westernjournal--2020-10-01--Attention Mainstream Media: Here Are 4 Times That President Trump Denounced White Supremacy

During Tuesday night ’ s presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden , the president was asked to denounce white supremacy .
Since then , numerous outlets have run headlines stating President Trump has “ refused to denounce white supremacy.
” The question posed by moderator Chris Wallace was highly misleading in and of itself : “ You have repeatedly criticized the vice president for not specifically calling out antifa and other left-wing extremist groups , ” Wallace said to Trump .
“ But are you willing , tonight , to condemn white supremacists and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to stand down and not add to the violence in a number of these cities as we saw in Kenosha and as we ’ ve seen in Portland ?
Are you prepared to specifically do that ?
” TRENDING : Trump Challenges Biden To 'Name One ' Law Enforcement Group That Supports Him - Met with Total Silence “ Sure , I ’ m prepared to do that , ” Trump said , answering Wallace ’ s question in the words in which they were asked .
“ But I would say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left wing , not from the right wing .
If you look , I ’ m willing to do anything .
I want to see peace.
” As Trump pointed out , Wallace asked the question in reference to the riots and looting from the left that have become prevalent following the many protests inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement .
A DHS Report from June confirmed there ’ s no evidence that white supremacists have been responsible for violence at the riots .
Nonetheless , outlets continue to bash Trump for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In reality , President Trump has condemned white supremacy , white nationalism , neo-Nazism and the KKK on multiple occasions .
Establishment media outlets often try to nail Trump by claiming he called white supremacists at the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally in 2017 “ very fine people.
” As it turns out , that quote is taken wildly out of context .
RELATED : Moderator for 2nd Debate Worked as Biden 's Intern , Was a Staff Assistant for Dem Sen. Kennedy Only moments later , Trump clarified that he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neo-Nazis present , but rather the protesters in Charlottesville who were opposed to the taking down of a statue of Robert E. Lee .
“ You had some very bad people in that group , but you also had people that were very fine people , on both sides , ” Trump said .
“ You had people in that group that were there to protest the taking down of , to them , a very , very important statue and the renaming of a park from Robert E. Lee to another name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m not talking about the neo-Nazis and the white nationalists — because they should be condemned totally .
But you had many people in that group other than neo-Nazis and white nationalists .
OK ?
And the press has treated them absolutely unfairly.
” When asked if he meant the media was treating white nationalists unfairly , Trump further clarified his statement .
“ No , no .
There were people in that rally — and I looked the night before — if you look , there were people protesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statue of Robert E. Lee .
I ’ m sure in that group there were some bad ones .
The following day it looked like they had some rough , bad people — neo-Nazis , white nationalists , whatever you want to call them , ” Trump explained .
2 .
“ Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs.
” In another statement made after the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville , President Donald Trump again denounced racism , white supremacy and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , we condemn , in the strongest possible terms , this egregious display of hatred , bigotry and violence .
It has no place in America , ” Trump said .
“ Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs .
Including the KKK , neo-Nazis , white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans.
” His stance on white supremacy could not have been any clearer .
Trump again condemned white supremacy during a 2017 speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however , by blasting mainstream media outlets for their dishonest coverage of his Charlottesville remarks .
“ They don ’ t report the facts .
Just like they don ’ t want to report that I spoke out forcefully against hatred , bigotry and violence and strongly condemned the neo-nazis , the white supremacists and the KKK , ” Trump said as reported by KNOE-TV .
“ I openly called for unity , healing and love and they know it because they were all there.
” Then , the president went on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white supremacy .
“ Racism is evil .
… No matter our color , creed , religion or political party , we are all Americans first .
We love our country .
We love our God .
And we love our flag , ” the president said .
“ We must love each other , ” Trump said , “ show affection for each other , and unite together in condemnation of hatred , bigotry and violence.
” 4 .
“ In one voice , our nation must condemn racism , bigotry and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , President Trump gave a White House speech addressing the mass shootings that had recently occurred in both El Paso , Texas , and Dayton , Ohio .
In addressing the shootings , Trump again made it clear that he fully condemns white supremacy and racism .
“ The shooter in El Paso posted a manifesto online consumed by racist hate .
In one voice , our nation must condemn racism , bigotry and white supremacy .
These sinister ideologies must be defeated , ” Trump said , according to a White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in America .
Hatred warps the mind , ravages the heart , and devours the soul .
We have asked the FBI to identify all further resources they need to investigate and disrupt hate crimes and domestic terrorism — whatever they need.
” Despite these clear statements from the president , the media continues to spread lies about him , claiming he refuses to condemn white supremacy .
Clearly , President Trump has vehemently condemned radicalism on the fringes of the right .
Now it ’ s the Democrats ’ turn to condemn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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During Tuesday night’s presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, the president was asked to denounce white supremacy.
Since then, numerous outlets have run headlines stating President Trump has “refused to denounce white supremacy.”
The question posed by moderator Chris Wallace was highly misleading in and of itself:
“You have repeatedly criticized the vice president for not specifically calling out antifa and other left-wing extremist groups,” Wallace said to Trump.
“But are you willing, tonight, to condemn white supremacists and militia groups and to say that they need to stand down and not add to the violence in a number of these cities as we saw in Kenosha and as we’ve seen in Portland? Are you prepared to specifically do that?”
“Sure, I’m prepared to do that,” Trump said, answering Wallace’s question in the words in which they were asked. “But I would say almost everything I see is from the left wing, not from the right wing. If you look, I’m willing to do anything. I want to see peace.”
As Trump pointed out, Wallace asked the question in reference to the riots and looting from the left that have become prevalent following the many protests inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement.
A DHS Report from June confirmed there’s no evidence that white supremacists have been responsible for violence at the riots.
Nonetheless, outlets continue to bash Trump for his alleged refusal to condemn white supremacy.
In reality, President Trump has condemned white supremacy, white nationalism, neo-Nazism and the KKK on multiple occasions.
Numerous Times Trump Denounced White Supremacy It seems that the left only forget moments that don't fit their narrative. Posted by The Western Journal on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
1. “[T]hey should be condemned totally.”
Establishment media outlets often try to nail Trump by claiming he called white supremacists at the Charlottesville Unite the Right rally in 2017 “very fine people.”
As it turns out, that quote is taken wildly out of context.
Only moments later, Trump clarified that he was not talking about the white supremacists or neo-Nazis present, but rather the protesters in Charlottesville who were opposed to the taking down of a statue of Robert E. Lee.
“You had some very bad people in that group, but you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides,” Trump said. “You had people in that group that were there to protest the taking down of, to them, a very, very important statue and the renaming of a park from Robert E. Lee to another name.
“And you had people — and I’m not talking about the neo-Nazis and the white nationalists — because they should be condemned totally. But you had many people in that group other than neo-Nazis and white nationalists. OK? And the press has treated them absolutely unfairly.”
When asked if he meant the media was treating white nationalists unfairly, Trump further clarified his statement.
“No, no. There were people in that rally — and I looked the night before — if you look, there were people protesting very quietly the taking down of the statue of Robert E. Lee. I’m sure in that group there were some bad ones. The following day it looked like they had some rough, bad people — neo-Nazis, white nationalists, whatever you want to call them,” Trump explained.
2. “Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs.”
In another statement made after the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, President Donald Trump again denounced racism, white supremacy and the KKK.
“As I said on Saturday, we condemn, in the strongest possible terms, this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence. It has no place in America,” Trump said.
“Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs. Including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans.”
His stance on white supremacy could not have been any clearer.
3. “Racism is evil.”
Trump again condemned white supremacy during a 2017 speech in Phoenix, Arizona.
He began, however, by blasting mainstream media outlets for their dishonest coverage of his Charlottesville remarks.
“They don’t report the facts. Just like they don’t want to report that I spoke out forcefully against hatred, bigotry and violence and strongly condemned the neo-nazis, the white supremacists and the KKK,” Trump said as reported by KNOE-TV.
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“I openly called for unity, healing and love and they know it because they were all there.”
Then, the president went on to reiterate his stance on racism and white supremacy.
“Racism is evil. … No matter our color, creed, religion or political party, we are all Americans first. We love our country. We love our God. And we love our flag,” the president said.
“We must love each other,” Trump said, “show affection for each other, and unite together in condemnation of hatred, bigotry and violence.”
4. “In one voice, our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy.”
In August of 2019, President Trump gave a White House speech addressing the mass shootings that had recently occurred in both El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio.
In addressing the shootings, Trump again made it clear that he fully condemns white supremacy and racism.
“The shooter in El Paso posted a manifesto online consumed by racist hate. In one voice, our nation must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy. These sinister ideologies must be defeated,” Trump said, according to a White House transcript.
“Hate has no place in America. Hatred warps the mind, ravages the heart, and devours the soul. We have asked the FBI to identify all further resources they need to investigate and disrupt hate crimes and domestic terrorism — whatever they need.”
Despite these clear statements from the president, the media continues to spread lies about him, claiming he refuses to condemn white supremacy.
Clearly, President Trump has vehemently condemned radicalism on the fringes of the right. Now it’s the Democrats’ turn to condemn the radicals and racists on the left.
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--McEnany Schools Reporter, Blows the Idea that Trump Hasn’t Denounced White Supremacy Out of the Wate

McEnany Schools Reporter, Blows the Idea that Trump Hasn’t Denounced White Supremacy Out of the Water

The establishment media has found its latest false charge against President Donald Trump , thanks to a debate question from Fox News host Chris Wallace on Tuesday , and reporters are now asking him through his administration officials if he will denounce white supremacy for the bajillionth time .
The latest media hoax , which is designed to make the president appear sympathetic to white supremacists , follows an answer he gave Wallace during Tuesday ’ s debate .
Two media cycles over the question led White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany to school Fox News reporter John Roberts on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked McEnany , “ I would like to ask you for a definitive and declarative statement without ambiguity or deflection .
As the person who speaks for the president , does the president denounce white supremacism and groups that espouse it in all their forms ?
” McEnany quickly made mincemeat of Roberts and his question .
She responded : “ This has been answered .
Yesterday by the president himself .
The day before by the president himself on the debate stage .
The president was asked this .
He said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he was point-blank asked , ‘ Do you denounce white supremacy , ’ and he said ‘ I have always denounced any form of that.
’ ” McEnany then rattled off even more examples of the president condemning white supremacy .
That wasn ’ t enough for Roberts , who asked accused McEnany of “ reading a bunch of quotes from the past.
” “ I ’ m just asking you to put this to rest… Can you right now denounce white supremacy… ?
” McEnany responded , “ I just did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contriving a storyline and a narrative.
” Of course , that ’ s exactly what Roberts was doing .
Roberts wasn ’ t seeking an answer to a question , he was seeking to make an inference by appearing to ask a question .
RELATED : Moderator for 2nd Debate Worked as Biden 's Intern , Was a Staff Assistant for Dem Sen. Kennedy Needless to say , the exchange between Roberts and McEnany garnered a lot of attention online : Roberts , apparently rattled by McEnany and all of the attention on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Fox News .
Roberts said on the network : “ For all of you on Twitter who are hammering me for asking that question , I don ’ t care .
Because it ’ s a question that needs to be asked , and clearly the president ’ s Republican colleagues a mile away from here are looking for an answer for it too .
So stop deflecting .
Stop blaming the media.
” Of course , Roberts ’ question was merely a continuation of the veiled attack launched against Trump during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wallace , in which Trump told right-wing groups to back off from interacting with leftist rioters , and rightly pointed out that the leftists have been behind most of the country ’ s political violence this year .
Trump , hit from two directions , said “ stand by , ” as opposed to “ stand down , ” and so now we ’ re at an intersection where a president who just designated the KKK and antifa as terror groups , according to the New York Post , is at the center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to white supremacy .
Ironically , the Proud Boys have also denounced white supremacy : Biden , meanwhile , referred to antifa as an “ idea ” during the debate and was not pressed on the issue .
Ideas , of course , don ’ t target and apparently assassinate Trump supporters in Portland , Oregon .
But back to Roberts , whose question was part of a contrived media narrative , just like so many others .
Trump has always disavowed white supremacy , and was never linked to white supremacist ideas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican .
And as McEnany pointed out in a Twitter post , Roberts ’ own wife , ABC News correspondent Kyra Phillips , had tweeted out word on Wednesday that Trump had denounced white supremacy .
The premise of Roberts ’ question was the point , and not the answer .
Of course , the only thing gained from Roberts ’ attempting to bait McEnany with a loaded question on Thursday is that we continue to learn that Fox News , outside of a few blocks in the evening and early morning , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loyal audience by reporting the truth .
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The establishment media has found its latest false charge against President Donald Trump, thanks to a debate question from Fox News host Chris Wallace on Tuesday, and reporters are now asking him through his administration officials if he will denounce white supremacy for the bajillionth time.
The latest media hoax, which is designed to make the president appear sympathetic to white supremacists, follows an answer he gave Wallace during Tuesday’s debate.
Two media cycles over the question led White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany to school Fox News reporter John Roberts on Thursday at a news briefing.
Watch the exchange here:
Roberts asked McEnany, “I would like to ask you for a definitive and declarative statement without ambiguity or deflection. As the person who speaks for the president, does the president denounce white supremacism and groups that espouse it in all their forms?”
McEnany quickly made mincemeat of Roberts and his question.
She responded: “This has been answered. Yesterday by the president himself. The day before by the president himself on the debate stage. The president was asked this. He said, ‘sure’ three times. Yesterday, he was point-blank asked, ‘Do you denounce white supremacy,’ and he said ‘I have always denounced any form of that.’”
McEnany then rattled off even more examples of the president condemning white supremacy.
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That wasn’t enough for Roberts, who asked accused McEnany of “reading a bunch of quotes from the past.”
“I’m just asking you to put this to rest… Can you right now denounce white supremacy…?”
McEnany responded, “I just did,” before accusing Roberts of “contriving a storyline and a narrative.”
Of course, that’s exactly what Roberts was doing.
Roberts wasn’t seeking an answer to a question, he was seeking to make an inference by appearing to ask a question.
Needless to say, the exchange between Roberts and McEnany garnered a lot of attention online:
.@PressSec blows the idea that President Trump hasn’t denounced White Supremacy out of the water. pic.twitter.com/DJ9PYV7FPo — Benny (@bennyjohnson) October 1, 2020
If she said “yes,” they’d ask why they can’t hear that from the president’s own mouth. Which is why she’s challenging the premise of the question by reading off a list of things that were, previously, said by Trump himself. https://t.co/qJCEQK8nzM — Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) October 1, 2020
The problem w/the question “will the President condemn white supremacy?” is that the future tense implies he hasn’t. That is precisely why Kayleigh lists off every time that the President has. It’s not evasive. It’s challenging the premise. People like Aaron believe you’re dumb. https://t.co/hQLGqSsaBA — Erielle Davidson (@politicalelle) October 1, 2020
She literally reads quotes from Trump denouncing “racism, bigotry and white supremacy.” Did you even watch the video? https://t.co/UNGxXt2cPT — Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) October 1, 2020
I’ve really never seen anything like this. McEnany reads Trump’s denunciation from *yesterday*, and the reporters dismiss it as being a “past statement”. I guess they expire quickly. These people just create their own reality as they go. https://t.co/mbm7YHYMMR — The Partyman (@PartymanRandy) October 1, 2020
Roberts, apparently rattled by McEnany and all of the attention on Twitter, later threw a tantrum live on Fox News.
Roberts said on the network: “For all of you on Twitter who are hammering me for asking that question, I don’t care. Because it’s a question that needs to be asked, and clearly the president’s Republican colleagues a mile away from here are looking for an answer for it too. So stop deflecting. Stop blaming the media.”
“I’m tired of it,” he muttered.
Wow! Fox’s @johnrobertsFox hits back at Twitter users after being criticized by some for asking @PressSec to denounce white supremacy: “For all of you on Twitter who are hammering me for asking the question, I don’t care. Stop deflecting. Stop blaming the media. I’m tired of it.” pic.twitter.com/RyMwc4SuaQ — TV News HQ (@TVNewsHQ) October 1, 2020
Of course, Roberts’ question was merely a continuation of the veiled attack launched against Trump during Tuesday’s debate in Cleveland by Wallace, in which Trump told right-wing groups to back off from interacting with leftist rioters, and rightly pointed out that the leftists have been behind most of the country’s political violence this year.
Chris Wallace: “Are you willing, tonight, to condemn white supremacists and militia groups…?” President Trump: “Sure, I’m willing to do that…Proud Boys, stand back and stand by! But I’ll tell you what…somebody’s got to do something about Antifa and the left.” pic.twitter.com/9gJ8qyO4hL — CSPAN (@cspan) September 30, 2020
People are missing that when Wallace asked if Trump would condemn white supremacists HE SPECIFICALLY ASKED Trump to tell them to “stand down.” Trump said “sure” 3x and then used Wallace’s OWN WORDS to tell Proud Boys to “stand down.” WATCH THE CLIP ⬇pic.twitter.com/E8wRrpJaDX — Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) September 30, 2020
Wallace: “Are you willing to condemn white supremacists?” Trump: “Sure.” Wallace: “And to say that they need to stand down” Trump: “Sure, I’m prepared to do it. Give me a name.” Biden: “Proud Boys.” Trump: “Proud Boys, stand back & stand by.” THAT’s the truth. MSM is lying. — Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) October 1, 2020
Trump, hit from two directions, said “stand by,” as opposed to “stand down,” and so now we’re at an intersection where a president who just designated the KKK and antifa as terror groups, according to the New York Post, is at the center of another manufactured media controversy linking him to white supremacy.
Ironically, the Proud Boys have also denounced white supremacy:
“I will go out and say that the #ProudBoys as a whole, I will say this on behalf of the entire national organization, denounce white supremacy.” – Thad, Chief of the Proud Boys Salt Lake Utah Chapter pic.twitter.com/WGlUEx3jeF — ????? ?????? (@brian_schnee) October 1, 2020
Biden, meanwhile, referred to antifa as an “idea” during the debate and was not pressed on the issue.
Ideas, of course, don’t target and apparently assassinate Trump supporters in Portland, Oregon.
But back to Roberts, whose question was part of a contrived media narrative, just like so many others.
Trump has always disavowed white supremacy, and was never linked to white supremacist ideas until he ran for office as a Republican.
Wow, this is Chris Wallace asking Trump the same question in 2016. Any “journalists” wanna share this? pic.twitter.com/mEghsVGvIo — Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) October 1, 2020
And as McEnany pointed out in a Twitter post, Roberts’ own wife, ABC News correspondent Kyra Phillips, had tweeted out word on Wednesday that Trump had denounced white supremacy.
On the LEFT: Trump denounces white supremacy on Wednesday while speaking to John Roberts’ wife On the RIGHT: 24 hours later, John Roberts wonders why Trump hasn’t denounced white supremacists pic.twitter.com/qRqIUVwXbi — Kelb Hull (@CalebJHull) October 1, 2020
The premise of Roberts’ question was the point, and not the answer.
Of course, the only thing gained from Roberts’ attempting to bait McEnany with a loaded question on Thursday is that we continue to learn that Fox News, outside of a few blocks in the evening and early morning, no longer appears interested in serving its loyal audience by reporting the truth.
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Ted Cruz Scorches Comey During Hearing: ‘Deliberately Corrupt or Woefully Incompetent’

On Wednesday , former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee .
Senate Democrats , per the usual arrangement , spent much of their time posturing and grandstanding .
But Senate Republicans , including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz , slammed Comey for his leadership during “ Crossfire Hurricane , ” the FBI ’ s investigation into the Trump campaign ’ s supposed ties with Russia .
After committee chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Sen. Mike Lee of Utah took Comey to task , Cruz stepped up to the plate , and he didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Comey ’ s previous testimony regarding his knowledge of FBI leaks is completely at odds with statements made by Andrew McCabe , former deputy director of the FBI .
“ On May 3 , 2017 , in this committee , Chairman Grassley asked you point blank , quote , ‘ Have you ever been an anonymous source in news reports about matters relating to the Trump investigation or the Clinton investigation ?
’ You responded under oath , quote , ‘ Never.
’ “ He then asked you , quote , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI to be an anonymous source in news reports about the Trump investigation or the Clinton administration ?
’ You responded again under oath , ‘ No , ' ” Cruz said .
“ Now as you know Mr. McCabe , who works for you , has publicly and repeatedly stated that he leaked information to The Wall Street Journal and that you were directly aware of it and that you directly authorized it .
Now , what Mr. McCabe is saying and what you testified to this committee can not both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other is false .
Who ’ s telling the truth ?
” Cruz is right : The statements made by Comey and McCabe are mutually exclusive .
One of them must be lying .
Comey , for his part , stood by his 2017 testimony , tacitly throwing McCabe ( who is slated to testify before the Judiciary Committee next week ) under the bus .
“ This investigation of the president was corrupt , the FBI and the Department of Justice were politicized and weaponized , and in my opinion there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliberately corrupt or woefully incompetent .
RELATED : Sen. Mike Lee Shreds Comey in Senate Hearing : 'You Do n't Seem To Know Anything' “ And I don ’ t believe you were incompetent.
” Cruz concluded , “ This has done severe damage to the professionals and the honorable men and women at the FBI , because law enforcement should not be used as a political weapon and that is the legacy you ’ ve left.
” That is Comey ’ s legacy — and Comey needed to hear it .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take place under his watch , and he must be held accountable .
Thus , Cruz was right to call him out .
The FBI used to be seen as a largely apolitical organization that proudly served this country , but no more .
The last few years have clearly revealed that many members of the FBI ’ s leadership were partisan hacks who were unable to put their biases and agendas aside in order to do their jobs .
Comey and his acolytes still want him to be seen as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ propaganda like his memoir , “ A Higher Loyalty , ” and the Showtime miniseries “ The Comey Rule ” while ignoring the very real damage Comey has done to the FBI and its reputation .
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On Wednesday, former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate Democrats, per the usual arrangement, spent much of their time posturing and grandstanding.
But Senate Republicans, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, slammed Comey for his leadership during “Crossfire Hurricane,” the FBI’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s supposed ties with Russia.
After committee chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Sen. Mike Lee of Utah took Comey to task, Cruz stepped up to the plate, and he didn’t hold back.
He pointed out that Comey’s previous testimony regarding his knowledge of FBI leaks is completely at odds with statements made by Andrew McCabe, former deputy director of the FBI.
“On May 3, 2017, in this committee, Chairman Grassley asked you point blank, quote, ‘Have you ever been an anonymous source in news reports about matters relating to the Trump investigation or the Clinton investigation?’ You responded under oath, quote, ‘Never.’
“He then asked you, quote, ‘Have you ever authorized someone else at the FBI to be an anonymous source in news reports about the Trump investigation or the Clinton administration?’ You responded again under oath, ‘No,'” Cruz said.
“Now as you know Mr. McCabe, who works for you, has publicly and repeatedly stated that he leaked information to The Wall Street Journal and that you were directly aware of it and that you directly authorized it. Now, what Mr. McCabe is saying and what you testified to this committee cannot both be true.
“One or the other is false. Who’s telling the truth?”
Cruz is right: The statements made by Comey and McCabe are mutually exclusive. One of them must be lying.
Comey, for his part, stood by his 2017 testimony, tacitly throwing McCabe (who is slated to testify before the Judiciary Committee next week) under the bus.
Then Cruz landed the knockout punch.
“This investigation of the president was corrupt, the FBI and the Department of Justice were politicized and weaponized, and in my opinion there are only two possibilities: That you were deliberately corrupt or woefully incompetent.
“And I don’t believe you were incompetent.”
@Comey is either a liar, or he was just shocking bad at his job as Director of the FBI. Or both. https://t.co/8FzzgeloKF — Erin Hates Everything (@heyitsmeerin) September 30, 2020
Cruz concluded, “This has done severe damage to the professionals and the honorable men and women at the FBI, because law enforcement should not be used as a political weapon and that is the legacy you’ve left.”
Sen. Ted Cruz to Comey: “This has done severe damage to the professionals and the honorable men and women at the FBI because law enforcement should not be used a political weapon. That is the legacy you’ve left.”
pic.twitter.com/E5Hu7OEwKf — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) September 30, 2020
That is Comey’s legacy — and Comey needed to hear it.
The former FBI director allowed a political investigation to take place under his watch, and he must be held accountable.
Thus, Cruz was right to call him out.
The FBI used to be seen as a largely apolitical organization that proudly served this country, but no more.
The last few years have clearly revealed that many members of the FBI’s leadership were partisan hacks who were unable to put their biases and agendas aside in order to do their jobs.
Comey and his acolytes still want him to be seen as a hero and a patriot.
They pedal propaganda like his memoir, “A Higher Loyalty,” and the Showtime miniseries “The Comey Rule” while ignoring the very real damage Comey has done to the FBI and its reputation.
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Fox Reporter Loses Temper When Called Out for Continuing To Ask About White Supremacy

Fox News chief White House correspondent John Roberts may have succeeded where Donald Trump and his team have struggled when it comes to flipping the narrative on the “ white supremacy ” issue in favor of the president .
Roberts received blowback online for pushing White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany multiple times Thursday to declare unequivocally that Trump denounces white supremacy .
She answered his question squarely , yet Roberts was unwilling to accept her response and became angry on air when discussing the exchange afterward on Fox News .
“ For all of you on Twitter who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t care , ” Roberts declared during a live shot from the North Lawn of the White House .
“ Because it ’ s a question that needs to be asked , and clearly , the president ’ s Republican colleagues a mile away from here are looking for an answer for it too .
So stop deflecting , stop blaming the media .
TRENDING : Trump Challenges Biden To 'Name One ' Law Enforcement Group That Supports Him - Met with Total Silence “ I ’ m tired of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miffed .
Let ’ s look at his back and forth with McEnany more closely .
“ I ’ d like to ask you for a definitive and declarative statement , without ambiguity or deflection : As the person who speaks for the president , does the president denounce white supremacism and groups that espouse it in all their forms ?
” Roberts asked .
“ This has been answered yesterday by the president himself , ” McEnany replied .
“ The day before by the president himself .
On the debate stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said , ‘ Sure , ’ three times .
Yesterday he was point blank asked , ‘ Do you denounce white supremacy ? '
” “ I ’ ve always denounced any form of that , ” she quoted Trump saying .
RELATED : Moderator for 2nd Debate Worked as Biden 's Intern , Was a Staff Assistant for Dem Sen. Kennedy The only reason Trump even mentioned the Proud Boys by name at the debate is because Democratic nominee Joe Biden brought them up first .
“ [ A ] re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and militia groups and to say that they need to stand down and not add to the violence in a number of these cities as we saw in Kenosha and as we ’ ve seen in Portland ?
” debate moderator Chris Wallace asked .
Putting aside the “ Are you still beating your wife ?
” implications of the loaded , biased question , Trump responded clearly .
“ Sure , I ’ m willing to do that , ” the president said , then asking which group Wallace would like him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand back and stand by , ” Trump said , turning toward Biden and employing the same “ stand down ” language Wallace had used in the question .
A reporter asked the president on Wednesday at the White House what he meant when he said the Proud Boys should “ stand back and stand by.
” “ I don ’ t know who the Proud Boys are , ” Trump answered .
“ You have to give me a definition because I really don ’ t know who they are.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand down .
Let law enforcement do their work , ” he added .
The president was also asked whether he denounced white supremacists more broadly .
“ I ’ ve always denounced any form of any of that , ” he said .
McEnany pointed out on Thursday that Trump “ has condemned white supremacy more than any president in modern history.
” “ You ’ re contriving a story line and a narrative , ” she said to Roberts .
He didn ’ t accept the response , following up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supremacy and the groups that espouse it ?
” “ You read a bunch of quotes from the past , ” he shot back .
The past ?
Among other quotes , she included what he said at the debate and on Wednesday to reporters .
How much more recent is necessary ?
McEnany also pointed out to Roberts that the president designated both the Ku Klux Klan and antifa as domestic terror groups last week while introducing his black empowerment “ Platinum Plan ” during a speech in front of a group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His record on this is unmistakable and it ’ s shameful the media refused to cover it , ” she said .
Roberts ’ line of questioning and his angry response afterward were bizarre .
The establishment media , Joe Biden , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats have been labeling Trump a racist for years , as they did with George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan before him .
This most recent push , assisted by Roberts , may have succeeded in finally flipping the narrative so the American people say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can judge for ourselves if Trump is a racist.
” His record of lifting up people of all races is clear .
If Trump is a racist , he ’ s not very good at it .
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Fox News chief White House correspondent John Roberts may have succeeded where Donald Trump and his team have struggled when it comes to flipping the narrative on the “white supremacy” issue in favor of the president.
Roberts received blowback online for pushing White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany multiple times Thursday to declare unequivocally that Trump denounces white supremacy.
She answered his question squarely, yet Roberts was unwilling to accept her response and became angry on air when discussing the exchange afterward on Fox News.
“For all of you on Twitter who are hammering me for asking that question — I don’t care,” Roberts declared during a live shot from the North Lawn of the White House.
“Because it’s a question that needs to be asked, and clearly, the president’s Republican colleagues a mile away from here are looking for an answer for it too. So stop deflecting, stop blaming the media.
“I’m tired of it.” he added, clearly very miffed.
Fox News’s John Roberts regarding his question to Press Secretary McEnany on the president condemning white supremacy: “And for all of you on Twitter who are hammering me for asking that question, I don’t care…Stop deflecting. Stop blaming the media. I’m tired of it.” pic.twitter.com/j6BDrcrj0D — Townhall.com (@townhallcom) October 1, 2020
Let’s look at his back and forth with McEnany more closely.
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“I’d like to ask you for a definitive and declarative statement, without ambiguity or deflection: As the person who speaks for the president, does the president denounce white supremacism and groups that espouse it in all their forms?” Roberts asked.
“This has been answered yesterday by the president himself,” McEnany replied. “The day before by the president himself. On the debate stage, the president was asked this. He said, ‘Sure,’ three times. Yesterday he was point blank asked, ‘Do you denounce white supremacy?'”
“I’ve always denounced any form of that,” she quoted Trump saying.
.@PressSec blows the idea that President Trump hasn’t denounced White Supremacy out of the water. pic.twitter.com/DJ9PYV7FPo — Benny (@bennyjohnson) October 1, 2020
McEnany is absolutely right.
The only reason Trump even mentioned the Proud Boys by name at the debate is because Democratic nominee Joe Biden brought them up first.
“[A]re you willing tonight to condemn white supremacists and militia groups and to say that they need to stand down and not add to the violence in a number of these cities as we saw in Kenosha and as we’ve seen in Portland?” debate moderator Chris Wallace asked.
Putting aside the “Are you still beating your wife?” implications of the loaded, biased question, Trump responded clearly.
“Sure, I’m willing to do that,” the president said, then asking which group Wallace would like him to condemn.
“Proud Boys,” Biden called out.
“Proud Boys, stand back and stand by,” Trump said, turning toward Biden and employing the same “stand down” language Wallace had used in the question.
A reporter asked the president on Wednesday at the White House what he meant when he said the Proud Boys should “stand back and stand by.”
“I don’t know who the Proud Boys are,” Trump answered. “You have to give me a definition because I really don’t know who they are.”
“I can only say they have to stand down. Let law enforcement do their work,” he added.
The president was also asked whether he denounced white supremacists more broadly.
“I’ve always denounced any form of any of that,” he said.
McEnany pointed out on Thursday that Trump “has condemned white supremacy more than any president in modern history.”
“You’re contriving a story line and a narrative,” she said to Roberts.
He didn’t accept the response, following up, “Can you right now denounce white supremacy and the groups that espouse it?”
“I just did,” she answered.
“You read a bunch of quotes from the past,” he shot back.
The past? Among other quotes, she included what he said at the debate and on Wednesday to reporters. How much more recent is necessary?
McEnany also pointed out to Roberts that the president designated both the Ku Klux Klan and antifa as domestic terror groups last week while introducing his black empowerment “Platinum Plan” during a speech in front of a group of African-American supporters in Atlanta.
“His record on this is unmistakable and it’s shameful the media refused to cover it,” she said.
Roberts’ line of questioning and his angry response afterward were bizarre.
The establishment media, Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats have been labeling Trump a racist for years, as they did with George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan before him.
This most recent push, assisted by Roberts, may have succeeded in finally flipping the narrative so the American people say, “Enough of the silliness. We can judge for ourselves if Trump is a racist.”
His record of lifting up people of all races is clear.
If Trump is a racist, he’s not very good at it.
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Hillary Clinton Roasted After Attempt To Question Trump’s ‘First Allegiance’ Blows Up in Her Face

Hillary Clinton has spent her entire public life hurling accusations against her political opponents to hide the truth about herself .
But in a Twitter post on Thursday , she put even that sordid past to shame .
The former first lady , senator and secretary of state took to social media to claim , ludicrously , that President Donald Trump ’ s “ first allegiance ” is not to the American people .
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Within days of news breaking that U.S. intelligence officials had referred Clinton ’ s presidential campaign in 2016 to the FBI for an investigation of its potential role in a plan to smear then-candidate Donald Trump as a tool of Russian intelligence , the woman who ’ d been all but anointed to the presidency by the mainstream media is accusing the man who defeated her of disloyalty to the country .
But if the social media response is any indication , the country isn ’ t buying what Clinton is selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few knee-jerk “ attagirl ” -type tweets from diehards who still haven ’ t gotten over what happened on Nov. 8-9 , 2016 , and the expected juvenile snarking from the kind of Trump haters who make up the base of the Democratic Party .
But the vast , vast majority mocked Clinton mercilessly .
RELATED : Sen. Mike Lee Shreds Comey in Senate Hearing : 'You Do n't Seem To Know Anything' Clinton , with her record of serial lies to the American people going back to her White House days through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her 2016 campaign , is in no position to question Trump ’ s loyalty .
This is the woman who oversaw the sellout of American uranium deposits to the Russian government while her husband , a former American president , was collecting a half-million speaking fee in Moscow .
She ’ s the woman who took part in deceiving the country about the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi , Libya — so then-President Barack Obama would not be publicly blamed for them as he headed toward re-election .
And all of this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinton was using a private email server that exposed both herself and her country to infiltration by foreign intelligence services .
Of every American in public life , Clinton ’ s past makes her likely the least qualified to question whether Trump ’ s loyalties are truly to the country — particularly after a term in office in which literally every step he ’ s taken has been to further American interests , whether improving the economy at home or destroying terrorism abroad .
And social media users let her know it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the kind of blowback Clinton received : The fact that a woman with a trail of scandal as long as Hillary Clinton ’ s has the gall to attack the patriotism of anyone — much less the man in the Oval Office , is a testament to just how shameless three decades of life in the soft-focus spotlight of a fawning mainstream media have made her .
Clinton knows full well the American media will never attack her — or even cover her — with anything like the intensity Trump and every member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full well the Washington establishment that supported her to succeed Barack Obama is full of toadies , sycophants and bootlicking liars who pine for the restoration of Democratic power in the White House .
And she knows that accusing her political opponents of the very crimes she ’ s guilty of is the best weapon she can use to deflect attention from her own considerable faults .
She ’ s spent a lifetime learning that , and putting that knowledge to use — and the country has suffered grievously for it .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been too far , even for Clinton and her most blindly partisan supporters .
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Hillary Clinton has spent her entire public life hurling accusations against her political opponents to hide the truth about herself.
But in a Twitter post on Thursday, she put even that sordid past to shame.
The former first lady, senator and secretary of state took to social media to claim, ludicrously, that President Donald Trump’s “first allegiance” is not to the American people.
Donald Trump has demonstrated repeatedly that his first allegiance is not to the United States of America. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 1, 2020
The response she got could not have been what she was looking for.
Projection at its finest. — Rebecca Duffy (@RebeccaDuffy11) October 1, 2020
Pretty sure you should sit this one out — Zenjentree (@zenjentree) October 1, 2020
It’s a classic Clinton construction.
Within days of news breaking that U.S. intelligence officials had referred Clinton’s presidential campaign in 2016 to the FBI for an investigation of its potential role in a plan to smear then-candidate Donald Trump as a tool of Russian intelligence, the woman who’d been all but anointed to the presidency by the mainstream media is accusing the man who defeated her of disloyalty to the country.
(Not surprisingly, that same mainstream media has largely ignored what could be a blockbuster revelation.)
But if the social media response is any indication, the country isn’t buying what Clinton is selling.
Of course, there were a few knee-jerk “attagirl”-type tweets from diehards who still haven’t gotten over what happened on Nov. 8-9, 2016, and the expected juvenile snarking from the kind of Trump haters who make up the base of the Democratic Party. But the vast, vast majority mocked Clinton mercilessly.
Clinton, with her record of serial lies to the American people going back to her White House days through her time at the State Department to her 2016 campaign, is in no position to question Trump’s loyalty.
This is the woman who oversaw the sellout of American uranium deposits to the Russian government while her husband, a former American president, was collecting a half-million speaking fee in Moscow.
She’s the woman who took part in deceiving the country about the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya — so then-President Barack Obama would not be publicly blamed for them as he headed toward re-election.
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And all of this, and much more, took place while Clinton was using a private email server that exposed both herself and her country to infiltration by foreign intelligence services.
Of every American in public life, Clinton’s past makes her likely the least qualified to question whether Trump’s loyalties are truly to the country — particularly after a term in office in which literally every step he’s taken has been to further American interests, whether improving the economy at home or destroying terrorism abroad.
And social media users let her know it. Here’s a small sample of the kind of blowback Clinton received:
1000% NOT TRUE. He literally shows daily how much he loves this country. Were you looking in the mirror? — Elizabeth Mapplebeck (@ElizabethMapp) October 1, 2020
The temerity to make a claim such as this. She is a grifter. She has only ever cared about enriching herself. — Protect children and animalsⓋ formerly Teresa (@StudentOfDrA) October 1, 2020
You’re one to talk. The Clintons have shown that their first allegiance is to the Clintons. — Vicky Schiewe (@VickySchiewe) October 1, 2020
Your server was wide open to China. Sit this one out lady. — ꧁???????? ???????????꧂?? (@BowhuntressInMI) October 1, 2020
Especially after letting those men die in Benghazi! Oh wait, nm that was you! pic.twitter.com/x1Qkyef9RU — Jay sez FILL THE SEAT! (@DonaldW10391469) October 1, 2020
The fact that a woman with a trail of scandal as long as Hillary Clinton’s has the gall to attack the patriotism of anyone — much less the man in the Oval Office, is a testament to just how shameless three decades of life in the soft-focus spotlight of a fawning mainstream media have made her.
Clinton knows full well the American media will never attack her — or even cover her — with anything like the intensity Trump and every member of his family receives.
She knows full well the Washington establishment that supported her to succeed Barack Obama is full of toadies, sycophants and bootlicking liars who pine for the restoration of Democratic power in the White House.
And she knows that accusing her political opponents of the very crimes she’s guilty of is the best weapon she can use to deflect attention from her own considerable faults.
She’s spent a lifetime learning that, and putting that knowledge to use — and the country has suffered grievously for it.
But her Twitter post on Thursday should have been too far, even for Clinton and her most blindly partisan supporters.
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Video: Biden Says Arabic Word Frequently Used by Muslims During Debate

The Biden campaign confirmed his use of the word .
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Bradley Cooper's latest role has not gone down well with everyone, particularly with regard to his use of a prosthetic nose.


westernjournal--2020-10-01--Video: Trump Speaks Out After Heated Debate – ‘Two on One Was Not Surprising, But Fun’

‘ Biden REFUSED to use the term , LAW & ORDER !
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Chris Wallace Lauds His Own Debate Performance: ‘I Did as Well as I Could’

While Fox News host Chris Wallace has been almost universally panned over his performance during Tuesday ’ s presidential debate in Ohio , the moderator has graded himself generously .
The “ Fox News Sunday ” host lost control of a rowdy debate in Cleveland and was one half of a duo which ganged up on President Donald Trump , if you ask supporters of the president .
The president commented on the perceived bias against him moments into the event .
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Despite these and other instances of being anything but the “ invisible ” moderator Wallace said he aspired to be prior to the debate , he was noted by many who watched as perhaps the most prominent personality on stage .
The Fox News host was criticized online by some of his network colleagues .
Still , Wallace , in essence , patted himself on the back in a Wednesday interview with The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I did as well as I could , so I don ’ t have any second thoughts there , ” Wallace told the paper .
“ I ’ m just disappointed with the results .
For me , but much more importantly , I ’ m disappointed for the country , because it could have been a much more useful evening than it turned out to be , ” he added .
Also during the interview , Wallace warned C-SPAN host Steve Scully , who will moderate the next debate , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of interruptions .
“ If either man goes down this road , I hope you ’ ll be quicker to realize what ’ s going on than I was .
I didn ’ t have that advance warning , ” Wallace stated .
The Fox News host also said during the interview , “ I ’ m just sad with the way last night turned out.
” “ I ’ ve read some of the reviews .
I know people think , well , gee , I didn ’ t jump in soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Trump for his frequent interruptions .
“ I guess I didn ’ t realize — and there was no way you could , hindsight being 20/20 — that [ interrupting ] was going to be the president ’ s strategy , not just for the beginning of the debate but the entire debate.
” Wallace said that after the debate , he was offered a glass of champagne by FOX Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott .
He said he accepted the drink , but told The Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The debate was such a debacle that the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Wednesday that it would change the format of the next two debates .
The commission has not yet announced what those changes will be .
The next debate between Biden and Trump is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Miami .
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While Fox News host Chris Wallace has been almost universally panned over his performance during Tuesday’s presidential debate in Ohio, the moderator has graded himself generously.
The “Fox News Sunday” host lost control of a rowdy debate in Cleveland and was one half of a duo which ganged up on President Donald Trump, if you ask supporters of the president.
The president commented on the perceived bias against him moments into the event.
Trump to Wallace: “First of all I guess I’m debating you not him”. pic.twitter.com/wrbOJrLXMP — Benny (@bennyjohnson) September 30, 2020
Wallace also interrupted the president five times for every one time he interrupted Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, according to the Trump campaign.
Chris Wallace only interrupted Joe Biden 15 times. Wallace interrupted President Trump 76 times! #Debates2020 — Trump War Room – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) September 30, 2020
Despite these and other instances of being anything but the “invisible” moderator Wallace said he aspired to be prior to the debate, he was noted by many who watched as perhaps the most prominent personality on stage.
The Fox News host was criticized online by some of his network colleagues.
Trump is debating the moderator and Biden. — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) September 30, 2020
Why is @JoeBiden allowed to interrupt? @realDonaldTrump is not — Brian Kilmeade (@kilmeade) September 30, 2020
That was not good — GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) September 30, 2020
Still, Wallace, in essence, patted himself on the back in a Wednesday interview with The New York Times.
“Generally speaking, I did as well as I could, so I don’t have any second thoughts there,” Wallace told the paper.
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“I’m just disappointed with the results. For me, but much more importantly, I’m disappointed for the country, because it could have been a much more useful evening than it turned out to be,” he added.
Also during the interview, Wallace warned C-SPAN host Steve Scully, who will moderate the next debate, that he should be prepared for a number of interruptions.
“If either man goes down this road, I hope you’ll be quicker to realize what’s going on than I was. I didn’t have that advance warning,” Wallace stated.
The Fox News host also said during the interview, “I’m just sad with the way last night turned out.”
“I’ve read some of the reviews. I know people think, well, gee, I didn’t jump in soon enough.”
He also pointed the finger at Trump for his frequent interruptions.
“I guess I didn’t realize — and there was no way you could, hindsight being 20/20 — that [interrupting] was going to be the president’s strategy, not just for the beginning of the debate but the entire debate.”
Wallace said that after the debate, he was offered a glass of champagne by FOX Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott.
He said he accepted the drink, but told The Times he was not in a celebratory mood.
The debate was such a debacle that the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Wednesday that it would change the format of the next two debates.
The commission has not yet announced what those changes will be.
The next debate between Biden and Trump is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Miami.
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--With One Reach Into His Jacket Pocket, Trump Made Biden Look Like a Total Hypocrite

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has made it clear that President Donald Trump doesn ’ t wear his mask enough .
It doesn ’ t matter how often Trump wears it , mind you .
The president could wear a special mask which matches his pajamas at bedtime and Biden would claim the double-layer silk material doesn ’ t provide ample protection .
“ He ’ s been totally irresponsible the way in which he has handled social distancing and people wearing masks , basically encouraged them not to , ” Biden said during the debate on Tuesday .
Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new thing , but the contentious debate on Tuesday brought it into sharp relief .
During the exchanges on masks , Biden all but accused Trump of helping spread the disease — particularly through his rallies .
“ By the way , did you see one of the last big rallies he had ?
A reporter came up to him to ask him a question , he said , ‘ No , no , no .
Stand back , put on your mask , put on a mask .
Have you been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from those other people , ' ” Biden said .
“ That ’ s what he said , ‘ I ’ m going to be OK. ’ He ’ s not worried about you .
He ’ s not worried about the people out there.
” Right .
Biden ’ s performative mask-wearing — one almost expects to see a bedtime livestream featuring the Democratic nominee in a mask that matches his pajamas as Jill reads him “ Goodnight Moon ” — has become a bit tiresome even for those of us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instance , as an inveterate hypochondriac , I ’ m more than happy to put a piece of cloth over my face .
But I get a bit tired watching the man who wants to become our next president wearing one when he ’ s a solid 30 feet from anyone else on an airport tarmac .
Yes , we get the point : Donald Trump isn ’ t supposed to like masks .
He won ’ t wear them .
He won ’ t carry them .
I mean , except when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president was asked by nominal moderator Chris Wallace whether he was “ questioning the efficacy of masks.
” Instead of some hemming and hawing , Trump was straightforward .
“ No , I think masks are OK. You have to understand , if you look — I mean , I have a mask right here , ” Trump said , pulling the mask out of his jacket pocket : RELATED : Moderator for 2nd Debate Worked as Biden 's Intern , Was a Staff Assistant for Dem Sen. Kennedy “ I put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need it .
Tonight , as an example , everybody ’ s had a test and you ’ ve had social distancing and all of the things that you have to , but I wear masks when needed.
” “ Just like your rally , ” Biden quipped , referring to the perception that people at Trump rallies don ’ t wear masks .
The president didn ’ t go after that one , instead focusing on the on the fact that “ [ w ] hen needed , I wear masks.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask like him .
Every time you see him , he ’ s got a mask , ” Trump said of Biden .
“ He could be speaking 200 feet away from him and he shows up with the biggest mask I ’ ve ever seen.
” And yet , Biden chose not to display his mask during the debate on Tuesday .
I ’ m not saying he didn ’ t have one ( it ’ s impossible to know if he had one in his pocket ) , but the candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
Again , this is about performative behavior .
Biden can and does wear masks in situations where he clearly doesn ’ t need them — something that raises serious questions as to why .
Yes , of course , there ’ s the matter of the rallies .
On the other hand , large outdoor rallies with masks don ’ t necessarily present massive risks .
Biden doesn ’ t have to worry either way , as the president pointed out .
“ Vice President Biden , you are holding much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrasting the former vice president ’ s events with the president ’ s rallies .
“ Because nobody will show up , ” Trump said .
“ Well , it ’ s true .
Nobody shows up to his rallies , ” Trump said .
When asked why he held large rallies , Trump simply said , “ Well , so far we have had no problem whatsoever .
It ’ s outside .
That ’ s a big difference according to the experts .
“ We do them outside , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and literally on 24 hours notice .
And Joe does the circles and has three people someplace.
” Ouch .
However , it ’ s not inaccurate .
And do you know what Joe Biden didn ’ t pull out ?
A mask .
No one in the room needed one , mind you , but Donald Trump had his on him .
Was it a stunt ?
Of course it could have been — that ’ s what happens in debates .
Why Biden wouldn ’ t have had his mask at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is a curious thing .
Joe Biden , after all , has been calling for governors in each state to implement mask mandates .
He ’ s been saying that if he becomes president , he could force a mask mandate on areas with high coronavirus numbers ( though he appeared to admit later on that he wouldn ’ t have the power to enforce a national mask mandate , according to Fox News ) .
As for his mask ?
He didn ’ t bother producing it .
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has made it clear that President Donald Trump doesn’t wear his mask enough.
It doesn’t matter how often Trump wears it, mind you. The president could wear a special mask which matches his pajamas at bedtime and Biden would claim the double-layer silk material doesn’t provide ample protection.
“He’s been totally irresponsible the way in which he has handled social distancing and people wearing masks, basically encouraged them not to,” Biden said during the debate on Tuesday.
“He’s a fool on this.”
Biden criticizing Trump over masks isn’t a new thing, but the contentious debate on Tuesday brought it into sharp relief. During the exchanges on masks, Biden all but accused Trump of helping spread the disease — particularly through his rallies.
“By the way, did you see one of the last big rallies he had? A reporter came up to him to ask him a question, he said, ‘No, no, no. Stand back, put on your mask, put on a mask. Have you been tested? I’m way far away from those other people,'” Biden said.
“That’s what he said, ‘I’m going to be OK.’ He’s not worried about you. He’s not worried about the people out there.”
Right. Biden’s performative mask-wearing — one almost expects to see a bedtime livestream featuring the Democratic nominee in a mask that matches his pajamas as Jill reads him “Goodnight Moon” — has become a bit tiresome even for those of us who are the mask types.
For instance, as an inveterate hypochondriac, I’m more than happy to put a piece of cloth over my face. But I get a bit tired watching the man who wants to become our next president wearing one when he’s a solid 30 feet from anyone else on an airport tarmac.
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Yes, we get the point: Donald Trump isn’t supposed to like masks. He won’t wear them. He won’t carry them.
I mean, except when he does.
During the debate, the president was asked by nominal moderator Chris Wallace whether he was “questioning the efficacy of masks.” Instead of some hemming and hawing, Trump was straightforward.
“No, I think masks are OK. You have to understand, if you look — I mean, I have a mask right here,” Trump said, pulling the mask out of his jacket pocket:
President Trump pulls out his face mask when asked about his comments questioning whether they’re effective against coronavirus: “I put a mask on when I think I need it” https://t.co/XoIMrd5i2b pic.twitter.com/a14W4dg65Y — CBS News (@CBSNews) September 30, 2020
“I put a mask on when I think I need it. Tonight, as an example, everybody’s had a test and you’ve had social distancing and all of the things that you have to, but I wear masks when needed.”
“Just like your rally,” Biden quipped, referring to the perception that people at Trump rallies don’t wear masks.
The president didn’t go after that one, instead focusing on the on the fact that “[w]hen needed, I wear masks.”
“I don’t wear a mask like him. Every time you see him, he’s got a mask,” Trump said of Biden.
“He could be speaking 200 feet away from him and he shows up with the biggest mask I’ve ever seen.”
And yet, Biden chose not to display his mask during the debate on Tuesday. I’m not saying he didn’t have one (it’s impossible to know if he had one in his pocket), but the candidate willing to display his mask was Donald Trump.
Again, this is about performative behavior. Biden can and does wear masks in situations where he clearly doesn’t need them — something that raises serious questions as to why.
Yes, of course, there’s the matter of the rallies. On the other hand, large outdoor rallies with masks don’t necessarily present massive risks. Biden doesn’t have to worry either way, as the president pointed out.
“Vice President Biden, you are holding much smaller events,” Wallace said, contrasting the former vice president’s events with the president’s rallies.
“Because nobody will show up,” Trump said.
“Well, it’s true. Nobody shows up to his rallies,” Trump said.
When asked why he held large rallies, Trump simply said, “Well, so far we have had no problem whatsoever. It’s outside. That’s a big difference according to the experts.
“We do them outside, we have tremendous crowds, as you see, and literally on 24 hours notice. And Joe does the circles and has three people someplace.”
Ouch. However, it’s not inaccurate. And do you know what Joe Biden didn’t pull out? A mask.
No one in the room needed one, mind you, but Donald Trump had his on him.
Was it a stunt? Of course it could have been — that’s what happens in debates. Why Biden wouldn’t have had his mask at the ready, knowing this could happen, is a curious thing.
Joe Biden, after all, has been calling for governors in each state to implement mask mandates. He’s been saying that if he becomes president, he could force a mask mandate on areas with high coronavirus numbers (though he appeared to admit later on that he wouldn’t have the power to enforce a national mask mandate, according to Fox News).
As for his mask? He didn’t bother producing it.
That should tell you all you need to know.
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Country Legend Mac Davis Dead at Age 78

Country Legend Mac Davis Dead at Age 78

Mac Davis , a well-decorated songwriter and actor , passed away on Tuesday after suffering complications from heart surgery .
He was 78 .
Perhaps best known for the songs he wrote for Elvis Presley , the Lubbock , Texas , native will be remembered for hits like “ In the Ghetto , ” “ A Little Less Conversation , ” “ Don ’ t Cry , Daddy ” and “ Memories.
” According to IMDb , Presley needed a moment after reading through “ Don ’ t Cry , Daddy.
” “ ‘ Don ’ t Cry Daddy ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davis said .
“ He got to the end of it and it was just real quiet and Elvis says , ‘ I ’ m gon na cut that someday for my daddy.
’ And , by God , he did .
He lived up to his word.
” “ Baby Don ’ t Get Hooked on Me , ” “ Stop and Smell the Roses , ” “ It ’ s Hard to Be Humble ” and “ I Never Made Love ( Till I Made it with You ) ” were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published under his own name .
He always seemed to be working on something , and as recently as 2013 was collaborating with Swedish DJ Avicii to write “ Addicted to You.
” Davis also took up acting , making a name for himself in “ North Dallas Forty.
” He had parts in a variety of other productions , including “ That ’ 70s Show , ” “ King of the Hill , ” Dolly Parton ’ s “ Heartstrings ” and two seasons of the aptly named “ The Mac Davis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of many talents has many awards to his name .
In 1974 , he was named the Academy of Country Music ’ s Entertainer of the Year .
He made it into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006 , was given a Hollywood Star , and his acting was recognized with an induction into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2014 .
“ One of my real goals was to hear someone whistling a song I ’ d written , ” he said , according to IMDb .
Kenny Chesney posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demeanor , praising his talent , humility and kindness .
“ I met Mac as a young artist just starting out on my journey , when he was already a legend and a songwriter hero to me , ” Chesney tweeted on Wednesday .
“ He welcomed me into his home , and turned that tremendous creative light on me .
Even though he ’ d written ‘ In the Ghetto ’ for Elvis and had so many incredible hits of his own , he made me feel like what I was doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ’ d achieved the greatest kinds of fame , he remained a good guy , a family man .
That was Mac : a giant heart , quick to laugh and a bigger creative spirit .
I was blessed to have it shine on me.
” “ And Mac , who was joyous , funny and created a family around him , never stopped writing great songs , creating music and inspiring everyone around him.
” “ He loved his wife Lisa and his kids , and all kinds of people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind word , a new joke or a piece of a song he was working on , which made him a blessing to everyone who came into his life.
” Davis has certainly made an impact on those who knew him personally and through his craft , and he will continue to live on and reach people through his work .
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Mac Davis, a well-decorated songwriter and actor, passed away on Tuesday after suffering complications from heart surgery. He was 78.
Perhaps best known for the songs he wrote for Elvis Presley, the Lubbock, Texas, native will be remembered for hits like “In the Ghetto,” “A Little Less Conversation,” “Don’t Cry, Daddy” and “Memories.”
According to IMDb, Presley needed a moment after reading through “Don’t Cry, Daddy.”
“‘Don’t Cry Daddy’ is a pretty sad song,” Davis said. “He got to the end of it and it was just real quiet and Elvis says, ‘I’m gonna cut that someday for my daddy.’ And, by God, he did. He lived up to his word.”
“Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me,” “Stop and Smell the Roses,” “It’s Hard to Be Humble” and “I Never Made Love (Till I Made it with You)” were other songs he is well-known for, published under his own name.
He always seemed to be working on something, and as recently as 2013 was collaborating with Swedish DJ Avicii to write “Addicted to You.”
Davis also took up acting, making a name for himself in “North Dallas Forty.” He had parts in a variety of other productions, including “That ’70s Show,” “King of the Hill,” Dolly Parton’s “Heartstrings” and two seasons of the aptly named “The Mac Davis Show” on NBC.
The man of many talents has many awards to his name. In 1974, he was named the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year.
He made it into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006, was given a Hollywood Star, and his acting was recognized with an induction into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2014.
“One of my real goals was to hear someone whistling a song I’d written,” he said, according to IMDb.
Kenny Chesney posted about the famed songwriter and his down-to-earth demeanor, praising his talent, humility and kindness.
Goodbye to my great friend Mac Davis. pic.twitter.com/enll3MAQ4O — Kenny Chesney (@kennychesney) September 30, 2020
“I met Mac as a young artist just starting out on my journey, when he was already a legend and a songwriter hero to me,” Chesney tweeted on Wednesday. “He welcomed me into his home, and turned that tremendous creative light on me. Even though he’d written ‘In the Ghetto’ for Elvis and had so many incredible hits of his own, he made me feel like what I was doing mattered.”
“A small town boy who’d achieved the greatest kinds of fame, he remained a good guy, a family man. That was Mac: a giant heart, quick to laugh and a bigger creative spirit. I was blessed to have it shine on me.”
“And Mac, who was joyous, funny and created a family around him, never stopped writing great songs, creating music and inspiring everyone around him.”
“He loved his wife Lisa and his kids, and all kinds of people. He kept in touch, always a kind word, a new joke or a piece of a song he was working on, which made him a blessing to everyone who came into his life.”
Davis has certainly made an impact on those who knew him personally and through his craft, and he will continue to live on and reach people through his work.
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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Video: Chris Wallace Gets Backlash From Fox News Colleagues Over Debate Moderator Performance

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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Video: Parents Step In After Student Gets Discriminated Against for Jacob Blake Tweet

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westernjournal--2020-10-01--Poll Shows Number of Americans with No Trust in Mass Media Has Hit an All-Time High

The percentage of Americans with zero trust in the mass media has risen to an all-time high , according to a new poll released by Gallup .
A Gallup survey released on Wednesday shows that the majority of Americans have little to no trust that the media will report stories “ fully , accurately , and fairly.
” Only 9 percent of Americans surveyed said that had “ a great deal ” of trust in the media .
Another 31 percent reported having only “ a fair amount ” of trust in the media ’ s reporting .
TRENDING : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Law Enforcement Group That Supports Him - Met with Total Silence The majority of respondents — 60 percent — said they had little or no trust in the media to report on the news “ fully , accurately , and fairly.
” Twenty-seven percent of those polled said they had “ not very much ” trust with regard to the media .
Roughly one-third of respondents , or 33 percent , reported having “ none at all.
” “ Although Americans ’ overall trust in the media has remained steady since last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any confidence this year reflects a five-point uptick and is the highest reading on record , ” according to Gallup .
Individuals were more likely to either trust or distrust the news media along ideological or party lines , the Gallup survey revealed .
Seventy-three percent of Democrats said they had either “ a great deal ” or “ a fair amount ” of trust in the media , while only 27 percent said they had “ not very much ” trust or “ none at all.
” Republicans and independents appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media ’ s reporting .
Three percent of Republicans said they had “ a great deal ” of trust in the media , compared to 6 percent of independents .
RELATED : Biden , Anderson Cooper Under Fire for Social Distancing While Cameras Rolled , But Not During Commercial Break Fifty-eight percent of Republicans polled said they had no trust at all in the media , while another 31 percent said they had “ not very much.
” Thirty-five percent of independents said they had no trust in the media , while 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” trust .
“ Republicans are the main drivers behind [ the uptick in people who reported having zero confidence in the media ] : 58 % of them now express this view , marking a 10-point increase and the first-ever majority-level reading , ” according to Gallup .
Gallup first began polling Americans about trust in the mass media in 1972 .
“ Trust ranged between 68 % and 72 % in the 1970s , and though it had declined by the late 1990s , it remained at the majority level until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % .
After hitting 50 % in 2005 , it has not risen above 47 % , ” according to the pollster .
Now , more than three times as many Americans have no trust in the media ( 33 percent ) compared to those who trust it “ a great deal ” ( 9 percent ) .
Gallup surveyed 1,019 adults — a random sample — by telephone in all 50 states and Washington , D.C. , between Aug. 31 and Sept. 13 .
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The percentage of Americans with zero trust in the mass media has risen to an all-time high, according to a new poll released by Gallup.
A Gallup survey released on Wednesday shows that the majority of Americans have little to no trust that the media will report stories “fully, accurately, and fairly.”
Only 9 percent of Americans surveyed said that had “a great deal” of trust in the media.
Another 31 percent reported having only “a fair amount” of trust in the media’s reporting.
Four in 10 U.S. adults say they have “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of trust and confidence in the media, while six in 10 have “not very much” trust or “none at all” when it comes to reporting the news “fully, accurately and fairly.” https://t.co/bHT7dZV0dJ pic.twitter.com/AcO1TdC46a — GallupNews (@GallupNews) October 1, 2020
The majority of respondents — 60 percent — said they had little or no trust in the media to report on the news “fully, accurately, and fairly.”
Twenty-seven percent of those polled said they had “not very much” trust with regard to the media.
Roughly one-third of respondents, or 33 percent, reported having “none at all.”
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“Although Americans’ overall trust in the media has remained steady since last year, the 33% who do not have any confidence this year reflects a five-point uptick and is the highest reading on record,” according to Gallup.
Individuals were more likely to either trust or distrust the news media along ideological or party lines, the Gallup survey revealed.
Seventy-three percent of Democrats said they had either “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of trust in the media, while only 27 percent said they had “not very much” trust or “none at all.”
Republicans and independents appeared to be far more skeptical of the media’s reporting.
Three percent of Republicans said they had “a great deal” of trust in the media, compared to 6 percent of independents.
Fifty-eight percent of Republicans polled said they had no trust at all in the media, while another 31 percent said they had “not very much.”
Thirty-five percent of independents said they had no trust in the media, while 29 percent reported having “not very much” trust.
“Republicans are the main drivers behind [the uptick in people who reported having zero confidence in the media]: 58% of them now express this view, marking a 10-point increase and the first-ever majority-level reading,” according to Gallup.
Gallup first began polling Americans about trust in the mass media in 1972.
“Trust ranged between 68% and 72% in the 1970s, and though it had declined by the late 1990s, it remained at the majority level until 2004, when it dipped to 44%. After hitting 50% in 2005, it has not risen above 47%,” according to the pollster.
Now, more than three times as many Americans have no trust in the media (33 percent) compared to those who trust it “a great deal” (9 percent).
Gallup surveyed 1,019 adults — a random sample — by telephone in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., between Aug. 31 and Sept. 13.
The survey’s margin of error was +/- 4 percentage points.
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westernjournal--2020-10-02--Donald Trump and Melania Trump Announce They’ve Tested Positive for COVID-19

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus , the president tweeted early Friday .
Trump ’ s positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week .
Trump is 74 years old , putting him at higher risk of serious complications from a virus that has now killed more than 200,000 people nationwide .
“ Tonight , @ FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19 .
We will begin our quarantine and recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this TOGETHER !
” Trump tweeted .
Trump announced late Thursday that he and first lady Melania Trump were beginning a “ quarantine process ” after Hicks came down with the virus , though it wasn ’ t clear what that entailed .
It can take days for an infection to be detectable by a test .
Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever , cough and breathing trouble .
But some people , usually those with other medical complications , develop more severe symptoms , including pneumonia , which can be fatal .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sean Hannity on Thursday , Trump said he was awaiting results of a COVID-19 test .
RELATED : Trump Challenges Biden To 'Name One ' Law Enforcement Group That Supports Him - Met with Total Silence “ Whether we quarantine or whether we have it , I don ’ t know , ” he said , adding that first lady Melania Trump was also awaiting results .
Hicks traveled with the president multiple times this week , including aboard Marine One , the presidential helicopter , and on Air Force One to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Air Force One to Tuesday night ’ s first presidential debate in Cleveland .
Multiple White House staffers have tested positive for the virus , including Katie Miller , Vice President Mike Pence ’ s press secretary , National Security Advisor Robert O ’ Brien and one of the president ’ s personal valets .
After earlier positive cases close to the president , the White House instituted a daily testing regimen for the president ’ s senior aides .
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.
Trump’s positive test comes just hours after the White House announced that senior aide Hope Hicks came down with the virus after traveling with the president several times this week.
Trump is 74 years old, putting him at higher risk of serious complications from a virus that has now killed more than 200,000 people nationwide.
“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” Trump tweeted.
Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
Trump announced late Thursday that he and first lady Melania Trump were beginning a “quarantine process” after Hicks came down with the virus, though it wasn’t clear what that entailed.
As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together. — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) October 2, 2020
It can take days for an infection to be detectable by a test.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever, cough and breathing trouble.
Most people develop only mild symptoms.
But some people, usually those with other medical complications, develop more severe symptoms, including pneumonia, which can be fatal.
In an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Thursday, Trump said he was awaiting results of a COVID-19 test.
“Whether we quarantine or whether we have it, I don’t know,” he said, adding that first lady Melania Trump was also awaiting results.
Hicks traveled with the president multiple times this week, including aboard Marine One, the presidential helicopter, and on Air Force One to a rally in Minnesota Wednesday, and aboard Air Force One to Tuesday night’s first presidential debate in Cleveland.
Multiple White House staffers have tested positive for the virus, including Katie Miller, Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary, National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien and one of the president’s personal valets.
After earlier positive cases close to the president, the White House instituted a daily testing regimen for the president’s senior aides.
Others who will be in close proximity to the president and vice president, including reporters, are also tested every day.
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westernjournal--2020-10-02--Mailman Hailed Hero After Noticing Elderly Woman’s Mailbox Was Full, Cops Find Her on Kitchen Floor

With social distancing , many of us have seen more of our neighbors than usual .
Working on outdoor projects and getting some fresh air have been more popular pursuits than ever .
But despite the higher visibility in some neighborhoods , there are still individuals whose behavior goes unnoticed , either because they keep to themselves or because something is wrong .
That happened to one unnamed elderly woman from Fort Thomas , Kentucky , this past weekend .
From the outside , her home looked like it normally did and her neighbors didn ’ t seem to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw something that concerned him on Monday .
Having served that particular area for eight years , he had a good read on the pulse of the neighborhood , and something about the house nagged at him .
The problem was that , when he went to deliver Monday ’ s mail , the mailbox was full of mail , suggesting the woman hadn ’ t been out to get it .
Was she out of town ?
Had something happened to her ?
Herklotz had met her in the past , describing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ very pleasant lady , ” as he told WXIX-TV .
As he walked down the street , he couldn ’ t shake the cloud that had settled over him , so he decided to speak to a neighbor about his concern .
Katie Giancola turned out to be that neighbor , and she called the police to conduct a welfare check and see if the 84-year-old was all right .
It was a good thing Herklotz listened to his instincts , as the elderly woman had fallen and been lying on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her on the floor in the kitchen , ” Herklotz explained .
“ Apparently she fell and she broke her hip and she couldn ’ t get up and they said she ’ d been there for a couple of days.
” The best guess is that she fell Friday , which would account for the full mailbox .
It ’ s a miracle she lived through the weekend .
“ If they hadn ’ t gotten there when they did , there is a good possibility that she would have perished , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to the hospital , where she is said to be recovering .
RELATED : Missing Woman Found Floating Alive in Sea , Credits God for Saving Her “ Everyone just let out a sigh of relief , ” Giancola said .
“ Just very thankful that she was found in time and was alive.
” As is the case with many other heroes , Herklotz doesn ’ t see himself as one .
“ I wouldn ’ t consider myself a hero , ” he insisted .
“ I just consider myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just looking out for other neighbors in the neighborhood.
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With social distancing, many of us have seen more of our neighbors than usual. Working on outdoor projects and getting some fresh air have been more popular pursuits than ever.
But despite the higher visibility in some neighborhoods, there are still individuals whose behavior goes unnoticed, either because they keep to themselves or because something is wrong.
That happened to one unnamed elderly woman from Fort Thomas, Kentucky, this past weekend. From the outside, her home looked like it normally did and her neighbors didn’t seem to see anything unusual.
But mailman Karl Herklotz saw something that concerned him on Monday. Having served that particular area for eight years, he had a good read on the pulse of the neighborhood, and something about the house nagged at him.
The problem was that, when he went to deliver Monday’s mail, the mailbox was full of mail, suggesting the woman hadn’t been out to get it. Was she out of town? Had something happened to her?
Herklotz had met her in the past, describing the 84-year-old on Rossmore Avenue as a “very pleasant lady,” as he told WXIX-TV.
As he walked down the street, he couldn’t shake the cloud that had settled over him, so he decided to speak to a neighbor about his concern.
Katie Giancola turned out to be that neighbor, and she called the police to conduct a welfare check and see if the 84-year-old was all right.
It was a good thing Herklotz listened to his instincts, as the elderly woman had fallen and been lying on her floor for days.
“They found her on the floor in the kitchen,” Herklotz explained. “Apparently she fell and she broke her hip and she couldn’t get up and they said she’d been there for a couple of days.”
The best guess is that she fell Friday, which would account for the full mailbox. It’s a miracle she lived through the weekend.
“If they hadn’t gotten there when they did, there is a good possibility that she would have perished,” Herklotz said.
The woman was taken to the hospital, where she is said to be recovering.
“Everyone just let out a sigh of relief,” Giancola said. “Just very thankful that she was found in time and was alive.”
“Karl is definitely a local hero.”
As is the case with many other heroes, Herklotz doesn’t see himself as one.
“I wouldn’t consider myself a hero,” he insisted. “I just consider myself to be a neighbor that’s just looking out for other neighbors in the neighborhood.”
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