Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris has started receiving resounding support from Hollywood, top donors have started cutting checks within hours of Joe Biden's departure.

US Elections: Biden exits, Hollywood backs Kamala Harris; talks money

<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris was 'kicked up' in the presidential elections after incumbent Joe Biden exited the race against Republican ex-president Donald Trump and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee. Getting into the race is one thing, but can she win? What are the aspects working&nbsp;against her?</p>

<h2>What the punters are saying</h2>

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Let me start with a rather unusual predictive mechanism, which often gets it right more than others like opinion polls: the punters. And they're still giving Trump the upper hand. The lead that Trump has over Harris among bookmakers is considerably higher, almost unassailable.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-kamala-harris-secures-delegates-to-become-democratic-nominee-743277">Kamala Harris secures delegates to become Democratic nominee for US president</a></p>

<p>They are reportedly giving Trump a 35-point lead on winning the election, if foreign betting platforms like Polymarket are to go by. That's nearly a 65 per cent chance for Trump to win the elections, even if he loses the popular vote. Another punting site PredictIt gave 39 per cent chance to Harris, still way behind Trump who is at 60 per cent.<br />
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<h2><strong>Democrats: A divided house</strong></h2>

<p>Part of the reason for the lack of interest in significant chunks of&nbsp;American population for Kamala Harris, is the acrimony and so-called 'Julius Ceaser-ing' of Biden that eventually led him to quit. There is a sense of annui about the circumstances which led to Biden's exit, or shall we say ouster, from the presidential race, that too after having done one debate with Trump, which proved to be his undoing. His decision came at the end of a concerted attempt within the Democratic party and donors. One after the other, Democratic Congressmen from House of Representatives and Senate publicly asked him to step aside. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker emerita and the dame of maneouvrings, told Biden it's time to hang in his gloves.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/his-legacy-is-unmatched-kamala-harris-in-first-speech-after-biden-dropped-out-of-presidential-race-743171" target="_blank">‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race</a></strong></p>

<p>While the socialists like Bernie Sanders and extreme leftists were relatively supportive or quiet about this, many other Democrats- particularly those seeking re-election in November - felt that Biden's running would hurt their own chances. Several donors either halted funding Biden, or pledged funds to Harris, who was indeed working quietly in creating her own war room, gathering support from public and the moneybags as Biden struggled in the past two months.&nbsp;<br />
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As soon as Biden exited, several top figures from politics, business and the entertainment industry endorsed her. This includes former president Bill Clinton and his wife and former presidential contender Hillary. The only significant departure was that of Barack Obama, under whose presidency Biden had served as vice president.<br />
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The problem is, all these machinations were so out in the open, that the Julius Ceaser-Brutus analogy was inevitable. The only difference was, it was not a single Brutus, but a whole section of the party and support base, that essentially betrayed Biden, though it's arguable that he probably deserved it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the Democrats, including Kamala herself, are doing a balancing act of praising Biden and portraying the current vice president as the best option as Democrats go into a now wholly altered convention in August, the whole thing leaves a bad aftertaste. It will be a mountain to climb for Democrats to invigorate their support base in favour of Kamala, which had mostly given up on the election since poll numbers went down for Biden, exacerbated by his gaffes and debate disaster with Trump.&nbsp;<br />
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That then brings us to the next question: Is Kamala Harris a popular politician?</p>

<h2>How popular is Kamala Harris, really?</h2>

<p>FiveThirtyEight, the site that compiles national opinion trends, has a hint in its latest tally of poll of polls regarding Kamala's popularity. To the survey question 'Do Americans approve or disapprove of Kamala Harris?', 51.4 per cent disapproved, as against 38.3 per cent approvals, as on July 22. Worst among the polls compiled by the site is the one by HarrisX-Forbes, which put her disapproval ratings at 56 per cent.</p>

<p>So in spite of this, can she still pull off a victory over Trump? Money speaks in American politics and the next four months will see who the greenback favours. The full campaign funding numbers will be available only at the end of this month but here is some context: While Harris did break records with an $81 million fundraising just hours after being brought to the contest, we must not forget that each major episode in Trump's political life- his court appearances,&nbsp;convictions and bid on his life- was followed by a funding rush. How much funding he got after the failed shooting will be clear only later, but consider this:&nbsp;he raised $50 million soon&nbsp;after felony convictions. In June, the Trump campaign's cash in hand was $45 million more than the Biden campaign.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/rnc-poked-fun-at-kamala-harris-with-her-coconut-tree-speech-she-is-having-the-last-laugh-743331">RNC poked fun at Kamala Harris with her coconut tree speech. She is having the last laugh</a></p>

<p>Then there is the media properties of Trump, including Truth Social,&nbsp;whose stocks surged 30 percent soon after the assassination bid.&nbsp;That had made the valuation of Trump Media &amp; Technology Group soar to $7.6 billion.&nbsp;Can the rich Democratic donors bridge the gap for Harris, by putting the money where their mouth is? That remains to be seen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And then there's the issue of her likeability.</p>

<h2>Kamala may have alienated her own support base</h2>

<p>As a coloured person of Indian and African-origin parentage, it would have been a natural fit for Kamala to appeal to the minority groups in American politics: the Blacks, Asians and Hispanics. But her political career, starting as a public prosecutor in California where she alienated many in the Black community, to her latest handling of the southern border migrant surge crisis which is a sensitive issue for the Hispanics, it is a lose-lose for both communities. In her transition from public prosecutor to California's attorney-general, her stance on various issues of the criminal justice system are best described as opportunistic flip-flops. For instance, when she became the west coast state's attorney-general, she defended the death penalty, years after opposing it as a district attorney in San Francisco.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/breaking-records-democrats-raise-nearly-50-million-after-biden-drops-out-and-endorses-kamala-harris-743107">Breaking records: Democrats raise nearly $50 million after Joe Biden drops out and endorses Kamala Harris</a></p>

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While it hardly matters in local politics, Harris has often made woke positions on a number of global issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict, which hasn't made her a lot of friends in the international community.&nbsp;This is the reputation she has to shake off, in the next four months, and that's a tall order.</p>

<p>And then, there's Trump.</p>

<h2><strong>Kamala Harris is pitted against a really formidable rival</strong></h2>

<p>Battle-hardened by a bloody assassination attempt that came at the end of a criminal conviction and ongoing court cases across states, Trump is still the favoured candidate in much of America's working class, white-majority states. By the sheer force of its larger populations, some coastal states like California and New York might push Kamala through in the popular votes, but electoral votes - the unique decider in American presidential polls - is a different ballgame. There, the support Trump enjoys is not limited to a region. He is favoured to win in much of the lily-white communities in the north, several states in the Bible Belt down south, as well as in the 'rust belt' states for whom his 'America first' approach is appealing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What if Kamala Harris loses? Will she be a 'use and throw' candidate?</h2>

<p>In spite of all the above, one cannot call this election yet. Because this is not an election like any other. The past few months have been topsy-turvy for both the Republican and Democratic camps. There's still a lot at stake, but the only difference is that this time, there is much less lack of unity in the Republican front. Even his primary rivals and most acerbic critics like Nikki Haley have come around in full endorsement of the former president at the Republican National Convention this month. But the situation with Democratic National Convention in August is going to be totally different. Will there be uneasy, or openly opposed views expressed against her? Will Obama break his silence on how the last few weeks of the infighting would damage the party in the long run?&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/like-father-like-son-donald-trump-jr-under-fire-for-calling-teen-daughter-sexy-743111" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Like father, like son: Donald Trump Jr. under fire for calling teen daughter 'sexy'</strong></a><br />
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And more importantly, will Kamala Harris be a one-shot candidate? Will she be used as a stop-gap arrangement for this election cycle, only to be replaced by someone else- Michelle Obama being one strong possibility-in 2028 when the odds will be much better for the Democrats?&nbsp;</p>

<p>That is the key question we should be pondering upon in future. But for now, those betting on Kamala Harris' winnability in 2024 should hold their horses.<br />
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<strong><em>(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)&nbsp;</em></strong></p>


US Vice President Kamala Harris was 'kicked up' in the presidential elections after incumbent Joe Biden exited the race against Republican ex-president Donald Trump and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee.

US Vice President Kamala Harris was 'kicked up' in the presidential elections after incumbent Joe Biden exited the race against Republican ex-president Donald Trump and endorsed her as the Democratic nominee. Getting into the race is one thing, but can she win? What are the aspects working against her? What the punters are saying Let me start with a rather unusual predictive mechanism, which often gets it right more than others like opinion polls: the punters. And they're still giving Trump the upper hand. The lead that Trump has over Harris among bookmakers is considerably higher, almost unassailable. Also read: Kamala Harris secures delegates to become Democratic nominee for US president They are reportedly giving Trump a 35-point lead on winning the election, if foreign betting platforms like Polymarket are to go by. That's nearly a 65 per cent chance for Trump to win the elections, even if he loses the popular vote. Another punting site PredictIt gave 39 per cent chance to Harris, still way behind Trump who is at 60 per cent. Democrats: A divided house Part of the reason for the lack of interest in significant chunks of American population for Kamala Harris, is the acrimony and so-called 'Julius Ceaser-ing' of Biden that eventually led him to quit. There is a sense of annui about the circumstances which led to Biden's exit, or shall we say ouster, from the presidential race, that too after having done one debate with Trump, which proved to be his undoing. His decision came at the end of a concerted attempt within the Democratic party and donors. One after the other, Democratic Congressmen from House of Representatives and Senate publicly asked him to step aside. Nancy Pelosi, the speaker emerita and the dame of maneouvrings, told Biden it's time to hang in his gloves. Also read | ‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race While the socialists like Bernie Sanders and extreme leftists were relatively supportive or quiet about this, many other Democrats- particularly those seeking re-election in November - felt that Biden's running would hurt their own chances. Several donors either halted funding Biden, or pledged funds to Harris, who was indeed working quietly in creating her own war room, gathering support from public and the moneybags as Biden struggled in the past two months. As soon as Biden exited, several top figures from politics, business and the entertainment industry endorsed her. This includes former president Bill Clinton and his wife and former presidential contender Hillary. The only significant departure was that of Barack Obama, under whose presidency Biden had served as vice president. The problem is, all these machinations were so out in the open, that the Julius Ceaser-Brutus analogy was inevitable. The only difference was, it was not a single Brutus, but a whole section of the party and support base, that essentially betrayed Biden, though it's arguable that he probably deserved it. × While the Democrats, including Kamala herself, are doing a balancing act of praising Biden and portraying the current vice president as the best option as Democrats go into a now wholly altered convention in August, the whole thing leaves a bad aftertaste. It will be a mountain to climb for Democrats to invigorate their support base in favour of Kamala, which had mostly given up on the election since poll numbers went down for Biden, exacerbated by his gaffes and debate disaster with Trump. That then brings us to the next question: Is Kamala Harris a popular politician? How popular is Kamala Harris, really? FiveThirtyEight, the site that compiles national opinion trends, has a hint in its latest tally of poll of polls regarding Kamala's popularity. To the survey question 'Do Americans approve or disapprove of Kamala Harris?', 51.4 per cent disapproved, as against 38.3 per cent approvals, as on July 22. Worst among the polls compiled by the site is the one by HarrisX-Forbes, which put her disapproval ratings at 56 per cent. So in spite of this, can she still pull off a victory over Trump? Money speaks in American politics and the next four months will see who the greenback favours. The full campaign funding numbers will be available only at the end of this month but here is some context: While Harris did break records with an $81 million fundraising just hours after being brought to the contest, we must not forget that each major episode in Trump's political life- his court appearances, convictions and bid on his life- was followed by a funding rush. How much funding he got after the failed shooting will be clear only later, but consider this: he raised $50 million soon after felony convictions. In June, the Trump campaign's cash in hand was $45 million more than the Biden campaign. Also read: RNC poked fun at Kamala Harris with her coconut tree speech. She is having the last laugh Then there is the media properties of Trump, including Truth Social, whose stocks surged 30 percent soon after the assassination bid. That had made the valuation of Trump Media & Technology Group soar to $7.6 billion. Can the rich Democratic donors bridge the gap for Harris, by putting the money where their mouth is? That remains to be seen. And then there's the issue of her likeability. Kamala may have alienated her own support base As a coloured person of Indian and African-origin parentage, it would have been a natural fit for Kamala to appeal to the minority groups in American politics: the Blacks, Asians and Hispanics. But her political career, starting as a public prosecutor in California where she alienated many in the Black community, to her latest handling of the southern border migrant surge crisis which is a sensitive issue for the Hispanics, it is a lose-lose for both communities. In her transition from public prosecutor to California's attorney-general, her stance on various issues of the criminal justice system are best described as opportunistic flip-flops. For instance, when she became the west coast state's attorney-general, she defended the death penalty, years after opposing it as a district attorney in San Francisco. Also read: Breaking records: Democrats raise nearly $50 million after Joe Biden drops out and endorses Kamala Harris While it hardly matters in local politics, Harris has often made woke positions on a number of global issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict, which hasn't made her a lot of friends in the international community. This is the reputation she has to shake off, in the next four months, and that's a tall order. And then, there's Trump. Kamala Harris is pitted against a really formidable rival Battle-hardened by a bloody assassination attempt that came at the end of a criminal conviction and ongoing court cases across states, Trump is still the favoured candidate in much of America's working class, white-majority states. By the sheer force of its larger populations, some coastal states like California and New York might push Kamala through in the popular votes, but electoral votes - the unique decider in American presidential polls - is a different ballgame. There, the support Trump enjoys is not limited to a region. He is favoured to win in much of the lily-white communities in the north, several states in the Bible Belt down south, as well as in the 'rust belt' states for whom his 'America first' approach is appealing. What if Kamala Harris loses? Will she be a 'use and throw' candidate? In spite of all the above, one cannot call this election yet. Because this is not an election like any other. The past few months have been topsy-turvy for both the Republican and Democratic camps. There's still a lot at stake, but the only difference is that this time, there is much less lack of unity in the Republican front. Even his primary rivals and most acerbic critics like Nikki Haley have come around in full endorsement of the former president at the Republican National Convention this month. But the situation with Democratic National Convention in August is going to be totally different. Will there be uneasy, or openly opposed views expressed against her? Will Obama break his silence on how the last few weeks of the infighting would damage the party in the long run? Also read | Like father, like son: Donald Trump Jr. under fire for calling teen daughter 'sexy' And more importantly, will Kamala Harris be a one-shot candidate? Will she be used as a stop-gap arrangement for this election cycle, only to be replaced by someone else- Michelle Obama being one strong possibility-in 2028 when the odds will be much better for the Democrats? That is the key question we should be pondering upon in future. But for now, those betting on Kamala Harris' winnability in 2024 should hold their horses. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Kamala Harris for president: After Biden exits, his vice president enters race, but can she win?

<p>Former US President Donald Trump said Joe Biden was never 'fit to run' after the Democrat leader pulled out of the 2024&nbsp;elections. Trump took to his handle on Truth Social and posted a lengthy message taking potshots&nbsp;at the US president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was!" wrote Trump, who will now be going against Vice President Kamala Harris in all likelihood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t."</p>

<p>"And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists."</p>

<p>Trump said he will remedy the damage done by Biden during his four-year presidency.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-fit-to-serve-either-reactions-pour-in-as-joe-biden-calls-off-2024-presidential-race-742899">‘Not fit to serve either’: Reactions pour in as Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race</a></p>

<p>"We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump to face Kamala Harris?</strong></h2>

<p>In all likelihood, Trump is expected to square up against Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden endorsed her as the presidential nominee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Democratic Convention takes place next month where the Blue side would approve a presidential nominee - most likely Harris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to Biden stepping down, Trump had already launched attacks on Harris by calling her 'crazy' at his first public rally after the assassination attempt on July 13.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I call her laughing Kamala," he said. "Have you watched her laugh? She is crazy. You know, you can tell a lot by a laugh. No, she's crazy. She's nuts. She's not as crazy as Nancy Pelosi."</p>

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<p>Trump had the upper hand at this stage but with Harris coming in the fray, he may have to elevate his campaign as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former US President Donald Trump said Joe Biden was never 'fit to run' after the Democrat leader pulled out of the 2024 elections. Trump took to his handle on Truth Social and posted a lengthy message taking potshots at the US president.

Former US President Donald Trump said Joe Biden was never 'fit to run' after the Democrat leader pulled out of the 2024 elections. Trump took to his handle on Truth Social and posted a lengthy message taking potshots at the US president. "Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was!" wrote Trump, who will now be going against Vice President Kamala Harris in all likelihood. "All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t capable of being President, and he wasn’t." "And now, look what he’s done to our Country, with millions of people coming across our Border, totally unchecked and unvetted, many from prisons, mental institutions, and record numbers of terrorists." Trump said he will remedy the damage done by Biden during his four-year presidency. Also read: ‘Not fit to serve either’: Reactions pour in as Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race "We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Crooked Joe Biden was not fit to run for President, and is certainly not fit to serve - And never was! He only attained the position of President by lies, Fake News, and not leaving his Basement. All those around him, including his Doctor and the Media, knew that he wasn’t… — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) July 21, 2024 × Trump to face Kamala Harris? In all likelihood, Trump is expected to square up against Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden endorsed her as the presidential nominee. The Democratic Convention takes place next month where the Blue side would approve a presidential nominee - most likely Harris. Prior to Biden stepping down, Trump had already launched attacks on Harris by calling her 'crazy' at his first public rally after the assassination attempt on July 13. "I call her laughing Kamala," he said. "Have you watched her laugh? She is crazy. You know, you can tell a lot by a laugh. No, she's crazy. She's nuts. She's not as crazy as Nancy Pelosi." Trump: Kamala, I call her laughing Kamala. Have you seen her laughing? She is crazy. You can tell a lot by a laugh. She is nuts. She is not as crazy as Nancy Pelosi. pic.twitter.com/EumPAKo2yk — Acyn (@Acyn) July 20, 2024 × Trump had the upper hand at this stage but with Harris coming in the fray, he may have to elevate his campaign as well. (With inputs from agencies)

'Crooked Joe Biden wasn't...': Trump reacts after Biden drops out of the presidential race

Hollywood has reacted to US President Joe Biden's announcement that he will halt his re-election campaign and endorse Kamala Harris for President right now.

Biden drops out of race, Robert De Niro says 'nothing more important than defeating Trump'

Headlines of the hour: - India: Parliament session begins - Terrorists attack Indian Army camp in Rajouri, J&K - Endorsements for Kamala Harris pour in - Clintons back Harris, Obama holds back - Record fund inflow on Harris' campaign launch - Israel to send team for hostage talks - Zelensky thanks Biden for 'bold steps' - South Korea to step up Anti-Pyongyang broadcasts

Clintons back Kamala Harris, Obama holds back | India: Parliament session begins

US President Joe Biden has officially ended his 2024 presidential campaign in a letter posted on his campaign's Twitter account. Biden announced that he will fulfill his presidential duties until January but will not seek re-election.

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U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Sunday his intention to drop out of the presidential race, after a growing number of Democrats expressed concerns over his viability in the election since a disastrous debate performance late last month.

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<p>US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race, a move unprecedented in US presidential election history. His decision follows growing concerns about his age and mental fitness.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, a major terror attack on an Indian Army picket was successfully thwarted.</p>

<p>In Pennsylvania, Bethel Park High School has denied claims of bullying in the past of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump.</p>

<p>The UAE has ordered an investigation and expedited trial for Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting against their government.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-steps-down-joe-biden-exiting-the-race-now-lacks-precedent-in-us-presidential-elections-history-742938">Biden steps down: Joe Biden exiting the race now lacks precedent in US presidential elections history</a></strong></p>

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<p>US President Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race at the very last minute amid calls by several Democrats to exit. People kept pointing out how he was too old to lead the country for another four years, with a few saying he might not be mentally fit as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/major-terror-attack-on-indian-army-picket-in-jks-rajouri-thwarted-742947">Major terror attack on Indian Army picket thwarted in J&amp;K's Rajouri</a></strong></p>

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<p>A major terror attack on an Army picket in a remote village in Rajouri has been thwarted, the news agency ANI reported on Monday (July 22) citing the Directorate of Public Relations Jammu</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pennsylvania-high-school-refutes-claims-of-bullying-in-attempted-trump-assassins-past-742930">Pennsylvania high school refutes claims of bullying in Trump's almost assassin Thomas Crooks' past</a></strong></p>

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<p>Thomas Matthew Crooks' alma mater, the Bethel Park High School, has denied allegations that the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump was relentlessly bullied. It also refuted to confirm that Crooks was rejected from the school's rifle team due to poor aim.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-orders-trial-of-bangladeshi-nationals-arrested-for-protesting-against-dhaka-742941">UAE orders trial of Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting against Dhaka</a></strong></p>

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<p>The United Arab Emirates (UAE)&nbsp;ordered an investigation and an expedited trial of Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting against their home government, state media reported on Sunday (July 21).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Elections: Democratic delegates to make a historic decision</strong></p>

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US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race, a move unprecedented in US presidential election history. His decision follows growing concerns about his age and mental fitness.

US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the presidential race, a move unprecedented in US presidential election history. His decision follows growing concerns about his age and mental fitness. Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, a major terror attack on an Indian Army picket was successfully thwarted. In Pennsylvania, Bethel Park High School has denied claims of bullying in the past of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. The UAE has ordered an investigation and expedited trial for Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting against their government. Click on the headlines for more Biden steps down: Joe Biden exiting the race now lacks precedent in US presidential elections history US President Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race at the very last minute amid calls by several Democrats to exit. People kept pointing out how he was too old to lead the country for another four years, with a few saying he might not be mentally fit as well. Major terror attack on Indian Army picket thwarted in J&K's Rajouri A major terror attack on an Army picket in a remote village in Rajouri has been thwarted, the news agency ANI reported on Monday (July 22) citing the Directorate of Public Relations Jammu Pennsylvania high school refutes claims of bullying in Trump's almost assassin Thomas Crooks' past Thomas Matthew Crooks' alma mater, the Bethel Park High School, has denied allegations that the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump was relentlessly bullied. It also refuted to confirm that Crooks was rejected from the school's rifle team due to poor aim. UAE orders trial of Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting against Dhaka The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ordered an investigation and an expedited trial of Bangladeshi nationals arrested for protesting against their home government, state media reported on Sunday (July 21). Watch | US Elections: Democratic delegates to make a historic decision

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<p>Thomas Matthew Crooks' alma mater, the Bethel Park High School, has denied allegations that the gunman, who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, was relentlessly bullied. It also refuted to confirm that Crooks was rejected from the school's rifle team due to poor aim.</p>

<p>The statement, released on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;20) follows Crooks' dramatic assassination attempt on July 13. Perched on the roof of a bottle manufacturing plant in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Crooks tried to shoot Trump during a rally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A US Secret Service sniper fatally shot Crooks after he injured Trump and several rally-goers.</p>

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<h2><strong>School's statement</strong></h2>

<p>Bethel Park High School asserted that their records do not support claims of Crooks being bullied.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per The Guardian reports, the school said that it was "a painful misconception that Thomas Crooks was relentlessly bullied in school."</p>

<p>"According to our records, Mr Crooks excelled academically, regularly attended school and had no disciplinary incidents, including those related to bullying," the school stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They described Crooks as a "quiet, bright young man" who "generally got along with his teachers and classmates".</p>

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<p>It also said that the school's rifle team coach "does not recall meeting" Trump's attacker.</p>

<p>"It is possible that Crooks informally attended a practice, took a shot and never returned," said the school adding, "We don't have any record of that happening".</p>

<h2><strong>Former students' allegations</strong></h2>

<p>This statement contrasts with testimonies from Crooks' former schoolmates. Jason Kohler, a 21-year-old alum, recounted how Crooks’ attire and solitary lunches marked him as a "loner" and an "outcast," leading to significant bullying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another former student, Jameson Myers, told ABC News that Crooks' poor shooting skills barred him from joining the school rifle team, a claim echoed by another schoolmate Jameson Murphy, who told the New York Post that Crooks was a "comically bad shot."</p>

<h2><strong>Why did Crooks try to kill Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities have yet to determine Crooks’ motive. Investigations reveal that Crooks had legally obtained the rifle from his father and meticulously planned the assassination attempt. This included purchasing ammunition on the day of the shooting and using a drone to survey the rally site.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Thomas Matthew Crooks' alma mater, the Bethel Park High School, has denied allegations that the gunman, who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, was relentlessly bullied.

Thomas Matthew Crooks' alma mater, the Bethel Park High School, has denied allegations that the gunman, who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump, was relentlessly bullied. It also refuted to confirm that Crooks was rejected from the school's rifle team due to poor aim. The statement, released on Saturday (Jul 20) follows Crooks' dramatic assassination attempt on July 13. Perched on the roof of a bottle manufacturing plant in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Crooks tried to shoot Trump during a rally. A US Secret Service sniper fatally shot Crooks after he injured Trump and several rally-goers. Also read | Trump shooter Thomas Crooks was a 'nice kid' who got 'bullied so much' reveal his former classmates School's statement Bethel Park High School asserted that their records do not support claims of Crooks being bullied. As per The Guardian reports, the school said that it was "a painful misconception that Thomas Crooks was relentlessly bullied in school." "According to our records, Mr Crooks excelled academically, regularly attended school and had no disciplinary incidents, including those related to bullying," the school stated. They described Crooks as a "quiet, bright young man" who "generally got along with his teachers and classmates". Also read | Did Trump stage an assassination attempt, or did Democrats order the hit? Conspiracy theories suggest this It also said that the school's rifle team coach "does not recall meeting" Trump's attacker. "It is possible that Crooks informally attended a practice, took a shot and never returned," said the school adding, "We don't have any record of that happening". Former students' allegations This statement contrasts with testimonies from Crooks' former schoolmates. Jason Kohler, a 21-year-old alum, recounted how Crooks’ attire and solitary lunches marked him as a "loner" and an "outcast," leading to significant bullying. Another former student, Jameson Myers, told ABC News that Crooks' poor shooting skills barred him from joining the school rifle team, a claim echoed by another schoolmate Jameson Murphy, who told the New York Post that Crooks was a "comically bad shot." Why did Crooks try to kill Trump? Authorities have yet to determine Crooks’ motive. Investigations reveal that Crooks had legally obtained the rifle from his father and meticulously planned the assassination attempt. This included purchasing ammunition on the day of the shooting and using a drone to survey the rally site. (With inputs from agencies)

Pennsylvania high school refutes claims of bullying in Trump's almost assassin Thomas Crooks' past

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<p>Former US President Donald Trump has redirected his presidential campaign's focus towards Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race to White House. Trump revived his derogatory nickname for Harris, calling her "Laffin' Kamala Harris".</p>

<p>But even as Trump hammers on with&nbsp;his campaign against Harris, he faces a key complication: a $5,000 check dated September 26, 2011, signed by Trump himself, and made out to "Attorney General Kamala D Harris."</p>

<p>Within hours of Biden's historic announcement of withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday (July 21), Trump's 2011 donation to Harris began circulating on social media.</p>

<p>Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz from Florida posted a photo of the cheque on his X feed, captioning it: "Was a wise investment."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US Elections 2024: Democrats back Joe Biden's decision to drop from Presidential race</strong></p>

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<p>Former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele said, "When Trump wrote that check to re-elect Kamala Harris in 2011, I bet he didn’t think she’d cash it in 2024!"</p>

<p>The $5,000 check is part of a series of donations from the Trump family to Harris when she served as California’s attorney general.</p>

<p>California secretary of state records point out that the $5,000 check, along with a $1,000 donation from Trump to Harris in February 2013 for her re-election campaign.</p>

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<p>Additionally, Trump’s daughter Ivanka contributed $2,000 to Harris’s re-election committee in June 2014.</p>

<p>The total of $8,000 in donations from the Trump family to Harris may pose a challenge for Trump as he campaigns, similar to how it did during the 2020 presidential race when Harris was Biden’s running mate.</p>

<p>Fox News previously reported on the details of the $5,000 donation, revealing it was made at the request of New York’s then top prosecutor, Eric Schneiderman, during a fundraiser for Harris in September 2011.</p>

<p>Trump purchased a $5,000 ticket for the event, with Ivanka attending.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former US President Donald Trump has redirected his presidential campaign's focus towards Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race to White House.

Former US President Donald Trump has redirected his presidential campaign's focus towards Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race to White House. Trump revived his derogatory nickname for Harris, calling her "Laffin' Kamala Harris". But even as Trump hammers on with his campaign against Harris, he faces a key complication: a $5,000 check dated September 26, 2011, signed by Trump himself, and made out to "Attorney General Kamala D Harris." Within hours of Biden's historic announcement of withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday (July 21), Trump's 2011 donation to Harris began circulating on social media. Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz from Florida posted a photo of the cheque on his X feed, captioning it: "Was a wise investment." Also watch | US Elections 2024: Democrats back Joe Biden's decision to drop from Presidential race × Former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele said, "When Trump wrote that check to re-elect Kamala Harris in 2011, I bet he didn’t think she’d cash it in 2024!" The $5,000 check is part of a series of donations from the Trump family to Harris when she served as California’s attorney general. California secretary of state records point out that the $5,000 check, along with a $1,000 donation from Trump to Harris in February 2013 for her re-election campaign. Also read | US Elections | Biden says: 'In the best interests of the party and country that I stand down' Additionally, Trump’s daughter Ivanka contributed $2,000 to Harris’s re-election committee in June 2014. The total of $8,000 in donations from the Trump family to Harris may pose a challenge for Trump as he campaigns, similar to how it did during the 2020 presidential race when Harris was Biden’s running mate. Fox News previously reported on the details of the $5,000 donation, revealing it was made at the request of New York’s then top prosecutor, Eric Schneiderman, during a fundraiser for Harris in September 2011. Trump purchased a $5,000 ticket for the event, with Ivanka attending. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Donald Trump Jr, the son of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, is facing outrage on social media for calling his 17-year-old daughter 'sexy' on camera. The ex-president's first son made the comment as they were getting ready for the Republican National Convention.</p>

<p>The video, first posted on TikTok, shows Donald Jr and Kai Trump getting their make-up and hair done ahead of the RNC. Then, Jr. asks, "Kai what do you think?”</p>

<p>“Getting makeup make me look sexy like you?”</p>

<p>Then, Kai responds, "I think you look very beautiful.”</p>

<p>To which Donald Junior replies, "Thank you Kai, I'm glad you think I look very beautiful,” while flashing a wide smile.</p>

<p>“I don't do this very often, but in HD you better do it,” he adds.</p>

<p>He further says that he was excited for his daughter's first speech. “She's going to crush it - I love you Kai.”</p>

<p>The clip, first posted Thursday (Jul 18) soon went viral on social media, garnering views in millions. The video received massive backlash, with one user saying, "why would you say that?”, referring to his 'sexy' comment.</p>

<p>“So actually we don't wanna be calling our daughter sexy hope this helps,” another user said.</p>

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<p>“I’m a trump supporter, but dang I had to replay this several times to convince myself this doesn’t sound wrong, and I’m still not convinced,” a third wrote.</p>

<p>Some users also drew parallels between comments made by Donald Junior and his father Donald Trump.</p>

<p>During a 2006 interview, Trump said that he would have dated his "beautiful daughter if they weren't related." He also used the word “voluptuous” while describing her figure.</p>

<p>“IT’S GENERATIONAL,” one user said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US Elections: Republicans keep up the heat, Trump says 'Joe Biden destroying US, not fit to serve'</strong></p>

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<p>Kai, a high school student, appeared at the RNC and issued a powerful emotional statement in support of her grandpa.</p>

<p>“Grandpa, you are such an inspiration and I love you,” she asserted.</p>

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Donald Trump Jr, the son of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, is facing outrage on social media for calling his 17-year-old daughter 'sexy' on camera.

Donald Trump Jr, the son of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, is facing outrage on social media for calling his 17-year-old daughter 'sexy' on camera. The ex-president's first son made the comment as they were getting ready for the Republican National Convention. The video, first posted on TikTok, shows Donald Jr and Kai Trump getting their make-up and hair done ahead of the RNC. Then, Jr. asks, "Kai what do you think?” “Getting makeup make me look sexy like you?” Then, Kai responds, "I think you look very beautiful.” To which Donald Junior replies, "Thank you Kai, I'm glad you think I look very beautiful,” while flashing a wide smile. “I don't do this very often, but in HD you better do it,” he adds. He further says that he was excited for his daughter's first speech. “She's going to crush it - I love you Kai.” The clip, first posted Thursday (Jul 18) soon went viral on social media, garnering views in millions. The video received massive backlash, with one user saying, "why would you say that?”, referring to his 'sexy' comment. “So actually we don't wanna be calling our daughter sexy hope this helps,” another user said. Also read: `Crooked Joe Biden wasn`t...`: Trump reacts after Biden drops out of the presidential race “I’m a trump supporter, but dang I had to replay this several times to convince myself this doesn’t sound wrong, and I’m still not convinced,” a third wrote. Some users also drew parallels between comments made by Donald Junior and his father Donald Trump. During a 2006 interview, Trump said that he would have dated his "beautiful daughter if they weren't related." He also used the word “voluptuous” while describing her figure. “IT’S GENERATIONAL,” one user said. Watch: US Elections: Republicans keep up the heat, Trump says 'Joe Biden destroying US, not fit to serve' × Kai, a high school student, appeared at the RNC and issued a powerful emotional statement in support of her grandpa. “Grandpa, you are such an inspiration and I love you,” she asserted. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A man from Florida accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, US Sen. JD Vance and their families was arrested on Friday (July 19), police said.</p>

<p>The Jupiter Police Department announced that 68-year-old Michael M. Wiseman was arrested on Friday for charges of written threats to kill.</p>

<p>According to Jupiter Police Maj. Don Hennessy, Wiseman was taken into custody without incident and is now held at the Palm Beach County Jail.</p>

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<p>Wiseman was in custody at the facility on Friday night, a jail employee confirmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The employee said she didn't have information about whether Wiseman had an attorney to contact for comment on his behalf.</p>

<p>Detectives informed, Wiseman made several written threats on social media handle Facebook against Trump and Vance, who became the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees, this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to police, threats were also made "concerning bodily harm" against members of the Trump and Vance families. Multiple individuals reported the posts to local police both in person and online.</p>

<p>It may be mentioned here, Jupiter is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach. The investigation was carried out in coordination with the US Secret Service and the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, police said.</p>

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<p>The threat came just days after Trump was shot at in a shocking attempt on his life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.</p>

<h2><strong>Man arrested for&nbsp;making death threats against Joe Biden</strong></h2>

<p>A Florida man allegedly made death threats toward President Joe Biden and other federal officials in a series of social media posts from a mental health facility in Tallahassee.</p>

<p>The 39-year-old, Jason Patrick Alday was arrested on Monday (July 15), the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida said.</p>

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<p>"Alday from Quincy, Florida, allegedly engaged in sending threatening communications, and made threats against President Joe Biden and other federal officials," the office said in an announcement Wednesday (July 17).</p>

<p>He made further threats in posts on social media X.</p>

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A man from Florida accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, US Sen. JD Vance and their families was arrested on Friday (July 19), police said.

A man from Florida accused of making threats against former President Donald Trump, US Sen. JD Vance and their families was arrested on Friday (July 19), police said. The Jupiter Police Department announced that 68-year-old Michael M. Wiseman was arrested on Friday for charges of written threats to kill. According to Jupiter Police Maj. Don Hennessy, Wiseman was taken into custody without incident and is now held at the Palm Beach County Jail. Also read: Took a bullet for democracy: Trump addresses first rally since shooting Wiseman was in custody at the facility on Friday night, a jail employee confirmed. The employee said she didn't have information about whether Wiseman had an attorney to contact for comment on his behalf. Detectives informed, Wiseman made several written threats on social media handle Facebook against Trump and Vance, who became the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees, this week. According to police, threats were also made "concerning bodily harm" against members of the Trump and Vance families. Multiple individuals reported the posts to local police both in person and online. It may be mentioned here, Jupiter is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach. The investigation was carried out in coordination with the US Secret Service and the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, police said. Also read | Trump assassination attempt: Secret Service sniper killed shooter with 'one-in-a-million shot' The threat came just days after Trump was shot at in a shocking attempt on his life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Man arrested for making death threats against Joe Biden A Florida man allegedly made death threats toward President Joe Biden and other federal officials in a series of social media posts from a mental health facility in Tallahassee. The 39-year-old, Jason Patrick Alday was arrested on Monday (July 15), the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida said. × "Alday from Quincy, Florida, allegedly engaged in sending threatening communications, and made threats against President Joe Biden and other federal officials," the office said in an announcement Wednesday (July 17). He made further threats in posts on social media X. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>"I took a bullet for democracy," these were the words of former United States (US) president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as he held his first rally&nbsp;in Grand Rapids&nbsp;on Saturday (July 20) since surviving an assassination attempt on July 13.</p>

<p>Trump referred to the assassination attempt several times during his speech.&nbsp;"I hope I don't have to go through that again. It was so horrible," he added.</p>

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<p>"I'm not an extremist at all," Trump also said, dismissing his reported links to Project 25,&nbsp;a shadow manifesto from figures close to him that has been characterised by opponents as an authoritarian, right-wing wish list.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump hits out at Biden, Democrats</strong></h2>

<p>During the rally, Trump mocked the Democratic Party, which has been&nbsp;roiled by unprecedented pressure for President Joe Biden to abandon his reelection bid amid concerns over his age and fitness to serve.</p>

<p>"They have no idea who their candidate is... This guy goes and he gets the votes, and now they want to take it away. That's democracy," he said.</p>

<p>Trump further went on to slam Vice President Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gunman at Trump rally had drone in car, FBI probe reveals</strong></p>

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<p>“From the moment we take back the White House from Crooked Joe Biden and Kamala, I call her Laughing Kamala. You ever watched her laugh? She's crazy. You know, you can tell a lot by a laugh. No, she's crazy. She's nuts. She's not as crazy as Nancy Pelosi," Trump said.</p>

<p>"Did you see Nancy Pelosi is selling out Biden? I think you see. She turned on him like a dog. ‘Well, I don't know if he should continue,’ where did that come from? She was 100%, all of a sudden, she's not sure. Not sure means he’s gone. But she's crazy as a bedbug. She's crazy,” he added.</p>

<p>The Biden-Harris campaign dismissed the speech as&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;"peddling the same lies (and) running the same campaign of revenge and retribution."</p>


"I took a bullet for democracy," these were the words of former United States (US) president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as he held his first rally in Grand Rapids on Saturday (July 20) since surviving an assassination attempt on July 13.

"I took a bullet for democracy," these were the words of former United States (US) president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as he held his first rally in Grand Rapids on Saturday (July 20) since surviving an assassination attempt on July 13. Trump referred to the assassination attempt several times during his speech. "I hope I don't have to go through that again. It was so horrible," he added. Also read | Trump assassination attempt: Secret Service sniper killed shooter with 'one-in-a-million shot' "I'm not an extremist at all," Trump also said, dismissing his reported links to Project 25, a shadow manifesto from figures close to him that has been characterised by opponents as an authoritarian, right-wing wish list. Trump hits out at Biden, Democrats During the rally, Trump mocked the Democratic Party, which has been roiled by unprecedented pressure for President Joe Biden to abandon his reelection bid amid concerns over his age and fitness to serve. "They have no idea who their candidate is... This guy goes and he gets the votes, and now they want to take it away. That's democracy," he said. Trump further went on to slam Vice President Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi. Also watch | Gunman at Trump rally had drone in car, FBI probe reveals × “From the moment we take back the White House from Crooked Joe Biden and Kamala, I call her Laughing Kamala. You ever watched her laugh? She's crazy. You know, you can tell a lot by a laugh. No, she's crazy. She's nuts. She's not as crazy as Nancy Pelosi," Trump said. "Did you see Nancy Pelosi is selling out Biden? I think you see. She turned on him like a dog. ‘Well, I don't know if he should continue,’ where did that come from? She was 100%, all of a sudden, she's not sure. Not sure means he’s gone. But she's crazy as a bedbug. She's crazy,” he added. The Biden-Harris campaign dismissed the speech as Trump "peddling the same lies (and) running the same campaign of revenge and retribution."

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<p>US Secret Service (USSS) denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect former president Donald Trump, a damning report in the <em>Washington Post </em>has&nbsp;claimed. After initially denying such claims in the immediate aftermath of the&nbsp;July 13 assassination attempt, USSS has now admitted that certain requesters by Trump's team were turned down in the last two years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ex-president's team had requested for more agents and magnetometers at&nbsp;large public events he attended, as well as extra snipers for outdoor venues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The repeated rejections led to long-standing tensions between Trump, his top aides and his security detail against Secret Service leadership, the report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service admitted that new information had surfaced indicating that the agency's headquarters may have in fact denied requests for additional security from Trump's detail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Secret Service has a vast, challenging, and intricate mission. Every day we work in a dynamic threat environment to ensure our protectees are safe and secure across multiple events, travel, and other difficult environments," said&nbsp;Guglielmi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We execute a comprehensive and layered strategy to balance personnel, technology, and specialised operational needs."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Division in our society must be healed: Trump in first speech after he survived assassination</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Secret Service's previous version</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, quizzed after the assassination bid on Trump, Guglielmi had outrightly quashed the reports of denying security to the Republican leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The assertion that a member of the former president’s security team requested additional security resources that the US Secret Service or the Department of Homeland Security rebuffed is absolutely false,” he said at the time.</p>

<p>Secret Service chief&nbsp;Kimberly Cheatle is under pressure from all quarters to tender her resignation for failing to protect Trump.&nbsp;Cheatle, however, has refused to step down but will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday (Jul 22) regarding the failures.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-assassination-attempt-secret-service-sniper-killed-shooter-with-one-in-a-million-shot-report-742589"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Trump assassination attempt | Secret Service sniper killed shooter with 'one-in-a-million shot': Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Thomas Crooks, the shooter who took aim at Trump was merely 130 metres away from the former president and managed to compose himself on the roof of the building without any fuss.</p>

<p>The Secret Service agents did not spot him till he had fired multiple rounds and only neutralised him after&nbsp;Trump suffered a bullet wound on his right ear while a rallygoer was killed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em>&nbsp;</p>


US Secret Service (USSS) denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect former president Donald Trump, a damning report in the Washington Post has claimed.

US Secret Service (USSS) denied requests for additional resources and manpower to protect former president Donald Trump, a damning report in the Washington Post has claimed. After initially denying such claims in the immediate aftermath of the July 13 assassination attempt, USSS has now admitted that certain requesters by Trump's team were turned down in the last two years. The ex-president's team had requested for more agents and magnetometers at large public events he attended, as well as extra snipers for outdoor venues. The repeated rejections led to long-standing tensions between Trump, his top aides and his security detail against Secret Service leadership, the report added. Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service admitted that new information had surfaced indicating that the agency's headquarters may have in fact denied requests for additional security from Trump's detail. “The Secret Service has a vast, challenging, and intricate mission. Every day we work in a dynamic threat environment to ensure our protectees are safe and secure across multiple events, travel, and other difficult environments," said Guglielmi. "We execute a comprehensive and layered strategy to balance personnel, technology, and specialised operational needs." Also watch | Division in our society must be healed: Trump in first speech after he survived assassination Secret Service's previous version Notably, quizzed after the assassination bid on Trump, Guglielmi had outrightly quashed the reports of denying security to the Republican leader. “The assertion that a member of the former president’s security team requested additional security resources that the US Secret Service or the Department of Homeland Security rebuffed is absolutely false,” he said at the time. Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle is under pressure from all quarters to tender her resignation for failing to protect Trump. Cheatle, however, has refused to step down but will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Monday (Jul 22) regarding the failures. Also read | Trump assassination attempt | Secret Service sniper killed shooter with 'one-in-a-million shot': Report Thomas Crooks, the shooter who took aim at Trump was merely 130 metres away from the former president and managed to compose himself on the roof of the building without any fuss. The Secret Service agents did not spot him till he had fired multiple rounds and only neutralised him after Trump suffered a bullet wound on his right ear while a rallygoer was killed. (With inputs from agencies)

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