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☆ Corporate leaders, wealthy donors want a say in Trump's vice presidential pick
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Other VP contenders at the weekend meeting included Stefanik, Scott and North Dakota Gov. This may help to explain why some influential Trump donors are especially wary of Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Rubio, Stefanik, Scott and Burgum have all privately been pitched to Trump as top prospects with close ties to top business leaders. Those ties could bolster Trump's fundraising operation if one of them is chosen as his running mate, according to people familiar with the matter. Burgum could even help to self-fund Trump's campaign, just as he did for his own Republican primary run for president.

Persons: Donald Trump, Brendan Mcdermid, Trump, Ike Perlmutter, Elise Stefanik, Rupert Murdoch, Glenn Youngkin, Billionaire, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, Scott, Larry Ellison, Perlmutter, Florida Republican Sen, Marco Rubio's, Rubio, Stefanik, Doug Burgum, Marc Short, Mike Pence, Ohio Republican Sen, J.D, Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy, It's, Vivek, Ramaswamy, it's, I'm, Joe Biden's, Burgum Organizations: Reuters, Marvel Entertainment, New York, Republican, Virginia Gov, Billionaire Trump, Oracle, Fox, CNBC, Florida Republican, Republican National Committee, North Dakota Gov, Mar, Trump, Ohio Republican, Ivy League, Commission Locations: Freeland , Michigan, U.S, South Carolina, Palm Beach, Fla, Scott, Ohio

☆ Trump vs. Biden economy: What messaging are voters looking for?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrump vs. Biden economy: What messaging are voters looking for? Steve McMahon, Purple Strategies CEO, and Marc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence and former White House Director of Legislative Affairs for President Donald Trump, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, which 2024 presidential candidate will be better for the economy, the issue of border security, and more.

Persons: Steve McMahon, Marc Short, Mike Pence, Donald Trump Organizations: Email Trump, Biden, Purple, White, Legislative Affairs

“It breathed new life into Trump.”RISKY BETS THAT PAID OFFFrom the start, Trump president acted like the front-runner, declining invitations to multicandidate events and refusing to debate. “You've got to give credit to the Trump campaign,” said Saltsman, who chaired the 2024 campaign of Mike Pence, who was Trump's vice president. Beyond the endorsements, Trump's team also worked closely with state parties as they set delegate allocation rules, encouraging winner-take-all contests and other changes that would ultimately benefit a front-runner. THE LOYALTY FACTORAs the first nominating contests neared, Trump's team worked to harness the dedication of his loyal supporters. Trump’s team rewarded its volunteers with perks such as VIP tickets to his rallies and gold-embroidered hats.

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☆ 2024 election and the economy: How does inflation impact the presidential election?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email2024 election and the economy: How does inflation impact the presidential election? Hosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC. Melissa DeRosa, Democratic strategist, and Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, discuss voter sentiment on the economy, inflation and the stock market.

Persons: Brian Sullivan, “, Melissa DeRosa, Marc Short, Mike Pence Organizations: CNBC, Democratic, Staff

The political branch of the powerful Koch network is facing scrutiny as operatives chafe against a decision to endorse Nikki Haley for president that many see as out of step with their values. A day later, Maidment was "terminated" from the organization, he said, and he told NBC News that he is not the only one within the Koch-backed group who is disappointed in the Haley endorsement. As the group started to see public criticism from those with ties to AFP, Seidel sent some AFP leaders an email about the overall response. "Some of you may have seen some recent public posts from some colleagues who disagree with AFP Action's endorsement," Seidel wrote in the email. If Trump feels Koch moved the needle for Haley, he'll have more interest in working with them.

Persons: Nikki Haley, Koch, —, Chris Maidment, Haley, Maidment, Mark Lucas, Donald Trump, Trump, Lucas, Ron DeSantis, Emily Seidel, Seidel, Mark Holden, Marc Short, Mike Pence, he'll, I'm, Jamie Dimon Organizations: U.S, United, Prosperity's, PAC, GOP, Prosperity, NBC News, Koch, AFP, Trump, White, NBC Locations: Hooksett , New Hampshire, U.S, New Hampshire, Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Florida, AFP

☆ Americans are feeling the real cost of out of control spending: Fmr. Pence chief of staff Marc Short
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAmericans are feeling the real cost of out of control spending: Fmr. Pence chief of staff Marc ShortMarc Short, former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence and former White House Director of Legislative Affairs for President Donald Trump, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the third Republican presidential debate, the issues of reforming entitlements, IRS funding, and more.

Persons: Pence, Marc Short Marc Short, Mike Pence, Donald Trump Organizations: White, Legislative Affairs

The New York hedge fund executive instead spoke highly of Haley's Republican rivals as well, naming Florida Gov. A Des Moines Register poll published Monday shows Haley tied with DeSantis for second in Iowa, which hold the first-in-the-nation GOP caucuses on Jan. 15. Haley and DeSantis are in an increasingly expensive battle against each other as they head into the third Republican primary debate next week. Neither Haley nor DeSantis is currently devoting any advertising dollars to criticizing Trump. She has won over new donors in recent weeks, including former Illinois Gov.

Persons: Nikki Haley's, Paul Singer, Ron DeSantis, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, Donald Trump’s, DeSantis, Haley, —, Joe Biden, Trump, ”, Marc Short, Mike Pence, Biden, Bruce Rauner, ” Haley, Rauner, Israel, “, Israel —, Jaime Harrison, ” Harrison, Gavin Newsom, Newsom, belittling Haley, Singer, Ken Griffin, Griffin, Eric Levine, Scott, ” Levine, you’ve, Donna Valiga, “ Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu “, She’s, ” Valiga, “ She’s, ’, ___, Emily Swanson Organizations: Republican, South, Florida Gov, GOP, Democratic, Trump, Des Moines, Illinois Gov, Trump . Democratic National, Gov, Singer, New, Dallas, American Opportunity Alliance, Representatives, DeSantis, PAC, Israel, ___ Peoples Locations: CEDAR RAPIDS , Iowa, Dallas, Parkland, South Carolina, York, Florida, Israel, Iowa, China, Trump's, Sioux City , Iowa, New York, Chicago, New Hampshire, Cedar Rapids, America, Washington

But in many ways, Pence's campaign ended years before it officially began, in the days leading up to Jan. 6, 2021. While the issue became less salient as the campaign went on, Pence was heckled and booed at times. During his campaign launch event, Pence addressed Jan. 6 head-on, defending his actions and saying Trump disqualified himself during that period. Even at Pence's opening campaign event, many in attendance said they liked and respected him, but had yet to make a decision. This past week, Pence began dialing top supporters to let them know that he decided to end the campaign.

Persons: Mike Pence, Donald Trump, Democrat Joe Biden, Pence, Trump, “, Angry Trump, Pope, Jan, ” Pence, —, ” Marc Short, Biden, Devin O'Malley, Pence's, Vivek Ramaswamy, ”, Larry Post, ” Lawrence Platt, Chris Christie, Christie, CNN's, ___ Colvin Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Democrat, Republican Jewish Coalition, Capitol, Trump, Pence, Associated Press, NORC, for Public Affairs Research, Ukraine, Republican Party, Iowa —, PAC, Israel —, Israel, Post, OB, New, New Jersey Gov, Trump Republicans Locations: Las Vegas, North Carolina, United States, Pence, Iowa, Beverly Hills , California, U.S, Los Angeles, New Jersey, CNN's “ State, New York

☆ Candidates Look to Cash In on First G.O.P. Debate — Especially Haley and Pence
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Rebecca Davis O Brien | More About Rebecca Davis O Brien | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Former Vice President Mike Pence, whom the donors also identified as having a good night onstage, also saw an uptick, according to his campaign. Marc Short, a top adviser to Mr. Pence, said it had taken in at least 1,000 new contributions overnight. “I think there’s been a large number of supporters who have been on the sidelines but have been looking for some of that spark,” Mr. Short said. They favored candidates who they felt came off as authoritative but not obnoxious, with established résumés and hawkish foreign policy views. They also, naturally, tended to see their preferred candidates’ performances through hopeful eyes.

Persons: Haley, ”, Nachama, Mike Pence, Marc Short, Pence, “, Mr, Short

☆ Analysis: Trump's fourth indictment moves America closer to an election precipice
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“Call it election interference or election manipulation—it is a dangerous effort by the ruling class to suppress the choice of the people. Video Ad Feedback 'Much bigger than Watergate': John Dean weighs in on Georgia indictment 00:38 - Source: CNNA damning tale of alleged wrongdoingIndictments represent the best presentation of the evidence by the prosecution. But unelected citizens also played a role – like Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, who have said the extreme pressure Trump inflicted on them ruined their lives. So a fourth Trump indictment is unlikely to be any more ruinous to his political career than the previous three – at least, in the Republican primary, where rivals like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have so far failed to take advantage of Trump’s political liabilities without alienating vast numbers of his supporters.

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Vander Plaats and his group are leaders in the state’s Christian conservative movement, which has enormous political influence in Iowa. “It’s a lot more money” than you typically see allocated in Iowa, said Steffen Schmidt, an emeritus political science professor at Iowa State University who studies political spending in the state. “We endorsed Rick Santorum and he stormed to a caucus victory due to our base of supporters,” Vander Plaats wrote. Dunwell referred a request for comment to Vander Plaats, who said Dunwell had been paid as an “independent contractor” since June. You like being around them,” Vander Plaats said on conservative podcast host Steve Deace’s show on Monday.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Scott Morgan, Ron DeSantis scrambles, Donald Trump, DeSantis, Bob Vander Plaats, Vander, Vander Plaats, “, Steffen Schmidt, ”, Andrew Romeo, –, Mike Huckabee, Rick Santorum, Ted Cruz, ” Vander Plaats, Steve Scheffler, Scheffler, “ Vander Plaats, Paul S, Ryan, Jess Szymanski, Jon Dunwell, Dunwell, Tucker Carlson, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott, Tricia McLaughlin, Ramaswamy, Scott, Mike Pence, Marc Short, Carlson, Santorum, Karen, ” Trump, Trump, Haley, Scott —, Casey, Steve Deace’s, ” Alexandra Ulmer, Joseph Tanfani, Jason Lange, Jason Szep Organizations: Republican U.S, Florida, Fair, REUTERS, Republican, Family, Foundation, pollsters Edison Media Research, Iowa State University, Family Leader, Trump, Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition, Reuters, Santorum, Iowa, DeSantis, ”, Fox News, Federal, Commission, Scott, PAC, Trust, Patriot Voices, Twitter, Thomson Locations: Iowa, Atlantic , Iowa, U.S, ” IOWA, Arkansas, Des Moines, New Hampshire, Nevada, Republic, San Francisco, Washington

☆ Live updates: Trump sent target letter in January 6 probe
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Shawna Mizelle | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The witnesses, several of whom appeared under subpoena, range from low-level aides to Trump’s own vice president. Both Pence and Trump asked for the subpoena to be thrown out, but trial and appellate judges rejected that request. Mark Meadows: Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff, appeared before the grand jury in June. As chief of staff, Meadows was in the middle of Trump’s efforts to overturn the election in the two months between Election Day and Joe Biden’s inauguration. Marc Short: Marc Short, former chief of staff to Pence, testified to the grand jury about the fake elector scheme and the role of Trump lawyers John Eastman and Rudy Giuliani.

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CNN —Former Vice President Mike Pence testified on Thursday to a federal grand jury investigating the aftermath of the 2020 election and the actions of then-President Donald Trump and others, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The testimony marks a momentous juncture in the criminal investigation and the first time in modern history a vice president has been compelled to testify about the president he served beside. “I think that the vice president, you know, had his own case based on the Speech and Debate Clause. He was pleased that for the first time a judge acknowledged that it applied to the vice president of the United States,” Short said in an interview on NewsNation afterward. President, I don’t question there were irregularities and fraud,” Pence wrote that he told Trump.

☆ Georgia special grand jury wants multiple indictments for Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election: 'It's not rocket science'
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Georgia special grand jury that probed efforts to overturn the 2020 election wanted criminal charges against multiple people. Its forewoman told The New York Times "it's not rocket science" when asked if Trump was on the list. Fulton County DA Fani Willis must now decide whether to bring criminal indictments to a regular grand jury. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis empaneled the special grand jury between May and January. The special grand jury did not have the power to bring criminal indictments but created a report with charging recommendations.

Trump’s post came after Twitter CEO Elon Musk promoted a series of tweets Friday revealing internal documents about how the company handled a New York Post article about Hunter Biden in 2020. While he said he “vehemently disagrees” with the former president’s statement, Turner did not directly answer the question, even after host Margaret Brennan pressed repeatedly. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., a vocal opponent of Trump who serves on the House Jan. 6 committee, called Trump's statement “insane." Meanwhile, Democrats swiftly rebuked Trump’s statement shortly after it was posted. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he “vociferously” condemns Trump’s remarks and urged his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same.

☆ Justice Department looks to question Pence regarding their criminal probe into Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election: NYT
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( John L. Dorman | C. Ryan Barber | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The DOJ is looking to question Pence in their criminal probe of Trump's efforts to stay in office, per the NYT. The former VP views the Justice Department's criminal probe as apart from the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, which he declined to testify before. But Pence has a different view of the Justice Department inquiry because it is a criminal investigation, the New York Times reported, citing people familiar with the former vice president's thinking. After making initial appearances before the grand jury, Short and Jacob both returned to testify after the Justice Department contested Trump's executive privilege claims in a closed-door court proceeding. The former vice president cooperating in the investigation would be a remarkable development, as Trump has already announced a 2024 presidential campaign and Pence is considering a campaign of his own.

☆ Pence says he won't testify before the Jan. 6 panel because it would set a 'terrible precedent' for Congress to ask a vice president to remark on deliberations held at the White House
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mike Pence said he was "closing the door" on testifying before the House January 6 committee. On the CBS News show "Face the Nation," Pence argued that Congress had "no right" to his testimony. "We have a separation of powers under the Constitution of the United States. And I believe it would establish a terrible precedent for the Congress to summon a Vice President of the United States to speak about deliberations that took place at the White House." The former vice president then reaffirmed that he was "closing the door" on appearing before the panel.

Former Vice President Mike Pence said in a new interview that he won't provide testimony to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, drawing criticism from the panel's leaders, who called his decision "disappointing." In his answer, the former vice president criticized the makeup of the committee, which has two Republican lawmakers, Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois. But his recent statements about the Select Committee are not accurate,” they added. Pence's former chief of staff, Marc Short, testified before the House committee in January. In recent remarks, the former vice president has taken aim at Trump while promoting his memoir, which was released his week.

Share this -Link copiedCommittee votes to subpoena Trump The committee voted on Thursday unanimously to subpoena Trump. Trump would not be the first president to be subpoenaed, nor would he be the first former president subpoenaed by Congress. "Even before the networks called the race for President Biden on Nov. 7th, his chances of pulling out a victory were virtually nonexistent, and President Trump knew it," Kinzinger said. “At times, President Trump acknowledged the reality of his loss. “What did President Trump know?

That's based on a Secret Service email from 9:09 a.m. "The head of the President’s Secret Service protective detail, Robert Engel, was specifically aware of the large crowds outside the magnetometers," Schiff said. A Secret Service report at 7:58 a.m. said, "Some members of the crowd are wearing ballistic helmets, body armor carrying radio equipment and military grade backpacks." On Dec. 26, a Secret Service field office relayed a tip that had been received by the FBI, Schiff said. Trump would not be the first president to be subpoenaed, nor would he be the first former president subpoenaed by Congress.

☆ Mike Pence's former chief of staff said it's 'absurd' that Donald Trump thinks he can declassify documents by 'thinking about it'
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( Yelena Dzhanova | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A former Mike Pence aide said it's "absurd" that Donald Trump claimed he can declassify documents with his mind. "If you're the president of the United States, you can declassify just by saying, 'It's declassified,'" Trump said earlier this week. Marc Short, who served as Pence's chief of staff in the White House, said his claim is "absurd" in an interview with CBS News. Trump has so far denied all assertions of wrongdoing, saying initially that he had "declassified" the documents. Under the Presidential Records Act, presidential records must be turned over to the National Archives and Records Administration upon leaving office.

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