Trump’s First Amendment rights Violated - McCarthy Out - Haley Rises

Political Roundup: Trump’s First Amendment rights Violated - McCarthy Out - Haley Rises

🏛 Swalwell Takes the Stand in 14th Amendment Case Against Trump

California Congressman Eric Swalwell (D) appeared in a Colorado court on Monday as a witness in a case that questions former President Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 Colorado ballot. The case hinges on the 14th Amendment's clause concerning "insurrection." Swalwell recounted his experiences on the fateful day of January 6, 2021, when the U.S. Capitol was attacked. He described his morning run from his D.C. residence to the Capitol, during which he observed numerous people holding "Stop the Steal" placards and donning military attire. Swalwell noted that he felt an ominous sense of where the day was headed and took measures to conceal his identity from the crowd.

🗳 Kevin McCarthy Faces MAGA-Backed Primary Opponent

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is facing a primary challenge for his congressional seat in California's 20th District. David Giglio, who previously ran unsuccessfully in the state's 13th District, is campaigning as an "America First Republican." According to his campaign website, Giglio vows to "stand with President Donald Trump in 2024 in his battle against the corrupt bipartisan establishment."

🤐 Federal Judge Reimposes Gag Order on Trump

A federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, reinstated a limited gag order on Sunday, prohibiting Trump from making public comments that could jeopardize his ongoing election interference case. The judge cited that the First Amendment rights must sometimes be secondary to the smooth functioning of the justice system. In response, Trump expressed his disapproval on Truth Social, claiming his First Amendment rights were being violated.

📊 Nikki Haley Gains Momentum in Iowa Polls

Nikki Haley, the former UN Ambassador, is making strides in Iowa, tying for second place in a recent NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll among likely caucus attendees. This is noteworthy because the Republican field in Iowa is otherwise at a standstill. Trump is leading with 43% support. Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are neck-and-neck at 16%. Other notable mentions include Senator Tim Scott at 7%, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former Governor Chris Christie both at 4%. Former Vice President Mike Pence has suspended his campaign, and his 2% support has been reallocated to the second choices of his supporters.

• 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)