The chairman of the Iowa Republican Party slammed the media on Monday night after they rushed to declare former President Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 Iowa caucuses before many people even had the chance to vote. Multiple news organizations — including the Associated Press‚ Fox News‚ CNN‚ The New York Times‚ and more — called the race for Trump just minutes after doors closed at caucus locations throughout the state. “Media outlets calling the results of the 2024 First-in-the-Nation Caucus less than half an hour after precinct caucuses had been called to order – before the overwhelming majority of Iowans had even cast their ballot — was highly disappointing and concerning‚” said Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann. “One of the key differences between the Iowa Caucus and a standard primary election is that lowans have the chance to listen to presidential candidates or their surrogates and deliberate to make an informed decision‚” he continued. “There was no need to rush one of the most transparent‚ grassroots democratic processes in the country.” The Des Moines Register spoke with supporters of the other Republican candidates who said that they got notifications on their phones stating that Trump had won before they even had the chance to vote or finish listening to the speeches. “Absolutely outrageous that the media would participate in election interference by calling the race before tens of thousands of Iowans even had a chance to vote‚” said DeSantis campaign spokesperson Andrew Romeo. “The media is in the tank for Trump and this is the most egregious example yet.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP National Review Senior Writer Dan McLaughlin noted that Iowa was not a winner-take-all state and so “the margins actually affect delegate allocations.” “It’s indefensible to declare a winner in that situation before all votes are cast‚” he said. Semafor political reporter David Weigel wrote: “The very very early results show Trump winning big‚ but the early network call is a little questionable. People are still at caucus sites‚ and they have phones — how many people see the call and bail?” Political reporter Ben Jacobs wrote: “We haven’t even begun speeches at the caucus that I am attending and they have already called the state for Donald Trump.” Washington Post reporter Michael Scherer noted: “AP has a policy not to call ‘the winner of a race before all the polls in a jurisdiction are scheduled to close.’ Tonight AP/CNN/Etc. called the race after the caucus doors closed‚ but BEFORE all votes were cast. People could see on their phones that Trump won before voting.” Breitbart News columnist John Nolte wrote: “Why are the media calling an election while people are still voting?” Executive producer Aaron McIntire responded to the news by posting on X: “We haven’t even voted yet. I sent this tweet while I was listening to people give their speeches. Unreal.” Political consultant Jason Johnson wrote on X: “Fox called the race while the caucus I was monitoring was still listening to speakers. Suddenly‚ everyone started looking at their phones…reading the ‘breaking news.’ Remarkable.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution political columnist Patricia Murphy wrote: “I’m sorry- this is crazy to call it at 7:40. Nobody in Boone has even voted yet. Why would they stay if they saw this?”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that he had a path forward on Monday after coming in second place in the Iowa caucuses. The Republican presidential candidate noted that he was the target of more political attack ads than any other candidate in the race by a significant margin. “They threw everything but the kitchen sink at us‚” DeSantis told supporters in West Des Moines. “They spent almost $50 million attacking us. No one’s faced that much all the way just through Iowa. The media was against us. They were writing our obituary months ago.” The governor noted that the mainstream media sent out alerts before voting had even started in a lot of areas declaring that Trump had won the caucus. “They were just so excited about the fact that they were predicting that we wouldn’t be able to get our ticket punched here out of Iowa‚” he said. “But I can tell you‚ because of your support‚ in spite of all of that they threw at us‚ everyone against us‚ we’ve got our ticket punched out of Iowa.” DeSantis said that he would do everything he could to protect “the sacred fire of liberty” that America’s Founding Fathers ignited. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP In thanking his supporters for their efforts‚ DeSantis said: “You helped us get a ticket punched out of the Hawkeye State. We have a lot of work to do‚ but I can tell you this as the next president of the United States: I am going to get the job done for this country.” “I am not going to make any excuses‚” he concluded. “And I guarantee you this: I will not let you down. Thank you. God bless you.” WATCH:

On Tuesday‚ U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) confirmed that U.S. Navy Forces seized a sailing ship on January 11 that was conducting illegal transport of advanced lethal aid from Iran to resupply the terrorist Houthi forces in Yemen. “U.S. Navy SEALs operating from USS Lewis B Puller‚ supported by helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)‚ executed a complex boarding of the dhow near the coast of Somalia in international waters of the Arabian Sea‚ seizing Iranian-made ballistic missile and cruise missiles components‚” USCENTCOM  reported. “Seized items include propulsion‚ guidance‚ and warheads for Houthi medium range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) and anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs)‚ as well as air defense associated components. Initial analysis indicates these same weapons have been employed by the Houthis to threaten and attack innocent mariners on international merchant ships transiting in the Red Sea.” “The direct or indirect supply‚ sale‚ or transfer of weapons to the Houthis in Yemen violates U.N. Security Resolution 2216 and international law‚” USCENTCOM added‚ noting that “two U.S. Navy SEALs previously reported as lost at sea were directly involved in this operation.”  “We are conducting an exhaustive search for our missing teammates‚” General Michael Erik Kurilla‚ USCENTCOM Commander‚ stated. The Navy sank the dhow. “It is clear that Iran continues shipment of advanced lethal aid to the Houthis. This is yet another example of how Iran actively sows instability throughout the region in direct violation of U.N. Security Resolution 2216 and international law‚” Kurilla declared. “We will continue to work with regional and international partners to expose and interdict these efforts‚ and ultimately to reestablish freedom of navigation.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP On Monday‚ the Islamic Republic of Iran launched ballistic missiles that landed near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil‚ Iraq. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)‚ a wing of Iran’s military and a designated terrorist organization‚ took responsibility for the attacks‚ saying that they were the “headquarters of spies” and “anti-Iranian terrorist gatherings in parts of the region”. Several people were killed in the attacks‚ according to ABC News. No American casualties were reported. The attacks comes after Iran has activated its proxies throughout the region to launch more than 120 attacks against U.S. forces since October 17. Ryan Saavedra contributed to this article. Related: Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Strike Near U.S. Consulate In Iraq

In a startling revelation that has raised concerns about the sanctity of the electoral process‚ election officials in Warwick‚ Rhode Island‚ have uncovered the names of deceased individuals on the nomination papers of a Republican presidential candidate. This discovery has cast a shadow over the campaign of Vivek Ramaswamy‚ who is now at the center of what could be a significant political scandal. The Warwick Board of Canvassers reported finding several names of dead voters on Ramaswamy’s paperwork‚ prompting a rigorous review of the submitted signatures. The incident has not been isolated to Warwick alone; similar issues with invalid signatures have been reported by canvassers across multiple communities‚ including Providence and Hopkinton. Dead Voters’ Names Discovered on #Vivek Ramaswamy’s Nomination Papers … also had to “invalidate an unusually high number of signatures” Ramaswamy’s campaign. #VivekTheSnake #VikeksAFake #IowaCaucus #IowaCaucuses #Iowa4Trump #Trump2024TheOnlyChoice https://t.co/natFa3UHPZ https://t.co/Ajb90s4Lre — Jenny 1776 (@realouMAGAgirl) January 15‚ 2024 Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore has issued a stern warning in light of these findings‚ emphasizing that any manipulation of the nomination process could result in felony charges. The gravity of the situation is underscored by the fact that the Board of Elections has had to invalidate an unusually high number of signatures across about half a dozen localities. In response to the unfolding events‚ a spokesperson for Ramaswamy’s campaign has pointed to Ground Game LLC‚ a third-party vendor hired to collect signatures‚ as the source of the error. The campaign claims that the responsibility for the inclusion of deceased voters’ names lies with the vendor‚ suggesting a lapse in the vendor’s verification processes rather than a deliberate act by the campaign itself. Whaaaat? BREAKING: Dead voters’ names were intentionally used on Vivek’s Rhode Island nomination papers. Employee fired. #Vivek barely made the 1‚000 vote threshold needed to qualify in Rhode Island with only 1‚174 votes. https://t.co/STSdOKTgfo — Salty Texan (@texan_maga) January 13‚ 2024 This incident comes on the heels of previous controversies in other states where nomination signatures have become a point of contention. Notably‚ in 2022‚ five Republican gubernatorial candidates in Michigan were disqualified for insufficient legitimate signatures‚ a move that some critics argued was politically motivated. The integrity of the electoral process is paramount‚ and the discovery of dead voters’ names on nomination papers is a serious issue that undermines public confidence in our democracy. It is essential that all candidates‚ regardless of party affiliation‚ adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct to ensure fair and free elections. As the investigation into this matter continues‚ it is crucial that election officials maintain vigilance and thoroughly vet all nomination papers to prevent any form of fraud or misconduct. The American people deserve transparency and accountability from their political candidates and the systems that support our democratic institutions. The implications of these findings are far-reaching‚ and they serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges facing election security. It is incumbent upon all stakeholders in the political process to work together to safeguard the integrity of our elections and to restore trust among voters that their voices will be heard and respected. The post Election Integrity Questioned as Deceased Individuals Found on Presidential Candidate’s Nomination Papers appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

The Internet is an epic place to share insane and funky talents‚ and these three boys are sharing their jump rope tricks for us all to enjoy. They do things with a jump rope that don’t even make sense! Dressed up in their finest caps and suspenders‚ these guys took to the boardwalk to display their jump roping talents. The result? An incredible burst of entertainment we didn’t know we needed. The guys jump in and out of different jump ropes‚ showing off their in-sync tricks and stunts. How they don’t get their jump ropes tangled‚ I have no idea. They seem to be having a fantastic time‚ too‚ smiling and laughing as they execute their epic tricks. It’s truly incredible what a group of people can do when they put their minds to it. Clearly‚ this jump rope trick show took hours and hours to master. This image is from Facebook. Fans of the clip shared their own experiences of jump roping when they were children. We all have memories of giving it a go in gym class or out in the schoolyard. Did you ever double dutch with your pals? These jump rope tricks are seriously incredible. Take a minute to check it out for yourself! The featured image for this post is from Facebook. The post Jump Roping Trio Is So Perfectly In Sync Our Brains Can’t Comprehend It. appeared first on InspireMore.

After one mom had wrist surgery‚ her daughter came in with a hilarious and dastardly prank that has the internet in stitches. A woman named Kendyl Culpepper pulled the trick just as her mom was coming out of anesthesia‚ and still feeling out of touch with reality. To add some levity to the moment‚ Kendyl brought a plastic hand to the hospital‚ and when it came time to check on her mom‚ she pretended it was her new prosthetic limb. “Mom‚ did they tell you what happened?” Kendyl asked in a concerned voice. “Well‚ your hand is gone. They gave you mine.” @kendyl.culpepper I absolutely cant ♬ original sound – 🅺🅴🅽🅳🆈🅻 Kendyl held up her arm‚ and a miniature hand was coming out of her sleeve. While a perfectly lucid person would have understood it was a ruse‚ the barely awake mom completely fell for it. “They couldn’t save yours‚ so I gave them mine. I can still read the Bible. I can still cheer at baseball games. It’s fine‚” she continued. Kendyl was having trouble laughing‚ which should have been a giveaway. But her mom starred at the hand in horror and shock. TikTok “I’m not even left-handed‚ so I can still write‚” Kendyl added. Kendyl’s Mom Completely Fell For the Obvious Prank Her mom slowly held up her own hand and studied it for a moment and then looked at her daughter’s‚ still not realizing the prank. Kendyl went on to explain what to expect with the new hand. TikTok “There’s probably a different ring size and stuff but it’s fine‚” she shared. “There’s like a callous on one of the fingers. Sometimes it gets in the way‚ it’s fine. But I hope you enjoy it. Her mom finally found words in that moment‚ but all she could muster was “I’m sorry” before commenting that her daughter’s fake hand was “so little.” “It’s the best they could do‚” Kendyl said‚ laughing hysterically. TikTok The poor mother felt awful about her daughter’s hand‚ so Kendyl did her best to assure her that she could live a normal life with the tiny prosthetic. She flung her arm around and showed how she could drive a car‚ hold her hand‚ and send text messages. While we didn’t get to witness the moment her mom finally realized the whole thing was a prank‚ the video cut to a later moment. At that point‚ her mom was in the car‚ heading home—and laughing so hard she was crying. So we’re guessing she was good-natured enough to enjoy the gag. TikTok Watch the whole prank above and be sure to share the laughs with your friends. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Daughter Pranks Mom With Fake Hand While She’s Still Recovering From Wrist Surgery. appeared first on InspireMore.

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