Former US President Barack Obama was working against former vice president Kamala Harris, who ran in the 2024 presidential election race against Donald Trump after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election race, authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes claimed in their new book.
Allen, a senior political reporter at NBC News, claimed that Obama did not believe that Kamala Harris would win against Donald Trump.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;President Obama absolutely did not think that Joe Biden should continue, according to our sources close to President Obama,&rdquo; Allen told MSNBC in an interview. &ldquo;And he also didn&rsquo;t want Kamala Harris to be the replacement for Biden. He didn&rsquo;t think that she was the best choice for Democrats.&rdquo;
He further claimed that Obama was working behind the scenes and advocated for an open primary as he did not have faith in the former vice president&rsquo;s ability to defeat Trump.
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&ldquo;He (Barack Obama) worked really behind the scenes for a long time to try to have a mini-primary, or an open convention, or a mini-primary leading to an open convention, did not have faith in her ability to win the election,&rdquo; the author told MSNBC.
Allen and Parnes's book &lsquo;Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House&rsquo; was released on Tuesday (Apr 1).&nbsp;
Allen added that Obama, who served as the US president from 2008 to 2016, was not willing to endorse Harris when he talked with her on the day Biden dropped out of the presidential race.
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<h2>US presidential election 2024</h2>
Ahead of the US presidential elections last year, former president Joe Biden faced criticism from his own party following a presidential debate against his opponent Donald Trump, forcing him to drop out of the race.
The Democrat vice president took his spot after she was nominated to run for president. However, she lost her bid when the 78-year-old Trump won in a remarkable comeback, securing his second term in office.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Ahead of the US presidential elections last year, former president Joe Biden faced criticism from his own party following a presidential debate against his opponent Donald Trump, forcing him to drop out of the race.

Former US President Barack Obama was working against former vice president Kamala Harris, who ran in the 2024 presidential election race against Donald Trump after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election race, authors Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes claimed in their new book. Allen, a senior political reporter at NBC News, claimed that Obama did not believe that Kamala Harris would win against Donald Trump. Also read | Barack and Michelle Obama in talks to produce Tiger Woods film – Report “President Obama absolutely did not think that Joe Biden should continue, according to our sources close to President Obama,” Allen told MSNBC in an interview. “And he also didn’t want Kamala Harris to be the replacement for Biden. He didn’t think that she was the best choice for Democrats.” He further claimed that Obama was working behind the scenes and advocated for an open primary as he did not have faith in the former vice president’s ability to defeat Trump. Also read | 'Artist must have lost her talent': Trump melts down over ‘bad picture’, says Obama’s portrait ‘looks wonderful’ “He (Barack Obama) worked really behind the scenes for a long time to try to have a mini-primary, or an open convention, or a mini-primary leading to an open convention, did not have faith in her ability to win the election,” the author told MSNBC. Allen and Parnes's book ‘Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House’ was released on Tuesday (Apr 1). Allen added that Obama, who served as the US president from 2008 to 2016, was not willing to endorse Harris when he talked with her on the day Biden dropped out of the presidential race. Also read | Trump breaks precedent, strips Biden, Harris, and others of security clearances US presidential election 2024 Ahead of the US presidential elections last year, former president Joe Biden faced criticism from his own party following a presidential debate against his opponent Donald Trump, forcing him to drop out of the race. The Democrat vice president took his spot after she was nominated to run for president. However, she lost her bid when the 78-year-old Trump won in a remarkable comeback, securing his second term in office. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Didn't have faith in her’: Obama worked against Kamala Harris in US elections, book reveals

Democrats planned Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 US presidential race as early as in 2023 - as per a newly released book. The book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House" by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes has cited two unnamed sources and added a new angle into the saga of Biden's declining healthcare. A copy of the book - which was published last week - was obtained by The Guardian has revealed that Democrats were in "hush-hush talks" on Biden's removal from the presidential race.&nbsp;
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Moreover, it said that Kamala Harris' close aides "strategised around the possibility that Biden might die in office".&nbsp;
All such planning was led by Jamal Simmons, Harris&rsquo;s White House communications director - the book claimed. Simmons allegedly drew up of a &ldquo;death-pool roster&rdquo; of federal judges who might swear Harris in, the British newspaper reported.&nbsp;
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He "never told the vice president about the death-pool roster before leaving her camp in January 2023," the authors write, "but he advised colleagues that he should be notified immediately if something happened to Biden, because he had worked out an entire communications strategy. And he left the spreadsheet with another Harris aide," Allen and Parnes wrote in the book.&nbsp;
This is the third book by the authors after studies of Donald Trump&rsquo;s win over Hillary Clinton in 2016 and defeat by Biden in 2020.&nbsp;
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The book also talked about some prominent events after Biden's removal - Harris being frustrated after being unable to distance herself from Biden, the "unpopular president" and also her team&rsquo;s failure to land an interview with Joe Rogan. Trump had secured a three-hour long interview with the American YouTuber that became a key moment for his presidential bid in November 2024.&nbsp;
&ldquo;A handful of Democratic National Committee officials already had considered contingency plans,&rdquo; Allen and Parnes write. &ldquo;In hush-hush talks starting in 2023, these officials gamed out Biden-withdrawal scenarios, according to two people familiar with them," they added.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;They wanted to make sure the party was ready for every possible circumstance: if Biden launched his campaign and then stepped aside before the primaries; if he won a bunch of primaries and then could not continue. If he secured enough delegates for winning the nomination but dropped out before winning a floor vote at the convention, and if he left a vacancy at the top of the ticket after taking the nomination," the book claimed.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

WORLD | All such planning was  led by Jamal Simmons, Harris’s White House communications director - the book claimed. Simmons allegedly drew up of a “death-pool roster” of federal judges who might swear Harris in, the British newspaper reported.

Democrats planned Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 US presidential race as early as in 2023 - as per a newly released book. The book "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House" by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes has cited two unnamed sources and added a new angle into the saga of Biden's declining healthcare. A copy of the book - which was published last week - was obtained by The Guardian has revealed that Democrats were in "hush-hush talks" on Biden's removal from the presidential race. Also read: US Supreme Court upholds Biden's untraceable 'ghost guns' regulation, aims to defeat powerful gun lobby Moreover, it said that Kamala Harris' close aides "strategised around the possibility that Biden might die in office". All such planning was led by Jamal Simmons, Harris’s White House communications director - the book claimed. Simmons allegedly drew up of a “death-pool roster” of federal judges who might swear Harris in, the British newspaper reported. Also read: 'USA! USA!': Trump receives cheerful welcome by 'fans' that Biden 'would never' He "never told the vice president about the death-pool roster before leaving her camp in January 2023," the authors write, "but he advised colleagues that he should be notified immediately if something happened to Biden, because he had worked out an entire communications strategy. And he left the spreadsheet with another Harris aide," Allen and Parnes wrote in the book. This is the third book by the authors after studies of Donald Trump’s win over Hillary Clinton in 2016 and defeat by Biden in 2020. Also read: Who Was Jessica Aber? Biden-nominated former US Attorney found dead at home The book also talked about some prominent events after Biden's removal - Harris being frustrated after being unable to distance herself from Biden, the "unpopular president" and also her team’s failure to land an interview with Joe Rogan. Trump had secured a three-hour long interview with the American YouTuber that became a key moment for his presidential bid in November 2024. “A handful of Democratic National Committee officials already had considered contingency plans,” Allen and Parnes write. “In hush-hush talks starting in 2023, these officials gamed out Biden-withdrawal scenarios, according to two people familiar with them," they added. Also read: Drug trafficker who was released thanks to Biden’s Clemency, re-arrested for multiple drug offences “They wanted to make sure the party was ready for every possible circumstance: if Biden launched his campaign and then stepped aside before the primaries; if he won a bunch of primaries and then could not continue. If he secured enough delegates for winning the nomination but dropped out before winning a floor vote at the convention, and if he left a vacancy at the top of the ticket after taking the nomination," the book claimed. (With inputs from agencies)

'Might die in office': New book reveals Democrats planned Biden's presidential bid withdrawal as early as 2023

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the uncut version of the CBS "60 minutes" interview with the former US vice president Kamala Harris on Wednesday (Feb 5). The FCC demanded the "unedited" version of the interview from the network after US President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against it for editing the interview to show a specific version of Harris before the 2024 presidential election.&nbsp;
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The full interview showed that Harris had given a detailed answer to a question regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but only 28 seconds of the response were aired. The first 21 seconds were shown in the preview of "Face of Nation" and the remaining seven seconds were broadcast on the "60 minutes".&nbsp;
When the correspondent Bill Whitaker of the network asked what the US could do to stop the Israel-Hamas war from spinning out of control, Harris gave a 140-word answer as per the uncut version.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Well, let&rsquo;s start with October 7th. Because obviously, what we do now must be in the context of what has happened. And as I reflect on a year ago, and that 1,200 people were massacred, young people at a festival, at a music festival, 250 hostages were taken, including Americans, women were brutally raped,&rdquo; Harris began her response.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;And as I said then, I maintain Israel has a right to defend itself. We would. And how it does so matters. And as we fast forward to what we have seen in the ensuing weeks and months, far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed. And we know that, and I think most agree, this war has to end. And that has to be our number one imperative, and that has been our number one imperative. How can we get this war to end?&rdquo; she further added.&nbsp;
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But the version that was broadcast had only a 56-word response.&nbsp;
"Twelve hundred people were massacred, and 250 hostages were taken, including Americans. Women were brutally raped. And as I said then, I maintain Israel has a right to defend itself. We would. And how it does so matters. Far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed. This war has to end,&rdquo; Harris said in the uncut version.&nbsp;
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Donald Trump sued CBS after the interview was aired, claiming that "60 minutes" edited the interview to interfere in the presidential election.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the uncut version of an interview of CBS "60 minutes" with the former US vice president Kamala Harris on Wednesday (Feb 5). 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the uncut version of the CBS "60 minutes" interview with the former US vice president Kamala Harris on Wednesday (Feb 5). The FCC demanded the "unedited" version of the interview from the network after US President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against it for editing the interview to show a specific version of Harris before the 2024 presidential election. Also read: Kamala Harris interview debacle: Demand grows for full transcript as CBS accused of 'deceptive editing' The full interview showed that Harris had given a detailed answer to a question regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but only 28 seconds of the response were aired. The first 21 seconds were shown in the preview of "Face of Nation" and the remaining seven seconds were broadcast on the "60 minutes". When the correspondent Bill Whitaker of the network asked what the US could do to stop the Israel-Hamas war from spinning out of control, Harris gave a 140-word answer as per the uncut version. “Well, let’s start with October 7th. Because obviously, what we do now must be in the context of what has happened. And as I reflect on a year ago, and that 1,200 people were massacred, young people at a festival, at a music festival, 250 hostages were taken, including Americans, women were brutally raped,” Harris began her response. Also read: 'Hypocrite': Kamala Harris spotted shopping with husband, carrying plastic bags after supporting ban “And as I said then, I maintain Israel has a right to defend itself. We would. And how it does so matters. And as we fast forward to what we have seen in the ensuing weeks and months, far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed. And we know that, and I think most agree, this war has to end. And that has to be our number one imperative, and that has been our number one imperative. How can we get this war to end?” she further added. Also read: Is Kamala Harris getting divorce? Ex-US VP calls husband 'dead weight' and blames him for election loss: Report But the version that was broadcast had only a 56-word response. "Twelve hundred people were massacred, and 250 hostages were taken, including Americans. Women were brutally raped. And as I said then, I maintain Israel has a right to defend itself. We would. And how it does so matters. Far too many innocent Palestinians have been killed. This war has to end,” Harris said in the uncut version. Also read: Watch: Kamala Harris under fire for Pledge of Allegiance slip-up; JD Vance caught laughing Donald Trump sued CBS after the interview was aired, claiming that "60 minutes" edited the interview to interfere in the presidential election. (With inputs from agencies)

FCC releases full version of Kamala Harris' '60 minutes' interview. Here's what she said in uncut version

CBS has agreed to provide the unedited transcript of its interview with former US Vice President Kamla Harris to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after a lawsuit against the media outlet was pushed by US President Donald Trump. Harris had appeared on CBS' "60 Minutes&rdquo; show for an interview before the 2024 US Presidential election.&nbsp;
Trump accused the network has unfairly edited some segments of the interview to manipulate Harris' portrayal in her favour. The US President has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the media outlet.&nbsp;
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Reports have emerged that Paramount, the parent company of CBS, is in discussion with Trump's legal team to settle the matter. The network announced on Friday (Jan 31) that Trump&rsquo;s appointee as FCC chairman, Brendan Carr compelled the network to provide the transcript for an investigation by the commission.&nbsp;
<h2>The controversy&nbsp;</h2>
The lawsuit, filed on November 1, claimed CBS was engaged in partisan editing that amounted to unlawful voter interference. But, Trump has pursued the case even after the election and winning the race.&nbsp;
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The network has said that the team of "60 Minutes&rdquo; resisted handing over the transcript and the camera footage due to the fear of unnecessary scrutiny of their editorial process.&nbsp;
CBS rejected Trump&rsquo;s claims and called the lawsuit &ldquo;completely without merit&rdquo;.&nbsp;
The controversy over Harris' interview started after CBS aired two different responses of Harris on the same question. One response was aired on &ldquo;Face the Nation&rdquo; while the other was shown on "60 Minutes".&nbsp;
<h2>Donald Trump vs US media&nbsp;</h2>
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The lawsuit against CBS is part of a broader battle between Trump with major US media outlets.&nbsp;
In December last year, ABC News settled a defamation case by Trump and agreed to pay $15 million to his presidential library.&nbsp;
On Friday (Jan 31), the Trump administration announced to institute a new &ldquo;annual media rotation program&rdquo; for its in-house press corps. The move will remove several major media outlets such as The New York Times and NBC News.&nbsp;
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The One America News Network will replace NBC News, Breitbart will be given the space held by National Public Radio and the New York Post has been offered the New York Times&rsquo; workspace, The Guardian reported. Politico's place will be taken by HuffPost.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The network announced on Friday (Jan 31) that Trump’s appointee as FCC chairman, Brendan Carr compelled the network to provide the transcript for an investigation by the commission. 

CBS has agreed to provide the unedited transcript of its interview with former US Vice President Kamla Harris to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after a lawsuit against the media outlet was pushed by US President Donald Trump. Harris had appeared on CBS' "60 Minutes” show for an interview before the 2024 US Presidential election. Trump accused the network has unfairly edited some segments of the interview to manipulate Harris' portrayal in her favour. The US President has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the media outlet. Also read: Trump releases video of US airstrike on IS targets in Somalia Reports have emerged that Paramount, the parent company of CBS, is in discussion with Trump's legal team to settle the matter. The network announced on Friday (Jan 31) that Trump’s appointee as FCC chairman, Brendan Carr compelled the network to provide the transcript for an investigation by the commission. The controversy The lawsuit, filed on November 1, claimed CBS was engaged in partisan editing that amounted to unlawful voter interference. But, Trump has pursued the case even after the election and winning the race. Also read: US President Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China The network has said that the team of "60 Minutes” resisted handing over the transcript and the camera footage due to the fear of unnecessary scrutiny of their editorial process. CBS rejected Trump’s claims and called the lawsuit “completely without merit”. The controversy over Harris' interview started after CBS aired two different responses of Harris on the same question. One response was aired on “Face the Nation” while the other was shown on "60 Minutes". Donald Trump vs US media Also read: Trump’s tariffs to hit Canada, Mexico and China: Why should Americans be worried? The lawsuit against CBS is part of a broader battle between Trump with major US media outlets. In December last year, ABC News settled a defamation case by Trump and agreed to pay $15 million to his presidential library. On Friday (Jan 31), the Trump administration announced to institute a new “annual media rotation program” for its in-house press corps. The move will remove several major media outlets such as The New York Times and NBC News. Also read: 'WILL FIND AND KILL YOU': Trump's stern warning as US conducts air strikes on IS targets in Somalia The One America News Network will replace NBC News, Breitbart will be given the space held by National Public Radio and the New York Post has been offered the New York Times’ workspace, The Guardian reported. Politico's place will be taken by HuffPost. (With inputs from agencies)

CBS agrees to hand over 'unedited' '60 minutes' Kamala Harris interview transcript to FCC. Here's all about the controversy

Amid divorce rumours, former US vice president Kamla Harris was spotted shopping at a grocery store with husband Doug Emhoff on Thursday (Jan 23). But what grabbed the attention of people online was the bags in which she was carrying the groceries. Harris was seen carrying plastic bags after advocating for a plastic ban in the 2019 US presidential campaign.&nbsp;
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Netizens called her a "hypocrite" after the 60-year-old was seen carrying plastic bags at the 99 Ranch Market Asian Grocery store in California.&nbsp;
A video surfaced online showing the couple talking, smiling at each other, and shopping at the store.&nbsp;
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JUST IN: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff seen grocery shopping together with plastic bags, violating left-wing environmental doctrine - NYP <a href="https://t.co/nDJMTgnbS6">pic.twitter.com/nDJMTgnbS6</a>
&mdash; Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1882582762714271787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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As the video grabbed attention online, an X user wrote, "Why is she using plastic bags?" Meanwhile, another wrote, "Is that Kamala toting a plastic bag of groceries??? What an out-of-touch HYPOCRITE with zero self-awareness."&nbsp;
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WTF? Is that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kamala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kamala</a> toting a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/plastic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#plastic</a> bag of groceries??? What an out-of-touch HYPOCRITE with zero self-awareness! <a href="https://t.co/3bjy84auya">pic.twitter.com/3bjy84auya</a>
&mdash; USAFmedicVET (@USAFmedicVET) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAFmedicVET/status/1882628538215608371?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, some were seen taunting the 49th US vice president for having a life outside the office. "Oh, she is capable of going shopping like normal people? What a surprise!" an X user wrote. Meanwhile, another said, "She finally realised how high she made grocery prices."&nbsp;
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Some people present at the store recognised Harris and asked for photos. The couple smiled and posed.&nbsp;
<h2>'Need to ban'</h2>
In 2019, during a CNN town hall, Harris supported a ban on plastic straws. "We do need to ban the plastic," she said while saying that paper straws need improvement.&nbsp;
<h2>'Divorce rumours'&nbsp;</h2>
The couple was spotted after reports of potential divorce and clash after Harris' loss in the 2024 US presidential election.&nbsp;
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The reports claimed, citing sources, that Harris blamed her husband Emhoff for the loss and that not everything was well between the couple.&nbsp;

Trending | World | Netizens called Kamala Harris a "hypocrite" after the 60-year-old was seen carrying plastic bags at the 99 Ranch Market Asian Grocery store in California. 

Amid divorce rumours, former US vice president Kamla Harris was spotted shopping at a grocery store with husband Doug Emhoff on Thursday (Jan 23). But what grabbed the attention of people online was the bags in which she was carrying the groceries. Harris was seen carrying plastic bags after advocating for a plastic ban in the 2019 US presidential campaign. Also read: Is Kamala Harris getting divorce? Ex-US VP calls husband 'dead weight' and blames him for election loss: Report Netizens called her a "hypocrite" after the 60-year-old was seen carrying plastic bags at the 99 Ranch Market Asian Grocery store in California. A video surfaced online showing the couple talking, smiling at each other, and shopping at the store. JUST IN: Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff seen grocery shopping together with plastic bags, violating left-wing environmental doctrine - NYP pic.twitter.com/nDJMTgnbS6 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 24, 2025 Also read: Melania Trump looks like a vision in black and white satin gown at the Inaugural Ball As the video grabbed attention online, an X user wrote, "Why is she using plastic bags?" Meanwhile, another wrote, "Is that Kamala toting a plastic bag of groceries??? What an out-of-touch HYPOCRITE with zero self-awareness." WTF? Is that #Kamala toting a #plastic bag of groceries??? What an out-of-touch HYPOCRITE with zero self-awareness! pic.twitter.com/3bjy84auya — USAFmedicVET (@USAFmedicVET) January 24, 2025 Meanwhile, some were seen taunting the 49th US vice president for having a life outside the office. "Oh, she is capable of going shopping like normal people? What a surprise!" an X user wrote. Meanwhile, another said, "She finally realised how high she made grocery prices." Also read: Nelly defends his performance at Trump's inauguration after backlash: 'This isn't politics' Some people present at the store recognised Harris and asked for photos. The couple smiled and posed. 'Need to ban' In 2019, during a CNN town hall, Harris supported a ban on plastic straws. "We do need to ban the plastic," she said while saying that paper straws need improvement. 'Divorce rumours' The couple was spotted after reports of potential divorce and clash after Harris' loss in the 2024 US presidential election. Also read: 'Not my nature': Harris vows not to back down after loss to Trump The reports claimed, citing sources, that Harris blamed her husband Emhoff for the loss and that not everything was well between the couple.

'Hypocrite': Kamala Harris spotted shopping with husband, carrying plastic bags after supporting ban

After the divorce rumours of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris is making headlines for a possible divorce with her husband, Doug Emhoff. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the former US vice president has blamed her "dead weight" husband for the loss in the 2024 presidential election. The report termed Harris a "sore loser" and said she is playing the "blame game."&nbsp;
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A source told the British news agency that "there is plenty of blame to go around". The source told DailyMail, "Doug did Kamala no favours during the election &ndash; frankly, he looked like a hypocritical a** after the bombshells that he had got his child's nanny pregnant while married to his first wife and assaulted his ex-girlfriend on the heels of his 'I am woman' crusade."
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The agency further claimed that Harris has already signed up for a job in New York with a "Big Apple law firm," and she would be living away from her husband who lives in Los Angeles.&nbsp;
The report said that Harris may run for the Governor of California in 2026 or consider running again for the next presidential election. During this phase, she is assessing whether her husband is an asset or a liability.&nbsp;
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Although the couple was seen together on January 9 for Jimmy Carter's funeral, people close to them told DailyMail that all is not "hunky dory" between the couple.&nbsp;
The DailyMail report came on Wednesday (Jan 22). The same day, Emhoff was spotted near his house wearing his wedding ring.&nbsp;
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Emhoff served as an attorney in California till 2020 as he left the promising career to support Harris in her political journey. The report claimed that Emhoff did this to create an image of a "wife guy".&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The agency further claimed that Harris has already signed up for a job in New York with a "Big Apple law firm," and she would be living away from her husband who lives in Los Angeles. 

After the divorce rumours of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris is making headlines for a possible divorce with her husband, Doug Emhoff. According to a report by the Daily Mail, the former US vice president has blamed her "dead weight" husband for the loss in the 2024 presidential election. The report termed Harris a "sore loser" and said she is playing the "blame game." Also read | As Trump cracks down on immigrants, some families wonder whether to send kids to school A source told the British news agency that "there is plenty of blame to go around". The source told DailyMail, "Doug did Kamala no favours during the election – frankly, he looked like a hypocritical a** after the bombshells that he had got his child's nanny pregnant while married to his first wife and assaulted his ex-girlfriend on the heels of his 'I am woman' crusade." Also read | China considers selling TikTok US to Elon Musk amid ban threat, ByteDance denies rumours The agency further claimed that Harris has already signed up for a job in New York with a "Big Apple law firm," and she would be living away from her husband who lives in Los Angeles. The report said that Harris may run for the Governor of California in 2026 or consider running again for the next presidential election. During this phase, she is assessing whether her husband is an asset or a liability. Also read | Donald Trump's cryptic warning to Biden: 'Should've given himself a pardon' Although the couple was seen together on January 9 for Jimmy Carter's funeral, people close to them told DailyMail that all is not "hunky dory" between the couple. The DailyMail report came on Wednesday (Jan 22). The same day, Emhoff was spotted near his house wearing his wedding ring. Also read | OpenAI vs Indian courts: ChatGPT maker says its legal obligations are only in US Emhoff served as an attorney in California till 2020 as he left the promising career to support Harris in her political journey. The report claimed that Emhoff did this to create an image of a "wife guy". (With inputs from agencies)

Is Kamala Harris getting divorce? Ex-US VP calls husband 'dead weight' and blames him for election loss: Report

Kamala Harris emphasised that she will not back down after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-inauguration-live-updates-jd-vance-live-updates-47th-president-of-the-united-states-today-jan-20-elon-musk-liveblog-8637718" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">losing the 2024 presidential election</a> to Donald Trump.
In a statement, she vowed to remain a vocal and active presence in politics, refusing to "go quietly into the night".
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&ldquo;You all know me because we have spent long hours, long days and months and years together,&rdquo; Harris said as she completed the tradition of signing the vice president&rsquo;s desk drawer, according to a report by the New York Post.
&ldquo;It is not my nature to go quietly into the night. So, don&rsquo;t worry about that,&rdquo; the outgoing vice president added.
Harris signed her name alongside former vice president Dick Cheney, in a ceremony that stretches back to the 1940s.&nbsp;
The desk, which has been used by every vice president since Lyndon B. Johnson, has been a part of the White House collection since 1902.
Harris is the first female and second minority to serve as the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jd-vance" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">vice president of the United States</a>.
&ldquo;It is the work of caring about our country,&rdquo; Harris said of the vice presidency. &ldquo;It is the work of understanding we hold these offices in the public trust with the duty and the responsibility to uphold the oath we take to respect, to defend the Constitution of the United States.&rdquo;
<h2>Biden wraps up presidency in South Carolina</h2>
On the eve of his term's conclusion, President Joe Biden visited South Carolina, a state central to his political journey. He was joined by First Lady Jill Biden as the couple attended several Sunday events in the state.
Biden began his day at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, where he worshipped and spoke about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., aligning his visit with Monday&rsquo;s federal holiday honouring the civil rights leader.&nbsp;
Following this, the Bidens toured the International African American Museum, located on a site where tens of thousands of enslaved Africans were brought to the US between the late 1760s and 1808.
The outgoing US president also shared a farewell video on social media platform X, highlighting the accomplishments of his tenure. Biden wrote, "I'm proud to be handing off an America that is stronger, more prosperous, and more secure."
(With inputs from agencies)

World news: Kamala Harris is the first female and second minority to serve as the vice president of the United States. 

Kamala Harris emphasised that she will not back down after losing the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump. In a statement, she vowed to remain a vocal and active presence in politics, refusing to "go quietly into the night". Also read: Elon Musk-Donald Trump Bonhomie: Once a non-supporter, how Musk became Trump's 'first buddy' “You all know me because we have spent long hours, long days and months and years together,” Harris said as she completed the tradition of signing the vice president’s desk drawer, according to a report by the New York Post. “It is not my nature to go quietly into the night. So, don’t worry about that,” the outgoing vice president added. Harris signed her name alongside former vice president Dick Cheney, in a ceremony that stretches back to the 1940s. The desk, which has been used by every vice president since Lyndon B. Johnson, has been a part of the White House collection since 1902. Harris is the first female and second minority to serve as the vice president of the United States. “It is the work of caring about our country,” Harris said of the vice presidency. “It is the work of understanding we hold these offices in the public trust with the duty and the responsibility to uphold the oath we take to respect, to defend the Constitution of the United States.” Biden wraps up presidency in South Carolina On the eve of his term's conclusion, President Joe Biden visited South Carolina, a state central to his political journey. He was joined by First Lady Jill Biden as the couple attended several Sunday events in the state. Biden began his day at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, where he worshipped and spoke about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., aligning his visit with Monday’s federal holiday honouring the civil rights leader. Following this, the Bidens toured the International African American Museum, located on a site where tens of thousands of enslaved Africans were brought to the US between the late 1760s and 1808. The outgoing US president also shared a farewell video on social media platform X, highlighting the accomplishments of his tenure. Biden wrote, "I'm proud to be handing off an America that is stronger, more prosperous, and more secure." (With inputs from agencies)

'Not my nature': Harris vows not to back down after loss to Trump

US Vice President Kamala Harris, as per reports, is yet to extend the traditional invitation for a formal meeting or tour to her successor vice-president elect JD Vance.
With just days left before Vance, along with his family, moves into the historic Naval Observatory residence, Harris, in a notable snub to the incoming administration, has chosen to ignore the long-standing custom.
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<h2>What's the tradition?</h2>
Traditionally, outgoing vice presidents welcome their successors with a sit-down conversation and a tour of the residence at Number One Observatory Circle in Washington, DC, which has been home to US vice presidents since the 1970s.&nbsp;
However, citing sources, CBS News reported that Harris has not made such arrangements for Vance &mdash; this could reflect lingering tensions from last year's fiercely contested election.
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<h2>Tit for tat?</h2>
According to the report, some close to Harris have suggested that the absence of an invitation was retaliation for the cold reception Harris herself received from the Trump administration in 2021. They claim that Harris was never afforded the opportunity to visit the vice presidential residence before moving in. She moved into the residence in April 2021, three months after being sworn in, as the house was in need of repairs.
However, advisers to former vice president Mike Pence insist that Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff were discreetly invited for a tour, though no formal meeting occurred.
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In contrast, the peaceful transition in 2016 saw Joe and Jill Biden warmly welcoming Mike and Karen Pence to the vice president's residence.
<h2>Childproofing concerns overlooked?</h2>
Adding to the tension, Usha Vance, the vice president-elect's wife, reportedly reached out through intermediaries for information about childproofing the residence for their three young children&mdash;Ewan (7), Vivek (4), and Mirabel (2).
Initial requests were allegedly dismissed by a Harris political appointee. Eventually, Navy aides responsible for the residence stepped in to provide logistical support and safety arrangements for the Vance family.
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Last week, Usha Vance and Doug Emhoff reportedly had a 40-minute conversation, suggesting some progress in communication, but Harris herself remains distant from the transition process.
Sources close to the current vice president argue that her attention has been diverted by urgent matters, including a recently cancelled overseas trip and the California wildfires.&nbsp;
The Vance family's upcoming move marks the first time in decades that the Naval Observatory will house young children.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending World News | Vice President Kamala Harris has skipped the traditional welcome for VP-elect JD Vance at the Naval Observatory, breaking a long-standing custom.

US Vice President Kamala Harris, as per reports, is yet to extend the traditional invitation for a formal meeting or tour to her successor vice-president elect JD Vance. With just days left before Vance, along with his family, moves into the historic Naval Observatory residence, Harris, in a notable snub to the incoming administration, has chosen to ignore the long-standing custom. Also read | South Korea suspended President Yoon arrested, says surrendered to avoid 'bloodshed' What's the tradition? Traditionally, outgoing vice presidents welcome their successors with a sit-down conversation and a tour of the residence at Number One Observatory Circle in Washington, DC, which has been home to US vice presidents since the 1970s. However, citing sources, CBS News reported that Harris has not made such arrangements for Vance — this could reflect lingering tensions from last year's fiercely contested election. Also read | Biden removes Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism in one of his last moves in office Tit for tat? According to the report, some close to Harris have suggested that the absence of an invitation was retaliation for the cold reception Harris herself received from the Trump administration in 2021. They claim that Harris was never afforded the opportunity to visit the vice presidential residence before moving in. She moved into the residence in April 2021, three months after being sworn in, as the house was in need of repairs. However, advisers to former vice president Mike Pence insist that Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff were discreetly invited for a tour, though no formal meeting occurred. Also read | Elon Musk hit with SEC lawsuit for delayed Twitter stock disclosure in 2022 In contrast, the peaceful transition in 2016 saw Joe and Jill Biden warmly welcoming Mike and Karen Pence to the vice president's residence. Childproofing concerns overlooked? Adding to the tension, Usha Vance, the vice president-elect's wife, reportedly reached out through intermediaries for information about childproofing the residence for their three young children—Ewan (7), Vivek (4), and Mirabel (2). Initial requests were allegedly dismissed by a Harris political appointee. Eventually, Navy aides responsible for the residence stepped in to provide logistical support and safety arrangements for the Vance family. Also read | South Korean investigators storm Yoon Suk Yeol’s residence to enforce arrest warrant Last week, Usha Vance and Doug Emhoff reportedly had a 40-minute conversation, suggesting some progress in communication, but Harris herself remains distant from the transition process. Sources close to the current vice president argue that her attention has been diverted by urgent matters, including a recently cancelled overseas trip and the California wildfires. The Vance family's upcoming move marks the first time in decades that the Naval Observatory will house young children. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris snubs JD Vance: Ignores custom of welcoming incoming VP to Naval Observatory residence

US President-elect Donald Trump, on Sunday (Jan 13), shared a parody video of his conversation with Barack Obama before former president Jimmy Carter's funeral, mocking Vice President Kamala Harris.
The parody video, which had fake audio dubbed into real one, had Obama telling Trump, "I knew you&rsquo;d win."
To this, a faux Trump replied, &ldquo;Oh really? Come on, anyone could beat her."
The clip further shows Trump bashing former presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, who ran the elections in 2016 but lost to the Republican candidate then.
&ldquo;You know what I realized. Hillary still hates me so much&rdquo; the parody video shows Trump saying as Obama cracked a smile. &ldquo;She&rsquo;ll never forgive me.&rdquo;
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<h2>Trump and Obama's chat at Carter's funeral</h2>
Obama and Trump's cordial conversation on January 9, ahead of Carter's funeral, kept the internet guessing as to what both were talking about.&nbsp;
Both of them were known to be rivals, but the conversation appeared very friendly, something Trump acknowledged later.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-obamas-lighthearted-moment-at-carters-funeral-lip-reader-reveals-what-the-duo-was-discussing-8612165">Also read: Trump and Obama's chat at Carter's funeral: Lip reader shares what they may have discussed</a>
A professional lip reader has come up with an answer to the much-asked question: What did they discuss?
According to the expert, the two were engaged in a serious conversation that was sealed in laughter and smiles, said a report in the New York Post.
<h2>What was the discussion about?</h2>
Seated shoulder to shoulder, Trump leaned in, possibly concerned about the cameras, and discreetly told Obama that they needed to find a private spot later that day to discuss a pressing matter, claimed the forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman.
The specifics of the conversation are not yet known, but as per Freeman's analysis, they were likely talking about international agreements.
"I've pulled out of that. It's the conditions. Can you imagine that?" Trump said at one point, leaning toward Obama.&nbsp;
<h2>Trump addresses 'friendly' exchange with Obama</h2>
Trump later addressed his friendly chat with Obama, stating that he didn't realise that the conversation appeared so friendly.
&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t realise how friendly we appeared,&rdquo; Trump told a reporter from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida after the funeral.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I said, &lsquo;Boy, they look like two people that like each other.&rsquo; And we probably do. We have a little different philosophies, right? But we probably do. I don&rsquo;t know. We just got along. But I got along with just about everybody.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: Obama and Trump's cordial conversation on January 9, ahead of Carter's funeral, kept the internet guessing as to what both were talking about.

US President-elect Donald Trump, on Sunday (Jan 13), shared a parody video of his conversation with Barack Obama before former president Jimmy Carter's funeral, mocking Vice President Kamala Harris. The parody video, which had fake audio dubbed into real one, had Obama telling Trump, "I knew you’d win." To this, a faux Trump replied, “Oh really? Come on, anyone could beat her." The clip further shows Trump bashing former presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, who ran the elections in 2016 but lost to the Republican candidate then. “You know what I realized. Hillary still hates me so much” the parody video shows Trump saying as Obama cracked a smile. “She’ll never forgive me.” pic.twitter.com/5xCdrWmQEH — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 14, 2025 Trump and Obama's chat at Carter's funeral Obama and Trump's cordial conversation on January 9, ahead of Carter's funeral, kept the internet guessing as to what both were talking about. Both of them were known to be rivals, but the conversation appeared very friendly, something Trump acknowledged later. Also read: Trump and Obama's chat at Carter's funeral: Lip reader shares what they may have discussed A professional lip reader has come up with an answer to the much-asked question: What did they discuss? According to the expert, the two were engaged in a serious conversation that was sealed in laughter and smiles, said a report in the New York Post. What was the discussion about? Seated shoulder to shoulder, Trump leaned in, possibly concerned about the cameras, and discreetly told Obama that they needed to find a private spot later that day to discuss a pressing matter, claimed the forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman. The specifics of the conversation are not yet known, but as per Freeman's analysis, they were likely talking about international agreements. "I've pulled out of that. It's the conditions. Can you imagine that?" Trump said at one point, leaning toward Obama. Trump addresses 'friendly' exchange with Obama Trump later addressed his friendly chat with Obama, stating that he didn't realise that the conversation appeared so friendly. “I didn’t realise how friendly we appeared,” Trump told a reporter from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida after the funeral. “I said, ‘Boy, they look like two people that like each other.’ And we probably do. We have a little different philosophies, right? But we probably do. I don’t know. We just got along. But I got along with just about everybody.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump mocks Harris with parody video of his conversation with Obama at Carter's funeral; 'I knew you'd win'

US President Joe Biden Friday (Jan 10) asserted Vice President Kamala Harris &ldquo;could have and would have&rdquo; beaten Republican candidate Donald Trump, apparently overlooking the fact that she indeed did run against the GOP leader and suffered a massive loss. At a press conference, the 82-year-old leader was asked about his decision to drop out of the presidential race following an abysmal debate performance.
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JUST IN: President Biden says he could have and would have won the 2024 election, says Kamala Harris could have and would have won too. Someone should tell him that Kamala did in fact run and did not win. "I would have beaten Trump, could have beaten Trump, and I think that&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/7oOWeSJ2hs">pic.twitter.com/7oOWeSJ2hs</a>
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&ldquo;I would have beaten Trump, could have beaten Trump, and I think that Kamala could have beaten Trump and would have been Trump,&rdquo; a confused Biden stressed.
Biden added that for him, unifying the party was the biggest priority and he was confident of Harris&rsquo;s win.
&ldquo;I thought it was better to unify the party. It was the greatest honour of my life to be President of the United States but I didn&rsquo;t want to be one who caused a party who wasn&rsquo;t unified to lose an election. That&rsquo;s why I stepped aside, but I was confident she could win,&rdquo; the Democratic leader said.
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Earlier on Sunday, Biden was asked whether he had any regrets about walking out of the race. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes,&rdquo; he responded.
&ldquo;But I also wasn&rsquo;t looking to be president when I was 85 years old, 86 years old &hellip;. Who the hell knows? So far, so good. But who knows what I&rsquo;m going to be when I&rsquo;m 86 years old?&rdquo;
<h2>Reactions on social media</h2>
Users on social media were quick to remind Biden that Kamala in fact did run against Trump following his Friday gaffe.
&ldquo;Someone should tell him that Kamala did in fact run and did not win,&rdquo; wrote one user.
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&ldquo;They are just setting the stage to make the case for dementia if he ever goes to trial,&rdquo; a second user added.
&ldquo;Kamala couldn't even win a primary now he's saying she could beat Trump?&rdquo; a third user commented.

World | At a press conference, the 82-year-old leader was asked about his decision to drop out of the presidential race following an abysmal debate performance.

US President Joe Biden Friday (Jan 10) asserted Vice President Kamala Harris “could have and would have” beaten Republican candidate Donald Trump, apparently overlooking the fact that she indeed did run against the GOP leader and suffered a massive loss. At a press conference, the 82-year-old leader was asked about his decision to drop out of the presidential race following an abysmal debate performance. JUST IN: President Biden says he could have and would have won the 2024 election, says Kamala Harris could have and would have won too. Someone should tell him that Kamala did in fact run and did not win. "I would have beaten Trump, could have beaten Trump, and I think that… pic.twitter.com/7oOWeSJ2hs — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 10, 2025 “I would have beaten Trump, could have beaten Trump, and I think that Kamala could have beaten Trump and would have been Trump,” a confused Biden stressed. Biden added that for him, unifying the party was the biggest priority and he was confident of Harris’s win. “I thought it was better to unify the party. It was the greatest honour of my life to be President of the United States but I didn’t want to be one who caused a party who wasn’t unified to lose an election. That’s why I stepped aside, but I was confident she could win,” the Democratic leader said. Also read: LA wildfires: Biden pledges federal aid as death toll rises to 10; National Guard called in to battle 'nightmare' Earlier on Sunday, Biden was asked whether he had any regrets about walking out of the race. “It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes,” he responded. “But I also wasn’t looking to be president when I was 85 years old, 86 years old …. Who the hell knows? So far, so good. But who knows what I’m going to be when I’m 86 years old?” Reactions on social media Users on social media were quick to remind Biden that Kamala in fact did run against Trump following his Friday gaffe. “Someone should tell him that Kamala did in fact run and did not win,” wrote one user. Also read: LA wildfires: Mayor rejected help from NY fire department amid crew shortages: Report “They are just setting the stage to make the case for dementia if he ever goes to trial,” a second user added. “Kamala couldn't even win a primary now he's saying she could beat Trump?” a third user commented.

Watch: Confused Biden declares Harris ‘would’ve defeated Trump’

In a series of awkward moments captured on camera of the outgoing US Vice President Kamala Harris, a new video has been doing the rounds on the internet showing Republican Senator Deb Fischer's husband refusing to shake hands with the Democrat. The moment was captured on Friday (Jan 3) during the swearing-in ceremony of US senators. The video showed Senator's husband standing stiffly,&nbsp;holding a can in one hand and a bible in the other.&nbsp;
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Wow. The full video of the exchange between <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KamalaHarris?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kamalaharris</a>, Nebraska <a href="https://twitter.com/SenatorFischer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SenatorFischer</a> and her asshole husband, Bruce, is even worse. This bastard - a professor at <a href="https://twitter.com/UNLincoln?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNLincoln</a> - was so scared to stand next to her that VP Harris literally said, "It's ok. I won't bite. Don't&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/wQBj9sT37d">pic.twitter.com/wQBj9sT37d</a>
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The clip showed that after Fischer was done with her swearing-in, Harris shook hands with her and then moved to Fischer's husband, but he did not reciprocate, following which&nbsp;the vice president jokingly said, "It's okay, I won't bite. Don't worry".
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The Senator's husband seemed smiling - but he did not make eye contact with Harris throughout the process.&nbsp;
<h2>Internet reacts&nbsp;</h2>
As the video circulated on social media, netizens seemed unhappy with the Senator's husband, Bruce Fisher.&nbsp;
American YouTuber and podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen wrote on the social media platform X, "The husband of a Republican senator just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris. The level of class you can expect from MAGA".&nbsp;
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The husband of a Republican senator just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris. The level of class you can expect from MAGA. <a href="https://t.co/hTarflIqlw">pic.twitter.com/hTarflIqlw</a>
&mdash; No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) <a href="https://twitter.com/NoLieWithBTC/status/1876313754625089778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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American author Don Winslow called the gesture "disgraceful". He said Bruce cannot muster a few seconds of class to shake the hands of @VP Kamala Harris. States. IMO, the only thing Bruce showed here was that pigs don't only live on farms. He is a pig."
"Senator Fischer's a**hole husband, Bruce, wouldn't even look her in the eye. In the FULL video, he didn't even want to stand next to her! Stop making excuses. He QUICKLY put his hand in his pocket so as not to touch her," wrote the radio host Roland Martin. 
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Meanwhile, Republicans appeared to be saving Bruce, as they said he was holding the can in his hands.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Social media platforms buzzed with disapproval targeting Bruce Fisher as the viral video showcased actions and demeanor that many found objectionable and concerning.

In a series of awkward moments captured on camera of the outgoing US Vice President Kamala Harris, a new video has been doing the rounds on the internet showing Republican Senator Deb Fischer's husband refusing to shake hands with the Democrat. The moment was captured on Friday (Jan 3) during the swearing-in ceremony of US senators. The video showed Senator's husband standing stiffly, holding a can in one hand and a bible in the other. Wow. The full video of the exchange between @VP @kamalaharris, Nebraska @SenatorFischer and her asshole husband, Bruce, is even worse. This bastard - a professor at @UNLincoln - was so scared to stand next to her that VP Harris literally said, "It's ok. I won't bite. Don't… pic.twitter.com/wQBj9sT37d — rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) January 6, 2025 The clip showed that after Fischer was done with her swearing-in, Harris shook hands with her and then moved to Fischer's husband, but he did not reciprocate, following which the vice president jokingly said, "It's okay, I won't bite. Don't worry". Also read | Biden's offshore drilling ban: Why can't Trump undo it? Read to know The Senator's husband seemed smiling - but he did not make eye contact with Harris throughout the process. Internet reacts As the video circulated on social media, netizens seemed unhappy with the Senator's husband, Bruce Fisher. American YouTuber and podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen wrote on the social media platform X, "The husband of a Republican senator just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris. The level of class you can expect from MAGA". Also read | McDonald's faces fresh allegations of widespread workplace harassment in UK The husband of a Republican senator just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris. The level of class you can expect from MAGA. pic.twitter.com/hTarflIqlw — No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) January 6, 2025 Also read | X suspends journalist for debunking conspiracy that Elon Musk's fan account is Musk himself. Here's what billionaire says American author Don Winslow called the gesture "disgraceful". He said Bruce cannot muster a few seconds of class to shake the hands of @VP Kamala Harris. States. IMO, the only thing Bruce showed here was that pigs don't only live on farms. He is a pig." "Senator Fischer's a**hole husband, Bruce, wouldn't even look her in the eye. In the FULL video, he didn't even want to stand next to her! Stop making excuses. He QUICKLY put his hand in his pocket so as not to touch her," wrote the radio host Roland Martin. Also read | Jean-Marie Le Pen, historic France far-right leader, dies at 96 Meanwhile, Republicans appeared to be saving Bruce, as they said he was holding the can in his hands. (With inputs from agencies)

Awkward moment on camera: Republican Senator's husband refuses to shake hands with Kamala Harris, internet reacts

The US Congress has certified US President-elect Donald Trump's election victory in a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives. Watch in for more details!

Kamala Harris Certifies Donald Trump's US Election Win

A Democrat from New Jersey on Monday (January 6) shared two contrasting images taken inside the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-posts-throwback-image-from-capitol-riots-ahead-of-his-certification-as-2024-election-winner-8596663">US Capitol</a>, each captured four years apart on the day of certification day of Trump's 2020 loss and 2024 win, respectively.
Senator Andy Kim shared the visuals to show the stark differences between the two days. One image, taken on January 6, 2021, showed chaos, with shattered glass on doors, overturned furniture, and a mob storming through the hallways in an attempt to disrupt the certification of President Biden&rsquo;s electoral win.
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In contrast, the second image, taken on Monday, showed a calm and quiet Capitol as lawmakers gathered to certify President-elect Donald J. Trump&rsquo;s victory.
Take a look at the pictures here:
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I&rsquo;m walking through the Capitol this morning and took some photos in the same spots as what we saw 4 years ago <a href="https://t.co/UI0CtGV0rs">pic.twitter.com/UI0CtGV0rs</a>
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<h2>US Congress formally certifies Donald Trump's election as president</h2>
On Monday, Congress formally certified Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election during a joint session of lawmakers. The proceedings were conducted peacefully, marking a contrast to the events of four years ago when his supporters attacked the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capital-riot-should-not-be-rewritten-says-biden-day-before-trumps-certification-8594343">Kamala Harris</a>, who was the Democratic nominee and lost to Trump in this election, oversaw the certification process. While presiding over the session, she announced, &ldquo;The state of the vote for the president of the United States as delivered to the president of the Senate is as follows: the whole number of the electors appointed to vote for president of the United States is 538. Within that whole number, the majority is 270. The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Donald J Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: On Monday, Congress formally certified Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election during a joint session of lawmakers. 

A Democrat from New Jersey on Monday (January 6) shared two contrasting images taken inside the US Capitol, each captured four years apart on the day of certification day of Trump's 2020 loss and 2024 win, respectively. Senator Andy Kim shared the visuals to show the stark differences between the two days. One image, taken on January 6, 2021, showed chaos, with shattered glass on doors, overturned furniture, and a mob storming through the hallways in an attempt to disrupt the certification of President Biden’s electoral win. Also read: US Congress certifies Trump's election as president, four years after Capitol riot In contrast, the second image, taken on Monday, showed a calm and quiet Capitol as lawmakers gathered to certify President-elect Donald J. Trump’s victory. Take a look at the pictures here: I’m walking through the Capitol this morning and took some photos in the same spots as what we saw 4 years ago pic.twitter.com/UI0CtGV0rs — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/PvWvdACTRA — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/ahvncaZS6O — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/ygeMgsYcG3 — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/U7L9YBbasF — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 pic.twitter.com/rk6J3sr4Al — Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) January 6, 2025 US Congress formally certifies Donald Trump's election as president On Monday, Congress formally certified Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election during a joint session of lawmakers. The proceedings were conducted peacefully, marking a contrast to the events of four years ago when his supporters attacked the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Also read: On the US Capitol riot anniversary, here's what happened four years ago Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic nominee and lost to Trump in this election, oversaw the certification process. While presiding over the session, she announced, “The state of the vote for the president of the United States as delivered to the president of the Senate is as follows: the whole number of the electors appointed to vote for president of the United States is 538. Within that whole number, the majority is 270. The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Donald J Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes.” (With inputs from agencies)

January 6, four years apart: Capitol goes from chaos to calm as Congress certifies Trump win | Photos

The US Congress on Monday (January 6) formally certified&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-slams-joe-biden-mourning-for-jimmy-carter-or-democrat-conspiracy-trump-criticises-biden-for-half-mast-flags-8592688" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump's</a> election as president, exactly four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of his 2020 loss.&nbsp;Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, Monday.
&ldquo;The state of the vote for the president of the United States as delivered to the president of the Senate is as follows: the whole number of the electors appointed to vote for president of the United States is 538. Within that whole number, the majority is 270. The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Donald J Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes,&rdquo; US Vice President Kamala Harris said, announcing Trump's win.
&ldquo;Kamala D Harris of the State of California has received 226 votes,&rdquo; she added.
The vice-president then made formal the results of the electoral count.
&ldquo;This announcement of the state of the vote by the president of the Senate shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice-president of the United States, each for a term beginning on the 20th day of January, 2025 and shall be entered together with the list of the votes on the journals of the House and the Senate,&rdquo; Harris said before she gaveled the joint session to a close.
<h2>No disorder, unlike 2021 Capitol riot</h2>
Unlike the disorder of 2021, there were no signs of similar unrest this time, though security at the Capitol was heightened. Since Capitol riot of 2021, more than 1,500 individuals have faced charges for their roles in the attack. Trump vowed to pardon many of them if he assumes office for a second term.&nbsp;
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Ahead of the certification, the US Capitol Police stepped up the security by enlisting support from at least 18 other law enforcement agencies, including officers from New York and Baltimore, to ensure the safety of the proceedings.
The joint session of Congress took place amid challenging weather conditions as a winter storm swept across Washington, DC. Despite the snowfall, US House Speaker Mike Johnson, urged lawmakers to remain in the capital for the vote.
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Reports suggested that some Democrats had plans to contest the certification of Trump's election as president.
Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-capital-riot-should-not-be-rewritten-says-biden-day-before-trumps-certification-8594343">Kamala Harris</a>, who lost the November presidential election to Trump, presided over the certification. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the certification, Harris vowed to uphold the "sacred obligation" of overseeing the vote.
Ahead of the certification, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Biden is doing everything possible to make the TRANSITION as difficult as possible, from Lawfare such as has never been seen before, to costly and ridiculous Executive Orders on the Green New Scam and other money wasting Hoaxes. Fear not, these &ldquo;Orders&rdquo; will all be terminated shortly, and we will become a Nation of Common Sense and Strength. MAGA!!!"
In the 2024 US elections, Harris won 226 electoral votes, while Trump received 312 Electoral College votes, much higher than the 270 required to win.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump's certification as president comes exactly four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of his 2020 loss.

The US Congress on Monday (January 6) formally certified Donald Trump's election as president, exactly four years after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol in a failed bid to block the certification of his 2020 loss. Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, Monday. “The state of the vote for the president of the United States as delivered to the president of the Senate is as follows: the whole number of the electors appointed to vote for president of the United States is 538. Within that whole number, the majority is 270. The votes for president of the United States are as follows: Donald J Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes,” US Vice President Kamala Harris said, announcing Trump's win. “Kamala D Harris of the State of California has received 226 votes,” she added. The vice-president then made formal the results of the electoral count. “This announcement of the state of the vote by the president of the Senate shall be deemed a sufficient declaration of the persons elected president and vice-president of the United States, each for a term beginning on the 20th day of January, 2025 and shall be entered together with the list of the votes on the journals of the House and the Senate,” Harris said before she gaveled the joint session to a close. No disorder, unlike 2021 Capitol riot Unlike the disorder of 2021, there were no signs of similar unrest this time, though security at the Capitol was heightened. Since Capitol riot of 2021, more than 1,500 individuals have faced charges for their roles in the attack. Trump vowed to pardon many of them if he assumes office for a second term. Also read: Donald Trump stirs 2021 Capitol riot memories ahead of his certification as US election winner Ahead of the certification, the US Capitol Police stepped up the security by enlisting support from at least 18 other law enforcement agencies, including officers from New York and Baltimore, to ensure the safety of the proceedings. The joint session of Congress took place amid challenging weather conditions as a winter storm swept across Washington, DC. Despite the snowfall, US House Speaker Mike Johnson, urged lawmakers to remain in the capital for the vote. Also read: Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister, Liberal Party leader citing ‘internal battles’ Reports suggested that some Democrats had plans to contest the certification of Trump's election as president. Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November presidential election to Trump, presided over the certification. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the certification, Harris vowed to uphold the "sacred obligation" of overseeing the vote. Ahead of the certification, Trump posted on Truth Social, "Biden is doing everything possible to make the TRANSITION as difficult as possible, from Lawfare such as has never been seen before, to costly and ridiculous Executive Orders on the Green New Scam and other money wasting Hoaxes. Fear not, these “Orders” will all be terminated shortly, and we will become a Nation of Common Sense and Strength. MAGA!!!" In the 2024 US elections, Harris won 226 electoral votes, while Trump received 312 Electoral College votes, much higher than the 270 required to win. (With inputs from agencies)

US Congress certifies Trump's election as president, four years after Capitol riot

It will be a bunch of historical oddities and awkward moments on Monday (Jan 6), when Donald Trump will be officially certified as the winner of the presidential election held on November 5, 2024.&nbsp;
This is the day when House of Representatives and Senate will hold a joint meeting for the certification process.
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<h2>What is odd about January 6 certification of Donald Trump's election as president?</h2>
The day will be awkward for Kamala Harris, the incumbent vice-president who was Trump's Democratic rival for presidency in November.
Because it is the vice president who signs off on the election certification, as per law.
But for Trump, it will be a sort of 'life comes full circle' moment.
Because the certification process is taking place at Capitol Hill, the very same place where a crowd, instigated by his denial of the election results of November 2020 that he lost, went on a rampage.&nbsp; Some of the Capitol riot cases are still ongoing&mdash;including those where Trump is an accused&mdash;and it would be interesting to see what he says on Monday.
<h2>What happens on election certification day?</h2>
As per the law, the US Congress meets to open, read aloud, and approve the sealed certificates from the states containing the electoral college votes, which are the ultimate deciders of US presidential elections.
The votes, kept in mahogany boxes meant only for this process, will be certified and approved at the joint sitting of the House and Senate.
In case there's any tie, then the House will vote again to break it, with each delegation representing the electoral college getting one vote. But such a tie hasn't happened in a couple of centuries.
The meeting is presided over by Harris in her role as president of the Senate.
She will eventually declare the winner, who this time happens to be the same person she fought vehemently on the campaign trail.
There is no scope for any election result denial or recount, as Trump has won a decisive 312 electoral college votes against 226 for Harris. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-slams-joe-biden-mourning-for-jimmy-carter-or-democrat-conspiracy-trump-criticises-biden-for-half-mast-flags-8592688" rel="dofollow">Mourning for Jimmy Carter or Democrat conspiracy? Trump slams Biden for half-mast flags</a>
<h2>Will there be scenes similar to 2021?</h2>
It is highly unlikely that the situation that had led to Capitol riot in 2021 will repeat this time.&nbsp;
During the riot, Trump supporters entered the chambers of Congress in a bid to physically stop the count of electoral votes that had declared Democrat Joe Biden, the current president, the winner. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nypd-veteran-convicted-of-assaulting-police-officer-during-capitol-riots-475866" rel="dofollow">NYPD veteran convicted of assaulting police officer during Capitol riots</a>
In any case, high security is in place in and around the Capitol Hill, coming as it does just days after the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's night.
&ldquo;There will be no violence. There will be no attempt to mount an insurrection against the Constitution,&rdquo; Associated Press news agency quoted Democratic representative Jamie Raskin as saying. &ldquo;It will be a lot more like what we&rsquo;ve seen for the rest of American history.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World | Trending : January 6 holds significant historical importance as it will see both the certification of Donald Trump in the US election and the anniversary of the Capitol riot.

It will be a bunch of historical oddities and awkward moments on Monday (Jan 6), when Donald Trump will be officially certified as the winner of the presidential election held on November 5, 2024. This is the day when House of Representatives and Senate will hold a joint meeting for the certification process. What is odd about January 6 certification of Donald Trump's election as president? The day will be awkward for Kamala Harris, the incumbent vice-president who was Trump's Democratic rival for presidency in November. Because it is the vice president who signs off on the election certification, as per law. But for Trump, it will be a sort of 'life comes full circle' moment. Because the certification process is taking place at Capitol Hill, the very same place where a crowd, instigated by his denial of the election results of November 2020 that he lost, went on a rampage. Some of the Capitol riot cases are still ongoing—including those where Trump is an accused—and it would be interesting to see what he says on Monday. What happens on election certification day? As per the law, the US Congress meets to open, read aloud, and approve the sealed certificates from the states containing the electoral college votes, which are the ultimate deciders of US presidential elections. The votes, kept in mahogany boxes meant only for this process, will be certified and approved at the joint sitting of the House and Senate. In case there's any tie, then the House will vote again to break it, with each delegation representing the electoral college getting one vote. But such a tie hasn't happened in a couple of centuries. The meeting is presided over by Harris in her role as president of the Senate. She will eventually declare the winner, who this time happens to be the same person she fought vehemently on the campaign trail. There is no scope for any election result denial or recount, as Trump has won a decisive 312 electoral college votes against 226 for Harris. Also read: Mourning for Jimmy Carter or Democrat conspiracy? Trump slams Biden for half-mast flags Will there be scenes similar to 2021? It is highly unlikely that the situation that had led to Capitol riot in 2021 will repeat this time. During the riot, Trump supporters entered the chambers of Congress in a bid to physically stop the count of electoral votes that had declared Democrat Joe Biden, the current president, the winner. Also read: NYPD veteran convicted of assaulting police officer during Capitol riots In any case, high security is in place in and around the Capitol Hill, coming as it does just days after the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's night. “There will be no violence. There will be no attempt to mount an insurrection against the Constitution,” Associated Press news agency quoted Democratic representative Jamie Raskin as saying. “It will be a lot more like what we’ve seen for the rest of American history.” (With inputs from agencies)

On January 6 Capitol riot anniversary, Trump will be officially certified election winner

Vice President Kamala Harris seemed to joke with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders during the Senate swear-in ceremony, saying "Stand right here. Although that is not your nature to just stand where you're told to stand, but give it a try."

US: Kamala Harris Chit Chat With Bernie Sanders Goes Viral

An adorable moment of US Vice President Kamala Harris and the son of Senator Ruben Gallego went viral on Friday (Jan 3). In the clip, the senator's son was seen saying to Harris, "I'm sorry you didn't win" after which the Democrat was seen comforting him with words and taking his hands to pull him in a hug. The child seemed quite disappointed and Harris was seen further comforting him and adorably talking to him. Gallego's wife and daughter were also present at the site and were seen taking a picture with the VP.&nbsp;
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Ruben Gallego's son was upset today and told MVP Harris: "I'm sorry you didn't win." The interaction that followed is what a true leader does. She even took a minute to give him her VP coin and a little side pep talk. 🥹 <a href="https://t.co/pE69PQOKMB">pic.twitter.com/pE69PQOKMB</a>
&mdash; Harris Democrat (@kamala_things) <a href="https://twitter.com/kamala_things/status/1875262040027361761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
The moment was captured during the opening of the 119th Congress, where Harris was present to lead the Senate chamber in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.&nbsp;
<h3>Harris' gaffe vs Vance reaction&nbsp;</h3>
The 60-year-old Democrat appeared to have forgotten parts of the Pledge of Allegiance. The correct sentence was "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America," but Harris (Who ran for the president of the US in 2024) said, "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America". She omitted the part "the flag of&rdquo;. When she realised it, she quickly paused and continued with the rest of the speech.&nbsp;
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JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president. <a href="https://t.co/sWOYEQp09Q">pic.twitter.com/sWOYEQp09Q</a>
&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1875243800584749329?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
As the incident was caught on camera, reactions poured in on social media with some being satisfied that she did not win the 2024 presidential election while others criticised the mistake.&nbsp;
Conservative commentator Collin Rugg shared the video on the social media platform X and said, "JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president."
Former Trump campaign aide Chester Tam said that "America dodged a bullet" in the 2024 elections.&nbsp;
However, the gaffe did not impact the rest of Harris's day as she continued her ceremonial duties.&nbsp;
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Ohio Senior and the upcoming US vice president JD Vance was seen standing just feet away from her laughing and talking with fellow senators.&nbsp;
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NEW: JD Vance starts laughing while Vice President Kamala Harris is swearing in new U.S. Senators. This is great. <a href="https://t.co/mYnj6PeZFh">pic.twitter.com/mYnj6PeZFh</a>
&mdash; Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1875237784073674915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
(With inputs from agencies)

The moment was captured during the opening of the 119th Congress. 

An adorable moment of US Vice President Kamala Harris and the son of Senator Ruben Gallego went viral on Friday (Jan 3). In the clip, the senator's son was seen saying to Harris, "I'm sorry you didn't win" after which the Democrat was seen comforting him with words and taking his hands to pull him in a hug. The child seemed quite disappointed and Harris was seen further comforting him and adorably talking to him. Gallego's wife and daughter were also present at the site and were seen taking a picture with the VP. Ruben Gallego's son was upset today and told MVP Harris: "I'm sorry you didn't win." The interaction that followed is what a true leader does. She even took a minute to give him her VP coin and a little side pep talk. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/pE69PQOKMB — Harris Democrat (@kamala_things) January 3, 2025 The moment was captured during the opening of the 119th Congress, where Harris was present to lead the Senate chamber in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Harris' gaffe vs Vance reaction The 60-year-old Democrat appeared to have forgotten parts of the Pledge of Allegiance. The correct sentence was "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America," but Harris (Who ran for the president of the US in 2024) said, "I pledge allegiance to the United States of America". She omitted the part "the flag of”. When she realised it, she quickly paused and continued with the rest of the speech. Also read | New Orleans terror attack victims' stories: 'He said he'll be alright, but...' JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president. pic.twitter.com/sWOYEQp09Q — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 3, 2025 As the incident was caught on camera, reactions poured in on social media with some being satisfied that she did not win the 2024 presidential election while others criticised the mistake. Conservative commentator Collin Rugg shared the video on the social media platform X and said, "JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president." Former Trump campaign aide Chester Tam said that "America dodged a bullet" in the 2024 elections. However, the gaffe did not impact the rest of Harris's day as she continued her ceremonial duties. Also read | Musk vs Starmer: X boss wants King Charles to oust UK govt amid grooming gangs row Ohio Senior and the upcoming US vice president JD Vance was seen standing just feet away from her laughing and talking with fellow senators. NEW: JD Vance starts laughing while Vice President Kamala Harris is swearing in new U.S. Senators. This is great. pic.twitter.com/mYnj6PeZFh — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 3, 2025 (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Kamala Harris' adorable moment with Senator Ruben Gallego's son wins heart online

US Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rewind-2024-wion-yearender-a-year-of-shocking-defeats-and-historic-victories-elections-around-the-world-in-2024-8576088">Kamala Harris</a>, during one of her final duties before leaving office, appeared to falter while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening session of the 119th Congress.
While presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, Harris was heard saying, &ldquo;I pledge allegiance, to the United States,&rdquo; but omitted the phrase &ldquo;to the flag.&rdquo; The official wording of the Pledge of Allegiance is: &ldquo;I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.&rdquo;
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The incident, caught on camera, quickly drew attention on social media. Conservative commentator Collin Rugg reacted, saying, &ldquo;JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president.&rdquo;
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Vice President Kamala Harris doesn&rsquo;t even know the Pledge of Allegiance. This is absolutely pathetic. Listen as she tries to recite it and completely messes it up. America dodged a bullet. <a href="https://t.co/SoLD99uYDP">pic.twitter.com/SoLD99uYDP</a>
&mdash; Chester Tam (@islantstudio) <a href="https://twitter.com/islantstudio/status/1875254350051991876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
Chester Tam, a former aide to Donald Trump&rsquo;s campaign, posted on X, &ldquo;Vice President Kamala Harris doesn&rsquo;t even know the Pledge of Allegiance. This is absolutely pathetic. Listen as she tries to recite it and completely messes it up. America dodged a bullet.&rdquo;
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Social media users were quick to make fun of Harris. One user commented, &ldquo;HOLY SH!T Kamala Harris doesn&rsquo;t know the Pledge Of Allegiance." Another added, &ldquo;Kamala Harris doesn&rsquo;t know the Pledge of Allegiance. This might be her most embarrassing moment yet.&rdquo;
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🤣🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/nG6ZnKx3nI">https://t.co/nG6ZnKx3nI</a>
&mdash; Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1875236901315342578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
In a separate video widely shared online, Ohio Senator and incoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-donald-trump-are-living-close-to-each-other-8579944">Vice President JD Vance</a> was seen standing a few feet away from Harris as she administered the oath of office. Vance appeared to be laughing quietly and speaking with Republican colleagues. Donald Trump Jr. shared the clip on X (formerly known as Twitter), accompanied by three laughing emojis.
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending, World news: While presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, Harris was heard saying, “I pledge allegiance, to the United States,” but omitted the phrase “to the flag.”

US Vice President Kamala Harris, during one of her final duties before leaving office, appeared to falter while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at the opening session of the 119th Congress. While presiding over the swearing-in ceremony, Harris was heard saying, “I pledge allegiance, to the United States,” but omitted the phrase “to the flag.” The official wording of the Pledge of Allegiance is: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Also read: Musk vs Starmer: X boss wants King Charles to oust UK govt amid grooming gangs row The incident, caught on camera, quickly drew attention on social media. Conservative commentator Collin Rugg reacted, saying, “JUST IN: Kamala Harris appears to forget the Pledge of Allegiance during the swearing-in ceremony for new senators. This woman is a heartbeat away from being the president.” Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t even know the Pledge of Allegiance. This is absolutely pathetic. Listen as she tries to recite it and completely messes it up. America dodged a bullet. pic.twitter.com/SoLD99uYDP — Chester Tam (@islantstudio) January 3, 2025 Chester Tam, a former aide to Donald Trump’s campaign, posted on X, “Vice President Kamala Harris doesn’t even know the Pledge of Allegiance. This is absolutely pathetic. Listen as she tries to recite it and completely messes it up. America dodged a bullet.” Also read: New Orleans terror attack victims' stories: 'He said he'll be alright, but...' Social media users were quick to make fun of Harris. One user commented, “HOLY SH!T Kamala Harris doesn’t know the Pledge Of Allegiance." Another added, “Kamala Harris doesn’t know the Pledge of Allegiance. This might be her most embarrassing moment yet.” 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/nG6ZnKx3nI — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 3, 2025 In a separate video widely shared online, Ohio Senator and incoming Vice President JD Vance was seen standing a few feet away from Harris as she administered the oath of office. Vance appeared to be laughing quietly and speaking with Republican colleagues. Donald Trump Jr. shared the clip on X (formerly known as Twitter), accompanied by three laughing emojis. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Kamala Harris under fire for Pledge of Allegiance slip-up; JD Vance caught laughing

As the year 2024 winds up, does anyone remember Kamala Harris? The US vice president's presidential candidacy was probably the costliest cameo in American politics. She came, she saw, but she didn't conquer. How does one assess the sudden burst into fame and subsequent fading away of the president's deputy, which made her boss Joe Biden the only president who beat Trump, and had the last laugh?
Harris' forced entry into the presidential race sometime in August was fraught with moral and political disgust and disbelief from the word go. For one, it reeked of conspiracy and backstabbing.
Those who were campaigning for Biden, including Barack Obama, suddenly ditched him. Biden, as per reports, resisted till the last moment. A multitude of media stories were planted against him, focused on his physical ability and mental acuity to run for office, let alone do the job if elected.
Nancy Pelosi and other senior leaders put pressure on him to quit the race just days after his dismal performance at the presidential debate, which made eventual winner Trump look good.
But if Biden was incoherent due to his advanced age, Harris was incoherent due to her sheer ignorance. That's unforgivable. She was widely derided for making up phrases and 'word salads ' out of thin air to dodge important questions being asked of her. This was most evident in how she answered a question on the Israel-Hamas war and the US position on it.
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The answer was so bad that CBS edited it out (or edited it 'in' depending on who you ask), to make it better than it really was. But the only problem was that both 'versions' ended up airing, probably due to some editorial oversight (or ingenuity?).
The CBS interview was only one of a media blitzkrieg that the Harris campaign unleashed between August and November. She was everywhere: on news channels, streaming platforms, online and social media. Most of her appearances only served to expose how out of touch she was with the American public and its concerns, even while stressing at every opportunity that she was from the middle class.
The woman card didn't play out either: Democrats had hoped that the abortion ban in much of America in the wake of a Supreme Court judgement would be a big election issue. Harris even tried painting Trump as anti-women, citing his stance on abortion and the hush money case involving porn performer Stormy Daniels. In the final reckoning, none of that washed.&nbsp;
Trump's campaign deployed several women to speak in favour of him, including some evening TV news regulars who, frankly, were more famous than Harris.&nbsp;
They openly advocated for Trump's alpha male personality, giving legitimacy to the 'give such a big job to a man' chauvinist chorus.&nbsp;
Frankly, Harris' Indian and African mixed heritage did hardly anything to bolster her numbers. For one, many African Americans were mighty displeased with her back in the day when she was a public prosecutor in California.
She sent to jail many African Americans and that was a record that couldn't be white-washed. In her appearances before the African Americans, she and other established leaders like the Obamas appeared to be lecturing and even hectoring the crowd.
The ad implied that Black men who do not vote Democrat would not have luck with the ladies boomeranged severely. It appeared to reassert the stereotype that Black males are promiscuous and would rather vote for Harris than not get the girls.
Indian Americans, to whom Harris partially belonged, weren't enthused either by her candidacy or not by the Indian government establishment, given her stance on issues like Kashmir which was seen as anti-India.&nbsp;
However, it appeared for some time that the media in India was more interested in her candidacy than in America.
The US left-liberal media indeed tried to make her look like the winner. Till the election night, there was smug confidence that the results were a foregone conclusion in favour of Harris.
That misplaced confidence was a result of stage-managed opinion polls in the weeks leading up to the election. Practically every pollster, except the clearly right-wing biased ones, said Harris was winning.
It was not to be.
The studios of left-liberal news channels saw meltdowns as Harris lost state after state after state. None of the expected supporters of Harris voted for her in large numbers: not women, not Blacks.
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Even then, to her credit, Harris did give a tough fight, given how late she entered the race. This makes one wonder: was she given a raw deal, being made to run an unwinnable race? Did the Democrats make her the fall guy, a stop-gap arrangement that they can shift the blame to, in case they lose?
Harris took the defeat hard.&nbsp;
She didn't address her supporters gathered at her alma mater. She didn't issue a formal concession statement or speech as is customary. The supporters were merely told to disperse, saying Harris would not be making remarks. All this made her look like a sour loser.
Her conduct afterwards left much to be desired. Harris and her camp made statements that appeared to suggest she almost won. There was also an attempt by her surrogates to force Biden out and make her the first woman president of the US albeit briefly, till Trump takes over in January 2025.
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Biden was not going to allow any of this nonsense anymore. In subsequent public appearances, Biden and First Lady Jill appeared to snub or ignore Harris and her husband. Jill even appeared to mock Harris' use of empty words like 'joy' during the campaign. Her banter with Trump when both attended the Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris made the internet wonder if she had voted for Trump.
Some years, some people see the best and the worst happen to them, almost simultaneously. This was the case for Kamala Harris in 2024. What will happen to her political career once she leaves office as vice president in January? Can she win back support, first within the Democratic party and later with the voters? That will take a lot of reinvention. But then, politics is the art of the possible. Isn't it?

Indian Americans, to whom Harris partially belonged, weren't enthused either by her candidacy or her stance on issues like Kashmir, which was seen as anti-India.

As the year 2024 winds up, does anyone remember Kamala Harris? The US vice president's presidential candidacy was probably the costliest cameo in American politics. She came, she saw, but she didn't conquer. How does one assess the sudden burst into fame and subsequent fading away of the president's deputy, which made her boss Joe Biden the only president who beat Trump, and had the last laugh? Harris' forced entry into the presidential race sometime in August was fraught with moral and political disgust and disbelief from the word go. For one, it reeked of conspiracy and backstabbing. Those who were campaigning for Biden, including Barack Obama, suddenly ditched him. Biden, as per reports, resisted till the last moment. A multitude of media stories were planted against him, focused on his physical ability and mental acuity to run for office, let alone do the job if elected. Nancy Pelosi and other senior leaders put pressure on him to quit the race just days after his dismal performance at the presidential debate, which made eventual winner Trump look good. But if Biden was incoherent due to his advanced age, Harris was incoherent due to her sheer ignorance. That's unforgivable. She was widely derided for making up phrases and 'word salads ' out of thin air to dodge important questions being asked of her. This was most evident in how she answered a question on the Israel-Hamas war and the US position on it. Also read | Kamala Harris calls supporters not to let 'anybody take your power', netizens ask 'is this a joke?' The answer was so bad that CBS edited it out (or edited it 'in' depending on who you ask), to make it better than it really was. But the only problem was that both 'versions' ended up airing, probably due to some editorial oversight (or ingenuity?). The CBS interview was only one of a media blitzkrieg that the Harris campaign unleashed between August and November. She was everywhere: on news channels, streaming platforms, online and social media. Most of her appearances only served to expose how out of touch she was with the American public and its concerns, even while stressing at every opportunity that she was from the middle class. The woman card didn't play out either: Democrats had hoped that the abortion ban in much of America in the wake of a Supreme Court judgement would be a big election issue. Harris even tried painting Trump as anti-women, citing his stance on abortion and the hush money case involving porn performer Stormy Daniels. In the final reckoning, none of that washed. Trump's campaign deployed several women to speak in favour of him, including some evening TV news regulars who, frankly, were more famous than Harris. They openly advocated for Trump's alpha male personality, giving legitimacy to the 'give such a big job to a man' chauvinist chorus. Frankly, Harris' Indian and African mixed heritage did hardly anything to bolster her numbers. For one, many African Americans were mighty displeased with her back in the day when she was a public prosecutor in California. She sent to jail many African Americans and that was a record that couldn't be white-washed. In her appearances before the African Americans, she and other established leaders like the Obamas appeared to be lecturing and even hectoring the crowd. The ad implied that Black men who do not vote Democrat would not have luck with the ladies boomeranged severely. It appeared to reassert the stereotype that Black males are promiscuous and would rather vote for Harris than not get the girls. Indian Americans, to whom Harris partially belonged, weren't enthused either by her candidacy or not by the Indian government establishment, given her stance on issues like Kashmir which was seen as anti-India. However, it appeared for some time that the media in India was more interested in her candidacy than in America. The US left-liberal media indeed tried to make her look like the winner. Till the election night, there was smug confidence that the results were a foregone conclusion in favour of Harris. That misplaced confidence was a result of stage-managed opinion polls in the weeks leading up to the election. Practically every pollster, except the clearly right-wing biased ones, said Harris was winning. It was not to be. The studios of left-liberal news channels saw meltdowns as Harris lost state after state after state. None of the expected supporters of Harris voted for her in large numbers: not women, not Blacks. Also read | Kamala Harris' campaign 'never paid' any artist for celebrity endorsement ahead of election, says ex-advisor Even then, to her credit, Harris did give a tough fight, given how late she entered the race. This makes one wonder: was she given a raw deal, being made to run an unwinnable race? Did the Democrats make her the fall guy, a stop-gap arrangement that they can shift the blame to, in case they lose? Harris took the defeat hard. She didn't address her supporters gathered at her alma mater. She didn't issue a formal concession statement or speech as is customary. The supporters were merely told to disperse, saying Harris would not be making remarks. All this made her look like a sour loser. Her conduct afterwards left much to be desired. Harris and her camp made statements that appeared to suggest she almost won. There was also an attempt by her surrogates to force Biden out and make her the first woman president of the US albeit briefly, till Trump takes over in January 2025. Also read | US election: Where did Kamala Harris' campaign money of $1 billion go? Biden was not going to allow any of this nonsense anymore. In subsequent public appearances, Biden and First Lady Jill appeared to snub or ignore Harris and her husband. Jill even appeared to mock Harris' use of empty words like 'joy' during the campaign. Her banter with Trump when both attended the Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris made the internet wonder if she had voted for Trump. Some years, some people see the best and the worst happen to them, almost simultaneously. This was the case for Kamala Harris in 2024. What will happen to her political career once she leaves office as vice president in January? Can she win back support, first within the Democratic party and later with the voters? That will take a lot of reinvention. But then, politics is the art of the possible. Isn't it?

2024: The Kamala Harris cameo

US President Joe Biden regrets taking his candidature down for the 2024 Presidential election and believes he would have defeated President-elect Donald Trump, said the White House, as per the Washington Post. Biden also reportedly said that choosing Merrick Garland as his attorney general was a mistake. He said that Garland, who is a former US appeals court judge, was slow in prosecuting Trump for the January 6 Capitol riot but aggressive while prosecuting Biden's son Hunter. He reportedly said he should have chosen someone else for the role.&nbsp;
With just three weeks remaining of his presidency in the White House, Biden clarified he made a mistake after a woeful debate performance against the Republican a month before the election.&nbsp;
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After mounting pressure from his own party workers, Biden removed his name from the polls and replaced it with his vice president Kamala Harris. The pressure on Biden came after election polls showed Trump seeking a second term in the White House.&nbsp;
Harris's nomination improved the overall statistics for the Democrats but could not tilt the polls in favour of Trump wrong.&nbsp;
According to the report by the Washinton Post, Biden and his aides did not blame Harris but showed determination that the results would have been in his favour if he had stood with his candidacy.&nbsp;
However, Harris supporters dispute this claim as they blame Biden took too much time to withdraw his name, which ended up giving Harris too little time to launch an effective campaign.&nbsp;
Richard Blumenthal, a Democratic senator for Connecticut, criticised Biden for his late decision. "Biden ran on the promise that he was going to be a transitional president, and in effect, have one term before handing it off to another generation," he said as reported by the media house.
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&ldquo;I think his running again broke that concept &ndash; the conceptual underpinning of the theory that he would end the Trump appeal, he would defeat Trumpism and enable a new era," he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

After mounting pressure from his own party workers, Biden removed his name from the polls and replaced it with his vice president Kamala Harris.

US President Joe Biden regrets taking his candidature down for the 2024 Presidential election and believes he would have defeated President-elect Donald Trump, said the White House, as per the Washington Post. Biden also reportedly said that choosing Merrick Garland as his attorney general was a mistake. He said that Garland, who is a former US appeals court judge, was slow in prosecuting Trump for the January 6 Capitol riot but aggressive while prosecuting Biden's son Hunter. He reportedly said he should have chosen someone else for the role. With just three weeks remaining of his presidency in the White House, Biden clarified he made a mistake after a woeful debate performance against the Republican a month before the election. Also read | Trump may get second state visit invite to UK, but by 2026: Report After mounting pressure from his own party workers, Biden removed his name from the polls and replaced it with his vice president Kamala Harris. The pressure on Biden came after election polls showed Trump seeking a second term in the White House. Harris's nomination improved the overall statistics for the Democrats but could not tilt the polls in favour of Trump wrong. According to the report by the Washinton Post, Biden and his aides did not blame Harris but showed determination that the results would have been in his favour if he had stood with his candidacy. However, Harris supporters dispute this claim as they blame Biden took too much time to withdraw his name, which ended up giving Harris too little time to launch an effective campaign. Richard Blumenthal, a Democratic senator for Connecticut, criticised Biden for his late decision. "Biden ran on the promise that he was going to be a transitional president, and in effect, have one term before handing it off to another generation," he said as reported by the media house. Also read | IDF arrests 240 'terrorists' after targeted operation near Gaza's Kamel Adwan Hospital “I think his running again broke that concept – the conceptual underpinning of the theory that he would end the Trump appeal, he would defeat Trumpism and enable a new era," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Joe Biden regrets ending re-election campaign, thinks he would have defeated Trump: Report

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Stephen King, the popular horror writer behind bestsellers like 'IT,' 'The Shining,' and 'Pet Sematary,' on Saturday (Dec 21), slammed Elon Musk, and issued a stark warning over his influence over US president-elect Donald Trump.
Taking to Threads, Meta's alternative to X, King said that even though the Tesla CEO isn't the President-elect, he was "running the show".
<h2>Stephen King's warning</h2>
As the US prepares for Trump's second presidency, with his inauguration slated for 20 January, the acclaimed author on Threads said, "You can't call Elon Musk the President-elect, because he wasn't elected. In fact, having been born in Pretoria, he is ineligible to become president. Nonetheless, he is running the show. You know that, but it bears repeating."
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Stephen King is not alone in his concern over Musk's growing influence over Trump. Unlike his first term, Trump now appears closely aligned with Musk, who has increasingly become a controversial and divisive figure in US politics.  
The alliance between Trump and Musk has stirred widespread debate, particularly after some Republicans suggested Musk as a potential Speaker of the House during ongoing budget negotiations to prevent a government shutdown.  
<h2>Fans react to King's post with dismay</h2>
King's post triggered an outpouring of reactions, with many readers expressing alarm at the scenario he painted. Some likened the current political climate to the horror found in King's novels, commenting that the reality was "scarier".  
One fan commented, "This real life is eminently scarier than any of the books of yours that I’ve read. I hate it. Can I just try to first fight Pennywise or Cujo? You could write a book about Elon called maximum over-fried."  
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Others lamented the situation's global implications. A South African reader remarked, "Scary s*** this. And as a South African, I'm a tad embarrassed." 
Another user commented, "He is President-select. Selected by Trump to buy the presidency."
Yet another posted AI images portraying Trump as a puppet whose strings Musk controls. 
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<h2>King's history of Musk criticism</h2>
This is not the first time the horror genre author has criticised Musk. In the lead-up to November's election, Musk shared a video alleging Vice President Kamala Harris supported "mandatory gun confiscation," alleging that "She wants to break the Constitution". King swiftly dismissed the claim, calling it "ridiculous." He later urged his followers to vote for Harris: "IF YOU LOVE DEMOCRACY, PLEASE VOTE FOR KAMALA HARRIS".
Earlier, King addressed rumours that Musk had banned him from posting on X (formerly Twitter). Speculation suggested King had referred to Musk as Trump's "first lady," angering the Tesla CEO and leading to a ban. King, however, clarified the rumour on Threads, stating, "I didn't [say it], but only because I didn't think of it."
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As the US prepares for Trump's second presidency, with his inauguration slated for 20 January, the acclaimed author on Threads said, "You can't call Elon Musk the President-elect, because he wasn't elected. In fact, having been born in Pretoria, he is ineligible to become president. Nonetheless, he is running the show. You know that, but it bears repeating"



New York, United States Stephen King, the popular horror writer behind bestsellers like 'IT,' 'The Shining,' and 'Pet Sematary,' on Saturday (Dec 21), slammed Elon Musk, and issued a stark warning over his influence over US president-elect Donald Trump. Taking to Threads, Meta's alternative to X, King said that even though the Tesla CEO isn't the President-elect, he was "running the show". Stephen King's warning As the US prepares for Trump's second presidency, with his inauguration slated for 20 January, the acclaimed author on Threads said, "You can't call Elon Musk the President-elect, because he wasn't elected. In fact, having been born in Pretoria, he is ineligible to become president. Nonetheless, he is running the show. You know that, but it bears repeating." View on Threads × Also read | From tragedy to triumph: Five personalities who defined 2024 Stephen King is not alone in his concern over Musk's growing influence over Trump. Unlike his first term, Trump now appears closely aligned with Musk, who has increasingly become a controversial and divisive figure in US politics. The alliance between Trump and Musk has stirred widespread debate, particularly after some Republicans suggested Musk as a potential Speaker of the House during ongoing budget negotiations to prevent a government shutdown. Fans react to King's post with dismay King's post triggered an outpouring of reactions, with many readers expressing alarm at the scenario he painted. Some likened the current political climate to the horror found in King's novels, commenting that the reality was "scarier". One fan commented, "This real life is eminently scarier than any of the books of yours that I’ve read. I hate it. Can I just try to first fight Pennywise or Cujo? You could write a book about Elon called maximum over-fried." Also read | Trump taps 'The Apprentice' producer Mark Burnett as US special envoy to the UK Others lamented the situation's global implications. A South African reader remarked, "Scary s*** this. And as a South African, I'm a tad embarrassed." Another user commented, "He is President-select. Selected by Trump to buy the presidency." Yet another posted AI images portraying Trump as a puppet whose strings Musk controls. View on Threads × King's history of Musk criticism This is not the first time the horror genre author has criticised Musk. In the lead-up to November's election, Musk shared a video alleging Vice President Kamala Harris supported "mandatory gun confiscation," alleging that "She wants to break the Constitution". King swiftly dismissed the claim, calling it "ridiculous." He later urged his followers to vote for Harris: "IF YOU LOVE DEMOCRACY, PLEASE VOTE FOR KAMALA HARRIS". Earlier, King addressed rumours that Musk had banned him from posting on X (formerly Twitter). Speculation suggested King had referred to Musk as Trump's "first lady," angering the Tesla CEO and leading to a ban. King, however, clarified the rumour on Threads, stating, "I didn't [say it], but only because I didn't think of it." (With inputs from agencies)

Stephen King warns fans about Elon Musk's influence over US President-elect Trump

Stephen King, the popular horror writer behind bestsellers like 'IT,' 'The Shining,' and 'Pet Sematary,' on Saturday (Dec 21), slammed Elon Musk, and issued a stark warning over his influence over US president-elect Donald Trump.

Taking to Threads, Meta's alternative to X, King said that even though the Tesla CEO isn't the President-elect, he was "running the show".

<h2>Stephen King's warning</h2>

As the US prepares for Trump's second presidency, with his inauguration slated for 20 January, the acclaimed author on Threads said,&nbsp;"You can't call Elon Musk the President-elect, because he wasn't elected. In fact, having been born in Pretoria, he is ineligible to become president. Nonetheless, he is running the show. You know that, but it bears repeating."

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Stephen King is not alone in his concern over Musk's growing influence over Trump. Unlike his first term, Trump now appears closely aligned with Musk, who has increasingly become a controversial and divisive figure in US politics. &nbsp;

The alliance between Trump and Musk has stirred widespread debate, particularly after some Republicans suggested Musk as a potential Speaker of the House during ongoing budget negotiations to prevent a government shutdown. &nbsp;

<h2>Fans react to King's post with dismay</h2>

King's post triggered an outpouring of reactions, with many readers expressing alarm at the scenario he painted. Some likened the current political climate to the horror found in King's novels, commenting that the reality was "scarier". &nbsp;

One fan commented, "This real life is eminently scarier than any of the books of yours that I’ve read. I hate it. Can I just try to first fight Pennywise or Cujo? You could write a book about Elon called maximum over-fried." &nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-taps-the-apprentice-producer-mark-burnett-as-us-special-envoy-to-the-uk-785890">Trump taps 'The Apprentice' producer Mark Burnett as US special envoy to the UK</a>

Others lamented the situation's global implications. A South African reader remarked, "Scary s*** this. And as a South African, I'm a tad embarrassed."&nbsp;

Another user commented,&nbsp;"He is President-select. Selected by Trump to buy the presidency."

Yet another posted AI images portraying Trump as a puppet whose strings Musk controls.&nbsp;

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<h2>King's history of Musk criticism</h2>

This is not the first time the horror genre author has criticised Musk. In the lead-up to November's election, Musk shared a video alleging Vice President Kamala Harris supported "mandatory gun confiscation," alleging that "She wants to break the Constitution". King swiftly dismissed the claim, calling it "ridiculous." He later urged his followers to vote for Harris: "IF YOU LOVE DEMOCRACY, PLEASE VOTE FOR KAMALA HARRIS".

Earlier, King addressed rumours that Musk had banned him from posting on X (formerly Twitter). Speculation suggested King had referred to Musk as Trump's "first lady," angering the Tesla CEO and leading to a ban. King, however, clarified the rumour on Threads, stating, "I didn't [say it], but only because I didn't think of it."

(With inputs from agencies)

Stephen King, the popular horror writer behind bestsellers like 'IT,' 'The Shining,' and 'Pet Sematary,' on Saturday (Dec 21), slammed Elon Musk, and issued a stark warning over his influence over US president-elect Donald Trump.

Stephen King, the popular horror writer behind bestsellers like 'IT,' 'The Shining,' and 'Pet Sematary,' on Saturday (Dec 21), slammed Elon Musk, and issued a stark warning over his influence over US president-elect Donald Trump. Taking to Threads, Meta's alternative to X, King said that even though the Tesla CEO isn't the President-elect, he was "running the show". Stephen King's warning As the US prepares for Trump's second presidency, with his inauguration slated for 20 January, the acclaimed author on Threads said, "You can't call Elon Musk the President-elect, because he wasn't elected. In fact, having been born in Pretoria, he is ineligible to become president. Nonetheless, he is running the show. You know that, but it bears repeating." View on Threads × Also read | From tragedy to triumph: Five personalities who defined 2024 Stephen King is not alone in his concern over Musk's growing influence over Trump. Unlike his first term, Trump now appears closely aligned with Musk, who has increasingly become a controversial and divisive figure in US politics. The alliance between Trump and Musk has stirred widespread debate, particularly after some Republicans suggested Musk as a potential Speaker of the House during ongoing budget negotiations to prevent a government shutdown. Fans react to King's post with dismay King's post triggered an outpouring of reactions, with many readers expressing alarm at the scenario he painted. Some likened the current political climate to the horror found in King's novels, commenting that the reality was "scarier". One fan commented, "This real life is eminently scarier than any of the books of yours that I’ve read. I hate it. Can I just try to first fight Pennywise or Cujo? You could write a book about Elon called maximum over-fried." Also read | Trump taps 'The Apprentice' producer Mark Burnett as US special envoy to the UK Others lamented the situation's global implications. A South African reader remarked, "Scary s*** this. And as a South African, I'm a tad embarrassed." Another user commented, "He is President-select. Selected by Trump to buy the presidency." Yet another posted AI images portraying Trump as a puppet whose strings Musk controls. View on Threads × King's history of Musk criticism This is not the first time the horror genre author has criticised Musk. In the lead-up to November's election, Musk shared a video alleging Vice President Kamala Harris supported "mandatory gun confiscation," alleging that "She wants to break the Constitution". King swiftly dismissed the claim, calling it "ridiculous." He later urged his followers to vote for Harris: "IF YOU LOVE DEMOCRACY, PLEASE VOTE FOR KAMALA HARRIS". Earlier, King addressed rumours that Musk had banned him from posting on X (formerly Twitter). Speculation suggested King had referred to Musk as Trump's "first lady," angering the Tesla CEO and leading to a ban. King, however, clarified the rumour on Threads, stating, "I didn't [say it], but only because I didn't think of it." (With inputs from agencies)

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US President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register newspaper and its top pollster, court documents showed, the day after he stepped up his legal threats against news outlets and said he would also consider suing social media influencers and others for defamation.
The lawsuit filed Monday night in Polk County seeks "accountability for brazen election interference committed by" the newspaper and pollster J. Ann Selzer over its poll published on Nov. 2. That poll showed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris leading Trump by 13 percentage points in Iowa.
"Selzer’s polling 'miss' was not an astonishing coincidence—it was intentional," the lawsuit said. "As President Trump observed: 'She knew exactly what she was doing'."
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and an order barring the Des Moines Register from engaging in "ongoing deceptive and misleading acts and practices" related to polling.
Gannett, parent company of the Des Moines Register, is also named in the suit. A Gannett representative said the organisation stands by its reporting and believes the suit is without merit.
In his remarks to reporters on Monday, Trump threatened to sue the Des Moines Register over the poll. "In my opinion, it was fraud and it was election interference," Trump said.
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“It costs a lot of money to do it, but we have to straighten out the press,” Trump also told reporters.
Some legal experts say Trump's comments and legal actions risk chilling news coverage of the incoming administration even if legal protections for journalists are for now robust.
“There is some serious concern that the erosion of legal protections could lead to less aggressive news coverage,” said Syracuse University communications professor Roy Gutterman.
He pointed to the ABC settlement as a possible example of a news organization fearing retribution from the Trump administration, noting that the high cost of litigation could have also influenced the network’s decision.
On Dec. 14, Walt Disney-owned ABC News agreed to give $15 million to Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over comments that anchor George Stephanopoulos made on air.
The comments involved the civil cases brought against Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her at a New York department store in the 1990s.
Stephanopoulos said Trump was found liable for rape, but a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse. New York law distinguishes the two offenses.
Trump is appealing the jury verdict in that case and a judge's ruling in a related lawsuit brought by Carroll.
An ABC News spokesperson said in a statement that the network was pleased that the parties reached an agreement to dismiss the lawsuit.
As part of the settlement, ABC agreed to publish an editor's note stating that the network and Stephanopoulos "regret statements regarding President Donald J. Trump" made during the interview in question.
On Monday, Trump also mentioned his lawsuit against CBS News over an interview with Harris that aired on its "60 Minutes" news programme in October. The lawsuit, which seeks $1 billion in damages, claimed that the interview had been deceptively edited.
CBS has said the suit is "completely without merit" and has asked a judge to dismiss the case.
Trump claimed on Monday that “60 Minutes” participated in ”fraud and election interference."
<h2>Targeting legal protections for journalists</h2>
Any lawsuits by Trump would still face steep hurdles in court because U.S. law has some of the strongest protections in the world for news coverage of public figures.
Longstanding legal precedent holds that public figures must prove defendants knew or strongly suspected something was false but said it anyway, a standard known as “actual malice” that is notoriously difficult to prove in court.
Trump has said this legal standard should be changed, and some U.S. Supreme Court justices have expressed willingness to reexamine the precedent.
“The standard remains a strong one, the strongest in the western world,” said Boston School of Law professor Jeffrey Pyle.
Even if lawsuits by Trump were to fail, they could create headaches for news organizations by publicly revealing potentially embarrassing internal communications and exposing journalists and executives to depositions.
In the ABC lawsuit, some legal experts said the network could have prevailed because Stephanopoulos' comments appeared to be an innocent mistake and not the type of reckless disregard that Trump would have to prove.
A judge denied ABC's motion to dismiss the case in July, rejecting the network's claim that it was broadly protected under Florida laws shielding news organizations from liability for accurate reporting on information received from government officials.
That order only concerned several initial legal questions and did not mean Trump would have ultimately won.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

"Selzer’s polling 'miss' was not an astonishing coincidence—it was intentional," the lawsuit said. "As President Trump observed: 'She knew exactly what she was doing.'"



Washington DC, US US President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register newspaper and its top pollster, court documents showed, the day after he stepped up his legal threats against news outlets and said he would also consider suing social media influencers and others for defamation. The lawsuit filed Monday night in Polk County seeks "accountability for brazen election interference committed by" the newspaper and pollster J. Ann Selzer over its poll published on Nov. 2. That poll showed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris leading Trump by 13 percentage points in Iowa. "Selzer’s polling 'miss' was not an astonishing coincidence—it was intentional," the lawsuit said. "As President Trump observed: 'She knew exactly what she was doing'." The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and an order barring the Des Moines Register from engaging in "ongoing deceptive and misleading acts and practices" related to polling. Gannett, parent company of the Des Moines Register, is also named in the suit. A Gannett representative said the organisation stands by its reporting and believes the suit is without merit. In his remarks to reporters on Monday, Trump threatened to sue the Des Moines Register over the poll. "In my opinion, it was fraud and it was election interference," Trump said. Also read: 'Mealy-mouth politician', 'lies' and more: DeSantis and Haley engage in verbal battle at pre-Iowa debate “It costs a lot of money to do it, but we have to straighten out the press,” Trump also told reporters. Some legal experts say Trump's comments and legal actions risk chilling news coverage of the incoming administration even if legal protections for journalists are for now robust. “There is some serious concern that the erosion of legal protections could lead to less aggressive news coverage,” said Syracuse University communications professor Roy Gutterman. He pointed to the ABC settlement as a possible example of a news organization fearing retribution from the Trump administration, noting that the high cost of litigation could have also influenced the network’s decision. On Dec. 14, Walt Disney-owned ABC News agreed to give $15 million to Trump’s presidential library to settle a lawsuit over comments that anchor George Stephanopoulos made on air. The comments involved the civil cases brought against Trump by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her at a New York department store in the 1990s. Stephanopoulos said Trump was found liable for rape, but a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse. New York law distinguishes the two offenses. Trump is appealing the jury verdict in that case and a judge's ruling in a related lawsuit brought by Carroll. An ABC News spokesperson said in a statement that the network was pleased that the parties reached an agreement to dismiss the lawsuit. As part of the settlement, ABC agreed to publish an editor's note stating that the network and Stephanopoulos "regret statements regarding President Donald J. Trump" made during the interview in question. On Monday, Trump also mentioned his lawsuit against CBS News over an interview with Harris that aired on its "60 Minutes" news programme in October. The lawsuit, which seeks $1 billion in damages, claimed that the interview had been deceptively edited. CBS has said the suit is "completely without merit" and has asked a judge to dismiss the case. Trump claimed on Monday that “60 Minutes” participated in ”fraud and election interference." Targeting legal protections for journalists Any lawsuits by Trump would still face steep hurdles in court because U.S. law has some of the strongest protections in the world for news coverage of public figures. Longstanding legal precedent holds that public figures must prove defendants knew or strongly suspected something was false but said it anyway, a standard known as “actual malice” that is notoriously difficult to prove in court. Trump has said this legal standard should be changed, and some U.S. Supreme Court justices have expressed willingness to reexamine the precedent. “The standard remains a strong one, the strongest in the western world,” said Boston School of Law professor Jeffrey Pyle. Even if lawsuits by Trump were to fail, they could create headaches for news organizations by publicly revealing potentially embarrassing internal communications and exposing journalists and executives to depositions. In the ABC lawsuit, some legal experts said the network could have prevailed because Stephanopoulos' comments appeared to be an innocent mistake and not the type of reckless disregard that Trump would have to prove. A judge denied ABC's motion to dismiss the case in July, rejecting the network's claim that it was broadly protected under Florida laws shielding news organizations from liability for accurate reporting on information received from government officials. That order only concerned several initial legal questions and did not mean Trump would have ultimately won. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster, vows more lawsuits against them

Democratic party aides have been floating ideas for a Kamala Harris political comeback, looking forward to another run at the US's highest office even after Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic Party nominee last month in the US Presidential elections.&nbsp;

Earlier also, Harris did not rule out a second run for the presidency and now has been reportedly considering a run for the California governorship, currently held by Gavin Newsom until 2027.&nbsp;

There were rumours that Newsom was also a presidential contender during this year's elections when Joe Biden stepped down from a rematch with Donald Trump.&nbsp;

Some Democratic party aides believe Trump has sufficiently overturned the norms of losing White House candidates' not attempting a second bite of the proverbial apple to give Harris the opportunity of a repeat bid in 2028, The Washington Post reported.&nbsp;

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Donna Brazile, a Harris ally, Al Gore 2000 presidential campaign manager, and a political commentator, said, “Since Donald Trump has rewritten the rules—the norms—I don’t believe Kamala Harris or anyone should try to go with precedent, ever."&nbsp;

She added, "There are no rule books.”

“The rules potentially don’t apply this time, and she still absolutely could have a mulligan because of the unique circumstances of this race and the candidate switch," Molly Murphy, a pollster who worked on both the Biden and Harris campaigns said. “But I don’t think it will be a given.”

The Democratic Party has been shaping an argument, saying that her loss to Trump was not as comprehensive as has been popularly portrayed.

Watch |&nbsp;US Elections 2024: 'Time To Roll Up Sleeves' Says Kamala Harris As She Concedes Defeat

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One of the Harris advisors said, “She is ending this race in a very different place than other nominees that have lost. Her approval is higher. People were very happy with the race that she ran.”

However, Harris has not revealed her thoughts on this, but is said to be “processing” her loss and plans to “stay in the fight”.&nbsp;

“The fight that fueled our campaign – a fight for freedom and opportunity – that did not end on November 5,” Harris said on a call with donors and supporters in November. Reportedly, she used the word “fight” 19 times during that call.&nbsp;

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Democratic party aides have been floating ideas for a Kamala Harris political comeback, looking forward to another run at the US's highest office even after Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic Party nominee last month in the US Presidential elections.

Democratic party aides have been floating ideas for a Kamala Harris political comeback, looking forward to another run at the US's highest office even after Republican Donald Trump defeated Democratic Party nominee last month in the US Presidential elections. Earlier also, Harris did not rule out a second run for the presidency and now has been reportedly considering a run for the California governorship, currently held by Gavin Newsom until 2027. There were rumours that Newsom was also a presidential contender during this year's elections when Joe Biden stepped down from a rematch with Donald Trump. Some Democratic party aides believe Trump has sufficiently overturned the norms of losing White House candidates' not attempting a second bite of the proverbial apple to give Harris the opportunity of a repeat bid in 2028, The Washington Post reported. Also read: US election: Where did Kamala Harris' campaign money of $1 billion go? Donna Brazile, a Harris ally, Al Gore 2000 presidential campaign manager, and a political commentator, said, “Since Donald Trump has rewritten the rules—the norms—I don’t believe Kamala Harris or anyone should try to go with precedent, ever." She added, "There are no rule books.” “The rules potentially don’t apply this time, and she still absolutely could have a mulligan because of the unique circumstances of this race and the candidate switch," Molly Murphy, a pollster who worked on both the Biden and Harris campaigns said. “But I don’t think it will be a given.” The Democratic Party has been shaping an argument, saying that her loss to Trump was not as comprehensive as has been popularly portrayed. Watch | US Elections 2024: 'Time To Roll Up Sleeves' Says Kamala Harris As She Concedes Defeat × One of the Harris advisors said, “She is ending this race in a very different place than other nominees that have lost. Her approval is higher. People were very happy with the race that she ran.” However, Harris has not revealed her thoughts on this, but is said to be “processing” her loss and plans to “stay in the fight”. “The fight that fueled our campaign – a fight for freedom and opportunity – that did not end on November 5,” Harris said on a call with donors and supporters in November. Reportedly, she used the word “fight” 19 times during that call. (With inputs from agencies)

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