The Daily Populous

Monday May 12nd, 2025 night edition

image for Jasmine Crockett says Democrats want ‘the safest white boy’ for 2028 ticket and have a specific candidate in mind

Representative Jasmine Crockett has revealed Democratic donors are vying for the “safest white boy” possible in the 2028 presidential race.

The Texas lawmaker joined Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta Thursday on SiriusXM’s Urban View to discuss their party’s future following Democrats’ electoral defeat in November.

There, Crockett said Democratic donors are already starting to rally behind potential 2028 presidential candidates.

Like, let’s go find the safest white boy we can find.’ I mean, I’m just saying.”.

Crockett said donors already have 'one specific candidate' in mind, but didn't reveal their identity ( Getty Images for SiriusXM ).

Crockett didn’t reveal this candidate’s identity, but there are many predicted 2028 frontrunners who meet her description.

Other potential candidates include Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. »

Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources.

The gift had been expected to be announced next week, when Trump visits Qatar on the first foreign trip of his second term, according to sources familiar with the plans.

Boeing's most recent estimated delivery date is now 2027, but Trump has made it clear he wants a new plane this year. »

Satellite images show Russian military buildup near Finnish border

Authored by helsinkitimes.fi

Satellite images have revealed significant new Russian military activity near Finland’s eastern border , with analysts citing increased troop accommodation, aircraft deployment, and infrastructure construction at key military bases.

At Kamenka, just 60 kilometres from the Finnish border, over 130 military tents have been erected since February 2025.

Though Moscow initially gave no visible military response to NATO expansion, the satellite imagery now points to gradual preparations on the Russian side of the border. »