Marjorie Taylor Greene's Ageist Swipe At Biden, Trump's Gag Order, DeSantis-Newsom TV Debate And More: This Week In Politics

This week brought a flurry of political developments and controversies. From Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) ageist comments about President Joe Biden, an upheld gag order for Donald Trump, to Home Depot’s co-founder adjusting his political support, the week was anything but dull. In addition, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property is being eyed by some of the richest men in the world, and a TV debate between Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis made headlines. Let’s dive into the details.

Greene’s Ageist Jab at Biden

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) sparked controversy this weekend when she directed an ageist comment towards President Biden on his X account. Biden had posted about his administration’s efforts to strengthen American supply chains, manufacturing, and workers, to which Greene responded with an ageist swipe. Read the full article here.

Trump’s Upheld Gag Order

A New York appellate court upheld a limited gag order on Donald Trump, imposed by Judge Arthur Engoron in a New York civil fraud trial. The ruling, which Mary Trump, the former president's niece, deemed as "so bad" for her uncle, restricts Trump from disparaging court staff. Read the full article here.

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Langone’s Political Shift

Ken Langone, billionaire and co-founder of Home Depot, expressed his intention to meet with former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley. Langone, a prior supporter of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has shown increasing interest in Haley, possibly due to DeSantis’ approval of a six-week abortion ban bill that Langone deemed too rigorous. Read the full article here.

Mar-a-Lago’s Potential Billion Dollar Buyers

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation and other unnamed “kings” might shell out $1 billion for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, according to a witness in an ongoing fraud trial involving the former president. The testimony will come from Lawrence Moens, a Palm Beach real estate broker. Read the full article here.

Newsom vs. DeSantis TV Debate

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis clashed in a live televised debate on Fox News this weekend. During the debate, Newsom took a dig at DeSantis, suggesting that neither of them would secure their party's presidential nomination in 2024. Read the full article here.

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