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- Trump Brags He ‘Won With Mail In Ballots’ While Claiming ‘I Hate Mail-In B...
President Donald Trump bragged about his success in elections with mail-in ballots on Wednesday, claiming that though he “won with mail-in ballots,” he also hates them. Trump delivered remarks at an annual fundraising dinner for Republican congressional members, where he discussed his party’s recent push for strict voter ID laws through the SAVE Act. After decrying Democrats for their opposition to the act, the president told the crowd that he is against voting by mail, going on to boast about his electoral wins that involved mail-in ballots. “Now I happen to be a fan of no mail-in ballots, even though I won Florida, which is mail-in ballots by a massive number– the highest number in history,” he said. He continued: And I won other places. But in California and other states, they cheat so badly with that. They send thirty-eight million ballots out, and of the thirty-eight million, they go to Democrats a hell of a lot. Democrats get sometimes six or seven ballots in one household. And Republicans are calling for their ballot. “They’re saying please send me my ballot.” Very unfair, but I hate that. I won with mail-in ballots, but I hate mail-in ballots because basically, it’s a way of cheating. Jimmy Carter, the single best thing he did, including his presidency– No, it wasn’t giving away at the Panama Canal for one dollar. That was not the best. But he did that. He did a lot of other things. But he did do one thing. He had a commission with Scoop Jackson and some other very respected people, and the conclusion was never allow mail-in ballots because if you do, there will be massive cheating. And that’s what happens. We can’t do it. So, we have to do something about that. Trump voted by mail in a recent special election on Tuesday, a day after he called for an end to the practice. The voting process is currently under consideration by the Supreme Court of the United States, which may end up blocking state laws that allow ballots that are postmarked on Election Day but arrive after to still be counted. Watch above via CSPAN.The post Trump Brags He ‘Won With Mail In Ballots’ While Claiming ‘I Hate Mail-In Ballots’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.50 mins ago - Mike Johnson Announces, ‘We Have Created a New Award’ To Give Trump: ‘This...Congressional Republicans created an award to give to President Donald Trump on Wednesday. House Republicans held their annual National Republican Congressional Committee fundraiser on Wednesday night in Washington, D.C. Before Trump spoke, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced that the NRCC had come up with a new honor to bestow on the president. “We wanted to do one thing before we bring the president out to the stage,” Johnson said, before saying Trump works “literally around the clock to fix every issue” and is solving “all the domestic problems.” As such, the speaker said, House Republicans created a new award: And we want to honor him in some small way, some token of our appreciation for his leadership. And so, tonight, we have created a new award. We’re going to do something we’ve never done before. We’re going to honor him with a new award that we’ll present annually from this point forward. But he is the suitable and fitting receipient of the first-ever America First Award. We could think of no better title for what that is. That’s this beautiful golden statue here. Appropriate for the new golden era in America. Johnson went on to say that the NRCC had set a fundraising record of $18.5 million in the first quarter. After wrapping up, the speaker introduced Trump, who walked onstage to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless America.” In December, FIFA made up something called the FIFA Peace Prize to give to Trump after he had grumbled about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize last year. That honor went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corinna Machado, who gave her award to Trump during a visit to the White House in January. The gift came less than two weeks after the U.S. invaded Venezuela and abducted President Nicolas Maduro, and about a month and a half before Trump launched the ongoing war with Iran. Watch above via C-SPAN.The post Mike Johnson Announces, ‘We Have Created a New Award’ To Give Trump: ‘This Beautiful Golden Statue’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
- ‘F*cking Clusterf*ck’: Republican Senator Blasts Trump’s War, Says Troops ...
AP Photo/Alex Brandon A Republican senator claimed on Wednesday that ground troops would likely be needed to reopen a crucial oil passway in Iran, blasting the current state of President Donald Trump’s war as a “f*cking clusterf*ck.” Tensions and oil prices remained high on Wednesday as the ongoing U.S. military operation in Iran continued its third week. Though Trump told reporters on Tuesday that the “war has been won,” questions about the administration’s plan for a resolution to the war remain prevalent. Key among these is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed for weeks amid volatile oil prices. Trump warned Iran over the weekend that it had 48 hours to reopen the Strait or face devastating strikes to crucial Iranian energy infrastructure. But the president walked that back on Monday, claiming the two countries had held “productive conversations” – though the Iranian government denied that any such talks took place. The administration has continued to claim that negotiations are in progress. Iran maintains that they are not. Amid the chaos, many members of the president’s party have voiced disapproval over the administration’s handling of the crisis– and their lack of transparency about their intentions for the war. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), the chair of the House Armed Services Committee, called out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s department on Wednesday for refusing to provide Congress with enough information about the conflict. “We want to know more about what’s going on, what the options are, and why they’re being considered,” he said. “We’re just not getting enough answers.” A Republican senator took it a step further, telling Semafor that the operation’s current state was a “f–king clusterf–k and entirely predictable.” “There was a lot of superficial thinking that went into this operation,” the GOP senator said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “It’s like so much that happens right now. A very risk-seeking executive decides to make some risky moves that could turn out well.” The senator also claimed that it would likely take ground troops and diplomacy to reopen the strait, a possibility some in his party have claimed they will refuse to fund. Trump ordered 3,000 more U.S. troops to the Middle East on Tuesday– following his initial deployment days prior.The post ‘F*cking Clusterf*ck’: Republican Senator Blasts Trump’s War, Says Troops Will Be Needed to Reopen Strait first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - ‘And You Still Say This Crap On TV?’ Jessica Tarlov Shocked by Unexpected So...Fox News host Jessica Tarlov was shocked by Jesse Watters on Tuesday when he unexpectedly cited The New York Times to make an argument about the Iran war. Watters appeared on The Five with a highlighted copy of the paper, noting a piece by columnist Bret Stephens, shouted out earlier in the segment by co-host Dana Perino. “I think objectively, the military operations from our end are going very well, and I would recommend several pieces of reading for you,” Perino told her co-hosts. “But, Bret Stephens in the New York Times, saying that future generations will look back on this and go, I cannot believe they were able to accomplish all of these things.” Watters, for his part, claimed he had highlighted the article specifically to show Tarlov, reading statistics from the piece to underscore his point that the war in Iran was going remarkably well, as compared to prior US military operations. “Great article that you mentioned, Dana. I bought it and highlighted it for Jessica,” said Watters. “Operation Desert Storm, widely considered a lightning-fast military success. I think 42 aircraft got shot down. In this operation, four. Zero by enemy fire. The land and air campaign lasted six weeks. Everybody remember how fast that was? We are now in week three here.” After continuing to note information from the article, Watters told co-hosts that he couldn’t believe he was advising viewers to read The New York Times. “So I would recommend everybody read the New York Times. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the writing’s on the wall,” he said. Tarlov later joked about Watters’ reading habits, acting incredulous that her co-host still said “this crap on TV” as the panel laughed. Read their exchange below: TARLOV: My Wall Street sources aren’t saying the same thing that Jesse’s are saying either, but I love that you read a newspaper. And a real one. WATTERS: I read more than you every day. TARLOV: I don’t– I don’t know if that’s true. WATTERS: Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York Post. TARLOV: And you still say this crap on TV after you’ve read all that? WATTERS: I can’t believe she just said that. Watch above via Fox News.The post ‘And You Still Say This Crap On TV?’ Jessica Tarlov Shocked by Unexpected Source Jesse Watters Cites first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
- CNN Reports Iran is ‘Laying Traps’ And Beefing Up Defenses In Case US Invade...CNN reported on Wednesday that Iran is beefing up its defenses on Kharg Island ahead of a potential U.S. invasion. Pentagon correspondent Natasha Bertrand shared her report on social media and summed up the main takeaways, writing, “Iran has been laying traps and moving additional military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island in recent weeks in preparation for a possible US operation to take control of the island, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue.” “Gulf allies are warning of significant US casualties if US moves fwd with an operation there & advising against it,” she added. Bertrand’s report comes amid growing speculation out of Congress that the Pentagon is readying a ground invasion of Kharg Island, host to some Iran’s key energy production facilities. Alex Ward, a national security reporter for the Wall Street Journal, commented on the activity in Congress, writing, “At least 3 congressional Republicans—including chairs of House and Senate Armed Services—are hinting strongly that a ground operation in Iran is planned and could potentially be underway soon.” Earlier in the day, anchor Sara Sidner asked Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson what an invasion of Kharg Island might look like for U.S. troops. “First of all, it’d be a difficult mission to deal with perhaps 30 to 40,000 Iranians that already live there. And to think about all the issues that are going to have to be dealt with — the weather to get in there, the booby traps that are probably going to be set,” Anderson replied, adding: I mean, we’re talking right now about taking Karg Island. So are the Iranians — they know we’re coming. Then they’ve got mines, of course, and all the asymmetric capabilities they have, such as drones and missiles. They’ll probably be close enough to be within artillery range. They’re only going to be about 15 miles from mainland Iran. So, you know, it’s going to be a very, very difficult issue. My problem is that, you know, once — as David said — once they’re there, sure, we can probably seize the island, but retaining it, that’s going to be the long pole in the tent. Watch the clip above via CNN.The post CNN Reports Iran is ‘Laying Traps’ And Beefing Up Defenses In Case US Invades Kharg Island first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
- House Republican Rips Lindsey Graham: ‘He Should Have His Oval Office Credenti...
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) struck a disapproving note regarding the influence Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appears to be having on President Donald Trump. Graham has been the most vocal congressional backer of the war with Iran, which Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched on Feb. 28 amid peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. The justifications for the war have been ample. Trump has said the strikes are necessary to obliterate Iran’s nuclear program, which he previously said was achieved in the 12-day war last June. The president has also offered ballistic missiles and regime change as reasons. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio initially said the U.S. acted because Israel was about to do so. In response, Iran has targeted U.S. bases and oil infrastructure in the Middle East and has closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, which has sent crude oil prices surging. The Trump administration has claimed it is currently in negotiations with Iranian officials, but Iran has denied this. On Wednesday, Pablo Manríquez of Migrant Insider caught up with Cammack outside the Capitol and asked about the war. “Congresswoman, do you agree with President Trump that we’ve won in Iran?” Manríquez asked. “I haven’t heard that yet,” Cammack replied. “Do you think that Lindsey Graham should continue to have such a prominent role in the execution of the war?” the reporter asked. Cammack on Lindsey Graham: I absolutely think that he should have his Oval Office credentials revoked. pic.twitter.com/OvIV2qHimC — Acyn (@Acyn) March 25, 2026 “I absolutely think that he should have his Oval Office credentials revoked,” she responded. Graham visited Netanyahu in Israel several times in recent months and reportedly coached the prime minister on how to lobby Trump for the war. The senator himself also met with Trump on multiple occasions to make the same case. Cammack, an occasional cable news guest, has kept a relatively low profile since the war began. Early this month, she offered praise for the airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but indicated that she hoped the hostilities would not escalate. “As an America First constitutional conservative, avoiding the prolonged wars and conflicts that my generation experienced firsthand, many on the battlefield, is critical,” Cammack said in a statement. “I am hopeful today’s actions will prevent further necessary engagement and put direct threats to the United States to rest.” Despite… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
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