Republican Debate Preview: What to Expect
President Donald Trump officially announced on Truth Social that he won’t be at the first GOP debate.
Touting his stellar poll numbers and track record from his first term as President, Trump believes appearing at the first debate would not be worth his time and effort. In July, he also said it wasn’t fair for other candidates with poll numbers near zero to “be popping [him] with questions.” Instead, Trump scheduled an interview with Tucker Carlson that might air simultaneously on X (formerly Twitter).
So will you watch the GOP debate even if the leading GOP candidate isn’t on the stage? Or, if Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson airs at the same time, will you watch it instead? Let’s not kid ourselves – love him or hate him, Trump is clearly the candidate everyone wants to see. He thrives in the spotlight and pumps up TV ratings.
With Trump not in attendance, that leaves Fox News hosts Brett Baier and Martha MacCallum posing questions to the eight qualifying candidates: former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Governor Nikki Haley, former Governor Chris Christie, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, and former Governor Asa Hutchinson.
Such a lineup is way more impressive than any candidates the Democrats could proffer. But Trump’s presence will still loom large over the debate. I expect the other Republican hopefuls to go after Trump hard to establish themselves as viable Republican nominees.
So why isn’t Trump making an appearance? ACLJ Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, listed three reasons he believes Trump is sitting out.
First, Trump won’t commit to signing a loyalty pledge that promises to support the Republican party’s eventual nominee and not to participate in unsanctioned RNC debates. Personally, I don’t blame Trump for refusing to sign this. Why should I endorse someone else if I’m running for President, and I’m confident that I’m the best candidate?
Second, Trump is up by an incredible percentage in the polls. According to the CBS poll that Trump referenced, he’s leading Ron DeSantis, the closest candidate, by 46%. That’s likely an insurmountable lead.
Finally, Trump isn’t just another run-of-the-mill presidential candidate – he’s the former President of the United States. He’s won the presidency before and had enormous success with the economy, foreign policy, and energy independence. His record does speak for itself.
We also can’t help but wonder how the GOP primary would shake out if Trump weren’t a candidate. We might actually see a fascinating debate centered on policy, allowing very qualified candidates the opportunity to shine. But as we all know, Trump is the front-runner, and it’s hard to imagine the debate not focusing on the former President.
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A HOUSE DIVIDED: Gaetz Plots to Oust Speaker McCarthy
The House battle over leadership conflict rages as Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-1) seeks to oust Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (CA-20). Does Congress have the votes from House Republicans and Democrats to force this move? This political showdown comes from some conservatives’ anger over McCarthy’s willingness to make deals with Democrats on the Continuing Resolution, such as the recent spending bill that almost led to a government shutdown. Is this in-House fighting good for our country just before a presidential election? On today’s show, the Sekulow team discusses the need for swift conflict resolution in the House, former President Donald Trump’s civil case trial in New York City, including puzzling antics from the judge, and the latest news with President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
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Air Force Denies AI Drone Killed Its Operator
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The U.S. Air Force denies that an AI drone went rogue and killed its operator during a combat mission simulation. The operator told the drone not to destroy the target, and the drone turned on the operator to complete the mission. Haven’t we seen this movie before with scary machines from the future threatening our safety? Can we trust the Air Force to tell us the truth? The Sekulow team discusses this and more on today’s show.
The U.S. Air Force denies that an AI drone went rogue and killed its operator during a combat mission simulation. The operator told the drone not to destroy the target, and the drone turned on the operator to complete the mission. Haven’t we seen this movie before with scary machines from the future threatening our safety? Can we trust the Air Force to tell us the truth? The Sekulow team discusses this and more on today’s show.
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DeSantis Cuts Campaign Staff
AMMO SHORTAGE? Last week, President Biden made yet another blunder when he let it slip that U.S. Military is running low on ammunition. Now the Biden Administration is running damage control to counter the narrative. John Kirby announced that the US is "ramp[ing] up production, particularly for artillery shells." How will our foreign enemies interpret Biden's latest gaffe? What is the impact on our country's long-term national security? The Sekulow team discusses the weapons shortage and more on today's show.
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Party’s Over: Hunter Biden Faces 17 Years in Prison
Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine additional criminal charges related to tax evasion. Will President Joe Biden and the Deep State DOJ be able to sidestep Hunter’s IRS legal troubles? The Sekulow team discusses the political ramifications of Hunter facing up to 17 years in prison – including the impact on President Biden’s 2024 White House reelection campaign – Ivy League presidents facing pressure over rising antisemitism on college campuses, and much more. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins the show to discuss the latest Biden scandal.
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LIVE NOW: Legal ANALYSIS of TRUMP Ballot Ban SUPREME COURT Ruling
LIVE ANALYSIS: The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided 9-0 that President Donald Trump will remain on the ballot – a victory for the ACLJ and election integrity. The ACLJ represented the Colorado GOP at the U.S. Supreme Court after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment’s insurrection clause gave the state the authority to remove the former President from the Colorado ballot. The Sekulow team discusses the SCOTUS decision to preserve your right to vote for the candidate of your choice, how this massive Supreme Court opinion affects the 2024 presidential election – and much more.
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BREAKING: IRS Threatens NEW Whistleblower with Criminal Investigation
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SHOCKING NEWS: A whistleblower in the Hunter Biden investigation alleges he experienced retaliation by the IRS for exposing RETALIATION. The Sekulow team discusses the dirty politics of the Deep State and more on today's show.
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Biden Impeachment Predicted by McCarthy
IMPEACHMENT IMMINENT? House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that the allegations of presidential corruption surrounding President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden could climb "to the level of impeachment inquiry." Are Biden's abuse of power and the constant Deep State government corruption about to be exposed? How will this White House scandal affect Biden's future as President? The Sekulow team discusses the fallout of this possible impeachment as well as the announcement that the IRS will "end most" surprise home visits – all this and more on today's show.
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Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire: “Israel’s Second War of Independence Will Be Long”
As the IDF advances on Gaza to root out terrorists, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says no to a cease-fire. The Sekulow team discusses the conflict in the Middle East, U.S. international relations, House Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal to fund Israel, and the growing antisemitism on college campuses – all this and more on today’s show.
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Easter Celebration Concert
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To close out our Life & Liberty Drive, the Jay Sekulow Band is bringing the party to you for an exciting celebration of faith and freedom. ACLJ Chief Counsel and lifelong musician Jay Sekulow has assembled this all-star Grammy and Dove award-winning lineup, led by three of the most powerful voices in rock ‘n’ roll – John Schlitt of the iconic Christian rock group Petra, legendary singer/songwriter John Elefante of Kansas, and Mark Lee Townsend of DC Talk. Join us for an electrifying night of guitar solos and classic rock cover songs. We even have some original tunes. Don’t miss The Jay Sekulow Band event on YouTube, Facebook, Rumble, and http://ACLJ.org. Please support our important work — all gifts will be TRIPLED.
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Warrantless: FBI Spied on American Citizens 270,000+ Times
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#FBI #FISA #warrant #warrantlesssearch #surveillance #politics #privacyrights #FISAcourt #surveillancestate #BigBrother #governmentoverreach #constitutionalrights #corruption #abuseofpower #NSA #lawenforcement #policestate #2021 #news #worldnews #livenews #breakingnews #biden #joebiden #trump #donaldtrump #potus #america #freedom #deepstate #sekulow #aclj #jaysekulow #jordansekulow
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BREAKING: Biden Makes Major REVERSAL On Trump-Era Policy
President Biden is reverting to President Trump's policy of recognizing the Houthis as a terrorist organization – only after the Red Sea attacks forced the Administration to respond. The Sekulow team discusses the Houthis' threat to the West, the ACLJ’s brief that is due at the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow to defend the right to vote, Trump's resounding victory in the Iowa caucus, how Governor Ron DeSantis and former Governor Nikki Haley need to perform in the New Hampshire primary if they want to secure the 2024 GOP nomination – and much more.
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BREAKING: ACLJ Uncovers Classified Biden Documents
BREAKING NEWS: The ACLJ has uncovered documents regarding President Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Administration was more concerned with saving the environment than retrieving U.S. personnel and military equipment from Afghanistan. The Sekulow team breaks down the latest Deep State corruption and the need for transparency from the Biden Administration. All this and more on today's show.
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Breaking: Jim Jordan Subpoenas Georgia DA Fani Willis
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-4) has subpoenaed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her alleged improper relationship with Nathan Wade, the lead prosecutor in President Trump’s Georgia election interference case. Could the subpoena from Congress derail the far Left’s attempt to take down President Trump? The Sekulow team discusses the possible ramifications for DA Willis – and much more. Senator Roger Marshall (KS) joins us in the studio to discuss President Biden’s international policy failures.
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FBI’s Corrupt Comey SUDDENLY Concerned About DOJ Weaponization
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Former FBI Director James Comey is suddenly worried about the weaponization of the DOJ. Comey said President Biden must be reelected to avoid "four years of a retribution presidency." In other words, if Trump wins, he will use the FBI and other federal agencies to get revenge on his political enemies. Should the Democrats who used the Mueller Report to conduct the impeachment of Trump be concerned? The Sekulow team discusses this and more on today's show.
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TRUMP IMMUNITY: New Developments in Appeal to Supreme Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit was “unpersuaded” by President Trump’s arguments for presidential immunity for any actions he took on January 6. So President Trump just appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court in his federal election interference case. If the Supreme Court takes up the case, it would further delay the prosecution’s attempt to have a trial before the election. The Sekulow team discusses the Trump immunity trial, the ACLJ’s latest brief in the fight to stop President Biden’s attempt to silence conservatives, another vote to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the Senate’s controversial funding bill – and much more.
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LIVE COVERAGE: Special Counsel Robert Hur Grilled on Biden Classified Documents
We have a NEW update on President Joe Biden’s classified documents investigation as Special Counsel Robert Hur is back in the spotlight. He is testifying today before the House Judiciary Committee – will he downplay the Biden Report’s finding on President Biden’s mental acuity? The Sekulow team addresses four key questions regarding Hur’s testimony, the likely response of Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-4) and other Members of Congress to the Biden Report, how Biden’s “red line” for Rafah puts him at odds with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – and much more.
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Grenell in Studio: FBI Tried to Hide Biden Bribery Recordings
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Senator Chuck Grassley says that the Burisma whistleblower who allegedly bribed President Joe Biden and Hunter Biden has 17 audio recordings of their conversations. Remember the impeachment of President Donald Trump for making a phone call to Ukraine? Will Capitol Hill hold President Biden to the same standard? Or will the D.C. swamp cover up this bribery scandal like it did the investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop? The Sekulow team discusses the Biden Deep State corruption – and more – on today's show.
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BREAKING: Judge Issues First Order in Trump Case
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Judge Aileen Cannon will preside over President Donald Trump’s classified documents case in federal court, and she has already ordered both sides to expedite security clearances for the lawyers involved. How will this impact Trump’s chances in the 2024 presidential election against likely Democrat nominee President Joe Biden? The Sekulow team discusses this and more on today’s show.
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FIASCO IN FULTON: Judge Ruling Released on Fani Willis
BREAKING: Judge Scott McAfee issued his ruling in the disqualification hearing for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis: Either she and her office or Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade must step aside. Assuming DA Willis remains on as prosecutor, the case against President Donald Trump for Georgia election interference will continue. The Sekulow team discusses the judge's decision about the improper relationship and financial issues between DA Willis and Wade, Trump's classified documents case in Florida, a new ACLJ FOIA lawsuit over UNRWA funding – and much more.
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Trump’s Arraignment: What YOU Need to Know
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Today is arraignment day for former President Donald Trump. What does this mean for Trump, the current front runner for the Republican nomination for President? ACLJ Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow – who has personally worked on the Trump legal team in the past – provides expert analysis on what to expect from today’s proceedings. We are also joined by special guest Rev. Pat Mahoney as well as Senior Advisor for National Security and Foreign Policy Ric Grenell and ACLJ Senior Counsel for Global Affairs Mike Pompeo on today’s show.
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CHAOS: Democrats Scared about State of the Union
President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address tonight to convince American voters that he should be reelected in his upcoming campaign for the 2024 presidential election against President Donald Trump (who just said he would debate Biden “anytime, anywhere, anyplace”). Will he blame the Republicans in Congress for any perceived failures? And are Democrats scared about a poor showing? The Sekulow team discusses President Biden’s likely talking points to explain the weak economy, inflation, the southern border crisis and illegal immigration, international policy (e.g., Putin) – and much more. We also discuss new developments in recent ACLJ cases for religious liberty and free speech.
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REAL Reason Behind Menendez Indictment
The left will ALWAYS go after one of its own – especially if it helps the party win.
Here’s what I mean by that. The Obama and Biden DOJs were - and are - weaponized against political opponents, and even conservative Americans. The IRS targeting the Tea Party. The DOJ labeling concerned parents at school board meetings as “domestic terrorists.” The DOJ targeting traditional Catholics – something the ACLJ is investigating right now. The list goes on.
But their abuse of the justice system is not contained within partisan lines. The DOJ’s legal arsenal is now being used to indict New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife on bribery charges. The couple is accused of taking hundreds of thousands in cash, luxury vehicles and even gold bars in exchange for political influence with several New Jersey businessman and the foreign government of Egypt.
And yes, it’s easy to draw comparisons between the Menendez indictment… and the accusations about Joe Biden and his son Hunter. We know the corruption runs deep and two separate standards are applied. But with Menendez, the DOJ wasn’t suddenly struck by an ethically-driven lightning bolt giving them all a sense of duty, honor and justice. So, the question remains, why is the left looking to cannibalize one of its own? And why now?
One possible political motive stands out – if we look at Menendez’s history with the DOJ.
Jack Smith, yes- THAT Jack Smith, indicted Menendez in 2017 on similar corruption and bribery charges and went to trial. After the jury was deadlocked, the DOJ yanked the case in January of 2018 and Menendez went on to handily win re-election in New Jersey.
But let’s go back even further to 2015. Remember Obama’s infamous Iran Nuclear Deal? Menendez was one of four Democrat Senators to vote against it.
Now fast-forward to today, and we find a desperate Biden Administration that just needs a win. And a new deal with Iran is expected to be coming down the pike soon. Except the Democrats’ slim majority in the Senate cannot afford four detractors this time around.
If following this DOJ has taught us anything, it’s this: whenever it APPEARS to be doing its job – like prosecuting real possible corruption – it probably isn’t actually doing its job. There’s likely another politically slanted motivation behind their actions.
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Official Trailer: Jingle Smells - Christmas Comedy Movie 2023
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Jingle Smells features an all-star cast including John Schneider, Eric Roberts, Ben Davies, Jim Breuer, Victoria Jackson, Dylan Postl, James Storm, Brad Stine and Sean Hannity.
The upcoming Christmas comedy Jingle Smells, from executive producers Logan Sekulow and Sean Hannity, has unveiled a release date and first look trailer. Available Thanksgiving Day, the family-friendly holiday film's all-star cast includes John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard, Smallville), Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables), and Ben Davies (Courageous, War Room).
Premiering exclusively on Rumble, Jingle Smells is the first feature film (non-documentary) to debut on the platform.
The film features war vet Nick Gutman (Ben Davies) who is forced to take a job with his dad's (John Schneider) quirky garbage men buddies, who are hired to conduct a wild secret mission — destroying perfectly good toys by Christmas Eve. These popular toys were pulled from the shelf after the film star (James Storm) they are based on is “cancelled" for his patriotic views. Instead of destroying them, Nick takes on the secret identity "Jingle Smells" and becomes a Robin Hood of the Holidays.
Jingle Smells also stars Jim Breuer (Saturday Night Live), Victoria Jackson (Saturday Night Live), Dylan Postl (WWE), Brad Stine, Jaclyn Stapp, Sean Hannity and features a special appearance by the Jay Sekulow Band and a special voice appearance by Gov. Mike Huckabee.
“We’re breaking away from mainstream Hollywood and doing something totally different,” says Sean Hannity. "Jingle Smells is a hilarious and heartwarming story filled with a great message and void of all the crazy agendas being presented by those other entertainment platforms. Jingle Smells is a movie that your entire family can enjoy together this Christmas season.”
Jingle Smells hails from ACLJ Films in association with Laugh-O-Gram Studios, Logan Sekulow Originals and Keystone Films. Daniel Lusko directed from a script by Bart Scott and Logan Sekulow.
“We are thrilled to further expand our pay-per-view with the first feature movie launching on the platform,” said Rumble CEO and Chairman Chris Pavlovski. “In partnership with Logan Sekulow and Sean Hannity, we are excited to see a significant turnout of viewers for this Christmas movie event.”
Jingle Smells will premiere exclusively on Rumble starting November 23rd. Viewers can stream the movie for $19.99. Pre-order for only $14.99 now through November 10th only at JingleSmells.movie.
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Pro-Life Counselors BRUTALLY BEATEN At Planned Parenthood
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SHOCKING: Two pro-life counselors were BRUTALLY BEATEN by radical abortion supporters outside a Baltimore Planned Parenthood. Where’s the peace, love, and compassion from the pro-abortion Left? The Sekulow team discusses this abominable attack and what we’re doing about it.
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