Former President Donald Trump's mugshot leads to a surge in campaign donations and merchandise sales. President Joe Biden seeks Congress funding for a new COVID vaccine. The DOJ sues SpaceX over alleged hiring discrimination. Elon Musk's legal strategy and the motivations behind the DOJ lawsuit are analyzed.
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Donald Trump's mugshot generated significant campaign donations for him, fueling his supporters' belief in his unfair targeting by the courts.
Efforts are underway to use the 14th Amendment to prevent Trump from running for president in 2024, although approval from the conservative Supreme Court is unlikely without a criminal conviction.
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Trump's Mugshot and Fundraising
The image of Donald Trump's mugshot went viral, resulting in a significant influx of campaign donations for him. Reports suggest that he has raised over $7 million since his indictment, thanks to his angry supporters who believe he is being unfairly targeted by the courts. This pattern of fundraising windfalls has occurred in the past when Trump faced indictments.
Biden's Reaction and Democrats' Response
President Joe Biden made a lighthearted donor pitch in response to Trump's mugshot, while other Democrats largely maintained a muted reaction, avoiding excessive celebration to avoid appearing politically motivated. Representative Jamal Bowman of New York, however, posted a video of himself laughing at the mugshot. The arrests and mugshots of Trump are a part of Democrats' hopes to take him out of the running for the 2024 presidential race.
Legal Implications and Primary Opponents' Reaction
Efforts are being made to use the 14th Amendment to block Trump's potential presidential run, arguing that it bars anyone guilty of insurrection or rebellion from assuming office. Though some cases have been floated in different states, the likelihood of the conservative Supreme Court approving such a radical interpretation without a criminal conviction is slim. Trump's primary opponents express outrage at politically motivated prosecutions but aim to avoid generating sympathy for him.
Former President Donald Trump’s mugshot sparks flood of campaign donations and merchandise sales, President Biden calls on Congress to fund a new Covid vaccine, and The DOJ takes aim at SpaceX over “hiring discrimination.” Get the facts first with Morning Wire.