Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis has agreed to cooperate with authorities to avoid prison time by providing evidence in Arizona’s “fake electors” case surrounding the 2020 election. 

Ellis provided legal counsel to former President Donald Trump 2020 campaign. The lawyer was one of 18 defendants indicted earlier this year for disputing the results of the 2020 election in Arizona. Trump was not among those charged.

Democratic state Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Monday that Ellis agreed to cooperate with the investigation into the electors case. The case surrounds Republicans who have been accused of unlawfully attempting to deliver the state’s 11 electoral votes to Trump after the battleground race was called for President Joe Biden. 

Mayes said Ellis’s “insights are invaluable and will greatly aid the State in proving its case in court” in a statement announcing the deal. 

“As I stated when the initial charges were announced, I will not allow American democracy to be undermined — it is far too important. Today’s announcement is a win for the rule of law,” the Democratic attorney general continued. 

Arizona’s 2020 race between Trump and Biden was one of the closest in the country. Many major networks, including NBC, held off on calling the state for Biden until nine days after Election Day, with final tallies showing Trump lost by under 11,000 votes. 

Trump disputed the election results, telling supporters the following January, “In the state of Arizona, over 36,000 ballots were illegally cast by non-citizens. Two thousand ballots were returned with no address.”

No evidence has been found to back up his claims.

In December 2020, 11 Republicans concerned with alleged voter fraud gathered in Arizona’s capitol and signed a document claiming Trump had won the state. They said they were “duly elected and qualified” electors and sent the document to Congress.

Ellis was not one of the electors but was later indicted on charges of aiding their efforts to overturn the Arizona presidential election. The lawyer worked closely with Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former personal attorney, who was also indicted in the Arizona election case, to make the case that the GOP leader had legally won the battleground state.

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In her new cooperation deal, Ellis agreed to “completely and truthfully” testify at future trials and provide information about her dealings with Giuliani. 

In exchange, Mayes confirmed that all nine felony charges against Ellis will be dropped and that she will avoid jail time. 

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Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis has agreed to cooperate with authorities to avoid prison time by providing evidence in Arizona’s “fake electors” case surrounding the 2020 election. 

Ellis provided legal counsel to former President Donald Trump 2020 campaign. The lawyer was one of 18 defendants indicted earlier this year for disputing the results of the 2020 election in Arizona. Trump was not among those charged.

Democratic state Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Monday that Ellis agreed to cooperate with the investigation into the electors case. The case surrounds Republicans who have been accused of unlawfully attempting to deliver the state’s 11 electoral votes to Trump after the battleground race was called for President Joe Biden. 

Mayes said Ellis’s “insights are invaluable and will greatly aid the State in proving its case in court” in a statement announcing the deal. 

“As I stated when the initial charges were announced, I will not allow American democracy to be undermined — it is far too important. Today’s announcement is a win for the rule of law,” the Democratic attorney general continued. 

Arizona’s 2020 race between Trump and Biden was one of the closest in the country. Many major networks, including NBC, held off on calling the state for Biden until nine days after Election Day, with final tallies showing Trump lost by under 11,000 votes. 

Trump disputed the election results, telling supporters the following January, “In the state of Arizona, over 36,000 ballots were illegally cast by non-citizens. Two thousand ballots were returned with no address.”

No evidence has been found to back up his claims.

In December 2020, 11 Republicans concerned with alleged voter fraud gathered in Arizona’s capitol and signed a document claiming Trump had won the state. They said they were “duly elected and qualified” electors and sent the document to Congress.

Ellis was not one of the electors but was later indicted on charges of aiding their efforts to overturn the Arizona presidential election. The lawyer worked closely with Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former personal attorney, who was also indicted in the Arizona election case, to make the case that the GOP leader had legally won the battleground state.

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In her new cooperation deal, Ellis agreed to “completely and truthfully” testify at future trials and provide information about her dealings with Giuliani. 

In exchange, Mayes confirmed that all nine felony charges against Ellis will be dropped and that she will avoid jail time. 

, Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis has agreed to cooperate with authorities to avoid prison time by providing evidence in Arizona’s “fake electors” case surrounding the 2020 election.  Ellis provided legal counsel to former President Donald Trump 2020 campaign. The lawyer was one of 18 defendants indicted earlier this year for disputing the results of the 2020 election in Arizona. Trump was not among those charged. Democratic state Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Monday that Ellis agreed to cooperate with the investigation into the electors case. The case surrounds Republicans who have been accused of unlawfully attempting to deliver the state’s 11 electoral votes to Trump after the battleground race was called for President Joe Biden.  My office has reached a cooperation agreement with Jenna Ellis in the fake electors case. Full release here: https://t.co/SEDalBB7i7 pic.twitter.com/jZBpGmFrKe — AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes (@AZAGMayes) August 5, 2024 Mayes said Ellis’s “insights are invaluable and will greatly aid the State in proving its case in court” in a statement announcing the deal.  “As I stated when the initial charges were announced, I will not allow American democracy to be undermined — it is far too important. Today’s announcement is a win for the rule of law,” the Democratic attorney general continued.  Jenna Ellis speaks with her attorney, Franklin Hogue, after pleading guilty to a felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings, inside Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee’s Fulton County Courtroom, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. Ellis, an attorney and prominent conservative media figure, reached a deal with prosecutors Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, and pleaded guilty to a reduced charge over efforts to overturn former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool) Arizona’s 2020 race between Trump and Biden was one of the closest in the country. Many major networks, including NBC, held off on calling the state for Biden until nine days after Election Day, with final tallies showing Trump lost by under 11,000 votes.  Trump disputed the election results, telling supporters the following January, “In the state of Arizona, over 36,000 ballots were illegally cast by non-citizens. Two thousand ballots were returned with no address.” No evidence has been found to back up his claims. In December 2020, 11 Republicans concerned with alleged voter fraud gathered in Arizona’s capitol and signed a document claiming Trump had won the state. They said they were “duly elected and qualified” electors and sent the document to Congress. Ellis was not one of the electors but was later indicted on charges of aiding their efforts to overturn the Arizona presidential election. The lawyer worked closely with Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former personal attorney, who was also indicted in the Arizona election case, to make the case that the GOP leader had legally won the battleground state. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER In her new cooperation deal, Ellis agreed to “completely and truthfully” testify at future trials and provide information about her dealings with Giuliani.  In exchange, Mayes confirmed that all nine felony charges against Ellis will be dropped and that she will avoid jail time. , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jenna.-Ellis.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Utah school districts have made a hefty financial investment in security upgrades as the majority of U.S. educators fear a school shooting.

Last year, Utah lawmakers approved $72 million in funding to help schools install critical security updates. Improved fencing, bulletproof window film, bleeding kits, and security cameras are among the upgrades schools are installing.

Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center reported that 59% of K-12 educators fear a school shooting could take place in their classrooms. 

In a bid to prevent tragedy in their classrooms, more than 150 school districts and charter schools across Utah competed for a piece of the state funding that was allocated through a process overseen by the Utah State Board of Education’s Safe and Healthy Schools Team. 

Charter schools were granted 30% of the funding, while traditional schools were awarded roughly 70%, according to a report by the Salt Lake Tribune. 

Christopher Williams, a spokesman for the Davis School District, which received safety grants for 69 of its 92 schools, told the outlet he was focused on getting bulletproof window film and intercom system upgrades because they could be installed swiftly. 

“The district chose to focus on these needs because the upgrades can be implemented quickly,” Williams said. 

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Cache County School District, North Sanpete School District, Granite School District, and Kane School District were among the other top beneficiaries of the state safety funding, all receiving roughly $3 million. 

While gun violence is rare in Utah schools, school shootings nationwide reached a record high in 2022 before falling the next year.

2024-08-05 22:10:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fstate%2F3111357%2Futah-schools-installing-72-million-security-measures-teachers-nationwide-fear-shootings%2F?w=600&h=450, Utah school districts have made a hefty financial investment in security upgrades as the majority of U.S. educators fear a school shooting. Last year, Utah lawmakers approved $72 million in funding to help schools install critical security updates. Improved fencing, bulletproof window film, bleeding kits, and security cameras are among the upgrades schools are installing.,

Utah school districts have made a hefty financial investment in security upgrades as the majority of U.S. educators fear a school shooting.

Last year, Utah lawmakers approved $72 million in funding to help schools install critical security updates. Improved fencing, bulletproof window film, bleeding kits, and security cameras are among the upgrades schools are installing.

Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center reported that 59% of K-12 educators fear a school shooting could take place in their classrooms. 

In a bid to prevent tragedy in their classrooms, more than 150 school districts and charter schools across Utah competed for a piece of the state funding that was allocated through a process overseen by the Utah State Board of Education’s Safe and Healthy Schools Team. 

Charter schools were granted 30% of the funding, while traditional schools were awarded roughly 70%, according to a report by the Salt Lake Tribune. 

Christopher Williams, a spokesman for the Davis School District, which received safety grants for 69 of its 92 schools, told the outlet he was focused on getting bulletproof window film and intercom system upgrades because they could be installed swiftly. 

“The district chose to focus on these needs because the upgrades can be implemented quickly,” Williams said. 

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Cache County School District, North Sanpete School District, Granite School District, and Kane School District were among the other top beneficiaries of the state safety funding, all receiving roughly $3 million. 

While gun violence is rare in Utah schools, school shootings nationwide reached a record high in 2022 before falling the next year.

, Utah school districts have made a hefty financial investment in security upgrades as the majority of U.S. educators fear a school shooting. Last year, Utah lawmakers approved $72 million in funding to help schools install critical security updates. Improved fencing, bulletproof window film, bleeding kits, and security cameras are among the upgrades schools are installing. Earlier this year, the Pew Research Center reported that 59% of K-12 educators fear a school shooting could take place in their classrooms.  Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) speaks during a news briefing, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Salt Lake City. Cox has approved an overhaul of social media laws meant to shield children from harm as the state fends off multiple lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) In a bid to prevent tragedy in their classrooms, more than 150 school districts and charter schools across Utah competed for a piece of the state funding that was allocated through a process overseen by the Utah State Board of Education’s Safe and Healthy Schools Team.  Charter schools were granted 30% of the funding, while traditional schools were awarded roughly 70%, according to a report by the Salt Lake Tribune.  Christopher Williams, a spokesman for the Davis School District, which received safety grants for 69 of its 92 schools, told the outlet he was focused on getting bulletproof window film and intercom system upgrades because they could be installed swiftly.  “The district chose to focus on these needs because the upgrades can be implemented quickly,” Williams said.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Cache County School District, North Sanpete School District, Granite School District, and Kane School District were among the other top beneficiaries of the state safety funding, all receiving roughly $3 million.  While gun violence is rare in Utah schools, school shootings nationwide reached a record high in 2022 before falling the next year., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AP24075806117235-scaled-1024×683.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

The first round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 10 days.

Here is everything to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

What is it?

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935, creating the Social Security Administration to manage it. The agency sends monthly checks to retirees, meant to reduce or replace their incomes once they stop working.

When am I eligible?

U.S. citizens are eligible for Social Security payments starting at 62 years old. 

When does the check arrive?

Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.

Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 14. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive their checks on Aug. 21, and retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 28.

How can I maximize my check?

The amount beneficiaries receive depends on when they retire, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security.

Payments largely depend on recipients’ retirement age. According to the SSA, retiring at the youngest age, 62, allows up to $2,710 per month, while delaying retirement until age 70 can allot up to $4,873 per month.

Beneficiaries can use the SSA’s calculator to determine a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month. 

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How is it financed?

Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid by both employers and employees. Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes action to prevent it. Analysts estimate the SSA will no longer be able to give out full payments to recipients as early as 2034 due to a rising number of retirees and a shrinking number of workers.

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The first round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 10 days.

Here is everything to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

What is it?

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935, creating the Social Security Administration to manage it. The agency sends monthly checks to retirees, meant to reduce or replace their incomes once they stop working.

When am I eligible?

U.S. citizens are eligible for Social Security payments starting at 62 years old. 

When does the check arrive?

Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.

Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 14. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive their checks on Aug. 21, and retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 28.

How can I maximize my check?

The amount beneficiaries receive depends on when they retire, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security.

Payments largely depend on recipients’ retirement age. According to the SSA, retiring at the youngest age, 62, allows up to $2,710 per month, while delaying retirement until age 70 can allot up to $4,873 per month.

Beneficiaries can use the SSA’s calculator to determine a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month. 

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

How is it financed?

Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid by both employers and employees. Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes action to prevent it. Analysts estimate the SSA will no longer be able to give out full payments to recipients as early as 2034 due to a rising number of retirees and a shrinking number of workers.

, The first round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 10 days. Here is everything to know about this month’s Social Security payments. What is it? President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935, creating the Social Security Administration to manage it. The agency sends monthly checks to retirees, meant to reduce or replace their incomes once they stop working. When am I eligible? U.S. citizens are eligible for Social Security payments starting at 62 years old.  When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born. Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 14. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive their checks on Aug. 21, and retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 28. How can I maximize my check? The amount beneficiaries receive depends on when they retire, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security. Payments largely depend on recipients’ retirement age. According to the SSA, retiring at the youngest age, 62, allows up to $2,710 per month, while delaying retirement until age 70 can allot up to $4,873 per month. Beneficiaries can use the SSA’s calculator to determine a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER How is it financed? Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid by both employers and employees. Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes action to prevent it. Analysts estimate the SSA will no longer be able to give out full payments to recipients as early as 2034 due to a rising number of retirees and a shrinking number of workers., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AP24096430907511.jpg.optimal.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

September’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 26 days.

Typically, SSI recipients receive one payment of $943 each month. However, during August, retirees will receive two checks because they will obtain September’s payment as well.

SSI payments are typically sent on the first of each month, but when the beginning of the month falls on a weekend, the checks are sent the previous Friday. Sept. 1 falls on a Sunday, meaning recipients will receive their payment on Aug. 30, giving retirees two payments in August.

SSI payments are given to those living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.

Applicants who file individually can receive up to $943 per month, couples filing jointly can receive up to $1,415, and essential persons, those who provide SSI recipients with necessary care, receive up to $472. Inflation has caused these amounts to increase by 3.2% since 2023.

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Filers need to be at least partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more or may be expected to result in death,” to be eligible. The maximum amount received is affected by how they apply.

SSI payments and regular Social Security benefits are separate. Those who receive Social Security payments do not automatically qualify for SSI payments and vice versa. Recipients can use a calculator from the SSA to figure out their payment total.

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September’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 26 days.

Typically, SSI recipients receive one payment of $943 each month. However, during August, retirees will receive two checks because they will obtain September’s payment as well.

SSI payments are typically sent on the first of each month, but when the beginning of the month falls on a weekend, the checks are sent the previous Friday. Sept. 1 falls on a Sunday, meaning recipients will receive their payment on Aug. 30, giving retirees two payments in August.

SSI payments are given to those living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.

Applicants who file individually can receive up to $943 per month, couples filing jointly can receive up to $1,415, and essential persons, those who provide SSI recipients with necessary care, receive up to $472. Inflation has caused these amounts to increase by 3.2% since 2023.

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Filers need to be at least partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more or may be expected to result in death,” to be eligible. The maximum amount received is affected by how they apply.

SSI payments and regular Social Security benefits are separate. Those who receive Social Security payments do not automatically qualify for SSI payments and vice versa. Recipients can use a calculator from the SSA to figure out their payment total.

, September’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 26 days. Typically, SSI recipients receive one payment of $943 each month. However, during August, retirees will receive two checks because they will obtain September’s payment as well. SSI payments are typically sent on the first of each month, but when the beginning of the month falls on a weekend, the checks are sent the previous Friday. Sept. 1 falls on a Sunday, meaning recipients will receive their payment on Aug. 30, giving retirees two payments in August. SSI payments are given to those living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration. Applicants who file individually can receive up to $943 per month, couples filing jointly can receive up to $1,415, and essential persons, those who provide SSI recipients with necessary care, receive up to $472. Inflation has caused these amounts to increase by 3.2% since 2023. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Filers need to be at least partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more or may be expected to result in death,” to be eligible. The maximum amount received is affected by how they apply. SSI payments and regular Social Security benefits are separate. Those who receive Social Security payments do not automatically qualify for SSI payments and vice versa. Recipients can use a calculator from the SSA to figure out their payment total., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AP17016697214652.jpg.optimal.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), are holding a joint rally Saturday evening in Atlanta.

The rally, scheduled to start at 5 p.m., will take place at the Georgia State University Convocation Center. Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign rally at the same venue earlier this week.

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Trump’s appearance in the Peach State comes as he vies with Harris to win Georgia’s electoral votes this November. The GOP leader lost the battleground state by a razor-thin margin in 2020, and securing it on Election Day will be critical to pulling off a presidential victory for both parties.

Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) will not be in attendance, according to a report by WABE. Trump’s relationship with the state’s top Republican official was strained after Kemp pushed back against the former president’s assertion that his 2020 presidential loss in Georgia was invalid.

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), are holding a joint rally Saturday evening in Atlanta.

The rally, scheduled to start at 5 p.m., will take place at the Georgia State University Convocation Center. Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign rally at the same venue earlier this week.

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Trump’s appearance in the Peach State comes as he vies with Harris to win Georgia’s electoral votes this November. The GOP leader lost the battleground state by a razor-thin margin in 2020, and securing it on Election Day will be critical to pulling off a presidential victory for both parties.

Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) will not be in attendance, according to a report by WABE. Trump’s relationship with the state’s top Republican official was strained after Kemp pushed back against the former president’s assertion that his 2020 presidential loss in Georgia was invalid.

, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), are holding a joint rally Saturday evening in Atlanta. The rally, scheduled to start at 5 p.m., will take place at the Georgia State University Convocation Center. Vice President Kamala Harris held a campaign rally at the same venue earlier this week. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Trump’s appearance in the Peach State comes as he vies with Harris to win Georgia’s electoral votes this November. The GOP leader lost the battleground state by a razor-thin margin in 2020, and securing it on Election Day will be critical to pulling off a presidential victory for both parties. Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) will not be in attendance, according to a report by WABE. Trump’s relationship with the state’s top Republican official was strained after Kemp pushed back against the former president’s assertion that his 2020 presidential loss in Georgia was invalid., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Trump-and-JD-Vance-appear-together-.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Former President Donald Trump dragged Vice President Kamala Harris into his latest quest to remove a gag order placed on him.

Trump tried to tie Harris to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to bring a New York hush-money case against him and later wielded his subsequent conviction and gag order to keep him from campaigning. 

Trump took to social media on Friday to air his grievances against the Harris campaign, arguing that as part of the Biden administration, the vice president helped hamper his presidential bid by allegedly weaponizing the court system against him. 

“Can anybody believe that I am still under a harsh Gag Order, placed on me by a Highly Conflicted, Unelected, and Acting New York Judge, which makes it very difficult to Campaign, especially when Crazy Kamala Harris is using this Witch Hunt against me?” Trump said in a post to Truth Social.

“Every major Legal Scholar and Pundit has said that this case is a SCAM and a HOAX, and that I did nothing wrong. Story after story has been written that the Judge had no right to do what he did, that it was a political decision against the Opponent of Crooked Joe Biden and Crazy Kamala,” Trump continued. 

While Justice Juan Merchan lifted parts of the gag order in May, Trump’s legal team again appealed the restriction on July 30, requesting for it to be lifted so the former president could respond to Harris’s claim that the presidential race is a choice between a prosecutor and a “convicted felon.” A federal judge slapped down a post-conviction challenge from Trump’s legal team to remove his gag order on Thursday. 

As Trump reacted to the ruling the next day, he continued to request that “the Gag Order should be voided at once.”

“Based on the Immunity Decision just handed down by the United States Supreme Court, and for many other reasons, this case should be IMMEDIATELY terminated!” Trump said. 

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Since Trump’s historic New York criminal conviction in May, Harris has seized on his conviction as fodder for her campaign.

“Before I was elected as vice president, I was a courtroom prosecutor,” Harris said in July. “In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women. Fraudsters who ripped off consumers. Cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say: I know Donald Trump’s type.”

2024-08-03 20:05:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3109907%2Ftrump-pulls-crazy-kamala-into-gag-order-controversy%2F?w=600&h=450, Former President Donald Trump dragged Vice President Kamala Harris into his latest quest to remove a gag order placed on him. Trump tried to tie Harris to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to bring a New York hush-money case against him and later wielded his subsequent conviction and gag order to keep him from,

Former President Donald Trump dragged Vice President Kamala Harris into his latest quest to remove a gag order placed on him.

Trump tried to tie Harris to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to bring a New York hush-money case against him and later wielded his subsequent conviction and gag order to keep him from campaigning. 

Trump took to social media on Friday to air his grievances against the Harris campaign, arguing that as part of the Biden administration, the vice president helped hamper his presidential bid by allegedly weaponizing the court system against him. 

“Can anybody believe that I am still under a harsh Gag Order, placed on me by a Highly Conflicted, Unelected, and Acting New York Judge, which makes it very difficult to Campaign, especially when Crazy Kamala Harris is using this Witch Hunt against me?” Trump said in a post to Truth Social.

“Every major Legal Scholar and Pundit has said that this case is a SCAM and a HOAX, and that I did nothing wrong. Story after story has been written that the Judge had no right to do what he did, that it was a political decision against the Opponent of Crooked Joe Biden and Crazy Kamala,” Trump continued. 

While Justice Juan Merchan lifted parts of the gag order in May, Trump’s legal team again appealed the restriction on July 30, requesting for it to be lifted so the former president could respond to Harris’s claim that the presidential race is a choice between a prosecutor and a “convicted felon.” A federal judge slapped down a post-conviction challenge from Trump’s legal team to remove his gag order on Thursday. 

As Trump reacted to the ruling the next day, he continued to request that “the Gag Order should be voided at once.”

“Based on the Immunity Decision just handed down by the United States Supreme Court, and for many other reasons, this case should be IMMEDIATELY terminated!” Trump said. 

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Since Trump’s historic New York criminal conviction in May, Harris has seized on his conviction as fodder for her campaign.

“Before I was elected as vice president, I was a courtroom prosecutor,” Harris said in July. “In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women. Fraudsters who ripped off consumers. Cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say: I know Donald Trump’s type.”

, Former President Donald Trump dragged Vice President Kamala Harris into his latest quest to remove a gag order placed on him. Trump tried to tie Harris to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to bring a New York hush-money case against him and later wielded his subsequent conviction and gag order to keep him from campaigning.  Trump took to social media on Friday to air his grievances against the Harris campaign, arguing that as part of the Biden administration, the vice president helped hamper his presidential bid by allegedly weaponizing the court system against him.  “Can anybody believe that I am still under a harsh Gag Order, placed on me by a Highly Conflicted, Unelected, and Acting New York Judge, which makes it very difficult to Campaign, especially when Crazy Kamala Harris is using this Witch Hunt against me?” Trump said in a post to Truth Social. “Every major Legal Scholar and Pundit has said that this case is a SCAM and a HOAX, and that I did nothing wrong. Story after story has been written that the Judge had no right to do what he did, that it was a political decision against the Opponent of Crooked Joe Biden and Crazy Kamala,” Trump continued.  Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court in his criminal hush money trial in New York, May 30, 2024. (Michael M. Santiago/Pool Photo via AP, File) While Justice Juan Merchan lifted parts of the gag order in May, Trump’s legal team again appealed the restriction on July 30, requesting for it to be lifted so the former president could respond to Harris’s claim that the presidential race is a choice between a prosecutor and a “convicted felon.” A federal judge slapped down a post-conviction challenge from Trump’s legal team to remove his gag order on Thursday.  As Trump reacted to the ruling the next day, he continued to request that “the Gag Order should be voided at once.” “Based on the Immunity Decision just handed down by the United States Supreme Court, and for many other reasons, this case should be IMMEDIATELY terminated!” Trump said.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Since Trump’s historic New York criminal conviction in May, Harris has seized on his conviction as fodder for her campaign. “Before I was elected as vice president, I was a courtroom prosecutor,” Harris said in July. “In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women. Fraudsters who ripped off consumers. Cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say: I know Donald Trump’s type.”, , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Trump-Gag-Order.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy warned playing identity politics is not worth sacrificing American unity as two of the country’s top political figures fire up tribal warfare.

Identity-charged campaigning has become a major part of the political discourse during the 2024 presidential campaign of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. 

Trump made headlines this week after launching an attack questioning Harris’s bi-racial roots. Harris supporters recently hosted a “White Dudes for Harris” Zoom call that excited Democratic donors while drawing criticisms about segregation from Republicans.

Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), has been criticized for comments he made about women and views on non-white immigrants influencing the U.S.

And both of the major presidential contenders have made no secret of the fact that they’re in dueling bids to gain chunks of the black and Hispanic vote. 

As an Indian American, Ramaswamy issued a rousing endorsement of Trump after he dropped his challenge against the MAGA leader. Despite getting passed over as Trump’s running mate, the entrepreneur has been a zealous advocate for Trump and the party.

But even as he cheered on Trump during a recent Fox News interview, the 38-year-old worried that appealing to voters on the basis of various identities undermines national unity in a bid for votes. 

“We’re actually American,” Ramaswamy noted. “I don’t think we should be relying on these ethnic identities at all.” 

Although he’s the son of immigrants from India, Ramaswamy said he doesn’t want to watch politicians wielding race and ethnicity as a deciding factor in elections. 

“That shouldn’t be how this election is decided one way or another. It should be decided on our own identity as Americans and what our vision is for the future of the country,” the former presidential candidate told the outlet. 

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Last week, Ramaswamy voiced similar concerns during an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham. At the time, Ramaswamy warned Trump against waging “micro attacks” against Harris. He argued that because Harris “has made identity politics a core part of her personality” it would be hard for Trump to “attack her personally.” 

At the time, Ramaswamy said Harris invited “that type of criticism” because she leans into “identity politics.”

2024-08-03 18:26:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3109865%2Fwhy-ramaswamy-wants-harris-trump-stop-playing-identity-politics%2F?w=600&h=450, Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy warned playing identity politics is not worth sacrificing American unity as two of the country’s top political figures fire up tribal warfare. Identity-charged campaigning has become a major part of the political discourse during the 2024 presidential campaign of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.  Trump made,

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy warned playing identity politics is not worth sacrificing American unity as two of the country’s top political figures fire up tribal warfare.

Identity-charged campaigning has become a major part of the political discourse during the 2024 presidential campaign of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. 

Trump made headlines this week after launching an attack questioning Harris’s bi-racial roots. Harris supporters recently hosted a “White Dudes for Harris” Zoom call that excited Democratic donors while drawing criticisms about segregation from Republicans.

Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), has been criticized for comments he made about women and views on non-white immigrants influencing the U.S.

And both of the major presidential contenders have made no secret of the fact that they’re in dueling bids to gain chunks of the black and Hispanic vote. 

As an Indian American, Ramaswamy issued a rousing endorsement of Trump after he dropped his challenge against the MAGA leader. Despite getting passed over as Trump’s running mate, the entrepreneur has been a zealous advocate for Trump and the party.

But even as he cheered on Trump during a recent Fox News interview, the 38-year-old worried that appealing to voters on the basis of various identities undermines national unity in a bid for votes. 

“We’re actually American,” Ramaswamy noted. “I don’t think we should be relying on these ethnic identities at all.” 

Although he’s the son of immigrants from India, Ramaswamy said he doesn’t want to watch politicians wielding race and ethnicity as a deciding factor in elections. 

“That shouldn’t be how this election is decided one way or another. It should be decided on our own identity as Americans and what our vision is for the future of the country,” the former presidential candidate told the outlet. 

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Last week, Ramaswamy voiced similar concerns during an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham. At the time, Ramaswamy warned Trump against waging “micro attacks” against Harris. He argued that because Harris “has made identity politics a core part of her personality” it would be hard for Trump to “attack her personally.” 

At the time, Ramaswamy said Harris invited “that type of criticism” because she leans into “identity politics.”

, Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy warned playing identity politics is not worth sacrificing American unity as two of the country’s top political figures fire up tribal warfare. Identity-charged campaigning has become a major part of the political discourse during the 2024 presidential campaign of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.  Trump made headlines this week after launching an attack questioning Harris’s bi-racial roots. Harris supporters recently hosted a “White Dudes for Harris” Zoom call that excited Democratic donors while drawing criticisms about segregation from Republicans. Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), has been criticized for comments he made about women and views on non-white immigrants influencing the U.S. And both of the major presidential contenders have made no secret of the fact that they’re in dueling bids to gain chunks of the black and Hispanic vote.  As an Indian American, Ramaswamy issued a rousing endorsement of Trump after he dropped his challenge against the MAGA leader. Despite getting passed over as Trump’s running mate, the entrepreneur has been a zealous advocate for Trump and the party. But even as he cheered on Trump during a recent Fox News interview, the 38-year-old worried that appealing to voters on the basis of various identities undermines national unity in a bid for votes.  Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife Apoorva walk on stage after a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami. Ramaswamy’s presidential campaign has seemingly mirrored his meteoric rise as a biotech entrepreneur.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File) “We’re actually American,” Ramaswamy noted. “I don’t think we should be relying on these ethnic identities at all.”  Although he’s the son of immigrants from India, Ramaswamy said he doesn’t want to watch politicians wielding race and ethnicity as a deciding factor in elections.  “That shouldn’t be how this election is decided one way or another. It should be decided on our own identity as Americans and what our vision is for the future of the country,” the former presidential candidate told the outlet.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Last week, Ramaswamy voiced similar concerns during an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham. At the time, Ramaswamy warned Trump against waging “micro attacks” against Harris. He argued that because Harris “has made identity politics a core part of her personality” it would be hard for Trump to “attack her personally.”  At the time, Ramaswamy said Harris invited “that type of criticism” because she leans into “identity politics.”, , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Vivek.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are pouring nearly a quarter of a billion dollars into Pennsylvania, which is a state deemed critical to winning the White House. 

The duo’s campaigns are funneling a combined $210 million dollars into the Keystone state, more than double what they’re spending on other battleground races, according to a report from Axios. 

The funding will target Pennsylvania voters with TV, digital, and radio ads. Harris is projected to spend more than $109 million compared to Trump’s $101.7 million in the eight months between the end of the Republican primary and Nov. 5. 

The Harris and Trump campaigns’ decision to pump twice the funding into Pennsylvania as they have into Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Nevada, and Arizona, comes as the presidential race tightens. 

Two recent polls indicate Pennsylvania’s high-stakes race is highly competitive. A Bloomberg News/Morning Consult survey indicates Trump leads Harris by 4 percentage points while another survey conducted by Public Policy Polling shows Harris trailing Trump, 48% to 47%, with 5% undecided. 

Harris is rumored to be weighing Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) as her running mate, and the Republican and Democratic parties are weighing strategies to win the state this November. Shapiro is favorably viewed across his home state and could draw from his well of support to help the Harris ticket shore up votes in Pennsylvania.

Harris allegedly plans to interview Shapiro this weekend as she vets vice presidential contenders, according to a report from the Washington Post. 

Trump won Pennsylvania and, with it, the presidency in 2016, only to lose both four years later. In 2020, Biden flipped the state by roughly 80,000 votes. 

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After narrowly surviving an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally this month, the GOP leader returned to the state to campaign in Harrisburg earlier this week.

Meanwhile, Harris is set to hold her first rally with her new vice presidential nominee on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2024-08-03 16:25:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3109840%2Ftrump-harris-double-spending-swing-states-pennsylvania%2F?w=600&h=450, Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are pouring nearly a quarter of a billion dollars into Pennsylvania, which is a state deemed critical to winning the White House.  The duo’s campaigns are funneling a combined $210 million dollars into the Keystone state, more than double what they’re spending on other battleground races,

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are pouring nearly a quarter of a billion dollars into Pennsylvania, which is a state deemed critical to winning the White House. 

The duo’s campaigns are funneling a combined $210 million dollars into the Keystone state, more than double what they’re spending on other battleground races, according to a report from Axios. 

The funding will target Pennsylvania voters with TV, digital, and radio ads. Harris is projected to spend more than $109 million compared to Trump’s $101.7 million in the eight months between the end of the Republican primary and Nov. 5. 

The Harris and Trump campaigns’ decision to pump twice the funding into Pennsylvania as they have into Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Nevada, and Arizona, comes as the presidential race tightens. 

Two recent polls indicate Pennsylvania’s high-stakes race is highly competitive. A Bloomberg News/Morning Consult survey indicates Trump leads Harris by 4 percentage points while another survey conducted by Public Policy Polling shows Harris trailing Trump, 48% to 47%, with 5% undecided. 

Harris is rumored to be weighing Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) as her running mate, and the Republican and Democratic parties are weighing strategies to win the state this November. Shapiro is favorably viewed across his home state and could draw from his well of support to help the Harris ticket shore up votes in Pennsylvania.

Harris allegedly plans to interview Shapiro this weekend as she vets vice presidential contenders, according to a report from the Washington Post. 

Trump won Pennsylvania and, with it, the presidency in 2016, only to lose both four years later. In 2020, Biden flipped the state by roughly 80,000 votes. 

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After narrowly surviving an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally this month, the GOP leader returned to the state to campaign in Harrisburg earlier this week.

Meanwhile, Harris is set to hold her first rally with her new vice presidential nominee on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

, Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are pouring nearly a quarter of a billion dollars into Pennsylvania, which is a state deemed critical to winning the White House.  The duo’s campaigns are funneling a combined $210 million dollars into the Keystone state, more than double what they’re spending on other battleground races, according to a report from Axios.  The funding will target Pennsylvania voters with TV, digital, and radio ads. Harris is projected to spend more than $109 million compared to Trump’s $101.7 million in the eight months between the end of the Republican primary and Nov. 5.  The Harris and Trump campaigns’ decision to pump twice the funding into Pennsylvania as they have into Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Nevada, and Arizona, comes as the presidential race tightens.  Trump gestures to the crowd after speaking at a campaign rally, July 31, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) Two recent polls indicate Pennsylvania’s high-stakes race is highly competitive. A Bloomberg News/Morning Consult survey indicates Trump leads Harris by 4 percentage points while another survey conducted by Public Policy Polling shows Harris trailing Trump, 48% to 47%, with 5% undecided.  Harris is rumored to be weighing Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) as her running mate, and the Republican and Democratic parties are weighing strategies to win the state this November. Shapiro is favorably viewed across his home state and could draw from his well of support to help the Harris ticket shore up votes in Pennsylvania. Harris allegedly plans to interview Shapiro this weekend as she vets vice presidential contenders, according to a report from the Washington Post.  Trump won Pennsylvania and, with it, the presidency in 2016, only to lose both four years later. In 2020, Biden flipped the state by roughly 80,000 votes.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER After narrowly surviving an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally this month, the GOP leader returned to the state to campaign in Harrisburg earlier this week. Meanwhile, Harris is set to hold her first rally with her new vice presidential nominee on Aug. 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Harris-PA.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

A Utah state representative is challenging Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) in the state’s Supreme Court after losing his primary race to the Republican governor. 

Republican Phil Lyman filed a lawsuit requesting the state’s highest court to “annul the June 25, 2024, primary election” and rename himself as the Utah Republican Party nominee for governor.

During the Utah Republican Party Nominating Convention in April, Lyman secured more than 60% of the delegate vote, earning him a spot on the GOP’s gubernatorial primary ballot. 

Cox also met the state’s qualifications to appear on the primary ballot, albeit through a different process. There are several pathways for a candidate to put their name on the ballot in Utah, according to state law SB54.

Both a party caucus, which was the route Lyman took, and a signature gathering initiative, which Cox selected, are viable options for candidates to gain access to primary ballots. The incumbent governor collected the necessary 28,000 signatures from registered Republicans, legally assuring him a place on the ballot. 

The two Republicans went on to duel during the primary election, where Lyman suffered a crushing defeat to Cox. In June, the governor handily won the election 58% to 42%.

More than a month later, Lyman’s challenge to the election results alleges the Utah Republican Party’s “internal process” should have enabled him to skip the primary election, due to his strong performance during the nominating convention. His lawsuit requests the court to designate all candidates who received 60% of the party’s caucus vote as the nominee on the general election ballot.

“Although SB54 created two paths to the Primary election, it did not change the internal procedures of the party that if a single candidate achieves over 60% of the caucus vote, that candidate is certified to the state for placement on the general election ballot, and no primary is held for that office,” wrote Lyman.

Other Republicans in the western state disagree with their colleague’s assessment that internal party rules take precedence over state law. 

State Sen. Todd Weiler and Utah GOP Chairman Rob Axson told Deseret News they believe party documents have less power than state authority. 

“The Republican Party last fall told the Utah elections office, ‘We’re going to participate in the 2024 election as a QPP, qualified political party,’ which means we’ll accept signature candidates and convention candidates,” Weiler said.

Meanwhile, Axson said that unless there is a court decision to the contrary, “The rules, the bylaws, the Constitution, the foundational documents of that organization, practice and even just out of habit or tradition, all of those things are superseded by state law, which itself is superseded by federal law.”

In response to the representative’s actions, the Cox campaign argued that Lyman’s “dangerous” lawsuit undermined the democratic electoral process. 

“Rep. Lyman’s attempt to undo a democratic election rather than honor the will of the people is not just sad, but dangerous,” Matt Lusty, a Cox campaign spokesman, said.

“It’s the kind of action you see in a banana republic and not the United States of America,” Lusty said. “Half the candidates in the primary election lost. In our proud American tradition, almost all of them did so with grace and poise. We encourage Mr. Lyman and his camp to do the same.”

Lyman pushed back against criticism in a social media post announcing the lawsuit on Friday.

“Spencer Cox and Deidre Henderson knowingly and unconstitutionally forced multiple Republican convention winners to go to an illegitimate primary, a most severe form of election fraud that harmed not only the candidates via the substantial money spent, but also harmed Utah Republican voters who were mislead to believe this fake primary was a part of the nomination process,” Lyman said in a post to X. 

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He added that “he is not at odds with the party and does not want this action to be seen as unfriendly toward the Utah GOP.”

The Washington Examiner reached out to the Lyman and Cox campaigns for comment. 

2024-08-03 14:57:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fstate%2F3109806%2Frepublican-lawmaker-contests-utahs-election-process-fight-upend-governor%2F?w=600&h=450, A Utah state representative is challenging Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) in the state’s Supreme Court after losing his primary race to the Republican governor.  Republican Phil Lyman filed a lawsuit requesting the state’s highest court to “annul the June 25, 2024, primary election” and rename himself as the Utah Republican Party nominee for governor. During,

A Utah state representative is challenging Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) in the state’s Supreme Court after losing his primary race to the Republican governor. 

Republican Phil Lyman filed a lawsuit requesting the state’s highest court to “annul the June 25, 2024, primary election” and rename himself as the Utah Republican Party nominee for governor.

During the Utah Republican Party Nominating Convention in April, Lyman secured more than 60% of the delegate vote, earning him a spot on the GOP’s gubernatorial primary ballot. 

Cox also met the state’s qualifications to appear on the primary ballot, albeit through a different process. There are several pathways for a candidate to put their name on the ballot in Utah, according to state law SB54.

Both a party caucus, which was the route Lyman took, and a signature gathering initiative, which Cox selected, are viable options for candidates to gain access to primary ballots. The incumbent governor collected the necessary 28,000 signatures from registered Republicans, legally assuring him a place on the ballot. 

The two Republicans went on to duel during the primary election, where Lyman suffered a crushing defeat to Cox. In June, the governor handily won the election 58% to 42%.

More than a month later, Lyman’s challenge to the election results alleges the Utah Republican Party’s “internal process” should have enabled him to skip the primary election, due to his strong performance during the nominating convention. His lawsuit requests the court to designate all candidates who received 60% of the party’s caucus vote as the nominee on the general election ballot.

“Although SB54 created two paths to the Primary election, it did not change the internal procedures of the party that if a single candidate achieves over 60% of the caucus vote, that candidate is certified to the state for placement on the general election ballot, and no primary is held for that office,” wrote Lyman.

Other Republicans in the western state disagree with their colleague’s assessment that internal party rules take precedence over state law. 

State Sen. Todd Weiler and Utah GOP Chairman Rob Axson told Deseret News they believe party documents have less power than state authority. 

“The Republican Party last fall told the Utah elections office, ‘We’re going to participate in the 2024 election as a QPP, qualified political party,’ which means we’ll accept signature candidates and convention candidates,” Weiler said.

Meanwhile, Axson said that unless there is a court decision to the contrary, “The rules, the bylaws, the Constitution, the foundational documents of that organization, practice and even just out of habit or tradition, all of those things are superseded by state law, which itself is superseded by federal law.”

In response to the representative’s actions, the Cox campaign argued that Lyman’s “dangerous” lawsuit undermined the democratic electoral process. 

“Rep. Lyman’s attempt to undo a democratic election rather than honor the will of the people is not just sad, but dangerous,” Matt Lusty, a Cox campaign spokesman, said.

“It’s the kind of action you see in a banana republic and not the United States of America,” Lusty said. “Half the candidates in the primary election lost. In our proud American tradition, almost all of them did so with grace and poise. We encourage Mr. Lyman and his camp to do the same.”

Lyman pushed back against criticism in a social media post announcing the lawsuit on Friday.

“Spencer Cox and Deidre Henderson knowingly and unconstitutionally forced multiple Republican convention winners to go to an illegitimate primary, a most severe form of election fraud that harmed not only the candidates via the substantial money spent, but also harmed Utah Republican voters who were mislead to believe this fake primary was a part of the nomination process,” Lyman said in a post to X. 

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He added that “he is not at odds with the party and does not want this action to be seen as unfriendly toward the Utah GOP.”

The Washington Examiner reached out to the Lyman and Cox campaigns for comment. 

, A Utah state representative is challenging Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) in the state’s Supreme Court after losing his primary race to the Republican governor.  Republican Phil Lyman filed a lawsuit requesting the state’s highest court to “annul the June 25, 2024, primary election” and rename himself as the Utah Republican Party nominee for governor. During the Utah Republican Party Nominating Convention in April, Lyman secured more than 60% of the delegate vote, earning him a spot on the GOP’s gubernatorial primary ballot.  Cox also met the state’s qualifications to appear on the primary ballot, albeit through a different process. There are several pathways for a candidate to put their name on the ballot in Utah, according to state law SB54. Both a party caucus, which was the route Lyman took, and a signature gathering initiative, which Cox selected, are viable options for candidates to gain access to primary ballots. The incumbent governor collected the necessary 28,000 signatures from registered Republicans, legally assuring him a place on the ballot.  The two Republicans went on to duel during the primary election, where Lyman suffered a crushing defeat to Cox. In June, the governor handily won the election 58% to 42%. Incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox, left, shakes hands with Utah State Rep. Phil Lyman after Utah’s gubernatorial GOP primary debate on June 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City. Cox is also set to face his primary challenger, Lyman, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.Cox, the moderate Republican, who took office in 2021, is expected to win among primary voters even after he was booed earlier this year by GOP convention delegates, who tend to lean farther right. (Isaac Hale/The Deseret News via AP, Pool) More than a month later, Lyman’s challenge to the election results alleges the Utah Republican Party’s “internal process” should have enabled him to skip the primary election, due to his strong performance during the nominating convention. His lawsuit requests the court to designate all candidates who received 60% of the party’s caucus vote as the nominee on the general election ballot. “Although SB54 created two paths to the Primary election, it did not change the internal procedures of the party that if a single candidate achieves over 60% of the caucus vote, that candidate is certified to the state for placement on the general election ballot, and no primary is held for that office,” wrote Lyman. PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2024 Lyman for Utah Campaign Files Petition for Extraordinary Writ with Utah Supreme Court SALT LAKE CITY — Republican candidate for governor Phil Lyman has filed a petition for extraordinary writ of declaratory and injunctive…— Phil Lyman for Governor (@phil_lyman) August 2, 2024 Other Republicans in the western state disagree with their colleague’s assessment that internal party rules take precedence over state law.  State Sen. Todd Weiler and Utah GOP Chairman Rob Axson told Deseret News they believe party documents have less power than state authority.  “The Republican Party last fall told the Utah elections office, ‘We’re going to participate in the 2024 election as a QPP, qualified political party,’ which means we’ll accept signature candidates and convention candidates,” Weiler said. Meanwhile, Axson said that unless there is a court decision to the contrary, “The rules, the bylaws, the Constitution, the foundational documents of that organization, practice and even just out of habit or tradition, all of those things are superseded by state law, which itself is superseded by federal law.” In response to the representative’s actions, the Cox campaign argued that Lyman’s “dangerous” lawsuit undermined the democratic electoral process.  “Rep. Lyman’s attempt to undo a democratic election rather than honor the will of the people is not just sad, but dangerous,” Matt Lusty, a Cox campaign spokesman, said. “It’s the kind of action you see in a banana republic and not the United States of America,” Lusty said. “Half the candidates in the primary election lost. In our proud American tradition, almost all of them did so with grace and poise. We encourage Mr. Lyman and his camp to do the same.” Lyman pushed back against criticism in a social media post announcing the lawsuit on Friday. “Spencer Cox and Deidre Henderson knowingly and unconstitutionally forced multiple Republican convention winners to go to an illegitimate primary, a most severe form of election fraud that harmed not only the candidates via the substantial money spent, but also harmed Utah Republican voters who were mislead to believe this fake primary was a part of the nomination process,” Lyman said in a post to X.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER He added that “he is not at odds with the party and does not want this action to be seen as unfriendly toward the Utah GOP.” The Washington Examiner reached out to the Lyman and Cox campaigns for comment. , , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lyman.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris, but she rejected the new terms. 

The GOP nominee said on Friday evening he would meet Harris in Pennsylvania next month for a debate hosted by Fox News. Trump also announced he had negotiated debate terms that would include an audience, which was not part of the first presidential debate between the Republican leader and President Joe Biden. 

“I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump said in a late-night post to Truth Social.

“The Debate was previously scheduled against Sleepy Joe Biden on ABC, but has been terminated in that Biden will no longer be a participant, and I am in litigation against ABC Network and George Slopadopoulos, thereby creating a conflict of interest,” he said. “The FoxNews Debate will be held in the Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at a site in an area to be determined. The Moderators of the Debate will be Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, and the Rules will be similar to the Rules of my Debate with Sleepy Joe, who has been treated horribly by his Party – BUT WITH A FULL ARENA AUDIENCE!….” 

Harris clapped back at Trump’s debate swap, slamming the former president’s attempt to change the host network to Fox, saying she planned to stick with the previous ABC plan. 

“Donald Trump is running scared and trying to back out of the debate he already agreed to and running straight to Fox News to bail him out,”  Harris for President communications director Michael Tyler said in comments to the Washington Examiner. 

“He needs to stop playing games and show up to the debate he already committed to on Sept 10,” the Harris spokesman said of Trump.

 “The Vice President will be there one way or the other to take the opportunity to speak to a prime time national audience,” Tyler continued. 

The Harris campaign says it is willing to discuss alternative debate options after Sept. 10. 

“Mr. Anytime, anywhere, anyplace should have no problem with that unless he’s too scared to show up on the 10th,” the campaign said. 

It’s not clear whether Fox News has agreed to the former president’s terms. 

While Trump has consistently expressed a desire to do a head-to-head matchup with his Democratic opponent, the MAGA leader attracted widespread speculation he would refuse to do so after declining to commit to a debate for more than a week. 

After Trump told Fox News earlier this week he “could make a case” for not debating Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee ridiculed him for “pulling out of the debate,” and made it a talking point for her campaign.

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Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee announced plans to launch an entire advertising campaign built around the debacle. Charges that the GOP leader backed out of the debate because he “knows the only way he can win is if he hides his dangerous Project 2025 agenda,” were set to follow Trump across state lines as he campaigned. 

Trump has repeatedly disavowed Project 2025, which the Heritage Foundation created as the political infrastructure to wield a Republican agenda given a Republican win this November.

2024-08-03 13:35:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3109742%2Ftrump-agrees-debate-harris-on-his-own-terms%2F?w=600&h=450, Former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris, but she rejected the new terms.  The GOP nominee said on Friday evening he would meet Harris in Pennsylvania next month for a debate hosted by Fox News. Trump also announced he had negotiated debate terms that would include an audience, which was not part of the first presidential debate between,

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris, but she rejected the new terms. 

The GOP nominee said on Friday evening he would meet Harris in Pennsylvania next month for a debate hosted by Fox News. Trump also announced he had negotiated debate terms that would include an audience, which was not part of the first presidential debate between the Republican leader and President Joe Biden. 

“I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump said in a late-night post to Truth Social.

“The Debate was previously scheduled against Sleepy Joe Biden on ABC, but has been terminated in that Biden will no longer be a participant, and I am in litigation against ABC Network and George Slopadopoulos, thereby creating a conflict of interest,” he said. “The FoxNews Debate will be held in the Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at a site in an area to be determined. The Moderators of the Debate will be Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, and the Rules will be similar to the Rules of my Debate with Sleepy Joe, who has been treated horribly by his Party – BUT WITH A FULL ARENA AUDIENCE!….” 

Harris clapped back at Trump’s debate swap, slamming the former president’s attempt to change the host network to Fox, saying she planned to stick with the previous ABC plan. 

“Donald Trump is running scared and trying to back out of the debate he already agreed to and running straight to Fox News to bail him out,”  Harris for President communications director Michael Tyler said in comments to the Washington Examiner. 

“He needs to stop playing games and show up to the debate he already committed to on Sept 10,” the Harris spokesman said of Trump.

 “The Vice President will be there one way or the other to take the opportunity to speak to a prime time national audience,” Tyler continued. 

The Harris campaign says it is willing to discuss alternative debate options after Sept. 10. 

“Mr. Anytime, anywhere, anyplace should have no problem with that unless he’s too scared to show up on the 10th,” the campaign said. 

It’s not clear whether Fox News has agreed to the former president’s terms. 

While Trump has consistently expressed a desire to do a head-to-head matchup with his Democratic opponent, the MAGA leader attracted widespread speculation he would refuse to do so after declining to commit to a debate for more than a week. 

After Trump told Fox News earlier this week he “could make a case” for not debating Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee ridiculed him for “pulling out of the debate,” and made it a talking point for her campaign.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee announced plans to launch an entire advertising campaign built around the debacle. Charges that the GOP leader backed out of the debate because he “knows the only way he can win is if he hides his dangerous Project 2025 agenda,” were set to follow Trump across state lines as he campaigned. 

Trump has repeatedly disavowed Project 2025, which the Heritage Foundation created as the political infrastructure to wield a Republican agenda given a Republican win this November.

, Former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris, but she rejected the new terms.  The GOP nominee said on Friday evening he would meet Harris in Pennsylvania next month for a debate hosted by Fox News. Trump also announced he had negotiated debate terms that would include an audience, which was not part of the first presidential debate between the Republican leader and President Joe Biden.  “I have agreed with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump said in a late-night post to Truth Social. “The Debate was previously scheduled against Sleepy Joe Biden on ABC, but has been terminated in that Biden will no longer be a participant, and I am in litigation against ABC Network and George Slopadopoulos, thereby creating a conflict of interest,” he said. “The FoxNews Debate will be held in the Great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at a site in an area to be determined. The Moderators of the Debate will be Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, and the Rules will be similar to the Rules of my Debate with Sleepy Joe, who has been treated horribly by his Party – BUT WITH A FULL ARENA AUDIENCE!….”  Harris clapped back at Trump’s debate swap, slamming the former president’s attempt to change the host network to Fox, saying she planned to stick with the previous ABC plan.  “Donald Trump is running scared and trying to back out of the debate he already agreed to and running straight to Fox News to bail him out,”  Harris for President communications director Michael Tyler said in comments to the Washington Examiner.  “He needs to stop playing games and show up to the debate he already committed to on Sept 10,” the Harris spokesman said of Trump.  “The Vice President will be there one way or the other to take the opportunity to speak to a prime time national audience,” Tyler continued.  The Harris campaign says it is willing to discuss alternative debate options after Sept. 10.  “Mr. Anytime, anywhere, anyplace should have no problem with that unless he’s too scared to show up on the 10th,” the campaign said.  It’s not clear whether Fox News has agreed to the former president’s terms.  While Trump has consistently expressed a desire to do a head-to-head matchup with his Democratic opponent, the MAGA leader attracted widespread speculation he would refuse to do so after declining to commit to a debate for more than a week.  After Trump told Fox News earlier this week he “could make a case” for not debating Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee ridiculed him for “pulling out of the debate,” and made it a talking point for her campaign. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee announced plans to launch an entire advertising campaign built around the debacle. Charges that the GOP leader backed out of the debate because he “knows the only way he can win is if he hides his dangerous Project 2025 agenda,” were set to follow Trump across state lines as he campaigned.  Trump has repeatedly disavowed Project 2025, which the Heritage Foundation created as the political infrastructure to wield a Republican agenda given a Republican win this November., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Donald-Trump-Kamala-Harris.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Emily Hallas,