Month: June 2024

and  Hunter Biden holding a hand gun – photo image from his abandoned laptop – via New York Post

Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday on federal gun charges in a Delaware court related to his possession of a firearm while using drugs.

Attorney Mike Davis earlier explained this case was a coverup by Delaware US Attorney David Weiss to protect the Biden Crime Family and bury evidence of the family’s alleged multi-million dollar bribery schemes.

According to Davis, Weiss’s charges were part of his deceptive pattern–for years–of protecting Hunter Biden. Weiss was protecting President Biden. Indeed, where are Hunter’s charges related to foreign corruption, acting as an unregistered foreign agent, tax evasion, wire fraud, and other criminal charges that could implicate President Biden?

Hunter Biden was charged with “one count of False Statement in Purchase of a Firearm, one count of False Statement Related to Information Required to be Kept By Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer, and one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Person who is an Unlawful User of or Addicted to a Controlled Substance.”

Hunter was found guilty on all three charges.

Back in October 2020, The Gateway Pundit reported that Hunter’s then-lover and deceased brother’s widow tossed the gun in the trash outside. Hunter admitted this in an online conversation with his family when they accused him of inappropriate conduct in front of a child.

In a long text that Hunter sent to a family friend, Hunter exposed all that was going on with him and his family. (See also the Illustrated Primer)

We shared texts where Hunter comes across as borderline crazy. Hunter shared that his dead brother’s wife, Hallie Biden, whom he had an affair with, threw his gun into the garbage and the police, FBI and Secret Service got involved.

Hallie claimed she did this because she was afraid Hunter would harm himself or the kids!

Below is the text we provided back in October 2020 from Hunter’s laptop that was strangely ignored by the mainstream media at the time and to this day.

** Here are the source documents for the reports via The Illustrated Primer.

The fake fact-checkers and Big Tech blocked our reports on the Hunter Biden laptop at the time and shut down social media accounts that posted our completely factual news on the Biden Crime Family.

This was posted during a family discussion where Hunter accused his mother of suggesting he was sexually inappropriate with the children.

Below is our article with the texts:

BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Biden Held Inappropriate Pictures of Certain Minor — Joe Biden Is Lying

The fake news continues to hide this lewd and disgusting behavior by the First Son from the American public.

But the proof is all there in Hunter Biden’s laptop that the fake news media and intel leaders lied about before the 2020 election and continue to ignore to this day.

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Hunter Biden on Tuesday was found guilty of all three felonies. He is facing 25 years in prison.

Prosecutors proved that Hunter Biden was smoking crack when he purchased a firearm in 2018.

Joe Biden on Tuesday afternoon released a statement after jurors reached a verdict in Hunter Biden’s criminal gun trial.

Joe Biden didn’t mention his son Hunter’s gun crimes. He kept his focus on Hunter’s drug addiction to garner sympathy.

Biden specifically said he would accept the outcome and will ‘continue to respect the judicial process.’

“As I said last week, I am the President, but I am also a dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today. So many families who have had loved ones battle addiction understand the feeling of pride seeing someone you love come out the other side and be so strong and resilient in recovery,” Biden said.

“As I also said last week, I will accept the outcome of this case and will continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal. Jill and I will always be there for Hunter and the rest of our family with our love and support. Nothing will ever change that.”

Joe Biden has repeatedly stated that he has ruled out a pardon for his son Hunter.

WATCH:

Now that Hunter Biden has been found guilty of all three charges as the jury found this case clear cut returning a verdict in just three hours. Do you believe that Joe Biden will actually not pardon his son, Hunter Biden? pic.twitter.com/5u5djYkdbU

— Jessico Bowman (@JessicoBowman) June 11, 2024

But TGP predicted Joe Biden may commute Hunter’s sentence.

A full pardon would relieve Hunter Biden of all guilt for his crimes and a commutation would reduce his sentence.

On Wednesday White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked if Joe Biden would commute Hunter’s sentence during a gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to Italy for the G7 Summit.

“So you’re not ruling out that Biden would commute Hunter’s sentence?” a reporter asked KJP.

Karine Jean-Pierre obfuscated and did not answer the question.

There it is.

AUDIO:

QUESTION: So you’re not ruling out that Biden would commute Hunter’s sentence?

KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: Right pic.twitter.com/IeHRcZwJKl

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 12, 2024

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A State Department spokesman on Monday stated that Ukraine’s infamous Azov Brigade will now be eligible to receive military aid, claiming that Ukraine’s current Azov Brigade is structurally distinct from its past iterations as a National Guard unit formed from a ultranationalist militia with neo-Nazi elements. 

Azov, despite being a unit of Ukraine’s National Guard, had long been banned from receiving U.S. aid under the “Leahy Law,” which prohibits military aid from going to foreign units credibly accused of human rights abuses. 

The unit had many ties with various neo-Nazi and ultranationalist groups. Its founder, Andriy Biletsky, had in the past publicly stated that he believed that the “mission” of the Ukrainian nation was to “lead the white races of the world in a final crusade…against Semite-led Untermenschen.” Azov also actively recruited white supremacists from outside Ukraine to fight for it. 

Azov’s Nazi ties have led Congress to explicitly list the unit as ineligible for aid, as recently as in the 2022 Defense Appropriations. 

During the siege of Mariupol, the Azov brigade became famous in Ukraine for its defense of the city, though over 900 of its fighters ended up surrendering to the Russians. After their capture, 22 of the brigade’s members were put on trial for terrorism charges. As the fighters of the brigade captured in Mariupol are still held as POWs by Russia, “Free Azov” has become a common slogan for pro-war and pro-government demonstrations in Kiev.

Russia has responded to the Biden administration’s move by stating that Washington is “flirting with Neo-Nazis.” 

This is not the first instance of the closeness between America’s liberal Atlanticists and Azov. Obama’s ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, gave a speech in 2023 in front of Azov’s SS-derived Wolfsangel logo alongside members of the unit at Stanford University.

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Photo credit: Joe Kovacs

This article originally appeared on WND.com

Guest by post by Bob Unruh

‘Egregiously retaliating against her for the exercise of her rights’

A disabled woman living in a senior center now is facing eviction – as the housing-unit operator “retaliates” against her for her decision to share Gospel tracts with others in the facility in a common area where information about opportunities and events routinely is available.

It is the American Center for Law and Justice that confirmed it is “taking action,” specifically sending demand letters, to protect the elderly Christian woman.

The woman had been forbidden from placing Bible tracts on a community table because building managers insisted they wanted to be “inclusive.”

The landlord, Lindy Property Management Co. in Philadelphia now is “egregiously retaliating against our client for the exercise of her rights.”

The ACLJ explained it previously sent a letter to Lindy when the woman was ordered to stop sharing tracts with information about her Christian faith.

The legal team said it sought from the management company assurances that “her religious liberty rights be protected and that she be allowed to exercise the privileges that every member of the housing complex has and not be singled out for her religious faith.”

The ACLJ explained, “In every other circumstance where we have been helping other residents of senior living facilities, the facility has responded by acknowledging our clients’ rights and agreeing to change its conduct. At first, we thought that would occur here. Soon after sending our demand letter, we received a call on Monday, June 3, from Lindy’s lawyer saying that our client could exercise her rights again and freely share her tracts.”

But the next day, the client, Jocelyn Harris, was ordered evicted.

She, the legal team explained, “has severe medical disabilities; she is legally blind, rides a mobility scooter, and is on regular dialysis for kidney treatments. She also receives Section 8 housing assistance.”

Her tracts “communicate her religious faith and invite people to visit her church. This common area consists of a community table where pamphlets, flyers, business cards, and other personal materials are regularly available for people to share. Sharing these Bible tracts is an important part of her faith, particularly as many of her fellow residents have no way to attend church and have expressed [gratitude] to her for sharing these Bible tracts with them,” the report said.

Lindy gave her 30 days before eviction, which would be a huge task because of her various restrictions and requirements.

Involved is a “supposed debt” for late charges.

“In circumstances like Jocelyn’s – where she faces severe health challenges – such an eviction poses insurmountable difficulties and challenges. In addition, because of our client’s situation and the benefits she receives, her payments are set up to be automatically received by the housing complex from her debit card account, so her rent payments should all be processed on time by the complex itself. Some of the debt Lindy is seeking is for months where our client’s rent was paid in full, but apparently, the housing complex has drummed up a years-old late fee (if it even existed at all), further evidencing an intent to retaliate,” the ACLJ noted.

The ACLJ noted that provisions of the Fair Housing Act actually are on the resident’s side, with its prohibition on discrimination and more.

“Here, Lindy initiated an eviction against our client only five days after receiving our legal request on her behalf. This demonstrates the retaliatory nature of its conduct. Moreover, Lindy has displayed open and explicit religious hostility to our client, calling her tracts ‘garbage’ and otherwise exhibiting explicit hostility toward her for her religious faith,” the report said.

The result is another demand letter, insisting that the eviction be suspended.

Copyright 2024 WND News Center

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said she will force a vote on Merrick Garland’s arrest if the Justice Department doesn’t follow through after a contempt resolution.

Last month two GOP-led House committees passed resolutions recommending US Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over audio of Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur.

Merrick Garland has reportedly “classified at the highest level” the audio tapes of Joe Biden’s embarrassing interview with Special Counsel Hur. The tapes have been locked away in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), according to investigative journalist Paul Sperry.

BREAKING: Biden Justice Dept cleaned up transcript of Biden’s interview w/ Special Counsel Hur to remove his stuttering, pauses & other indications he lost his train of thought. Judicial Watch chief Tom Fitton: “The transcript is not accurate & was changed in a way to help Biden”

— Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) June 2, 2024

The full House of Representatives will vote on holding Garland in contempt on Wednesday.

pic.twitter.com/5xzEaMcP6G

— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) June 12, 2024

House Oversight Chairman James Comer previously argued that Joe Biden cannot assert executive privilege over the audio of his interview with Robert Hur because the transcript has already been publicly released.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said she doesn’t have faith in Biden’s Justice Department so she is ready to force a vote on Merrick Garland’s arrest.

Fox News reported:

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., is vowing to force a vote on Attorney General Merrick Garland’s arrest if the Department of Justice (DOJ) fails to act on a criminal contempt resolution backed by House GOP leaders.

Luna told Fox News Digital on Tuesday evening that she would plan to force a vote on her “inherent contempt” resolution against Garland after the full House of Representatives weighs the Biden official’s fate with a separate measure.

“As of right now, we fully intend to bring it,” Luna revealed. “I don’t really have much faith in the Department of Justice. And I don’t think the American people do either. But we are trying to bring back a level playing field and show that, you know, there should be accountability all the way up to the top.”

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna last month warned crooked Attorney General Merrick Garland that he is not above the law and that his arrest may be imminent during the House Oversight’s contempt vote on Garland.

WATCH:

BREAKING! Anna Paulina Luna warns Merrick Garland his ARREST may be coming! pic.twitter.com/lpX4bnfnDx

— ULTRA MAGA PARTY (@MaxEvansUMP) May 17, 2024

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Credit: Getty Images and Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Hamburg / PD

Experts in Germany have uncovered a deciphered manuscript that has been determined to be the oldest record of Jesus Christ’s childhood.

As CBS News reported, the 1,600-year-old document had been stored in a university library in Hamburg, Germany, for decades. It was ignored until Dr. Lajos Berkes, from Germany’s Institute for Christianity and Antiquity at Humboldt University in Berlin, and professor Gabriel Nocchi Macedo from Belgium’s University of Liège looked it over and revealed it as the earliest surviving copy of the “Infancy Gospel of Thomas,” a document detailing Jesus Christ’s childhood.

The two experts said in a news release the papyrus contains anecdotes not found in the Bible but one that would have been available and shared during the Middle Ages. The words on the document reveal a remarkable miracle Jesus performed as a child, where he brought clay figures of birds to life.

In the Gospel of Thomas story, a five-year-old Jesus is playing in a stream while molding 12 sparrows out of soft clay in the riverbed mud. But when his father, Joseph, sees what he is doing, he scolds Jesus and demands to know why he is molding clay on the Sabbath.

Jesus responds by telling the clay figures to take flight as living birds, and they obey his command.

According to Macedo, the papyrus was written in Greek. CBS notes it contains 13 lines in Greek letters and originates from late antique Egypt.

Berkes and Macedo said the papyrus was neglected for so long because past researchers considered it “insignificant.” However, new technology enabled the two men to translate the language on the document and compare it to other early Christian texts.

“It was thought to be part of an everyday document, such as a private letter or a shopping list because the handwriting seems so clumsy,” Berkes explained. “We first noticed the word Jesus in the text. Then, by comparing it with numerous other digitized papyri, we deciphered it letter by letter and quickly realized that it could not be an everyday document.”

The experts speculated that the story of Jesus’s miracle was written as part of a writing exercise in a school or monastery. This is due to the awkward handwriting and inconsistent lines, as the Daily Mail notes.

“Apart from what can be deduced from the general history of the collection, there is no evidence of how or when the papyrus was discovered,” Berkes and Macedo wrote.

Macedo said the date the papyrus was placed in the library is unknown, but it was likely after 2001.

Dr Macedo told the Daily Mail that he and Berkes would produce a critical edition and commentary on the manuscript. They will also re-address the style and language of the Gospel of Thomas text.

The results will be published in the Journal of Papyrology and Epigraphy.

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Employees at a Philadelphia coffee chain may now be regretting their decision to form a union.

Just one week after staff at the OCF Coffee House informed him of their intention to unionize, owner and real estate developer Ori Feibush confirmed that he would be closing all three locations down.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports:

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In a significant escalation of tensions between the executive branch and House Republicans, the House Judiciary Committee voted on June 11, 2024, to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. This decision follows Garland’s refusal to comply with a subpoena demanding the unredacted audio of an interview with President Joe Biden conducted by Special Counsel Robert Hur as part of an investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents.

The contempt resolution, spearheaded by Republican lawmakers, was passed with a party-line vote of 18-15 in the Judiciary Committee. The resolution is now set to proceed to a full House vote. If approved, Garland would become the third Attorney General in U.S. history to be held in contempt by Congress.

Today I testified before the House Rules Committee as to why Congress must hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. The AG has ignored 2 subpoenas directing him to release the audio of Special Counsel Hur’s interview with Joe Biden. What is he hiding and why? pic.twitter.com/dpiP5Sa091

— Rep. Harriet Hageman (@RepHageman) June 11, 2024

Republicans, led by Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, argued that Garland’s refusal to release the audio recording impedes their oversight responsibilities. They contend that transparency in the investigation is crucial, especially given the gravity of the allegations against President Biden regarding mishandling classified materials found at his former office at the Penn Biden Center and his home in Delaware​.

The White House, however, has defended Garland’s decision, citing executive privilege. This legal principle allows the president and high-level executive branch officials to withhold information from Congress or the courts to ensure confidential communications within the executive branch. The administration argues that releasing the audio could set a dangerous precedent, undermining the ability of future presidents to have candid discussions with their advisors.

Put the Merrick Garland contempt resolution on the House floor. If it fails, at least we’ll know who among us has the stomach for the times we’re in.

— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) June 12, 2024

The subpoena for the audio recording was issued earlier this year after a transcript of the interview was provided to lawmakers. Despite the transcript’s release, Republicans insist that the audio is necessary to fully understand the context and tone of the President’s statements during the interview​​.

The move to hold Garland in contempt underscores the broader strategy of House Republicans to scrutinize and challenge the Biden administration’s actions rigorously. This approach includes ongoing investigations into various issues, such as the administration’s handling of border security and its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Democrats, on the other hand, have decried the contempt resolution as a political stunt. They argue that the investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents is being used as a pretext to score political points ahead of the 2024 elections. Representative Jerry Nadler, the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, accused Republicans of weaponizing congressional oversight for partisan purposes​ ​.

As the full House prepares to vote on the contempt resolution, the outcome could have significant implications for the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch. It also raises questions about the extent to which executive privilege can be invoked to shield information from legislative scrutiny.

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Jimmy Heyward with his sister.

A California seventh-grade student, Jimmy Heyward, who recently went viral after his principal censored his patriotic speech, has now been banned from attending the school next year.

The Gateway Pundit reported last month that Heyward was a student at Saint Bonaventure Catholic School, where Principal Mary Flock reportedly told him to edit his campaign speech for the role of Commissioner of School Spirit and Patriotism, instructing him to remove “all parts about patriotism.”

The incident was first shared by LibsofTiktok, who wrote, “This is Jimmy. A middle schooler in California… His principal allegedly made him change his speech and remove all mention of patriotism. When he refused, she reportedly didn’t allow him to give the speech and he was forced to sit there humiliated, and watch the other contenders give their speeches…”

The principal humiliated Jimmy publicly by allowing other candidates to speak while Jimmy was forced to sit

Below is Jimmy’s speech that triggered the principal’s actions, (excerpt via Infowars):

“My love for America is my motivation for running for Commissioner of Patriotism in School Spirit.

“It is an honor to live in this country. Sadly, some people take their citizenship for granted, whether it is disrespecting the people who protect us, or eating nachos during the National Anthem at a sporting event.

“Many people recite the Pledge of Allegiance without understanding its meaning. If someone doesn’t truly know what they are pledging to the United States of America, they might as well be reciting the lyrics to ‘Shake It Off’ by Taylor Swift.

“I want to fix this so everyone understands the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. As the commissioner of patriotism, I would have the crucial task of creating ways to bring more patriotism to SBS. I love my country and I love Saint Bonaventure, but I want to strengthen our patriotism in school spirit.

“So, accordingly, I Jimmy Hayward am running for Commissioner Patriotism in School Spirit. I want to clarify that my ideas are not promises, but I can promise to make pep rallies great again. I will make the school spirit great again. I will make patriotism within SBS great again, and mostly I will make SBS great again. Thank you and God bless Saint Bonaventure Catholic School.”

WATCH:

This is Jimmy. A middle schooler in California. He ran for “Commissioner of School Spirit & Patriotism” at school.

His principal allegedly made him change his speech and remove all mention of patriotism. When he refused, she reportedly didn’t allow him to give the speech and he… pic.twitter.com/25IaDjP5Zw

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 21, 2024

According to the letter sent by Mary Flock to the parents, “The packet includes clear directions that require candidates to submit their campaign speeches in advance for approval by the student council moderators; it is essential to ensure speeches are relevant to their respective offices and the content is appropriate. Several students were asked to adjust their speeches and resubmit them for approval. Despite our prior guidance and collaboration, not every speech was approved and could not be delivered to the student body. Those who were asked to modify their speeches to align with their office and school appropriateness did so willingly and were able to deliver their speeches.”

Mary Flock (Credit: Saint Bonaventure Catholic School)

A petition organized by Jimmy’s mother, Hattie Ruggles, calling for Mary Flock’s removal as principal details the incident. It reveals that Jimmy was not allowed to deliver his speech and was humiliated in front of his peers, teachers, and parents. The school’s administration called the police on Jimmy’s father when he protested their decision.

“My son Jimmy Heyward decided to run for Commissioner of School Spirit and Patriotism at his school this year. The Principal, Mary Flock, told him he needed to make changes to his speech. She wanted everything in his speech regarding patriotism to be removed, even though “Patriotism” was a part of the position’s title that he was running for. Ms Flock said that if he did not remove ALL parts about patriotism, he would not be able to read his speech to with the rest of the candidates.

Jimmy stood up to her and said he wasn’t going to take the parts about patriotism out of his speech. She then told him he would not be speaking. Jimmy sat on stage with all the other candidates while they said their speeches. Mary Flock directed the kids hosting the rally to skip Jimmy entirely. He was on the stage for an hour in front of his peers/teachers/parents being completely humiliated by Mary Flock.

My husband upset with her decision told her and the Vice Principal, Caleb McFarren how out of line they were for not allowing Jimmy to speak to his classmates just because his views didn’t align with theirs.

They told my husband to leave or they would call someone to make him leave. He said he wouldn’t as he was there to support his son and then walked to the opposite side of the gate, away from everyone else and all students/faculty. The principal then proceeded to call HBPD to further humiliate Jimmy.

HBPD showed up spoke with my husband and got the whole story about Jimmy’s speech and what had happened. They then told him he was free to stay and watch with the rest of the families in attendance. When the officers were leaving they asked Ed to let Jimmy know that they said “Thank you” for the things he wrote in his speech.

Later in the day Mary Flock sent an email to all parents at SBS informing them of the incident but completely lying about what truly happened earlier in the day. This woman has no business being in a head position at our school, or any school.

This kind of behavior is unacceptable and does not align with the values we expect from our school’s leadership. We demand that Mary Flock be removed as principal immediately.”

A school-wide email sent last month announcing Flock’s resignation from her position at the school served as evidence that Ruggles’ petition had been successful.

“It is with sadness that I inform you that Principal Mary Flock will not be returning to St. Bonaventure next school year,” according to the email.

However, in a shocking twist, Saint Bonaventure School has now informed Heyward’s family that Jimmy and his sister won’t be allowed to attend the school next year due to “serious violations of the Christian Code of Conduct and the Parent Electronic Communications Policy.”

“Finally heard from St. Bonaventure. This morning we received an email terminating Jimmy, Alice, and Livia from the school and will not allow them to return next year,” Hattie Ruggles wrote on Facebook.

The letter sent to the family reads:

“This letter is to inform you of a decision regarding your family’s association with St. Bonaventure School. After careful consideration and thorough review of recent events, and with the support of the Diocese, the decision has been made to terminate your family’s enrollment from St. Bonaventure School for next school year.

The decision comes as a result of serious violations of the Christian Code of Conduct and the Parent Electronic Communications Policy, as outlined in our Parent Student Handbook and included below. These policies are in place to ensure a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all members of our school community, and adherence to them is crucial for the welfare and integrity of our educational environment.”

UPDATE: Jimmy, the middle schooler who wasn’t allowed to give his speech at school because it was too patriotic, was just notified that he and his sisters will not be allowed back to this school next year. https://t.co/MVKmbnXyc6 pic.twitter.com/V9KkaCri2T

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 11, 2024

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Retired Army Captain Sam Brown will lead the Republican ticket for Senate in Nevada this fall.

Brown defeated dermatologist Jeff Gunter, Trump’s former ambassador to Iceland, with a dominating 57.9 percent of the vote. Brown’s central message of faith and service resonated with Nevadan voters who selected him from a crowded primary field.

Brown, a 40-year-old Purple Heart recipient whose face was scarred during the war in Afghanistan, was a late riser in the 2022 Nevada Republican Senate primary where he lost to former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt. Brown had little name recognition at the start of that race but eventually stormed into second place with an impressive 34 percent of the vote in a crowded primary field after grassroots members of the GOP rallied around his insurgent campaign.

The ultimate swing state, Nevada is a likely bellwether in the 2024 presidential and congressional races. In the most recent polling from the state, Fox News found that the former President Trump is 5 points clear of President Biden among 1,000 likely voters in the state. Biden defeated Trump by nearly 3 points in the 2020 election for president in Nevada.

Although Trump failed to endorse Brown during a high-profile weekend jaunt in Las Vegas days before the primary, he did give him the nod in a statement posted to Truth Social later that night. 

“Sam Brown is a FEARLESS AMERICAN PATRIOT, a Purple Heart Recipient, who has proven he has the ‘PURE GRIT’ and COURAGE to take on our Enemies, both Foreign and Domestic,” Trump wrote. “Brown has my complete and total endorsement.”

Trump’s late endorsement was criticized by MAGA influencers on Twitter who accused Brown of being a “Trump hater.”

Brown’s wife, Amy Larsen, looks to play an influential role in the campaign going forward. Amy went public with her personal story of getting an abortion at 24 and the unwavering support she’s received from Brown even though he supported the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The Browns’ openness on the issue may ruffle a few conservative feathers, but will likely lead to a tighter race against Democratic incumbent, Sen. Jacky Rosen, in the general.

Abortion was a loser for Republicans in the 2023 elections, where reliably red Kentucky and Ohio lurched  to the left with abortion on the ballot. Brown’s more temperate tone on an issue that has supercharged the Democrat vote may strike the perfect balance to allow him to compete with Rosen who holds a comfortable lead in early polling.

“I felt all alone,” Mrs. Brown said of her abortion during an NBC News interview in February. “I felt really overwhelmed, and I also felt a lot of shame. I got to a very dark place and I remember being in my room and crying out: ‘God help me.’”

And the man who helped her most during that experience was her now-husband, Sam. Amy, who worked as a dietitian in the Army, met Brown soon after her abortion, and soon after he returned from Afghanistan disfigured and traumatized, but with a new lease on life. Amy took a liking to his courage and determination. 

“He was facing this major trauma in his life, and he was disfigured as a 24-year-old. He had scars on his face and over his body,” Mrs. Brown said. “But yet he had joy and he had this comfort with who he was, and this confidence.”

Brown’s face was badly scarred after a roadside bomb detonated beneath his unit’s vehicle. Covered in diesel fuel, he fought unsuccessfully to put out the fire. When all hope seemed lost, he fell to his knees and cried out “Jesus save me!” It was at that moment that a gunner from his unit dumped sand on Brown and gave him what he calls a “second chance at life.” 

His next test will be to defeat Rosen, a former congresswoman. Rosen, who voted with President Trump 35 percent of the time according to FiveThirtyEight, is seen as a moderate within her party; it will be Brown’s task to highlight differences between the two if he’s to secure a tenure in Washington.

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