Ron DeSantis says Trump’s claims of stolen 2020 election weren’t ‘true’
Florida governor and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said on Friday that Donald Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was rigged are not true. “All those theories that were put out did not prove to be true,” Mr DeSantis told The New York Times during a campaign stop in Iowa. “It was not an election that was conducted the way I think that we want to, but that’s different than saying Maduro stole votes or something like that,” he added. “Those theories, you know, proved to be unsubstantiated.” Mr DeSantis, seen as the former president’s chief rival in the Republican primary, has in the past largely avoided direct criticisms of Mr Trump’s repeatedly disproven election claims. “We must reject the culture of losing that has impacted our party in recent years. The time for excuses is over,” Mr DeSantis said in a speech earlier this yer, before he formally announced his presidential campaign. “If we get distracted, if we focus the election on the past or on other side issues, then I think the Democrats are going to beat us again.” The former president’s repeated falsehoods are back in the spotlight, after Mr Trump was indicted this week for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the presidential election results. “The attack on our nation’s capitol on January 6, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy,” special counsel Jack Smith said on Tuesday, announcing the charges. “As described in the indictment, it was fueled by lies. Lies by the defendant targeted at obstructing a bedrock function of the US government – the nation’s process of collecting, counting and certifying the results of the presidential election.” This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information. Read More College Board shelves AP psychology class in Florida over guidance on gender content Chris Christie meets Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise Ukraine visit NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
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Chiefs hardly helping running backs wanting big deals with their budget backfield finds
The Kansas City Chiefs are doing no favors to Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley and every other running back that wants to get paid
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Texas separates migrant families, detaining fathers on trespassing charges in latest border move
Texas officials say state police officers separated migrant families along the border with Mexico by detaining fathers on trespassing charges and turning over mothers and children to federal agencies
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Anthony Rizzo concussion timeline: Everything to know about Yankees injury
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was recently placed on the injured list. Here's what to know about his concussion timeline.On Thursday, the New York Yankees placed first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list with post-concussion syndrome. The following is a brief description ...
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3 players who could break into Suns starting lineup
The Phoenix Suns will be under the spotlight next season as Kevin Durant looks to win his third NBA championship. Four members of the starting five are set in stone. The fifth spot, not so much.The Phoenix Suns are going to score a lot of points next season. There are valid concerns about the de...
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NFL suspends Alvin Kamara: What's the Saints backup plan?
The NFL has suspended New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara for his role in a fight outside a Las Vegas night club in February of 2022.A three-game suspensions has been announced for Saints running back Alvin Kamara, which isn't all that surprising given the severity of the incident and the fa...
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Pegula rallies past Svitolina to reach Washington semis
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula outlasted Wimbledon semi-finalist Elina Svitolina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Friday, holding off a late fightback to reach...
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4 players Braves missed on at the deadline, but can sign this offseason
The Atlanta Braves weren't active at the trade deadline but they can sign some of the players they missed on trading for in free agency this offseason.As the dust settled on the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline, the Atlanta Braves didn't make much noise. It's been made clear that Alex Anth...
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FC Dallas vs Inter Miami - Leagues Cup: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
Everything you need to know ahead of Messi's trip to Texas for the Leagues Cup battle between Inter Miami and FC Dallas.
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Wrexham sign James McClean thanks to Hollywood spending power
James McClean has completed a move to Wrexham after the movie star-owned club reached an agreement with Wigan Athletic on a £250,000 deal. The Welsh outfit offered the Irish international what are described as "Championship wages" as they make their own return to the English Football League for the first time in 15 years. That rise has come due to Wrexham's immense commercial potential under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and such a move is a sign of how they plan to quickly accelerate through League Two, as well. McClean had experienced very different issues at finance-stricken Wigan over the last season, but was still expected to stay there. The offer from Wrexham proved too good to turn down, though, and the Independent was been told the winger quickly became unlikely to feature in the opening League One fixture away to Derby County - with the move soon being confirmed within hours. Wrexham start their own campaign at home to MK Dons on Saturday, having spent part of pre-season Stateside playing against the likes of Chelsea, LA Galaxy’s second-string side and a team of Manchester United youngsters. Read More Gary Lineker worried about Tottenham’s campaign with or without Harry Kane Women’s World Cup LIVE: Latest news and updates as England prepare for last-16 Bayern awaiting Tottenham response on ‘final’ offer for Harry Kane
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Former Falcons QB Matt Ryan brings twin sons along for training camp visit
Matt Ryan brought the No. 2 jersey back to the Atlanta Falcons' training camp
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Evenepoel aims to back rivals into corner in world title bid
Remco Evenepoel will defend his men's cycling world road race title in Scotland on Sunday on a course that culminates on the streets of Glasgow and...
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