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US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, on October 5, 2026.

Brutal Reality of Trump’s Shrinking Rally Crowds Exposed

The president’s big claims are dramatically undermined by Daily Beast/PunchUp analysis.

Tom Latchem

US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

HANDS-ON PRESIDENT

Trump’s Awkward Hand Grip With GOP Chair’s Wife Turns Heads

The president’s bizarre finger placement during a handshake with the RNC chair’s wife set off a wave of reactions.

Erkki Forster

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Trump Goon Mocked for NSFW Gesture Toward MAGA Star

Some pundits expressed disgust at the move, while others simply called it “bizarre.”

Farrah Tomazin

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche listens to President Donald Trump's remarks at David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City, New York, U.S., August 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

RNC’s Leaked Speaker List Sets Off Major Red Flag

The event has been touted as a “Trump-a-palooza.”

Sarah-Jane Collins

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RNC Chair Makes Wild Excuse When Cornered on Trump’s Economy

Donald Trump’s RNC chair was put on the spot with a brutal reality check.

Erkki Forster

U.S. President Donald Trump wears a "Trump 2028" cap as he delivers remarks at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner, which was rescheduled from April after it was interrupted when a man tried to force his way through security and fired a shotgun, at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

GOP Sounds Alarm Over ‘Scary’ Trump Voter Problem

A new analysis yielded concerning results for the Republican Party—and signs of hope for Democrats.

Julia Ornedo