Five takeaways from CPAC and what it means for the 2024 race Trump proves he still controls the Republican Party as CPAC draws to a close The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
CPAC 2023 In Decline Despite Trump As Keynote Speaker This year's CPAC, despite featuring stars like Donald Trump, Kari Lake and Marjorie Taylor Greene, drew a noticeably smaller crowd Zenger · Mar 5, 2023
‘I am your retribution’: Trump rules supreme at CPAC as he relaunches bid for White House Former president claims Biden is leading America into ‘oblivion’ and that he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2023
Trump fatigue seeps into right-wing forum that fed MAGA fervor WASHINGTON — Vendors are still hawking “Trump 2024” flags and “Let’s Go Brandon” T-shirts. But at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington this year, the crowds are smaller, the marquee speakers are fewer, and the “Make America Great Again” vibe is suddenly in doubt. Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023
CPAC shows unity against Biden, but also Republican rifts - Roll Call The Conservative Political Action Conference displayed contempt for Democrats while also showcasing rifts within the Republican Party. Roll Call · Mar 2, 2023
What is America’s Frontline Doctors, the Covid denialist organisation sponsoring CPAC? Group has been accused of financial irregularities and peddling false medical information The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
Trump supporter Matt Schlapp avoids questions on groping allegations as CPAC kicks off Matt Schlapp did not respond to questions and was escorted away from the press at CPAC The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
CPAC 2023 – live: Ted Cruz rails against Fauci as panelists joke about killing journalists Right-wing conference includes GOP figures at four-day event The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023
What are the allegations against CPAC head Matt Schlapp? A male GOP campaign operative accused Matt Schlapp of making unwanted sexual advances during the closing days of Georgia’s Senate runoff election The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
Trump set to headline diminished gathering of conservatives The annual Conservative Political Action Conference was once one of the premier gatherings on the GOP campaign calendar The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
What is America’s Frontline Doctors, the Covid denialist organisation sponsoring CPAC? Group has been accused of financial irregularities and peddling false medical information The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023
What to expect from this year’s CPAC: Biden bashing, 2024 Republican primary chatter and lawsuit gossip The gathering of conservatives returns to Washington and could prove to be a crystal ball into the GOP’s 2024 outlook The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2023
Pompeo flexes Trump cred at Kansas event, but does he support his former boss in 2024? ‘Oh goodness no’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Returning to Wichita, Kansas, for an event promoting his new book, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo didn’t mince words when asked if he supports Donald Trump’s 2024 bid for the presidency. Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023
Orlando Sentinel · Jan 20, 2023 CPAC leaves Orlando, keeps Trump as headliner. What about DeSantis? ORLANDO, Fla. — The biggest conservative political gathering of the year will not return to Orlando after two years, but former President Donald Trump is again set to be the headliner, with no mention so far of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Guardian - US · Jan 18, 2023 White House condemns appointments of far-right Republicans to House oversight panel – as it happened ‘House Republicans may be setting the stage for divorced-from-reality political stunts,’ says White House spokesman
Salon · Jan 18, 2023 Accuser sues Matt Schlapp and his wife The lawsuit alleges that Matt and Mercedes Schlapp, a former Trump aide, tried to discredit the accuser
Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023 Ex-Herschel Walker aide files lawsuit accusing prominent conservative Matt Schlapp of groping him ATLANTA — A former staffer for Republican Herschel Walker’s U.S. Senate campaign filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing conservative activist Matt Schlapp of “aggressively fondling” him while they were alone in a car after a campaign event in Georgia.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Walker campaign staffer lawsuit says GOP activist groped him A staffer on Herschel Walker's Republican Senate campaign has filed a lawsuit against prominent conservative activist Matt Schlapp, accusing Schlapp of groping him during a car ride in Georgia before last year’s midterm election
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Conservative leader Matt Schlapp denies new lawsuit claims he groped GOP strategist Anonymous staffer claims alleged fondling incident took place in car on way to Atlanta hotel
Salon · Jan 6, 2023 Ex-Walker aide: Matt Schlapp groped me The ex-GOP aide alleged that Schlapp "grabbed my junk and pummeled it at length," which the CPAC organizer denies
Salon · Jan 3, 2023 Cassidy Hutchinson: Scene of the crime Hutchinson's lawyer was paid by "Trump World" — and dangled job offers before her for "doing the right thing"
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 23, 2022 Former Florida AG steered White House aide Hutchinson to Trump allies, record shows Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi connected White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson with Trump allies and suggested there was a “great” job waiting for her after Hutchinson was subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 committee, according to transcripts.
Salon · Dec 13, 2022 Kavanaugh party raises ethics questions The Supreme Court justice attended a party with ex-Trump aide Stephen Miller, CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp
Tribune News Service · Dec 12, 2022 Justice Kavanaugh’s holiday party appearance renews Supreme Court ethics questions WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court justices don’t often seem too concerned about appearances.