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 gloating smile.
The Republican asserted on Truth Social that Harris “can barely 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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Al Smith Dinner plays recorded message from Harris in lieu of attendance
NBC News reports that Joseph Zwilling, communications director for the Archdiocese of New York, said organizers of the Al Smith Charity Banquet will host Kamala Harris tonight in lieu of Vice President Kamala Harris’ attendance at the event for Catholic Charities. -A recorded message from Vice President Harris will be played.
Harris’ campaign said she declined the dinner invitation, citing conflicting events in the final weeks of the campaign. This is the first time in 40 years that a candidate has been absent.
Donald Trump, who is scheduled to attend and speak, criticized the decision, calling it “sad but not surprising.”
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 18:52
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President Trump makes an unannounced stop in the Bronx
President Donald Trump has heavy security presence when he visits a barbershop in the Bronx.
It is unclear whether he was there to get his famous hair done.
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 18:48
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President Trump renews attack on “60 Minutes,” calling for CBS’ license to be revoked
For those wondering how freedom of the press will work under the second Trump administration, Donald Trump, following his interview with Kamala Harris, announced that CBS and its billboards They renewed their attack on the news program “60 Minutes.”
The former president appears to remain furious at the practice of editing interviews for brevity, even though his interviews are sometimes edited for clarity and meaning. Harris’ campaign has distanced itself from 60 Minutes’ editorial decisions. After the broadcast, President Trump began baselessly accusing the network of a crime.
Here’s what Trump wrote on Truth Social today:
Why won’t 60 Minutes release the fraudulent tape of Kamala’s interview? Was it because it was a complete and utter disaster, or was it because they “created” even more new answers for her than just the one she was embarrassingly caught with? In normal times, what happened on 60 Minutes (deceptively “fabricating” her answers) would be the end of anyone’s campaign! Kamala is slow, incoherent and in no way qualified to be President of the United States. Please release the tape for the benefit of America. You can do it the good way or the hard way.
He continued it like this.
60 Minutes should be taken off the air immediately – it’s election interference. CBS should have their license revoked. This is the biggest scandal in broadcast history. Kamala should be investigated and forcibly removed from the campaign, and Joe Biden should be allowed to regain his rightful place (he received 14 million votes in the primary, she received only one It didn’t even get any votes! This whole despicable and fraudulent incident is a threat to democracy!
The former president canceled his own interview with 60 Minutes and other interviews with major networks, and refused to hold another debate with Ms. Harris after it was widely assumed that Ms. Harris had won the first debate. Continuing.
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 18:45
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President Trump announces town hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and rally in Greenville, North Carolina
The Trump campaign has announced two new battleground state events, with Donald Trump scheduled to hold a rally at City Hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on Sunday at 5 p.m., and in Greenville, North Carolina, at 3 p.m. Monday.
The Greenville event will be held on the campus of East Carolina University, near where Kamala Harris held a church rally on Sunday.
Oliver O’Connell October 17, 2024 18:22
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Consumers increase spending as US economy experiences healthy growth
Americans ramped up their purchases at retail stores last month as low unemployment, steady paychecks and rising stock and home prices helped maintain consumer confidence despite rising prices.
Retail sales rose 0.4% from August to September, the Commerce Department said Thursday, marking the third consecutive year of growth, up from 0.1% the previous month. Online retailers, restaurants, and grocery stores all reported increased sales.
Gas station sales declined due to lower pump prices. Retail sales are not adjusted for inflation, and commodity prices fell slightly last month.
As the presidential election enters its final week, Thursday’s figures were the latest sign that household spending is fueling steady economic expansion even as inflation slows.
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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 food 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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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 suit 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
