In a speech before his supporters, the former president charged forward in an uncharted direction, talking openly about leveraging the power of the presidency for political reprisals.
Tag: Conservative Political Action Conference
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The Happy Warriors of CPAC Seemed Less Than Happy This Year
At the four-day conclave of MAGA conservatives, only former President Trump provided a jolt of excitement.
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech at CPAC
The former president made inaccurate claims about the murder rate in New York, the withdrawal from Afghanistan and windmills at a conservative conference.
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Eyeing DeSantis, Trump Readies for a Long Primary Battle
Donald Trump will be basking in affection from activists at CPAC on Saturday. But his campaign is preparing for an ugly, protracted primary fight for the nomination.
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For Republicans’ Rising Stars, CPAC Is Losing Its Pull
At the annual conference this week, conservative celebrities like Mike Lindell and Kari Lake will attend, as will Donald Trump, but many possible 2024 rivals are skipping it.