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Published August 8, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET · Updated August 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET

Trump calls Murkowski an 'owned traitor' after vote against Blanche

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Examiner. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Trump called Senator Lisa Murkowski an owned traitor after she voted against the Blanche confirmation. He pointed out that she had previously voted to confirm Merrick Garland.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when Washington Examiner reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 1 hr ago
(VIDEO) Trump Nukes Lisa Murkowski for Voting Against Blanche but Voting to Confirm Merrick Garland and Enabling Biden Regime’s Weaponization – “Murkowski is Owned. Traitor.”
Washington Examiner 3 hr ago
Trump posts video targeting Murkowski over vote against Blanche confirmation

Coverage timeline

Aug 8, 9:21 AM ET
3 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Trump posts video targeting Murkowski over vote against Blanche confirmation
Aug 8, 11:20 AM ET
1 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
(VIDEO) Trump Nukes Lisa Murkowski for Voting Against Blanche but Voting to Confirm Merrick Garland and Enabling Biden Regime’s Weaponization – “Murkowski is Owned. Traitor.”
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