World News / 08 December 2022
Georgia runoff result a setback for Trump
After weeks of uncertainty, Democrat Raphael Warnock has been re-elected to the US Senate after winning the Georgia runoff vote, narrowly defeating Republican Herschel Walker. It’s an important win for President Joe Biden, giving his party an outright 51-49 majority in the Senate. The President congratulated Warnock and linked his success to a rejection of “MAGAism”, given former President Donald Trump backed Walker in the vital race. Leading Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer called it a “victory for democracy” after a record showing of people to vote again. Meanwhile, the Trump Organization was found guilty on all charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records. Neither Trump himself nor his family were charged personally, but the company faces a fine of US$1.61 million and could impact its ability to do business. No doubt someone will be hearing the words “you’re fired”…
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