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Why Trump’s opponents defend him

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In the latest round of indictments against former President Donald Trump, his Republican opponents had an opportunity to distance themselves from him.

However, instead of criticizing Trump’s alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election, most of his rivals opted to criticize the Department of Justice, giving him a lifeline in the face of criminal charges related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump’s rivals seem to be banking on the hope that something, such as legal proceedings or a health crisis, will weaken his candidacy, allowing them to appeal to his loyal base and win the nomination.

FILE: Trump supports riot outside the Capitol building.

Trump’s Teflon-like resilience in the face of indictments makes it challenging for his opponents to criticize him effectively. His strong base of supporters is a significant factor in the calculations of his primary opponents, as they need to win over these voters to have a chance at becoming the nominee.

Trump’s valuable base

Fear of alienating Trump’s base has led most of his opponents to avoid direct criticism, focusing instead on blaming the “D.C. swamp” or “Biden’s DOJ.”

Despite Trump’s legal troubles, a large portion of likely Republican primary voters still view him favorably, and they do not believe he committed serious federal crimes or threatened democracy.

Some candidates, like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, continue to portray Trump as a victim of the Justice Department, using that narrative to appeal to his base.

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley remained notably quiet and did not address the latest indictment, which makes it challenging for other candidates to differentiate themselves from Trump and gain ground in the race.

Trump’s allies continue to offer strong support, and his opponents struggle to catch up and peel away his loyal supporters. As his Washington, D.C. arraignment approaches, Trump acknowledges the unwavering support he receives.

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Trump considers slashing China tariffs by over 50%.

Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.

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Trump considers significant tariff cuts on Chinese imports to ease tensions; negotiations continue as China remains firm.


In a major policy shift, President Trump is exploring a significant cut to tariffs on Chinese imports — a move that could ease tensions between the two superpowers.
Talks are ongoing, and the White House suggests a new tiered approach. China, while open to negotiations, remains firm that it won’t engage under threats.

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Trump backs Powell, markets surge after policy shift

Trump endorses Powell, calming political fears; markets rise as investor confidence grows.

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Trump endorses Powell, calming political fears; markets rise as investor confidence grows.


Trump backs Powell, markets surge after policy shift.
President Trump has confirmed he won’t fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing fears over political interference in U.S. monetary policy. His softer tone boosted investor confidence, sending stock futures higher and gold prices down from recent highs.

Experts had warned that removing Powell could cause legal and economic chaos.

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Vance warns US might withdraw from Ukraine talks

JD Vance warns US may end peace talks as Ukraine rejects Trump’s ceasefire deal after Rubio cancels trip to London.

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JD Vance warns US may end peace talks as Ukraine rejects Trump’s ceasefire deal after Rubio cancels trip to London.

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JD Vance has threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine peace talks after President Zelensky rejected Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

Meanwhile, Secretary of State Rubio cancelled his attendance at a London meeting, emphasising the need for territorial compromises from both Ukraine and Russia to achieve a ceasefire.

JD Vance has threatened to withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine peace talks following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s rejection of Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio also cancelled his attendance at the London meeting after Zelensky refused to recognise Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

Vance stated that both Ukraine and Russia need to make territorial compromises to facilitate a ceasefire. He emphasized that if there is no agreement, the U.S. may step back from negotiations.

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Rubio expressed his intention to follow up on discussions in London but noted that the U.S. must reconsider its involvement if a resolution seems unattainable.

According to reports, Trump’s proposal includes recognising Crimea as part of Russia and restricting Ukraine’s NATO ambitions, while lifting sanctions on Russia and increasing economic cooperation.

Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to negotiations but insisted on a complete ceasefire following recent attacks that resulted in civilian casualties.

He accused Russia of stalling on diplomatic initiatives while continuing military operations.

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