Rule number 1, no teleprompter, no notes. Rule number 2, see rule number 1.

First the good news: The Commission on Presidential Debates is dead, dead, dead. It ran a game rigged for Democrats for many cycles and deserved to die long ago. It is done for now. Good.

More good news: President Joe Biden issued a two-debate challenge Wednesday to former President Donald Trump which Trump instantly accepted via Truth Social. The former president immediately elaborated on his acceptance in a previously scheduled interview with me Wednesday morning. (The complete audio and transcript of the wide-ranging conversation is here.)

On the first subject of accepting the Biden invitation, the key exchange with me is:

HH: Okay.

DJT: And a stand-up podium is important. If he wants to sit down, you know, he wants to do things like he wants to sit down, I think a debate should be standing up. Don’t you agree with that?

HH: Well, I’ve done them both ways. The best debate in modern history was Lieberman and Cheney when they were sitting down, but that was a good moderator, and it went a long time, and I don’t think you’re going to find a good moderator very easily. I really don’t. I think you should have a liberal…

HH: Yes, I did. Yes, I did, and I…I don’t want Chris Wallace. I don’t want Candy Crowley. I want someone who’s fair, Mr. President. I just don’t want…

DJT: Yeah, that’s an interesting, that’s an interesting question. And the answer is yes, I think it’s a great idea. Nobody’s suggested that but you. See, you’re a step above. Nobody has suggested that but you. It’s a very good idea. I will be putting out a Supreme Court list.

HH: Oh, good.

DJT: That’s a very interesting idea. Yeah.

HH: Well, if you just listed a half dozen people, and I know Grenell, and I know O’Brien. These are my friends. And I know Waltz is on your list. And I’ve seen the vice president list. By the way, does Doug Burgum have this locked up?

DJT: No, but he’s very good. I’ll tell you, he’s really good. He’s an expert. You know, he made his money, made a lot of money in technology, and yet he’s, to me, I think he’s more of an expert on energy. He’s an very talented guy. He has a great wife and family.

Read or listen to the whole thing. Trump is energized and raring to go. Of course, President Biden is physically infirm and the video of his “debate challenge” had eight “jump cuts” as Fox News media analyst Joe Concha noted. How many “takes” did that require one wonders?

Team Biden stipulated that only certain networks could host the debates and that there be no audience. This telegraphs Biden’s frailty and uncertainty. CNN got in the first bid and so it will be put on in June in the CNN Atlanta studios. This guarantees a better bottom line for the network with much lower production costs, but how will their production values and biases be displayed?

Most Republicans believe CNN’s anchors and production staff are left-of-center or way-left-of-center, but I’ve worked with the CNN talent and production teams extensively in 2016 and again in 2023, and they have it within them to do a balanced debate if they let some air in the usually closed rooms. Dana Bash and Jake Tapper are professionals — I moderated four GOP debates with CNN in 2015-16, all with Dana and two with Jake — but there needs to be balance in the debate prep rooms and on stage and I don’t think there is even one pro-Life, pro-originalist person within the organization. There are many, many liberals. It will be very hard for CNN not to reflexively end up favoring Biden, and in a significant way, but especially in the question set.

Would you consider putting out a list of your national security team possibles – I mean, people like Ric Grenell and Robert O’Brien and Mike Pompeo and John Ratcliffe? I mean, they’re all going to be there somewhere. You don’t have to name where they’re going – Tom Cotton, Michael Waltz…

Trump’s counter for two more debates should be immediately accepted by Biden just as Trump accepted Biden’s challenge. Not to do so will show more weakness from Biden beyond the stringent conditions Team Biden laid out.

I also noted to Trump that because of the Alvin Bragg prosecution and a wildly partisan judge, Trump “can’t go out four days a week” to campaign.

He responded:

HH: No. (laughing) He doesn’t do any interviews. 

DJT: You think he’d, can you imagine him doing an interview like this?

HH: You think Joe Biden could…no. 

DJT: Can you imagine him doing an interview with you like this?

Trump and I spoke for 35 minutes about breaking news — the April inflation number was released just before he came on as well as the debate challenge — and he had no idea where I was going except that I would be bringing up Israel’s war in Gaza as I had in our last interview. All told, I asked him more than 30 questions or made statements eliciting a response in just over a half hour. It was fast-paced. He wasn’t fazed by anything. Can you imagine Joe Biden doing anything remotely like that?

Notice the ease with which President Trump changes direction, answers questions, makes his points and is ready to move on. Save for the interview with Howard Stern, President Biden hasn’t done a 35-minute interview with anyone in at least a year. He declined the softball Super Bowl interview. I believe his CNN interview was 14 minutes. His Yahoo interview Tuesday was much shorter. His speeches are a mess. The Teleprompter is Biden’s mortal enemy. He’s fixed a lie in his head — that inflation was 9% when he was sworn in, when it really was 1.4% — and repeats it endlessly. Every appearance brings a new faceplant.

Biden should agree to all four debates and would if he had a prayer of getting through them. And he should not tremble at the fear of them. If he does, what do you think Xi, Putin and Khamenei think of Biden!

Team Biden doesn’t want fair and balanced; it wants a big home field advantage and Biden’s campaign team is counting on CNN and another big broadcast network to shape the questions to fit the left’s narrative and not tax the president with hard questions.

The back drop to the movie, “White Men Can’t Jump”

Billy Hoyle is a former college basketball player who makes his living by hustling streetballers who assume he cannot play well because he is white.

BY now everyone knows who Caitlin Clark is. For the uninitiated she is the all time scorer in college basketball. Her time playing for Iowa Hawkeyes is legend. She was the number one draft pick going to the Indiana Fever. She filled stadiums like President Trump, people came to see her, she elevated the women’s game. The problem was her race, she was White. That was controversial to some, particularly a Black player.

Clark remarked concerning the trash talk from a Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson, who recently told The Associated Press that she believes there is a race element tied into Clark’s popularity. 

“I think it’s a huge thing. I think a lot of people may say it’s not about Black and White, but to me, it is,” Wilson told the AP over the weekend.

The way we see it through our unbiased lens is what Americans as a whole sees it.  Mostly Whites attend basketball games, whites are in the majority, Blacks 13%.  If Whites choose to show their enthusiasm for one of their own, this is a great. Our Woman can play basketball too. 

GO CAITLAN! GO FEVER! YOUR HOT!

The conspicuous lickers of Biden’s ass need to take a lesson from Senator John Fetterman. But these simpletons have turned pussy, yes they turned pussy by selling Israel down the drain. Let us be clear, these guys with the Jewish persuasion, who impeached Trump, twice, stand by and watch their commander in chief withhold vital weapons for Israel’s fight with Hamas. Voters in their districts, many of them Jewish, will not forget their yellow streak. Hamas won’t stop with Israel, Europe is next, then the U.S. 

John Fetterman wants you to know he’s consistent – and not just about hoodies

In the months since the Israel-Hamas war began, the Pennsylvania Democrat has become one of his party’s most outspoken supporters of Israel and an island apart from his peers.

The junior Democratic senator from Pennsylvania still shows up to work each day in a Carhartt hoodie and gym shorts, peppers conversation with profanity and takes potshots at the “losers” and “sleazeballs” he feels need to be called out – and he won’t mince words when it comes to Israel.

“I said I dress like a slob, I dress like a slob,” he said. “I said I was going to stand with Israel, I stand with Israel. I said I’m going to be a reliable Democratic vote, and I’m still a reliable Democratic vote.”

And we never thought we would come to “Lock Her Up’s” defense but she came to Israel’s defense by countering Anti-Israel protesters.

Hillary Clinton: Anti-Israel protesters ‘don’t know very much’ about the Middle East

‘Propaganda is not education,’ says ex US secretary of state, slamming campus activists for ignorance of Palestinians’ rejection of husband Bill Clinton’s 2000 peace initiative.

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed the pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protest movement that has swept American colleges, saying in an interview Thursday that student activists were misinformed by propaganda on social media and in the classroom.

Under her husband, Clinton said, “an offer was made to the Palestinians for a state on 96% of the existing territory occupied by the Palestinians with 4% of Israel to be given to reach 100% of the amount of territory that was hoped for.”

Arafat’s rejection of that offer — attributed by Clinton to his fear of being assassinated like past peacemakers, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and “our dear, dear friend,” Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin — was “one of the great tragedies of history,” said Clinton.

Hillary Clinton slammed by fellow Democrat for ‘dismissive’ remarks about anti-Israel protesters

REASON FOR CAMPUS PROTEST ARE TEACHERS

“IRON CLAD”, that was Biden’s description of our relationship with Israel. Well you can now flush that down the toilet. Another big fat lie coming our of Biden’s trap. However, Biden is not up against a paper tiger, he is up against Netanyahu, a man with a gun pointed to his head. Threats between ex-friends can lead to dangerous situations.

Israel has many relationships with our defense industry, the majority of which are critical to both countries survival. They jointly developed crucial systems with the newest technology. Breaking this relationship is not in the best interest of either. Perhaps this will force Israel to partner with one of our allies or an enemy of the U.S. At this point, the decision is Israel’s to make.

The long awaited decision to enter Rafah is close at hand. Netanyahu’s future lies on the defeat of Hamas. If he fails at this task, Israel will fail in the long run. The Jewish state can’t survive with terrorist at their borders. We have seen UNWRA being an arm of Hamas. Allowing Hamas to take over hospitals, schools, homes of private citizens and even UNWRA’s offices. The U.N. can say anything they want, but Israel has the final say on who protects them, not the U.S. or U.N. “NEVER AGAIN” is not to be taken lightly.

Thought we saw it all with the Green Agenda, but now Branden has gone over the top. His cognitive ability has deteriorated to such an extent that America questions his sanity. Remember how he shook down Ukraine, he has now doubled down on Israel. “Do what I say or America will not supply you with offensive armaments needed in your fight against Hamas.” This time though he is playing with fire.  The situation on the ground is at stage 5, the Red Line, Israel’s survival is at stake. Israel is not about to bow down to a two-bit dictator when it comes to their survival.

Biden has laid down the carpet for Hamas, once again proving how much he loves them, but in turn HATES AMERICA. If you can’t trust your friends who can you trust. 

What has transpired here is the pressure from the various Muslim cities in Michigan. If Biden loses this state, he will lose the election.

POTUS is kissing up to the Muslim scum that has run havoc from California to Connecticut. These radical trouble makers demand special treatment, they threaten state and local politicians, demanding their rights; keep in mind that the majority are not U.S. citizens. They have tailgated their way into the U.S, skipping over our open borders.

Biden now proposes those in Gaza who have been displaced to come to here, yes here and they will continue to f..k up our country like Hamas did to the Strip. The lunatic has gone berserk by even thinking of allowing these terrorists to come here. The only place deserving of them is six feet under.

Bragg brought this fake trial in order to stall the Trump Campaign. We all know that. Just about every witness the prosecutorial team has introduced, blew smoke up Braggs ass. This is the biggest joke trial in history. The kind they bring in Russia and rogue states like Venezuela and Cuba.

These GAG orders are a bunch of bull shit brought by a carnivore. This is unprecedented. Now this Biden soldier is threating Trump with jail time, says Trump will have to go to the Iron Bar.  But “lock her up” goes free after a fake email account is deleted of 33,000 records,

in addition to lying under oath, no charges brought; let her concubine have access to her laptop which was used by her Perv husband; to top it off she had her phone tapped by the Chinese on several occasions.  This brings us to Biden who stole archival records, kept them in his garage. Hur, the prosecutor decides not to charge Branden because he is old and feeble,

yet remains as POTUS although he is brain dead according to Hur. However, Trump is charged, but he had the authority to have these records. And where is Biden’s Punk Son, walking the streets looking for more crack.

Trump vows to execute risky gambit if it means defending our Constitution

The unprecedented criminal trial of former President Trump resumes Tuesday morning after the 2024 presumptive Republican presidential nominee was again held in contempt of court, fined, threatened with jail time for future gag order violations, and told he’ll be required to sit in the Manhattan courtroom for at least another two weeks.

Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The charges stem from a years-long investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

The charges are related to alleged payments made to silence adult film actress Stormy Daniels about an alleged 2006 extramarital affair with Trump before the 2016 presidential election.

This courtroom sketch shows former President Trump listening as former Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney testifies during Trump’s criminal trial in New York City on May 6, 2024. (Reuters/Jane Rosenberg)

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg must convince the jury that not only did Trump falsify the business records related to alleged hush money payments but that he did so in furtherance of another crime, conspiracy to promote or prevent election, which is a felony.

On their own, falsifying business records and conspiracy to promote or prevent election are misdemeanor charges.

Monday’s day in court began with Judge Juan Merchan ruling on remaining alleged gag order violations, and ruling, once again, that the former president violated that rule.

Merchan imposed a gag order on Trump before the trial began, ordering that Trump cannot make or direct others to make public statements about witnesses with regard to their potential participation or about counsel in the case – other than Bragg – or about court staff, DA staff or family members of staff.

The judge on Monday fined Trump another $1,000 for a Truth Social post about the trial and said he will begin to “consider a jail sentence” for the former president should he violate the gag order again.

This courtroom sketch shows former President Trump watching as lawyer Keith Davidson, who represented former Playboy model Karen McDougal, is cross-examined by defense attorney Emil Bove during Trump’s criminal trial in New York City on May 2, 2024. (Reuters/Jane Rosenberg)

“The last thing I want to consider is jail,” Merchan said. “You are [the] former president and possibly the next president.”

The Democrat party has pushed through numerous laws, regulations and rules, which were rubber stamped by numerous presidents; this allowed the importation of peoples from Islamic countries; Jewish members of Congress have, in many cases, been co-sponsored many of these laws, the reason being that they wanted to show that they were members of the team.

Jewish voters consistently have voted Democrat. In the most recent presidential elections 70% or more of the time those of the Jewish persuasion have voted Democrat. Their vote is now coming back to haunt them. Ivy league schools which have a large percentage of Jewish students are the target of Muslim, Antifa and outright antisemitic mobs. Many of these agitators are members of Hamas. As noted previously, Israel and antisemites are one in the same. If you are anti-Israel, you are antisemite. Jew Haters abound on these campuses. Supporters of Hamas are ubiquitous.

Yale University’s undergrad student body is 27 percent Jewish (1,500 Jewish undergrads out of 5,477 total). Percentage-wise, it narrowly beats out its Ivy League rival Harvard University, which is 25 percent Jewish (1,675 out of 6,694 undergrads). But Cornell University has 18 percent Jewish students (3000 out of 16000) and Columbia University 20 percent Jewish (1800 out of 8800)both have more Jews in total — 3,000 and 1,800, respectively.

Jewish congressman and Senators went along on this liberal experiment because they did not want to offend their progressive colleges. Maybe they knew what was going to happen, but they kept their mouth shut. In other words they didn’t want to shut the door which they came through. However, Muslims have taken over cities one by one, they request separate facilities, they don’t abide by the U.S. legal system, but worship Sharia Law. The bottom line here is we now have millions of Muslims in America who are a force to be reckoned with. Only Trump can stop this.

But let us be clear on this breakdown of certain segments of society, which are fused by Jew Haters, outside agitators and Joe Biden. Republican States don’t tolerate this type of behavior. They have laws which are enforced. In fact they are law abiding states where civility is the number one priority. Without the enforcement of laws, anarchy prevails.

“WHERE REVOLUTION IS THE SOLUTION“

Biden is coddling to the Muslim vote in Michigan. Bowing to Omar and Tlaib

Scoop: U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel

Barak Ravid

The Biden administration last week put a hold on a shipment of U.S.-made ammunition to Israel, two Israeli officials told Axios.

Why it matters: It is the first time since the Oct. 7 attack that the U.S. has stopped a weapons shipment intended for the Israeli military.

• The incident raised serious concerns inside the Israeli government and sent officials scrambling to understand why the shipment was held, Israeli officials said.
• President Biden is facing sharp criticism among Americans who oppose his support of Israel. The administration in February asked Israel to provide assurances that U.S.-made weapons were being used by Israel Defense Forces in Gaza in accordance with international law. Israel provided a signed letter of assurances in March.

State of play: The Israeli officials said the ammunition shipment to Israel was stopped last week.

• The White House declined to comment.
• The Pentagon, the State Department and the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office didn’t immediately respond to questions.

Driving the news: The Biden administration is highly concerned Israel will invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah where more than one million displaced Palestinians have been taking shelter.

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released several statements in recents days saying he intended to order an invasion of Rafah regardless of whether Israel and Hamas reach a deal for the release of hostages being held in Gaza and a ceasefire.

Netanyahu hinted at tensions with the Biden administration in a statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day issued Sunday.

• “In the terrible Holocaust, there were great world leaders who stood by idly; therefore, the first lesson of the Holocaust is: If we do not defend ourselves, nobody will defend us. And if we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” he said.

Behind the scenes: Last Wednesday U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel and had a “tough” conversation with Netanyahu regarding a possible Israeli operation in Rafah, two sources briefed on the meeting said.

• Blinken told Netanyahu during their meeting that “a major military operation” in Rafah would lead to the U.S. publicly opposing it and would negatively impact U.S.-Israel relations.
• A day later White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters that Israeli leaders understand that President Biden “is sincere” when he talks about the possibility of changes to U.S. policy regarding the Gaza war “should they move ahead with some sort of ground operation in Rafah that doesn’t take into account the refugees.”
• White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said at a Financial Times conference in Washington on Saturday that the Biden administration made clear to Israel that the way it will conduct an operation in Rafah will influence U.S. policy towards the Gaza war.The big picture: Egyptian and Qatari mediators are still trying to reach a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas that would lead to a pause in the fighting in Gaza.
  • The Biden administration is deeply involved in the efforts and CIA director Bill Burns joined talks in Cairo over the weekend.
  • Hamas in a statement on Friday said it was reviewing the current proposal with “positive spirit” and was “going to Cairo in the same spirit to reach an agreement.”

  While Israel waits for Hamas’ response to the proposal, Netanyahu has issued several statements over the weekend saying he won’t agree to end the war as part of a hostage deal.

  • Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited Israeli military forces in Gaza on Saturday and said Israel sees “worrying signals” that Hamas isn’t going to move toward an agreement on releasing hostages.
  • “This means that an operation in Rafah and in other parts of Gaza will take place in the very near future,” Gallant said.

They have had enough; college students across the land are pro America – pro Israel. There are more surreptitious conservatives voting for Trump than the radical Hamas lovers. Keep in mind that these savages were always Jew haters, all they needed was a push to manifest their antisemitism. That push came in several forms, for example Hamas surrogates such as AMP (American Muslims for Palestine) and NSJP (NATIONAL STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE).

Radical activists trained US student groups on ‘resistance’ – report