A federal judge upheld the jury’s defamation verdict against Rudy Giuliani in a 48-page opinion.
‘Fan the Flame’ Staffer to Lead Wisconsin GOP
“The director of Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign in Wisconsin, who pushed allegations of widespread fraud that were ultimately debunked, has been hired to run the Republican Party of Wisconsin heading into the November election,” the AP reports.
“Andrew Iverson will serve as executive director of the Wisconsin GOP as it prepares to host the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, the state party announced Friday.”
How Donald Trump Is a Threat to Truth Social Investors
“Trump Media & Technology Group, the Truth Social parent company majority-owned by former president Donald Trump, filed a document with the Securities and Exchange Commission this morning that helpfully details all of the ways Trump himself poses a threat to the company and its shareholders,” Wired reports.
Chris Sununu Is No Different Than Matt Gaetz
Jonathan Last: “It’s important to note that Sununu didn’t have to go on This Week.”
“If his conscience requires him to vote for Trump, no matter what, Sununu could do that quietly, in the privacy of his own voting booth. Volunteering to go on TV and promote Trump is a choice. Showing up and then spouting lies on Trump’s behalf is another choice.”
“Functionally, Chris Sununu is as active a part of Trump’s campaign as Matt Gaetz or MTG, or any of the other MAGA freaks. And it seems not to bother him that these people would poleaxe him if given a second’s chance. It seems not to bother him that his political career is over. He’s not just willing to exit public life on his knees—he’s eager to do it.”
“In the end, it doesn’t matter if Sununu is a mountebank, a coward, or a fool. Those three characters are equally pernicious.”
“What matters is that the rest of us understand that it is the Chris Sununus of the world who make this ongoing authoritarian attempt possible.”
Bonus Quote of the Day
“Why wouldn’t we? Trump is right all the time. Trump is right all the time.”
— Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), when asked if he supported extending the 2017 tax cuts.
Gavin Newsom Can’t Help Himself
Mark Leibovich: “By the time we met at the end of March, Newsom had fashioned himself as a kind of presidential super-surrogate — a chief alleviator of fears about Biden’s lagging poll numbers, advanced age, and ability to again defeat Donald Trump.”
“But being a super-surrogate requires a performative humility, subordinating one’s own ambition to the candidate’s. This is not something that comes naturally to a restless dazzler such as Newsom.”
Trump Must Prove Legitimacy of $175 Million Bond Today
Wall Street Journal: “The former president has until Monday to show the financial bona fides of the $175 million bond he obtained to cover the judgment while he appeals. The New York attorney general’s office, which won the judgment after suing him for a yearslong scheme to inflate his wealth for financial gain, called the bond into question earlier this month.”
“Knight Specialty Insurance, the little-known insurer that issued Trump the bond, isn’t on a list of federally approved sureties. The attorney general’s office has demanded Trump’s lawyers or Knight prove the suretor’s qualifications, including detailing how it is financially solvent and specifying what Trump assets are backing the bond.”
Opening Arguments in Trump’s Trial May Wait Until May
Politico: “Justice Juan Merchan’s trial schedule — driven by his habit of using Wednesdays to deal with other court business, as well as the Passover holiday — means Donald Trump’s trial will meet on seven days in April. On two of those days, court will adjourn early. Nearly all days are likely to be consumed by jury selection.”
“That means we may not get a single day of substantive testimony — or even opening arguments — until May.”
Some quick math: “Trial will be in session on April 16, 18 and 19 this week. Plus, the two shortened days on April 22 and 23. Then full trial days on April 25 and 26 before the trial recesses until May 2.”
Judge Warns Trump About Missing Court
The judge in Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial “issued a stark warning that if he fails to show up for trial without a reason a warrant will be issued for his arrest,” NBC News reports.
Said Judge Juan Merchan: “If you deliberately fail to appear in court when required, then any proceeding in your case, including hearing, trial and, if you are convicted, sentence, can and will continue in your absence. A warrant for your arrest will be issued and you will be subject to separate prosecution and separate punishment for bail jumping no matter what happens in this case. Do you understand?”
George Santos Has Raised No Money for Comeback Bid
“A new campaign committee from disgraced former Rep. George Santos raised no money and reported no activity in March, calling into question his plans to return to Congress,” Politico reports.
What Trump Is Doing In the Courtroom
New York Times: “Trump appears to be sleeping. His head keeps dropping down and his mouth goes slack.”
“Trump has apparently jolted back awake, noticing the notes his lawyer passed him several minutes ago.”
Prosecutors Want Trump Punished Over Gag Order
Prosecutors in New York City plan to ask for Donald Trump to be held in contempt for attacking witnesses in violation of his gag order, Politico reports.
Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass indicated that the state would submit a request “seeking an order to show cause why Defendant should not be held in contempt” after flaunting an order from the court barring him from attacking witnesses.
Justices Remove Right to Mass Protest in Three States
Vox: “The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will not hear Mckesson v. Doe. The decision not to hear Mckesson leaves in place a lower court decision that effectively eliminated the right to organize a mass protest in the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.”
“Under that lower court decision, a protest organizer faces potentially ruinous financial consequences if a single attendee at a mass protest commits an illegal act.”
Clarence Thomas Skips Supreme Court Arguments
“Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not present at the court for oral arguments on Monday, with the court giving no reason for his absence,” the NBC News reports.
How Cable News Is Covering the Trump Trial
New York Times: “Cable news networks are going with wall-to-wall coverage. CNN has several correspondents stationed the courthouse, and MSNBC is in the thick of what one anchor described as ‘special coverage.'”
“During the 10 a.m. hour, Fox News opened with 10 minutes of coverage before moving to other stories, like the Israel and Iran conflict, and the death of two police officers in upstate New York.”
Flashback Quote of the Day
“He’s fucking crazy! The press often will ask me if I think Donald Trump is crazy. And I’ll say it this way: I don’t think he’s so crazy that you could put him in a mental institution. But I think if he were in one, he ain’t getting out!”
— New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R), quoted by the Associated Press two years ago. Sununu is now backing Trump for president.
Andy Kim Builds Massive War Chest
“With a relatively clear path ahead of him in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) has raised a humungous $7 million so far this cycle after an immense $3 million first quarter,” the New Jersey Globe reports.
“Kim reported a massive $4.2 million cash-on-hand as of the end of March.”
“He raised the money without taking any corporate PAC contributions.”
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