The Trump donor threatening to turn on the administration
Eric Deters, a longtime Trump supporter, filed a defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle and her attorneys, then claimed the case could bring down the administration and promised to release a damaging recording. The dispute centers on his allegation that Guilfoyle sought $100,000 for political access; she denies his account, and her lawyers say the money concerned unpaid speaking and travel fees. Our reel focuses on the striking turn from loyal donor to public adversary—and the extraordinary warning he delivered on camera.
The Washington Sun: Deters’ lawsuit, claims, and Guilfoyle’s response
Trump’s “very severe problems” remark
Speaking at a Rose Garden lunch for first responders, Trump said he had “some very severe problems” while discussing his avoidance of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs. He later described the remark as having fun with the media, without identifying a medical condition. The moment prompted our call for greater transparency: Americans deserve clear information about the president’s health and ability to do the job.
Roll Call / Factba.se: full Rose Garden remarks
A $10 gas card—and a request to consider Mike Rogers
Kristi Rogers handed out $10 gas cards at a Detroit campaign stop for her husband, Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, as his campaign pushed for relief from high fuel costs. Our reel shows her asking a driver to consider voting for him, an exchange that captures how directly the cost of gas has entered the Michigan Senate race. We see a troubling political pitch in that giveaway: voters need lasting affordability, not a small discount paired with a campaign ask.
Michigan Chronicle: reporting from the gas-card campaign stop
Talarico’s $64 million quarter changes the money race
James Talarico’s campaign announced $64 million raised in the third quarter, a record for a Senate candidate during that period, bringing his total since launch above $134 million. The Texas Tribune reported that 97% of the quarter’s donations were below $100, while Ken Paxton raised $18 million over the same stretch. Our reaction is to the scale of that support: this is a remarkable fundraising result in a race with enormous national stakes.
The Texas Tribune: Talarico’s record fundraising announcement
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Aside from being a violation of federal law to buy someone's vote. I would love to see the response from someone who drives a diesel pickup or a truck driver getting a $10 dollar gift card.