or “good.” According to the research, Black Americans, like other Americans, rate the economy as their most important problem.

The Biden-Harris campaign commits to increase contact to Black voters in the coming months to avoid this from occurring.

In addition to Wednesday’s rally in Philadelphia, Biden will attend an event with Black-owned small companies in the city, and the campaign will have a meeting with national organizations and local community members “focused on direct voter contact.”

Throughout the summer, the Biden campaign will collaborate with Black organizations to contact Black voters, expand the campaign’s presence in swing states, and register voters.

“Our campaign believes that Black voters deserve to hear from Team Biden-Harris, and they deserve to have their vote earned, not assumed,” the campaign for Biden stated.

“That’s exactly what we are doing through historic investments in Black media and outreach, creative engagement efforts, culturally competent content and innovative organizing initiatives. No campaign has valued Black voters like we have, including through investing earlier and with more money than ever before talking to Black voters.”

The Biden campaign also claims Trump is “running on an anti-Black agenda” and “talking down to Black voters.”

The Trump campaign did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Stay tuned to the DC Daily Journal.