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CNN’s Jeff Zucker Wanted To Be Secret Friends With Trump, Explosive Audio Reveals

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3 years ago

September 9, 2020

Fox News host Tucker Carlson first broadcast Tuesday a never before reveled audio from a March 10, 2016 conversation between CNN’s Jeff Zucker and President Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen, in which he explains he needs to be friends with Trump secretly to avoid public backlash.

The audio has wiped up a lot of controversy around the anticipated Cohen CNN interview tonight as the network continues to target President Trump and his campaign.

Cohen was sentenced on December 12, 2018, to three years in federal prison. He was ordered to pay a $50,000 fine after pleading guilty to tax evasion and campaign finance violations. He was released from a New York jail on May 20 due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, was captured on camera by the New York Post dining at a Manhattan restaurant in July and was ordered back to prison.

In the audio recording, obtained by “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” and first reported by Fox News, Zucker bragged to Cohen about CNN saying, “you cannot be elected president of the United States without CNN.”

And, you know, as fond as I am of the boss, he also has a tendency, like, you know, if I call him or I email him, he then is capable of going out at his next rally and saying that we just talked and I can’t have that, if you know what I’m saying, Zucker told Cohen.

“You guys have had great instincts, great guts and great understanding of everything,” said Zucker. “But you’re missing the boat on how it works going forward.”

“I’m very conscious of not putting too much in email, as you’re a lawyer, as you understand,” said Zucker to Cohen. “And, you know, as fond as I am of the boss, he also has a tendency, like, you know, if I call him or I email him, he then is capable of going out at his next rally and saying that we just talked and I can’t have that, if you know what I’m saying.”

“It’s not that I don’t want to talk to [Trump] every day. I’ve just got to be careful, because, I’ve just got to be careful … I just don’t want him talking about it on the campaign trail … But you know what? I’m going to give him a call right now and I’m going wish him luck in the debate tonight,” Zucker added.

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Rep. Patrick McHenry Announces Retirement, Adding to Congressional Exodus

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21 hours ago

December 5, 2023

Alexander Carter

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., has declared that he will not seek re-election, becoming the latest in a growing list of lawmakers departing from Congress. McHenry, a close ally of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stated that he believes “there is a season for everything,” signaling the end of his tenure in the House. Having served since 2005, McHenry is the 37th member of Congress to announce they won’t seek re-election in 2024.

In a statement, McHenry reflected on the significance of the House of Representatives in the American political landscape, calling it the “center of our American republic.” He acknowledged the concerns about the future of the institution due to multiple departures but expressed confidence that new leaders would emerge and guide the House through its next phase.

The departure of McHenry and others comes against the backdrop of political shifts and challenges within the Republican Party. The GOP has faced setbacks in recent elections, including fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Internal strife and disagreements, exemplified by the rebellion against McCarthy, have characterized the party’s dynamics. The GOP’s approval rating stands at 30%, with a disapproval rating of 66%, reflecting the challenges and divisions within the party.

As McHenry steps aside, questions loom over the fate of open seats in the upcoming election. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report identifies five open House seats as potential Democrat pickup opportunities, while none are listed for the GOP. The departures raise concerns about the party’s unity and ability to navigate the evolving political landscape.

With a total of 20 departing Democratic legislators and 10 Republicans, the changing composition of Congress adds complexity to the political dynamics leading up to the 2024 elections. As McHenry emphasizes a hopeful view of the House’s future, the evolving political landscape will determine the impact of these departures on the balance of power in Congress.