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MSNBC Host Says No Democrat Called Trump Hitler — Facts Disagree
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MSNBC Host Says No Democrat Called Trump Hitler — Facts Disagree

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MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace said Monday she does not believe any Democrat has compared President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler — a claim that stands in contrast to years of documented statements from prominent Democrats and media figures drawing those very comparisons, as reported by Fox News.

During a discussion with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on her podcast “The Best People,” Wallace dismissed the notion that Democratic officials have likened Trump to the Nazi dictator.

Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker speaks to Nevada democrats during a “Brews + National Views” gathering at Craft Wine & Beer in Reno on Aug. 8, 2025.

The conversation centered on immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, during which Pritzker — who is Jewish — said that he saw echoes of authoritarian behavior in government actions but stopped short of labeling Trump a modern-day Hitler.

“I’m not suggesting, I haven’t suggested Donald Trump is Hitler,” Pritzker said.

“I don’t think any Democrat has,” Wallace replied. “And I actually think it’s a smear that they project back onto critics.”

Wallace went on to reference past comments from Vice President JD Vance, recalling that he once questioned whether Trump could become “America’s Hitler.” She added, “The attacks on Donald Trump as a fascist came from three generals who worked for him.”

WASHINGTON – February 22, 2025: President Donald Trump arrives at the White House South Lawn on Marine One after his visit to CPAC.

Despite Wallace’s assertion, several high-profile Democrats have repeatedly invoked Hitler’s name when discussing Trump. In November 2023, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton compared Trump to Hitler during an appearance on “The View.”

Clinton said, “Hitler was duly elected. All of a sudden somebody with those tendencies, dictatorial, authoritarian tendencies, would be like ‘OK we’re gonna shut this down, we’re gonna throw these people in jail.’ Trump is telling us what he intends to do.”

Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., has drawn similar parallels for years. In a 2019 interview, Clyburn said, “I can only equate one period of time with what we experience now, and that was what was going on in Germany around 1934.”

Asked directly by Fox News host Neil Cavuto whether he was comparing Trump to Hitler, Clyburn responded, “That’s exactly what I’m saying. I said the 1930s in Germany.”

Other Democrats have used similar rhetoric.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, recently referred to Trump as “Temu Hitler,” while former Rep. Beto O’Rourke compared Trump’s immigration stance to Nazi Germany in both 2019 and 2023, stating that “simply being elected does not make a person any less of a dictator.”

Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks as MoveOn Political Action launches its nationwide Won’t Back Down Tour with a rally in Phoenix on Aug. 3, 2025.

Filmmaker Michael Moore made the comparison in his 2018 documentary Fahrenheit 11/9, overlaying Trump rally audio with historical footage of Hitler addressing a crowd. “You are making a foolish mistake if you do not at least take a look at history and the patterns of history,” Moore said.

Wallace herself has drawn comparisons in the past. Following a 2018 Trump rally in which he described himself as a “nationalist,” she remarked on-air, “I watch enough History Channel to know that they cheered at Hitler, too.”

The record shows that while Wallace attempted to distance Democrats from the comparison during her interview with Pritzker, many in her own party — including top officials and media allies — have long invoked Hitler’s name when criticizing Trump’s leadership.

Obama Reportedly Confronted Pelosi Over Early Kamala Endorsement After Biden’s Exit: ‘What the F*ck Did You Just Do?’
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Obama Reportedly Confronted Pelosi Over Early Kamala Endorsement After Biden’s Exit: ‘What the F*ck Did You Just Do?’

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Former President Barack Obama expressed frustration with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi following her swift endorsement of then–Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race, according to a new book.

The account, detailed in Retribution by ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl, describes Obama as being caught off guard by Pelosi’s immediate public backing of Harris, just hours after Biden announced the end of his re-election campaign.

Pelosi released a statement less than 24 hours after Biden’s July 21, 2024, announcement, calling Harris “brilliantly astute” and saying she had “full confidence” that the former California senator could defeat President Trump in November.

Karl wrote that Obama, who had privately preferred that the Democratic nomination be decided through an open convention process rather than a swift endorsement, called Pelosi soon after her statement. According to a Pelosi confidant cited in the book, “The Obamas were not happy.

” The source summarized Obama’s reaction as:

“What the f*ck did you just do?”

Both Obama and Pelosi had reportedly agreed in the days leading up to Biden’s withdrawal that party leaders should avoid anointing Harris as the nominee without a formal process.

Karl noted that the two were “in regular communication” before Biden’s decision and had privately concluded that Harris should not receive the nomination unchallenged.

“That train has left the station,” Pelosi reportedly told Obama during their call, referring to Biden’s immediate endorsement of his vice president.

Los Cabos Baja California Sur, Mexico June 20 2013. United States President Barack Obama during a press conference at the G20 meeting in Los Cabos in 2013.

According to the book, Obama had significant concerns about Harris’ electability and readiness for a national campaign. Those reservations, Karl wrote, were shared among other senior Democrats, including members of the Obama network who privately questioned whether Harris could defeat Trump.

A source close to Obama told Karl that the conversation with Pelosi was “good-natured ribbing,” suggesting it was not confrontational. However, a Pelosi ally told Karl the former president “sounded genuinely irritated” during the exchange.

Obama delayed his own endorsement of Harris for five days after Biden’s exit, a decision that reportedly reflected his doubts about her ability to unify the party and win over swing voters.

Karl wrote that at least one senior Biden adviser believed Obama’s hesitation was deliberate. “There’s only one Black Jesus,” the adviser said, suggesting Obama viewed himself, not Harris, as the singular political figure capable of uniting Democrats in moments of crisis.

Even Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was taken aback by her decision. “Kamala?” he asked, according to Karl’s account. “Don’t start with me,” the former speaker replied.

ARMENIA, YEREVAN: 18 September 2022 U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks to the media during a briefing following her meeting with Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan.

Despite the tensions, Pelosi’s endorsement became a turning point for Harris’s campaign.

Within days, several top Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and California Governor Gavin Newsom, followed suit in offering their support.

Karl wrote that with no other viable candidates stepping forward, Pelosi “had no choice” but to rally behind Harris to ensure party unity ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

“No other candidates had stepped forward — Kamala Harris was it. The only thing Pelosi could do was try to help her win the election,” he wrote.

The revelation adds new detail to the internal divisions that surfaced inside the Democratic Party after Biden’s withdrawal, highlighting the uncertainty and strategic disagreements among the party’s most powerful figures during the transition to Harris’s campaign.

Mamdani’s Attempt to Hit Back at Johnson After He Declares Jeffries’ Endorsement the Death of Democrats, Falls Flat on Impact
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Mamdani’s Attempt to Hit Back at Johnson After He Declares Jeffries’ Endorsement the Death of Democrats, Falls Flat on Impact

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A political clash erupted Monday between House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani amid the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 27th day, as reported by Fox News.

The exchange followed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ endorsement of Mamdani’s progressive campaign, prompting Johnson to call it “the clearest sign yet that this radical insurgent movement in the Democrat Party is succeeding.”

Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a New York State Assemblymember and democratic socialist running for Mayor. New York, US – 04 July 2025

Speaking at his daily press briefing, Johnson said Jeffries’ decision marked a defining moment for his party.

“After a months-long pressure campaign from the far left, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries finally relented. He gave in, and he gave his endorsement to the socialist running to be mayor of New York City. The House Democrats, they’ve shown the world what they really believe. There is no longer a place for centrists and moderates in their party,” Johnson said.

Johnson also labeled Mamdani “a Marxist,” adding, “Zohran Mamdani is expected to take the helm of one of the most important cities in the world and the largest city in America, and he now has the full blessing of the Democrat leader in the House of Representatives. It is shocking, and that leader and all the other Democrats are going to co-own the consequences of what they do to America’s largest city.”

Mamdani, speaking from Manhattan, dismissed Johnson’s remarks and accused Republicans of “seeking distractions” to cover for the effects of the federal shutdown.

“Speaker Johnson should be sitting members of Congress, as opposed to using his time to try and attack our campaign,” Mamdani said.

“But I understand if I was one of the leaders of the Republican Party that had led a campaign that promised Americans a lower cost of living and cheaper groceries, and all I could deliver for them was a government shutdown, then I, too, would be looking to distract in any way that I could from those lack of results.”

Jeffries, who represents Brooklyn in the U.S. House of Representatives, publicly endorsed Mamdani on Friday, praising his platform for “addressing the affordability crisis” and representing “all New Yorkers.” “I endorse the Democratic ticket,” Jeffries said.

Johnson urged reporters to press House Democrats on whether they agree with what he described as Jeffries’ “Marxist agenda,” declaring, “What we’re witnessing is truly the end of the Democratic Party, as we’ve known it.”

The shutdown remains at the center of the standoff. Democrats have said they will not support a federal funding bill unless it includes an extension of the enhanced Obamacare subsidies enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, which are set to expire at the end of the year.

Republicans’ short-term continuing resolution (CR) to extend FY2025 funding passed the House on September 19 but stalled in the Senate.

Republicans have blamed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for blocking the resolution to appease progressives, including Mamdani’s faction and allies of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who is reportedly weighing a run for Schumer’s Senate seat or a 2028 presidential campaign.

While Jeffries has now thrown his support behind Mamdani, Schumer has yet to do so. Fox News Digital reached out to both Jeffries and Johnson for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

House Oversight Committee Declares Biden Autopen Actions ‘Null and Void,’ Demands DOJ and Bondi Investigation
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House Oversight Committee Declares Biden Autopen Actions ‘Null and Void,’ Demands DOJ and Bondi Investigation

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The House Oversight Committee, led by Chairman James Comer (R-KY), released a 100-page report on Monday declaring that all executive actions and pardons signed using President Joe Biden’s autopen are “null and void.”

The committee is now calling on the Department of Justice and Attorney General Pam Bondi to open a full investigation into what it calls a “cover-up” orchestrated by Biden’s senior staff, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

According to the report, the White House used an autopen — a mechanical device that replicates a person’s signature — to sign official documents, including pardons and executive orders, while Biden was away from Washington.

The report describes these actions as constitutionally invalid, arguing that such documents must bear the President’s own signature to be legally binding.

Chairman Comer stated that his committee’s investigation “exposed the Biden Autopen Presidency,” revealing how “top aides misled Americans and worked to maintain the illusion of presidential control as Biden’s capacity declined.”

The committee’s findings assert that multiple Biden aides, some of whom invoked their Fifth Amendment rights during questioning, were directly involved in authorizing and concealing the autopen’s use.

The Oversight Committee’s report further demands that the D.C. Board of Medicine review the conduct of Biden’s personal physician, alleging that the doctor participated in obscuring the President’s true medical condition from the public.

“We have provided Americans with transparency about the Biden Autopen Presidency, and now there must be accountability,” the report concludes.

The controversy over the use of Biden’s autopen gained national attention earlier this year after the Oversight Project revealed that several executive actions and clemency decisions had been signed mechanically while Biden was on vacation.

In one documented case, six criminals were pardoned on December 30, 2022, while Biden was in St. Croix. The documents bore autopen signatures instead of the President’s handwritten ones.

The White House Counsel’s Office has reportedly launched its own review, examining over one million documents related to the autopen process.

While the administration has not commented directly on the committee’s findings, officials have maintained that the autopen is a long-accepted tool used in limited circumstances by previous presidents.

However, House Republicans argue that Biden’s use of the device went far beyond precedent, effectively delegating presidential authority to unelected staff. Comer said that such actions violate constitutional requirements and should be “considered void.”

President Donald Trump has previously weighed in on the matter, stating that those responsible for authorizing Biden’s autopen “committed treason.” The White House has not issued a formal response to the latest report.

The Oversight Committee’s move marks a significant escalation in its ongoing investigation into the administration’s transparency and the President’s capacity to fulfill his duties. The Department of Justice has not yet indicated whether it plans to pursue a formal inquiry into the matter.

Hamas Violates Gaza Ceasefire, Fires on IDF Soldiers in Rafah
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Hamas Violates Gaza Ceasefire, Fires on IDF Soldiers in Rafah

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Hamas has violated the Gaza ceasefire agreement by firing on Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in Rafah, an Israeli military official confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday.

The breach occurred amid an already fragile truce aimed at pausing the two-year conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization, as reported by Fox News.

According to the official, Israeli troops came under fire from Hamas operatives in the southern Gaza city, marking the latest escalation since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10.

The ceasefire had temporarily halted hostilities and included an agreement for hostage exchanges between Israel and Hamas.

“Following the security consultations, Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the military echelon to carry out immediate and powerful strikes in the Gaza Strip,” the Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement Tuesday.

The Israeli government did not immediately release details on potential casualties or operational responses following the new violation.

Earlier this month, on October 19, two IDF soldiers were killed by Hamas gunmen in Rafah during a similar attack.

The fallen soldiers were identified as Major Yaniv Kula, 26, a company commander in the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, and Staff Sergeant Itay Yavetz, 21, a combat soldier in the same battalion. Both men were from Modi’in-Maccabim-Reut, a city in central Israel.

According to an initial IDF investigation, a Hamas militant cell emerged from an underground tunnel and opened fire on an excavation vehicle being used by the Israeli military.

The attack killed the two soldiers and left a reserve soldier critically wounded. The injured soldier was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

In response to that earlier attack, the IDF launched coordinated air and ground strikes targeting Hamas positions throughout southern Gaza.

“The IDF also struck and dismantled six kilometers of underground terrorist infrastructure, using over 120 munitions. The underground site was used by the terrorist organization to advance attacks against the State of Israel,” the Israeli military said at the time.

The IDF continues to monitor ceasefire compliance and has emphasized that Hamas’ repeated violations jeopardize ongoing mediation efforts. Israeli officials have stated that any attack on its soldiers constitutes a breach of the agreement and will be met with decisive military action.

As of Tuesday evening, the IDF had not released additional information about the latest exchange of fire. The incident underscores growing concerns about the durability of the ceasefire, which has faced multiple challenges since its implementation.

KJP’s Confusing Word Salad Sparks Debate Over Biden, Democrats, and Party Loyalty
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KJP’s Confusing Word Salad Sparks Debate Over Biden, Democrats, and Party Loyalty

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Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left New Yorker writer Isaac Chotiner visibly puzzled during a lengthy interview in which she struggled to explain her defense of former President Joe Biden and her decision to leave the Democratic Party, as reported by The New York Post.

The exchange, published Monday, quickly went viral after clips revealed several confusing answers and circular explanations.

The interview centered on Jean-Pierre’s new memoir, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.”

Sep 2th 2024 Washington DC The House Press Press Briefing By Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and the office of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez talked at today press briefing

The 51-year-old former spokeswoman used the conversation to reiterate her belief that Democrats “betrayed” Biden during the months leading up to his decision to end his reelection campaign last year.

“You feel like you had to leave the Democratic Party because of the way it treated Joe Biden,” Chotiner said. “How did it treat Joe Biden?”

“I call it a betrayal,” Jean-Pierre responded. “It was an all-out, full-on campaign to embarrass him, to push him out… And I just thought to myself, this man is one of the most decent people that I know. And objectively, it was a good presidency.”

When Chotiner pressed her on how she could leave the party after calling President Donald Trump a “threat to democracy,” Jean-Pierre replied, “Well, I mean, I just laid it out. There was an obvious campaign. You just had to watch.”

As the interview went on, Jean-Pierre’s answers became increasingly difficult to follow.

Asked why Democratic leaders wanted Biden to step aside, she said, “Because they believed that he needed to step aside,” before adding that her perspective as “a Black woman who is part of the LGBTQ community” informed her view of how the party failed to protect “vulnerable people.”

“I’m a little unclear about what this has to do with Democratic leaders and many Democrats thinking that Joe Biden was going to lose to Donald Trump,” Chotiner replied.

Jean-Pierre doubled down:

“Nobody knows anything. Nobody knows what would’ve happened. People also thought that if you replace Joe Biden we were going to win, or have a better chance of winning. Millions of people who showed up in 2020 didn’t show up in 2024. There was an incumbency issue as well.”

“I’m not sure what you’re saying,” Chotiner interjected.

Jean-Pierre maintained that Democratic leaders “embarrassed” Biden after his performance in the June 2024 debate, where he stumbled repeatedly and lost his train of thought on national television.

The fallout led to panic across the Democratic Party, ending with Biden’s withdrawal on July 21 and his endorsement of then–Vice President Kamala Harris, who went on to lose to Trump in November.

“I watched Democratic leadership abandon, and in the end betray, a man who’d led our country through a pandemic and a time of historic political turmoil,” Jean-Pierre said.

She argued that her departure from the party was about “dignity,” not disloyalty. “Treating somebody with dignity is not the same as loyalty,” she said.

When pressed on whether Biden’s age made him unfit for another term, Jean-Pierre insisted she “did not see anything that would’ve given me concern,” even as she acknowledged his age.

“He was older. He talked about not speaking as well as he used to. But he was engaged, on top of policy, challenging his staff.”

Chotiner cited Biden’s halting ABC News interview after the debate as evidence of his decline. “When I watched that, I thought, ‘This man should not be president for four more years,’” he said.

“I’m not the only person who feels this,” Jean-Pierre responded.

“I’m just the one speaking very loudly. I’m the person who’s saying the quiet thing out loud.”

Later in the interview, she said she no longer felt “seen” in a Democratic Party that she claimed has stopped protecting marginalized groups. “They’re throwing the LGBTQ community under the bus. They’re not fighting enough for migrants and immigrants,” she said.

Jean-Pierre also defended Harris, calling it “an insult” that Democrats hesitated to back her as the nominee after Biden’s exit. But when asked if she believed Harris could have won, Jean-Pierre admitted, “The truth was, I never really believed Harris could win.”

The exchange ended with Chotiner observing that many Democrats simply concluded Biden was “too old to be president for another four years.” Jean-Pierre’s final remark summed up her frustration: “He’s out of the picture now, and we lost.”

US Forces Kill 14 Alleged Narco-Terrorists in Eastern Pacific Strikes, Hegseth Says
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US Forces Kill 14 Alleged Narco-Terrorists in Eastern Pacific Strikes, Hegseth Says

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U.S. military forces struck four suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing 14 alleged members of designated terrorist organizations, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced, as reported by Fox News.

The strikes, ordered by President Donald Trump, targeted ships the Department identified as transiting known narcotics routes and carrying large quantities of drugs, Hegseth said.

WASHINGTON – January 14 2025: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense nominee, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

“All strikes were in international waters with no U.S. forces harmed,” Hegseth said, adding that the operations were aimed at “Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTO) trafficking narcotics in the Eastern Pacific.”

According to Hegseth, intelligence showed the four vessels were known to U.S. agencies and were operating along established narco-trafficking corridors.

Hegseth provided a breakdown of the three daytime strikes that resulted in 14 fatalities and one survivor.

“The four vessels were known by our intelligence apparatus, transiting along known narco-trafficking routes, and carrying narcotics. Eight male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessels during the first strike. Four male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the second strike. Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the third strike. A total of 14 narco-terrorists were killed during the three strikes, with one survivor.”

Regarding the survivor, Hegseth said, “Regarding the survivor, USSOUTHCOM immediately initiated Search and Rescue (SAR) standard protocols; Mexican SAR authorities accepted the case and assumed responsibility for coordinating the rescue.”

Officials said the operations follow a sustained campaign that began Sept. 2 under orders from the Trump administration to target boats allegedly transporting illicit drugs.

Dozens of suspected traffickers have been killed in recent weeks in strikes conducted in the Caribbean and the broader region, military officials said.

Hegseth framed the campaign as part of a shift in focus.

“The Department has spent over TWO DECADES defending other homelands. Now, we’re defending our own. These narco-terrorists have killed more Americans than Al-Qaeda, and they will be treated the same. We will track them, we will network them, and then, we will hunt and kill them,” he declared.

The secretary also referenced a prior operation announced Friday that targeted a vessel linked to Tren de Aragua (TdA), which U.S. officials have designated a terrorist organization.

Hegseth said that strike — the first conducted at night — killed six male narco-terrorists in international waters and that “no U.S. forces were harmed in this strike.”

U.S. military and interagency officials said all strikes were conducted in compliance with international law and rules of engagement.

Details regarding the precise locations of the recent Eastern Pacific strikes, the identities of the deceased, and the volume of narcotics seized or destroyed were not released at the time of Hegseth’s statement.

The campaign to interdict drug shipments at sea represents a prioritized effort by the Trump administration to cut the flow of narcotics and to target transnational criminal networks the Department has described as increasingly violent and dangerous to U.S. citizens.

Military officials said cooperation with regional partners — including Mexico in the case of the survivor — remains a central component of ongoing operations.

Former Japanese Prime Minister’s Accused Assassin Pleads Guilty in Japan as Trump Meets New Prime Minister
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Former Japanese Prime Minister’s Accused Assassin Pleads Guilty in Japan as Trump Meets New Prime Minister

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The man accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pleaded guilty on Tuesday, the same day President Donald Trump visited Japan and met with the country’s new leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as reported by Fox News.

Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, appeared at the Nara District Court, where he admitted to shooting Abe in 2022 during a campaign speech.

“It is all true. There is no doubt that I have done all this,” Yamagami told the judge, according to The Japan Times. He added that he would consult with his attorneys on legal matters.

Prosecutors allege Yamagami used a homemade firearm to kill Abe because he held a grudge against the Unification Church, which he believed was connected to the late leader and other Japanese politicians.

Yamagami’s mother had reportedly donated large sums to the church, leading to the family’s financial ruin.

While Yamagami acknowledged his role in the killing, his defense team disputed parts of the indictment, arguing that the homemade weapon used in the shooting did not meet the legal definition of a firearm under Japanese law at the time.

The law was amended following Abe’s assassination. The trial, being held in Nara, is expected to conclude by mid-December, according to Japan’s Kyodo News agency.

Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister since World War II, was 67 when he was fatally shot during a campaign event in July 2022. His death shocked the country and the world.

President Trump, who was in office during much of Abe’s tenure, released a statement at the time calling the news “really bad for the world.”

“Few people know what a great man and leader Shinzo Abe was, but history will teach them and be kind,” Trump wrote on Truth Social in 2022.

“He was a unifier like no other, but above all, he was a man who loved and cherished his magnificent country, Japan. Shinzo Abe will be greatly missed. There will never be another like him.”

Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday for meetings with Prime Minister Takaichi, who took office earlier this month after the resignation of Shigeru Ishiba.

Takaichi, 64, is Japan’s first female prime minister and a longtime ally of Abe’s policies, including efforts to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution and strengthen its national defense.

During their joint appearance, Trump praised Takaichi as “a great ally and friend of Shinzo Abe, who was my friend.” He described the U.S.–Japan partnership as entering a “golden age” and promised strong cooperation on trade, security, and defense.

“Anything you want, any favors you need, anything… to help Japan,” Trump told her, according to the BBC.

The two leaders signed new trade and rare earths agreements aimed at deepening economic and strategic ties between the nations.

Speaking aboard the USS George Washington at Japan’s Yokosuka Naval Base, Trump announced that “the first batch of missiles for Japan’s F-35 fighter jets will arrive this week.”

Takaichi said Japan was “committed to fundamentally reinforcing its defense capability” and “ready to contribute even more proactively to peace and stability in the region.” Trump called the U.S.–Japan alliance “one of the most remarkable relationships in the entire world.”

Jack Ciattarelli Gets Green Light to Sue Mikie Sherrill Over Opioid Crisis Remarks
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Jack Ciattarelli Gets Green Light to Sue Mikie Sherrill Over Opioid Crisis Remarks

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New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli confirmed Tuesday that his campaign has received regulatory approval to move forward with a defamation lawsuit against Democratic opponent Rep. Mikie Sherrill over her claim that he profited from the opioid crisis and contributed to the deaths of “tens of thousands of New Jerseyans,” as reported by Fox News.

“It’s a baseless, reckless lie,” Ciattarelli said on America’s Newsroom.

“I just got approval yesterday from the regulators that we can go ahead with our lawsuit immediately, which is what I plan to do. … We’re not going to tolerate that kind of lie. The whole campaign has been based on a stack of lies.”

The lawsuit stems from remarks Sherrill made during a debate earlier this month, where she accused Ciattarelli of earning millions “working with some of the worst offenders” in the pharmaceutical industry and “putting out propaganda” that minimized the dangers of opioids.

“[He was] putting out propaganda, publishing their propaganda while tens of thousands of New Jerseyans died,” Sherrill said during the debate.

“And as if that wasn’t enough, then he was paid to develop an app so that people who are addicted could more easily get access to opioids. And so as he made millions, as these opioid companies made billions, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans died.”

Ciattarelli denied the accusations, calling them false and politically motivated. He also criticized Sherrill for ignoring the current fentanyl crisis tied to illegal immigration under the Biden administration.

His campaign strategist, Chris Russell, released a statement shortly after the debate announcing Ciattarelli’s intent to file suit.

Sherrill’s campaign defended the congresswoman’s remarks. “Jack’s reaction is to hide behind a lawsuit, not to take responsibility,” said campaign communications director Sean Higgins.

“What’s reckless and irresponsible is Jack Ciattarelli making millions of dollars profiting off the pain of New Jerseyans — publishing misinformation about the dangers of opioid addiction and developing an app to coach patients to ask doctors for more drugs.”

Sherrill repeated her claims at a press conference on the opioid epidemic, saying:

“So you heard it, Jack made millions. The opioid companies made billions, and thousands of New Jerseyans were dying.”

When pressed by reporters about whether she believed Ciattarelli was personally responsible for those deaths, Sherrill said, “I think we’ve laid out the case that Jack is complicit with these opioid companies, in league with these opioid companies.”

When asked again, she added, “I think he is right there with the people that again paid billions of dollars, so I think that the line is pretty clear.”

The defamation case will proceed just one week before New Jersey voters head to the polls in a tight gubernatorial race. Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman, said he remains confident about his chances despite the controversy.

“A win is a win, and I believe we’re going to come out victorious,” he said.

Trump Faces Direct Question on 2028 Run — His Reply Catches Everyone Off Guard
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Trump Faces Direct Question on 2028 Run — His Reply Catches Everyone Off Guard

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President Donald Trump dismissed speculation that he would consider serving as a vice presidential candidate in 2028, telling reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday that the Republican Party already has “great” potential leaders positioned for the future, as reported by Fox News.

Speaking to reporters during a flight on his five-day diplomatic tour of Asia, President Trump cited Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as two of the party’s strongest successors, describing them as capable of leading a unified Republican ticket.

Mar 22, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; President Donald Trump during the Division I Men’s Wrestling Championship held at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

“We have great people. I don’t have to get into that, but we have one of them standing right here. We have JD, obviously. The Vice President is great. Marco is great, I think. I’m not sure if anybody would run against those. I think if they ever formed a group, it would be unstoppable,” Trump said.

When asked if he would entertain the idea of running as vice president in 2028, Trump acknowledged that it would be legally permissible but dismissed the notion as unnecessary.

“You’d be allowed to do that, but I wouldn’t do that. I think it’s too cute,” Trump said. “Is it the White House, or the White House counsel’s, or your legal position, I guess, that you could do that?” a reporter asked.

Trump replied:

“You’d be allowed to do that, but I wouldn’t do that. I think it’s too cute.”

The president also took the opportunity to contrast his administration’s leadership with several rising Democrats, calling some of them “low IQ” candidates.

“They have Jasmine Crockett, a low IQ person. They have AOC’s low IQ. If you give her an IQ test, have her pass, like, the exams that I decided to take when I was at Walter Reed. I took those very hard, they’re really aptitude tests, I guess, in a certain way, but they’re cognitive tests. Let AOC go against Trump. Let Jasmine go against him,” Trump said.

He added, “The first couple of questions are easy. A tiger, an elephant, a giraffe, you know. When you get up to about five or six, and then when you get up to 10 and 20 and 25, they couldn’t come close to answering any of those questions.”

President Trump made the comments as he continued his international travel schedule, landing in Japan early Tuesday morning. He is expected to meet with newly-elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. Takaichi is Japan’s first female prime minister.

Trump also confirmed he would be open to meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to South Korea later this week, continuing diplomatic engagement that began during his first term.

The president’s trip includes meetings with multiple Asian heads of state as part of broader discussions on trade, security, and economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.


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