Kamala Harris criticizes Fox News for intentionally misrepresenting President Trump
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Donald Trump responds to a tense interview with Kamala Harris and Fox News’ Bret Baier, in which the host and the Democrat clashed over threats from illegal immigrants, Joe Biden and Trump himself. In response, he responded with a smile.
The Republican asserted on Truth Social that Harris “can hardly talk about anything other than me,” called her “totally incompetent” and praised Baier’s “great job.”
Trump himself had a tough time Wednesday in a town hall with Univision in which he tried to appeal to Latino voters, discussing the Capitol riot, the coronavirus, gun control, climate change, and Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield. He falters when faced with issues such as his own lies about the matter. , OH.
Meanwhile, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow reported that President Trump is once again trying to silence adult film star Stormy Daniels, with whom he allegedly had a sexual relationship in 2006. The case was the subject of a recent hush money trial, in which he was found guilty on all 34 charges related to the case. Falsification of business records.
Harris is campaigning in the key battleground state of Wisconsin today and is skipping the traditional Al Smith Catholic Charities Dinner in New York, where President Trump is also in attendance.
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Parents, teachers, faith leaders sue Oklahoma over Bible in classroom requirements
Surprisingly, the only Bible that met the original terms of the mandate was the “God Bless America Bible,” which was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 18:00
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President Trump claims Haitian immigrants are eating things they shouldn’t eat
Donald Trump doubled down on his remarks at a Univision town hall targeting undecided Latino voters Wednesday while refusing to acknowledge that he falsely accused Haitian immigrants of eating people’s pets. .
The former president was asked by a Spanish-speaking audience member if he really believed what he said about immigration in Springfield, Ohio. President Trump retorted, saying, “I’m just saying what’s been reported.”
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 17:50
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Waltz to appear on “The View” for the first time
In addition to speaking with Jon Stewart on Monday’s Daily Show, Variety reported that Tim Walz will also appear on ABC’s The View on Oct. 8, as will Vice President Kamala Harris.
This will be the first time a Minnesota governor will appear on the morning show.
Harris’ appearance, interviewed by hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sarah Haines, Sunny Hostin, Alyssa Farrah Griffin and Ana Navarro, drew 3.143 million viewers. .
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 17:40
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Watch Live: JD Vance Campaign in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 17:35
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ICYMI: President Trump is trying to strike another hush-money deal with Stormy Daniels before the election.
Lawyers for the former president reportedly sent Daniels an offer to reduce the amount she owes in the defamation lawsuit if she agrees not to make “defamatory or derogatory statements” about him.
The details were revealed in a special report by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, who obtained phone calls, documents and emails related to the deal.
James Liddell reports for The Independent.
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 17:30
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Rapper Common campaigns with Waltz in North Carolina
Rapper and activist Common is scheduled to join vice presidential candidate Tim Walz on a campaign trail in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, later today.
“Together, Governor Walz and Common will speak directly about the voice and power of North Carolinians’ votes and encourage voters across the state to go to the polls and cast their votes ahead of the November 5th election,” the campaign said.
Common performed at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August.
Walz is scheduled to appear tonight at 6:30 p.m. as part of a tour of the battleground state, a key pickup for the Democrat, who hasn’t carried North Carolina since 2008.
He is also scheduled to campaign in Durham from 2:30 p.m.
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 17:22
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President Trump put Fox News on the air (again) and said if he wins, “Despite Fox, it’s not their fault!”
Donald Trump flattering Bret Bayer in ‘tough but fair’ interview with Kamala Harris goes some way to repairing Fox News’ sometimes rocky relationship with the former president If you thought so, it looks like you’re wrong.
Just like on Sunday, hours after his hour-long interview with Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures, Trump also announced that he would invite guests who disagree with him or who don’t praise him, according to the Rupert Murdoch-owned Began to blame the network for its terrible habits…
Here’s how the former president expressed his displeasure on Truth Social a few minutes ago.
Why does Fox News’ Suzanne Scott use third-rate “talkers” like Jessica Tarloff, Richard Fowler, Patrick Murphy, “Something” Wolf, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and other lying and fabricating radical left-wing lunatics? Will he continue to cover it with Fox? Hardly anything to argue with their storytelling? It’s a real shame that we won the most important election in our country’s history. Similarly, there is never a time when we don’t see negative and false ads pumped into Fox’s airwaves by other camps. If I win and I hope to do so for the sake of the country, if this radical left idiot Kamala doesn’t get a chance to run the country, it’s not their fault, it’s the fox’s fault!
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 17:18
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Video: President Trump blames Zelenskiy for Ukraine war, claims Biden incited war
Apparently, President Vladimir Putin’s ordering the invasion of Ukraine had nothing to do with that.
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 17:10
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Acting Secret Service chief says: ‘We’re not waiting for action’ on government agency reports
Acting Secretary of State Ronald Lowe responded to a bipartisan independent review committee convened by President Joe Biden to investigate the agency’s activities after the first assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on July 13. .
Lowe said the Secret Service respects the panel’s work and remains committed to addressing the failures that contributed to that day’s events in Butler, Pennsylvania, adding that “there is no reason to wait for action.” Not,” he said.
Mr Lowe’s statement further states:
We have already significantly improved our readiness, operational and organizational communications, and implemented enhanced protection operations for the former President and other protected persons. This includes changes to strengthen collaboration with state and local law enforcement partners and support from the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies to provide greater protection.
Additionally, we have developed a comprehensive plan aimed at driving fundamental change within the Secret Service to ensure we can execute on our dual, integrated mission of protection and complex investigations. is properly configured. The plan focuses on growing and retaining agency workforces, modernizing technology, and building training programs that are sustainable now and into the future. Although we acknowledge that July 13th did not occur due to lack of resources, the enhanced protection model implemented after July 13th includes additional personnel, equipment, and assets. ability is required. The agency is also working with Congress to increase its budget to make this paradigm shift a reality and ensure employees have the resources they need to successfully accomplish their mission.
The United States Secret Intelligence Service remains unrelentingly focused on accomplishing its important mission. I am extremely proud of the dedicated employees of the United States Secret Intelligence Service. The men and women of the United States Secret Intelligence Service respond to the call to protect our nation’s leaders and key candidates while operating in a growing and increasingly dynamic threat environment. ”
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 16:55
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Waltz appears on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will appear on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show on Monday, October 21st.
Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris will sit in the studio with Jon Stewart, and the episode will air that night at 11 p.m.
This will be the first time a Democratic vice presidential candidate will appear on the program.
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 16:50
