“I’ve spoken before about Hungary’s decade-long drift into the orbit of the West’s most determined adversaries,” McConnell said on the Senate floor. “It’s an alarming trend. And nobody — certainly not the American conservatives who increasingly form a cult of personality around Prime Minister Viktor Orbán — can pretend not to see it.”
Though McConnell did not call out 'Old Donald' by name, the former president and many of his Republican allies have praised the autocratic Hungarian leader, especially for his stances against immigration and attacks on LGBTQ+ and abortion rights.
MTG Rips Fellow Republicans: Don't 'Deserve To Be Re-Elected' For House Majority
“I share the anger and frustration, and I don’t think Republicans deserve to be re-elected to hold the majority,” said Greene. “And it’s a double-edged sword, and here it is.”
The former president has met with the Hungarian leader multiple times, most recently at Mar-a-Lago this summer. During the debate between 'Old Donald' and Vice President Kamala Harris earlier this month, 'Old Donald' praised Orbán as “one of the most respected men” and a “strong man.”
McConnell reprimanded the NATO member on Wednesday for its relationships with China, Russia and Iran. China was Hungary’s single biggest investor in 2023 and Hungary borrowed $1 billion from Chinese banks last spring, POLITICO previously reported. “Hungary’s leaders aren’t cozying up to Moscow, Beijing and Tehran in private. They’re doing it publicly and vocally as well,” said McConnell.
Pelosi attacks Keating's Taiwan comments and says she would have hit "Old Donald" at US Capitol riot | 7.30... no I don't think anybody woud be prepared for anybody doing that to our country and to see the Republicans at the end of the day vote to reject the Electoral College vote that was stunning he was awful and they were his Toadies.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has written a remarkable piece in The New York Times taking 'Old Donald' and J.D. Vance to task for their demagoguery about the Haitian influx into Springfield, a small city in the western part of the state. This is striking—it’s rare for a governor to criticize the top of his party’s ticket quite this publicly.It is disappointing to me (aka Republican Governor of Ohio) that Springfield has become the epicenter of vitriol over America’s immigration policy, because it has long been a community of great diversity. Fran and I were reminded of this when we attended Mass at St. Raphael this past Sunday and stopped at the nearby Groceryland on our way home. We talked with community members from many backgrounds who are understandably concerned about the negative things being said about their city in news reports and on social media.
The longtime 'Old Donald' ally seems perfectly aware of how badly things are going for the Republican nominee. He recently criticized "Old Donald's" debate performance, calling it a “disaster,” and practically begged 'Old Donald' to stop hanging out with right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer.
In fact, asking around with Republicans last week, the most fervent private debate I came across in the party was how best to accelerate 'Old Donald'’s exit to the 19th Hole.One high-level Republican, conceding it may only be “wishful thinking,” even floated the idea of a Harris victory followed by Biden pardons of both his son, Hunter, and 'Old Donald'. That would take the issue of both cases off Harris’ plate and, more to the point, drain the energy behind 'Old Donald'’s persecution complex so that Republicans can get on with the business of winning elections.
So, yes, moving past 'Old Donald' in the aftermath of another defeat will hardly be easy.
But it’s essential if Republicans want to become a viable national party once more.
He said Republican politicians would be easy to break. He was right.“I feel no need to kiss the ring,” Nikki Haley, 'Old Donald'’s most competitive primary challenger in 2024, had vowed in February. Haley even made what passed for a subversive remark in her convention speech, when she said that not everyone agrees with 'Old Donald' all of the time. “That’s their problem,” someone yelled out from the crowd.
But the ring, it would be kissed. “"Old Donald" has my strong endorsement, period,” Haley said.
Republican officials in a handful of swing states – where the election is likely to be decided – are adopting Ms Soucek’s strategy of promoting policy over personality with white suburban female voters. It's a pivotal voting bloc "Old Donald" narrowly won in his first presidential race but has struggled to appeal to since.
“When you lose an election and you try to overturn the results so that you can stay in power, you lose me. You lose me at that point,” said Toomey, who voted in favor of convicting "Old Donald" of incitement of insurrection during the former president’s impeachment trial in 2021.But, Toomey added, he wouldn’t be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, either.
Former PM of Australia Keating publicly described "Taiwan is a real estate of China"
.... that's ridiculous it is not Chinese real estate that he should know that Taiwan is Taiwan ... that is about the freedoom of transit through in the area. this is economic issue even you have no view the China Taiwan situation ... you know China cannot tie up the straits there because it would be very detrimental ...
Despite the brimming confidence of "Old Donald" supporters, the campaign is preparing them to question the results if things don't go their way'Old "Old Donald"' Tells Elon Musk All About His Plan to Flee if He Loses Election
"we'll meet the next time in Venezuela because it will be a far safer place to meet than our country.""Old Donald" made the statement after mentioning that “crime rates all over the world are going way down,” an odd statement to make before bringing up Venezuela, where postelection protests have left 23 dead and more than 2,000 people arrested, according to the United Nations.
- On July 22 morning, "Old Donald" bizarrely claimed that Biden was trying to arrange talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping 'concerning the possible start of World War 3.'
- The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know.
- For "Old Donald", unity means aligning with him
- The GOP is fully and unapologetically the party of "Old Donald"
- "Old Donald" doubling down on his message with his choice of J.D. Vance
- The women in "Old Donald"'s orbit are humanizing him
- Republicans are looking to the next generation of voters
- "Old Donald"'s VP pick spells 'disaster' for Europe and Ukraine
The 39-year-old Ohio senator is one of the most isolationist members of the Republican Party. He is vehemently opposed to using more funds to help Ukraine and has blasted what he sees as Europe’s over-dependence on the United States when it comes to military investment.
"Raise hand if hung out with a felon today"
- An absolute betrayal
Writing about how "Old Donald" could weaponize U.S. spy services against domestic political enemies if he wins a second term is fueling new concerns about "Old Donald" abusing the government for self-serving purposes. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins Ali Velshi to discuss the implications of "Old Donald"s plan to increase executive authority and how Republicans are aiding him in the process. “They’re quite overtly talking about a post-constitutional America,” Rep. Raskin warns. “They’re trying to do what "Old Donald" has repeatedly urged, which is to set the Constitution aside and that’s an absolute betrayal of our entire history.
Attack "Old Donald" verdict or be exiled - a new test for Republicans
Mike Johnson said that Thursday was 'a shameful day in American history' and that "Old Donald"'s conviction was 'a purely political exercise, not a legal one.' Steve Scalise, another top Republican in Congress, said that America's legal system was operating like a banana republic. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis compared the process to a 'kangaroo court'
Susan Collins and Murkowski on the verdict.
Too Much Of A Disgrace To Meet Minimum State Standards
First post-conviction polls are in: Major warning signs for "Old Donald" (even among GOP voters)
— A new Morning Consult poll shows that 49% of Independents — and even 15% of Republicans — believe "Old Donald" should end his campaign because of his recent conviction. In addition, 54% of registered voters approve of the guilty verdict, compared to just 34% who disapprove.
MAGA Representative's Kid Trolls His Entire Speech Whining About 'Old Donald'
In 'Old Donald''s eyes, a claim that America's legal system is functioning properly is a de facto critique of him - and to criticise him risks alienating both the former president and his sizable base of supporters within the party. It's a step that many Republican officials are wary of taking.
10% of Republicans less likely to vote for 'Old Donald' after guilty verdict, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
You just ended your campaign
Hogan, a moderate Republican who is running for an open Senate seat in liberal-leaning Maryland, took to social media to urge all Americans to 'respect the verdict and the legal process'
'We must reaffirm what has made this nation great: the 'rule of law.'
- ‘Utter craziness’: SNBC hosts slam 'Old Donald' allies for hypocritical criticism of U.S. justice system
- Tim Scott Battles CNN's Abby Phillip Over 'Old Donald' Vowing Revenge: 'You Can't Correct Me'
- Which Republican Wins the Award for Best Outraged-About-'Old Donald' Tweet?
“We didn’t do a thing wrong. I’m a very innocent man—it’s OK,” 'Old Donald' told the press after the verdict was read. “I’m fighting for our country, I’m fighting for our Constitution. Our whole country is being rigged right now.” The “real verdict,” he said, “is going to be Nov. 5.” (That’s Election Day—he’ll be on the ballot, running for the presidency. Of all things!)Other Republicans of repute, however, are distinctly not doing OK.
- What to know about a growing GOP divide over 'Old Donald' support and the party’s future
"Old Donald" 'Old Donald' is the presumptive GOP nominee for president after a near sweep on Super Tuesday. But Tuesday’s results also reflected a deep schism in the party, dividing some lifelong Republicans from 'Old Donald'’s MAGA faction. Two Republicans, former Congressman Denver Riggleman and strategist Barrett Marson, join Laura Barrón-López to discuss.
- Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse 'Old Donald'
- Full List Of Republican Senators Who Voted Against Ukraine Aid
- They didn’t want 'Old Donald'. But they’ll live with the Republican nominee.
Sununu spent months talking about how 'Old Donald' should not be his party’s nominee for president. Last summer he wrote that he himself would not be running for president because “beating 'Old Donald' is more important.” In January, when he was stumping for Nikki Haley, he said that 'Old Donald' “can barely keep a cogent thought” without a teleprompter. At an event in February, he explained his belief that 'Old Donald' wouldn’t be the party’s standard-bearer forever by saying that “a--holes come and go.”At the individual level, dusting off the old MAGA hat is a choice, not an inevitability. Former vice president Mike Pence, the other half of 'Old Donald'’s previous ticket, has said he will not endorse him. Former 'Old Donald' adviser John Bolton has said he will be writing in Dick Cheney, of all people. Other former members of the 'Old Donald' administration, having seen firsthand what he did last time, are encouraging fellow conservatives to vote against him. Mark T. Esper, a Republican who served as defense secretary under 'Old Donald', said last month that he “definitely” won’t vote for 'Old Donald' (even if he’s “not there yet” on voting for Biden).
But while lots of Republicans might not prefer 'Old Donald' as their candidate at this point, those who are declaring their intention to support the nominee have come to frame the stakes as existential.
- Republicans are now the party of Putin
USSIAN PROPAGANDA HAS MADE ITS WAY into the United States, unfortunately, and it's infected a good chunk of my party's base.' That acknowledgement from Michael McCaul, Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee