Andrew Fischer-Espitallier
@AFEspitallier
Journalist and producer at NewsNation
President Obama’s spokesman, Patrick Rodenbush responds to Trump’s oval comments — writing in a statement to NewsNation: “Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White…
Moments ago, President Trump says Obama should be the DOJ's top target in a criminal probe of the 2016 Russia Hoax -- calling the former president the "ring leader." @POTUS also says thousands of more documents will be released.
Attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell, David Oscar Markus tells @NewsNation “I can confirm that we are in discussions with the government and that Ghislaine will always testify truthfully. We are grateful to President Trump for his commitment to uncovering the truth in this case. We…
New Epstein developments from @DAGToddBlanche Blanche says in part, “President Trump has told us to release all credible evidence. If Ghislane Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say.…
Hearing Republicans on Intel cmte. led by @SenTomCotton are drafting laws to restrict @DNIGabbard from releasing files.
thehill.com/policy/defense… Hegseth senior staffer out at Pentagon
Moments ago, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in a politically motivated shooting.
Statement from @POTUS this morning on the agreed to trade framework between China and the U.S.:
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Ukraine has long said Crimea isn’t up for negotiations. President Trump insists Zelenskyy is putting talks in jeopardy for refusing to agree with the US proposal which recognizes Russia’s occupation of Crimea. I asked @SecGenNATO what his message to Trump on Crimea was today.
CONFIRMED: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper is OUT, a defense official tells NewsNation.
Jeffrey Goldberg is at the White House now. Trump posted earlier that he would be meeting with The Atlantic journalist that was accidentally added to the signal chat with top Trump admin officials.
.@NewsNation was part of the WH press pool today & I had the chance to ask @POTUS about ensuring veterans get the health care they need despite the cuts to the VA, if he’ll meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Rome, & China saying the US is “blackmailing” them into a deal.
NewsNation will present "CUOMO Town Hall: The First 100 Days" on Wednesday, April 30 at 8 p.m. ET, featuring President @RealDonaldTrump, authors and commentators @BillOReilly and @StephenASmith, and moderator @ChrisCuomo. MORE: trib.al/v0NijmV
Asked by NewsNation’s @KellieMeyerNews if he believes President Donald Trump still has confidence in him, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he and Trump have spoken and are “on the same page all the way.” More: trib.al/1bjKGep
President Trump on Monday defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid new reporting about a Signal app chat and criticism from former Pentagon officials. “He is doing a great job. … Ask the … newsnationnow.com/us-news/milita…
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell responds to NYT Hegseth story. “They relied only on the words of people who were fired this week and appear to have a motive to sabotage the Secretary and the President's agenda. There was no classified information in any Signal chat, no matter…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/20/25 STATEMENT: Another day, another old story—back from the dead. The Trump-hating media continues to be obsessed with destroying anyone committed to President Trump’s agenda. This time, the New York Times — and all other Fake News that repeat their…
Easter Egg roll preps underway at the White House.


Late today, Solicitor General D. John Sauer at the DOJ asked the Supreme Court to lift its restriction on the government being able to deport migrants under the war-time Alien Enemies Act. Sauer argues any detainees subject to imminent deportation have “adequate time to file…
Judge Boasberg has called an emergency hearing in 35 minutes on lawyers for Alien Enemies Act targets’ urgent claim that Trump administration is resuming summary deportation. @KevinBohn