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1- ‘Netanyahu let us down’: Trump chides Israel just days after attack
Former President Donald Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and commented on the recent terrorist attack in Israel during a speech in Palm Beach, Fla. He highlighted moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and the Abraham Accords. Trump also criticized his GOP rivals, discussed crime in Washington, D.C., and claimed he was rising in the polls.
He painted an alternate reality where he believed Israel would flourish if he had been reelected, blaming President Joe Biden for global chaos. Trump called Biden “incompetent” and criticized his administration.
Trump accused Netanyahu of not assisting the U.S. in a drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani in 2020, a leader of the Quds Force. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a GOP rival, defended Israel in response.
This was Trump’s first extensive commentary on Israel since the recent attack that escalated into a war with casualties on both sides, including Americans. The White House plans to seek congressional approval for aid to Israel, with Republicans framing it as a test of Biden’s handling of international conflicts. Trump also criticized Biden for unfreezing Iranian assets and promised a stricter travel ban on certain countries if elected in 2024. (Source)
2- Michigan Poll: Trump Leads Biden by 7 in Key State
In a recent Michigan poll, former Donald Trump is leading incumbent President Joe Biden by 7 points, well beyond the margin of error. This survey, conducted by the Lansing-based consulting firm Marketing Resource Group, reveals Trump with 42% support and Biden with 35% in a hypothetical 2024 presidential ballot. The RealClearPolitics polling average has previously shown the race in Michigan as a virtual tie, making this poll the first to suggest a clear leader.
However, the race remains uncertain, with 20% of respondents planning to vote for independent or third-party candidates, and 3% still undecided. Notably, Michigan, a pivotal battleground state, has seen Trump’s historic victory in 2016 and Biden’s narrow win in 2020, making it a crucial state in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
This poll of about 600 likely Michigan voters was conducted from October 2 to October 8 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. Trump’s lead in this key state may have significant implications for the 2024 U.S. Election. (Source)
3- Ohio Poll: Trump Beats Biden by 12
In a recent Ohio poll by Emerson College, Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by 12 percentage points, with 45% of Ohio voters supporting Trump and 33% supporting Biden, who is running for re-election. This 12-point lead in Ohio surpasses Trump’s margins of victory in the state in the 2020 and 2016 elections.
The survey also indicates that younger and minority voters in Ohio are more likely to be undecided or support candidates other than Democrats, suggesting lower enthusiasm for the party at both the state and national levels.
In the Ohio U.S. Senate race, incumbent Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown trails behind Republican State Senator Matt Dolan by 2 points and lags behind Ohio Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose by 1 point. However, he leads businessman Bernie Moreno by 2 points.
Furthermore, the poll reveals that Trump and Biden have strong support among their respective voters, with the majority indicating that nothing could change their support. Additionally, perceptions of past elections’ legitimacy are influenced by political affiliation, with Democrats and Republicans holding contrasting views, while independents have a more balanced perspective. (Source)
4- Donald Trump attacks President Biden on foreign policy as Israel-Hamas war rages
Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s foreign policy during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has led to 2,300 casualties. Trump highlighted his four-year term without initiating new wars and questioned the release of $6 billion to Iran, a Hamas supporter, by the Biden administration. Biden’s campaign labeled Trump’s statements as “dangerous misinformation” and stressed their support for Israel.
Trump, despite facing four criminal cases, continues to lead the 2024 Republican primary race and urged his rivals to exit the race for a better chance against Biden. The event also featured Rep. Matt Gaetz and discussions about Republican Party dynamics. This speech underscores political tensions in the United States, with foreign policy becoming a central point of contention between Trump and Biden. (Source)
5- Trump asks judge to OK subpoenas for Jan. 6 committee documents
In a recent development related to the 2024 U.S. Election, former President Trump’s legal team is requesting court permission to issue subpoenas for documents held by the Jan. 6 committee. They claim that the House committee, which investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, did not fully disclose all the evidence it collected.
This request echoes previous claims made by Rep. Barry Loudermilk, who stated that he did not receive the complete set of the committee’s records. Rep. Bennie Thompson, who led the committee, disputed these claims, asserting that they had provided all necessary work products and official records, including witness interview transcripts but not all unused video recordings.
Trump’s attorneys seek to subpoena Loudermilk, his committee, and the House clerk. Thompson, under the protection of the Constitution’s Speech and Debate clause, may resist the subpoena. Additionally, they aim to subpoena the national archivist and White House and Department of Homeland Security attorneys.
If approved by the judge, Trump’s move is expected to trigger additional legal challenges from those subpoenaed. (Source)
6- Trump: ‘Israel wouldn’t have had to be prepared’ under his administration
Trump, in an upcoming Fox News interview, suggested that under his administration, Israel would not have had to be as prepared as it was during the recent conflict with Hamas. He asserted that the U.S. would have detected and thwarted a Hamas attack that triggered the conflict.
Trump emphasized the importance of protecting Israel and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not being prepared for the situation. The conflict has resulted in over two thousand casualties, including civilians, and took the Israeli military by surprise, leading to criticism of Netanyahu and Israeli conservatives. Trump questioned the intelligence failure that allowed the attack to happen. Meanwhile, Israel has intensified airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, and the U.S. and its allies have expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself. President Biden has affirmed U.S. support for Israel and condemned terrorism in this context. (Source)
7- Legal experts: New Jack Smith filing blows a big hole in Trump’s election interference defense
Federal prosecutors have requested that 45th President Donald Trump disclose his defense strategy for the trial related to the 2020 election. They want to know if he plans to blame his former legal team for giving him poor advice, known as the “advice of counsel defense.” Prosecutors argue that early disclosure will prevent trial delays and allow them to counter this defense effectively.
This strategy would require Trump to waive attorney-client privilege, potentially exposing sensitive information. Legal experts suggest that for this defense to be effective, Trump might have to testify to relying on his lawyers’ advice, which he may be hesitant to do.
Throughout the election interference case, lawyers who advised Trump, including John Eastman and Kenneth Chesebro, have been central figures. Subpoenas have targeted these lawyers and others involved in promoting false claims of election fraud.
This legal development could significantly impact Trump’s defense strategy, and prosecutors aim to address it promptly to ensure a fair and efficient trial. (Source)