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With one week left in the 2024 US presidential election cycle, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making their final pitches to voters across the country, especially in battleground states.
President Trump will host another press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, followed by a “closing argument” at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., where the vice president delivered his infamous “Fight like Hell” speech on January 6, 2021. ” is scheduled to be held.
On Monday in Atlanta, Georgia, the Republican continued to spout hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric, denying he was a Nazi, and calling former first lady Michelle Obama “mean” in her recent criticism and criticism. , strongly criticized him. In doing so, she ominously warned that she had made a “big mistake.”
Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen stumbled in their support of Harris, and the 44th president attended his Republican successor’s Madison Square Garden rally in New York and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s racial comments about Puerto Rico. It took aim at discriminatory jokes.
In a potential setback for Democrats, it turns out he got hot on the microphone over the weekend when he discussed the race with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and admitted that “we need to shift our position among men.” That’s what I did.
FOX News host reminds viewers that Biden has been fairly declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election
Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner was quick to fact-check Donald Trump after he reiterated his claim on Tuesday that the 2020 election was “stolen” from him.
Immediately after President Trump finished his remarks, Faulkner told viewers, “You heard the former president at the beginning talking about the stolen election. He may have some kind of feelings, but… , the fact remains: Joe Biden has been declared the winner…certified by the state.” This is the result. ”
Last April, Fox reached a massive $787 million settlement with Dominion for amplifying conspiracy theories that its voting machines were tilting results in favor of Democrats.
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 20:05
Melania Trump reveals why she made a surprise appearance at MSG rally
Former first lady Melania Trump revealed why she decided to join her husband on stage at a Madison Square Garden rally after months of conspicuous absence from his 2024 campaign.
Donald Trump held a rally in deep-blue Manhattan on Sunday, where Melania joined the former president as a surprise.
On Tuesday, she finally revealed why…
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 19:50
Bannon says Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist comments about Puerto Ricans are ‘patently inappropriate’
Steve Bannon said in remarks in New York on Tuesday that Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist comments about Puerto Ricans were “patently inappropriate.”
“Why is Florida no longer a battleground?” he said. “One of the reasons is that Puerto Ricans in this country support President Trump and support his policies.
“So if some influencer or comedian says something, is that inappropriate? It’s definitely inappropriate. Is that Donald Trump’s policy? No.”
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 19:40
President Trump’s latest policy announcements are aimed at female voters. won’t stand up
experts speak independent Eric Garciathat the former president’s latest strategy is a “planning concept” with no real economic backbone…
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 19:35
Bannon heckles man at press conference: “When’s the next uprising?”
Steve Bannon’s New York press conference was interrupted by a man who asked, “When’s the next insurrection?”
The man, wearing a red suit, bandana and sunglasses, asked Trump’s former adviser if he could “storm a Burger King” before being taken away by security.
“When is the next rebellion going to happen? Will we be able to attack Burger King after this? Will we be able to?” the man asked, as Bannon laughed uncomfortably.
“Isn’t he so nice now, we were in Danbury together!” Don’t you remember me? We were in the weight room doing weight training and stuff. When is the next uprising? ”
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 19:32
Steve Bannon says he’s ’empowered’ after short prison sentence
Steve Bannon said he felt “more empowered” after being released from federal prison.
Donald Trump’s former White House adviser was sentenced to 120 days in prison for contempt of Congress and was being held at FCI Danbury in Connecticut.
He was released early Monday morning and was greeted at the facility by his daughter, Maureen, before speaking to reporters in New York.
Bannon took issue with War Room’s podcast being called a “podcast,” emphasizing the livestream aspect of the show.
“I’m stronger, more focused, sharper today than I’ve ever been in my life, and I feel better today. So, suck it up, Nancy Pelosi,” he said.
He also acknowledged that he taught civics at FCI Danbury and said the “vast majority” of his 100 students were “minority males.”
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 19:27
Trump-appointed judge won’t recuse himself over Mar-a-Lago assassination attempt
Judge Eileen Cannon said she would not recuse herself from the case against Ryan Routh, who is accused of trying to kill President Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month.
In court documents filed Tuesday, Judge Cannon said the fact that she was appointed by the man accused of attempting to kill her did not matter, writing: , or a public official or candidate chooses to speak out about me or my judicial decisions.
“I am also not concerned about the political impact of my judgments or how they may be viewed by ‘some media outlets’… into the formal judicial process. I have never spoken to or met with former President Trump except when required to attend.
“I have no ‘relationship with the alleged victim’ in any reasonable sense of that term…I abide by my oath to faithfully and impartially administer justice in accordance with the Constitution and laws of this country. Masu.”
“This case, like the previously cited case involving former President Trump, was randomly assigned to me through the Clerk’s Random Case Assignment System. Period. , or be guided by speculative opinions to the contrary.”
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 19:20
Melania Trump defends husband Donald Trump: ‘He’s not Hitler’
Melania Trump defends husband Donald Trump: ‘He’s not Hitler’
Former first lady Melania Trump publicly defended her husband, insisting that “he’s not Hitler.” Mrs. Trump defended her husband after former White House chief of staff John Kelly told various media outlets that the president praised Hitler and Nazi Germany while in office. Appearing on Fox & Friends on Tuesday, October 29, she said, “Holy crap, he’s not Hitler.” When asked why she was running for president again instead of retiring on the beach, she said: “My husband loves his country and wants to make this country successful for all of its people. “He loves his people and wants to make this country great again. I’m thinking about it.
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 19:05
Live: President Trump claims MSG rally is a ‘festival of love’ while campaigning in Pennsylvania
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 18:50
Video: President Trump calls controversial MSG rally ‘absolute love fest’
Mike BediganOctober 29, 2024 18:35