Poland Open to Hosting Nuclear Weapons from NATO Allies
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has indicated willingness for Poland to host nuclear weapons from NATO allies to enhance the security of the alliance’s eastern flank. This statement was made during an interview published Monday in the Polish tabloid Fakt. However, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has requested further clarification on the proposal.
Steve Bannon Urges Trump to Defy Manhattan Trial
Steve Bannon, a former close associate of President Trump, has advised Trump to disregard his Manhattan criminal court trial and provoke law enforcement to incarcerate him. Bannon made these remarks during his “War Room” show on Monday, suggesting that Trump should instead attend a Supreme Court hearing regarding his immunity from prosecution in a separate criminal trial in Washington, D.C., led by special counsel Jack Smith.
Trump’s Manhattan Trial and Fitness for Office
Former President Donald Trump is currently facing a hush money trial in Manhattan, accused of falsifying business records to suppress alleged sexual affairs prior to the 2016 election. Some commentators have raised concerns about Trump’s fitness to hold office if he is unable to maintain focus during the trial.
’Access Hollywood’ Tape Read in Trump’s Trial
Prosecutors in Trump’s Manhattan trial have read transcripts of the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape to the jury, which a legal analyst described as both “cringy” and “damning.” The tape reportedly demonstrates the then-candidate’s motive for covering up any potentially damaging stories about him.