Friday News Dump: Border Patrol Lied About Death Of Teen, And Other News

Donald Trump addressed the press outside the courtroom and with nothing much to say, he read off a propaganda-style Jonathan Turley article supporting him. Diminished Don is so mentally challenged that in one sentence he says he is going to be speaking a lot at a rally and then the next sentence he says he's muzzled because of the gag order.

“This is fine,” says the doggie in the burning coffee shop (emphasis mine): There’s A GOP Plan For An Execution Spree If Trump Wins The White House Buried on page 554 of the plan is a directive to execute every remaining person on federal death row — and dramatically expand the use of the death penalty. […] Last year, a coalition effort by conservative groups known as Project 2025 released an 887-page document that lays out policy goals and recommendations for each part of the federal government.

Advocates of holding fossil fuel giants accountable for their significant contributions to the climate emergency welcomed Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's Thursday announcement that she intends to sue the polluting industry. "Big Oil knew decades ago that their products would cause catastrophic climate change, but instead of doing the right thing they lied about it," declared Richard Wiles, president of the Center for Climate Integrity.

Washington Post: “It remains unclear if Trump has actually fallen asleep during his trial — he and his team have vigorously rejected the claim. But a narrative has taken hold nonetheless that Trump, who often sits in court with his eyes closed, may also deserve the moniker that he has bestowed upon President Biden: ‘Sleepy.’” “Democrats and Republicans alike say the image of a tired Trump is unlikely to have meaningful political ramifications, in part because many voters are not locked into the nuances of the trial and because, for nearly a decade, he has portrayed himself as an energetic strongman.

“When former president and 2024 candidate Donald Trump claims that the judicial system wants to put him in jail, he’s not just protesting the ongoing hush money trial,” USA Today reports. “Trump is also bracing voters for the possibility of a guilty verdict.” “At political rallies, on social media, and to reporters gathered at the courthouse in New York, Trump’s attacks on the trial are designed in part to persuade voters to disregard a bad verdict.” Associated Press: Trump trial turns to sex, bank accounts and power: Highlights from the third week of testimony.

“Donald Trump will hold a beachfront rally on the Jersey Shore on Saturday, returning to the campaign trail after an explosive week of testimony in his hush money trial in New York,” CNN reports. “The event in Wildwood, located in South New Jersey, marks Trump’s third campaign rally since the start of his trial four weeks ago.