Friday AFNB: Truth Social goes public, MTG files motion to vacate Mike Johnson's speakership
March 22, 2024: The patriot's way to stay informed
Today is: Friday, March 22, 2024
Quote of the day:
“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.”
-Virginia Woolf
News summary for the nation:
President Donald Trump brought home another big win on Friday with the long-awaited merger of DWAC and TMTG, which will ensure that his free-speech platform, Truth Social, will finally go public. The president owns around 79 million shares with DWAC, and with the current share price, he stands to make around $3.5 billion from the merger. The number could easily increase as the value of the company continues to grow.
The newly merged company will trade with the ticker DJT.
This news comes as the president is facing down a looming Monday (March 25) deadline to fork over nearly a half-billion dollars in bond to appeal the astronomical judgment from New York Judge Arthur Engoron. So far, Trump has not indicated that he has secured that bond amount, although he stated on Truth Social that he has nearly “500 MILLION DOLLARS IN CASH” which he said he intended to use in his 2024 reelection campaign.
Important America First bullet points:
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., files motion to vacate Speaker Johnson from his position. In a shocking move, Rep. Greene filed the motion on Friday, stating to the press that it was a “warning” in the wake of the House’s move to pass a $1.2 trillion omnibus spending bill. The House holds a slim two-seat majority.
Migrants violently rush the border in El Paso, Texas. Border Patrol agents appeared to struggle to hold back a tidal wave of illegal aliens seeking to cross over into the United States. The footage went viral and serves as a reminder of just how many people are waiting to cross the border - and how many already have.
Former RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel takes a new job. In a career move that is, perhaps, no surprise to anyone, McDaniel has taken a new position as a contributor on NBC.
Newly reformed RNC backtracks on hiring Scott Presler for legal ballot harvesting operation. Although it seemed as if the RNC was on track to hire Presler, he will not become a direct employee of the organization, according to a spokesperson. That does not mean he will not help the RNC - it simply means that he will remain in his full-time position of operating his non-profit, Early Vote Action, per NBC.
National/International politics:
Candace Owens parts ways with Daily Wire after multiple controversies. The popular lightning-rod commentator confirmed on Friday that she would be ending her relationship with the Daily Wire, following months of controversy over her commentary about the Israel-Hamas war. She also recently drew attention to a theory that claimed France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron was actually a male. It is unclear if these issues were what caused her departure, but it seems likely that they contributed. She will be continuing her work independently.
Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, wife to Prince William, confirms that she has been diagnosed with cancer. In a sadly surprising video statement, Princess Kate announced that her mysterious absence from the public eye has been due to a cancer diagnosis following major abdominal surgery. She will begin chemotherapy and has asked for privacy for her family during this time.
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., announces that he will leave Congress in April. As if things weren’t bad enough for Republicans, Rep. Gallagher has announced that he will resign from the House of Representatives next month. This leaves House Republicans with just a ONE SEAT majority. Amid the turmoil introduced by Rep. Greene’s motion to vacate the Speakership, it seems likely that the GOP is on track to lose control of the House completely before November.
What’s new with President Donald J. Trump:
Trump faces unthinkable bond condition on Monday. Trump must post nearly a half-billion dollars in bond to appeal the shocking February judgment from New York Judge Arthur Engoron, or else risk his properties being seized by New York State Attorney Letitia James.
Trump slams AG James as she takes steps to seize his “Seven Seas” golf resort and private estate next week. He wrote on Truth Social, “NO TRIAL, NO JURY, NO CRIME, NO VICTIM, ONLY A CROOKED JUDGE AND A CORRUPT, TRUMP HATING ATTORNEY GENERAL, WHO TAKES HER ORDERS DIRECTLY FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. ELECTION INTERFERENCE AT A LEVEL NEVER SEEN BEFORE!!!”
Trump was reportedly NOT consulted about Rep. Greene’s motion to vacate Speaker Johnson. Amid the turmoil and weakness of House Republicans’ position in Congress, it appears that Rep. Greene did not discuss her decision to introduce a motion to vacate the House Speaker with the leader of the Republican Party, Donald Trump.
No events scheduled for Trump this weekend. Palm Sunday weekend will be a quiet one for Trump - there are no big events scheduled. So far, there are no public events scheduled for next week preceding the Easter holiday.