Political Roundup: Trump Slapped By Judge - New House Speaker Finally

🚨 Chris Christie's Warning to Trump

Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie has warned that Donald Trump should be "extremely concerned" following reports that Mark Meadows, Trump's former Chief of Staff, has secured an immunity deal to testify in a grand jury investigation into election interference. Christie made this statement during an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, following an ABC News report on the matter.

⚖️ Gag Order Violation in Trump's New York Trial

In another legal development, Judge Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over Trump's civil fraud trial in New York, indicated that Trump may have once again breached a previously imposed gag order. The judge referred to an Associated Press report that quoted Trump criticizing the judge and court staff. While Engoron gave Trump the "benefit of the doubt" that the violation was unintentional, he hinted that severe penalties could be forthcoming for any further breaches.

🏛️ Mike Johnson's Victory as House Speaker

In Congressional news, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) emerged victorious in the vote for the Speaker of the House, breaking the deadlock that followed the unprecedented removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Johnson, who managed to unite GOP members behind him, faces a series of urgent legislative challenges, including the need to pass bills to keep the government running.

💔 Erosion of Loyalty in Trump's Inner Circle

Lastly, Trump appears to be losing the loyalty of key figures in his inner circle. Recent legal developments have seen multiple former allies distancing themselves from the former president. Jenna Ellis, Trump's former campaign attorney, recently pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case, while Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, testified against him in a New York civil fraud trial. These events signify a weakening of the loyalty that Trump has traditionally enjoyed from his close associates.

• Joe Biden: 42 percent favorable, 54 percent unfavorable, 2 percent haven't heard enough about him;

• Donald Trump: 37 percent favorable, 59 percent unfavorable, 3 percent haven't heard enough about him;

• Ron DeSantis: 24 percent favorable, 58 percent unfavorable, 18 percent haven't heard enough about him;

Poll Results: Is Trump Guilty In Jan 6 Riots Case?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes, He Is (1389)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 No, He Is Not (28579)