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President-elect Trump taps slew of administration picks days before inauguration
President-elect Trump on Thursday announced multiple nominations just days before his inauguration on Jan. 20.
In a series of posts on Truth Social on Thursday afternoon, Trump congratulated his picks.
Nominees include a former test engineer of missile defense systems for secretary of the Air Force, as well as a trade partnership CEO for secretary for trade and foreign agriculture affairs.
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Trump selected Chris Stallings to be assistant administrator for disaster recovery and resilience of the Small Business Administration.
Stallings currently serves as the director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and will work closely with Kelly Loeffler, the incoming small business administrator.
"[Stallings and Loeffler will] make sure that when disasters happen, our Government responds quickly and capably to protect our Small Businesses, which are the backbone of our Economy," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump tapped Luke Lindberg as U.S. undersecretary for trade and foreign agriculture affairs at the Department of Agriculture.
During Trump's first term, Lindberg served as chief of staff and chief strategy officer at the Export-Import Bank, where he earned the Distinguished Service Award.
He is currently the president and CEO of South Dakota Trade and a member of the board of directors of the National Association of District Export Councils.
South Dakota Trade is a 501(c)(6) public-private partnership that navigates international trade for the state, according to the organization's website.
Lindberg has been featured on Fox News and other outlets for his "Thought Leadership" on international affairs and agricultural policy.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that Lindberg would make sure American farmers and ranchers get the "smart" trade deals they deserve.
Troy Meink has been picked to serve as secretary of the Air Force.
Meink is serving as the principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office, and he began his career as a KC-135 tanker navigator, according to Trump's post.
He later worked as a test engineer for missile defense systems.
"Troy will work with our incredible Secretary of Defense Nominee, Pete Hegseth, to ensure that our Nation’s Air Force is the most effective and deadly force in the World, as we secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH," Trump wrote. "Congratulations Troy!"
Dudley Hoskins was selected as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs at the Department of Agriculture.
He currently holds the title of "counsel" on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and he previously spent four years at the Department of Agriculture during Trump's first term as the chief of staff for marketing and regulatory programs and senior adviser to the secretary, according to Trump's post.
"[Hoskins] will work with our great Secretary of Agriculture Nominee, Brooke Rollins, to make sure American food is the safest and healthiest in the World," Trump wrote. "Congratulations Dudley!"
ESPN VP admits not airing national anthem before Sugar Bowl after terror attack was an 'enormous mistake'
ESPN Vice President Burke Magnus addressed the backlash against his company for failing to broadcast the national anthem ahead of the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2, one day after the New Orleans terror truck attack that killed 14 people.
Magnus called the failure to broadcast the national anthem an "enormous mistake," blaming employees who were working in the Bristol, Connecticut, office at the time.
"There's a group of people in Bristol who just made an enormous mistake, it was a human error, it happens. I don't want to minimize it by any stretch," Magnus said. "That was just a horrible error that was made by a group of really well-intentioned people who feel terrible about it."
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Magnus also said the circumstances of the game, since it was delayed a day after the attack took place early on Jan. 1, affected the scheduling and timing of the people working on the broadcast.
"Nothing was normal about that next day, including our programming lineup," Magnus said. "I could give you a whole host of reasons why it wasn't the normal circumstance," he said.
Magnus insisted that the company did not make a deliberate decision to not broadcast the national anthem.
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"The notion that it was somehow intentional or we were trying to avoid acknowledging what was a horrific situation in New Orleans was really misplaced. It was just a mistake that we feel terrible about and, by the way, we should be held to account for," he said.
"Our timing got fouled up. We happened to be in commercial break when the anthem happened, it was just not good by any measuring stick and not up to our standards," he said.
The failure to air the anthem was compounded by the decision to also air a controversial video message from Tom Wilson, the CEO of Allstate, which is the Sugar Bowl's corporate sponsor.
In the video, Wilson suggested Americans have an "addiction to divisiveness" and must "accept people's imperfections and differences." Many fans insisted they would cancel their Allstate insurance plans after the video aired. Allstate later deleted the video from its social media accounts.
The initial backlash to ESPN's broadcast prompted the network to air the Sugar Bowl's national anthem later in the week during a Thursday edition of "SportsCenter."
Still, many fans considered the network's gesture too late at that point. The network also made sure to air the national anthem ahead of the Jan. 9 Orange Bowl between Penn State and Notre Dame.
The company then aired a prayer ahead of the Cotton Bowl game between Ohio State and Texas on Jan. 10.
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Fox News Poll: Over half say Biden administration made the economy worse
President Biden leaves office with negative job and personal ratings, as voters continue to give the economy bad marks – and say the White House failed to make improvements.
A new Fox News survey shows almost twice as many think the Biden administration has made the economy worse rather than better, 52% vs. 28%. Plus, nearly all voters, 89%, say they are either extremely or very concerned about inflation -- up from 83% early in his term (2021).
Overall, 70% say the economy is in bad shape. While that’s better than the high during Biden’s term of 84% who rated it negatively in July 2022, it’s also back to where things stood at the start of his presidency when 69% said the same.
"Despite presiding over the strongest post-pandemic economic recovery in the world and making historic investments in infrastructure that will produce millions of new jobs over the next decade, voters clearly judged Biden’s efforts on the economy as counterproductive," says Democratic pollster Chris Anderson, whose firm Beacon Research conducts Fox News surveys along with Republican Daron Shaw. "Time will tell if history judges him differently."
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Only 13% of voters say they are getting ahead financially. Three times that many, 42%, feel they are falling behind – and that’s up 15 points from 27% who felt that way nearly four years ago.
Part of that increase is driven by Democrats, who are twice as likely to say they are falling behind today: 38% vs. 19% in June 2021.
And nearly 6 in 10 Democrats agree with 8 in 10 Republicans and 7 in 10 independents that the economy is in only fair or poor condition.
"If elections are mostly about how voters think the incumbent party handled the economy, it’s easy to see why the Democrats lost the 2024 election," says Shaw. "Unfortunately for Biden, he continues to be ineffective at making the case that his policies have improved the bottom-line, even among his base."
As Biden departs, 42% of voters approve of his job performance – just 2 percentage points above his record low.
Approval of Biden is lower than Barack Obama (57%) and Bill Clinton (62%) at the end of their presidencies, but higher than George W. Bush (34%). Some 47% approved of Donald Trump at the end of his first term.
Biden’s highest approval, 56%, came six months into his presidency (June 2021). His lowest, 40% approval, came at three points during his term (July 2022, Nov. 2023, and Oct. 2024).
The average job rating for his entire presidency stands at 44% approve vs. 55% disapprove.
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Eighty percent of Democrats approve of Biden as he leaves, as do 35% of independents and 9% of Republicans. For comparison, at the 100-day mark of his presidency, 95% of Democrats approved, as did 42% of independents and 14% of Republicans.
Views on Biden as a person are the reverse of what they were when he was elected. At the end of 2020, some 59% of voters had a favorable opinion of him, while 39% had an unfavorable opinion. The final read shows 40% view him favorably and 59% unfavorably.
That makes him less popular than Trump at end of his first term (45% favorable, 54% unfavorable), and Obama (60-39%), Bush (49-46%), and Clinton (48-46%) at the end of their time in office.
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Trump’s current favorable rating tells the story of the moment: a record 50% of voters have a positive view of him, and 50% view him negatively.
Conducted January 10-13, 2025 under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 922 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (114) and cellphones (638) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (170). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. Sampling error associated with results among subgroup is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics of respondents are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data.
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Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report.
While Trump, Biden claim credit for Israel-Hamas cease-fire, some Republicans call it a 'bad deal'
While President-elect Trump and President Biden are jockeying for credit for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, some Republicans are wary of the deal and whether it will stick.
"There's no part of me that trusts Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Al-Aqsa martyrs Brigade, Fatah or the rank-and-file people that voted for Hamas," Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., the House's new Foreign Affairs Committee chair, told Fox News Digital.
"There's no part of me that trusts them in any way whatsoever. I do trust there's a fear of God in them from the fact that President Trump is coming in, Secretary Rubio and Stefanik, others, [and] what's not going to continue with programs like UNRWA," he added, referring to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. "I trust that there is a chilling effect, you know, how they see the world going forward. But there's no part of me that trusts them in any way."
Asked if he was celebrating the deal itself alongside some of his colleagues, Mast said, "I'm skeptical, like anything."
"If it gets Americans home, I'm happy about getting Americans home," Mast went on. "That's been a problem for me that, you know, if there's Americans detained abroad, I would have every expectation that there's an American coming to get them. And, to me, unfortunately, that hasn't been the result."
The cease-fire is meant as a way to bring home the remaining hostages taken from Israel and provide a path to peace for the 2 million Palestinians who have been living in a war zone since Hamas' bloody attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
The deal has implications for the U.S.: Seven hostages who remain in Hamas’ clutches are Americans.
"Why is lame duck Joe Biden trying to cram down a bad deal on Israel on his way out the door?" Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., wrote on X. "The only ‘deal’ should be unconditional surrender by Hamas—which is already nearly destroyed—and return of ALL hostages. Instead, we hear reports that Biden is demanding that Israel withdraw from key terrain in Gaza, release dozens of hardened terrorists for every one hostage, and get back only SOME hostages?"
Sources confirmed Israeli reporting to Fox News Digital that it was Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, who traveled to Doha, Qatar and strong-handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into sitting down to finalize the deal that had evaded the Biden administration’s mediation for the better part of the past year.
The first cease-fire in November 2023 lasted only one week, with both sides accusing the other of breaking it. In that time, 105 hostages were released, as were 240 Palestinian prisoners.
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Trump had promised there would be "hell to pay" if a cease-fire was not reached by the time he took office, which will be on Jan. 20. His surrogates developed close relationships with Arab leaders in swing states like Michigan throughout the campaign, promising Trump would bring peace to the Middle East.
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The deal, brokered by Qatari negotiators, with the help of mediation from both the outgoing Biden administration and Witkoff, is set up in three phases. It will see three hostages released on the first day – Sunday – with new hostages released each week. That phase will entail a withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Philadelphi corridor on Egypt’s border and the so-called buffer zone in the Gazan territory bordering Israel.
Women, children and men over 50 will be prioritized initially. Over the course of the 42-day first phase, 33 of the remaining Israeli hostages will be released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
That group is likely to include some who have been convicted of murder. On Thursday, Netanyahu delayed ratification of the deal over disagreements about whether he would get a veto over which prisoners convicted of murder would be released. Israel’s Cabinet will now meet Friday to ratify the deal.
"This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it signaled to the entire World that my Administration would seek Peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans, and our Allies," Trump wrote on social media.
Biden said from the White House that "my diplomacy never ceased in their efforts to get this done."
He added, "This plan was developed and negotiated by my team and will be largely implemented by the incoming administration."
Trump's pick as HUD secretary, a former NFL player, says he wants to help Americans get off government aid
Former NFL veteran-turned-Texas state legislator Scott Turner said Thursday during his confirmation hearing to be the next Housing and Urban Development (HUD) secretary his goal will be to help people get off government assistance and become more self-sustainable.
Testifying before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Turner said, if confirmed, his priorities would be to advance and expand polices heralded by the incoming Trump administration.
"This moment is not just about fixing what’s broken, it’s about continuing and expanding the policies from the first Trump administration — policies that worked," Turner said Thursday. He added that his "goal" as HUD secretary will be "to help people get off government assistance, become self-sustainable and achieve the American dream."
Turner previously served as executive director of the Trump administration’s Opportunity and Revitalization Council that established "Opportunity Zones," an economic revitalization plan aimed at helping low-income, minority communities, which Turner said he hopes to expand. Turner also said he plans to cut red tape, engage with state, local and private partners to improve the cost of housing and "maximize" HUD's current budget.
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"There are many factors to why housing is so expensive now, and I believe first we need to get our own fiscal house in order," Turner told Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., when she asked Turner if he would support additional federal investment to lower the cost to build more affordable housing. "I do look forward to looking at the HOME Program and other programs, but there's record funding from HUD. HUD's budget is nearly $70 billion at this point, and we're still not meeting the need that we're supposed to be meeting."
Democrats at the hearing suggested they were concerned that Turner would slash federal funding for certain programs, such as HUD’s Section 8 housing program and the agency's flagship HOME Investment Partnership Program. When probed about his approach to funding certain programs, Turner told Democrats he would work with them to review their concerns on a case-by-case basis but did not confirm one way or the other whether he would slash funding.
"The federal financing is a key part of financing housing, and affordable housing in Nevada," Sen. Catherine Cortez, D-Nev., said Thursday.
"We need to make some big changes," Warren added. "To really move the needle, the federal government needs to be a good partner, investing in affordable housing and spurring local innovation to cut red tape."
At one point during the hearing, Turner was asked about his support for work requirements for those receiving Section 8 housing assistance, telling committee members he thought it was a good idea. When Turner tried to explain his reasoning, he was cut off by the senator questioning him and unable to respond.
In addition to their questions about funding HUD programs, Democrats also questioned Turner over whether he would work to remove alleged racial bias from the housing appraisal industry and whether he intends to go after "price gouging" from real estate investors. Again, Turner did not say "no" but said he would commit to looking into the issue with Democrats and make a determination from there. However, Turner did rail against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) requirements at HUD for housing grant applicants.
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"When we grant assistance, obviously there's accountability, there's transparency, but to hold anyone hostage because of a politicization of an agency, or a process, is wrong across the board," Turner said when asked if he would investigate such polices.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., chairman of the committee, echoed Turner's concerns that HUD has failed to live up to its mission and that housing is about more than just putting a roof over someone's head.
"Housing isn’t just about shelter, it’s about opportunity, and it is about stability," Scott said Thursday. "Despite all the subsidies and all the trillions of dollars [the Biden administration] spent, not much good has happened. But, today, it is a new day in America, and new leadership brings hope and opportunity and enthusiasm back to the American people."
PGA Tour moves Genesis Invitational out of Riviera due to Los Angeles wildfires
The PGA Tour announced on Thursday that the Genesis Invitational will be moved to a different location due to the Los Angeles wildfires that plagued the region.
Riviera Country Club, where the tournament is played, was a part of the evacuation zone. The course is located in the Pacific Palisades, which was one of the parts of Los Angeles that was decimated by the deadly wildfires.
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It’s unclear where the $20 million signature event will be played. But the PGA Tour said events would begin on Feb. 10 with the tournament itself starting on Feb. 13.
The course was not damaged in the wildfires that have left more than two dozen people dead and burned more than 12,000 structures.
"The PGA TOUR’s focus continues to be on the safety and well-being of those affected by the unprecedented natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles," the organization said in a statement. "We are grateful for the life-saving efforts of first responders and the tireless work being done to put an end to the tragic wildfires.
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"In collaboration with Genesis, The Riviera Country Club and TGR Live, and out of respect for the unfolding situation, we have determined that The Genesis Invitational 2025 will be played at an alternate location the week of Feb. 10-16. A venue update and additional tournament information will be provided in the coming days."
Tiger Woods, who is the host of the tournament, said this week he wasn’t focused on the event.
"We’re trying to just figure everything out and make sure that everyone is safe, and we have meetings scheduled going forward," he said, per the Los Angeles Times.
"But as of right now, we’re not really focused on the tournament. It’s more about what we can do to help everyone who’s struggling, who’s lost homes and had their lives changed."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez embraces OCD after viral pregame kick routine: 'It's who I am'
Zane Gonzalez is opening up about his relationship with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) after television cameras captured his pre-kick routine during this past weekend's wild-card round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Gonzalez, who is in his first season with the Washington Commanders, was seen alternating between fixing his hair, adjusting his socks, and placing his helmet on and off his head.
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Moments after Gonzalez completed his ritual, he nailed a 37-yard field goal to lift the Commanders to a 23-20 victory over the Bucs. Washington will travel to Detroit to take on the top-seeded Lions in the divisional round.
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While there was some speculation that Gonzalez's actions were merely part of a sports superstition, the kicker said it actually stems from his OCD.
"If anything, it makes my wife and family more upset than it does with me," Gonzalez told The Washington Post.
"I’m used to it.… Everybody that’s known or seen me kick has seen me do it millions of times. Being on such a big stage on Sunday night, a game-winner, it draws a little bit more attention, I’ve learned. It’s who I am, and it’s what I go through, and I, above everybody else, realize how crazy it looks doing it. I’m aware. But at the same time, you can’t help it."
Gonzalez was diagnosed with the disorder during his childhood, and this is not the first time he has spoken out about his condition. In 2017, he told ESPN, "OCD makes you a perfectionist and more detail-oriented. Off the field, it's a pain in the butt."
The former Arizona State kicker said he had implemented methods to counter some of the impacts the disorder has on his daily life and has applied those practices to his game day preparations.
"There’s a few things I try to do to keep it as under-the-radar as I can, just understanding, get it done and whatever gets me mentally ready to go on the field, do that," he said. "The helmet thing is literally the last thing I do."
Gonzalez did not kick in the NFL in 2022 or 2023, but he was signed to Washington's practice squad in November 2024 and later elevated to the active roster. He was 5-for-7 on field goals this season, while also making 100% of his extra point attempts.
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Sparring with Bondi
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump transition, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.
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Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Justice, was involved in a sharp clash with Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Wednesday as the California senator quizzed Bondi over whether she would prosecute Trump's political opponents.
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WWE, TNA Wrestling announce multi-year partnership
WWE and TNA Wrestling on Thursday announced a joint multi-year partnership which would open the door for talent to perform for either company.
Talent from WWE’s NXT may appear on TNA’s "IMPACT" and vice versa. Superstar wrestlers could also appear on select WWE premium live events and TNA pay-per-views in the future. The phenomenon had already occurred at several points in 2024.
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"This historic relationship demonstrates that collaboration and competition do not have to be mutually exclusive," TNA Wrestling and Anthem Sports & Entertainment senior vice president Ariel Shnerer said in a news release. "Our partnership allows the TNA Wrestling brand and its incredible athletes to reach a significantly wider audience, while giving WWE and NXT stars an opportunity to cross the line and gain valuable experience, as they join forces with one of the most talented rosters in professional wrestling today.
"The response to our collaboration over the past year has been tremendous and both companies have benefited, but the fans have reaped the greatest rewards from this talent crossover and working relationship."
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Shawn Michaels, WWE’s senior vice president of talent development creative, added, "We look forward to growing and evolving our partnership with TNA Wrestling and its outstanding group of athletes by creating new opportunities to further the development of our talent and to elevate the viewer experience at home."
TNA and WWE NXT wrestlers have already performed on each other’s shows.
Last year, Jordynne Grace kicked off 2024 with an appearance in the women’s Royal Rumble. She went on to compete against Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship at Battleground.
Joe Hendry’s popularity rose during the spring and summer months of 2024. He nearly defeated Ethan Page at No Mercy for the NXT Championship.
Former TNA stars have also appeared in WWE over the last few years.
Cody Rhodes, A.J. Styles, Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, CM Punk, Xavier Woods, Penta, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Chelsea Green, Zelina Vega are among those who have competed for the TNA brand in the past.
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State senator pushed to the ground, arrested while trying to enter Georgia House chamber
A Georgia state senator and hardline supporter of President-elect Trump appeared to be pushed to the floor before being arrested while trying to enter the state House chamber on Thursday.
State Sen. Colton Moore, who previously tried to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis impeached for indicting Trump, tried to enter the House floor to attend Gov. Brian Kemp's State of the State Address — but was ultimately led away in handcuffs.
Moore is currently banned from entering the chamber after he blasted the state Senate's decision last year to consider a resolution to name a building at the University of North Georgia after the now-deceased former speaker David Ralston.
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"This body is about to memorialize, in my opinion, one of the most corrupt Georgia leaders that we are ever going to see in my lifetime," Moore exclaimed at the time.
On Wednesday, Moore wrote to current House Speaker Jon Burns outlining why he thought the ban was unconstitutional and said he intended to be at today’s joint session.
"I will NEVER back down," Moore wrote on X, sharing the letter he penned to Burns. "I will ALWAYS speak the truth and represent the people of Northwest Georgia as their trusted America First Senator."
But when he tried to enter the chamber on Thursday, he was met by a wall of resistance and appeared to be pushed back by an attending doorman.
Moore told state troopers in attendance that he had a constitutional right to enter and that a doorman should be arrested for breaking the law.
"This is a joint session of the General Assembly. Your House rules do not apply," Moore told the men. "I'm going into the chamber."
Unable to get in, Moore asked a state trooper whether he was stopping him from entering. The trooper appeared to say that the doormen were responsible for who entered.
A scuffle ensued, with video showing Moore appearing to be pushed to the floor by one of the doormen. He was then surrounded by state troopers and subsequently arrested.
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Fox News Digital reached out to Georgia state police, Gov. Brian Kemp’s office and the state speaker about the scuffle but did not receive a response in time for publication.
Moore said that the state was "ruled by authoritarians" on his way out and that the ban was censorship of his voice as an elected official.
Georgia Republican chairman Josh McKoon said that he was "deeply disappointed" that Moore had been denied admission to the chamber and "shocked" that he had been taken into custody.
"It was not only legally appropriate to admit him to today’s proceedings — it was simply the right thing to do," McKoon wrote in a statement to FOX 5 Atlanta. "Our focus should be on the excellent agenda being outlined by Governor Kemp today to continue to make Georgia the best place in the country to live, work, and raise a family — not internal conflicts."
In 2023, Georgia’s Republican Senate Caucus suspended Moore for attacking them for opposing his plan to impeach Willis for indicting Trump in an election interference case.
"The Georgia RINOs responded to my call to fight back against the Trump witch hunts by acting like children and throwing me out of the caucus," Moore wrote on X at the time. "But I’m not going anywhere."
Moore was the most prominent backer of a special session to impeach and remove Willis or defund her office, winning Trump’s endorsement. Kemp denounced the call as "some grifter scam" to raise campaign contributions for Moore.
The Willis case eventually unraveled, due in part to her having a romantic relationship with a prosecutor she had hired.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.