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Trump Celebrates Year Two Amid GOP Tensions

1/21/2026

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Trump Celebrates Anniversary

U.S. President Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of his second term at a White House briefing today, joking about his influence over advisers.
Critics such as David Smith and Robert Reich warn Trump's grip on the Republican Party could curb constructive feedback.
Tensions exist regarding Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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Cohen Accuses Prosecutors

Michael Cohen says he was pressured and coerced into providing anti-Trump testimony in ongoing legal proceedings.
In a Substack post, he accused New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of pursuing evidence solely to convict Trump.
He criticized prosecutorial tactics, saying they focused on testimony that fit their narrative.
MSNBC has not covered his allegations, which he says reveal political motivations in actions against Trump.

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Trump Celebrates Anniversary

U.S. President Donald Trump marked the one-year anniversary of his second term at a White House briefing today, joking about his influence over advisers.
Critics such as David Smith and Robert Reich warn Trump's grip on the Republican Party could curb constructive feedback.
Tensions exist regarding Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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