The US election deniers running for office

The US election deniers running for office

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Could a conspiracy theorist change the MAGA view on Ukraine?

One of Donald Trump’s favourite right wing influencers, Laura Loomer, had been a vocal critic of US support for Ukraine, but after a complete U-turn, we ask whether MAGA is softening on support for the country. We also discuss whether this is Loomer auditioning for a job in the p ...  Show more

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?

Donald Trump joked at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that he would run for a “fourth term” as president before taking out a red hat with the words 'TRUMP 2028' on it. The event had been rescheduled after being cancelled by a shooting three months ago. The president said h ...  Show more

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