This week has been a whirlwind of news, with high profile figures such as Elon Musk AND Marco Cubano make news. The secret trial underway against the former president Donald Trump has continued to dominate the news cycle, with various personalities speaking out on the issue. Here’s a quick recap of the biggest stories.
Musk calls Trump’s Hush Money trial a ‘corruption of the law’
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk reacted to a post by former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, labeling the hush-hush process against Trump as “illegal.” Musk criticized the legal process, calling it a “corruption of the law.” Read the full article here.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s failed attempt to defend Trump
Representative. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) tried to defend Trump against the backdrop of the ongoing trial, but his effort was seen as a mess. She took to X, formerly Twitter, to express her views on the trial, saying it shouldn’t happen. Read the full article here.
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Mark Cuban’s $288 Million Tax Payment: A Shot at Trump?
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban announced his large tax payment, apparently taking aim at Trump. Cuban stated, “I pay what I owe. Tomorrow I will wire the IRS $288,000,000.00. This country has done so much for me, I am proud to pay my taxes every single year.” Read the full article here.
Republican mega-donor’s son supports Biden
David Ellisonson of well-known GOP supporter and CEO of Oracle Larry Ellison, made a notable financial contribution to Joe Biden’s campaign. This unexpected move has sparked interest among policy analysts and donors. Read the full article here.
Trump’s niece weighs in on Hush Money trial
Mary Trump, commented Donald Trump’s niece on the first day of the silent trial. She noted that her uncle is the first former president in history to stand trial on criminal charges. Read the full article here.
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