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Republican congressional candidate,Greg Gianforte  for Montana’s congressional seat running for the  for Montana’s congressional seat has been charged with a misdemeanour assault, after he body-slammed Ben Jacobs, a Guardian political reporter.

Ben Jacobs was asking the Donald-Trump backed candidate, and also a candidate reported to have investment in some Russia companies that are under sanction by the US government. The reporter had asked Greg about the recent Trumpcare plan that was put forward by the Republicans, but Greg lost his cool, and body slammed the reporter instead.

According to Ben Jacobs while speaking on the attack by the GOP candidate in the back of an ambulance, he said;

He took me to the ground,I think he wailed on me once or twice. He got on me and I think he hit me .This is the strangest thing that has ever happened to me in reporting on politics.

The news was also corroborated by a Fox News reporter Alicia Acuna, field producer Faith Mangan and photographer Keith Railey, who were witnesses at the scene of the attack.

According to Acuna;

After Jacobs asked Gianforte his question,Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground behind him. Faith, Keith and I watched in disbelief as Gianforte then began punching the man, as he moved on top the reporter and began yelling something to the effect of ‘I’m sick and tired of this!’ ... To be clear, at no point did any of us who witnessed this assault see Jacobs show any form of physical aggression toward Gianforte, who left the area after giving statements to local sheriff’s deputies.

Jacobs then reported the incident to the Gallatin County sheriff’s office, who after completing their investigation charged Gianforte with a misdemeanour assault.

In the audio that was released, Greg Gianforte could be heard yelling; "I’m sick and tired of you guys, The last guy who came here did the same thing. Get the hell out of here. Get the hell out of here. The last guy did the same thing. Are you with the Guardian?" and Jacobs answered Yes, and he went on to body slam him, with Jacob only saying "You just body slammed me and broke my glasses," and Gianforte said "Get the hell out of here"

Greg Gianforte seems upset with the report of the Guardian that exposed his financial ties with Russia companies that were sanctioned by the US. According to the Guardian, he had $250,000 invested in funds with holdings in Gazprom and Rosneft, shares in Russian index funds. Read more here

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The past 24 hours have been hell for Donald Trump and his campaign organization, after a video where he degrades women, and how he groped women was leaked on Friday night. Many top Republicans Governor, including Donald Trump first hire, Governor Mike Pence have heavily criticized his statement about women, and withdrawing support for him.

We have compiled list of GOP politicians and their statement after the video was released:

Governor Mike Pence: He was silenced after the video was leaked, but he has finally released a statement that he was offended by what he heard in the video;

As a husband and father, I was offended by the words and actions described by Donald Trump ... I do not condone his remarks and cannot defend them. I am grateful that he has expressed remorse and apologized to the American people. We pray for his family and look forward to the opportunity he has to show what is in his heart when he goes before the nation tomorrow night.

South Dakota Sen. John Thune released a statement via his Twitter account;

South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard released a statement via his Twitter account:

Nevada representative, Joe Heck said at a rally in Las Vegas on Saturday said;

I believe any candidate for President of the United States should campaign with common ethical and moral values and decency. I accept that none of us are perfect. However, I can no longer look past this pattern of behavior and inappropriate comments from Donald Trump. Therefore, I cannot, in good conscience, continue to support him nor can I vote for Hillary Clinton.

I believe our only option is to formally ask Mr. Trump to step down and allow Republicans the opportunity to elect someone who will provide us with the strong leadership so desperately needed and one that Americans deserve.

Idaho senator, Mike Crapo released a statement via his Facebook account, and he wrote;

Businesswoman Carly Fiorina, who was also contested against Trump in the Republican primaries also released a statement via Facebook, she wrote;

Donald Trump does not represent me or my party. I understand the responsibility of Republicans to support their nominee. Our nominee has weighty responsibilities as well. Donald Trump has manifestly failed in these responsibilities.

New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, wrote on her Twitter/Facebook;

Utah Sen. Mike Lee statement via Twitter;

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has vowed he won't be voting for either Trump or Hillary. Read his statement here; 

Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, while speaking with the Salt Lake Tribune,  asked Mike Pence to lead the ticket, not Trump.

In a campaign cycle that has been nothing but a race to the bottom — at such a critical moment for our nation — and with so many who have tried to be respectful of a record primary vote, the time has come for Governor Pence to lead the ticket.

Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz, while speaking with Utah's Fox 13 News;

I’m out. I can no longer in good conscience endorse this person for president. It is some of the most abhorrent and offensive comments that you can possibly imagine.

I wished Mike Pence was at the top of the ticket and we're going to have to figure that out at the — in the coming days and weeks, but it is tragic the way it is right now.

Former New York governor George Pataki wrote;

Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse via his Twitter wrote;

West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito via a statement wrote;

As a woman, a mother, and a grandmother to three young girls, I am deeply offended by Mr. Trump's remarks, and there is no excuse for the disgusting and demeaning language. Women have worked hard to gain the dignity and respect we deserve. The appropriate next step may be for him to reexamine his candidacy.

Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake via Twitter wrote;

Alabama Rep. Martha Roby has said she won't be voting Trump in the coming election;

Virginia Rep. Barbara Comstock wrote;

Radio talk-show host Hugh Hewitt also advised that Donald Trump withdraw from the election. He wrote;

Utah representative, Mia Love wrote;

For the good of the party, and the country, he should step aside. I will not vote for Hillary Clinton who has her own trouble with the truth, has a major integrity deficit and seems to hold a disdain for hard-working Americans. With such uncertainty the role of Congress as a check and balance to the executive branch is more important than ever. It is vital for Republicans to maintain leadership of the House and for me to continue to represent and raise Utah’s voice in Washington.

Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan wrote; 

While speaking to the Washington Post,Donald Trump said he won't be quitting the race. He said;

I’d never withdraw. I’ve never withdrawn in my life ... No, I’m not quitting this race. I have tremendous support.

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