Former President Donald Trump is making baseless claims of “election interference” while facing federal charges himself. He is alleging that the 2024 election is being rigged to prevent his return to the White House, even though his campaign has provided no evidence of actual cheating. Trump has pointed to actions by Americans as examples of interference, such as a recent filing from a special counsel in his federal election interference case. Despite comparisons to the 2016 FBI director’s actions regarding Hillary Clinton’s emails, this situation is different as it involves ongoing criminal cases and a federal judge’s orders.
Meanwhile, Trump is shying away from major mainstream media moments in the final weeks of the campaign. He has declined interviews with outlets like CBS’s “60 Minutes” and has not agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. Some believe that focusing on Harris may hurt her more than help her, and Trump is more likely to engage with friendly media and hold rallies to fire up his base. Trump’s approach may change if he feels he is failing in the race, but for now, he has little to gain from greater exposure. Other stories include the International Association of Fire Fighters not endorsing a candidate for president and former Rep. Liz Cheney campaigning with Harris in Wisconsin. Sen. Tom Cotton has proposed combining a health care overhaul with a major tax bill if Republicans win the White House and Congress. The newsletter also covers ads, debates, student loan forgiveness, a sentencing in Colorado, and more.
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