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Jake Lahut is the 2024 campaign reporter for The Daily Beast. He previously covered national politics for Business Insider and the 2020 first-in-the-nation presidential primary at The Keene Sentinel in New Hampshire, where he founded "Pod Free or Die," a long form interview podcast with presidential candidates. Lahut also reported for The Daily Gazette of Schenectady after internships with Politico and The Albany Times-Union. He holds a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University, majoring in the College of Letters program and serving as editor-in-chief of The Wesleyan Argus. You can follow him on Threads @jakelahut and on TikTok @plz_bring_back_vine.Send him tips: jake.lahut@thedailybeast.com or tips@thedailybeast.com. You can also use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.

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Nancy Mace Tells Secret Service Chief ‘You’re Full Of Sh*t’

POTTY TALK

Agency Dir. Kimberly Cheatle faced bipartisan outrage and calls for her resignation over Trump's assassination attempt.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 22, 2024

Andy Beshear and Roy Cooper Audition Live to Be Harris’ VP

ALL IN

The 46-year-old Kentucky governor and 67-year-old North Carolina one came out strong to start the week as two of the favorites to be Kamala Harris' running-mate.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 22, 2024

Here’s How Much Money Harris Inherits From Biden’s Campaign

BAG SECURED

Harris locked in a key step for her nascent presidential bid, poised to use the Biden campaign's deep coffers to her advantage.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 21, 2024

Hunter Biden Thanks Dad in Heartfelt Post-Withdrawal Message

SAY IT AIN’T JOE

Over the past few weeks, Hunter had reportedly been one of the biggest proponents of his father staying the race.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 21, 2024

Obama and Pelosi Both Fail to Endorse Kamala

SORRY KAMALA

The two most powerful Democrats praised Biden for stepping aside but pointedly said nothing to back Harris, despite the president himself endorsing her.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 21, 2024

Trump Breaks Promise: ‘I Took a Bullet for Democracy’

MORE REFLECTION

During his speech on the final night of the Republican National Convention, Trump said he would not discuss the assassination attempt again. That was, until Saturday.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 20, 2024

Trump Toadies Hail the GOP Nominee as Unbeatable, Iconic

PROSELYTIZING

One MAGA disciple called Trump the “most important figure in American politics since the Civil War.”

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 19, 2024
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Trump’s Plan to Slam Dems for ‘Coup’ Against Biden: Campaign

I’M RUBBER, YOU’RE GLUE

No matter who may replace Biden, the Trump camp plans to attack Democrats for an unruly ouster of their nominee.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 18, 2024

Conspiracy Theorist: Huge Social Media DM Dump Is Coming

DA DUMP

A right-wing conspiracy theorist who has embraced political violence claims Elon Musk will release personal DMs of X users.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 18, 2024

Republicans Say They Have the Real Answer to Unity: Religion

PRAISE BE

Faith is a big part of the GOP’s message of harmony within the party at the Republican National Convention.

Jake Lahut | Published Jul 18, 2024

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