Trump is at the apex of his power right now. It’s making Democrats sweat.

And now an Obama confidant exposed what Democrats fear most about Donald Trump.

Van Jones, former adviser to Obama and now a CNN senior political commentator, drew a striking comparison between the energy at this week’s Republican National Convention (RNC) and the enthusiasm he witnessed when Obama was first nominated in 2008.

Jones described the “spirit” and enthusiasm at the RNC as palpable. “The last time I was at a convention that felt like this was Obama 2008. There’s something happening,” he observed.

After CNN contributor Scott Jennings shared his excitement about speeches from Hulk Hogan, UFC head Dana White, and former President Trump, Jones added, “This spirit that this guy [Jennings] has, you guys think it’s because he’s drunk, he’s not, this whole thing is like this.”

One panelist quipped that Jones had “written a headline” with his statement.

Earlier in the evening, Jones reflected on Trump’s tumultuous journey to the Republican nomination. “Dreams become nightmares and nightmares become dreams. You’re watching a nightmare become a dream for Donald Trump,” Jones said.

“He has had a nightmarish summer with, you know, convictions and indictments and all kinds of stuff, almost got shot. It’s becoming a dream for him.”

Jones contrasted this with President Joe Biden’s situation, asserting that Biden’s dream has turned into a nightmare.

“Biden’s the opposite. The dream that he had for himself as a young man to stand up and to rescue this country and to move it in a positive direction he actually delivered, he actually delivered on that. He did beat all those odds. He has done extraordinary things. He is an extraordinary man,” Jones remarked.

“But by holding on too long it’s becoming a nightmare. And the donors who have written huge checks for him, I mean the biggest checks are the ones who are stepping back.”

He also noted the shift among Biden’s allies.

“Biden’s peers, like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, are now turning on him, and now tonight he’s sick and he’s watching all this happen.

It may take him a moment, but I believe he will get where he needs to go. This is a terrible, terrible moment for Joe Biden.”

Jones has been critical of Democrats and has credited Republicans for their strong moves, especially after Biden announced he had COVID-19 shortly after Trump narrowly avoided an assassination attempt.

“If you pull back and look at this thing: strength versus weakness. A bullet couldn’t stop Trump. A virus just stopped Biden,” Jones commented following the COVID news.

He also called TV personality Amber Rose’s RNC speech in support of Trump the “most dangerous speech” for the Democratic Party.

“That is a young woman of color. She’s describing the experience a lot of people have, feeling that maybe if you’re around too many liberals you might get criticized too much, or you might not be able to speak your mind. And she spoke to it really well,” Jones remarked.

In early July, Jones openly acknowledged the internal turmoil within the Democratic Party.

“Everybody comes on the air and says all this great stuff, but behind the scenes, it’s full-scale panic,” he admitted.

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The Biden camp has been trying to stick it out. But it may just be too late.

And now a tragic test result could kick Biden out of the race for president.

A new poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of Democrats believe President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let another candidate take his place.

This sentiment challenges Biden’s recent claims that “average Democrats” remain on his side despite notable defections among prominent party figures.

According to the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, Biden’s efforts to recover from a disastrous debate performance are faltering.

The poll shows that only around 30% of Democrats are highly confident in his mental capacity to serve effectively, down from 40% in February.

These numbers underscore the significant obstacles facing the 81-year-old president as he attempts to fend off internal party pressure to drop out and persuade Democrats that he is the strongest candidate to face off against Donald Trump.

The survey was conducted largely before the recent assassination attempt on Trump during a Pennsylvania campaign rally.

It remains uncertain whether this incident influenced perceptions of Biden, but early post-shooting interviews did not indicate any improvement in his prospects.

Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also under increased scrutiny amid discussions about Biden’s future, has a favorability rating comparable to Biden’s. However, the proportion of Americans who view her unfavorably is slightly lower.

The poll suggests that Biden’s strongest support comes from Black Democrats, with around half believing he should continue his campaign. In contrast, only about 30% of white and Hispanic Democrats feel the same.

Overall, 70% of Americans think Biden should step aside, with Democrats only marginally less likely than Republicans and independents to support a new nominee.

“I genuinely question his ability to hold office,” remarked Andrew Holcomb, a 27-year-old Democrat from Denver. “He’s simply too old for the role.”

In contrast, Janie Stapleton, a 50-year-old lifelong Democrat from Walls, Mississippi, argued that Biden remains the “best candidate” for the presidency.

This dissatisfaction isn’t limited to Biden alone. About 60% of Americans want Trump to withdraw, though few Republicans share this view.

Young Democrats, in particular, are inclined to see Biden withdraw and are notably discontent with his performance. Three-quarters of Democrats under 45 support his exit, compared to around 60% of older Democrats.

“I find both candidates to be a disappointing choice,” said Alexi Mitchell, a 35-year-old civil servant from Virginia. While she believes Biden might still be mentally fit, she fears that recent declines in support have weakened his candidacy.

“If he can’t control his own party, it’s a critical flaw,” she said. “He’s put us in a precarious position where Trump could win.”

Despite optimistic talk from Biden’s campaign prior to the debate, his performance has only exacerbated dissatisfaction among Democrats. Approximately half are now dissatisfied with Biden as their nominee, up from about 40% in June.

Conversely, about 60% of Republicans felt satisfied with Trump as their candidate following the debate. Too few interviews were conducted after the assassination attempt to determine if this has further solidified Republican support for Trump.

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All the attention is on the 2024 election. But Biden is behind the scenes making wild moves.

And Joe Biden just signed an unholy and unexpected deal with California Governor Gavin Newsom.

U.S. Department of Energy Commits $12.6 Billion to California Hydrogen Hub

In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has signed a $12.6 billion agreement to establish a clean, renewable hydrogen hub in California. This landmark deal, announced on Wednesday, represents a significant step in advancing the state’s renewable energy infrastructure.

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DOE will contribute $1.2 billion to the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), with the remaining $11.4 billion being sourced from public and private matching funds. This initiative has garnered strong support from Democratic politicians, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Alex Padilla.

“I was proud to help secure $1.2 billion of federal investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build a hydrogen hub right here in California,” said Senator Padilla. “California is leading the nation with the first hydrogen hub to sign a cooperative agreement, and we will continue to lead by decarbonizing goods movement, the energy sector, and heavy industry.”

However, the project faces criticism regarding the practicality and cost-effectiveness of clean hydrogen technology. Critics point to the high production costs and the challenges in scaling the technology effectively. Currently, hydrogen produced using natural gas costs approximately $1.50 per kilogram, while clean hydrogen costs around $5.00 or more per kilogram, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The production of clean hydrogen requires significant energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. As a result, producers may need to rely on the electric grid as a power source, raising concerns about the overall environmental impact. Clean energy advocates, such as Vestas and Intersect, argue for regulatory measures to ensure that the emissions from electricity consumption do not negate the benefits of renewable hydrogen production.

The $1.2 billion federal funding from the DOE represents about 17% of the $7 billion allocated for clean hydrogen projects under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This law, passed in November 2021, has earmarked $70 billion for clean-energy technology and demonstration projects. However, only 18% ($218 billion) of the $1.2 trillion package is dedicated to traditional infrastructure like roads, bridges, railroads, airports, and ports, as reported by Newsweek in 2021.

The establishment of this hydrogen hub marks a significant milestone in California’s efforts to lead the nation in renewable energy and decarbonization, despite the challenges and criticisms surrounding clean hydrogen technology.

A "green hydrogen" power plant is essentially an energy-wasting machine placed between a renewable energy source and an energy consumer.

— Daniel Bleakley (@DanielBleakley) February 11, 2023

Ironically, Newsom and the Biden teams are facing criticism from within their own Democrat circles, specifically the “progressive” wings, for the potential impact on the local environment for fracking for hydrogen.

Outlet “Progressing California” suggests that the immense impact that the resource gathering for the hydrogen needed for this energy effort isn’t worth the risk.

Is California going to go all in on the gas fracking needed for industrial-scale hydrogen? It'll be fascinating to see that conflict as the NetZero grifters run afoul of reality. https://t.co/dL64QbIwe8

— Progressing California (@ProgressingCali) July 18, 2024

Meanwhile, those on the Right continue to be confused as to why the Democrats are doing everything they can to ignore the potential that nuclear energy has to make the United States the dominant force and producer of clean and highly efficient energy in the world.

Some believe that the Left is only using so-called “green” policies and bills as a trojan horse for extreme socialist and Marxist economic policies to control the American people.

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The extent of Biden’s decline is far worse than the media let on. It’s getting scary, frankly.

And now a leaked phone call with Biden is sinking the Democrats completely.

According to a new report, President Biden engaged in a “tense” Zoom call with dozens of moderate Democrats, which was described as “even worse than the debate” — taking place less than an hour before the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

The 81-year-old president frequently lost his train of thought during the call and dismissed concerns from the Democrats about his 2024 re-election campaign, following his disastrous debate performance last month, Puck reported Wednesday, citing multiple sources.

“The call was even worse than the debate. He was rambling; he’d start an answer then lose his train of thought, then would just say ‘whatever.’ He really couldn’t complete an answer. I lost a ton of respect for him,” one participant on the call commented.

“The president was rambling, dismissive of concerns, unable or unprepared to present a campaign strategy,” added a second source, who is a member of Congress.

The sniper attack on Trump at his rally in Butler, Pa., effectively halted the Democrats from leaking details of the call and speaking out against Biden, the source noted.

“Had the assassination attempt not occurred an hour later, I imagine 50 people on that Zoom were ready to come out publicly against him,” the member of Congress said.

In one particularly heated moment, sources recounted Biden lashing out at Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) when the congressman questioned the significance of national security to voters.

“First of all, I think you’re dead wrong on national security,” Biden told him, according to a recording of the call.

“You saw what happened recently in terms of the meeting we had with NATO. I put NATO together. Name me a foreign leader who thinks I’m not the most effective leader in the world on foreign policy. Tell me!” he continued.

“Tell me who did something that you’ve never done with your Bronze Star like my son.”

Biden concluded the Zoom call just after 5 p.m., telling his fellow Democrats he had to go to church, according to those on the call.

The Biden campaign, however, has dismissed claims that the president was rambling during the call.

“Just in the past week, the president has met with Democratic leaders in both chambers and numerous congressional groups to solicit their feedback and answer their questions,” a campaign official stated.

“Engagement with House and Senate members is ongoing, and the campaign will continue to have candid and robust conversations with congressional offices.”

But what else should we expect from the Biden campaign. They’re the ones who said he had a cold when his debate performance went sour.

They’re the ones who told us he’s sharp and with it behind closed doors, only for that facade to melt away.

If Biden is fine, then why are more and more Democrats calling for him to step aside.

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The Democrat Party is rotten through and through. And we’re starting to learn how deep that rot goes.

And now an incriminating report just raked the Biden administration over the coals.

The Biden administration has been quietly flying migrants from overwhelmed California to Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott’s strict border control measures have effectively reduced illegal crossings, The New York Post reveals.

For the past month, Border Patrol has been using costly charter flights on commercial-sized planes to transport border crossers from San Diego to Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.

These weekly flights, known for their high cost, are estimated at $80,000 each, according to sources.

Photographs show dozens of migrants shackled by the ankles boarding the planes, operated by a contractor, in San Diego.

Migrant holding facilities in San Diego are overrun, operating at 150% capacity, despite the Biden administration’s June announcement of a new “crackdown” to expedite the removal of asylum seekers without credible claims of fear, according to internal federal data obtained by The New York Post.

San Diego’s border facilities lack the capacity to manage the influx of migrants, exacerbated by loopholes in the Biden administration’s border policies that make it harder to deport certain individuals.

Unaccompanied children, people with medical issues, and migrants from countries that do not permit charter repatriation flights can stay in the U.S., according to Border Patrol documents previously reported by The New York Post.

Since the Biden administration’s asylum restrictions began on June 6, Border Patrol has released roughly 400 migrants into Texas’ Rio Grande Valley region, where the flights are landing, according to internal federal data.

In Texas, Abbott’s measures, such as increasing National Guard troops and setting up border barricades, have successfully limited migrant crossings.

For instance, after Texas troops secured Shelby Park in Eagle Pass this spring, crossings dropped dramatically from 2,000 to 3,000 a day to around five, according to Texas’ Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Meanwhile, in April, San Diego became the top area for illegal crossings for the first time in 20 years, with 37,370 encounters, according to NewsNation.

A CBP official told The New York Post that some new migrants at the southern border, eligible for exceptions to removal, will still be given future court dates and released into the U.S. if holding facilities are full.

“There might be some that we can’t return to Mexico, it’s going to take longer to return to their country of origin because we might not have agreements with them,” the official said.

“But the number of releases since the Presidential Proclamation and the interim final rule has gone into place have plummeted,” the official added.

Migrants crossing into San Diego come from “all over the world,” a border patrol agent in the region recently told The New York Post.

“China, India — there’s a lot of Indians, there’s just like a s–t ton — and Central Americans,” the agent said.

In June, over 30,000 migrants were released into the country, according to internal data obtained by The New York Post.

From May to June, Border Patrol migrant encounters at the southern border dropped from 117,901 to 83,536, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data.

CBP did not respond to The New York Post’s request for comment.

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The vice president has already made it known she doesn’t approve of the former president and his allies. But her latest comments are stunning.

And what Kamala Harris just said about J.D. Vance has sent the Trump campaign into a fit of rage.

In a recently released video, Vice President Kamala Harris sharply criticized former President Trump’s selection of Senator JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his vice-presidential running mate.

Harris accused Trump of choosing Vance to be a “rubber stamp” for his “extreme agenda.”

This announcement comes just ahead of Vance’s scheduled acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Trump, now officially the Republican nominee for president, revealed his decision to select Vance on Monday.

“Trump looked for someone he knew would be a rubber stamp for his extreme agenda,” Harris asserted in the video.

“Make no mistake: JD Vance will be loyal only to Trump, not to our country,” she added.

Following Vance’s nomination, Harris and Vance had a brief and respectful phone conversation, according to Fox News’ Alexis McAdams. Harris also left a congratulatory voicemail for Vance.

In her video, Harris criticized Vance for his earlier statements during an ABC News interview, where he mentioned that he would not have certified the 2020 election results had he been vice president at the time.

“Unlike Mike Pence, Vance said he would have carried out Trump’s plan to overturn the 2020 election,” Harris remarked.

Harris also highlighted Vance’s position on abortion, referencing his support for a national abortion ban at 15 weeks with exceptions for protecting the life of the mother during his 2022 Senate campaign.

She pointed out Vance’s recent vote against a Democrat-led bill aimed at protecting access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), which was ultimately blocked by Republicans in the Senate.

“He supports a national abortion ban and voted against protecting IVF,” Harris stated.

Additionally, Harris mentioned Project 2025, a controversial initiative by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.

The project, supported by several conservatives including former Trump administration officials, outlines right-wing policy recommendations for a potential second Trump term.

Trump has attempted to distance himself from Project 2025, dismissing components of it as “absolutely ridiculous and abysmal” and claiming to know nothing about it.

“And if elected, [Vance] will help implement the extreme Project 2025 plan for a second Trump term, which would target critical programs like Head Start and Medicare,” Harris warned. “But we are not going to let that happen.”

You can watch the full video below:

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President Biden is looking like he’s going to be swept in November. And now things are getting even worse.

Because Donald Trump had one call with RFK Jr. that sent Joe Biden into total hysterics.

Former President Donald Trump met with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Milwaukee on Monday, aiming to persuade the independent presidential candidate to endorse him, according to a new report.

The meeting, which took place ahead of the Republican National Convention, was primarily for Trump, 78, to propose the idea of Kennedy, 70, supporting his 2024 campaign, Politico reported, citing multiple sources.

For some, they thought Trump may try to get Kennedy to join forces as his Vice President.

Those hopes were dashed when he chose J.D. Vance as his VP.

Kennedy confirmed the meeting but emphasized he remains in the race for the White House.

“Lots of rumors going around about my meeting this morning with President Trump,” the independent candidate wrote on X.

Lots of rumors going around about my meeting this morning with President Trump. Our main topic was national unity, and I hope to meet with Democratic leaders about that as well. No, I am not dropping out of the race.

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) July 15, 2024

“Our main topic was national unity, and I hope to meet with Democratic leaders about that as well. No, I am not dropping out of the race.”

Kennedy holds about 9.3% support in national polls, according to an average of recent surveys by RealClearPolitics.

He currently trails Trump at 43.1% and President Biden at 38.8%.

News of the meeting emerged on the same day Biden finally granted Kennedy Secret Service protection for the duration of his campaign, following Trump’s assassination attempt.

Despite Kennedy’s requests for protection, which had been denied previously, Biden’s administration only relented after the attempt on Trump’s life.

This delay raised questions given Kennedy’s family history, with his uncle President John F. Kennedy assassinated in 1963 and his father, then-presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, fatally shot in 1968.

Kennedy also revealed he reached out to Trump immediately following the Saturday incident.

“I sent a message out, a note out to President Trump tonight and to his family, telling him how relieved I am that he was not more than badly injured, wishing him quick recovery, thanking him for his career during that event, which was inspirational,” Kennedy said in a Fox News appearance just hours after the shooting.

Kennedy also called on Biden to take action, saying, “I really hope that President Biden reaches out to President Trump and offers him a podium somewhere with the two of these men and reassure the nation… to make an effort to change the tone of this campaign, so that we all can sort of inspire us all to start being kind to each other.”

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Donald Trump defied odds by surviving an assassination attempt. He’s now working to fire up his base for the election.

And what Trump just did at the RNC caused shockwaves around the nation.

In a dramatic return to the Republican National Convention (RNC), former President Donald Trump re-emerged not just as a beloved presidential candidate but as a heroic figure, having survived an assassination attempt only days prior and being cleared of criminal charges that Democrats aimed to leverage to end his campaign.

Sporting a bandaged ear, Trump made his grand entrance at the Fiserv Forum arena in Milwaukee on Monday. The arena was a sea of “Make America Great Again” hats and “Trump 2024” signs. Chants of “USA! USA!” and “Fight! Fight!” filled the air as the crowd celebrated the elevation of Trump as their presidential nominee just hours earlier.

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Though Trump did not deliver his speech—scheduled for Thursday—he basked in the crowd’s unwavering support before the regularly scheduled RNC programming resumed.

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Delegates described the atmosphere as “united” and “excited,” brimming with confidence about their prospects for the White House in November.

“The party is united, the COUNTRY is united,” one delegate told the Washington Examiner. “We will roll back inflation, secure our border, and make America great again.”

Early Monday morning, party members were greeted with the news that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon had dismissed charges against Trump concerning his handling of classified documents. Cannon ruled that special counsel Jack Smith had been unlawfully appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland, a significant victory for Republicans who viewed the case as a prime opportunity for Democrats to prosecute Trump before the election.

The announcement was met with cheers and standing ovations during the separate breakfast meetings, with delegates condemning the case as politically motivated from the outset.

“In all honesty, it’s incredible that this case was even proceeding given the clear hypocrisy surrounding the Trump case versus the Biden case,” said Aaron Farris, a delegate from Minnesota. “I think it’s also important to note that the primary reason President Biden wasn’t prosecuted for his handling of classified documents was because special counsel Hur believed Biden would be portrayed as a feeble, confused, old man to a jury, which would result in his acquittal.”

Republicans spent much of the day lauding Trump for his resilience following an assassination attempt at a campaign rally over the weekend, where the president was injured in his right ear. Despite the injury, Trump posed with his fist raised in the air before being safely escorted from the stage, creating an iconic image that Republicans now use as a testament to his strength as a candidate.

“How remarkable was it to show a sense of strength of character, having the wherewithal—leadership qualities from the president with all that going on,” said Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) during a delegation breakfast on Monday. “Really inspiring, quite amazing.”

On the convention’s first day, delegates conducted a roll call to establish Trump as the GOP nominee, a routine process met with much fanfare as the former president was formally nominated for the third consecutive cycle.

Delegates also received the long-anticipated announcement of Trump’s running mate, with the former president selecting Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) as his vice presidential nominee. The news was met with widespread applause, with many delegates crafting makeshift merchandise by adding “J.D. Vance” underneath Trump’s name on his 2024 campaign signs.

“President Trump has never been stronger. Joe Biden is tanking after the debate, his party is calling for him to step aside,” Republican strategist Garrett Ventry told the Washington Examiner. “Meanwhile, Trump is surging in the polls, consolidating GOP support, surviving assassination attempts, and beating Jack Smith yet again.”

“Picking Vance is a base energizer, a perfect contrast with Kamala Harris who is from California,” Ventry said. “J.D. will help Trump win in the Midwest with a working-class message.”

The convention will continue through Thursday, with Trump expected to accept the presidential nomination on the final day.

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MSNBC has never been one to gush over Donald Trump. But the least they can do is support him when he comes under fire.

Instead, Joy Reid made a gross comment about the attack on Trump’s life that will leave you fuming.

MSNBC host Joy Reid stirred controversy Monday by implying former President Trump faced the “consequences” of “promoting” violence during a discussion about the recent assassination attempt against him.

Reid, speaking from MSNBC’s live coverage in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention, made the contentious statement after Rachel Maddow expressed hopes for a new level of “sobriety” around political violence, calling it “no freaking joke” and something “nobody should play with, ever.”

Maddow hinted that Trump might be experiencing the repercussions of his actions.

“Violence, among everything else, is very unpredictable. Once it’s part of your political system, you never know which direction it’s going to go,” Maddow said.

“Nobody can harness it in one direction only, it doesn’t work that way.”

Reid eagerly agreed and recounted the “one time” she felt afraid on the job, at the 2016 RNC in Cleveland, where armed men were “pacing” near her booth in a “menacing” manner to “send a message.”

She compared her experience to reports of voter intimidation in the 2022 midterms involving armed members of Clean Elections USA who were ordered to stay at least 250 feet away from certain polling locations in Arizona due to complaints of intimidation.

“I think about the people who tried to vote in Arizona when men with long guns were standing outside of the polling places to send them a message,” Reid said. “‘If you don’t vote the right way, I’m here with this gun.’”

“The idea of political violence that we’ve been nursing really since then is so dangerous,” she continued.

“It’s so dangerous that you cannot avoid the consequences of it, even if you’re one of the people promoting it.”

Reid faced backlash on social media for seemingly portraying the assassination attempt on Trump as a “what goes around comes around” situation.

Her remarks are particularly startling given MSNBC’s decision to bench its anti-Trump show “Morning Joe” following the assassination attempt.

A source told CNN the show was replaced with live programming to avoid any potentially inappropriate comments that could backfire on the network.

This decision left many political observers, especially conservatives, questioning MSNBC’s confidence in one of its flagship programs to handle the situation appropriately.

An MSNBC spokesperson strongly denied the CNN report.

Trump was injured in the ear by a bullet at his Pennsylvania rally on Saturday. The shooter killed one attendee and critically wounded two others before being fatally shot by law enforcement.

Trump appeared at the GOP convention Monday with a visible bandage on his right ear.

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Former President Trump’s fortunes have been crazy lately. It’s only getting crazier.

And now Donald Trump’s top enemy has made an utterly wild confession about him.

CNN Reluctantly Admits Trump’s Political Fortunes Soar Amid Assassination Attempt and Legal Victories

CNN has for years been one of the harshest critics of Donald Trump. They spent the entirety of his first term in office to make him out to be a pariah who deserves everything bad happening to him that one could possibly think up.

Yet, in a remarkable turn of events, former President Donald Trump’s political standing has reached new heights following a failed assassination attempt and significant legal victories. During a CNN panel discussion on Monday, the “Inside Politics With Dana Bash” team analyzed Trump’s resilience and his burgeoning support within the Republican Party.

Trump survived an assassination attempt at his rally on Saturday, and on Monday, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed his classified documents case. The panel highlighted that the Republican National Convention is commencing at a time when Trump’s influence is at its zenith.

David Chalian, CNN’s political director, commented, “We find ourselves at the opening of this convention where Donald Trump is going to, for the third consecutive presidential cycle, be named his party’s standard bearer. In this moment of having just survived an assassination attempt and now being totally vindicated by a district-level judge in one of his key arguments, one of the two federal cases against him now thrown out, it’ll go on appeal. Obviously, Judge Cannon has been offering opinions that have been quite favorable to Donald Trump, who appointed her to the district court. And I imagine she may be on a shortlist for other appointments should he become president.”

Chalian added, “You can’t paint a better picture for Donald Trump to walk into this environment, given that he is okay from the attack. It will be a hero’s welcome on this convention floor like we’ve never seen for a nominee before.”

Authorities have identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the gunman. Crooks’ shot grazed Trump’s ear, drawing blood but not causing serious injury.

CNN senior political analyst Nia-Malika Henderson remarked, “He couldn’t have scripted it any better. Donald Trump has been a lucky politician in so many ways. Here he is on the cusp of being nominated, and you can feel the electricity around Milwaukee. The delegates really worship this president. He is at his apex, and we’re going to see some of that tonight. Obviously, he‘s going to roll out the VP at some point, but the star of this show is going to be Donald Trump, and these stories just add to it.”

'He Is At His Apex': CNN Panel Marvels At Trump's 'Political Power' After Assassination Attempt pic.twitter.com/Ul7lyLNZh7

— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) July 15, 2024

Judge Cannon’s dismissal of the classified documents case was based on the assertion that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment was unlawful, writing that it violated the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.

CNN’s chief national affairs correspondent Jeff Zeleny noted, “I am struck by how different this moment is for Donald Trump. As David was saying, it’s his third convention being nominated, but it’s different in every way. He owns this Republican Party. We’ve known that, but what I’m watching for as the day goes on, and I think this ruling provides a pathway to that, is can he pivot and sort of win over some voters who may not be with him necessarily, who may be still uneasy about him?”

Zeleny continued, “We know that his base supports him tremendously, but think that decision to invite Nikki Haley to give a speech on Tuesday night is a big signal because Nikki Haley was winning those primary voters, many of them right here in Wisconsin… We will see if the Trump orbit keeps this unity theme alive. That‘s a big challenge for them, but this is a new opportunity for him as well.”

Earlier on Monday, CNN political commentator Paul Begala acknowledged his personal dislike for Trump but admitted that Trump now has the “opportunity” to become “sympathetic” following the assassination attempt.

CNN’s Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju concluded, “We are seeing Trump at the height of his political power, probably really a high point in his political career since he came onto the public sphere. It‘s hard to think of a different time. This Republican Party is absolutely united behind him like we have not seen.”

As the convention unfolds, all eyes are on Trump, whose political narrative continues to defy expectations and captivate the nation.

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The blame game has already started. No one wants to take responsibility.

And now Secret Service exposed who failed Donald Trump during his wild assassination attempt.

The Secret Service blamed local police for not securing the rooftop from which gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, insisting it was outside the federal agency’s protective perimeter.

Instead, securing and patrolling the factory grounds of AGR International Inc.—located about 130 yards from the stage where Trump was speaking Saturday—was the responsibility of local Pennsylvania police, according to Secret Service representative Anthony Gugliemi, as reported by the New York Times.

The Secret Service was only tasked with covering the rally grounds, with local police recruited to assist with those efforts and secure the area outside the rally.

However, neighbors near Butler Farm Show Grounds told The Post they were never visited by any law enforcement agencies—local or federal—in the days before or during the rally.

“Nobody contacted me. Nobody. Nobody called me, nobody stopped here,” said Valerie Fennell, whose home backs up to the fairgrounds and is just beyond a stand of trees from AGR.

“I kinda was thinking that as close as my house is, that I honestly thought this might be part of a command station at some point,” she added.

And it wasn’t just Fennell who wasn’t contacted by law enforcement—her entire neighborhood was left alone despite their proximity to the rally grounds.

“I was talking to my neighbors yesterday, and none of them had gotten a call. Or anything,” she said, while her sister, Debra, agreed.

“I guess it’s kind of the same question that everybody has. I guess, as far as like, why that area wasn’t secure.”

The lapses continued into the rally itself.

Crooks was reportedly seen with a rifle outside a security checkpoint to gain entrance into the rally and was later spotted jumping “roof to roof” before settling on the AGR factory.

Police failed to locate him while those alerts were out, finally responding to reports of an armed man on top of the AGR roof.

Around 6:10 p.m., a local police officer climbed a ladder onto the roof and came face to face with Crooks, who was pointing his rifle at him, law enforcement sources told the Associated Press.

The officer backed down the ladder, and in those moments, Crooks took aim and fired about eight bullets at the rally. He struck Trump in the ear, fatally struck bystander Corey Comperatore in the audience, and gravely wounded two others in the crowd.

Within moments, Secret Service snipers stationed on a barn rooftop behind the stage fatally shot Crooks. Snipers appeared to have their sights trained in Crooks’ direction before they opened fire, though it is unclear whether they had seen him.

The Secret Service confirmed it relied on local law enforcement to help run security at the event, telling the Washington Post it is common practice to depend on local agencies for support.

In addition to leaving the grounds outside the rally perimeter under the purview of local police, at least six officers from Butler County tactical units filled out the Secret Service’s counter-assault team—the heavily armed agents who covered Trump’s evacuation—which only included two members of the Secret Service itself.

The Secret Service’s two sniper teams were backed up by two local sniper teams.

Pennsylvania police confirmed they assisted the Secret Service and regularly do so when high-profile government officials come to town, but that the federal agency ultimately runs the show.

“Secret Service always has the lead on securing something like this,” Lt. Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police told reporters.

“We work with them to provide whatever is requested by the Secret Service, but they’re the lead in that security,” he said.

Calls for an investigation into the Secret Service and what allowed Crooks to come within millimeters of assassinating Trump have begun, with House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announcing plans to summon agency director Kimberly Cheatle for a July 22 hearing.

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The Radical Left is suffering majorly under the current leadership. But even they didn’t think things would get this bad.

And a stunning new report have emerged that terrify Biden and the entire Democrat party.

In a striking revelation that challenges long-held assumptions about the political leanings of America’s youth, a new poll from the Pew Research Center indicates that young people are increasingly aligning with the Republican Party.

The National Public Opinion Reference Survey, published on Tuesday, shows that for Americans under 30, the GOP is now the party of choice. This comes as a significant shift after decades of perceived leftist indoctrination in schools, entertainment, and politics.

The survey, conducted from February 1 to June 10, gathered responses from 5,626 American adults. According to the results, 47 percent of respondents identified as Republican or leaned towards the GOP, while 46 percent favored the Democratic Party. This narrow but notable preference for the GOP among young voters represents a departure from the trend observed over recent decades.

Pew’s analysis highlights that the Democratic Party has lost the edge it maintained from 2017 to 2021. “In recent decades, neither party has had a sizable advantage, but the Democratic Party has lost the edge it maintained from 2017 to 2021,” Pew noted.

This decline is particularly pronounced among black voters, where “17% of Black voters under 50 identify as or lean Republican, compared with just 7% of Black voters 50 and older.”

Nate Cohn, Chief Political Analyst of The New York Times, emphasized the significance of these findings. He noted that the poll is “important because it’s used as a ‘benchmark’ — its results are used as targets for weighting by other polls.”

Cohn pointed out that “by subgroup, the headline is age: NPORS found the GOP ahead on leaned party ID among 18 to 29-year-olds, even though the sample was Biden+20 on 2020 recall vote. The sample size is fairly large (n=496) and it hasn’t shown anything like this in previous cycles.”

Harvard professor and political scientist Matt Blackwell added to the conversation by highlighting an unusual detail from the Pew NPORS: “Respondents under 26 that are registered to vote are almost R +30.” This substantial shift suggests that young voters are not only moving towards the GOP but are doing so in significant numbers.

This trend is not entirely new. Earlier this year, various indicators suggested that younger Americans were beginning to lean further right. However, the Pew Research Center’s findings carry additional weight because of the organization’s reputation for accuracy and reliability. Even outlets typically associated with liberal viewpoints, such as NPR and The New York Times, recognize the credibility of Pew’s data.

In May, several polls indicated a growing preference for Trump over Biden among young Americans. The Washington Post and NPR both reported on this phenomenon, attempting to alert the Democratic Party to the potential implications.

The Washington Post’s Ruy Teixeira warned, “Discontent among young voters might deny Democrats what they need to hold the White House and Senate.” He noted that ongoing campus demonstrations and growing dissatisfaction with Biden’s administration were contributing to this shift.

Teixeira referenced a Gallup poll that found “8-to-29-year-olds today (most of whom are considered Gen Z) are plurality, but not majority, Democratic.” This poll also noted that the “plus-8 advantage is the narrowest Democratic tilt among this age group since 2005 and continues a downward trend since 2019, when the Democratic advantage among this age group was 23 points.”

An NPR headline from the same period bluntly stated: “Biden’s problems with younger voters are glaring, poll finds.” The report detailed that in a head-to-head matchup with Trump, Biden was only narrowly ahead, with a statistical tie of 50-48 percent. Biden led by just 4 points among voters under 45 and by 6 points with Gen Z/Millennials.

As President Biden’s approval ratings continue to wane, these numbers are likely to worsen. The incumbent president’s apparent decline has left many young voters disillusioned, prompting them to seek alternatives. For many, Trump represents a beacon of hope with his vision of an American future that emphasizes prosperity and security.

This shift towards the GOP among young voters has significant implications for the future of American politics. Historically, younger generations have tended to lean left, influenced by progressive ideals promoted in educational institutions and popular culture. However, this new data suggests a growing discontent with the status quo and a desire for change.

Several factors may be contributing to this trend. Firstly, many young Americans are feeling the economic pinch, with concerns about job prospects, student loan debt, and housing affordability. The GOP’s message of economic opportunity and deregulation resonates with those seeking financial stability and independence.

Additionally, the perceived erosion of traditional values and national identity under progressive policies has prompted some young voters to gravitate towards the conservative platform, which emphasizes patriotism, personal responsibility, and law and order.

The Republican Party has also made concerted efforts to engage with younger voters through social media and digital campaigns, effectively countering the dominant left-leaning narratives.

By addressing issues that matter to young people, such as freedom of speech, digital privacy, and entrepreneurship, the GOP is gradually winning their support.

As the 2024 election approaches, this shift among young voters could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome. For the Democratic Party, the challenge will be to reconnect with this crucial demographic, addressing their concerns and offering tangible solutions. Meanwhile, the Republican Party must continue to build on this momentum, ensuring that their message resonates and translates into voter turnout.

In conclusion, the latest Pew Research Center poll indicates a significant and potentially transformative shift in the political landscape. Young Americans are increasingly aligning with the Republican Party, challenging long-standing assumptions about their political preferences. As both parties navigate this changing terrain, the voices and votes of young people will undoubtedly shape the future of American politics.

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