Former Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson‚ who dropped out of the 2024 White House race last week‚ endorsed Nikki Haley for president this weekend. A post to X from Hutchinson‚ a former congressman who served in roles in George W. Bush’s administration prior to becoming governor‚ argued that the frontrunner‚ former President Donald Trump‚ would not bring the country together in a politically charged environment. “Anyone who believes Donald Trump will unite this country has been asleep over the last 8 years. Trump intentionally tries to divide America and will continue to do so. Go [Haley] in New Hampshire‚” Hutchinson said on Saturday. Anyone who believes Donald Trump will unite this country has been asleep over the last 8 years. Trump intentionally tries to divide America and will continue to do so. Go @NikkiHaley in New Hampshire. #FITN — Gov. Asa Hutchinson (@AsaHutchinson) January 20‚ 2024 Last week‚ Trump won the Iowa caucuses while Haley came in third place‚ right behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.  Hutchinson‚ who finished a distant sixth place in Iowa and got no delegates‚ suspended his campaign soon afterward and applauded Trump for his victory. “I congratulate Donald J. Trump for his win last night in Iowa and to the other candidates who competed and garnered delegate support‚” Hutchinson said.  “Today‚ I am suspending my campaign for President and driving back to Arkansas. My message of being a principled Republican with experience and telling the truth about the current front runner did not sell in Iowa.” Hutchinson made headlines in the days that followed after the Democratic National Committee (DNC) dismayed people in the “Never Trump” crowd with a statement saying‚ “This news comes as a shock to those of us who could’ve sworn he had already dropped out.” The White House followed suit by issuing an apology to Hutchinson. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP New Hampshire’s GOP primary is next on Tuesday‚ where polling shows Trump in the lead but Haley catching up as the day nears. As of Sunday‚ the RealClearPolitics average of polls shows Trump with 50.3% support and Haley getting 35.5%. The polls in South Carolina‚ which has its GOP primary on February 24‚ so far show Trump with a bigger advantage over Haley. DeSantis rounds out the top three in polls for both states. Though Haley has the endorsement of New Hampshire GOP Governor Chris Sununu‚ Trump has the endorsement of current Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders‚ who served as his press secretary in the White House. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)‚ another former rival who dropped out of the 2024 race‚ announced his support for Trump on Friday. “We need a president who will close our southern border. We need a president today who will stop the crime in the streets. We need Donald Trump! That is why I am officially endorsing Donald J. Trump for President of the United States‚” Scott said in a post to X after he appeared with Trump at a campaign event in New Hampshire.

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) on Sunday painted President Joe Biden as the commander in chief who propagates “grievance” and “victimhood” fresh off endorsing former President Donald Trump in the 2024 White House race. CNN’s Dana Bash pressed Scott on “State of the Union” to answer for his rallying call during his own presidential run‚ which ended in November‚ when he asked supporters whether they wanted “victimhood or victory” as well as “grievance or greatness.” Scott rejected Bash’s suggestion that he was alluding to Trump. “I’m actually talking about how Joe Biden has destroyed our economy and made victims out of people waiting for the government to show up‚” Scott said. Scott added that he was talking about having a president who is “weaponizing” the Department of Justice (DOJ) against “political adversaries.” Trump is facing multiple criminal cases‚ civil litigation‚ and ballot access challenges as he runs for a second term. Two of the criminal cases‚ one focused on the 2020 election and the second on Trump’s handling of classified documents after leaving office‚ are led by special counsel Jack Smith. Trump broadly denies any wrongdoing and claims he is the victim of a partisan “witch hunt.” “We need Lady Justice wearing a blindfold. I want America‚ every single American in every corridor of this nation to have confidence in their DOJ‚ not a Biden-led DOJ‚” Scott said. “I want every child growing up in poverty‚ like I did‚ to have access to quality education. Unfortunately‚ the Democrats have sold their souls to the teachers unions‚ trapping poor black kids in inner cities into failing schools and out of their best future‚” added Scott‚ who is black. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “I want a nation where every child looks into the future and says‚ the American Dream works for me‚” Scott continued. “I was that kid. And so when I think about bringing this country together‚ not under grievance‚ but over greatness‚ not being victims‚ but being victorious‚ I am talking about the future of this nation … and politicians who get in the way of that‚” he added. Bash tried again‚ asking Scott whether he did not see any “grievance” in Trump’s latest campaign. As part of his reply‚ Scott said‚ “When you look at the challenges he faced‚ there’s no doubt that he has been aggrieved. The question is‚ what are the American voters looking for? Here’s what they’re looking for. They’re looking for a president who represents their best future‚ and not his. That president is not Joe Biden. It is Donald Trump.”

In an unprecedented move to bolster vaccination rates‚ meatpacking giant JBS USA has announced a sweepstakes that offers a year’s supply of meat as an incentive for Americans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This initiative comes at a critical time when vaccine hesitancy remains a barrier to achieving widespread immunity and returning to normalcy. JBS USA‚ a subsidiary of Brazilian company JBS SA‚ has faced significant challenges during the pandemic‚ with thousands of its meatpacking workers contracting COVID-19. The outbreaks led to temporary shutdowns of processing plants‚ which in turn tightened meat supplies and drove up prices. This sweepstakes is part of the company’s broader effort to protect its workforce and the communities where it operates. Didn’t you find it bizarre that your doctor (who is supposed to protect you and your wellbeing) would push an experimental vaccine on you‚ despite all of the reports of injuries and deaths? This is why. Your doctor was paid to poison you‚ and sold you out for an incentive… pic.twitter.com/jF3bT3N8PD — DiedSuddenly (@DiedSuddenly_) January 19‚ 2024 The company’s chief executive‚ Andre Nogueira‚ has stated that JBS USA has made substantial progress in vaccinating its employees‚ with vaccination rates surpassing those in the surrounding communities. By extending the sweepstakes to residents in rural areas around their facilities‚ JBS aims to encourage wider public participation in the vaccination effort. The sweepstakes will reward 50 U.S. families with free beef‚ pork‚ and chicken for a year‚ a generous offer that underscores the importance the company places on health and safety. The first round of the company-sponsored vaccination clinics began in Greeley‚ Colorado‚ where JBS operates a large beef plant that was significantly affected by the pandemic last year. “No vaccine should be mandated‚” says renowned cardiologist Dr. Peter McCullough — not even the conventional ones. The 1986 Vaccine Injury Act admits that conventional vaccines have “unavoidable” harms. Nor are they “sufficiently compelling‚” remarked Dr. McCullough. “None of… pic.twitter.com/HC0BVFpOm4 — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) January 14‚ 2024 Critics may argue that such incentives are unnecessary and that individuals should choose to be vaccinated without additional enticements. However‚ with President Joe Biden’s goal of having 70% of adults receive at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by July 4 looking increasingly unlikely‚ innovative approaches like this are essential to motivate the undecided. It is important to note that while JBS USA’s sweepstakes is a novel approach‚ it is not the only incentive being offered to combat vaccine hesitancy. Across the globe‚ various perks are being provided to encourage vaccinations‚ ranging from live chickens to marijuana. These efforts reflect a growing trend of companies and government officials getting creative to reach vaccination targets. In conclusion‚ JBS USA’s vaccine sweepstakes represents a bold strategy to address a public health challenge. By offering a tangible reward‚ the company is not only promoting the well-being of individuals but also contributing to the collective effort to end the pandemic. As the nation continues to navigate these unprecedented times‚ such initiatives may prove to be a crucial piece of the puzzle in achieving herd immunity and restoring economic stability. The post USA Launches Vaccine Sweepstakes with a Year of Free Meat appeared first on The Conservative Brief.