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Donald Trump went on a late-night truth social rant about his election rival Kamala Harris’ medical record last night, claiming his health was “perfect” but hers was “not great” and calling his own. He cited two “very serious symptoms” that he claimed to have. It is clearly affecting her functioning,” she said in a report released over the weekend.
The Republican also mocked his rival for pushing for a second debate, predicting his next interview with Bret Baier on Fox News would be “weak and soft.” .
Meanwhile, at a rally in Ely, Pennsylvania, Democrats played a recording of Trump in a Sunday interview with Fox’s Maria Bartiromo in which he threatened to deploy the National Guard and even the military against Americans, calling him “It’s an increasingly unstable and unrestrained state of affairs,” he said.
The former president was in the same state last night attending a town hall event outside Philadelphia that turned into a chaotic impromptu dance party when two people in the audience suffered medical emergencies.
“I hope he’s OK,” Harris tweeted as Trump continued to grotesquely bang his head on stage for 39 minutes to a selection of pop music and show tunes.
Video: Trump clashes with Bloomberg editor-in-chief over tariffs
In a sit-down interview with bloomberg At Chicago’s Economic Club, former President Donald Trump clashed with editor-in-chief John Micklethwait over his economic plan.
When asked about his proposal for tariffs on foreign goods, President Trump spoke about the basic mathematics, the realities of how tariffs work, and how quickly businesses can be affected before consumers are paralyzed by soaring prices on foreign goods. It again refused to accept how soon production could be moved to the United States.
The irony of this moment…
Trump also spoke badly about Detroit, the largest city in the key battleground state of Michigan, again, before digressing to talk about foreign policy and World War III.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 18:08
Actor Julianna Margulies lends voice to Lincoln Project’s latest ad
Renowned TV actor Julianna Margulies lends her voice to the Lincoln Project’s latest ad urging voters to support Kamala Harris over Donald Trump.
The ad, titled “Your Boys,” focuses on teaching sons to respect women, be honest and honorable, and not to bully or lie, building on the example set by President Trump. One way to do that is to vote against it.
“Donald Trump and J.D. Vance are an ugly, pathetic excuse for what it means to be a man,” said Ryan Wiggins, chief of staff at the Lincoln Project. “As mothers of boys, we have a responsibility to show our sons that treating women with respect and being honest and honorable men is the highest form of manhood. Please vote.”
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 18:00
Almost one-third of Border Patrol cameras on the US-Mexico border are ‘inoperable’
About 150 of the 500 cameras on surveillance towers along the border are affected, causing a “significant impact” on operations, according to a memo obtained by NBC.
Mike Bedigan I have a story.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 17:45
President Trump’s speech at the Chicago Economic Club: “There’s been a slight delay.”
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 17:36
Anne Hathaway expresses support for the president
And her choice will shock you!
Here it is Meredith Clark Along with the story.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 17:30
Jimmy Kimmel challenges President Trump to test the ‘greatest’ brain
“Tannibal Lecter is becoming more unstable by the day,” Kimmel quipped about Trump’s cognitive abilities in his opening monologue.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 17:20
Rufus Wainwright says Trump’s use of his music at City Hall dance was ‘blasphemy’
Musician Rufus Wainwright releases statement after his version of the song ‘Hallelujah’ was played during Donald Trump’s widely mocked town hall turned into a dance party in Pennsylvania last night did.
Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” is an anthem dedicated to peace, love, and embracing truth. I have been extremely honored to be associated with this ode to tolerance over the years. It was the height of blasphemy to witness Trump and his supporters mingling over this music last night. Of course, I was never going to forgive this and was mortified, but maybe the fool in me could actually listen to the lyrics of Cohen’s masterpiece for a living and see if Donald Trump had any regrets about what he had caused. I hope that you may experience it. I’m not holding my breath. ”
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 17:14
WATCH: Trump’s continued love for the chart that saved his life
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 17:10
Latest polling updates: Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?
Here it is Alicia Hagopian Use the latest voting data.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 17:00
President Trump deflects concerns about his health by falsely claiming Harris’ medical report is ‘very bad’
Amid concerns about his health and mental acuity, Donald Trump seeks to distract from Kamala Harris’ medical report by falsely claiming that it’s “really bad” It was not announced in .
The former president wrote on Truth Social: “Kamala’s medical report is really bad. There’s a big question about whether she should run for president because she has a lot of problems. My report is perfect – no problem!!!”
President Trump has not released a detailed medical report, instead releasing an ambiguous letter from his doctor in November 2023 and two letters from Congressman Ronnie Jackson regarding an ear injury in July of this year. Republished.
The following is a report on Mr. Harris’ medical report.
Oliver O’ConnellOctober 15, 2024 16:50
