An independent lawyer has been appointed to oversee the US justice department’s criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump. Eko Hot Blog reports Jack Smith, a former war crimes prosecutor, was named special counsel by Attorney General Merrick Garland in a news conference. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Democrat Katie Hobbs Emerges As Arizona Governor US: … Read more
A day after Donald Trump announced his third bid for the United States Presidency, he faced public defections from billionaire backers and vicious trolling from a once-friendly New York tabloid – underscoring his early challenges in mounting a political comeback nearly two years after the end of his divisive presidency. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump has just issued a statement indicating she will not be a part of her father’s 2024 campaign. Eko Hot Blog reports she said in the statement, “I love my father very much. This time around, I am choosing to prioritise my young children and the private life we are creating … Read more
As expected, there has been a rash of reactions since Former President Donald Trump announced his bid for the White House and the United States Presidency. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Joe Biden, who is projected to be Trump’s Democratic opponent in 2024, has also reacted to this announcement. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Trump … Read more
Former President Donald Trump announced that he is running for the 2024 Republican nomination for president, seeking to stage a dramatic return to the White House after having lost his bid for re-election to Joe Biden in 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump, a Republican and the leader of the “Make America Great Again” … Read more
Since the Republicans’ worse-than-expected results have started to emerge, former President Donald Trump has partly blamed the media for the party’s poor showing. Eko Hot Blog reports that he wrote, “This is just like 2015 and 2016, a Media Assault (Collusion!), when Fox News fought me to the end until I won, and then they … Read more
Former President Donald Trump is back to disparaging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. It comes after a brief hiatus, apparently prompted by complaints from top Republicans that he went too far in criticising the governor just days before the midterm elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that on the heels of DeSantis’ resounding re-election victory, which has … Read more
New York Republican Representative-elect Michael Lawler told CNN that he wants the Republican Party to “move forward” from former President Donald Trump. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lawler said, ”I would like to see the party move forward. I think anytime you are focused on the future, you can’t so much go to the past. And I think people … Read more
Republican sources say party members are not eager to field questions about why they underperformed in large part because of the widespread feeling within the party that former President Donald Trump hurt their chances. Eko Hot Blog reports that Republican sources believe his late appearances on the campaign trail helped make the race a clearer … Read more
Tiffany Trump, the daughter of former United States President Donald Trump, and her Nigerian-bred fiancé, Michael Boulos, are reportedly set to marry on November 12. Eko Hot Blog reports that a source close to the couple revealed they would be getting married on November 12. EDITOR’S PICK US Midterms: Polls Close As Americans Brace For … Read more
Former President Trump took the stage in Ohio, where he made a last-minute push to support Republicans ahead of Tuesday’s midterms. Eko Hot Blog reports that he said, “The great state of Ohio is under siege.” EDITOR’S PICK Let’s Activate Our Refineries; We Don’t Need Oil Subsidy – Atiku State Police Could Have Prevented Kaduna … Read more
President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump held duelling rallies as the election to reshape Congress entered its final campaign day. Eko Hot Blog Reports that Mr Biden and Mr Trump made their last-minute pleas to voters in New York and Florida respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS Twitter Launches $8 Monthly Subscription Service With Blue Tick Unpainted … Read more
A record number of Republicans support the GOP over former President Trump, according to a recent poll. Eko Hot Blog reports that about 62 percent of Republicans identify themselves more as supporters of the Republican party than as supporters of Trump, the poll shows, while 30 percent of Republicans identify as supporters of Trump over … Read more
Unlike recent defeated presidents, Trump has not left politics quietly. He appears to still harbor an interest in returning to the White House in 2024 – and the midterms could strengthen his hand or dash his hopes. While he’s not on the ballot, dozens of his chosen candidates are running in high-profile races across the … Read more
Speaking in Pennsylvania, Trump has continued to push false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. Eko Hot Blog reports that he made the comments while lamenting the recent arrest of two leaders of an organization called True the Vote, which falsely claims that the election is stolen. EDITOR’S PICKS Half Salaries: UNIJOS ASUU Asks … Read more
Steve Bannon, ex-adviser and strategist for former President Donald Trump, filed a notice of appeal in federal court Friday to challenge his conviction and sentence for criminal contempt of Congress. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bannon’s sentence of four months in prison– for failing to turn over documents or show up to testify before the … Read more
The deadline for Donald Trump to produce documents subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 select committee has slipped amid ongoing negotiations between House lawyers and the former president’s legal team. Eko Hot Blog reports that In a Friday evening statement, Jan. 6 panel chair Bennie Thompson and vice chair Liz Cheney indicated that they’ve received “correspondence … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump has dropped one of his strongest hints yet that he may run for the White House again. Eko Hot Blog reports that He told a crowd in Sioux City, Iowa, that he will “very, very, very probably do it again” in 2024. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu, Atiku, Others Sympathize with Davido … Read more
President Joe Biden is focusing on western US today, with campaign events in Albuquerque, New Mexico and later in San Diego, California. Eko Hot Blog reports that Donald Trump will be busy in Iowa, where he is scheduled to speak at a rally for Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Senator Chuck Grassley – both seeking … Read more
Former President Donald Trump said he’s sued New York State Attorney General, Letitia James in a Florida Court. Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump said on Wednesday that James had done “nothing” to protect New York against violent crimes and criminals while she attacks “great and upstanding businesses” like his own Trump Organization. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more