Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Donald Trump: ‘Creep’ Chuck Schumer undermining U.S. from partisan spite
President Trump called the top Democrat in the Senate a "creep" and accused him of undermining the U.S. in trade negotiations with Mexico, purely from partisan spite. Published June 4, 2019
‘Based Amy’ stabs, deflates ‘baby Trump’ balloon
The British "Trump is a baby" balloon is no more -- stabbed to death on a London street. A pro-Trump Briton identified as "Based Amy" took a sharp object to the balloon in Trafalgar Square and watched it quickly deflate as she took a video selfie of her case of Direct Action. Published June 4, 2019
‘The Trump Arms,’ London pub, renamed in Donald Trump’s honor during U.K. visit
At least one Londoner -- besides the queen -- has rolled out the red carpet for President Trump. Damien Smyth has renamed his West London pub "The Trump Arms" for this week and refitted it with American- and Trump-themed decorations including a sign reading "Welcome our American Friends." Published June 4, 2019
Scot Peterson, Marjory Stoneman Douglas security guard, charged with child neglect
The security guard at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during last year's mass shooting has been arrested and charged with child neglect and perjury over his actions that day. Published June 4, 2019
CeCe Telfer, Franklin Pierce transgender hurdler, wins NCAA women’s national championship
A hurdler who competed as a man last year won an NCAA championship in women's hurdles over the weekend. CeCe Telfer of Franklin Pierce University easily won the 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA Division II outdoor track-and-field championships Saturday, winning the final race by more than a second. Published June 3, 2019
Obama expected at Sunday’s NBA Finals in Toronto
A former U.S. president will be at Sunday night's NBA Finals game in Toronto, even though Canada's current head of government might not. Published June 2, 2019
Kim Hyok-chol, North Korea special envoy to U.S., executed over failed Trump-Kim summit: Report
North Korea has reportedly executed several Foreign Ministry officials, including its special envoy to the U.S., over the collapse of dictator Kim Jong-un's Vietnam summit with President Trump. Published May 30, 2019
Meghan McCain: ‘Child’ Donald Trump threatened by John McCain’s greatness, ‘won’t let him RIP’
Meghan McCain called President Trump an immature child who won't let her father rest in peace in a blistering tweet Wednesday evening. Published May 29, 2019
John Cusack demands Congress act on Trump impeachment: ‘Its yr f—ing job - do yr job’
Actor John Cusack went on a Twitter bender Wednesday in response to Robert Mueller's press conference, not merely calling for President Trump's impeachment but resorting to obscenity in admonishing Congress. Published May 29, 2019
Mitch McConnell: Senate won’t hesitate on Supreme Court vacancy in 2020
Now that Republicans are in charge of the Senate and the White House, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'd be eager to confirm a new Supreme Court justice in 2020 should an opening happen. Published May 28, 2019
Donald Trump Jr. blasts Roy Moore on Twitter: ‘It’s time to ride off into the sunset, Judge’
The president's son attacked former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore on Tuesday as the worst candidate imaginable and warned him against running for statewide office again. Published May 28, 2019
Drake, Raptors ‘superfan,’ has Warriors tattoos honoring Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant
Toronto Raptors superfan Drake might want to keep his left arm covered during the upcoming NBA Finals. The Canadian rapper's tattoos suggest at least some devotion to the Raptors' opponent, the Golden State Warriors. Published May 27, 2019
Nolan Brewer blames Fox News, Ben Shapiro for synagogue attack
Attorneys for an Indiana man who had pleaded guilty to painting swastikas and setting a fire at a Carmel, Indiana, synagogue tried to blame their client's crime on Fox News and one of America's most prominent Jewish conservatives. Published May 27, 2019
Meghan McCain rebukes Amy Klobuchar over John McCain ‘dictator’ claim
The family of Sen. John McCain rebuked a Democratic presidential-primary hopeful Monday for trying to use the late senator's name as a political cudgel against President Trump. Published May 27, 2019
Franklin Graham calls for Donald Trump ‘special day of prayer’ on June 2
The Rev. Franklin Graham has called for "a special day of prayer" next Sunday for President Trump, calling him the most persecuted president in the nation's history and warning that America is on the brink of disaster. Published May 27, 2019
Ian Bremmer, Time magazine columnist, defends fake Donald Trump quote as ‘kinda plausible’
President Trump called for changes to libel laws Monday after a Time magazine columnist attributed a made-up quote to him and gained considerable social-media traction. Published May 27, 2019
Donald Trump mocks Nancy Pelosi as ‘drunk’ videos circulate on social media
President Trump mocked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday night with a video he said showed her as inarticulate but which had been deliberately altered. Published May 23, 2019
Tom Coleman, ex-GOP lawmaker, calls for Trump impeachment in Kansas City Star op-ed
A former Republican congressman from Missouri is echoing Rep. Justin Amash's call for President Trump to be impeached. Published May 23, 2019
Krassenstein Twitter accounts banned over fake accounts, interactions
Twitter bans may not be just for conservatives any more. Brian Krassenstein and brother Ed Krassenstein, two of the biggest names in anti-Trump "Resistance" Twitter, have been permanently banned for breaking the site's rules. Published May 23, 2019
Justin Amash pushes Donald Trump impeachment in tweetstorm
A defiant Rep. Justin Amash tripled down Thursday on his declaration that President Trump should be impeached, going on a tweetstorm outlining his case that Mr. Trump has violated the public trust and rebutting some of the arguments made by fellow conservatives. Published May 23, 2019
