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Don Bacon

American politician (born 1963)

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Dec 15, 2025
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rob reiners statement after Trumps attempted assassination

There is no clear contemporaneous source in the reporting provided that quotes a new, specific statement by Rob Reiner reacting to an attempted assassination of Donald Trump; available coverage instea...

Jan 25, 2026
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Is there a movement to impeach Trump ?

There is an active, multi-pronged movement pushing to in 2026: it combines newly filed House resolutions, organized advocacy campaigns and petitions, and heightened public calls from progressive Democ...

Dec 15, 2025
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How did media outlets report and contextualize rob reiner's statement following the attempt on trump?

Major news outlets reported that President Trump posted on Truth Social blaming Rob Reiner’s death on “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” prompting bipartisan outrage and sharp rebuttals; police had arreste...

Dec 16, 2025

What exact words did Rob Reiner use regarding the Trump assassination attempt?

President Trump posted on Truth Social after Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead that Rob Reiner “has passed away … reportedly due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and...

Dec 15, 2025

Did Rob Reiner make any social media posts about Trump in 2025 and what did they say?

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Dec. 15, 2025, reacting to the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife by blaming Reiner’s “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” writing that the couple died “report...

Oct 29, 2025

Which other politicians has Peter Thiel donated to in the 2024 election?

Peter Thiel publicly told associates he would , citing disillusionment with the GOP’s cultural priorities, but his past and subsequent giving shows selective involvement in Republican races before and...

Dec 17, 2025

Were there any notable controversies or viral posts from Rob Reiner on any platform during 2024-2025?

Rob Reiner was a frequent, outspoken critic of Donald Trump in 2024 and his public comments resurfaced and went viral amid a major controversy after Reiner and his wife were found dead in December 202...

Nov 7, 2025

who sponsored the most laws

The dataset and analyses supplied indicate : Senator Gary Peters is reported as sponsoring the most laws enacted in the 118th Congress (24 laws), while Representative Andy Biggs is reported as introdu...

Oct 4, 2025

Which Republican lawmakers have publicly denounced Trump's actions as authoritarian?

Several news analyses identify a mix of Republican lawmakers who have publicly criticized actions by former President Trump or his administration as authoritarian or dangerous, but the lists and conte...

Dec 20, 2025

Which Republican incumbents are retiring or have weak fundraising ahead of 2026?

The Republican conference is contending with an unusually large exodus and a bifurcated fundraising picture heading into 2026: dozens of House Republicans have announced retirements or runs for other ...

Dec 7, 2025

Hegseth asshole

Pete Hegseth, now serving as Defense Secretary, is under intense bipartisan scrutiny over two recent controversies: use of encrypted Signal chats that an inspector-general assessment said “created a r...

Jan 20, 2026

Which 2026 House districts are expected to be swing seats after redistricting and retirements?

A narrow set of House districts — concentrated in states that have redrawn maps mid‑decade or seen notable retirements — are expected to define the 2026 battleground; national forecasters see a compet...

Dec 16, 2025

What exactly did Rob Reiner say about the alleged assassination attempt on Trump?

President Trump posted on Truth Social that Rob Reiner was “tortured and struggling” and suggested Reiner’s death “reportedly [came] due to the anger he caused others” from what Trump called “TRUMP DE...

Jan 28, 2026

Which House members have announced retirements or resignations for late 2025 and early 2026?

has reshaped heading into the 2026 cycle: dozens of incumbents have announced they will not run again, while several left their seats late in 2025 or in early January 2026 through resignation, retirem...

Nov 18, 2025

Who sponsored the Dignity Act 2025 in Congress?

The Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) was introduced in the U.S. House as a bipartisan effort by Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R‑FL) and Veronica Escobar (D‑TX); reporting and organizational sum...

Nov 9, 2025

Which members of Congress received the most AIPAC PAC donations in 2022 and 2023?

The available precompiled analyses show that AIPAC’s PAC was an active funder in 2022 and continued contributions into 2023, with one report stating the PAC distributed and naming several high-profile...

Jan 21, 2026

Did trump send a letter to prime minister of Norway regarding Greenland

President Donald Trump did send a written message to Norway’s prime minister that directly referenced Greenland and demanded U.S. control; Norway released the exchange — which media outlets variously ...

Dec 20, 2025

Which open Republican-held House seats in 2026 are top targets for Democrats?

Democrats are explicitly adding a mix of vulnerable incumbents and a handful of open Republican-held seats to their 2026 battlefield rather than relying solely on traditional swing districts, with the...

Dec 17, 2025

What public statements did rob reiner make immediately after the 2024 assassination attempt on trump?

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Rob Reiner’s death was “reportedly due to the anger he caused others” and accused Reiner of having “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” then repeated simila...

Dec 17, 2025

What public figures or journalists publicly criticized or defended rob reiner during 2024-2025 controversies?

Across the December 2025 fallout over President Trump’s remarks about Rob Reiner’s killing, a broad array of public figures — from GOP lawmakers to right‑wing commentators and mainstream journalists —...