Step aside, George Santos, as another Republican politician emerges with a penchant for luxury.

Royce White, the prominent Republican Senate candidate in Minnesota, allegedly utilized campaign funds from a prior unsuccessful political endeavor for indulgences like strip clubs, lavish hotel stays, limousine services, and other expenses more fittingly labeled as personal, according to The Daily Beast.

White, a retired NBA player, racked up the aforementioned ritzy expenditures, including more than $1,200 to a Miami strip club called “Gold Rush Cabaret,” during a failed run for Congress in 2022 while also taking part in Ice Cube’s “Big3” three-on-three professional basketball league at the same time. He might have gotten away with his two-year-old spending spree if he hadn’t decided to run for the Senate, as his violations of campaign finance law which seem to rival Santos’s went unnoticed in 2022.

Jordan Libowitz, vice president for communications at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, expressed astonishment at White’s disbursements, stating to The Daily Beast, “In nearly a decade of reviewing FEC disclosures, I’ve never seen a mess quite like White’s.”

White, recognized for his embrace of conspiracy theories, has transitioned from being a participant in Black Lives Matter protests to a follower of Steve Bannon. Additionally, he has faced accusations of publicly opposing abortion while allegedly pressuring a woman to undergo the procedure. Despite these controversies, White secured the endorsement of the Minnesota Republican Party in a resounding victory last weekend, largely attributed to Bannon’s backing, securing over two-thirds of the vote.

In what appears to be an organized attack, White is being attacked simultaneously by The Daily Beast, Mother Jones as well as Rolling Stone. It is also important to mention that George Santos has yet to be convicted of a crime despite a consistent and targeted attacks to convict him.

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Kyle Larson’s attempt to become the first driver in a decade to pull off the rare Indy-Charlotte double this Sunday may have gotten even more difficult. In addition to potential weather delays at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Larson will start from the No. 5 spot in the 2024 Indy 500, the possibility of former President Donald Trump attending NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte could create additional obstacles to Larson making it to the track in time. Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, will be making his open-wheel debut in this year’s Indy 500. After the race concludes, he’s scheduled to get a helicopter ride to the airport and fly to Charlotte on a charter jet for that evening’s NASCAR race.ChatGPT

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Kyle Larson faces an even greater challenge in his bid to achieve the rare Indy-Charlotte double this Sunday. Alongside potential weather disruptions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Larson is set to begin from the No. 5 position in the 2024 Indy 500, the prospect of former President Donald Trump attending NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte adds another layer of complexity. Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, is poised to make his open-wheel debut in this year’s Indy 500. Following the conclusion of the race, he is slated to take a helicopter ride to the airport and board a charter jet to Charlotte for the evening’s NASCAR event.

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Kyle Larson faces an even tougher task as he aims to accomplish the rare Indy-Charlotte double this Sunday. Besides potential weather disruptions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Larson is starting from the No. 5 spot in the 2024 Indy 500, the potential presence of former President Donald Trump at NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte could pose additional challenges for Larson in making it to the track on time. Larson, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion, is making his open-wheel debut in this year’s Indy 500. Once the race concludes, he is scheduled to take a helicopter ride to the airport and fly to Charlotte on a charter jet for the NASCAR race later that evening.

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It will be the first time a sitting or former president has taken in a race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. The visit coincides with the state Republican Party annual convention in Greensboro over the weekend, though it’s unclear if Trump plans to visit the convention. It’s not the first time Trump’s gone to a major sports event or the first time NASCAR has been caught up in politics. Its fanbase is one that has long been perceived as conservative-leaning and that candidates have tried to woo. That includes the former president, who has forged relationships with some of NASCAR’s biggest names and waded into past controversies in the sport. However, the sport has tried to distance itself from politics in recent years. Those realities and the significance of North Carolina as a swing state this election cycle make Sunday a prime opportunity for Trump to get the attention of voters he needs, experts say. Trump posted his narrowest win over President Joe Biden in 2020 in the state. “It’s a great visibility thing,” said Republican strategist Larry Shaheen. ChatGPT

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This will mark the inaugural instance of a sitting or former president attending a race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. The visit coincides with the state Republican Party’s annual convention in Greensboro over the weekend, although it remains uncertain whether Trump intends to visit the convention.

Trump’s attendance at major sports events is not unprecedented, nor is NASCAR’s involvement in politics. Historically perceived as conservative-leaning, NASCAR’s fanbase has attracted attention from political candidates seeking support, including the former president, who has cultivated relationships with some of the sport’s prominent figures and has weighed in on past controversies within the sport. Nonetheless, NASCAR has endeavored to distance itself from politics in recent years.

Given these dynamics and North Carolina’s status as a crucial swing state in this election cycle, Sunday presents a prime opportunity for Trump to engage with the voters he requires, according to experts. In 2020, Trump secured his narrowest victory over President Joe Biden in the state.

“It presents a tremendous opportunity for visibility,” remarked Republican strategist Larry Shaheen.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sunday became a candidate for the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination, a shocking move that could give him enough votes to defeat Donald Trump or Joe Biden in November. Kennedy, who spoke at the convention Friday, was nominated by a delegate on the convention floor on Sunday to be the party’s White House standard barrier. Kennedy’s candidacy was met with boos from other delegates. His candidacy was short-lived, however. He was eliminated from contention after the first round of voting, having receiving support from 19 delegates, just 2.07% of the vote. ChatGPT

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On Sunday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a surprising announcement by entering the race for the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination, a move that stirred speculation about his potential to garner enough votes to challenge Donald Trump or Joe Biden in the November election.

Kennedy, who had delivered a speech at the convention on Friday, received a nomination from a delegate during Sunday’s convention session to become the party’s presidential candidate. However, his candidacy faced opposition, evident in the boos from other delegates.

Despite the initial buzz surrounding his candidacy, Kennedy’s bid was short-lived. Following the first round of voting, he was ousted from contention, having secured support from only 19 delegates, accounting for a mere 2.07% of the vote.

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There was initially some confusion over whether or not Kennedy, who is running an independent bid, would accept the nomination and if he had filed the necessary paperwork. Originally Kennedy had said he would remain an independent candidate and not be the Libertarian contender. Finally, party chair Angela McArdle, standing at the podium, called Kennedy to ask him. She stepped away from the microphone to speak with him but could be heard saying to him: ‘I’m at the podium and need to ask you if you accept the nomination.’ She then came back the microphone to inform the delegates: ‘He’s going to get back to us.’ Kennedy ultimately accepted the nomination. McArdle also confirmed his paperwork is in order and he qualifies to be a candidate. He called into the convention, face timing to accept the nomination. His call was broadcast on the big screen to the convention center. ChatGPT

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Initially, there was some uncertainty surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stance on accepting the Libertarian Party’s presidential nomination, given his independent bid. Kennedy had stated his intention to remain an independent candidate rather than representing the Libertarian Party.

Amid this confusion, party chair Angela McArdle took to the podium and reached out to Kennedy to clarify his position. Stepping away from the microphone to converse with him, McArdle could be overheard asking Kennedy if he would accept the nomination.

Returning to address the delegates, McArdle relayed, “He’s going to get back to us,” indicating Kennedy’s response was pending. Ultimately, Kennedy decided to accept the nomination. McArdle also confirmed that all necessary paperwork had been filed, qualifying Kennedy as a candidate for the party.

To formally accept the nomination, Kennedy participated in a FaceTime call during the convention, which was broadcast on the big screen to the attendees gathered in the convention center.

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Libertarians spent the weekend picking their White House nominee. Trump was also nominated from the floor on Sunday. However, the former president can’t the top contender because a person can’t be the nominee of two parties in all but five states. And a Trump campaign official notes ‘President Trump wouldn’t have been eligible to be the Libertarian nominee anyways because he never joined the party.’ Kennedy’s quick defeat in the convention hall is also a setback for his independent presidential bid. There was a large roster of candidates. Additionally, Stormy Daniels got one write-in vote as did Sean Lennon and Denali The Cat. If Kennedy had won the nomination, it would have been a boost to his effort to get on the ballot in all 50 states – and a threat to both Biden and Trump’s efforts to win a second term in the White House. The Libertarian Party has election ballot access in at least 37 states, including key battlegrounds such as Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona. As an independent candidate, Kennedy must get on each state’s ballot separately and each state has its own procedures on how to do that. But if he were the Libertarian nominee, he would get on the ballot in enough states to theoretically net the 270 Electoral College votes needed to qualify for the presidential debate state – and even win the presidency. If Kennedy were the nominee and won in all 37 states, he would garner 380 electoral votes. The Libertarian Party’s 37 states is more than double the 15 states where the Kennedy campaign currently says it is taking the steps to get on the ballot. In other scenarios, Kennedy could win enough votes in a swing state to influence whether Biden or Trump wins the battleground – which in turn could affect the winner of the general presidential election.ChatGPT

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Over the weekend, Libertarians convened to select their presidential nominee. Despite a nomination for Trump emerging from the floor on Sunday, he couldn’t become the top contender due to legal constraints in nearly all states, as individuals cannot be nominees of two parties simultaneously. Furthermore, a Trump campaign official clarified that Trump wouldn’t have been eligible for the Libertarian nomination anyway, as he never formally joined the party.

The swift defeat of Kennedy at the convention dealt a blow to his independent presidential aspirations. The roster of candidates was extensive, including some unconventional write-in votes for figures like Stormy Daniels, Sean Lennon, and even Denali The Cat.

Had Kennedy secured the nomination, it would have bolstered his quest to appear on ballots across all 50 states, posing a significant challenge to both Biden and Trump’s reelection bids. The Libertarian Party already boasts ballot access in at least 37 states, including crucial battlegrounds such as Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.

As an independent candidate, Kennedy must navigate the ballot access process in each state individually, each with its own set of procedures. However, had he clinched the Libertarian nomination, he would have automatically appeared on the ballot in enough states to potentially amass the 270 Electoral College votes required to qualify for the presidential debates and even contend for the presidency itself.

In a hypothetical scenario where Kennedy secured the nomination and triumphed in all 37 states with Libertarian ballot access, he could potentially garner 380 electoral votes. This surpasses the 15 states where the Kennedy campaign currently claims to be pursuing ballot access.

Kennedy’s candidacy also raises the possibility of influencing swing states’ outcomes, thereby impacting whether Biden or Trump emerges victorious in crucial battlegrounds, ultimately shaping the overall outcome of the presidential election.

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Move over, George Santos there’s another Republican politician with a taste for the finer things in life. Royce White, the leading Republican candidate for the Senate in Minnesota, reportedly spent campaign funds from a previous failed political campaign on strip clubs, posh hotel stays, limousine services, and many other items that could only be described as personal expenses, reports The Daily Beast.ChatGPT

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Step aside, George Santos, as another Republican politician emerges with a penchant for luxury.

Royce White, the prominent Republican Senate candidate in Minnesota, allegedly utilized campaign funds from a prior unsuccessful political endeavor for indulgences like strip clubs, lavish hotel stays, limousine services, and other expenses more fittingly labeled as personal, according to The Daily Beast.

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“In nearly a decade of reviewing FEC disclosures, I’ve never seen a mess quite like White’s disbursements,” Jordan Libowitz, vice president for communications at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said to The Daily Beast. White is a notorious conspiracy theorist, who’s gone from being a Black Lives Matter protester to an acolyte of Steve Bannon. He has also been accused of publicly opposing abortion while pressuring a woman to have one. Thanks to Bannon’s endorsement, White earned the endorsement of the Minnesota Republican Party in a landslide victory last weekend, garnering more than two-thirds of the vote.ChatGPT

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Jordan Libowitz, vice president for communications at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, expressed astonishment at White’s disbursements, stating to The Daily Beast, “In nearly a decade of reviewing FEC disclosures, I’ve never seen a mess quite like White’s.”

White, recognized for his embrace of conspiracy theories, has transitioned from being a participant in Black Lives Matter protests to a follower of Steve Bannon. Additionally, he has faced accusations of publicly opposing abortion while allegedly pressuring a woman to undergo the procedure. Despite these controversies, White secured the endorsement of the Minnesota Republican Party in a resounding victory last weekend, largely attributed to Bannon’s backing, securing over two-thirds of the vote.

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One-on-one with GOP-endorsed Senate candidate Royce White Royce White grew up in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood and became a standout high school basketball player who went on to play college and professional basketball. Now he might have the most unusual resume of any statewide endorsed candidate in either the Republican or Democratic parties in Minnesota. “I talked about the obscenity of money in politics and just how corrupt our country has become systemically, institutionally, at a government level, but much broader as well,” White said in an interview with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, his first television interview since his endorsement on Saturday. He won 67% support on the first ballot after delivering a blistering message about big government. “The government is too big and it’s mostly corrupt,” he told delegates at the Republican state convention. “If you believe the government is too big and it’s corrupt, you can never vote to make it bigger.” ChatGPT

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In an exclusive interview with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, GOP-endorsed Senate candidate Royce White reflected on his upbringing in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood and his journey from a standout high school basketball player to a collegiate and professional athlete. Now, White finds himself with what could be considered one of the most unconventional resumes among statewide endorsed candidates in Minnesota, regardless of party affiliation.

Discussing his platform, White emphasized his concerns about the pervasive influence of money in politics and the systemic corruption within the country, both within governmental institutions and beyond. He described this corruption as a fundamental issue that extends far beyond the confines of the political sphere.

During his speech at the Republican state convention, White delivered a passionate critique of big government, garnering support from 67% of delegates on the first ballot. He asserted that the government’s size was excessive and predominantly corrupt, urging delegates to reject any measures that would expand its scope.

“The government is too big, and it’s mostly corrupt,” White asserted. “If you believe the government is too big and it’s corrupt, you can never vote to make it bigger.”

Royce White is facing a crowded field of Republicans in Minnesota’s August GOP primary. The winner of that primary will most likely face off against Democrat Amy Klobuchar.