Seth McLaughlin
Articles by Seth McLaughlin
‘The water is warm’: Vance woos disillusioned Dems, accuses Harris of lying about Biden’s decline
Sen. J.D. Vance struck out onto the campaign trail Monday, his first solo adventure as the Republican vice presidential nominee, and accused Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats of lying to the American public about President Biden's cognitive decline. Published July 22, 2024
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis open to VP spot if Harris ‘wants a 49-year-old, bald and gay Jew’
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is playful about the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris picking him as her running mate. Published July 22, 2024
Trump knocks out Biden, awaits replacement with much of the same progressive baggage
Former President Donald Trump triumphed over President Biden on Sunday, forcing the Democratic candidate to withdraw from the 2024 race. Published July 21, 2024
‘I owe immigration my life:’ Trump returns to campaign trail, mocks Dem effort to oust Biden
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday immigration wound up being his guardian angel. Published July 20, 2024
Vance snaps back at Harris: ‘What the hell have you done?’
Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio opened up his first official campaign event as former President Donald Trump by punching back at his Democratic counterpart Kamala Harris. Published July 20, 2024
‘He took a bullet for us’: Trump fans flock to first post-shooting rally
Eschewing safety concerns, Scott Lawrence said he made the nearly five-hour trek to Donald Trump's first campaign rally since he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt to send the former president a message: If he's willing to take a bullet for me, I am absolutely willing to take a bullet for him. Published July 20, 2024
Trump lays out stark contrasts with Biden
Former President Trump only mentioned President Biden by name twice in his more than hour-long speech at the Republican National Convention. Published July 19, 2024
Trump talks publicly about his near-assassination for the first time
In his GOP convention speech, an introspective former President Trump shared his experience as the target of an assassin, telling how the "bullet came within a quarter of an inch of taking my life." Published July 19, 2024
Trump ‘proudly’ accepts GOP presidential nomination
Closing out the Republican National Convention days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for the president saying America must turn the page on hatred. Published July 18, 2024
The Hulkster climbs into the political ring for his ‘hero’ Trump at RNC
Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan brought down the house Thursday evening at Fiserv Forum in a vivid speech that drew heavily on his wrestling person and alluding to such 1980s artifacts as his hit record "I Am A Real American." Published July 18, 2024
Trump turns to the Hulkster on the final day of RNC
Let me tell you something, brother: Hulkamania is about to run wild at the Republican National Convention. Published July 18, 2024
Trump faithful bless miraculous survival; evangelicals spread messianic message through convention
Former President Donald Trump will speak Thursday to a Republican crowd that increasingly views him in a messianic light. His escape from an assassination attempt has convinced many at the Republican National Convention, and in the party at large, that God had a direct hand in preserving his life. Published July 17, 2024
Black Republicans increase in droves; with message to Biden, speakers put identity politics to rest
A historic number of Black Americans addressing the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week are making the argument that Donald Trump has broken Democrats' decades-long lock on Black voters. Published July 16, 2024
Democrats travel to GOP convention site to raise alarm bells about conservative Project 2025
Democrats visited the heart of Trump world Tuesday at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to raise more warnings about the conservative Project 2025 agenda. Published July 16, 2024
Trump surprises convention with bandaged cameo
Former President Donald Trump gave the people what they wanted at the Republican National Convention: more Donald Trump. Published July 15, 2024
MTG: Trump’s America will honor man killed in rally shooting
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia paid tribute at the Republican National Convention Monday to Corey Comperatore, the man shot and killed during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Published July 15, 2024
Trump taps Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as running mate
Former President Donald Trump selected Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio on Monday as his running mate, adding youth to the ticket amid voter concerns about age and the presidency, days after an assassin nearly killed Mr. Trump. Published July 15, 2024
Mitch McConnell showered with boos at the national convention
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is not winning any popularity contests at the Republican National Convention. Published July 15, 2024
Trump taps Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as running mate
Former President Donald Trump on Monday tapped Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate, ending months of speculation over who the presumptive Republican nominee believed would best boost his chances of returning to the White House this fall. Published July 15, 2024
Rep. Ronny Jackson says his nephew was shot at Trump rally
Rep. Ronny Jackson said his nephew was shot Saturday in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Published July 13, 2024
