Robert Costello discusses his role in Trump's trial, Scarlett Johansson's accusations against OpenAI, and a variety of news updates including the Israel-Gaza conflict and 2024 presidential campaign details.
President Biden supported Israel against ICC warrants for war crimes in Israel Gaza conflict.
Trump's campaign raised $76 million in April, leading in fundraising but facing legal bills.
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President Biden's Support for Israel Amid ICC's War Crimes Charges
President Biden strongly supported Israel following the ICC's prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders for war crimes in the Israel Gaza conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Defense Minister were among those targeted. Biden criticized the ICC's move, denouncing the warrant applications as outrageous and rejecting allegations of genocide against Israel. The court's decision on the warrants could take months, potentially leading to arrests by any of the court's 124 member states.
Trump's campaign, along with the Republican National Committee, raised $76 million in April, surpassing Biden's fundraising by about $25 million. A significant boost came from a dinner in Palm Beach, reportedly raising over $50 million for Trump. Despite facing substantial legal bills, Trump is narrowing Biden's fundraising lead before the presidential election. However, Biden's reelection campaign maintains a larger cash reserve, setting the stage for a closely contested race.