Trump Coup Attempt FBI Needs Help Finding These Rioters Capitol Police Confirms Fatal Shooting
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8:37 AM PT -- U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund is finally speaking about its response to Wednesday's riots ... saying it'll conduct a thorough review of this incident, security planning and policies and procedures.
The chief said its officers and other law enforcement partners were attacked with metal pipes, discharged chemical irritants and other weapons. Sund also confirmed the woman who was fatally shot was, in fact, shot by "a sworn USCP employee." The woman was identified as Ashli Babbitt. The USCP who discharged his service weapon is on administrative leave while the agency investigates the shooting.
Sund said more than 50 USCP and MPD officers sustained injuries ... with several USCP officers hospitalized with serious injuries.
The pro-Trump protesters who stormed the U.S. Capitol building, incited violence and in some cases stole or damaged property are wanted by the FBI -- so take a closer look.
The FBI's on the hunt for the insurrectionists involved in the failed coup in Washington D.C. Wednesday -- which resulted in one woman being fatally shot -- asking the public for "tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol Building and surrounding area."
The feds want all the photos and video they can get of the lawlessness and violent acts that occurred in hope of identifying those responsible. So, they want the public to check out this (alleged) rogue gallery.
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Anyone with pics or vids is asked to submit them at fbi.gov/USCapitol, or simply go to tips.fbi.gov to submit useful information.
The FBI says the goal is "to preserve the public’s constitutional right to protest by protecting everyone from violence and other criminal activity."
Some of the lowlights include the guy sitting at Nancy Pelosi's desk, and the dude in the Trump beanie grinning as he walked away with a Congressional lectern. Those 2 clowns have been ID'd already.
Richard Barnett from Arkansas was the one getting cozy in Pelosi's office. He's reportedly claiming he got shoved into the Capitol by accident and was merely looking for a bathroom. Doesn't really explain the notes he left on her desk, including one calling her a bitch. Save it for the judge, pal.
As for the lectern ... the FBI will be talking to Adam Johnson from Parrish, FL about that stolen item.
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As we reported ... President Trump incited the march to the Capitol when he vowed to his protesters to never concede the election and demanded they "show strength."
He also failed to condemn the failed coup attempt and instead said he loved the people involved -- which led to a Twitter ban and a secret meeting among some members of Congress to remove him from office immediately via the 25th amendment.
Originally Published -- 8:05 AM PT
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President Trump Indefinite Ban From Facebook, Insta ... No Posts Before Inauguration
Mark Zuckerberg is keeping President Trump in social media timeout indefinitely ... and Trump is being muzzled at least until President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Zuck announced Thursday he's extending Trump's Facebook and Instagram ban at least two more weeks until the inauguration on Jan. 20 ... saying it's too risky to let the President post whatever crops up in his dome.
Zuckerberg says FB and IG didn't have a problem with Trump posting whatever he wanted over the last 4 years, other than occasionally removing content or slapping warning labels on Trump posts, but the attempted coup changed the game forever.
Zuck's change of heart goes like this ... he says, "the shocking events of the last 24 hours clearly demonstrate that President Donald Trump intends to use his remaining time in office to undermine the peaceful and lawful transition of power to his elected successor, Joe Biden."
Remember ... Trump's also suspended from Twitter after his tweet storm during Wednesday's chaos at the Capitol.
So, now Trump needs a plan B to get his message out. He hates TV and online news, he can't go on social media ... so the walls are closing in on him.
That said, he has 13 days left. In case you haven't heard, there's something else that lasted 13 days ... the Cuban missile crisis, where we narrowly averted nuclear war.
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Capitol Coup Attempt 2 D.C. Residents Sound Off ... On 'Treasonous' Rioters
The storming of the U.S. Capitol is especially infuriating to some local Washington D.C. residents -- 2 of whom gave the pro-Trump rioters a major piece of their minds.
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A man standing out by his front door Wednesday in a neighborhood near the action shouted ... "Get the f*** outta town! F***ing treasonous pieces of s***!"
At some point during his rant, another local pulled up in her car, and joined in with full-throated support ... saying the rioters were destroying their city.
Their lively back-and-forth also got into what a lot of people believe -- if the rioters were part of the Black Lives Matter movement, President Trump would have sent tanks to stop them. Watch the video, because his language gets really colorful ... and she actually gets teary-eyed.
As we reported ... the FBI is on the hunt for the hundreds -- if not thousands -- of insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol and incited violence Wednesday after President Trump addressed them and vowed to never concede the election.
Pretty sure, these 2 residents would gladly ID any of the suspects.
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Donald Trump Finally Concedes Election Defeat ... Better Late than Never?!?
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Donald Trump FINALLY acknowledged Joe Biden will become President in 13 days, but not without grumbling.
Trump issued a statement -- because he's been kicked off Twitter -- saying, "Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th."
That would have been a nice place to end it, but Trump didn't. He went on ... "I have always said we would continue our fight to ensure that only legal votes were counted. While this represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history, it's only the beginning of our fight to Make America Great Again!"
Fact is ... it's possible Trump won't make it to January 20, because some members of Congress want to trigger the 25th Amendment, which allows for removal if he's unable to carry out his duties. There are now lots of folks in Congress and reportedly even in the President's own cabinet, who believe he's shown he's unfit for office, and, they believe, being unfit makes him unable to carry out his duties.
Trump's concession comes hours after Congress put a bow on the Presidential election and ratified the vote of the electoral college, which will make Biden the 46th President.
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As you know, earlier in the day Trump encouraged the protesters to march to the Capitol and stay strong. Not only did he incite them ... once they raided the Capitol he didn't condemn it. In fact, in the end, he told the insurrectionists he loved them.
As for removing Trump, it's gonna take the Veep and a majority of the Cabinet, or a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress.
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Donald Trump Members of Congress in Secret Meeting to Remove Prez
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Donald Trump may actually have less than 2 weeks left in office, at least if some members of Congress have their way, because they're apparently in a secret meeting right now to discuss how to remove him STAT.
There's a meeting going on right now at an undisclosed location in D.C. where a group of senators and members of Congress are talking about how to invoke the 25th Amendment to yank Trump from the White House ... this according to TheGrio's White House Correspondent and legend April Ryan.
In case you're unfamiliar ... the 25th Amendment -- a President can be removed if he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. It's a tough sell, because the Vice President and either a majority of the President's Cabinet or a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress have to be on board.
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As you know ... Trump egged on the violent protesters by essentially telling them not to go quietly. They clearly got his message.
Hey ... Trump's already been booted from Twitter, so 1600 could be next.
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President Trump Twitter Shuts Him Down ... Facebook Blocks Him
7:30 AM PT -- A rep for Twitter tells us Trump has officially deleted his tweets ... so the 12-hour suspension is now in effect.
5:38 PM PT -- Facebook is following Twitter's lead ... the social media giant is reportedly blocking Trump from posting for the next 24 hours, also for policy violations.
Twitter has had enough of President Trump's tweets following the storming of The Capitol by his supporters, suspending his account, for violations of the platform's Civic Integrity policy.
Trump fired off a series of tweets and posted a video of himself Wednesday, one tweet read, "These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long. Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever!"
Twitter deleted the tweet along with several others shortly after Trump's message. The social media giant then announced Trump's account was suspended for at least 12 hours for repeated and severe violations of the company's Civic Integrity policy.
Twitter says Trump must permanently remove the deleted tweets -- and he will then start a 12-hour suspension -- if he does not remove them, his account will remain locked.
Then there's this ... Twitter says if Trump violates the rules again, it will lead to a permanent suspension of his account.
Originally Published 4:36 PM PT
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President Trump Rally One Person Fatally Shot in Capitol As Supporters Storm Congress
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3:23 PM PT -- A police spokesperson tells us the woman shot has died.
1:15 PM PT -- At least one person has been shot during the mayhem, a video from inside shows a woman -- draped in a Trump flag -- on the floor after a gun goes off. Law enforcement sources tell us the woman was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Her current condition is not known.
What's more ... protesters outside The Capitol set up a makeshift noose -- and one of them got into Rep. Nancy Pelosi's office, kicked his feet up and left a note that read, "We will not back down."
Additionally, law enforcement found multiple explosive devices around D.C. ... including one at the RNC HQ, which they safely detonated.
Trump finally tweeted, "I am asking for everyone at the U.S. Capitol to remain peaceful. No violence! Remember, WE are the Party of Law & Order – respect the Law and our great men and women in Blue. Thank you!"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2021 @realDonaldTrump
12:12 PM PT -- This is the wild scene INSIDE the Congressional chamber ... a protester has actually made it to the dais and pumped his fist in the air. He reportedly yelled, "Trump won that election!"
There was also an armed standoff on the Senate floor as one or more protesters attempted to break through a barricaded door. You can see security forces inside had their guns drawn, prepared for the worst.
11:59 AM PT -- Congress members are now being evacuated from the building, and they're leaving with something more than just regular face coverings on their mugs -- gas masks have been issued as well.
Florida congressman Michael Waltz got on the horn with Fox News WHILE he and his colleagues were being ushered out of the House floor by authorities -- this after protesters infiltrated the building and were roaming the halls with cops on their tail.
He says tear gas has been deployed inside, and as such ... all Senators and Representatives were given gas masks for protection. Waltz took a moment amid the chaos to condemn the actions of the protesters, saying a debate about the Constitution (which is what he says was going on while they were in session) is one thing, but trying to hatch a raid like the one unfolding is reprehensible ... and downright un-American.
Seems like this Biden vote might have to happen some other day.
11:29 AM PT -- Some protesters have made their way into the Capitol Building itself, and are literally just steps away from the Senate chamber.
Breaking: Protesters have entered the U.S. Capitol building after breaching police security lines. pic.twitter.com/2ZO8aY6X4X
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) January 6, 2021 @PMBreakingNews
Footage and photos show a handful of demonstrators who've actually breached the front doors and walked up a flight of stairs and corridors with their hands up ... presumably, because cops inside have their guns drawn.
BREAKING: revolution in process as Trump supporters break into the Capitol building, attacking police, breaking windows, and knocking down doors
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) January 6, 2021 @ElijahSchaffer
Full anarchy at this “mostly peaceful” demonstration DC
The people have pushed through & are storming to main chambers pic.twitter.com/NW6VDDNBQw
The certification vote was put on pause, and Pence was escorted out of the room. Looks like things still aren't under control ... the session briefly resumed, but is now on hold again.
As for what President Trump is doing after lighting this fuse? Tweeting, of course. He said, "Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay Peaceful!"
Not sure what he means by staying peaceful ... as protesters had already stormed the Capitol when he tweeted. Too little, too late.
Pro-Trump protesters are breaking through layers of fencing guarding the U.S. Capitol Building ... where Congress is voting to certify the 2020 Election results -- and are coming to blows with cops guarding the entrance.
President Trump DC Hotel the Scene of Stabbing
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The chaos President Trump helped incite in Washington, D.C. is continuing into the night, and now it's on his metaphorical doorstep -- a man's been stabbed outside his hotel.
D.C. Police are swarming around the street in front of the Trump International Hotel to investigate the stabbing.
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Cops say an adult male is a victim, and he's been transported to a hospital for treatment. Police do not have a suspect in custody at the moment, and, to be honest, law enforcement already had its hands full.
The Mayor of D.C. declared a 6 PM curfew in the city, and with the help of more than 1,000 National Guard troops ... officers are clearing protesters from the Capitol and surrounding streets.
Trump's hotel is about a mile away from the Capitol, where earlier on Wednesday he told they already amped up the crowd ... "You'll never take back our country with weakness. You have to show strength and you have to be strong."
We all know what happened next, including the fatal shooting of one woman inside the Capitol.
Story developing ...
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Siege on U.S. Capitol Woman Who Was Maced Breaking In ... It's a Revolution, Man!!!
What many suspected as to why a throng of Trumpers infiltrated the U.S. Capitol Wednesday seems to finally be confirmed straight from one of the "revolutionaries" ... who had a hippy-dippy explanation while rubbing pepper spray outta her eyes.
A woman -- Elizabeth from Knoxville, TN -- did a quick on-camera interview Wednesday amid all the chaos in D.C. ... where lawmakers were thwarted by an invasion as they tried to certify Joe Biden's victory.
BREAKING: revolution in process as Trump supporters break into the Capitol building, attacking police, breaking windows, and knocking down doors
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) January 6, 2021 @ElijahSchaffer
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The people have pushed through & are storming to main chambers pic.twitter.com/NW6VDDNBQw
She explains she made it about a foot or so inside the building before being pushed out ... and then getting a heavy dose of mace to the dome, which forced her to retreat.
When asked why she was trying to get in -- Liz here tearfully gives it to the cameraman straight with a no-duh response ... "We're storming the Capitol, it's a revolution!" Her guy friend carries her off afterward.
It might seem like an obvious answer, but honestly ... hearing it just confirms how insane this whole thing is, and what sort of state of mind some of these folks are in.
Of course, the Capitol was put on a full lockdown and members of Congress were evacuated as protesters breached the doors and had their run of the place for a while ... including in different chambers of Congress as well as in offices of politicians, like Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
It sounds like this woman may have OD'd on her music choices ... but something tells us she's feeling more Diplo than Beatles.
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Claudia Conway Dunks on Kellyanne!!! Blames Her 'Army' for Capitol Coup
Kellyanne Conway should accept some responsibility for the violence in the Capitol ... at least according to her daughter, who's trolling her over the attempted coup and the Senate runoff in Georgia.
16-year-old Claudia Conway went to her favorite platform -- TikTok -- to air some family grievances Wednesday ... but really, it was about spiking the football on her mom and the Republican Party.
Claudia asked her mom how she feels about President Trump's "army" resorting to rioting. Claudia compares the coup to last summer's protests, which she says her mom didn't want her to join.
She also took a swipe at Kellyanne for campaigning in Georgia for Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who ended up losing. Claudia's far from the high road here, as she hit her mom with a Mitch McConnell joke. Too soon???
The Conway household is a pretty interesting dynamic ... Claudia says she can't find her mom in the house, so she's using TikTok as a conversation starter.
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As you know, Claudia's beefed with her mom on social media before ... including this infamous exchange about COVID.
So much for Kellyanne's home-court advantage.
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President Trump Public Nod to Romney 'Traitor' Chant ... How'd You Like That, Mitt?!?
9:29 AM PT -- President Trump just seemed to back his supporters going after Mitt on his flight to D.C., publicly acknowledging it must've been unpleasant ... while piling on with more ridicule.
DT brought the Senator up by name Wednesday at a rally protesting the results of the election -- plus, the certification process that's about to go down in Congress shortly -- and jokingly wondered if the man "enjoyed his flight in." Seems 45 saw these clips as well.
He then tore into MR, mocking the way he accepted the election results in 2012 against Barack Obama ... and going on to say that he, Trump, wasn't going to take the loss sitting down. His jabs got some laughs out of the crowd ... maybe even from some of those same folks who did the cabin chanting!
Mitt Romney endured a mighty long 4-hour plane ride to our nation's capital, because he was basically flying Air Trump -- a loud group of Trump supporters calling him a "traitor" to his face.
The Utah's GOP Senator got on a flight Tuesday headed for D.C., where he was confronted by backers of the Prez who asked him if he planned to stand against certifying the 2020 Election results ... something a handful of other Republicans vowed to do Wednesday.
Mitt stands firm ... telling them no, flat-out -- and explaining he's going to follow the process laid out by the Constitution. They basically threatened to vote him out in a future primary, but ya gotta see how the Senator handled it. Pretty cool customer.
However, the real chaos started inside the cabin of the aircraft -- it appears there were at least 2 different times while Mitt was in his seat that several other passengers literally jeered at him, chanting "TRAITOR!" over and over and over again.
Of course, it's no surprise Senator Romney's taking heat -- but it's different seeing it play out in public like this, especially from his own constituents. He's long spoken out against Trump, especially lately as it pertains to trying to contest the election without rock-solid evidence.
At least we know the guy's consistent 🤷🏽♂️
Originally Published -- 7:45 AM PT
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Claps Back at COVID Heckler ... 'Shorty, Pull Your Mask Up!!!'
9:12 AM PT -- 1/6 -- The man Mayor Scott's addressing in the video is actually named Shorty ... reportedly, he's a local activist named Duane "Shorty" Davis.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott might wanna trademark the cool catchphrase he dropped on a COVID-19 heckler ... 'cause if he doesn't, Dr. Anthony Fauci should!
The Mayor held a news conference Tuesday about his city's coronavirus restrictions when a man in the crowd repeatedly tried to talk over him. Scott finally looked up and put the guy in his place by saying, "Shorty, pull your mask up."
You gotta see how hizzoner said it, though -- it just might be the chillest political clap back ever, and something tells us you're gonna see it on merch soon.
Now, the heckler persisted for a few more seconds ... trying to use the maskless sign language interpreter as justification for presumably not wearing his mask properly. Mayor Scott wasn't having it and kept his responses to the man swift and swaggy.
Hey, it's not exactly how Fauci might handle a similar situation, but Mayor Scott's phrase delivers the same sentiment and is, arguably, more effective with young people. Behold the benefit of youth in politics -- Mayor Scott's only 36!!!
Bottom line ... mask up, because as Mayor Scott puts it, "people dying, shorty."
Originally Published -- 1/5 4:38 PM PT
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Tyler Perry I Never Got My Absentee Ballot ... But When There's a Will, There's a Way!!!
Tyler Perry wanted to vote in the Georgia runoff THIS BAD ... he hopped on a jet and flew all the way to Georgia to cast his ballot in person ... because his absentee ballot never showed up.
Tyler says he waited and waited for more than a month for his absentee ballot, but for some reason it never came. Tyler was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, so he hopped on his jet and flew to the Peach State so his voice could be heard, along with more than 3 million others who cast ballots.
Tyler got his prize ... the "I voted" sticker which he proudly displayed.
Hey @staceyabrams, I flew home because I didn’t get it. I will be there early in the morning. Too important to miss. Too important to miss!
— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) January 4, 2021 @tylerperry
He raised the issue Monday, asking Georgians ... "Hey Georgia, Is anyone else having this problem? I ordered my absentee ballot on December 2nd. I’m told it was mailed on the 4th. I still don’t have it!" Stacey Abrams responded to him, and Tyler answered back.
He replied, "Hey @staceyabrams, I flew home because I didn’t get it. I will be there early in the morning. Too important to miss. Too important to miss!"
What's unclear ... how many other Georgians didn't get their ballot. It's also unclear why this is happening.
The turnout for this run-off promises to be massive, and every vote counts. If both Democrats win, that party will control the Senate. If one of the 2 Republicans win, they will keep control of the chamber.
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Boosie Badazz I'm No Virgin ... Voter!!! Casts His 1st Ballot in GA
Boosie Badazz has lost his voting booth virginity -- the rapper's voting for the first time in his life ... and he's so determined, he wouldn't let his gunshot injuries stop him.
The wheelchair-bound rapper rolled up to a Futon County, GA polling place Tuesday to make his voice heard in that state's crucial Senatorial runoff election -- and he was singing a tune about change as he did it.
Boosie says he's been paying close attention to the campaign and explains why he's casting his ballot for Rev. Raphael Warnock, the Democrat going up against Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler. It's a big election ... as it will determine which party controls the Senate.
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As you know ... Boosie's in a wheelchair because he suffered some gruesome leg injuries when he was shot last year in Dallas.
He says if he can vote for the first time, from a wheelchair no less, every eligible voter in Georgia needs to get to the polls.
Seems like Boosie's message is being heard loud and clear ... folks are lined up at polling places across Georgia for what appears to be another massive voter turnout.
Boosie might be having the most fun voting out of all.
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The White House Freshens Up for Jill Biden's East Wing ... Million-Dollar Restroom Renovation!!!
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When soon-to-be First Lady Jill Biden takes over the East Wing of The White House, she and her team will be treated to upgraded facilities ... but there's absolutely no proof it's because the current administration clogged the toilet.
According to federal procurement docs obtained by TMZ ... The White House is dropping a little more than $1.2 MILLION on restroom renovations at the 2-story structure where the current First Lady's offices are located.
It's not totally clear what the job will entail -- it's simply listed as "EW restroom refresh" -- but the company that scored the gig is the local, minority-owned Holmes Mechanical Contractors ... which specializes in all sorts of big-building bathroom stuff.
The project is slated to be completed by mid-May -- according to the financial docs -- so Jill and her staff will get to reap the restroom rewards for almost the entirety of President Biden's term.
And, with the hefty price tag for a bathroom "refresh" -- along with the $127,000 deep-cleaning for Biden's arrival -- it sure seems like the new administration is set on bringing a breath of fresh air to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue ... in more ways than one.
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Georgia Senate Runoffs Hollywood Fuel$ Democratic Races
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When it comes to politics, Hollywood is predictable, and it's paying off in a big way for 2 Georgia Senate hopefuls.
The cash has been pouring in for Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock, who are locked in what looks like a tight race with the 2 incumbent Republican Senators.
With the help of Federal Election Commission filings, we found the obvious ... lots of stars digging deep for the Democrats, and Republicans ... well, hardly a drop.
For Ossoff:
- Kate Capshaw-Spielberg ($5,600)
- Jack Black ($4,070.50)
- Danny DeVito ($2,800)
- Rita Wilson ($1,250)
- Sally Field ($1,220)
- Susan Sarandon ($750)
- Christine Brinkley ($800)
- Rosario Dawson ($673.34)
- Billy Eichner ($651.25)
- Kumail Nanjiani ($554.95)
- John Goodman ($500)
- Alyssa Milano ($250)
For Warnock:
Mark Ruffalo ($4,244)
Jane Fonda ($2,666.67)
Josh Brolin ($2,500)
Holly Peete ($1,300)
Rita Wilson ($1,250)
Kathy Bates ($1,000)
Susan Sarandon ($1,000)
Busy Philipps ($1,000)
Tracee Ellis Ross ($666.67)
Laura Linney ($600)
Andrew Daly ($500)
Taran Killam ($333.33)
Lesley Brandt ($317.86)
John Michael Higgins ($262.51)
Mandy Moore ($216.66)
Wilson and Sarandon double-dipped apparently ... dishing out contributions to both Ossoff and Warnock. Busy Philipps and Mandy Moore were also among the celebs who hopped on the Warnock train.
Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue didn't fare well with celebrity contributions. Loeffler got $250 from Jaclyn Smith, and that's it. According to the records, Perdue didn't get a dime.
There's lots of money outside Hollywood, and money has poured in for Republicans as well.
Remember ... the outcome will determine which party will control the Senate. And, if the Dems win out, they'd have the Senate and the House ... and President-elect Joe Biden gets a much easier path to push for his agenda.