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Donald Trump went on a late-night truth social rant about his election rival Kamala Harris’ medical record last night, claiming his health was “perfect” but hers was “not great” and calling his own. He cited two “very serious symptoms” that he claimed to have. “It is clearly affecting her ability to function,” she said in a report released over the weekend.
The Republican also mocked his rival for pushing for a second debate, predicting that his next interview with Bret Baier on Fox News would be “weak and soft.” .
Meanwhile, at a rally in Ely, Pennsylvania, Democrats played a recording of Trump in a Sunday interview with Fox’s Maria Bartiromo in which he threatened to deploy the National Guard and even the military against Americans, calling him “It’s an increasingly unstable and unrestrained state of affairs,” he said.
The former president was in the same state last night attending a town hall event outside Philadelphia that turned into a chaotic impromptu dance party when two people in the audience suffered medical emergencies.
“I hope he’s OK,” Harris tweeted as Trump continued to grotesquely bang his head on stage for 39 minutes to a selection of pop music and show tunes.
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Video: President Trump attacks Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg hosts at economic policy event
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 18:22
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President Trump deflects question about interactions with Putin
Asked by Bloomberg’s John Micklethwaite if he had spoken to President Vladimir Putin since leaving office, “yes or no,” President Donald Trump replied, “I won’t comment on that. But if I were to… , I say that’s a smart thing to do. If I’m friendly with people, if I have relationships with people, that’s good.”
There was also a strange story about a conversation he allegedly had with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 18:16
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Video: Trump clashes with Bloomberg editor-in-chief over tariffs
In a sit-down interview with Bloomberg at the Chicago Economic Club, former President Donald Trump clashed with editor-in-chief John Micklethwait over his economic plan.
When asked about his proposal for tariffs on foreign goods, President Trump spoke about the basic mathematics, the realities of how tariffs work, and how quickly businesses can be affected before consumers are paralyzed by soaring prices on foreign goods. It again refused to accept how soon production could be moved to the United States.
The irony of this moment…
Trump also spoke badly about Detroit, the largest city in the key battleground state of Michigan, again, before digressing to talk about foreign policy and World War III.
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 18:08
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Actor Julianna Margulies lends voice to Lincoln Project’s latest ad
Renowned TV actor Julianna Margulies lends her voice to the Lincoln Project’s latest ad urging voters to support Kamala Harris over Donald Trump.
The ad, titled “Your Boys,” focuses on teaching sons to respect women, be honest and honorable, and not to bully or lie, building on the example set by President Trump. One way to do that is to vote against it.
“Donald Trump and J.D. Vance are an ugly, pathetic excuse for what it means to be a man,” said Ryan Wiggins, chief of staff at the Lincoln Project. “As mothers of boys, we have a responsibility to show our sons that treating women with respect and being honest and honorable men is the highest form of manhood. Please vote.”
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 18:00
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Almost one-third of Border Patrol cameras along the US-Mexico border are ‘inoperable’
About 150 of the 500 cameras on surveillance towers along the border are affected, causing a “significant impact” on operations, according to a memo obtained by NBC.
This is the story of Mike Bedigan.
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 17:45
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President Trump’s speech at the Chicago Economic Club: “There’s been a slight delay.”
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 17:36
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Anne Hathaway expresses support for the president
And her choice will shock you!
Meredith Clark tells this story.
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 17:30
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Jimmy Kimmel challenges President Trump to test the ‘greatest’ brain
“Tannibal Lecter is becoming more unstable every day,” Kimmel quipped about Trump’s cognitive abilities in his opening monologue.
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 17:20
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Rufus Wainwright says President Trump’s use of his music at City Hall dance was ‘blasphemy’
Musician Rufus Wainwright releases statement after his version of the song ‘Hallelujah’ was played during Donald Trump’s widely mocked town hall turned into a dance party in Pennsylvania last night did.
Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” is an anthem dedicated to peace, love, and embracing truth. I have been extremely honored to be associated with this ode to tolerance over the years. It was the height of blasphemy to witness Trump and his supporters mingling over this music last night. Of course, I was never going to forgive this and was mortified, but the idiot in me probably lived to actually listen to the lyrics of Cohen’s masterpiece and hope that Donald Trump would have little remorse for what he had caused. I hope that you may experience it. I’m not holding my breath. ”
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 17:14
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WATCH: Trump’s continued love for the chart that saved his life
President Trump says on immigration form that they “slept together” and “kissed”
Oliver O’Connell October 15, 2024 17:10
