Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump threatened on Monday to impose high tariffs on imports if he is elected, regardless of whether Congress could pass them or not. “Number one, I don’t need them. I don’t need Congress, but they’ll approve it,” Trump said at an agriculture-themed campaign stop in Smithton, Pennsylvania. “I’ll have the right … Read more
Republicans are once again embracing anti-trans rhetoric in a series of advertisements across the country, hoping to capitalize on voter fears about transgender people as the clock ticks down to the November election. Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump’s campaign Instagram account unveiled a new ad with the slogan “Kamala is for They/Them,” targeting … Read more
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at a farm, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Smithton, Pennsylvania. Alex Brandon | AP Former President Donald Trump on Monday threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves production to factories in Mexico. “They’ve announced a few days ago … Read more
The man accused of hiding out with a gun near Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course in an apparent bid to kill the former US president, wrote a chilling letter offering a bounty on Trump’s life months before the alleged assassination attempt. US prosecutors say Ryan Routh, 58, penned the letter, which read: “This … Read more
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) joined former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh on Monday to promote a “no dictators declaration” in response to the prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency. The symbolic pledge is an election season ploy to highlight Trump’s authoritarian tendencies without explicitly mentioning the former president. “This declaration is about protecting … Read more
Donald Trump’s running mate and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance stirred controversy by connecting rising egg prices to the policies of Vice President Kamala Harris. The incident occurred during a visit to a supermarket in Reading, Pennsylvania, where Vance, accompanied by his children, sought to highlight inflationary pressures affecting consumers. — TrumpWarRoom (@TrumpWarRoom) However, his assertions … Read more
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) blasted North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, calling him “white supremacy in blackface,” citing racist comments the Republican allegedly made on a porn website years ago. Robinson, who serves as the state’s lieutenant governor, has attracted fresh controversy over a CNN report which unearthed comments allegedly made by Robinson on the … Read more
Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media on Monday sank to their lowest price in over a year, days after majority owner Donald Trump and other company insiders got the green light to start selling their stakes in the Truth Social maker. The stock, which trades as DJT on the Nasdaq, … Read more
Ryan W. Routh, suspected of attempting to assassinate Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course, stands handcuffed after his arrest during a traffic stop near Palm City, Florida, U.S., September 15, 2024. Martin County Sheriff’s Office | Via Reuters Federal prosecutors on Monday said in a … Read more
The false equivalency of the 2024 election is “absolutely insane,” fumed MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough on Monday. The “Morning Joe” host slammed people in the media who are treating the campaigns of GOP nominee Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the same way. Scarborough broadcast contrasting montages to torch the idea … Read more
