inquisitr--2020-07-23--Meghan McCain Accuses Mary Trump Of Cashing In, Calls Book ‘A Great Way For You To Get A Paycheck’

The View host Meghan McCain did not mince her words on Thursday when speaking to President Trump ’ s niece , Mary Trump , about her tell-all book on the real estate mogul , Too Much and Never Enough .
“ I don ’ t like books like this , ” McCain said bluntly .
“ I don ’ t like family tell-all books , especially when it comes to families with fame and power.
” According to McCain , such tell-all works are often one-sided and typically villainize the subjects to the point that they strain credulity .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the book is a “ great way for you to get a paycheck , ” Trump acknowledged the host ’ s opinion but pushed back on her suggestion that the publication is not credible and pointed to her “ very deep experience ” within the Trump clan .
“ I ’ m not some stranger writing it , I ’ m his niece , ” the author said .
Although McCain continued to question the closeness Trump has to the commander in chief and his family , the president ’ s niece doubled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trumps .
McCain also accused the psychologist of having dinner with her uncle at the expense of taxpayers , which Trump claimed was “ absurd thing to say.
” Trump argued that if financial gain was her motivation for the book , she would have written it years ago .
According to the author , her decision to write the project was driven by her desire for Americans to hear the truth about her uncle before voting in November ’ s election .
As reported by ABC News , Trump ’ s publication @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ dysfunctional ” home environment .
She accused her relatives of believing that money was a replacement for love and claimed that people were often used as “ pawns ” by those closest to them .
McCain is no stranger to controversy on The View .
During a previous episode of the show , she got into a heated battle with co-host Sunny Hostin over the October 15 Democratic debate .
McCain accused Hostin of falling on the far-left of the political spectrum and suggested that she was more left-leaning than her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time .
Regardless , Hostin said on Jimmy Kimmel Live that the pair ’ s disagreements are not personal and said she appreciates the interactions she has with her co-hosts — no matter how heated they sometimes become .

The View host Meghan McCain did not mince her words on Thursday when speaking to President Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, about her tell-all book on the real estate mogul, Too Much and Never Enough.
“I don’t like books like this,” McCain said bluntly. “I don’t like family tell-all books, especially when it comes to families with fame and power.”
According to McCain, such tell-all works are often one-sided and typically villainize the subjects to the point that they strain credulity.
“There have been books about my family which are complete and total garbage, told from a skewed perspective and at the end of the day, you get a really good paycheck out of it. But I don’t think it’s that legitimate.”
In response to McCain’s claim that the book is a “great way for you to get a paycheck,” Trump acknowledged the host’s opinion but pushed back on her suggestion that the publication is not credible and pointed to her “very deep experience” within the Trump clan.
“I’m not some stranger writing it, I’m his niece,” the author said.
Although McCain continued to question the closeness Trump has to the commander in chief and his family, the president’s niece doubled down on her alleged proximity to the Trumps. McCain also accused the psychologist of having dinner with her uncle at the expense of taxpayers, which Trump claimed was “absurd thing to say.”
Trump argued that if financial gain was her motivation for the book, she would have written it years ago. According to the author, her decision to write the project was driven by her desire for Americans to hear the truth about her uncle before voting in November’s election.
As reported by ABC News, Trump’s publication claims that her uncle was raised in a “dysfunctional” home environment. She accused her relatives of believing that money was a replacement for love and claimed that people were often used as “pawns” by those closest to them.
McCain is no stranger to controversy on The View. During a previous episode of the show, she got into a heated battle with co-host Sunny Hostin over the October 15 Democratic debate. McCain accused Hostin of falling on the far-left of the political spectrum and suggested that she was more left-leaning than her and anyone else in the room at the time. Regardless, Hostin said on Jimmy Kimmel Live that the pair’s disagreements are not personal and said she appreciates the interactions she has with her co-hosts — no matter how heated they sometimes become.


inquisitr--2020-07-23--Bernie Sanders Says Donald Trump Is Turning The United States Into A ‘Police State’

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday appeared on MSNBC ’ s Andrea Mitchell Reports and addressed Donald Trump ’ s recent decision to deploy federal law enforcement officers into Portland , Oregon , to quell the civil unrest that continues to grip the city .
As reported by Breitbart , the former presidential candidate suggested that Trump ’ s action is part of his attempt to turn the U.S. into a “ police state.
” “ I don ’ t want to get people too nervous here , but we have a president who really does not believe in democracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ politician accused Trump of attempting to suppress American votes , ignoring the will of Congress , and not respecting the First Amendment , noting his disdain for the media .
He then turned to Trump ’ s decision to deploy federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) against the will of local leaders .
“ That is , Andrea , what a police state is about .
That is what a movement toward authoritarianism is about , ” Sanders said .
The progressive leader called on Americans to voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political disagreements — and show support for the right of governors to retain power and influence over their respective states .
“ A president can not send troops wherever he wants to quash dissent .
People have a First Amendment right to protest .
Now , obviously all of us hope that those protests are not violent , I think that ’ s counterproductive .
But you can not as a president send troops willy-nilly .
That is what a police state is about.
” Sanders previously claimed that Democratic presidential nominee Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ importance of the current moment .
He pointed to the many existential threats facing the planet , including the high unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic , and argued that Biden is a leader that can provide a path forward .
Despite pushback from figures like Sanders , Trump does not appear to be planning to halt his current strategy to deal with the civil unrest .
As reported by CBC , Trump said on Wednesday that he would be sending more federal officers into Chicago and Albuquerque , both Democrat-run cities .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s “ law and order ” approach to dealing with the cities he claims are “ plagued by violent crime.
” In an op-ed for The Guardian , Andrew Gawthorpe argued that Trump is attempting to create a “ violent spectacle ” that portrays him as cracking down on Democratic cities with high minority populations .
Gawthorpe paralleled the recent events with Trump ’ s decision to send the U.S. military to the southern border to combat an alleged migrant caravan in the weeks before the 2018 midterm elections .

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday appeared on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports and addressed Donald Trump’s recent decision to deploy federal law enforcement officers into Portland, Oregon, to quell the civil unrest that continues to grip the city. As reported by Breitbart, the former presidential candidate suggested that Trump’s action is part of his attempt to turn the U.S. into a “police state.”
“I don’t want to get people too nervous here, but we have a president who really does not believe in democracy,” Sanders said.
The 78-year-old politician accused Trump of attempting to suppress American votes, ignoring the will of Congress, and not respecting the First Amendment, noting his disdain for the media. He then turned to Trump’s decision to deploy federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) against the will of local leaders.
“That is, Andrea, what a police state is about. That is what a movement toward authoritarianism is about,” Sanders said.
The progressive leader called on Americans to voice their support of democracy — regardless of political disagreements — and show support for the right of governors to retain power and influence over their respective states.
“A president cannot send troops wherever he wants to quash dissent. People have a First Amendment right to protest. Now, obviously all of us hope that those protests are not violent, I think that’s counterproductive. But you cannot as a president send troops willy-nilly. That is what a police state is about.”
Sanders previously claimed that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden — unlike Trump — understands the importance of the current moment. He pointed to the many existential threats facing the planet, including the high unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic, and argued that Biden is a leader that can provide a path forward.
Despite pushback from figures like Sanders, Trump does not appear to be planning to halt his current strategy to deal with the civil unrest. As reported by CBC, Trump said on Wednesday that he would be sending more federal officers into Chicago and Albuquerque, both Democrat-run cities. The announcement continues the real estate mogul’s “law and order” approach to dealing with the cities he claims are “plagued by violent crime.”
In an op-ed for The Guardian, Andrew Gawthorpe argued that Trump is attempting to create a “violent spectacle” that portrays him as cracking down on Democratic cities with high minority populations.
Gawthorpe paralleled the recent events with Trump’s decision to send the U.S. military to the southern border to combat an alleged migrant caravan in the weeks before the 2018 midterm elections.


inquisitr--2020-07-23--Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Slams Ted Yoho After Alleged Personal Attacks On Capitol Hill

On Thursday morning , New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed Florida Representative Ted Yoho ’ s alleged verbal attacks recently directed to her on the steps of Capitol Hill and his subsequent apology , which she refused to accept .
As reported by Raw Story , the progressive congresswoman took aim at Yoho and his purported misogyny via a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives .
“ This harm that Mr. Yoho levied – tried to levy – against me , was not just an incident directed at me .
But when you do that to any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give permission to other men to do that to his daughters , ” she said .
Ocasio-Cortez claimed that Yoho ’ s use of language in front of the press was tantamount to giving “ permission ” to use the same kind of language to other women in his community .
“ And I am here to stand up , to say that is not acceptable , ” she continued .
The freshman congresswoman said she would not allow others to “ create hatred in our hearts , ” regardless of the disagreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ocasio-Cortez ended her speech by suggesting Yoho ’ s apology was not made with the intention of repairing the “ harm ” he caused with his comments .
Yoho ’ s amends appeared to suggest that the press fabricated the slanderous words he directed at Ocasio-Cortez and also suggested that he was unable to apologize for loving his family , his country , and God .
In response , Ocasio-Cortez said Yoho ’ s statement was not an apology and accused him of refusing to take responsibility for his actions .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ f*cking b*itch.
” After the alleged attacks , she claimed the aggressive confrontation was the first she had ever experienced since beginning her work in Congress .
The purported Republican obsession with Ocasio-Cortez has been documented in the past .
As reported by USA Today , liberal watchdog group Media Matters for America conducted a study that found the congresswoman ’ s name was mentioned 3,181 times on Fox News Channel and its sister Fox Business Network during a six-week period , which amounts to 76 times daily .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a target for the network ’ s hosts and guests to demonize .
As noted by USA Today , Fox News hosts like Jeanine Pirro and Tucker Carlson have previously referred to Ocasio-Cortez ’ s past job as a bartender .

On Thursday morning, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addressed Florida Representative Ted Yoho’s alleged verbal attacks recently directed to her on the steps of Capitol Hill and his subsequent apology, which she refused to accept. As reported by Raw Story, the progressive congresswoman took aim at Yoho and his purported misogyny via a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives.
“This harm that Mr. Yoho levied – tried to levy – against me, was not just an incident directed at me. But when you do that to any woman, what Mr. Yoho did was give permission to other men to do that to his daughters,” she said.
Ocasio-Cortez claimed that Yoho’s use of language in front of the press was tantamount to giving “permission” to use the same kind of language to other women in his community.
“And I am here to stand up, to say that is not acceptable,” she continued.
The freshman congresswoman said she would not allow others to “create hatred in our hearts,” regardless of the disagreement she felt with others in Congress.
“And so what I believe is that having a daughter does not make a man decent. Having a wife does not make a decent man. Treating people with dignity and respect makes a decent man.”
Ocasio-Cortez ended her speech by suggesting Yoho’s apology was not made with the intention of repairing the “harm” he caused with his comments.
Yoho’s amends appeared to suggest that the press fabricated the slanderous words he directed at Ocasio-Cortez and also suggested that he was unable to apologize for loving his family, his country, and God. In response, Ocasio-Cortez said Yoho’s statement was not an apology and accused him of refusing to take responsibility for his actions.
According to The Hill, Yoho called Ocasio-Cortez a “f*cking b*itch.” After the alleged attacks, she claimed the aggressive confrontation was the first she had ever experienced since beginning her work in Congress.
The purported Republican obsession with Ocasio-Cortez has been documented in the past. As reported by USA Today, liberal watchdog group Media Matters for America conducted a study that found the congresswoman’s name was mentioned 3,181 times on Fox News Channel and its sister Fox Business Network during a six-week period, which amounts to 76 times daily. According to the non-profit, the progressive firebrand has become a target for the network’s hosts and guests to demonize. As noted by USA Today, Fox News hosts like Jeanine Pirro and Tucker Carlson have previously referred to Ocasio-Cortez’s past job as a bartender.


inquisitr--2020-07-23--Judge Orders Michael Cohen To Be Released From Prison Due To DOJ ‘Retaliation’ Over Tell-All Book

A judge ordered that Michael Cohen must be released from custody , CNBC reported .
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled President Donald Trump ’ s former lawyer was the victim of “ retaliation ” from the Department of Justice due to the forthcoming publication of a tell-all book , Disloyal : The True Story of Michael Cohen , Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump .
The Hill reported that Cohen ’ s book would reveal racist comments that Trump made about President Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela .
Cohen ’ s lawyers argued in a filing that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refused to agree to not publish the work , and Judge Hellerstein appeared to agree .
“ I ’ ve never seen such a clause , in 21 years in being a judge , ” Hellerstein said .
“ How can I take any other inference , but that it was retaliatory ?
” Part of the prisoner ’ s furlough agreement included that he would not work on the book , which he ’ d previously posted about on social media .
However , he did not agree to the terms , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t even given a chance to sign an agreement , which was presented to him on July 9 before officials returned him to prison on July 10 .
Although the former Trump ally will face several restrictions while serving the rest of his term at home , they likely will not include those that the DOJ tried to put into effect — that he can not speak to reporters , post on social media , or publish a book .
“ Mr .
Cohen ’ s book describes Mr. Cohen ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it provides graphic details about the President ’ s behavior behind closed doors .
For example , the narrative describes pointedly certain anti-Semitic remarks against prominent Jewish people and virulently racist remarks against such Black leaders as President Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela , ” read the court documents .
Among those listed in the petition that Cohen ’ s attorneys filed on Monday were Attorney General William Barr and Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal along with James Petrucci .
He is the warden of the federal facility in Otisville , N.Y. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counsel served his time .
In 2019 , Cohen began a three-year prison sentence for multiple crimes , including lying to Congress about a defunct bid to build a Trump Tower in Moscow .
He also pleaded guilty to financial crimes in connection to paying off adult film star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal to keep quiet about their interactions with Trump shortly before the 2016 presidential election .
Trump ’ s former fixer had been furloughed from serving his sentence in a facility due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Cohen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

A judge ordered that Michael Cohen must be released from custody, CNBC reported. Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled President Donald Trump’s former lawyer was the victim of “retaliation” from the Department of Justice due to the forthcoming publication of a tell-all book, Disloyal: The True Story of Michael Cohen, Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump.
The Hill reported that Cohen’s book would reveal racist comments that Trump made about President Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela. Cohen’s lawyers argued in a filing that he was sent back to prison because he refused to agree to not publish the work, and Judge Hellerstein appeared to agree.
“I’ve never seen such a clause, in 21 years in being a judge,” Hellerstein said. “How can I take any other inference, but that it was retaliatory?”
Part of the prisoner’s furlough agreement included that he would not work on the book, which he’d previously posted about on social media. However, he did not agree to the terms, and the judge found that he wasn’t even given a chance to sign an agreement, which was presented to him on July 9 before officials returned him to prison on July 10. Although the former Trump ally will face several restrictions while serving the rest of his term at home, they likely will not include those that the DOJ tried to put into effect — that he cannot speak to reporters, post on social media, or publish a book.
“Mr. Cohen’s book describes Mr. Cohen’s first-hand experiences with Mr. Trump, and it provides graphic details about the President’s behavior behind closed doors. For example, the narrative describes pointedly certain anti-Semitic remarks against prominent Jewish people and virulently racist remarks against such Black leaders as President Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela,” read the court documents.
Among those listed in the petition that Cohen’s attorneys filed on Monday were Attorney General William Barr and Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal along with James Petrucci. He is the warden of the federal facility in Otisville, N.Y., where Trump’s former legal counsel served his time.
In 2019, Cohen began a three-year prison sentence for multiple crimes, including lying to Congress about a defunct bid to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. He also pleaded guilty to financial crimes in connection to paying off adult film star Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal to keep quiet about their interactions with Trump shortly before the 2016 presidential election. Trump’s former fixer had been furloughed from serving his sentence in a facility due to the coronavirus pandemic. Cohen must be released by 2 p.m. Friday.


inquisitr--2020-07-23--Man Arrested By Secret Service After Sitting Outside Ivanka Trump’s DC Mansion

Secret Service agents arrested a man who was parked outside of Ivanka Trump ’ s Washington , D.C. mansion on Thursday morning .
As The Daily Mail reports , a man in a black Mercedes was taken into custody after sitting outside of Trump and husband Jared Kushner ’ s home .
The young man was wearing a Pac-Man t-shirt and blue shorts and was removed by police , cuffed and put into a van .
He is reportedly being questioned by Secret Service agents to determine what his goal and intentions were .
Shortly after the event , Kushner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black bag and wearing a dark suit .
The man was photographed with his shoes and one sock removed while sitting on the curb before being put into the van .
He was issued a face mask to wear while he was waiting in the van .
His vehicle was later towed away from the location .
The so-called First Daughter wasn ’ t at home during the incident .
She is currently in Colorado for a two-day tour to celebrate the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act , according to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page .
“ I am in Colorado today w/ Secretary Bernhardt + @ SenGardner to celebrate yesterday ’ s passage of the # GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct ; a landmark bill that will allocate billions to our public lands making it the most consequential conservation legislation since Pres Theodore Roosevelt !
” she wrote .
The bill passed with bipartisan support in order to help preserve public lands .
Part of the bill makes permanent funding for the Land Water Conservation Fund , which has been underfunded in recent decades .
“ The Great American Outdoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for America ’ s special places by providing significant resources to address national park deferred maintenance .
Tackling our parks ’ long overdue maintenance needs will ensure these places are safe and accessible for all , continue fueling local economies , and offer education and inspiration for generations to come , ” the National Park Foundation said in a statement .
The president ’ s daughter is expected to tour and participate in a roundtable talk at a child care facility while she is in the state .
She also posted that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rocky Mountain National Park .
Her posts were criticized by social media users who pointed out that she was using her Twitter account to discuss government business just days after posting support for Goya foods .
As The Inquisitr previously reported , Trump ’ s decision to promote a company on her Twitter account could put her in legal jeopardy .

Secret Service agents arrested a man who was parked outside of Ivanka Trump’s Washington, D.C. mansion on Thursday morning. As The Daily Mail reports, a man in a black Mercedes was taken into custody after sitting outside of Trump and husband Jared Kushner’s home.
The young man was wearing a Pac-Man t-shirt and blue shorts and was removed by police, cuffed and put into a van. He is reportedly being questioned by Secret Service agents to determine what his goal and intentions were.
Shortly after the event, Kushner was seen leaving the home carrying a black bag and wearing a dark suit.
The man was photographed with his shoes and one sock removed while sitting on the curb before being put into the van. He was issued a face mask to wear while he was waiting in the van. His vehicle was later towed away from the location.
The so-called First Daughter wasn’t at home during the incident. She is currently in Colorado for a two-day tour to celebrate the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, according to a picture that she posted on her Twitter page.
“I am in Colorado today w/ Secretary Bernhardt + @SenGardner to celebrate yesterday’s passage of the #GreatAmericanOutdoorsAct; a landmark bill that will allocate billions to our public lands making it the most consequential conservation legislation since Pres Theodore Roosevelt!” she wrote.
The bill passed with bipartisan support in order to help preserve public lands. Part of the bill makes permanent funding for the Land Water Conservation Fund, which has been underfunded in recent decades.
“The Great American Outdoors Act affirms our shared commitment to caring for America’s special places by providing significant resources to address national park deferred maintenance. Tackling our parks’ long overdue maintenance needs will ensure these places are safe and accessible for all, continue fueling local economies, and offer education and inspiration for generations to come,” the National Park Foundation said in a statement.
The president’s daughter is expected to tour and participate in a roundtable talk at a child care facility while she is in the state.
She also posted that she was going to pay a visit to the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Her posts were criticized by social media users who pointed out that she was using her Twitter account to discuss government business just days after posting support for Goya foods. As The Inquisitr previously reported, Trump’s decision to promote a company on her Twitter account could put her in legal jeopardy.


inquisitr--2020-07-23--House Of Representatives Votes To Remove Confederate Statues From Capitol Building

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to remove statues honoring Confederate fighters , as well as a bust of a Supreme Court justice who wrote a damaging opinion on slavery , from the U.S. Capitol Building , The Associated Press reported .
In a 305-113 vote , in which 72 Republicans joined their Democrat colleagues in voting in favor of the bill , according to Slate , the chamber voted to direct the Architect of the Capitol — the federal agency in charge of maintaining , operating , developing and preserving the building and the artifacts within — to identify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Confederate generals from Statuary Hall .
Also included in the bill is language to remove a bust of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger B. Taney .
Taney , in 1857 , wrote the Dred Scott decision , which declared that Blacks , whether slave or free , could not be American citizens .
Further , the bill would require the removal , within 30 days , of three avowed white supremacists .
One of those belongs to former U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun of South Carolina , a staunch defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Another belongs to former North Carolina Governor Charles Aycock who , among other things , steadfastly opposed the right of African Americans to vote .
The last belongs to James Clarke , a former Arkansas governor and senator who advocated for white supremacy .
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said , prior to the vote , that the ideals of white supremacy and the ideals of freedom are not compatible .
“ Defenders and purveyors of sedition , slavery , segregation and white supremacy have no place in this temple of liberty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California Democrat Barbara Lee said that men who took up arms against the United States do not deserve to be honored in its halls of government .
“ It ’ s past time we end the glorification of men who committed treason against the United States in a concerted effort to keep African Americans in chains , ” she said .
However , Lynne M. Jackson , a descendant of Dred Scott , said from her home in Missouri that she opposed removing the bust of Taney .
“ I ’ m not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said , adding that she would prefer instead to see a bust of her ancestor added to Statuary Hall .
The bill will now go to the Senate , where its future is uncertain in the Republican-dominated chamber .
Further , bills calling for the removal of the Confederate statues and the Taney busts have already been introduced there .

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to remove statues honoring Confederate fighters, as well as a bust of a Supreme Court justice who wrote a damaging opinion on slavery, from the U.S. Capitol Building, The Associated Press reported.
In a 305-113 vote, in which 72 Republicans joined their Democrat colleagues in voting in favor of the bill, according to Slate, the chamber voted to direct the Architect of the Capitol — the federal agency in charge of maintaining, operating, developing and preserving the building and the artifacts within — to identify and eventually remove at least 10 statues of Confederate generals from Statuary Hall.
Also included in the bill is language to remove a bust of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger B. Taney. Taney, in 1857, wrote the Dred Scott decision, which declared that Blacks, whether slave or free, could not be American citizens.
Further, the bill would require the removal, within 30 days, of three avowed white supremacists. One of those belongs to former U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, a staunch defender of slavery, segregation and white supremacy. Another belongs to former North Carolina Governor Charles Aycock who, among other things, steadfastly opposed the right of African Americans to vote. The last belongs to James Clarke, a former Arkansas governor and senator who advocated for white supremacy.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said, prior to the vote, that the ideals of white supremacy and the ideals of freedom are not compatible.
“Defenders and purveyors of sedition, slavery, segregation and white supremacy have no place in this temple of liberty,” he said.
Similarly, California Democrat Barbara Lee said that men who took up arms against the United States do not deserve to be honored in its halls of government.
“It’s past time we end the glorification of men who committed treason against the United States in a concerted effort to keep African Americans in chains,” she said.
However, Lynne M. Jackson, a descendant of Dred Scott, said from her home in Missouri that she opposed removing the bust of Taney.
“I’m not really a fan of wiping things out,” she said, adding that she would prefer instead to see a bust of her ancestor added to Statuary Hall.
The bill will now go to the Senate, where its future is uncertain in the Republican-dominated chamber. Further, bills calling for the removal of the Confederate statues and the Taney busts have already been introduced there.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Donald Trump Appears To Mock Portland Mayor Who Was Tear-Gassed At Protest: ‘They Knocked The Hell O

Donald Trump Appears To Mock Portland Mayor Who Was Tear-Gassed At Protest: ‘They Knocked The Hell Out Of Him’

Donald Trump appeared to mock Portland , Oregon , Mayor Ted Wheeler in a live interview on Thursday night , saying that federal law enforcement officers “ knocked the hell out of him ” at a protest this week .
Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity , Trump spoke of his decision to dispatch a number of federal security forces to secure federal buildings .
The move has come under intense scrutiny , with the officers being accused of using heavy-handed tactics and critics saying that Trump is aiming to incite violence .
The president has since announced plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ surge ” of security forces to other major cities , all of which are led by Democratic mayors .
Trump defended the decision , telling Hannity that unrest in the Oregon city necessitated his response .
He went on to refer to the mayor being hit with tear gas dispatched by the forces during a protest on Wednesday night in a tone that appeared to mock him .
Trump said that protesters were trying to “ rip down ” the court house , and blamed the Portland mayor — who he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking part in the protest , insinuating that he deserved to have come under attack .
“ He made a fool out of himself , ” Trump said .
“ He wanted to be among the people , so he went into the crowd and they knocked the hell out of him — that was the end of him .
It was pretty pathetic.
” Video from Wednesday ’ s demonstration showed Wheeler physically affected by the irritant , which left his eyes watered .
He was given water as he moved away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words about the decision to dispatch the forces in his city .
Wheeler has been sharply critical of the federal response in his city , and after being struck by tear gas on Wednesday he said that it was an “ egregious overreaction ” and that there was no justification for the use of irritants like that on protesters .
“ This is not a de-escalation strategy , this is flat-out urban warfare , ” he said , via the BBC .
As NBC News noted , Wheeler himself had been a target @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not do enough to rein in the city ’ s police officers during protests .
The Portland police department was criticized for using tear gas at multiple demonstrations .
Wheeler has also come under fire from some local leaders who said that he has not done enough to bring an end to the protests , which at time have turned violent .

Donald Trump appeared to mock Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler in a live interview on Thursday night, saying that federal law enforcement officers “knocked the hell out of him” at a protest this week.
Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump spoke of his decision to dispatch a number of federal security forces to secure federal buildings. The move has come under intense scrutiny, with the officers being accused of using heavy-handed tactics and critics saying that Trump is aiming to incite violence. The president has since announced plans to send what he referred to as a “surge” of security forces to other major cities, all of which are led by Democratic mayors.
Trump defended the decision, telling Hannity that unrest in the Oregon city necessitated his response. He went on to refer to the mayor being hit with tear gas dispatched by the forces during a protest on Wednesday night in a tone that appeared to mock him.
Trump said that protesters were trying to “rip down” the courthouse and blamed the Portland mayor — who he initially referred to as Whalen — for taking part in the protest, insinuating that he deserved to have come under attack.
“He made a fool out of himself,” Trump said. “He wanted to be among the people, so he went into the crowd and they knocked the hell out of him — that was the end of him. It was pretty pathetic.”
Video from Wednesday’s demonstration showed Wheeler physically affected by the irritant, which left his eyes watered. He was given water as he moved away to recover, and later had angry words about the decision to dispatch the forces in his city.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler says the tear gas stings. Says egregious overreaction from feds. Calls it urban warfare. pic.twitter.com/hrRICiNGHn — Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) July 23, 2020
Wheeler has been sharply critical of the federal response in his city. After being struck by tear gas on Wednesday, he said that it was an “egregious overreaction” and that there was no justification for the use of irritants like that on protesters.
“This is not a de-escalation strategy, this is flat-out urban warfare,” he said, via the BBC.
As NBC News noted, Wheeler himself had been a target for protesters who said that he did not do enough to rein in the city’s police officers during protests. The Portland police department was criticized for using tear gas at multiple demonstrations. Wheeler has also come under fire from some local leaders who said that he has not done enough to bring an end to the protests, which at times have turned violent.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Joe Biden Says Donald Trump ‘Waved The White Flag Of Surrender’ Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

On Thursday , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee , Joe Biden , slammed President Donald Trump over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic , The Hill reported .
“ It didn ’ t have to be this bad , but at every juncture of this crisis [ Trump ] has failed the fundamental role of a President , ” Biden said in a statement .
“ Instead of the wartime President we were promised , America is led by someone even his own aides and allies describe as ‘ bored ’ and ‘ distracted ’ by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat continued .
Biden released the statement following news that the United States has passed 4 million active coronavirus cases .
As Biden pointed out , it has been reported that the commander-in-chief is becoming increasingly disinterested in handling the COVID-19 crisis .
Citing several aides and advisors , The Washington Post reported last week that Trump has shifted his focus to other issues , despite the fact that coronavirus cases are surging across the nation .
According to individuals briefed on the matter , Trump has decided to let state and local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly sidelining Dr. Anthony Fauci , the longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases .
In his statement , Biden said that the Trump administration ’ s efforts to contain the virus are failing because the commander-in-chief and his allies have refused to listen to scientists and public health experts .
“ We must listen to the scientists , and most importantly we must provide the sort of strong leadership that has been so sorely missing from this White House , ” Biden said .
Biden has previously used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handling of the unprecedented public health emergency .
Earlier this week , the Democrat officially outlined his “ Build Back Better ” plan for economic recovery .
Biden ’ s plan offered a contrast to Trump ’ s assertions that the economy is headed toward a recovery , calling for government intervention in the markets .
The Democratic nominee stated that he would , if elected in November , provide economic relief for small businesses and workers , while investing in public infrastructure .
The plan also called for financial aid for state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mobilization of American manufacturing .
Biden also noted that he would pay for his proposals by repealing Trump ’ s corporate tax cuts .
Latest polling suggests that Biden is ahead of Trump in the presidential race .
An ABC News survey released last week gave the Democrat a 15-point advantage , recording a 39 percent approval rating for the commander-in-chief .

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inquisitr--2020-07-24--Court Issues A Restraining Order On Federal Agents In Portland

A federal court issued a restraining order on federal agents in Portland , Oregon , the American Civil Liberties Union reported in a tweet .
“ A federal court just issued a restraining order on the federal agents in Portland , Oregon .
We said we would deploy the full firepower of the ACLU in this fight to save our democracy — and we meant it .
The ruling , which comes in a case brought by the @ ACLU_OR , temporarily blocks federal agents from attacking or arresting journalists and legal observers at Portland protests .
We ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Attorneys for the city also supported the ACLU ’ s request .
Oregon Live reported that the restraining order will last for 14 days , and it only applies to journalists or other legal observers who are documenting the unrest in Portland .
The federal troops won ’ t be able to give dispersal orders against members of the press and other observers there legally .
Earlier this month , U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon issued a similar restraining order against the city ’ s police force , and later he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s edict will not allow federal officers to evade liability under qualified immunity for any willful violations , and it applies to all troops in the area involved with both “ Operation Diligent Valor ” and “ Operation Legend.
” President Donald Trump announced the operations , and has said that his administration will deploy forces to various cities throughout the United States as civil unrest continues .
Simon noted that it is important for the press to continue to observe and report on what is happening in Portland .
Attorney Matthew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chapter , and he presented the court statements from at least a dozen journalists who were shot while they covered the protests and riots in the municipality .
Borden claimed that they weren ’ t accidental wounds and that agents continued despite members of the press clearly identifying themselves .
“ These are not accidents .
These are not inadvertent shots , ” Borden said .
“ These are acts of intimidation by a tyrant , and they have no place in the city of Portland , and they have no place in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senior deputy attorney , said that there was a disconnect between the legal position for the federal forces and what was actually occurring on the streets .
Vannier noted that the federal officers created a disproportionate response to the actual threat faced in the area .
Portland has repeatedly asked the group to stay inside the courthouse and ultimately leave altogether .
Portland ’ s mayor , Ted Wheeler , was teargassed by forces earlier this week while standing with protestors outside the federal courthouse , according to a report from The Inquisitr @

A federal court issued a restraining order on federal agents in Portland, Oregon, the American Civil Liberties Union reported in a tweet.
“A federal court just issued a restraining order on the federal agents in Portland, Oregon. We said we would deploy the full firepower of the ACLU in this fight to save our democracy — and we meant it. The ruling, which comes in a case brought by the @ACLU_OR, temporarily blocks federal agents from attacking or arresting journalists and legal observers at Portland protests. We’ll keep fighting until these protections are permanent.”
Attorneys for the city also supported the ACLU’s request. Oregon Live reported that the restraining order will last for 14 days, and it only applies to journalists or other legal observers who are documenting the unrest in Portland. The federal troops won’t be able to give dispersal orders against members of the press and other observers there legally. Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon issued a similar restraining order against the city’s police force, and later he extended it through October 30.
Today’s edict will not allow federal officers to evade liability under qualified immunity for any willful violations, and it applies to all troops in the area involved with both “Operation Diligent Valor” and “Operation Legend.” President Donald Trump announced the operations, and has said that his administration will deploy forces to various cities throughout the United States as civil unrest continues.
Simon noted that it is important for the press to continue to observe and report on what is happening in Portland.
Attorney Matthew Borden represented the state’s ACLU chapter, and he presented the court statements from at least a dozen journalists who were shot while they covered the protests and riots in the municipality. Borden claimed that they weren’t accidental wounds and that agents continued despite members of the press clearly identifying themselves.
“These are not accidents. These are not inadvertent shots,” Borden said. “These are acts of intimidation by a tyrant, and they have no place in the city of Portland, and they have no place in this country.”
Denis Vannier, the senior deputy attorney, said that there was a disconnect between the legal position for the federal forces and what was actually occurring on the streets. Vannier noted that the federal officers created a disproportionate response to the actual threat faced in the area. Portland has repeatedly asked the group to stay inside the courthouse and ultimately leave altogether.
Portland’s mayor, Ted Wheeler, was teargassed by forces earlier this week while standing with protestors outside the federal courthouse, according to a report from The Inquisitr.


inquisitr--2020-07-25--Anthony Fauci Praises Donald Trump For Embracing Masks, Social Distancing

In an interview with MarketWatch published on Friday , Dr. Anthony Fauci praised President Donald Trump for embracing face masks and social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic , health experts have been calling on the public to practice social distancing and wear face coverings in order to protect themselves and others from the dangerous virus .
Trump was opposed to wearing a mask , but he recently called on his supporters to wear them , saying that it would be “ patriotic ” to do so .
During his latest briefing at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he is “ getting used ” to wearing his mask .
Fauci praised Trump for taking the right steps .
“ I did not see this briefing , but I ’ m very pleased to hear that he ’ s now being pretty explicit about some of the things that we — namely his medical advisers — have been telling him for some time , ” he said .
The longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases noted that all Americans — especially young people — need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States is not close to containing COVID-19 .
“ It ’ s a moving target .
I certainly don ’ t think we ’ re near the end of this if you look at what ’ s going on in the United States — that ’ s for sure , ” he explained .
During the wide-ranging interview , Fauci also expressed support for reopening schools , looked back on his work during the HIV pandemic in the 1980s and 1990s , and discussed the efforts to design an effective coronavirus vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health expert said that the is “ cautiously optimistic ” that a vaccine will be developed and widely-available by the end of the year , or within the first two months of 2021 .
Fauci has previously criticized the Trump administration ’ s response to the COVID-19 crisis , apparently drawing ire of some of the president ’ s allies .
As reported by The Washington Post , Trump has apparently lost interest in dealing with the unprecedented public health crisis , shifting his focus to other issues .
According to individuals familiar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Fauci has been sidelined by some advisers , with Trump letting state and local governments grapple with the outbreak on their own .
In an interview with Fox News anchor Chris Wallace last week , Trump stressed that he respects Fauci ’ s opinion , but described him as “ a little bit of an alarmist .
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inquisitr--2020-07-25--Dr. Anthony Fauci Said He’s Received Hate Mail And ‘Serious Threats’ Against His Wife And Children

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he has received hate mail and “ serious threats ” against members of his family since he stepped into the spotlight during the coronavirus pandemic , but it ’ s nothing new for the nation ’ s top expert in infectious diseases .
Fauci discussed his newfound national role during an interview with David Axelrod , a CNN contributor and former adviser to President Barack Obama .
Speaking on The Axe Files podcast , the top White House doctor said he first started receiving hate mail when he became the nation ’ s leader in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 1980s .
Fauci at the time took a hands-on approach , working directly with patients to gain a greater understanding about the disease and how it spread .
That wasn ’ t always popular , he shared .
“ I ’ ve seen a side of society that I guess is understandable , but it ’ s a little bit disturbing , ” Fauci said .
“ You know , back in the days of HIV when I was being criticized with some hate mail , it was more , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ‘ What the hell are you wasting a lot of time on that ? '
” But Fauci said that the criticism has taken a darker turn now that he ’ s leading the nation ’ s response to the coronavirus outbreak .
Fauci said that he can ’ t understand why people would heap hatred on him , but at the same time doesn ’ t think it ’ s appropriate that some see him as a hero as well .
“ It ’ s really a magnitude different now because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The top White House doctor has become a target for criticism among many on the right , especially as his predictions and recommendations have come into conflict with President Donald Trump ’ s more aggressive approach in reopening the American economy .
Fauci went on to say that he has gotten serious threats against not only himself , but his wife and daughters .
He told Axelrod that this has led to increased personal security .
As The Inquisitr reported , Fauci has stood firm in the face of this intense scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in April , just weeks after he started to appear in daily coronavirus briefings at the White House , that he would not let the death threats he was already receiving deter him from the important work .
“ You know , it ’ s my job .
This is the life I ’ ve chosen and I ’ m doing it , ” he said , via CNN .
“ Obviously there is a lot of pressure and I would be foolish to deny that , but that ’ s what I @ @ @


inquisitr--2020-07-25--LeBron James Raising Money To Pay Court Debts For Florida Felons So They Can Vote In November

LeBron James wants to help Florida felons get the right to vote , and the NBA star is putting his money where his mouth is to get it done .
James founded a voting rights group that is raising funds to pay the outstanding court debts for people convicted of felonies .
This group had previously been barred from casting their ballots , but a 2018 ballot initiative reversed that and ended the lifetime voting ban on felons .
LeBron teamed up with a number of other Black athletes to start the group More Than A Vote , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( FRRC ) to launch the campaign .
As The Huffington Post reported , close to 1.4 million Florida residents had been unable to vote due to convictions , including one in every five Black residents .
After the ballot initiative ended the lifetime voting bans , Republicans passed a new law requiring them to first pay off any outstanding court debt — a move that presented financial challenges for close to 775,000 residents .
The U.S. Supreme Court last week upheld the law requiring people to pay off these outstanding fees .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ handful of states that barred those convicted of felonies from being able to cast a ballot , and proponents of the 2018 law saw the overturning of that to be a major victory .
The effort to clear voting hurdles for this population could play a significant role in the upcoming presidential election , where the state is expected to take on huge significance .
President Donald Trump won the Sunshine State in 2016 , but it is considered to be an important battleground this year , with a series of polls showing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead over Trump .
The More Than A Vote project shows James moving in an increasingly political connection , with the Los Angeles Lakers star using his prominence to fight for a number of social justice causes .
This has sometimes led to controversy , as it did for James after he spoke out about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery earlier this year .
After James spoke out about the killing , sports commentator and television host Jason Whitlock blasted James on Twitter , accusing the NBA MVP of trying to craft an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while not actually doing any real work .
“ It ’ s twitter trolling , ” Whitlock wrote .
“ It ’ s using this man ’ s tragedy to build a brand as more outspoken than Michael Jordan .
There are all kinds of ways to draw attention to this tragedy .
Suggesting that we are hunted everyday/every time is just sh*t-stirring .
”

LeBron James wants to help Florida felons get the right to vote, and the NBA star is putting his money where his mouth is to get it done.
James has helped to start a voting rights group that is raising funds to pay the outstanding court debts of people in Florida convicted of felonies. These Floridians had previously been barred from casting their ballots, but a 2018 ballot initiative in the state reversed that and ended the lifetime voting ban on felons. James has teamed up with a number of other Black athletes to start the group More Than A Vote, which has partnered with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) to launch the campaign.
As The Huffington Post reported, close to 1.4 million residents had been unable to vote due to convictions, including one in every five Black residents. After the ballot initiative ended the lifetime bans, Republicans passed a new law requiring Florida felons to first pay off any outstanding court debt — a move that presented financial challenges for close to 775,000 residents.
The U.S. Supreme Court last week upheld the law requiring people to pay off these outstanding fees. Florida had been one of only a handful of states that barred those convicted of felonies from being able to cast a ballot, and proponents of the 2018 law saw the removal of that barrier to be a major victory.
The effort to clear voting hurdles for this population could play a significant role in the upcoming presidential election, where Florida is expected to take on huge significance. U.S. President Donald Trump won the Sunshine State in 2016, but it is considered to be an important battleground this year, with a series of polls showing former Vice President Joe Biden maintaining a lead over Trump.
The More Than A Vote project comes as James moves into an increasingly political space, with the Los Angeles Lakers star using his prominence to fight for a number of social justice causes. This has sometimes led to controversy, as it did after James spoke out about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery earlier this year.
After James spoke out about the killing, sports commentator and television host Jason Whitlock blasted the player on Twitter, accusing the NBA MVP of trying to craft an image as a fighter for social justice while not actually doing any real work.
“It’s twitter trolling,” Whitlock wrote. “It’s using this man’s tragedy to build a brand as more outspoken than Michael Jordan. There are all kinds of ways to draw attention to this tragedy. Suggesting that we are hunted everyday/every time is just sh*t-stirring.”


inquisitr--2020-07-25--Donald Trump Tells Protesters To ‘Run For Office’ Instead Of Kneeling During Anthem

In an interview with Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy published on Friday , President Donald Trump said that those protesting inequality should “ run for office ” instead of kneeling during the national anthem , The Hill reported .
Kneeling during the anthem was first popularized by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick .
Kaepernick adopted the practice in 2016 , while protesting against police brutality and racial injustice .
Following the death of George Floyd earlier this year , thousands of Americans protested in a similar way .
Asked what he considers an appropriate way to protest , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are ways , you get groups together , and it can be very friendly ways of doing it , very successful , ” Trump argued .
“ You have to go out… and speaking your mind is good , but you have to do it fairly , ” he said .
Trump pointed to the happenings in Portland , Oregon , noting that there could be “ negative rebounds ” if similar demonstrations continue .
As The Hill pointed out , in Portland , protests against police brutality have been going on for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the Trump administration deployed federal agents .
Allegedly sent to defend federal property , the agents were seen using unmarked cars to arrest protesters .
The decision to crack down on the demonstrations was met with intense backlash , with Democratic politicians and local lawmakers slamming the commander-in-chief .
Trump has previously expressed opposition to protesting at sporting events , suggesting that it is unpatriotic and offensive .
“ Looking forward to live sports , but any time I witness a player kneeling during the National Anthem , a sign of great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the game is over for me !
” he wrote in a Facebook post earlier this week .
Football players will no longer face any repercussions for taking a knee .
In response to Floyd protests , the NFL changed its official policy on the issue .
As Commissioner Roger Goodel explained in a statement , all forms of peaceful protests will be allowed .
The ongoing demonstrations against police brutality appear to have shifted public opinion .
In a Yahoo News/YouGov poll released in June , 52 percent of respondents said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a knee during the national hymn .
A strong majority of Democrats , 20 percent of Republicans and 20 percent of Trump voters said that they support the players ’ right to express their views during The Star-Spangled Banner .

In an interview with Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy published on Friday, President Donald Trump said that those protesting inequality should “run for office” instead of kneeling during the national anthem, The Hill reported.
Kneeling during the anthem was first popularized by then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick adopted the practice in 2016 as a form of protesting against police brutality and racial injustice.
Following the death of George Floyd earlier this year, thousands of Americans protested in a similar way.
Asked what he considers an appropriate way to protest, Trump said the following.
“Well, I mean, you could always run for office, right? You could become successful and run for a lower office.”
“There are ways, you get groups together, and it can be very friendly ways of doing it, very successful,” Trump argued.
“You have to go out… and speaking your mind is good, but you have to do it fairly,” he said.
Trump pointed to the happenings in Portland, Oregon, noting that there could be “negative rebounds” if similar demonstrations continue.
As The Hill pointed out, protests against police brutality have been going on in Portland for weeks. The city garnered widespread attention after the Trump administration deployed federal agents. Allegedly sent to defend federal property, the agents were seen using unmarked cars to arrest protesters.
The decision to crack down on the demonstrations was met with intense backlash, with Democratic politicians and local lawmakers slamming the commander-in-chief.
Trump has previously expressed opposition to protesting at sporting events, suggesting that it is unpatriotic and offensive.
“Looking forward to live sports, but any time I witness a player kneeling during the National Anthem, a sign of great disrespect for our Country and our Flag, the game is over for me!” he wrote in a Facebook post earlier this week.
(PART 1) – I did not expect to interview @realDonaldTrump at the White House yesterday but here we are pic.twitter.com/ouWDXSS62u — Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 24, 2020
Football players will no longer face any repercussions for taking a knee. In response to George Floyd protests, the NFL changed its official policy on the issue. As Commissioner Roger Goodell explained in a statement, all forms of peaceful protests will be allowed.
The ongoing demonstrations against police brutality appear to have shifted public opinion. In a Yahoo News/YouGov poll released in June, 52 percent of respondents said that NFL players should be allowed to take a knee during “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
A strong majority of Democrats, 20 percent of Republicans and 20 percent of Trump voters said that they support the players’ right to express their views during The Star-Spangled Banner.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Democrats Are ‘Feeding On Despair’ Amid Coronavirus Pandemic & Civil Unrest, Journalist Says

In a Friday piece for Breitbart , journalist Charles Hurt took aim at Washington Democrats , who he compared to rats that are “ feeding on despair ” amid the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Rats feed off of clutter , thrive in confusion , cherish mayhem and reign over chaos , ” he wrote .
“ They are Masters of the Swamp.
” The Fox News contributor pointed in particular to the Democratic Party ’ s push for mail-in voting in November — an effort that has been consistently opposed by Republicans who believe it will compromise the integrity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of attempting to suppress votes by opposing mail-in ballots .
Political commentator Richard North claimed that Donald Trump ’ s only strategy to win in November is to suppress voters who support his rival , Joe Biden .
Notably , critics pointed to Trump ’ s apparent admission that vote-by-mail would increase voting to levels that would prevent a Republican victory .
Nevertheless , Hurt argued that relying on the U.S .
Postal Service will lead to stolen , lost , or mishandled ballots , and pointed to the New York Democratic primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain unsettled .
The Breitbart contributor also turned his attention to the looting and riots that have been taking place across America amid the civil unrest sparked from George Floyd ’ s death , which came on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic .
According to the 49-year-old commentator , Democrats in Washington are using the current crises in the country to “ pillage ” for “ personal political profit.
” As reported by RealClearPolitics , New Jersey recently had its first all-mail vote , which was allegedly mired with problems .
Notably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and four men have been charged with criminal election fraud related to the debacle .
Democrats point to data that suggests there is no evidence that mail-in voting is susceptible to widespread voter fraud .
However , as The Inquisitr reported , University of Florida political scientist Michael McDonald warned that thousands to millions of votes could go uncounted in November due to human error .
One common issue related to human error is inconsistent signature matching rules , as well as the absence of a signature altogether .

In a Friday piece for Breitbart, journalist Charles Hurt took aim at Washington Democrats, who he compared to rats that are “feeding on despair” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“Rats feed off of clutter, thrive in confusion, cherish mayhem and reign over chaos,” he wrote. “They are Masters of the Swamp.”
The Fox News contributor pointed in particular to the Democratic Party’s push for mail-in voting in November — an effort that has been consistently opposed by Republicans who believe it will compromise the integrity of the election.
“Turns out, Democrats only care about election ‘interference’ when they are peddling elaborate lies about how such mythical interference hurt them. Ever adaptable, Democrats quickly evolved from fretting over rigged elections to openly supporting widespread corruption of elections.”
Critics have accused Republicans of attempting to suppress votes by opposing mail-in ballots. Political commentator Richard North claimed that Donald Trump’s only strategy to win in November is to suppress voters who support his rival, Joe Biden. Notably, critics pointed to Trump’s apparent admission that vote-by-mail would increase voting to levels that would prevent a Republican victory.
Nevertheless, Hurt argued that relying on the U.S. Postal Service will lead to stolen, lost, or mishandled ballots, and pointed to the New York Democratic primary, which still has some races that remain unsettled.
The Breitbart contributor also turned his attention to the looting and riots that have been taking place across America amid the civil unrest sparked from George Floyd’s death, which came on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic.
“But never do rats thrive more lustily than during a full-blown pandemic. Nearly 150,000 Americans have already died in this once-in-a-century plague from China. The nation is truly at war against an invisible enemy.”
According to the 49-year-old commentator, Democrats in Washington are using the current crises in the country to “pillage” for “personal political profit.”
As reported by RealClearPolitics, New Jersey recently had its first all-mail vote, which was allegedly mired with problems. Notably, one in five ballots were rejected, and four men have been charged with criminal election fraud related to the debacle.
Democrats point to data that suggests there is no evidence that mail-in voting is susceptible to widespread voter fraud. However, as The Inquisitr reported, University of Florida political scientist Michael McDonald warned that thousands to millions of votes could go uncounted in November due to human error. One common issue related to human error is inconsistent signature matching rules, as well as the absence of a signature altogether.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Donald Trump Signs Executive Orders Attempting To Lower Drug Prices

On Friday , President Donald Trump signed three executive orders that aim to curb the cost of prescription drugs for Americans , while further announcing a fourth order that won ’ t actually go into effect until August 25 .
According to the president , the delay to the latter order was meant to give pharmaceutical companies a chance to propose a palatable alternative that will serve the same function in reducing drug prices .
That order seeks to revive a plan to cap drug prices in the U.S. based on what pharmaceutical companies charge for them in economically comparable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock starts right now , ” said Trump , as relayed by Stat .
As described by the White House ’ s fact sheet on the recent slate of executive directives , one order directs federally qualified health centers to pay forward sizable discounts on insulin and EpiPens received from drug companies to certain low-income Americans .
A third executive order aims to allow state plans for the importation cheaper drugs from outside the U.S .
The order also authorized the re-importation of insulin products made in the U.S. and , possibly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pharmacies in the U.S .
The other order signed by the president on Friday sought to prohibit secret deals between drug makers and drug-insuring “ middlemen ” by way of rebates , ensuring that patients will benefit directly from the discounts when they purchase drugs at their pharmacies .
However , it remains unclear how Trump ’ s orders will affect actual policy , as they are essentially just directives to the Health and Human Services Department .
As relayed by The Hill , Democrats are dismissing Trump ’ s orders as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they won ’ t actually take effect and reduce costs for Americans .
“ President Trump ’ s Executive Orders are a desperate and ineffective election year stunt to try to convince people he ’ s following through on his promise to lower prescription drug prices , ” commented New Jersey Democrat Frank Pallone , Jr. , the House ’ s Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman .
For his part , Health Secretary Alex Azar believes Trump ’ s executive orders will achieve their intended effect .
“ Today ’ s executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies of this administration , ” Azar said , via Stat .
“ These will happen ; [ Trump ] has ordered them to happen.
” In other White House news , President Trump appeared to make fun of Portland , Oregon Mayor Ted Wheeler during a live interview on Thursday after he had been tear-gassed by federal law enforcement officers during a demonstration .
Wheeler has been a stern critic of the federal response to civil unrest and Black Lives Matter protests in his city .


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Donald Trump Campaign Manager Dismisses Polls As ‘Flat-Out Wrong’

On Friday , President Donald Trump ’ s campaign manager , Bill Stepien , dismissed polls showing Democrat Joe Biden ahead as “ flat-out wrong , ” Bloomberg reported .
Opinion polling suggests that Trump is trailing Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee , nationwide and in key battlegrounds .
According to Stepien , internal polls paint a different picture , allowing the commander-in-chief and his allies to “ exude the quiet confidence in our plan.
” Public polls are “ flat-out wrong ” because they under-sample Republican voters , he said .
All Trump needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Stepien argued , is beat Biden in at least one battleground in the industrial Midwest .
“ We intend to protect this 2016 map .
We only need to win either Wisconsin , or Michigan , or Pennsylvania to win this thing again , ” he stated .
In 2016 , when he ran against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , Trump won all three Midwestern battlegrounds , largely thanks to the support from non-college-educated white men .
However , Biden — who was born and raised in Pennsylvania — has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voter group .
Stepien — who took charge of the Trump campaign last week , following Brad Parscale ’ s demotion — said that the commander-in-chief has stronger ground game than Biden in North Carolina , Florida , Ohio and Arizona .
He also said that Republican voter registration is up in key battlegrounds , noting that Trump expects to cruise to victory in Nevada , New Hampshire , Maine and Minnesota .
Stepien dismissed the possibility of Biden edging out a victory in traditionally red states like Texas .
“ I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign — to play in Texas .
They should play hard .
They should go after Texas really , really heavily , spend a lot of money in the Dallas and Houston media markets , ” he said .
A CBS News survey released earlier this month put Trump behind Biden in Florida , showing a tight race in Arizona and the Lone Star State .
Since Stepien took charge of Trump ’ s reelection effort , the commander-in-chief and his allies have changed their approach to the coronavirus pandemic , encouraging Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , citing concerns over public health , Trump canceled the Republican National Convention ’ s activities in Jacksonville , Florida .
Still , as Bloomberg noted , Trump has been laying the groundwork to contest the results of the election if it doesn ’ t go his way .
In recent weeks , he has been railing against mail-in voting , claiming that it is uniquely vulnerable to fraud .

On Friday, President Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Bill Stepien, dismissed polls showing Democrat Joe Biden ahead as “flat-out wrong,” Bloomberg reported.
Opinion polling suggests that Trump is trailing Biden — the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee — nationwide and in key battlegrounds.
According to Stepien, internal polls paint a different picture, allowing the commander-in-chief and his allies to “exude the quiet confidence in our plan.” Public polls are “flat-out wrong” because they under-sample Republican voters, he said.
All Trump needs to do to get reelected in November, Stepien argued, is beat Biden in at least one battleground in the industrial Midwest.
“We intend to protect this 2016 map. We only need to win either Wisconsin, or Michigan, or Pennsylvania to win this thing again,” he stated.
“If we win any of these three states and the states the president won in 2016, Joe Biden stays in his basement. The president’s in the White House for four more years.”
In 2016, when he ran against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Trump won all three Midwestern battlegrounds, largely thanks to the support from non-college-educated white men, per Bloomberg. However, Biden — who was born and raised in Pennsylvania — has seemingly made an effort to appeal to this voter group.
Stepien — who took charge of the Trump campaign last week, following Brad Parscale’s demotion — said that the commander-in-chief has a stronger ground game than Biden in North Carolina, Florida, Ohio and Arizona.
He also said that Republican voter registration is up in key battlegrounds, noting that Trump expects to cruise to victory in Nevada, New Hampshire, Maine and Minnesota.
Stepien dismissed the possibility of Biden edging out a victory in traditionally red states like Texas.
“I would love — I would invite the Biden campaign — to play in Texas. They should play hard. They should go after Texas really, really heavily, spend a lot of money in the Dallas and Houston media markets,” he said.
A CBS News survey released earlier this month put Trump behind Biden in Florida, with both candidates in a tight race in Arizona and the Lone Star State.
Since Stepien took charge of Trump’s reelection effort, the U.S. leader and his allies have changed their approach to the coronavirus pandemic, encouraging Americans to wear face masks. In addition, citing concerns over public health, Trump canceled the Republican National Convention’s activities in Jacksonville, Florida.
Still, as Bloomberg noted, Trump has been laying the groundwork to contest the results of the election if it doesn’t go his way. In recent weeks, he has been railing against mail-in voting, claiming that it is uniquely vulnerable to fraud.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Tucker Carlson Gives Off An ‘Aura Of Hate,’ Journalist Says

In a Friday piece for The Independent , journalist Richard Hall examined Fox News host Tucker Carlson ’ s perception of the world and his attacks on people he claims “ hate America.
” “ There is indeed an aura of hate around Carlson , but most of it seems to emanate from him , ” the article read .
“ It is directed towards anyone who doesn ’ t look and think like Tucker Carlson , a side of America that is perhaps unfamiliar to him , but which is no less American.
” As reported by Associated Press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ despise ” the United States .
The comments drew pushback from a T.J. Ducklo , a spokesperson for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ’ s campaign , who accused the Fox News host of promoting “ hate speech ” under the guise of journalism .
Ducko also claimed that Biden holds principles that are the “ polar opposite ” of Carlson ’ s .
According to Hall , Carlson ’ s world is divided into “ black and white.
” The writer also claimed that the Daily Caller co-founder ’ s career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ other people and ideas.
” The Independent correspondent argued that the political commentator currently having a “ moment ” because America is divided in the same binary terms amid the civil unrest gripping the country .
The article cites Jane Hall , an associate professor of the School of Communication at the American University in Washington D.C. , who noted Carlson ’ s influence with Donald Trump .
She also claimed that the pair share the same tendency to push boundaries with their language and rhetoric , which she says creates a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s controversial statements , he has become a possible candidate for president in 2024 , Politico reported .
According to the publication , Republican Party strategists and commentators — as well as former Trump campaign officials — view the television host as a strong candidate to carry on the legacy of Trump ’ s populist movement .
The television personality ’ s divisive style has also been positive for ratings — his show , Tucker Carlson Tonight , is currently the most-watched cable show in history .
YouTube clips of his segments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Fox News network since it began posting content on the video platform .

In a Friday piece for The Independent, journalist Richard Hall examined Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s perception of the world and his attacks on people he claims “hate America.”
“There is indeed an aura of hate around Carlson, but most of it seems to emanate from him,” the article read. “It is directed towards anyone who doesn’t look and think like Tucker Carlson, a side of America that is perhaps unfamiliar to him, but which is no less American.”
As reported by Associated Press, Carlson previously said that Democratic leaders “despise” the U.S.
“They have said so. They continue to. That is shocking but it is also disqualifying. We cannot let them run this nation because they hate it. Imagine what they would do to it.”
The comments drew pushback from T.J. Ducklo, a spokesperson for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign, who accused the Fox News host of promoting “hate speech” under the guise of journalism. Ducklo also claimed that Biden holds principles that are the “polar opposite” of Carlson’s.
According to Hall, Carlson’s world is divided into “black and white.” The writer also claimed that the Daily Caller co-founder’s career has been driven by his opposition to “other people and ideas.” The Independent correspondent argued that the political commentator currently is having a “moment” because America is divided in the same binary terms amid the civil unrest gripping the country.
The article cites Jane Hall, an associate professor of the School of Communication at the American University in Washington, D.C., who noted Carlson’s influence with Donald Trump. She also claimed that the pair share the same tendency to push boundaries with their language and rhetoric, which she says creates a “dangerous” atmosphere.
“They are pushing the envelope. They are pushing more and more radically offensive characterizations of immigrants, of Black Lives Matter and so on. This language has been normalized and Carlson seems to be taking it further.”
Despite Carlson’s controversial statements, he has become a possible candidate for president in 2024, Politico reported. According to the publication, Republican Party strategists and commentators, as well as former Trump campaign officials, view the television host as a strong candidate to carry on the legacy of Trump’s populist movement.
The television personality’s divisive style has also been positive for ratings; his show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, is currently the most-watched cable show in history. YouTube clips of his segments are also some of the most popular on the Fox News network since it began posting content on the video platform.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Chris Wallace: Donald Trump Realizes He Is ‘In A Hole’

On Friday , Fox News anchor Chris Wallace discussed President Donald Trump ’ s chances of winning the 2020 presidential election .
During an appearance on America ’ s Newsroom , Wallace pointed out that Trump is trailing Joe Biden , the Democratic Party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee , in most nationwide and state polls .
The veteran anchor also noted that voters seem to trust Biden over Trump on key issues .
“ So , President Trump has a lot of work to do , ” Wallace began .
“ He ’ s got some time to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obviously got to change and I ’ ve got to wonder whether [ people ] … have noticed his very different approach to the coronavirus this week , ” he stated .
Wallace noted that Trump — who long refused to wear a face mask — recently called masks “ patriotic.
” The commander-in-chief also canceled Republican National Convention ( RNC ) events in Jacksonville , Florida , citing concerns about public health and safety amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The host observed that Trump seems to have made the changes after realizing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how he is handling the COVID-19 crisis .
Wallace said that the election is currently perceived as a “ referendum ” on Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic , arguing that the commander-chief needs to turn the race into a “ choice election ” if he wants to win in November .
Wallace concluded that the president needs to improve his standing among independent voters and seniors in order to beat Biden .
“ He can ’ t win with those numbers ; he ’ s got to turn them around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York Times , Biden has been polling ahead of Trump for months .
In recent weeks , the Democrat increased his national lead , while surging past the commander-in-chief in key battleground states .
In the latest ABC News/Washington Post survey , for instance , the Democratic nominee had a 15-point advantage .
Furthermore , as the NYT wrote , Biden appears to be a much stronger candidate than former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , who ran against Trump four years ago .
Although polls put Clinton ahead , her lead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s and she “ wasn ’ t able to sustain more than a six-point lead for a full month of polling.
” For his part , Biden has made sure to criticize Trump ’ s handling of the pandemic .
In a statement released on Thursday , he accused the commander-in-chief of waving “ the white flag of surrender ” as COVID-19 cases surge across the nation .

On Friday, Fox News anchor Chris Wallace discussed President Donald Trump’s chances of winning the 2020 presidential election.
During an appearance on America’s Newsroom, Wallace pointed out that Trump is trailing Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, in most nationwide and state polls.
The veteran anchor also noted that voters seem to trust Biden over Trump on key issues.
“So, President Trump has a lot of work to do,” Wallace began.
“He’s got some time to do it. But, he’s obviously got to change and I’ve got to wonder whether [people]… have noticed his very different approach to the coronavirus this week,” he stated.
Wallace noted that Trump, who long refused to wear a face mask, recently called masks “patriotic.” The commander-in-chief also canceled Republican National Convention events in Jacksonville, Florida, citing concerns about public health and safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The host observed that Trump seems to have made the changes after realizing that the public is not happy with how he is handling the COVID-19 crisis.
“It strikes me as, he’s looking at these polls and he realizes [that] if you are in a hole, stop digging.”
Wallace said that the election is currently perceived as a “referendum” on the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, arguing that he needs to turn the race into a “choice election” if he wants to win in November.
Wallace concluded that the president needs to improve his standing among independent voters and seniors in order to beat Biden.
“He can’t win with those numbers; he’s got to turn them around,” he said.
Per The New York Times, Biden has been polling ahead of the president for months. In recent weeks, the Democrat increased his national lead, while surging past the incumbent in key battleground states. In the latest ABC News/Washington Post survey, for instance, the Democratic nominee had a 15-point advantage.
As the NYT wrote, Biden appears to be a much stronger candidate than former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who ran against Trump four years ago. Although polls put Clinton ahead, her lead was never as big as Biden’s and she “wasn’t able to sustain more than a six-point lead for a full month of polling.”
For his part, Biden has made sure to criticize Trump’s handling of the pandemic. In a statement released on Thursday, he accused Trump of waving “the white flag of surrender” as COVID-19 cases surge across the nation.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Donald Trump Says He ‘Often’ Regrets His Tweets And Retweets

Donald Trump ’ s affinity for Twitter has long been known , and the president opened up about his online behavior in an interview with Barstool Sports ’ founder Dave Portnoy that was released on Friday , The Hill reported .
“ It used to be in the old days before this , you ’ d write a letter and you ’ d say , ‘ this letter is really bad , ’ you put it on your desk and you go back tomorrow and you say , ‘ oh , I ’ m glad I didn ’ t send @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But we don ’ t do that with Twitter .
We put it out instantaneously , we feel great , and then you start getting phone calls , ‘ Did you really say this ?
’ I say , ‘ What ’ s wrong with that ?
’ And you find a lot of things .
You know what I find ?
It ’ s not the tweets , it ’ s the retweets that get you in trouble.
” Most recently , Trump retweeted a video that included one of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protestors .
The real estate mogul later deleted the retweet .
Despite such controversy , Trump told Portnoy that he believes the social media platform is a powerful tool that he uses to combat the purported fake news that portrays his administration in a negative light .
Trump ’ s tweets have been reported for their controversial content , which some have suggested at times violate the service ’ s guidelines .
Back in April , some complained about Trump ’ s calls to liberate various states .
The calls came after protestors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Trump expressed agreement with them .
Ultimately , the messages were deemed by the platform not to violate the service ’ s rules .
Interestingly , the media service has reportedly provided politicians with more leeway when it comes to the content of their tweets .
As reported by Inverse , a study in the journal PLOS One released last year examined Trump ’ s tweets and concluded that there are four types : conversational , those focused on his campaign , advisory , and those focused on an issue he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Twitter was one of Trump ’ s primary methods of communication during the 2016 Republican primaries and his presidential campaign , which carried him to victory at the ballot box .
Notably , the researchers highlighted that the news cycles at the time were often driven by the president ’ s most controversial tweets .
Trump ’ s online activity make come back to haunt him .
As outlined by CNBC , the super PAC Defeat by Tweet capitalizes on the president ’ s prolific online activity by taking donations every time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The funds raised are funneled into get-out-the-vote organizations , as well as groups that promote criminal and social justice reform .

Donald Trump’s affinity for Twitter has long been known, and the president opened up about his online behavior in an interview with Barstool Sports’ founder Dave Portnoy that was released on Friday, The Hill reported.
“It used to be in the old days before this, you’d write a letter and you’d say, ‘this letter is really bad,’ you put it on your desk and you go back tomorrow and you say, ‘oh, I’m glad I didn’t send it,'” Trump said.
“But we don’t do that with Twitter. We put it out instantaneously, we feel great, and then you start getting phone calls, ‘Did you really say this?’ I say, ‘What’s wrong with that?’ And you find a lot of things. You know what I find? It’s not the tweets, it’s the retweets that get you in trouble.”
Most recently, Trump retweeted a video that included one of his supporters yelling “white power” at protestors. The president later deleted the retweet. Despite such controversy, Trump told Portnoy that he believes the social media platform is a powerful tool that he uses to combat the purported fake news that portrays his administration in a negative light.
Trump’s tweets have been reported on for their controversial content, which some have suggested at times violate the service’s guidelines. Back in April, some complained about Trump’s calls to liberate various states. The calls came after protestors pushed back against pandemic lockdown rules, and Trump expressed agreement with them.
Ultimately, the messages were deemed to not violate the service’s rules. Interestingly, the media service has reportedly provided politicians with more leeway when it comes to the content of their tweets.
As reported by Inverse, a study in the journal PLOS One released last year examined Trump’s tweets and concluded that there are four types: conversational, those focused on his campaign, advisory, and those focused on an issue he is currently engaged with.
The study noted that Twitter was one of Trump’s primary methods of communication during the 2016 Republican primaries and his presidential campaign, which carried him to victory at the ballot box. Notably, the researchers highlighted that the news cycles at the time were often driven by the president’s most controversial tweets.
Trump’s online activity may come back to haunt him. As outlined by CNBC, the super PAC Defeat by Tweet capitalizes on the president’s prolific online activity by taking donations every time he uses the social media platform. The funds raised are funneled into get-out-the-vote organizations, as well as groups that promote criminal and social justice reform.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Charlamagne Tha God Slams Joe Biden For Claim That Donald Trump Is First Racist President

On Thursday ’ s episode of The Breakfast Club , radio host Charlamagne Tha God took aim at Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , who recently said that Donald Trump is the first racist president in the history of America .
As reported by Breitbart , the television personality noted that multiple U.S. leaders were slaveowners .
“ I really wish Joe Biden would shut the eff up forever and continue to act like he ’ s starring in the movie A Quiet Place because as soon as he opens his mouth and makes noise , he gets us all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In addition to pointing out that past president ’ s who owned slaves , Charlamagne highlighted the purported racist behavior of presidents Woodrow Wilson and Lyndon B. Johnson .
He also pressured Biden to announce his choice for his running mate , which the former vice president said would be a Black woman .
As reported by Fox News , Charlamagne used the episode to point to the enthusiasm gap between the two rivals .
According to the radio personality , Biden ’ s alleged struggle to generate excitement is not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be fueling this purported lack of enthusiasm .
Charlamagne also accused Biden of revising American history with his comment and relinquishing the country from responsibility for its racist past .
Biden made the controversial remarks during a virtual town hall on Wednesday in which he addressed Trump ’ s use of the phrase “ China virus ” to describe the coronavirus .
In response to his Democratic rival ’ s accusation , the real estate mogul compared himself to Abraham Lincoln , who he claimed was the only other U.S. leader to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans .
The 77-year-old politician previously found himself in hot water after suggesting that Black voters who support the real estate mogul are not African American .
He made the comment on The Breakfast Club to Charlamagne , who later pushed the Democratic leader to adopt an agenda that benefits African Americans .
Biden himself has faced accusations of bigotry .
Former George W. Bush official Paris Dennard accused the lifelong politician of being a bigot and accused him of only caring about the advancement of his career .

On Thursday’s episode of The Breakfast Club, radio host Charlamagne Tha God took aim at Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, who recently said that Donald Trump is the first racist president in the history of America. As reported by Breitbart, the host noted that multiple U.S. leaders were slaveowners.
“I really wish Joe Biden would shut the eff up forever and continue to act like he’s starring in the movie A Quiet Place because as soon as he opens his mouth and makes noise, he gets us all killed. OK?” Charlamagne said.
“There’s already so many people who are reluctantly only voting for Joe Biden because he’s the only option and because Donald J. Trump is that trash.”
In addition to pointing out past presidents who owned slaves, Charlamagne highlighted the purported racist behavior of Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Lyndon B. Johnson. He also pressured Biden to announce his choice for his running mate, which the former vice president said would be a Black woman.
“Joe, you got to hurry up and announce your Black woman VP so I can be enthused about voting for her because I will never be enthused about voting for you.”
As reported by Fox News, Charlamagne used the episode to point to the enthusiasm gap between the two rivals. According to the radio personality, Biden’s alleged struggle to generate excitement is not a positive sign, and his recent remarks could be fueling this purported lack of enthusiasm.
Charlamagne also accused Biden of revising American history with his comment and relinquishing the country from responsibility for its racist past.
Biden made the controversial remarks during a virtual town hall on Wednesday in which he addressed Trump’s use of the phrase “China virus” to describe the coronavirus. In response to his Democratic rival’s accusation, Trump compared himself to Abraham Lincoln, who he claimed was the only other U.S. leader to rival him in his accomplishments for African Americans.
The 77-year-old politician previously found himself in hot water after suggesting that Black voters who support Trump are not African American. He made the comment on The Breakfast Club to Charlamagne, who later pushed the Democratic leader to adopt an agenda that benefits African Americans.
Biden himself has faced accusations of bigotry. Former George W. Bush official Paris Dennard accused the lifelong politician of being a bigot, and accused him of only caring about the advancement of his career.


inquisitr--2020-07-24--Nancy Pelosi Slams Donald Trump’s ‘Suburban Housewives of America’ Tweet: ‘He’s Just Fearmongering’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared on MSNBC ’ s Andrea Mitchell Reports on Friday and slammed Donald Trump for his recent tweet that he directed to the “ Suburban Housewives of America , ” Breitbart wrote .
The president ’ s message suggested that Joe Biden would destroy suburban neighborhoods .
It also comes amid reports that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is losing voters in these regions .
“ It sounds like condescension and disrespect , is what it does , and it also sounds like discrimination and fear baiting , ” Pelosi said .
“ He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ball of his tricks that he does all the time , bigotry , fearmongering , condescension , and distortion.
” Pelosi continued to suggest that American women are smart enough to see through the president ’ s purported strategy before discussing his use of the word “ housewives.
” Afterward , Pelosi contrasted the purported disrespect in Trump ’ s tweet with Florida Rep. Ted Yoho ’ s alleged verbal attacks on progressive New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , who subsequently excoriated the congressman on the floor of the House of Representatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s the same condescension and disrespect , ” Pelosi said .
Trump ’ s tweet linked to a report in the New York Post that claimed Biden has “ disastrous plans ” for the United States ’ suburbs .
According to the report , the presidential candidate ’ s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing plan — which would force affordable housing into suburban towns — is a proposal that seeks to advance an “ Obama-era social engineering scheme.
” Nevertheless , the report notes that Trump is currently trailing Biden in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from women .
“ They need to focus on what ’ s at stake for their families , ” the piece read .
According to The Hill , Trump has faced pushback for his rhetoric on the alleged danger to the suburbs that the former vice president is planning .
Notably , some have accused him of stoking racial tension and have pointed to how fair housing standards would primarily benefit minorities .
Conversely , Trump is pushing the narrative that these standards would destroy American suburbia .
As The Inquisitr reported , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump has offended women with both his treatment of immigrant children and his approach to the pandemic .
According to LeTourneau , this demographic could stifle his plans for re-election .
The columnist also highlighted polls suggesting that Trump is trailing his Democratic rival by historic margins in the suburbia and claimed that these regions drove Democratic wins in the 2018 midterm elections .

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports on Friday and slammed Donald Trump for his recent tweet that he directed to the “Suburban Housewives of America,” Breitbart wrote. The president’s message suggested that Joe Biden would destroy suburban neighborhoods. It also comes amid reports that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is losing voters in these regions.
“It sounds like condescension and disrespect, is what it does, and it also sounds like discrimination and fear baiting,” Pelosi said. “He’s just fearmongering. It’s just a ball of his tricks that he does all the time, bigotry, fearmongering, condescension, and distortion.”
Pelosi continued to suggest that American women are smart enough to see through the president’s purported strategy before discussing his use of the word “housewives.”
“I loved being a housewife when I was a housewife, but I had other things as well, and I had judgment.”
Afterward, Pelosi contrasted the purported disrespect in Trump’s tweet with Florida Rep. Ted Yoho’s alleged verbal attacks on progressive New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who subsequently excoriated the congressman on the floor of the House of Representatives and accused him of misogyny.
“It’s the same condescension and disrespect,” Pelosi said.
Trump’s tweet linked to a report in the New York Post that claimed Biden has “disastrous plans” for the United States’ suburbs. According to the report, the presidential candidate’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing plan — which would force affordable housing into suburban towns — is a proposal that seeks to advance an “Obama-era social engineering scheme.”
Nevertheless, the report notes that Trump is currently trailing Biden in the suburbs in recent polls due to pushback from women.
“They need to focus on what’s at stake for their families,” the piece read.
According to The Hill, Trump has faced pushback for his rhetoric on the alleged danger to the suburbs that the former vice president is planning. Notably, some have accused him of stoking racial tension and have pointed to how fair housing standards would primarily benefit minorities. Conversely, Trump is pushing the narrative that these standards would destroy American suburbia.
As The Inquisitr reported, Washington Monthly columnist Nancy LeTourneau believes that Trump has offended women with both his treatment of immigrant children and his approach to the pandemic. According to LeTourneau, this demographic could stifle his plans for re-election. The columnist also highlighted polls suggesting that Trump is trailing his Democratic rival by historic margins in the suburbia and claimed that these regions drove Democratic wins in the 2018 midterm elections.