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Trump speaks at the White House for the first time since his acquittal, while report shows Iowa results ‘riddled with inconsistencies’Trump speaks at the White House for the first time since his acquittal, while report shows Iowa results ‘riddled with inconsistencies’
Even though every House Democrat voted to kill a Republican resolution to condemn Nancy Pelosi for tearing up Trump’s State of the Union, two more moderate members of the caucus chastized the House speaker for her actions.
The Washington Post reports:
Other House Democrats have blamed Trump for the tension between him and Pelosi, citing the president’s apparent refusal to shake the speaker’s hand when he arrived to deliver his State of the Union address.
Pete Buttigieg’s campaign said in an email to supporters that it has raised $2.7 million since the Iowa caucuses.
It’s an impressive haul for the former Indiana mayor, who is currently leading in the Iowa caucuses, although Bernie Sanders is close on his heels with 97% of precincts reporting.
Buttigieg will need those funds to get him through New Hampshire and on to the later voting states, especially because he is currently polling at 7% nationally, according to the RealClearPolitics average.
Pete Buttigieg is clearly enjoying a surge in voter interest after his strong showing in the Iowa caucuses.Pete Buttigieg is clearly enjoying a surge in voter interest after his strong showing in the Iowa caucuses.
The former Indiana mayor is hosting an event in Merrimack, New Hampshire, today that is so crowded even some reporters haven’t been able to get inside.The former Indiana mayor is hosting an event in Merrimack, New Hampshire, today that is so crowded even some reporters haven’t been able to get inside.
New Hampshire polls released in recent days have also shown Buttigieg jumping into second place, trailing only Bernie Sanders, in the second voting state, which will hold its primary on Tuesday.New Hampshire polls released in recent days have also shown Buttigieg jumping into second place, trailing only Bernie Sanders, in the second voting state, which will hold its primary on Tuesday.
Speaking to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week, Trump was reportedly “apoplectic” about the UK’s decision to allow the Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei to participate in building up the country’s 5G network.Speaking to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week, Trump was reportedly “apoplectic” about the UK’s decision to allow the Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei to participate in building up the country’s 5G network.
The Financial Times reports:The Financial Times reports:
The White House said in a statement shortly after the announcement of the UK’s decision that it was “disappointed” by the move, and attorney general WIlliam Barr suggested today that the US and its allies should invest in Huawei’s rivals like Nokia and Ericsson to counter the company’s strength.The White House said in a statement shortly after the announcement of the UK’s decision that it was “disappointed” by the move, and attorney general WIlliam Barr suggested today that the US and its allies should invest in Huawei’s rivals like Nokia and Ericsson to counter the company’s strength.
Long-shot 2020 candidate Andrew Yang has fired dozens of campaign staffers after a poor showing in the Iowa caucuses this week - a result that was obvious despite the ongoing (and in some ways deepening) debacle over the collation and reporting of results.Long-shot 2020 candidate Andrew Yang has fired dozens of campaign staffers after a poor showing in the Iowa caucuses this week - a result that was obvious despite the ongoing (and in some ways deepening) debacle over the collation and reporting of results.
The House has voted along party lines to table (or kill) the Republican resolution condemning Nancy Pelosi for tearing up Trump’s State of the Union on Tuesday night.The House has voted along party lines to table (or kill) the Republican resolution condemning Nancy Pelosi for tearing up Trump’s State of the Union on Tuesday night.
Republican congresswoman Kay Granger, who introduced the resolution, said Pelosi’s bold move was “a breach of decorum” that “degraded the proceedings of the joint session.”Republican congresswoman Kay Granger, who introduced the resolution, said Pelosi’s bold move was “a breach of decorum” that “degraded the proceedings of the joint session.”
But Pelosi defended her actions during a press conference today, saying she was justified in tearing up the speech because it contained falsehoods.But Pelosi defended her actions during a press conference today, saying she was justified in tearing up the speech because it contained falsehoods.
“I tore up a manifesto of mistruths,” Pelosi told reporters. “It was necessary to get the attention of the American people to say, ‘This is not true. And this is how it affects you.’ And I don’t need any lessons from anyone, especially the president of the United States, about dignity.”“I tore up a manifesto of mistruths,” Pelosi told reporters. “It was necessary to get the attention of the American people to say, ‘This is not true. And this is how it affects you.’ And I don’t need any lessons from anyone, especially the president of the United States, about dignity.”
The Iowa Democratic Party has issued a statement in response to Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez’s call for a recanvass of the caucus results.The Iowa Democratic Party has issued a statement in response to Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez’s call for a recanvass of the caucus results.
“Should any presidential campaign in compliance with the Iowa Delegate Selection Plan request a recanvass, the IDP is prepared,” the statement concluded, indicating the party will not conduct a recanvass based solely off Perez’s statement.“Should any presidential campaign in compliance with the Iowa Delegate Selection Plan request a recanvass, the IDP is prepared,” the statement concluded, indicating the party will not conduct a recanvass based solely off Perez’s statement.
Jonathan Turley, the legal expert who criticized the impeachment inquiry during the House’s public hearings and has been repeatedly quoted by Republicans, expressed disapproval of Trump’s “victory marathon” speech.Jonathan Turley, the legal expert who criticized the impeachment inquiry during the House’s public hearings and has been repeatedly quoted by Republicans, expressed disapproval of Trump’s “victory marathon” speech.
Addressing reporters in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders claimed “strong victory” in the Iowa caucuses, even though he is currently trailing Pete Buttigieg in the first voting state.Addressing reporters in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders claimed “strong victory” in the Iowa caucuses, even though he is currently trailing Pete Buttigieg in the first voting state.
The Vermont senator pointed to his lead in the state’s raw vote total, or “popular vote,” to argue he is the true winner of the caucuses, although another metric (state delegate equivalent) is actually used to determine the state’s top finisher. Buttigieg currently leads in SDEs.The Vermont senator pointed to his lead in the state’s raw vote total, or “popular vote,” to argue he is the true winner of the caucuses, although another metric (state delegate equivalent) is actually used to determine the state’s top finisher. Buttigieg currently leads in SDEs.
Sanders’ announcement comes as Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez has called for a recanvass of Iowa to ensure accuracy of the results.Sanders’ announcement comes as Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez has called for a recanvass of Iowa to ensure accuracy of the results.
Well, that was an experience. Here’s where the day stands after Trump’s remarks on the impeachment:Well, that was an experience. Here’s where the day stands after Trump’s remarks on the impeachment:
Showing no remorse and using profanity to attack his enemies, Trump celebrated his acquittal in the Senate trial with an hour-long speech at the White House. Trump described the acquittal as a complete vindication of his actions, even as Republican senators continue to claim the president learned a lesson from his impeachment.Showing no remorse and using profanity to attack his enemies, Trump celebrated his acquittal in the Senate trial with an hour-long speech at the White House. Trump described the acquittal as a complete vindication of his actions, even as Republican senators continue to claim the president learned a lesson from his impeachment.
Trump earlier attacked House speaker Nancy Pelosi and Mitt Romney, the only Republican senator to support an article of impeachment, at the National Prayer Breakfast.Trump earlier attacked House speaker Nancy Pelosi and Mitt Romney, the only Republican senator to support an article of impeachment, at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez said the party would conduct a “recanvass” of the Iowa caucuses to ensure accuracy of the results.Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez said the party would conduct a “recanvass” of the Iowa caucuses to ensure accuracy of the results.
The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Trump offered a small apology to his family as he concluded his remarks about his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial.Trump offered a small apology to his family as he concluded his remarks about his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial.
“I want to apologize to my family for having them have to go through a phony, rotten deal by some very sick, evil people,” Trump said. “And that includes Barron,” he added, referring to his youngest son.“I want to apologize to my family for having them have to go through a phony, rotten deal by some very sick, evil people,” Trump said. “And that includes Barron,” he added, referring to his youngest son.
With that, Trump concluded his remarks after speaking for a little over an hour.With that, Trump concluded his remarks after speaking for a little over an hour.
Trump said he is concluding his remarks now, calling today a “day of celebration” after he “went through hell” with the impeachment.Trump said he is concluding his remarks now, calling today a “day of celebration” after he “went through hell” with the impeachment.
Trump then gave two of his closest House allies, congressmen Mark Meadows and Jim Jordon, a chance to make some comments.Trump then gave two of his closest House allies, congressmen Mark Meadows and Jim Jordon, a chance to make some comments.
Meadows said Trump’s reception today was a “strong reflection of the support you have all across the country.” “We’ve got your back,” Trump said.Meadows said Trump’s reception today was a “strong reflection of the support you have all across the country.” “We’ve got your back,” Trump said.
Trump seems to have wrapped up his praise of his congressional allies and has returned to attacking his perceived enemies.Trump seems to have wrapped up his praise of his congressional allies and has returned to attacking his perceived enemies.
He referred to former FBI director James Comey as a “sleazebag” and attacked “the top scum” at the FBI, referring to the bureau’s top leadership.He referred to former FBI director James Comey as a “sleazebag” and attacked “the top scum” at the FBI, referring to the bureau’s top leadership.
In his remarks that are ostensibly meant to celebrate his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial, Trump offered a play-by-play account of the 2017 shooting at a congressional baseball practice, complete with hand motions to immitate gunfire.In his remarks that are ostensibly meant to celebrate his acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial, Trump offered a play-by-play account of the 2017 shooting at a congressional baseball practice, complete with hand motions to immitate gunfire.
Trump turned his praise to congressman Steve Scalise, who was severely wounded when a shooter opened fire in 2017 on a Republican baseball practice.Trump turned his praise to congressman Steve Scalise, who was severely wounded when a shooter opened fire in 2017 on a Republican baseball practice.
The president marveled at how upset Scalise’s wife was when she learned he was shot. “A lot of wives wouldn’t give a damn,” Trump said. “She was a total mess.”The president marveled at how upset Scalise’s wife was when she learned he was shot. “A lot of wives wouldn’t give a damn,” Trump said. “She was a total mess.”
Trump said Scalise had probably “set a record for blood loss” and complimented the congressman that he was “better-looking now.”Trump said Scalise had probably “set a record for blood loss” and complimented the congressman that he was “better-looking now.”
The president has reportedly made the comment about Scalise’s wife, and used it as a joke to mock his own marriage, before:The president has reportedly made the comment about Scalise’s wife, and used it as a joke to mock his own marriage, before: