thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Pope Francis’ Reportedly Edited Remarks On Same-Sex Civil Unions Leave Catholics In ‘Turmoil, Confus

Pope Francis’ Reportedly Edited Remarks On Same-Sex Civil Unions Leave Catholics In ‘Turmoil, Confusion, And Error’ Amidst Vatican Silence

• Catholic bishops pushed back against remarks in which Pope Francis appeared to condone same-sex civil unions , warning that the statements as reported spread “ turmoil , confusion , and error.
” • Media reported Wednesday that the pope had made bombshell statements condoning civil unions that were included in the documentary “ Francesco , ” which premiered Wednesday night in Rome .
• The Catholic News Agency reported that Pope Francis ’ s statements on homosexuality and civil unions were heavily edited , though the documentary ’ s gay director Evgeny Afineevsky insists Pope Francis made the remarks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against remarks in which Pope Francis appeared to condone same-sex civil unions , warning that the statements as reported spread “ turmoil , confusion , and error.
” Media outlets reported Wednesday that the pope had made bombshell statements condoning civil unions that were included in the documentary “ Francesco , ” which premiered Wednesday night in Rome .
The documentary was directed by the gay , Russian-born director Evgeny Afineevsky .
( RELATED : Jesuit Priest ’ s Comment On Homosexuality Unveils The ‘ Most Insidious Problems Facing All Christians Today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the documentary , media outlets reported that Pope Francis condoned same-sex civil unions , quoting the Holy Father as saying : “ Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family .
They ’ re children of God and have a right to a family .
Nobody should be thrown out , or be made miserable because of it , ” and , “ What we have to create is a civil union law .
That way they are legally covered .
I stood up for that.
” The statements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a 2019 interview with Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki , the Catholic News Agency reported .
The publication reported that the comments were heavily edited for the documentary .
Director Afineevsky insisted that Pope Francis made the comments directly to him through a translator , according to the Associated Press , but Afineevsky would not tell the AP when Francis made the divisive remarks .
The Vatican has not commented on the remarks , and has not responded to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
CNA bolded the parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly excerpted for the documentary : “ I was asked a question on a flight – after it made me mad , made me mad for how one news outlet transmitted it – about the familial integration of people with homosexual orientation , and I said , homosexual people have a right to be in the family , people with homosexual orientation have a right to be in the family and parents have the right to recognize that son as homosexual , that daughter as homosexual .
Nobody should be thrown out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of it.
” “ Another thing is , I said when you see some signs in the children and from there send them to – I should have said a ‘ professional , ’ what came out was ‘ psychiatrist.
’ I meant to say a professional because sometimes there are signs in adolescence or pre-adolescence that they don ’ t know if they are homosexually oriented or if it is that the thymus gland didn ’ t atrophy in time .
Who knows , a thousand things , no ?
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the daily paper : ‘ The Pope sends homosexuals to the psychiatrist.
’ It ’ s not true !
” “ They asked me the same question another time and I repeated it , ‘ They are children of God , they have a right to a family , and such.
’ Another thing is – and I explained I was wrong with that word , but I meant to say this : When you notice something strange – ‘ Ah , it ’ s strange.
’ – No , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the usual .
That is , not to take a little word to annul the context .
There , what I said is that they ‘ have a right to a family.
’ And that doesn ’ t mean to approve of homosexual acts , not at all.
” The reportedly edited comments in the documentary sparked a backlash in media and the Catholic Church , which teaches that homosexual acts are “ contrary to the natural law , ” and should “ under no circumstances ” be approved .
Pope Francis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amoris Laetitia that “ There are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely analogous to God ’ s plan for marriage and family.
” A number of Catholic leaders condemned the message of the remarks .
Providence , Rhode Island , Bishop Thomas Tobin called for Pope Francis to clarify his reported comments Wednesday .
( RELATED : Here ’ s Why Authors , Theologians Think Pope Francis Cooperates With The Chinese Government Despite Persecution Of Christians ) “ The Pope ’ s statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teaching of the Church about same-sex unions , ” Tobin said in a statement .
“ The Church can not support the acceptance of objectively immoral relationships.
” “ Individuals with same-sex attraction are beloved children of God and must have their personal human rights and civil rights recognized and protected by law , ” Tobin continued .
“ However , the legalization of their civil unions , which seek to simulate holy matrimony , is not admissible.
” From Rome , Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke issued a Thursday statement warning that Pope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bewilderment and cause confusion and error among Catholic faithful , inasmuch as they are contrary to the teaching of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition , and of the recent Magisterium by which the Church guards , protects and interprets the whole deposit of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition ” “ Equally sad and concerning is the turmoil , confusion , and error they cause among the Catholic faithful , as is the scandal they cause , in general , by giving the totally false impression that the Catholic Church has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , has changed its perennial teaching regarding such fundamental and critical questions , ” he said .
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano , the Holy See ’ s former ambassador to Washington and an outspoken critic of Pope Francis , said Wednesday that the statements , as reported by the media , are “ totally heterodox and constitute a very serious cause of scandal for the faithful.
” Vigano warned that Pope Francis , whom Vigano addresses using the pope ’ s former name of Jorge Mario Bergoglio , is purposefully causing division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears that Bergoglio is impudently trying to ‘ raise the stakes ’ in a crescendo of heretical affirmations , in such a way that it will force the healthy part of the Church — which includes bishops , clergy , and faithful — to accuse him of heresy , in order to declare that healthy part of the Church schismatic and ‘ the enemy of the Pope , ' ” Vigano wrote .
Progressive Catholic clergy defended the pope and insisted that his words were misinterpreted , though others like Jesuit priest James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major step forward in the church ’ s support for LGBTQ people.
” “ Pope Francis strongly and consistently teaches that marriage is between a man and woman for a lifetime and that this is God ’ s plan for having and raising children , ” Cardinal Sean O ’ Malley said in a Thursday statement .
“ The Pope ’ s endorsement of civil unions is not an endorsement of homosexual activity , ” O ’ Malley continued .
“ Just as the Church does not campaign against civil laws that allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not sacramental , even though such arrangements can be in violation of the laws of the Church , the Holy Father recognizes that in civil society there can be cogent reasons to enact such laws providing for civil unions which are not the same as the institution of marriage.
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Catholic bishops pushed back against remarks in which Pope Francis appeared to condone same-sex civil unions, warning that the statements as reported spread “turmoil, confusion, and error.”
Media reported Wednesday that the pope had made bombshell statements condoning civil unions that were included in the documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday night in Rome.
The Catholic News Agency reported that Pope Francis’s statements on homosexuality and civil unions were heavily edited, though the documentary’s gay director Evgeny Afineevsky insists Pope Francis made the remarks to him.
Catholic bishops pushed back against remarks in which Pope Francis appeared to condone same-sex civil unions, warning that the statements as reported spread “turmoil, confusion, and error.”
Media outlets reported Wednesday that the pope had made bombshell statements condoning civil unions that were included in the documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday night in Rome. The documentary was directed by the gay, Russian-born director Evgeny Afineevsky. (RELATED: Jesuit Priest’s Comment On Homosexuality Unveils The ‘Most Insidious Problems Facing All Christians Today,’ Theologian Says)
Following the release of the documentary, media outlets reported that Pope Francis condoned same-sex civil unions, quoting the Holy Father as saying: “Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it,” and, “What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered. I stood up for that.”
The statements on homosexuality and civil unions were taken from a 2019 interview with Mexican journalist Valentina Alazraki, the Catholic News Agency reported. The publication reported that the comments were heavily edited for the documentary.
Director Afineevsky insisted that Pope Francis made the comments directly to him through a translator, according to the Associated Press, but Afineevsky would not tell the AP when Francis made the divisive remarks. The Vatican has not commented on the remarks, and has not responded to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
CNA bolded the parts of Francis’s comments that were reportedly excerpted for the documentary:
“I was asked a question on a flight – after it made me mad, made me mad for how one news outlet transmitted it – about the familial integration of people with homosexual orientation, and I said, homosexual people have a right to be in the family, people with homosexual orientation have a right to be in the family and parents have the right to recognize that son as homosexual, that daughter as homosexual. Nobody should be thrown out of the family, or be made miserable because of it.” “Another thing is, I said when you see some signs in the children and from there send them to – I should have said a ‘professional,’ what came out was ‘psychiatrist.’ I meant to say a professional because sometimes there are signs in adolescence or pre-adolescence that they don’t know if they are homosexually oriented or if it is that the thymus gland didn’t atrophy in time. Who knows, a thousand things, no? So, a professional. The title of the daily paper: ‘The Pope sends homosexuals to the psychiatrist.’ It’s not true!” “They asked me the same question another time and I repeated it, ‘They are children of God, they have a right to a family, and such.’ Another thing is – and I explained I was wrong with that word, but I meant to say this: When you notice something strange – ‘Ah, it’s strange.’ – No, it’s not strange. Something that is outside of the usual. That is, not to take a little word to annul the context. There, what I said is that they ‘have a right to a family.’ And that doesn’t mean to approve of homosexual acts, not at all.”
The reportedly edited comments in the documentary sparked a backlash in media and the Catholic Church, which teaches that homosexual acts are “contrary to the natural law,” and should “under no circumstances” be approved.
Pope Francis himself previously wrote in his 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia that “There are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely analogous to God’s plan for marriage and family.”
A number of Catholic leaders condemned the message of the remarks. Providence, Rhode Island, Bishop Thomas Tobin called for Pope Francis to clarify his reported comments Wednesday. (RELATED: Here’s Why Authors, Theologians Think Pope Francis Cooperates With The Chinese Government Despite Persecution Of Christians)
“The Pope’s statement clearly contradicts what has been the long-standing teaching of the Church about same-sex unions,” Tobin said in a statement. “The Church cannot support the acceptance of objectively immoral relationships.”
“Individuals with same-sex attraction are beloved children of God and must have their personal human rights and civil rights recognized and protected by law,” Tobin continued. “However, the legalization of their civil unions, which seek to simulate holy matrimony, is not admissible.”
From Rome, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke issued a Thursday statement warning that Pope Francis’s declarations “generate great bewilderment and cause confusion and error among Catholic faithful, inasmuch as they are contrary to the teaching of Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, and of the recent Magisterium by which the Church guards, protects and interprets the whole deposit of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition”
“Equally sad and concerning is the turmoil, confusion, and error they cause among the Catholic faithful, as is the scandal they cause, in general, by giving the totally false impression that the Catholic Church has had a change of course, that is, has changed its perennial teaching regarding such fundamental and critical questions,” he said.
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the Holy See’s former ambassador to Washington and an outspoken critic of Pope Francis, said Wednesday that the statements, as reported by the media, are “totally heterodox and constitute a very serious cause of scandal for the faithful.”
Vigano warned that Pope Francis, whom Vigano addresses using the pope’s former name of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is purposefully causing division in the Catholic Church.
“It appears that Bergoglio is impudently trying to ‘raise the stakes’ in a crescendo of heretical affirmations, in such a way that it will force the healthy part of the Church — which includes bishops, clergy, and faithful — to accuse him of heresy, in order to declare that healthy part of the Church schismatic and ‘the enemy of the Pope,'” Vigano wrote.
From the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith June 3, 2003…..Considerations Regarding Proposals To Give Legal Recognition To Unions Between Homosexual Persons https://t.co/7u16iPpu8G — Bishop J. Strickland (@Bishopoftyler) October 21, 2020
Progressive Catholic clergy defended the pope and insisted that his words were misinterpreted, though others like Jesuit priest James Martin praised the step as a “major step forward in the church’s support for LGBTQ people.”
Breaking: This is a major step forward in the church’s support for LGBTQ people. Pope Francis: “What we have to create is a civil union law,” he said. “That way they are legally covered. I stood up for that.”https://t.co/wscr7u3HRZ — James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 21, 2020
“Pope Francis strongly and consistently teaches that marriage is between a man and woman for a lifetime and that this is God’s plan for having and raising children,” Cardinal Sean O’Malley said in a Thursday statement.
“The Pope’s endorsement of civil unions is not an endorsement of homosexual activity,” O’Malley continued. “Just as the Church does not campaign against civil laws that allow for common-law marriage or second marriages that are not sacramental, even though such arrangements can be in violation of the laws of the Church, the Holy Father recognizes that in civil society there can be cogent reasons to enact such laws providing for civil unions which are not the same as the institution of marriage.”
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thedailycaller--2020-10-22--FACT CHECK: Did Miley Cyrus Inspire Amy Coney Barrett To Become A Judge After A Concert?

A post shared on Facebook over 400 times claims singer Miley Cyrus inspired Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to become a judge at a 1993 concert .
The event detailed in the post never occurred .
The post alleges that after a 1993 concert , Cyrus told a 9-year-old girl , purportedly Barrett , that “ anything is possable ( sic ) as long as you belief in God ” and that years later Cyrus “ found out that the little girl had grown up and became a supreme court judge.
” It also includes a photo of singer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Miley that she wanted to be famous just like her when she grows up .
Miley smiled at the girl and said anything is possable ( sic ) as long as you beleif ( sic ) in God , ” the post states .
“ The little girl said she beleifed ( sic ) in God and was going to be famous by making murdering babbys ( sic ) illegal and that she would stop Obamacares ( sic ) to ( sic ) !
!
!
” The timeline of the events @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold up under scrutiny .
Cyrus was , according to Elle Magazine , born in November 1992 , meaning she would have been anywhere between 1.5 to 13 months old at the time and been incapable of performing a concert .
Barrett , born in 1972 , would have been in her 20s , based on biographical information from the Federal Judicial Center .
Furthermore , the Affordable Care Act , also known as Obamacare , was not signed into law until March 2010 .
In 1993 , Barack Obama worked largely on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicago law firm , according the Barack Obama Presidential Library .
( RELATED : Did ‘ Saved By The Bell ’ Actor Dustin Diamond Die In A Prison Riot ? )
Barrett has not become a Supreme Court Justice at the time of publication .
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance her nomination on Thursday , according to the Washington Post .
The final floor vote on her confirmation is expected to occur on Monday , per NBC News .

A post shared on Facebook over 400 times claims singer Miley Cyrus inspired Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to become a judge at a 1993 concert.
Verdict: False
The event detailed in the post never occurred.
Fact Check:
The post alleges that after a 1993 concert, Cyrus told a 9-year-old girl, purportedly Barrett, that “anything is possable (sic) as long as you belief in God” and that years later Cyrus “found out that the little girl had grown up and became a supreme court judge.” It also includes a photo of singer Justin Bieber.
“The little girl told Miley that she wanted to be famous just like her when she grows up. Miley smiled at the girl and said anything is possable (sic) as long as you beleif (sic) in God,” the post states. “The little girl said she beleifed (sic) in God and was going to be famous by making murdering babbys (sic) illegal and that she would stop Obamacares (sic) to (sic)!!!”
The timeline of the events put forward in the post does not hold up under scrutiny. Cyrus was, according to Elle Magazine, born in November 1992, meaning she would have been anywhere between 1.5 to 13 months old at the time and been incapable of performing a concert. Barrett, born in 1972, would have been in her 20s, based on biographical information from the Federal Judicial Center.
Furthermore, the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, was not signed into law until March 2010. In 1993, Barack Obama worked largely on voting rights cases as an associate at Chicago law firm, according the Barack Obama Presidential Library. (RELATED: Did ‘Saved By The Bell’ Actor Dustin Diamond Die In A Prison Riot?)
Barrett has not become a Supreme Court Justice at the time of publication. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance her nomination on Thursday, according to the Washington Post. The final floor vote on her confirmation is expected to occur on Monday, per NBC News.


thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Jason Whitlock Asks Trump If He Has A ‘Twist In Strategy’ For The Debate

Jason Whitlock asked President Donald Trump during an interview if he had a “ twist in strategy ” for the final presidential debate .
“ You come to my city tomorrow , Nashville , for a debate , ” the Outkick partner and sports columnist asked the president during his interview at the White House in a clip posted on YouTube Wednesday .
( RELATED : President Trump Celebrates The Return Of Sports : ‘ An Essential Part ’ Of America ) “ Any twist in strategy from the first debate ?
” Whitlock inquired .
( RELATED : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris Wallace Completely Loses Control Of Trump , Biden In First Debate ) “ No , ” Trump responded .
“ But I will listen to you .
If have any ideas , I ’ ll take them.
” ( Congressional Candidate , Former NFL Player Burgess Owens Doesn ’ t Believe There ’ s A ‘ Black National Anthem ’ ) “ Let Joe Biden talk , ” the host shared .
“ He ’ ll do your job for you.
” “ Okay , good , ” the president answered , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominee got up and “ told so many false stories , ideas , lies , ” he said he had to correct them .
“ But , I will do that , ” he added .
The comments came just hours ahead of the president and first lady ’ s trip to Nashville , Tennessee , where the final presidential debate of the 2020 cycle will take place at Belmont University .
It comes after the second debate was cancelled when it was moved to a virtual format , following Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The first debate took place on September 29 and was held in Cleveland , Ohio .
The two men faced off in a contentious showdown that often resulted in the two just talking over the other one .

Jason Whitlock asked President Donald Trump during an interview if he had a “twist in strategy” for the final presidential debate.
“You come to my city tomorrow, Nashville, for a debate,” the Outkick partner and sports columnist asked the president during his interview at the White House in a clip posted on YouTube Wednesday. (RELATED: President Trump Celebrates The Return Of Sports: ‘An Essential Part’ Of America)
“Any twist in strategy from the first debate?” Whitlock inquired. (RELATED: ‘Sh*t Show’ — Fox News’ Chris Wallace Completely Loses Control Of Trump, Biden In First Debate)
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“No,” Trump responded. “But I will listen to you. If have any ideas, I’ll take them.” (Congressional Candidate, Former NFL Player Burgess Owens Doesn’t Believe There’s A ‘Black National Anthem’)
“Let Joe Biden talk,” the host shared. “He’ll do your job for you.”
“Okay, good,” the president answered, before he explained that the Democratic presidential nominee got up and “told so many false stories, ideas, lies,” he said he had to correct them.
“But, I will do that,” he added.
The comments came just hours ahead of the president and first lady’s trip to Nashville, Tennessee, where the final presidential debate of the 2020 cycle will take place at Belmont University.
It comes after the second debate was cancelled when it was moved to a virtual format, following Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis and later recovery from COVID-19.
The first debate took place on September 29 and was held in Cleveland, Ohio. The two men faced off in a contentious showdown that often resulted in the two just talking over the other one.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Matthew McConaughey Stopped Talking With His Mother Because She Leaked Details About His Life

Matthew McConaughey stopped speaking to his mother for a long time because she leaked private details about his life .
During a recent conversation with Howard Stern , the legendary “ True Detective ” actor revealed that he cut off communication for about eight years because his mother Kay would talk to the media about private conversations .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ Most of the woman who was on the phone was a fan of my fame .
So , I would have conversations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whoop , what we talked about shows up in the paper three days later , ” McConaughey explained to Stern .
You can watch his full comments below .
I can ’ t imagine how difficult it must be for people who get very famous and very rich quickly to deal with their family and friends in the same manner as they always have .
The reality of the situation is that you as an individual might be prepared for fame , and your family members might not be prepared to handle that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s comments it sounds like that ’ s the situation he found himself in with his mother .
More than anything , it ’ s just incredibly sad that he couldn ’ t trust his own mother to keep things private .
I would be incredibly pissed off if I told a family member something and then read about the comments in the press .
McConaughey eventually forgave his mother , and they mended the relationship .
He ’ s a better man than I am because I ’ m not sure I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McConaughey for being incredibly open and honest about the situations he ’ s found himself in during his life .
It ’ s just the latest example that he ’ s the most authentic man in Hollywood .

Matthew McConaughey stopped speaking to his mother for a long time because she leaked private details about his life.
During a recent conversation with Howard Stern, the legendary “True Detective” actor revealed that he cut off communication for about eight years because his mother Kay would talk to the media about private conversations. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“Most of the woman who was on the phone was a fan of my fame. So, I would have conversations, and all of a sudden, whoop, what we talked about shows up in the paper three days later,” McConaughey explained to Stern. You can watch his full comments below.
I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for people who get very famous and very rich quickly to deal with their family and friends in the same manner as they always have.
The reality of the situation is that you as an individual might be prepared for fame, and your family members might not be prepared to handle that at all.
Judging from McConaughey’s comments it sounds like that’s the situation he found himself in with his mother.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matthew McConaughey (@officiallymcconaughey) on Oct 10, 2020 at 5:00am PDT
More than anything, it’s just incredibly sad that he couldn’t trust his own mother to keep things private. I would be incredibly pissed off if I told a family member something and then read about the comments in the press.
McConaughey eventually forgave his mother, and they mended the relationship. He’s a better man than I am because I’m not sure I could do the same.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matthew McConaughey (@officiallymcconaughey) on Mar 1, 2020 at 9:54am PST
Props to McConaughey for being incredibly open and honest about the situations he’s found himself in during his life. It’s just the latest example that he’s the most authentic man in Hollywood.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--CORONAVIRUS ISOLATION DAY 224 UPDATE: We Finally Made It To The Start Of Big 10 Football

Ladies and gentlemen , Friday marks the biggest victory in the war against coronavirus after 224 days of isolation .
After more than seven months of battling coronavirus , we finally made it to the start of Big 10 football , and I can ’ t think of a bigger victory in the past seven and a half months .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Coronavirus brought this country to a grinding halt , our schedules changed , work went remote , seeing elderly family members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way of life got hit by a massive shockwave because of the virus .
Yet , we kept fighting .
We kept pushing .
We kept battling because that ’ s what Americans do .
When things look ominous and bleak , Americans simply reload , regroup and find a new way to charge forward .
After 224 days of this garbage , we will finally be able to watch Big 10 football Friday night when Wisconsin takes the field against Illinois .
If we ’ ve had a better victory in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t think of it off the top of my head .
Let ’ s just all be honest with each other .
The past 224 days haven ’ t been great .
Back in February , we were all loving our lives .
By the middle of March , our lives as we knew them changed for the foreseeable future .
Yet , I told everyone to remain calm , hold the line and everything would be fine .
Well , it ’ s a Friday night in America , there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full slate Saturday .
I ’ m so happy that I damn near have tears in my eyes .
In any war , you never truly know what will happen .
We ’ ve been through a lot over the past seven and a half months , and tonight , we celebrate a monumental victory .
Get your grill ready , put your beer on ice and prepare for a great night and a great Saturday .
We ’ ve earned it .
Now , I ’ ll send you off with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lights.
” It should perfectly set the tone .

Ladies and gentlemen, Friday marks the biggest victory in the war against coronavirus after 224 days of isolation.
After more than seven months of battling coronavirus, we finally made it to the start of Big 10 football, and I can’t think of a bigger victory in the past seven and a half months. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Coronavirus brought this country to a grinding halt, our schedules changed, work went remote, seeing elderly family members had to be extremely limited and our way of life got hit by a massive shockwave because of the virus.
Yet, we kept fighting. We kept pushing. We kept battling because that’s what Americans do. When things look ominous and bleak, Americans simply reload, regroup and find a new way to charge forward.
After 224 days of this garbage, we will finally be able to watch Big 10 football Friday night when Wisconsin takes the field against Illinois.
If we’ve had a better victory in the past 224 days, I certainly can’t think of it off the top of my head.
Let’s just all be honest with each other. The past 224 days haven’t been great. Back in February, we were all loving our lives.
By the middle of March, our lives as we knew them changed for the foreseeable future. Yet, I told everyone to remain calm, hold the line and everything would be fine.
Well, it’s a Friday night in America, there’s B1G action tonight and we have a full slate Saturday. I’m so happy that I damn near have tears in my eyes.
In any war, you never truly know what will happen. We’ve been through a lot over the past seven and a half months, and tonight, we celebrate a monumental victory.
Get your grill ready, put your beer on ice and prepare for a great night and a great Saturday. We’ve earned it.
Now, I’ll send you off with this great speech from “Friday Night Lights.” It should perfectly set the tone.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--UCF Unveils Mission IV Space Uniforms For The Game Against Tulane

UCF will have some sweet threads against Tulane this Saturday .
The Knights unveiled their Mission IV space uniforms Thursday , and these things are pretty impressive .
According to a release from UCF , the uniforms feature the local area code for the Kennedy Space Center , honor the astronauts who have taken flight and the numbers feature constellations that have “ inspired ” the names of stuff around campus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can take a look at the uniforms in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most complex alternative uniforms that I ’ ve ever seen in my entire life .
They ’ re not just great unis , but there are so many nods to different things built in .
The damn numbers feature constellations !
What more could you ask for when it comes to an incredibly detailed uniform ?
This also isn ’ t the first time UCF has done something like this .
The Knights have had unis honoring the space program the past few years .
However , this version might easily end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll take the Knights by about 30 over Tulane this Saturday .
You won ’ t find me ever betting against a team that wears unis honoring the brave men and women who put Americans in space .

UCF will have some sweet threads against Tulane this Saturday.
The Knights unveiled their Mission IV space uniforms Thursday, and these things are pretty impressive. According to a release from UCF, the uniforms feature the local area code for the Kennedy Space Center, honor the astronauts who have taken flight and the numbers feature constellations that have “inspired” the names of stuff around campus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can take a look at the uniforms in the video below.
These might be the most complex alternative uniforms that I’ve ever seen in my entire life. They’re not just great unis, but there are so many nods to different things built in.
The damn numbers feature constellations! What more could you ask for when it comes to an incredibly detailed uniform?
View this post on Instagram Out of this world ???????????? #ucfinspace A post shared by UCF Football (@ucf.football) on Oct 22, 2020 at 1:27pm PDT
This also isn’t the first time UCF has done something like this. The Knights have had unis honoring the space program the past few years.
However, this version might easily end up being the best.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by UCF Football (@ucf.football) on Oct 22, 2020 at 6:16pm PDT
I’ll take the Knights by about 30 over Tulane this Saturday. You won’t find me ever betting against a team that wears unis honoring the brave men and women who put Americans in space.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Giant Whale Rocks A Boat In Awesome Viral Video

A massive whale rocked a boat in a viral video making the rounds on Twitter .
In a video tweeted by Barstool Sports , a group of people were on a relatively small boat when a huge whale jumped out of the water .
( SLIDESHOW : These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes ) The boat immediately started rocking , and the people in it were shocked .
Watch the incredible moment below .
( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything ) Remember when everyone used to laugh at me because I said I wouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Well , who is laughing now .
( SLIDESHOW : 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down ) That boat damn near looked like it was about to take on water after that whale appeared out of nowhere .
Why the hell would I ever want to mess with a creature like that ?
( SLIDESHOW : This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet ) Usually , these videos involve sharks , which are about a billion times worse than whales .
You don ’ t really ever hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing ) However , that doesn ’ t mean I ’ m eager to jump into the ocean for a swim with them .
If a whale is big enough to rock a boat , then it ’ s a hard pass from me when it comes to getting into the water .

A massive whale rocked a boat in a viral video making the rounds on Twitter.
In a video tweeted by Barstool Sports, a group of people were on a relatively small boat when a huge whale jumped out of the water. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
The boat immediately started rocking, and the people in it were shocked. Watch the incredible moment below. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
Who wants to go for a swim? @StoolOutdoors pic.twitter.com/AdYghwiiR1 — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 22, 2020
Remember when everyone used to laugh at me because I said I wouldn’t ever willingly go into the ocean? Well, who is laughing now. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
That boat damn near looked like it was about to take on water after that whale appeared out of nowhere. Why the hell would I ever want to mess with a creature like that? (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
Usually, these videos involve sharks, which are about a billion times worse than whales. You don’t really ever hear about whales attacking people. (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
However, that doesn’t mean I’m eager to jump into the ocean for a swim with them.
If a whale is big enough to rock a boat, then it’s a hard pass from me when it comes to getting into the water.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Watch Margot Robbie In The Trailer For ‘Dreamland’

The plot of the film , according to the trailer ’ s YouTube description , is , “ A teen bounty hunter is torn between helping or capturing a seductive fugitive bank robber hiding in his small town during the Great Depression.
” ( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) Judging from the trailer , “ Dreamland ” is going to be an emotional roller coaster .
Give it a watch below , and decide for yourself what you think .
I don ’ t know about you guys , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good .
I love films that take place several decades ago .
There ’ s nothing better than a great movie that takes place in a different era , and Great Depression films about crime have always been awesome .
I could name a bunch of films and shows about organized crime that are outstanding .
For example , I recently dived into “ Boardwalk Empire , ” and I love it .
Now , Robbie is bringing us a depression era film about a female bank robber and a young man who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m not a giant fan of love stories , this one looks like it ’ s going to hit differently .
Plus , we all know that Robbie is an absolute star !
As long as “ Dreamland ” isn ’ t cheesy , which doesn ’ t appear to be the case , then we ’ re going to be in for a great time .
You can catch it starting November 13 .

Margot Robbie’s new movie “Dreamland” looks outstanding.
The plot of the film, according to the trailer’s YouTube description, is, “A teen bounty hunter is torn between helping or capturing a seductive fugitive bank robber hiding in his small town during the Great Depression.” (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
Judging from the trailer, “Dreamland” is going to be an emotional roller coaster. Give it a watch below, and decide for yourself what you think.
I don’t know about you guys, but I think this movie looks damn good. I love films that take place several decades ago.
There’s nothing better than a great movie that takes place in a different era, and Great Depression films about crime have always been awesome. I could name a bunch of films and shows about organized crime that are outstanding. For example, I recently dived into “Boardwalk Empire,” and I love it.
Now, Robbie is bringing us a depression era film about a female bank robber and a young man who falls in love with her.
While I’m not a giant fan of love stories, this one looks like it’s going to hit differently. Plus, we all know that Robbie is an absolute star!
As long as “Dreamland” isn’t cheesy, which doesn’t appear to be the case, then we’re going to be in for a great time. You can catch it starting November 13.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Russell Wilson Says Seattle Is A ‘Great Place’ For Antonio Brown To ‘Grow’ As A Person

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson sounds like he wants the team to sign Antonio Brown .
Brown ’ s suspension for violating the league ’ s conduct policy ends after week eight , and he can sign with any team he wants .
So far , it seems like the Seahawks are the heavy favorite to sign the former Steelers star , and the future hall of fame quarterback thinks the team can provide Brown some help .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Wilson told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seattle potentially signing Brown , according to ProFootballTalk : I think that with our culture and how our culture is , with Coach Carroll , with the teammates that we have , the men that we have and the growth , I think , if he does play football , I think this is a great place .
If he does play again , I think this is a place that he ’ ll grow a lot as a man as well .
I understand Wilson ’ s point about Seattle having the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay on a solid path , but I still wouldn ’ t want that guy anywhere near my locker .
As I ’ ve said many times before , we all know that Brown is an outstanding talent when he ’ s playing at the top of his game .
I don ’ t think anyone has ever denied that .
However , the dude comes with so much baggage , and he behaves like a spoiled child at times when he doesn ’ t get his way .
Why would you ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and potentially disrupt the flow of the locker room ?
I hope Brown has turned his life around since we watched it descend into chaos after leaving the Steelers .
I really do hope he ’ s doing better , but I still wouldn ’ t want him anywhere near my team , especially if my team has a shot at a deep postseason run .

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson sounds like he wants the team to sign Antonio Brown.
Brown’s suspension for violating the league’s conduct policy ends after week eight, and he can sign with any team he wants. So far, it seems like the Seahawks are the heavy favorite to sign the former Steelers star, and the future hall of fame quarterback thinks the team can provide Brown some help. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
With Antonio Brown’s suspension eligible to end after week 8, the Seattle Seahawks are now positioned to make a push to sign him, though they’re not alone, league sources tell ESPN. Other teams also are interested. pic.twitter.com/ykn1NJ6LUm — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2020
Wilson told the media the following in part Thursday about Seattle potentially signing Brown, according to ProFootballTalk:
I think that with our culture and how our culture is, with Coach Carroll, with the teammates that we have, the men that we have and the growth, I think, if he does play football, I think this is a great place. If he does play again, I think this is a place that he’ll grow a lot as a man as well.
I understand Wilson’s point about Seattle having the necessary structure and culture to help Brown stay on a solid path, but I still wouldn’t want that guy anywhere near my locker.
As I’ve said many times before, we all know that Brown is an outstanding talent when he’s playing at the top of his game.
I don’t think anyone has ever denied that.
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However, the dude comes with so much baggage, and he behaves like a spoiled child at times when he doesn’t get his way.
Why would you ever want to touch a guy like that and potentially disrupt the flow of the locker room?
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I hope Brown has turned his life around since we watched it descend into chaos after leaving the Steelers. I really do hope he’s doing better, but I still wouldn’t want him anywhere near my team, especially if my team has a shot at a deep postseason run.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--LSU Quarterback Myles Brennan Won’t Play Against South Carolina

According to Nicole Hutchison , head coach Ed Orgeron has ruled out the team ’ s starting passer against the Gamecocks .
Freshman TJ Finley will start at quarterback for the 1-2 Tigers .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) ESPN previously reported that Brennan is dealing with a lower-body injury .
I ’ d be very nervous right now if I was a fan of the Tigers .
I ’ d be very nervous about playing the Gamecocks from Columbia .
LSU might have better talent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t a joke .
They just upset Auburn , and looked damn good doing it .
Now , LSU will face Will Muschamp ’ s team without Myles Brennan ’ s leadership and arm out on the field slinging passes .
That ’ s a serious cause for concern for Ed Orgeron and the Tigers .
Can Finley get the job done ?
I have no idea , but starting a freshman for the first time in a conference game against a solid opponent is a risky call .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table Saturday night at 7:00 EST against the Gamecocks .
You can catch the game on ESPN .
I have a feeling that LSU might be on upset alert !

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan won’t play against South Carolina this Saturday.
According to Nicole Hutchison, head coach Ed Orgeron has ruled out the team’s starting passer against the Gamecocks. Freshman TJ Finley will start at quarterback for the 1-2 Tigers. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
ESPN previously reported that Brennan is dealing with a lower-body injury.
#NEW Orgeron officially rules our Myles Brennan for Saturday’s game against South Carolina. True freshman TJ Finley is named starting QB. #LSU — Nicole Hutchison (@nhutchisontv) October 22, 2020
I’d be very nervous right now if I was a fan of the Tigers. I’d be very nervous about playing the Gamecocks from Columbia.
LSU might have better talent on the field, but South Carolina isn’t a joke. They just upset Auburn, and looked damn good doing it.
Now, LSU will face Will Muschamp’s team without Myles Brennan’s leadership and arm out on the field slinging passes.
That’s a serious cause for concern for Ed Orgeron and the Tigers. Can Finley get the job done? I have no idea, but starting a freshman for the first time in a conference game against a solid opponent is a risky call.
We’ll see what Finley brings to the table Saturday night at 7:00 EST against the Gamecocks. You can catch the game on ESPN. I have a feeling that LSU might be on upset alert!


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Mississippi State Will Wear ‘Flying M’ Helmets Against Vanderbilt

Mississippi State will have some awesome helmets when they play Vanderbilt .
The Bulldogs will be wearing throwback “ Flying M ” helmets for the November 7 game , which honor the program ’ s “ close ties to the United States ’ space program and America ’ s drive to land the first man on the moon , ” according to a release from MSU .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can take a look at these beastly MSU helmets in the announcement video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Anytime you can combine the United States ’ space program with college football , you have to do it .
In this country , we play football in the fall , fly in space and go to the moon .
That ’ s what America does , and we do it better than anyone else .
As I always say with special uniforms , if you ’ re going to wear them , then you damn sure better win .
You can ’ t rock helmets honoring MSU ’ s ties to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can ’ t do it .
Luckily , the Bulldogs are wearing them against Vanderbilt , which means they should be just fine .
Props to the person at MSU who pulled the trigger on this decision because it ’ s awesome .

Mississippi State will have some awesome helmets when they play Vanderbilt.
The Bulldogs will be wearing throwback “Flying M” helmets for the November 7 game, which honor the program’s “close ties to the United States’ space program and America’s drive to land the first man on the moon,” according to a release from MSU. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can take a look at these beastly MSU helmets in the announcement video below.
These helmets are incredibly badass. Anytime you can combine the United States’ space program with college football, you have to do it.
In this country, we play football in the fall, fly in space and go to the moon. That’s what America does, and we do it better than anyone else.
View this post on Instagram ???? 11/7/20 #HailState???? #TeamAdidas A post shared by Mississippi State Football (@hailstatefb) on Oct 22, 2020 at 2:13pm PDT
As I always say with special uniforms, if you’re going to wear them, then you damn sure better win. You can’t rock helmets honoring MSU’s ties to the space program, and then lose.
You can’t do it. Luckily, the Bulldogs are wearing them against Vanderbilt, which means they should be just fine.
Props to the person at MSU who pulled the trigger on this decision because it’s awesome.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--PREVIEW: Wisconsin Will Crush Illinois To Start The Football Season Friday Night

Ladies and gentlemen , the football season has arrived for the Wisconsin Badgers .
The Badgers will take the field Friday night under the lights at Camp Randall in Madison as we take our first step towards a championship .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I can ’ t remember the last time that I was this excited for a football season to begin .
I really can ’ t .
Everything we want is right in front of us .
Now , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Graham Mertz is now the starting quarterback , our wide receivers might be the best we ’ ve had in a long time , we have several great running options , the defense is stacked and Paul Chryst will have the guys ready to roll .
There are bright spots all over the field for Wisconsin in 2020 , and fans are juiced for what ’ s in front of us .
The first test of the season is against Illinois .
Yes , we all know what happened last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s last year .
It means nothing at this point .
This isn ’ t a revenge game at all .
We ’ re far too good to be thinking like that .
This is simply going to be a massacre .
I 100 % expect our defense to shut down Illinois , and I expect our offense to torch them .
We ’ re going to get things rolling Friday night , and we ’ re going to do it with a bang .
You can catch the game at 8:00 @ @ @ @

Ladies and gentlemen, the football season has arrived for the Wisconsin Badgers.
The Badgers will take the field Friday night under the lights at Camp Randall in Madison as we take our first step towards a championship. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I can’t remember the last time that I was this excited for a football season to begin. I really can’t. Everything we want is right in front of us.
Now, it’s time to go out there and take it.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Oct 12, 2020 at 8:35am PDT
Graham Mertz is now the starting quarterback, our wide receivers might be the best we’ve had in a long time, we have several great running options, the defense is stacked and Paul Chryst will have the guys ready to roll.
There are bright spots all over the field for Wisconsin in 2020, and fans are juiced for what’s in front of us.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Oct 15, 2020 at 3:54pm PDT
The first test of the season is against Illinois. Yes, we all know what happened last year against the Fighting Illini, but that’s last year.
It means nothing at this point. This isn’t a revenge game at all. We’re far too good to be thinking like that.
This is simply going to be a massacre. I 100% expect our defense to shut down Illinois, and I expect our offense to torch them.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Oct 17, 2020 at 12:20pm PDT
We’re going to get things rolling Friday night, and we’re going to do it with a bang. You can catch the game at 8:00 EST on BTN.
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OFFICIAL SCORE PREDICTION: Wisconsin wins 31-10.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Season 2 Of ‘The Mandalorian’ Begins In Exactly 1 Week

We ’ re officially one week away from season two of “ The Mandalorian ” beginning .
The second season of the hit “ Star Wars ” show from Disney will arrive Oct. 30 , and I couldn ’ t be more excited to see what we get in the new episodes .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) As you all know , I ’ m a huge fan of “ The Mandalorian.
” Disney ’ s goal was to make it the crown jewel of the Disney+ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with absolute ease .
Not only is “ The Mandalorian ” really damn good , but it ’ s one of the better “ Star Wars ” projects that we ’ ve ever seen .
Yes , you read that sentence correctly .
Out of all the “ Star Wars ” movies and shows ever released , “ The Mandalorian ” is up there with the best of it .
Now , we ’ re a week out from the start of season two with Pedro Pascal and an incredibly talented cast .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ then I find it hard to believe that you ’ re a real “ Star Wars ” fan .
The show is fun , fresh , full of action , the storylines are captivating and everything about “ The Mandalorian ” leaves you craving more .
Luckily , we only have one more week to wait , and then we ’ re back for season two !
I hope you ’ re all as pumped as I am !

We’re officially one week away from season two of “The Mandalorian” beginning.
The second season of the hit “Star Wars” show from Disney will arrive Oct. 30, and I couldn’t be more excited to see what we get in the new episodes. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
As you all know, I’m a huge fan of “The Mandalorian.” Disney’s goal was to make it the crown jewel of the Disney+ streaming service, and it did that with absolute ease.
Not only is “The Mandalorian” really damn good, but it’s one of the better “Star Wars” projects that we’ve ever seen.
Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Out of all the “Star Wars” movies and shows ever released, “The Mandalorian” is up there with the best of it.
Now, we’re a week out from the start of season two with Pedro Pascal and an incredibly talented cast. If you’re not pumped, then I find it hard to believe that you’re a real “Star Wars” fan.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mandalorian (@themandalorian) on Oct 1, 2020 at 9:00am PDT
The show is fun, fresh, full of action, the storylines are captivating and everything about “The Mandalorian” leaves you craving more.
Luckily, we only have one more week to wait, and then we’re back for season two! I hope you’re all as pumped as I am!


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Biden Claimed He Never Said He Opposes Fracking. Here’s What He’s Said Previously

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday during the final presidential debate that he has never said he opposes fracking , but his previous statements say otherwise .
“ I have never said I oppose fracking , ” Biden said Thursday .
President Donald Trump then shot back “ you said it on tape !
” before Biden demanded Trump “ show the tape !
” Following the debate Trump tweeted a compilation of times Biden said he ’ d get rid of fracking .
During the July , 2019 Democratic primary debate , Biden said there would be no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would work it out .
We would make sure it ’ s eliminated and no more subsidies for either one of those – any fossil fuel.
” Months later Biden was asked if he would “ be willing to sacrifice some of ” the economic growth that has occurred partly due to gas and oil production .
“ The answer is yes , ” Biden said .
“ The answer is yes , because the opportunity , the opportunity for those workers to transition to high paying jobs , as Tom [ Steyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re the only country that ’ s taken great crises and turned them into enormous opportunities.
” ( RELATED : Is Biden ’ s Climate Plan Another Version Of The Green New Deal ?
Here ’ s How The Two Stack Up ) Biden repeated a similar claim during the March Democratic debate , promising to stop new fracking projects .
Biden also suggested he could transition the country away from fossil fuel-powered transportation and toward “ high speed rail , taking millions of automobiles off the road .
Making sure we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drilling on federal lands.
” Biden ’ s running mate , Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris was also on board to ban fracking .
“ There is no question I ’ m in favor of banning fracking , ” Harris said during a CNN presidential town hall .
More recently Biden has backtracked on his stance , saying in August that he will not ban fracking .

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday during the final presidential debate that he has never said he opposes fracking, but his previous statements say otherwise.
“I have never said I oppose fracking,” Biden said Thursday.
President Donald Trump then shot back “you said it on tape!” before Biden demanded Trump “show the tape!”
BIDEN: “I. have. never. said. I. oppose. fracking.” TRUMP: “You said it on tape!” BIDEN: “Show the tape!” pic.twitter.com/BvjAzHGtqs — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 23, 2020
Following the debate Trump tweeted a compilation of times Biden said he’d get rid of fracking.
During the July, 2019 Democratic primary debate, Biden said there would be no place for fossil fuel.
“We would work it out. We would make sure it’s eliminated and no more subsidies for either one of those – any fossil fuel.”
Months later Biden was asked if he would “be willing to sacrifice some of” the economic growth that has occurred partly due to gas and oil production.
“The answer is yes,” Biden said. “The answer is yes, because the opportunity, the opportunity for those workers to transition to high paying jobs, as Tom [Steyer] said, is real. We’re the only country that’s taken great crises and turned them into enormous opportunities.” (RELATED: Is Biden’s Climate Plan Another Version Of The Green New Deal? Here’s How The Two Stack Up)
Biden repeated a similar claim during the March Democratic debate, promising to stop new fracking projects.
Biden also suggested he could transition the country away from fossil fuel-powered transportation and toward “high speed rail, taking millions of automobiles off the road. Making sure we move in a direction where no more drilling on federal lands.”
Biden’s running mate, Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris was also on board to ban fracking.
“There is no question I’m in favor of banning fracking,” Harris said during a CNN presidential town hall.
Kamala Harris: “There is no question I’m in favor of banning fracking.” cc: Pennsylvania
pic.twitter.com/TOx4UFzSiA — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 12, 2020
More recently Biden has backtracked on his stance, saying in August that he will not ban fracking.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Joe Biden Denies Ever Saying He Opposed Fracking But Promises To Eliminate Oil Industry

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden promised Thursday that if elected he would both “ transition from the oil industry ” and not ban fracking .
The former vice president said his administration would phase out the oil industry , but denied saying he ever opposed fracking during the second and final 2020 presidential debate .
“ I do rule out banning fracking , ” Biden said .
President Donald Trump responded saying that in the past Biden had supported a fracking ban “ on tape.
” “ The fact of the matter is , he is flat lying , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said I oppose fracking.
” Biden promised “ no new fracking ” during a CNN Democratic debate in March .
His climate plan calls for an “ emissions-free power sector ” by 2035 .
The topic of fracking led to the candidates ’ views on the oil industry more broadly during Thursday ’ s debate .
“ Would you close down the oil industry ?
” Trump asked Biden .
( RELATED : ‘ Who Build The Cages , Joe ?
’ : Trump Reminds Biden That Obama Administration Built Border Cages ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the oil industry , yes.
” “ Because the oil industry pollutes , ” Biden added after debate moderator Kristen Welker pushed him on the topic .
Trump called Biden ’ s comments on the oil industry a “ big statement ” later noting that it would not help the former vice president ’ s election prospects in Pennsylvania , Texas or Ohio .
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden promised Thursday that if elected he would both “transition from the oil industry” and not ban fracking.
The former vice president said his administration would phase out the oil industry, but denied saying he ever opposed fracking during the second and final 2020 presidential debate.
“I do rule out banning fracking,” Biden said.
President Donald Trump responded saying that in the past Biden had supported a fracking ban “on tape.”
“The fact of the matter is, he is flat lying,” Biden said. “I have never said I oppose fracking.”
Biden promised “no new fracking” during a CNN Democratic debate in March. His climate plan calls for an “emissions-free power sector” by 2035.
The topic of fracking led to the candidates’ views on the oil industry more broadly during Thursday’s debate.
“Would you close down the oil industry?” Trump asked Biden. (RELATED: ‘Who Build The Cages, Joe?’: Trump Reminds Biden That Obama Administration Built Border Cages)
Biden responded: “I would transition from the oil industry, yes.”
Joe Biden says he will “transition from the oil industry” pic.twitter.com/0TgtYhhLEZ — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 23, 2020
“Because the oil industry pollutes,” Biden added after debate moderator Kristen Welker pushed him on the topic.
Trump called Biden’s comments on the oil industry a “big statement” later noting that it would not help the former vice president’s election prospects in Pennsylvania, Texas or Ohio.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Commentators From Across The Spectrum Praise Kristen Welker As Debate Moderator

Commentators from both sides of the spectrum praised debate moderator Kristen Welker of NBC News for Thursday ’ s final presidential debate , especially following moderator Chris Wallace ’ s performance .
Welker kept a tight leash during Thursday ’ s debate and many appeared to appreciate it following the debate with Wallace – which he noted went “ off the tracks.
” Thursday ’ s debate also had each candidates ’ microphone muted for the first two-minute response .
( RELATED : CIVIL WAR AT FOX NEWS ?
Ingraham , Gutfeld , Others Attack Chris Wallace After Debate ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thus far , ” commentator Ben Shapiro tweeted .
NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Kasie Hunt wrote that Welker “ has worked harder than everybody else every day of her life ” and said the “ honest hard work ” has paid off .
“ I ’ m beaming watching Kristen Welker , ” PBS White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor tweeted .
“ Such an amazing moment for her and for all who know of her hard work and dedication to journalism .
Go girl !
” “ Update : Kristen Welker is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she later added .
Reporter Yashar Ali tweeted that Welker “ had an impossible task tonight and she did a fantastic job .
He added that she was “ the best debate moderator in the last two cycles.
” Earlier in the evening , Ali tweeted that she “ is crisp and fresh as a moderator , ” adding that “ she ’ s doing a great job.
” “ So far @ kwelkernbc doing a nice job , ” journalist Megyn Kelly wrote towards the beginning of Thursday ’ s debate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump tipped his hat at the moderator , telling Welker : “ So far I do respect very much the way you ’ re handling this .
”

Commentators from both sides of the spectrum praised debate moderator Kristen Welker of NBC News for Thursday’s final presidential debate, especially following moderator Chris Wallace’s performance.
Welker kept a tight leash during Thursday’s debate and many appeared to appreciate it following the debate with Wallace – which he noted went “off the tracks.” Thursday’s debate also had each candidates’ microphone muted for the first two-minute response. (RELATED: CIVIL WAR AT FOX NEWS? Ingraham, Gutfeld, Others Attack Chris Wallace After Debate)
“Welker overall doing an excellent job thus far,” commentator Ben Shapiro tweeted.
NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Kasie Hunt wrote that Welker “has worked harder than everybody else every day of her life” and said the “honest hard work” has paid off.
Kristen Welker has worked harder than everybody else every day of her life. She’s had to, obviously — but she’s gone way beyond that To see that honest hard work pay off in a business that too often rewards the wrong things gives me a little bit more faith in the world — Kasie Hunt (@kasie) October 23, 2020
“I’m beaming watching Kristen Welker,” PBS White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor tweeted. “Such an amazing moment for her and for all who know of her hard work and dedication to journalism. Go girl!”
“Update: Kristen Welker is killing it ya’ll,” she later added.
Can we all agree Kristen Welker did an incredible job as tonight’s debate moderator? So impressed. @kwelkernbc SO we’ll handled ????#presidentialdebate2020 #debates2020 pic.twitter.com/n550PCk3kM — Carly Henderson (@carlyhenderson_) October 23, 2020
Can we all agree Kristen Welker did an incredible job as tonight’s debate moderator? So impressed. @kwelkernbc SO we’ll handled ????#presidentialdebate2020 #debates2020 pic.twitter.com/n550PCk3kM — Carly Henderson (@carlyhenderson_) October 23, 2020
Reporter Yashar Ali tweeted that Welker “had an impossible task tonight and she did a fantastic job. He added that she was “the best debate moderator in the last two cycles.” Earlier in the evening, Ali tweeted that she “is crisp and fresh as a moderator,” adding that “she’s doing a great job.”
“So far @kwelkernbc doing a nice job,” journalist Megyn Kelly wrote towards the beginning of Thursday’s debate. Kelly later noted that even President Donald Trump tipped his hat at the moderator, telling Welker: “So far I do respect very much the way you’re handling this.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--There Were No Second Amendment Questions In Any Of The Presidential Debates

There were no questions about the Second Amendment in the 2020 presidential debates or the vice presidential debate , despite record gun sales in the U.S .
The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Sept. 29 did not mention gun rights , and the second debate Thursday was devoid of questions on the issue .
The vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Biden ’ s running mate Sen. Kamala Harris Oct. 7 also did not include any questions on the Second Amendment .
Federal background check data for gun purchases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months still remaining in the year , according to Forbes .
FBI Firearm sale data reached an all-time monthly high in June with a total of around 3,932,000 background checks conducted amid nationwide unrest and rioting .
Biden has advocated for a ban on “ assault weapons ” and high capacity magazines , in addition to red flag legislation and universal background checks , according to his campaign website .
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There were no questions about the Second Amendment in the 2020 presidential debates or the vice presidential debate, despite record gun sales in the U.S.
The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Sept. 29 did not mention gun rights, and the second debate Thursday was devoid of questions on the issue. The vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Biden’s running mate Sen. Kamala Harris Oct. 7 also did not include any questions on the Second Amendment.
Federal background check data for gun purchases has hit an annual record with three months still remaining in the year, according to Forbes. FBI Firearm sale data reached an all-time monthly high in June with a total of around 3,932,000 background checks conducted amid nationwide unrest and rioting.
Biden has advocated for a ban on “assault weapons” and high capacity magazines, in addition to red flag legislation and universal background checks, according to his campaign website. (RELATED: ‘A Strong Second Amendment Leaning’: Pro-Gun Group Details Why They Think Amy Coney Barrett Would Defend Firearm Rights)
“The first thing Washington Democrats will do if Biden is elected is pack the Supreme Court with radical left judges who will eliminate your 2nd Amendment,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
The first thing Washington Democrats will do if Biden is elected is pack the Supreme Court with radical left judges who will eliminate your 2nd Amendment.pic.twitter.com/hcEZcys5cn — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 22, 2020 Trump has also vowed to “save” the Second Amendment in a Wednesday tweet directed at Virginians. Vote Trump to save your Second Amendment, Virginia! https://t.co/IQkCo67DXH — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Criticizes Biden For Saying He’ll Transition Away From Oil

Republican Texas Gov .
Greg Abbott criticized 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden for saying he will transition away from oil during the second presidential debate against President Donald Trump .
“ Biden wants to ‘ transition ’ away from the oil industry .
He just killed paycheck earned by hardworking families in Texas .
Joe just wants to transition away from Texas .
Remember that on election day.. , ” Abbott tweeted shortly after the debate .
During the debate , Biden was talking about climate change and then stated he will “ transition away from the oil industry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Oh , that ’ s a big statement.
” Biden was then asked by the moderator why he would transition away from oil , to which Biden said , “ because the oil industry pollutes significantly .
It has to be replaced by renewable energy over time and to the oil industry , I ’ d stop giving them federal subsidies .
He won ’ t give federal subsidies to solar and wind , why are we giving it to the oil industry ?
” Trump responded by saying : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wind and that ’ s maybe the biggest statement , in terms of business… basically what he ’ s saying is he will destroy the oil industry .
Will you remember that Texas ?
Will you remember that Pennsylvania , Oklahoma.
” ( RELATED : ‘ You Shouldn ’ t Be Bringing Up Wall Street ’ : Trump Says Biden Is The One Taking Big Bucks From Wall Street ) Thursday nights debate was the final presidential debate between the two candidates .

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticized 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden for saying he will transition away from oil during the second presidential debate against President Donald Trump.
“Biden wants to ‘transition’ away from the oil industry. He just killed paycheck earned by hardworking families in Texas. Joe just wants to transition away from Texas. Remember that on election day..,” Abbott tweeted shortly after the debate.
During the debate, Biden was talking about climate change and then stated he will “transition away from the oil industry,” to which Trump responded by saying, “Oh, that’s a big statement.”
Biden was then asked by the moderator why he would transition away from oil, to which Biden said, “because the oil industry pollutes significantly. It has to be replaced by renewable energy over time and to the oil industry, I’d stop giving them federal subsidies. He won’t give federal subsidies to solar and wind, why are we giving it to the oil industry?”
WATCH:
Joe Biden says he will “transition from the oil industry” pic.twitter.com/0TgtYhhLEZ — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 23, 2020
Trump responded by saying: “We actually do give it to solar and wind and that’s maybe the biggest statement, in terms of business… basically what he’s saying is he will destroy the oil industry. Will you remember that Texas? Will you remember that Pennsylvania, Oklahoma.” (RELATED: ‘You Shouldn’t Be Bringing Up Wall Street’: Trump Says Biden Is The One Taking Big Bucks From Wall Street)
Thursday nights debate was the final presidential debate between the two candidates.


thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Joe Biden Promises A Pathway To Citizenship For 11 Million Illegal Immigrants

Democratic nominee Joe Biden said that he would grant a pathway to citizenship for the millions of illegal immigrants living in the United States during the presidential debate Thursday evening .
“ Within 100 days , I ’ m going to send the United States Congress a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented people , ” Biden said in response to debate moderator Kristen Welker .
“ All of those so-called dreamers , those DACA kids , ” — referring to the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals policy — “ they ’ re going to be immediately certified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put on a path to citizenship , ” Biden said .
( RELATED : Supreme Court Rules Against Trump ’ s Bid To End DACA ) Biden and President Donald Trump went back and forth their respective immigration policies Thursday , sparring over family separation policies , deportations and more .
“ The idea that they are being sent home by [ Trump means ] that they ’ re being sent to a country they ’ ve never seen before , ” Biden said .
Trump responded , criticizing Biden ’ s tenure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president and failure to pass immigration reform .
“ He had eight years to do what he said he was going to do , ” Trump responded .
“ We got rid of catch of release , we got rid of a lot of horrible things that they put in and that they lived with .
But for eight years he was vice president ; he did nothing.
” “ Wrong , ” Biden said in response .
Biden criticized Trump ’ s administration for forcing undocumented migrants to seek asylum while residing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final scheduled debate between Trump and Biden before the election on Nov. 3 .
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Democratic nominee Joe Biden said that he would grant a pathway to citizenship for the millions of illegal immigrants living in the United States during the presidential debate Thursday evening.
“Within 100 days, I’m going to send the United States Congress a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented people,” Biden said in response to debate moderator Kristen Welker.
“All of those so-called dreamers, those DACA kids,” — referring to the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals policy — “they’re going to be immediately certified again to stay in this country and put on a path to citizenship,” Biden said. (RELATED: Supreme Court Rules Against Trump’s Bid To End DACA)
WATCH:
Joe Biden: “Within 100 days, I’m going to send to the United States Congress a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented people.” #Debates2020 pic.twitter.com/uzNGt12iCI — The Hill (@thehill) October 23, 2020
Biden and President Donald Trump went back and forth their respective immigration policies Thursday, sparring over family separation policies, deportations and more.
“The idea that they are being sent home by [Trump means] that they’re being sent to a country they’ve never seen before,” Biden said.
Trump responded, criticizing Biden’s tenure as President Barack Obama’s vice president and failure to pass immigration reform.
“He had eight years to do what he said he was going to do,” Trump responded. “We got rid of catch of release, we got rid of a lot of horrible things that they put in and that they lived with. But for eight years he was vice president; he did nothing.”
“Wrong,” Biden said in response. Biden criticized Trump’s administration for forcing undocumented migrants to seek asylum while residing outside of the U.S.
Thursday was the final scheduled debate between Trump and Biden before the election on Nov. 3.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Joe Biden Checks Watch As Debate Ends

Joe Biden Checks Watch As Debate Ends

As moderator Kristen Welker began to ask the candidates a question about climate change , Biden shifted his shirt sleeve @ @ @ @ @ for a moment .
Twitter users compared the move to a similar moment in 1992 @ @ @ @ @ Sr. checked his own watch during a debate with former President Bill Clinton and Texas @ @ @ @ @ Bush checked his watch , the move was criticized as demonstrating impatience with the debate @ @ @ @ @ Biden just check his watch , ” asked Republican Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar .
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Presidential candidate Joe Biden visibly checked his watch during Thursday night’s presidential debate.
As moderator Kristen Welker began to ask the candidates a question about climate change, Biden shifted his shirt sleeve up and checked his watch for a moment.
WATCH:
Joe Biden looks at his watch during the debate pic.twitter.com/qxThObra4G — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 23, 2020
Twitter users compared the move to a similar moment in 1992 when former President George Bush Sr. checked his own watch during a debate with former President Bill Clinton and Texas billionaire Ross Perot. When Bush checked his watch, the move was criticized as demonstrating impatience with the debate.
“Was I glad when the damn thing was over?” Bush later said to PBS Newshour‘s Jim Lehrer. “Yeah.”
WATCH:
“Why did Joe Biden just check his watch,” asked Republican Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar.
Biden repeats the 1992 mistake of George H.W. Bush in debate – looking at his watch while the camera is on. Trump has made mistakes, but Biden.should have known not to bring a watch on stage. — John Fund (@johnfund) October 23, 2020
Joe Biden just stared at his watch during the debate. He’s done. #Debates — Danielle D’Souza Gill (@danielledsouzag) October 23, 2020
. @JoeBiden just looked at his watch – for a long stare. He’s tired. — Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) October 23, 2020
Biden checks watch towards the end of the debate… It’s getting late: pic.twitter.com/zECgfnnjsO — Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) October 23, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-10-23--Trump Chases Biden On Email Allegations As Moderator Kristen Welker Holds Tight Leash In Final Presi

Trump Chases Biden On Email Allegations As Moderator Kristen Welker Holds Tight Leash In Final Presidential Debate

President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden met in the second and final debate ahead of the Nov. 3 election Thursday night , with the president seeking to pin down Biden on recent corruption allegations .
NBC News held the debate in Nashville , Tennessee , with reporter Kristen Welker moderating .
The debate was the first in which each candidate was muted for the duration of his opponent ’ s allotted two minute response time for each question .
The Commission on Presidential Debates ( CPD ) resorted to the measure after the first debate featuring Trump and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump and Biden were more civil throughout the debate , with the president adopting a markedly more reserved tone and offering more deference to Welker than he did the previous moderator , Fox News ’ Chris Wallace .
Welker led the candidates through the issues with confidence , allowing both to broach new topics but keeping the back-and-forth in check .
The debate came following a report by the New York Post alleging Biden both knew of and participated in his son Hunter Biden ’ s business dealings overseas .
While Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the news broke last week , Biden , social media platforms , and many outlets have sought to bury the story .
While the emails at the center of the allegations lacked strong verification since their initial publication last week , one of Hunter Biden ’ s business associates , Tony Bobulinksi , said that the allegations that Joe Biden benefitted monetarily from his son ’ s business dealings in China were true .
Biden ’ s campaign released a statement denying Bobulinski ’ s allegations minutes before the debate .
Welker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emails for a handful of minutes , however , giving Trump and Biden both 30 seconds to speak on the issue and asking a follow-up to Biden .
( RELATED : Schumer Says Democrats Will Try To Block Barrett Confirmation By Not Giving Republicans Quorum ) Biden was the first to broach the issue of the allegations against he and his son , saying former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was being used as a “ Russian pawn , ” and was being fed false information .
It was Giuliani who first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Delaware compute repair shop owner who claims Hunter Biden dropped off a laptop featuring emails that , if authentic , show Biden and his son took money from overseas entities while he was vice president .
Biden denied that he had ever profited from his son ’ s business dealings , again contradicting statements from Bobulinski and the reported emails .
Biden argued Trump shouldn ’ t accuse him of corruption when he himself is unwilling to release his tax returns .
“ I don ’ t make money from China , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money from Ukraine , you do… You ’ re the ‘ big man ’ in the emails , ” Trump said in response , referencing the alleged Hunter Biden emails that reserved large amounts of cash for the “ big man.
” Welker then asked Biden directly whether he had any unethical dealings with his son , which he denied .
Trump and Biden came back to the issue later on , with Biden outright arguing the laptop and emails were a Russian plant .
Welker began the debate with coronavirus , questioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. through the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic .
Trump touted his Operation Warp Speed efforts to fast track a coronavirus vaccine , saying a vaccine is ready and repeating his promise that every American would have access to the vaccine by the end of the first quarter of 2021 .
Welker questioned Trump ’ s vaccine timeline , referencing some experts who have said the U.S. won ’ t return to normalcy until well into 2021 or even 2022 .
Biden pointed to the still-mounting death toll , saying Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
He then criticized Trump for waiting to shut down travel from China after 40 countries had already done so .
Trump made the move in late January , and Biden at the time criticized the move as “ xenophobic.
” Welker then questioned Biden on his willingness to pursue lockdowns even 7 months into the pandemic , as many fear further lockdowns could bring permanent economic disaster .
Biden argued he is “ shutting down the virus , not shutting down the country , ” reiterating his past argument that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the virus is completely dealt with .
Biden later on in the debate endorsed the idea of raising the national minimum wage to $ 15 , arguing it would assist small businesses trying to recover from the effect of COVID-19 .
Trump derided the statement , arguing that jacking up the minimum wage in a time of economic unrest would kill more businesses .
Welker turned the conversation toward social security and healthcare , questioning Trump on his opposition to Obamacare and his administration ’ s ongoing attempt to dismantle it in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for coverage for pre-existing conditions , saying any plan he and Republicans would use to replace Obamacare would include such coverage .
Trump went on to accuse Biden of supporting socialized medicine .
Welker jumped off Trump ’ s accusation and asked Biden to elaborate on his plan to “ build off of ” Obamacare .
Biden said he would facilitate competition between health insurance companies and emphasized that he did not want to end private health insurance .
He argued that one of the central reasons he stood out from his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential primary was his opposition to banning private insurance .
Welker then asked Biden directly whether his plan would take the country one step closer to having the government be the sole provider of healthcare , which Biden denied .
Welker then turned the conversation toward immigration , questioning Trump on his child separation policies and asking how he planned to reunite families .
Trump said children are brought across the border by “ cartels and coyotes , ” and argued the Obama administration had started the child separation policy and his administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then pressed Trump on whether his administration had a plan for reuniting the several hundred children currently at the border who are separated from their families , to which he said his administration is working on it .
Biden argued the Trump administration knowingly used the child separation policy as a deterrent for those seeing asylum in the United States .
Welker questioned both Trump and Biden on their past position ’ s on race issues .
Biden argued that Trump had flirted with white supremacist groups and Trump pointed to Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now disavowed .
Trump argued Biden has had decades to fix his mistakes both in the Senate and as vice president for 8 years .
“ Why didn ’ t you get it done ?
” he asked Biden .
“ You put tens of thousands of mostly black young men in prison.
” Biden argued the Republican Congress blocked the Obama administration from acting on criminal justice reform .
Trump then pointed out that he was able to pass the First Step Act alongside Republicans , saying he “ had to convince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the topic of climate change , questioning Trump ’ s decision to withdraw from the Paris Accords and asking Biden to give a final answer for his position on fracking .
Biden said he opposed a ban on fracking but later said he would seek to transition the U.S. away from oil .

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden met in the second and final debate ahead of the Nov. 3 election Thursday night, with the president seeking to pin down Biden on recent corruption allegations.
NBC News held the debate in Nashville, Tennessee, with reporter Kristen Welker moderating. The debate was the first in which each candidate was muted for the duration of his opponent’s allotted two minute response time for each question. The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) resorted to the measure after the first debate featuring Trump and Biden routinely talking over one another.
Trump and Biden were more civil throughout the debate, with the president adopting a markedly more reserved tone and offering more deference to Welker than he did the previous moderator, Fox News’ Chris Wallace. Welker led the candidates through the issues with confidence, allowing both to broach new topics but keeping the back-and-forth in check.
The debate came following a report by the New York Post alleging Biden both knew of and participated in his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings overseas. While Trump has worked to put the issue center stage since the news broke last week, Biden, social media platforms, and many outlets have sought to bury the story.
While the emails at the center of the allegations lacked strong verification since their initial publication last week, one of Hunter Biden’s business associates, Tony Bobulinksi, said that the allegations that Joe Biden benefitted monetarily from his son’s business dealings in China were true.
Biden’s campaign released a statement denying Bobulinski’s allegations minutes before the debate.
Welker only allowed the candidates to discuss the emails for a handful of minutes, however, giving Trump and Biden both 30 seconds to speak on the issue and asking a follow-up to Biden. (RELATED: Schumer Says Democrats Will Try To Block Barrett Confirmation By Not Giving Republicans Quorum)
Biden Emails:
Biden was the first to broach the issue of the allegations against he and his son, saying former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was being used as a “Russian pawn,” and was being fed false information.
BIDEN: “His buddy Rudy Giuliani, he is being used as a Russian pawn. He’s being fed information that is Russian — that is not true.” pic.twitter.com/NsvWTq6EdB — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 23, 2020
It was Giuliani who first connected the New York Post with the Delaware compute repair shop owner who claims Hunter Biden dropped off a laptop featuring emails that, if authentic, show Biden and his son took money from overseas entities while he was vice president.
Biden denied that he had ever profited from his son’s business dealings, again contradicting statements from Bobulinski and the reported emails. Biden argued Trump shouldn’t accuse him of corruption when he himself is unwilling to release his tax returns.
“I don’t make money from China, you do. I don’t make money from Ukraine, you do… You’re the ‘big man’ in the emails,” Trump said in response, referencing the alleged Hunter Biden emails that reserved large amounts of cash for the “big man.”
Trump to Biden: “Your son gave you — they even have a statement that we have to give 10% to the ‘big man.’ You are the big man, I think. I don’t know, maybe or not. But you’re the big man, I think.” pic.twitter.com/RzKQfHdl3Z — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 23, 2020
Welker then asked Biden directly whether he had any unethical dealings with his son, which he denied.
Biden says that nothing was done wrong in terms of his son’s business dealings in Ukraine and China: “My son has not made money in terms of this thing about– China. I have not had — the only guy who made money from China is this guy.” pic.twitter.com/2ZqcWcqiHm — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 23, 2020
Trump and Biden came back to the issue later on, with Biden outright arguing the laptop and emails were a Russian plant.
Coronavirus:
Welker began the debate with coronavirus, questioning both candidates about how they would lead the U.S. through the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump touted his Operation Warp Speed efforts to fast track a coronavirus vaccine, saying a vaccine is ready and repeating his promise that every American would have access to the vaccine by the end of the first quarter of 2021.
Welker questioned Trump’s vaccine timeline, referencing some experts who have said the U.S. won’t return to normalcy until well into 2021 or even 2022.
Biden pointed to the still-mounting death toll, saying Trump has “no comprehensive plan” on coronavirus. He then criticized Trump for waiting to shut down travel from China after 40 countries had already done so. Trump made the move in late January, and Biden at the time criticized the move as “xenophobic.”
Biden now hitting Trump for not shutting down travel from China fast enough after calling it Xenophobic back in January Wild! — Saagar Enjeti (@esaagar) October 23, 2020
Welker then questioned Biden on his willingness to pursue lockdowns even 7 months into the pandemic, as many fear further lockdowns could bring permanent economic disaster. Biden argued he is “shutting down the virus, not shutting down the country,” reiterating his past argument that the nation can’t begin true recovery until the virus is completely dealt with.
Biden later on in the debate endorsed the idea of raising the national minimum wage to $15, arguing it would assist small businesses trying to recover from the effect of COVID-19. Trump derided the statement, arguing that jacking up the minimum wage in a time of economic unrest would kill more businesses.
Healthcare:
Welker turned the conversation toward social security and healthcare, questioning Trump on his opposition to Obamacare and his administration’s ongoing attempt to dismantle it in the Supreme Court.
Trump reiterated his support for coverage for pre-existing conditions, saying any plan he and Republicans would use to replace Obamacare would include such coverage. Trump went on to accuse Biden of supporting socialized medicine.
Welker jumped off Trump’s accusation and asked Biden to elaborate on his plan to “build off of” Obamacare.
Biden said he would facilitate competition between health insurance companies and emphasized that he did not want to end private health insurance. He argued that one of the central reasons he stood out from his Democratic competitors in the party’s presidential primary was his opposition to banning private insurance.
Welker then asked Biden directly whether his plan would take the country one step closer to having the government be the sole provider of healthcare, which Biden denied.
Joe Biden claims that not one person lost their insurance under Obamacare pic.twitter.com/l7ddT2NwO7 — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) October 23, 2020
Immigration:
Welker then turned the conversation toward immigration, questioning Trump on his child separation policies and asking how he planned to reunite families.
Trump said children are brought across the border by “cartels and coyotes,” and argued the Obama administration had started the child separation policy and his administration was responsible for ending it.
Welker then pressed Trump on whether his administration had a plan for reuniting the several hundred children currently at the border who are separated from their families, to which he said his administration is working on it.
Biden argued the Trump administration knowingly used the child separation policy as a deterrent for those seeing asylum in the United States.
Racial Unrest:
Welker questioned both Trump and Biden on their past positions on race issues. Biden argued that Trump had flirted with white supremacist groups and Trump pointed to Biden’s 1994 crime bill that he has now disavowed.
Trump argued Biden has had decades to fix his mistakes both in the Senate and as vice president for 8 years.
“Why didn’t you get it done?” he asked Biden. “You put tens of thousands of mostly black young men in prison.”
Biden argued the Republican Congress blocked the Obama administration from acting on criminal justice reform. Trump then pointed out that he was able to pass the First Step Act alongside Republicans, saying he “had to convince Democrats.”
Welker finished the debate on the topic of climate change, questioning Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Accords and asking Biden to give a final answer for his position on fracking. Biden said he opposed a ban on fracking but later said he would seek to transition the U.S. away from oil.