Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his New York rally a “lovefest” after he was slammed for crude and racist remarks, news agency AP reported.

During his Madison Square Garden rally in New York, several speakers made crude comments including a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, saying Puerto Rico was a “floating island of garbage.”

Instead of apologising, Trump took a different stance, saying it was an “honour to be involved” in and praising it.&nbsp;

“The love in that room. It was breathtaking,” the former president said. “It was like a lovefest, an absolute lovefest. And it was my honour to be involved.”

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However, he distanced himself from Hinchcliffe’s remarks and told Fox News on Tuesday (Oct 29) that he doesn’t know anything about Hinchcliffe and “can’t imagine it’s a big deal.” Although, later he said that “probably he shouldn’t have been there.” Trump said this in the swing state of Pennsylvania two days after the New York rally.

In an interview with ABC News on Tuesday, Trump said, “I don’t know him. Someone put him up there. I don’t know who he is.”

<h2>A liability for Trump's campaign?</h2>

With just a week left for Election Day, Trump allies have expressed concern over the incident, calling the event a liability. Puerto Ricans who live in Pennsylvania and other important swing states hold great electoral significance.

“This is not a time to have anyone criticize Puerto Rico or Latinos,” former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News Channel in an interview. Haley earlier challenged Trump for the GOP presidential nomination but later endorsed him.

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Later Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania’s Allentown, a city with a large Hispanic population. He was joined by Puerto Rico’s shadow U.S. senator, Zoraida Buxo, who defended the former president.

“We need this man to be our commander in chief,” said Buxo, who cannot vote in the Senate because Puerto Rico is not a state. “He will make us feel safe and he will protect us.”

However, anger in Allentown lingers on as some voters criticised the racial comments made against Latinos, Blacks, Jews and Palestinians. Some sexist insults were also targetted at Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic rival and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his New York rally a “lovefest” after he was slammed for crude and racist remarks, news agency AP reported.

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his New York rally a “lovefest” after he was slammed for crude and racist remarks, news agency AP reported. During his Madison Square Garden rally in New York, several speakers made crude comments including a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, saying Puerto Rico was a “floating island of garbage.” Instead of apologising, Trump took a different stance, saying it was an “honour to be involved” in and praising it. “The love in that room. It was breathtaking,” the former president said. “It was like a lovefest, an absolute lovefest. And it was my honour to be involved.” Also read | US Elections 2024: Was Musk sporting a MAGA hat with ‘Nazi font’ at Trump rally? However, he distanced himself from Hinchcliffe’s remarks and told Fox News on Tuesday (Oct 29) that he doesn’t know anything about Hinchcliffe and “can’t imagine it’s a big deal.” Although, later he said that “probably he shouldn’t have been there.” Trump said this in the swing state of Pennsylvania two days after the New York rally. In an interview with ABC News on Tuesday, Trump said, “I don’t know him. Someone put him up there. I don’t know who he is.” A liability for Trump's campaign? With just a week left for Election Day, Trump allies have expressed concern over the incident, calling the event a liability. Puerto Ricans who live in Pennsylvania and other important swing states hold great electoral significance. “This is not a time to have anyone criticize Puerto Rico or Latinos,” former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News Channel in an interview. Haley earlier challenged Trump for the GOP presidential nomination but later endorsed him. Also read | US election: Opinion poll shows Harris holds narrow lead over Trump, but razor-thin edge starting to fray Later Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania’s Allentown, a city with a large Hispanic population. He was joined by Puerto Rico’s shadow U.S. senator, Zoraida Buxo, who defended the former president. “We need this man to be our commander in chief,” said Buxo, who cannot vote in the Senate because Puerto Rico is not a state. “He will make us feel safe and he will protect us.” However, anger in Allentown lingers on as some voters criticised the racial comments made against Latinos, Blacks, Jews and Palestinians. Some sexist insults were also targetted at Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic rival and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump calls his New York rally a ‘lovefest’ as he faces backlash for crude and racist remarks

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leads his Democratic rival Kamala Harris by 2 per cent, according to the Wall Street Journal poll. As per the new poll, 52 per cent of voters approved former president Donald Trump for his job as the President.&nbsp;

As per the Wall Street Journal polls, Donald Trump is leading with 47 per cent over Kamala Harris with 45 per cent votes, found on Wednesday (Oct 23). The poll highlights a difference of four points from a survey conducted in August, which showed Kamala had a little advantage over Trump.&nbsp;

The Wall Street Journal poll surveyed 1,500 registered voters from 19 October to 22 October. It also kept error margins of 2.5 percentage points which could be added or subtracted. Therefore, the difference in votes is within the error margin, which means that even Kamala Harris could lead Trump or vice-versa, as per the Journal.&nbsp;

The poll released on Wednesday found that 53 per cent of voters have a negative view against her and only 45 per cent have favourable views of the current vice president Kamala Harris.&nbsp;

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According to the Journal polls, Kamala Harris received the worst job rating for her role as vice President. Only 42 per cent of people were satisfied with her job as vice President of the United States, which highlights that the majority of residents do not approve of her office as the second-in-command to outgoing President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

However, Trump has seen a change in the most recent poll by the Journal, with voters having a more favourable view towards him. A majority of 52 per cent of the voters have approved his job as the former President of the US.&nbsp;

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When the Journal asked the voters about the economy and immigration, they thought that Trump did a better job than Harris. However, when they were asked about the issue of abortion, they preferred Harris over Trump.&nbsp;

The New York Post cited Republican pollster David Lee, who told the Journal, “Voters are finally getting to know her.”&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leads his Democratic rival Kamala Harris by 2 per cent, according to the Wall Street Journal poll. As per the new poll, 52 per cent of voters approved former president Donald Trump for his job as the President.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leads his Democratic rival Kamala Harris by 2 per cent, according to the Wall Street Journal poll. As per the new poll, 52 per cent of voters approved former president Donald Trump for his job as the President. As per the Wall Street Journal polls, Donald Trump is leading with 47 per cent over Kamala Harris with 45 per cent votes, found on Wednesday (Oct 23). The poll highlights a difference of four points from a survey conducted in August, which showed Kamala had a little advantage over Trump. The Wall Street Journal poll surveyed 1,500 registered voters from 19 October to 22 October. It also kept error margins of 2.5 percentage points which could be added or subtracted. Therefore, the difference in votes is within the error margin, which means that even Kamala Harris could lead Trump or vice-versa, as per the Journal. The poll released on Wednesday found that 53 per cent of voters have a negative view against her and only 45 per cent have favourable views of the current vice president Kamala Harris. Also Read | Trump accused of groping former model as Jeffrey Epstein watched the ‘twisted game’ According to the Journal polls, Kamala Harris received the worst job rating for her role as vice President. Only 42 per cent of people were satisfied with her job as vice President of the United States, which highlights that the majority of residents do not approve of her office as the second-in-command to outgoing President Joe Biden. However, Trump has seen a change in the most recent poll by the Journal, with voters having a more favourable view towards him. A majority of 52 per cent of the voters have approved his job as the former President of the US. Also Read | Putin calls for alternative international payment system to combat dollar dominance at Brics meeting When the Journal asked the voters about the economy and immigration, they thought that Trump did a better job than Harris. However, when they were asked about the issue of abortion, they preferred Harris over Trump. The New York Post cited Republican pollster David Lee, who told the Journal, “Voters are finally getting to know her.” (With inputs from agencies)

US Elections: Trump leads over Harris by 2%, show latest polls

Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson sidestepped a question on Sunday (October 6) on whether he accepted that Donald Trump lost to Democratic President Joe Biden in the 2020 election, giving a response similar to that from the former president's running mate in the vice-presidential debate.

Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson sidestepped a question on Sunday (October 6) on whether he accepted that Donald Trump lost to Democratic President Joe Biden in the 2020 election, giving a response similar to that from the former president's running mate in the vice-presidential debate. Trump, who lost to Biden in 2020 and falsely claimed the elections were unfair, is once again the Republican Party's presidential candidate and faces Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the Nov. 5 elections. Polls show a tight race. "You want us to litigate things that happened four years ago when we are talking about the future," Johnson said in a confrontational interview on ABC News on Sunday. Also read: Netanyahu, Macron hold talks less than 24 hours after arms embargo call "We are not going to talk about what happened in 2020, we are going to talk about 2024," Johnson said. He added: "Joe Biden has been the president for almost four years. Everybody needs to get over this and move forward." In Tuesday's vice-presidential debate, Senator JD Vance, Trump's running mate, also sidestepped the question. Johnson also refused to condemn the former president's suggestion that the Republican presidential candidate's political opponents may be behind attempts to have him killed. Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. He also escaped an assassination attempt in September that was thwarted by a U.S. Secret Service agent patrolling Trump's Florida golf course. Investigators have found no evidence of the involvement of Trump's political opponents in the ongoing probes. Also read: Israel: Woman killed, 10 wounded in terror attack at Beersheba bus station Johnson was also asked if he would help in certifying the 2024 election results if Trump lost. "I'm going to follow the Constitution. ... Congress has a very specific role and we must fulfill it," he said. Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the congressional certification of the results of the 2020 elections. 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.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson dodges question on 2020 election, refuses to admit Trump lost

Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 28) launched a scathing attack on his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, by calling her "mentally impaired" and a "disaster".&nbsp;

Trump was addressing a crowd in&nbsp;Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he touched upon the issue of immigration after Harris discussed the subject a day earlier. The Republican leader blamed Harris for the current border situation where illegals were indiscriminately entering the US.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Joe Biden became mentally impaired. Kamala was born that way. She was born that way. And if you think about it, only a mentally disabled person could have allowed this to happen to our country. Anybody would know this," said Trump.&nbsp;

“I can’t even believe she’s being considered.&nbsp;She was considered, eight weeks ago, the worst vice president in history. A very dumb person. The fake news was calling her ‘dumb’, ‘stupid’, ‘didn’t have a chance’.”

This is not the first instance when Trump has launched ad hominem attacks on Harris. In July, he questioned Harris's racial identity during a panel with the&nbsp;National Association of Black Journalists.

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<h2>Harris arrives at US-Mexico border</h2>

Harris visited the US-Mexico border for the first time on Friday (Sep 27) since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate.&nbsp;

“The United States is a sovereign nation, and I believe we have a duty to set rules at our border and to enforce them.&nbsp;And I take that responsibility very seriously," Harris said&nbsp;after touring a section of the border wall in Cochise County.

“I will do more to secure our border, to reduce illegal border crossings. I will take further action to keep the border closed between ports of entry," she added.

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However, her visit did not go down well with the&nbsp;union repping US Border agents who claimed that the&nbsp;presidential hopeful “ignored the border problem she created".&nbsp;

"Vice President Harris has ignored the border problem she created for over three years. She goes down there for 20 minutes for a photo op and decides to repeat some of the things the NPBC has said before. But again, where has she been the last 3 1/2 years?,” the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

“VP Harris asserted in Arizona that CBP needed more resources. We have apprehended over 8 million illegal immigrants over the last 4 years and now you realise we need more help 38 days before the election.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 28) launched a scathing attack on his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, by calling her "mentally impaired" and a "disaster".

Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 28) launched a scathing attack on his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, by calling her "mentally impaired" and a "disaster". Trump was addressing a crowd in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he touched upon the issue of immigration after Harris discussed the subject a day earlier. The Republican leader blamed Harris for the current border situation where illegals were indiscriminately entering the US. "Joe Biden became mentally impaired. Kamala was born that way. She was born that way. And if you think about it, only a mentally disabled person could have allowed this to happen to our country. Anybody would know this," said Trump. “I can’t even believe she’s being considered. She was considered, eight weeks ago, the worst vice president in history. A very dumb person. The fake news was calling her ‘dumb’, ‘stupid’, ‘didn’t have a chance’.” This is not the first instance when Trump has launched ad hominem attacks on Harris. In July, he questioned Harris's racial identity during a panel with the National Association of Black Journalists. Watch | US Elections 2024: First interview of Harris' as Presidential candidate × Harris arrives at US-Mexico border Harris visited the US-Mexico border for the first time on Friday (Sep 27) since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate. “The United States is a sovereign nation, and I believe we have a duty to set rules at our border and to enforce them. And I take that responsibility very seriously," Harris said after touring a section of the border wall in Cochise County. “I will do more to secure our border, to reduce illegal border crossings. I will take further action to keep the border closed between ports of entry," she added. Also read | Trump vows to prosecute Google over 'bad stories' bias, favouring Kamala Harris if elected in 2024 However, her visit did not go down well with the union repping US Border agents who claimed that the presidential hopeful “ignored the border problem she created". "Vice President Harris has ignored the border problem she created for over three years. She goes down there for 20 minutes for a photo op and decides to repeat some of the things the NPBC has said before. But again, where has she been the last 3 1/2 years?,” the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “VP Harris asserted in Arizona that CBP needed more resources. We have apprehended over 8 million illegal immigrants over the last 4 years and now you realise we need more help 38 days before the election.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump calls Harris ‘mentally impaired’ in fresh rant, says ‘she was born that way’

United Atlantic Ventures (UAV), a significant shareholder in Trump Media, has sold nearly 11 million shares in the company, according to a regulatory filing Thursday, weeks after a federal judge cleared the way for the transaction according to a detailed report by CNBC.

The report further stated that the move left UAV an investment partnership of former “Apprentice” contestants Andrew Litinsky and Wes Moss owning just 100 shares in Trump Media, which operates the Truth Social app.

The amount of money UAV got from the stock sales, which occurred within the past week, was not disclosed. But the price range that the DJT i.e., Trump Media shares has traded at during that time which saw unusually heavy trading volume suggests that UAV would have received between $128 million and $170 million for its stock. UAV was allowed to dump its 5.4 per cent stake in Trump Media after a lock-up agreement that barred company insiders from selling expired on September 19.

UAV is the only known insider to sell off shares after that day. Litinsky and Moss had pitched the idea of a social media company to former President Donald Trump, the star of the “Apprentice” show, and co-founded Trump Media with him in 2021.

The CNBC report further stated that the two later fell out with Trump and since then have been embroiled in lawsuits with Trump Media over their shares. Trump owns 114.7 million DJT shares, more than 56 per cent of Trump Media’s stock.

After UAV’s sale of its stake, the only other entity that holds more than 5 per cent of Trump Media shares is ARC Global Investments II LLC, which holds slightly more than 11 million shares. DJT stock closed Thursday at $13.98 per share, a decrease of about 1 per cent.

Trump has no intention to sell<o:p></o:p>

The Republican presidential nominee Trump on September 13 said “I have absolutely no intention of selling” his shares in the company after the lock-up period expired. 

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings show that UAV owned 7,525,000 shares of Trump Media as of March 25, the day the company completed a merger with the blank-check company Digital World Acquisition Corp., which led to Trump’s company becoming publicly traded.

UAV later was awarded another 3.44 million shares that were issued “for no additional consideration based on the performance of our shares of Common Stock,” Trump Media said in an SEC filing on September 5.

That left UAV owning more than 10.96 million shares. Thursday’s Securities and Exchange Commission filing disclosing UAV’s sale of the vast majority of those shares does not give the dates or prices for the selloff.

Trump Media had warned in a Florida lawsuit that UAV was planning to sell “all of its shares as soon as possible” once the lock-up period expired. UAV’s disclosure of the sale in a 13G filing with the SEC came on the heels of a September 6 ruling by a federal judge in Delaware in UAV’s favor in a lawsuit against a securities transfer agent, Odyssey Transfer, and Trust Company.

That ruling barred Odyssey from interfering with the transfer of UAV’s Trump Media shares to UAV when the lock-up period expired. Odyssey had indicated before the ruling that it would take directions from Trump Media on the transfer of shares, and Trump Media had refused to say if it would allow Odyssey to remove transfer restrictions without preference to any shareholder.

Trump Media share listing and performance<o:p></o:p>

Trump Media stock soared in its trading debut on the Nasdaq, reaching an intraday high of $79.38 per share and sending the company’s market capitalization north of $10 billion. But DJT’s price quickly pulled back.

In recent months it has suffered a downward slide that erased more than 80 per cent of the company’s value at its post-merger peak. The company’s market cap is now below $2.8 billion. Analysts view DJT as a meme stock whose wild price swings were driven more by investors’ support for Trump, the majority shareholder and Truth Social’s main draw, than its business fundamentals. Trump Media has reported net losses of around $344 million on revenues of less than $2 million in its last two quarterly earnings reports.

United Atlantic Ventures (UAV), a significant shareholder in Trump Media, has sold nearly 11 million shares in the company, according to a regulatory filing Thursday, weeks after a federal judge cleared the way for the transaction according to a detailed report by CNBC.

United Atlantic Ventures (UAV), a significant shareholder in Trump Media, has sold nearly 11 million shares in the company, according to a regulatory filing Thursday, weeks after a federal judge cleared the way for the transaction according to a detailed report by CNBC. The report further stated that the move left UAV an investment partnership of former “Apprentice” contestants Andrew Litinsky and Wes Moss owning just 100 shares in Trump Media, which operates the Truth Social app. The amount of money UAV got from the stock sales, which occurred within the past week, was not disclosed. But the price range that the DJT i.e., Trump Media shares has traded at during that time which saw unusually heavy trading volume suggests that UAV would have received between $128 million and $170 million for its stock. UAV was allowed to dump its 5.4 per cent stake in Trump Media after a lock-up agreement that barred company insiders from selling expired on September 19. UAV is the only known insider to sell off shares after that day. Litinsky and Moss had pitched the idea of a social media company to former President Donald Trump, the star of the “Apprentice” show, and co-founded Trump Media with him in 2021. The CNBC report further stated that the two later fell out with Trump and since then have been embroiled in lawsuits with Trump Media over their shares. Trump owns 114.7 million DJT shares, more than 56 per cent of Trump Media’s stock. After UAV’s sale of its stake, the only other entity that holds more than 5 per cent of Trump Media shares is ARC Global Investments II LLC, which holds slightly more than 11 million shares. DJT stock closed Thursday at $13.98 per share, a decrease of about 1 per cent. Trump has no intention to sell The Republican presidential nominee Trump on September 13 said “I have absolutely no intention of selling” his shares in the company after the lock-up period expired. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings show that UAV owned 7,525,000 shares of Trump Media as of March 25, the day the company completed a merger with the blank-check company Digital World Acquisition Corp., which led to Trump’s company becoming publicly traded. UAV later was awarded another 3.44 million shares that were issued “for no additional consideration based on the performance of our shares of Common Stock,” Trump Media said in an SEC filing on September 5. That left UAV owning more than 10.96 million shares. Thursday’s Securities and Exchange Commission filing disclosing UAV’s sale of the vast majority of those shares does not give the dates or prices for the selloff. Trump Media had warned in a Florida lawsuit that UAV was planning to sell “all of its shares as soon as possible” once the lock-up period expired. UAV’s disclosure of the sale in a 13G filing with the SEC came on the heels of a September 6 ruling by a federal judge in Delaware in UAV’s favor in a lawsuit against a securities transfer agent, Odyssey Transfer, and Trust Company. That ruling barred Odyssey from interfering with the transfer of UAV’s Trump Media shares to UAV when the lock-up period expired. Odyssey had indicated before the ruling that it would take directions from Trump Media on the transfer of shares, and Trump Media had refused to say if it would allow Odyssey to remove transfer restrictions without preference to any shareholder. Trump Media share listing and performance Trump Media stock soared in its trading debut on the Nasdaq, reaching an intraday high of $79.38 per share and sending the company’s market capitalization north of $10 billion. But DJT’s price quickly pulled back. In recent months it has suffered a downward slide that erased more than 80 per cent of the company’s value at its post-merger peak. The company’s market cap is now below $2.8 billion. Analysts view DJT as a meme stock whose wild price swings were driven more by investors’ support for Trump, the majority shareholder and Truth Social’s main draw, than its business fundamentals. Trump Media has reported net losses of around $344 million on revenues of less than $2 million in its last two quarterly earnings reports.

Trump Media investor United Atlantic Ventures dumps nearly 11 million shares

Donald Trump has confirmed he will not seek the presidency again in 2028 if he loses the upcoming election. In a recent interview, the 78-year-old former president made it clear this would be his final attempt.

Donald Trump has confirmed he will not seek the presidency again in 2028 if he loses the upcoming election. In a recent interview, the 78-year-old former president made it clear this would be his final attempt. 'I think that will be it' - Trump on future presidential bids When asked if he would consider running again after a loss, Trump told the US news programme Full Measure, "No, I don't. I think that that will be, that will be it. I don't see that at all." However, Trump did express his hopes for a positive outcome at the polls on November 5, saying he aimed to be "successful" on election day. Harris challenges Trump to second debate Meanwhile, US Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday (Sep 21) extended a challenge to Trump for another debate before the election. Jen O’Malley, the spokesperson for Kamala Harris's campaign, announced that the U.S. vice president had agreed to participate in a debate with Donald Trump on October 23, as invited by CNN. Their first debate, held on September 10, attracted over 67 million viewers. Earlier this month, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!" He reiterated this point during a rally in North Carolina on Saturday, stating that it was "too late" to have another debate with Harris. "The problem with another debate is that it’s just too late, voting has already started," Trump said, according to reports from US media. As the November 5 election approaches, polls show a close race between the two candidates. According to a New York Times polling tracker, Harris holds a narrow lead of 49 per cent support compared with Trump’s 47 per cent support. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump rules out future presidential runs if he faces defeat in 2024: 'That will be it...'

Meta said it had discovered possible hacking attempts on the WhatsApp accounts of US officials—both from the current President Joe Biden and the former President Donald Trump administrations—and was attributing the acts to the very same Iranian hacker group revealed earlier this month to have compromised Trump's campaign.

The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp explained in a blog post that the attempt was only a "small cluster of likely social engineering activity on WhatsApp." These include a number of accounts masquerading as AOL, Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft technical support.

It blocked the accounts after users reported the activity as suspicious and had not seen any evidence suggesting the targeted WhatsApp accounts had been compromised, it said.

Meta said the activity was the handiwork of APT42, a hacking group that researchers widely believe is associated with an intelligence division inside Iran's military, which places surveillance software on the mobile phones of its victims. That software, according to researchers who follow the group, gives the team the ability to record calls and steal text messages, turning on cameras and microphones sneakily.

The activity of the group is connected to efforts to breach US presidential campaigns that Microsoft and Google reported earlier this month, ahead of the US presidential election in November.

The company blog did not mention the names of people targeted, saying only that the hackers "appeared to have focused on political and diplomatic officials, business and other public figures, some associated with administrations of President Biden and former President Trump."

It added that those figures were based in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Iran, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Meta said it had discovered possible hacking attempts on the WhatsApp accounts of US officials—both from the current President Joe Biden and the former President Donald Trump administrations—and was attributing the acts to the very same Iranian hacker group revealed earlier this month to have compromised Trump's campaign.

Meta said it had discovered possible hacking attempts on the WhatsApp accounts of US officials—both from the current President Joe Biden and the former President Donald Trump administrations—and was attributing the acts to the very same Iranian hacker group revealed earlier this month to have compromised Trump's campaign. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp explained in a blog post that the attempt was only a "small cluster of likely social engineering activity on WhatsApp." These include a number of accounts masquerading as AOL, Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft technical support. It blocked the accounts after users reported the activity as suspicious and had not seen any evidence suggesting the targeted WhatsApp accounts had been compromised, it said. Meta said the activity was the handiwork of APT42, a hacking group that researchers widely believe is associated with an intelligence division inside Iran's military, which places surveillance software on the mobile phones of its victims. That software, according to researchers who follow the group, gives the team the ability to record calls and steal text messages, turning on cameras and microphones sneakily. The activity of the group is connected to efforts to breach US presidential campaigns that Microsoft and Google reported earlier this month, ahead of the US presidential election in November. The company blog did not mention the names of people targeted, saying only that the hackers "appeared to have focused on political and diplomatic officials, business and other public figures, some associated with administrations of President Biden and former President Trump." It added that those figures were based in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Iran, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Meta reports an Iranian group attempted to compromise WhatsApp accounts of officials linked to Trump and Biden

Facebook has acknowledged that it mistakenly censored the iconic image of former President Donald Trump taken shortly after the July 13 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. The image that went viral&nbsp;showing&nbsp;Trump defiantly raising his fist and shouting 'fight' even as blood streams down his face, was flagged as misinformation on Meta's Facebook.

The controversy surrounding Facebook is further compounded by the fact that Meta's chatbot, Meta AI, incorrectly referred to the assassination attempt as "fictional" in some responses.&nbsp;

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A Facebook user who goes by the username 'End Wokeness' reported that he even faced threats of deplatforming for sharing the very real image.

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Taking to social media platform X, the user 'End Wokeness' said, "Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the Trump fist image 'one of the most badass things I've ever seen' 10 days ago. Facebook is now censoring that image."

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the Trump fist image "one of the most badass things I've ever seen" 10 days ago. 
 
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The post had over 884k views within 15 hours.

Also on X, Dani Lever, a spokesperson for Meta, Facebook's parent company, admitted the "mistake" on Monday.&nbsp;

"Yes, this was an error," Lever stated on X, responding to conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.&nbsp;

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"This fact check was initially applied to a doctored photo showing the secret service agents smiling, and in some cases our systems incorrectly applied that fact check to the real photo," she explained.

"This has been fixed and we apologise for the mistake," she further said.

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The clarification has been met with scepticism from some X users, with remarks suggesting that such errors disproportionately affect conservative viewpoints.&nbsp;

One user noted, "Funny that the 'errors' only ever go in one direction," while others expressed disbelief and frustration over Meta's handling of the situation.

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Facebook has also come under fire for incorrectly referring to the assassination attempt as "fictional" in some responses.&nbsp;

Users reported on social media that when asked about Donald Trump's July 13 assassination attempt, the Meta AI chatbot called it a "fictional event". In contrast, it readily answered questions about Trump's political rival Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign, calling that a "real and ongoing event".

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But I was a "conspiracy theorist" for saying that the covid vaccines weren't researched enough. 
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A Meta spokesperson, as per the New York Post, has acknowledged the problem and stated that efforts are underway to correct inaccuracies in the chatbot's responses.

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Google has also faced criticism, particularly regarding its search engine's autocomplete function that, when searched for "President Donald" skipped "Trump" in results. Instead, it came up with "President Donald Duck" and "President Donald Reagan".

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Facebook has acknowledged that it mistakenly censored the iconic image of former President Donald Trump taken shortly after the July 13 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

Facebook has acknowledged that it mistakenly censored the iconic image of former President Donald Trump taken shortly after the July 13 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. The image that went viral showing Trump defiantly raising his fist and shouting 'fight' even as blood streams down his face, was flagged as misinformation on Meta's Facebook. The controversy surrounding Facebook is further compounded by the fact that Meta's chatbot, Meta AI, incorrectly referred to the assassination attempt as "fictional" in some responses. Facebook and censorship A Facebook user who goes by the username 'End Wokeness' reported that he even faced threats of deplatforming for sharing the very real image. Also read | President Donald...Duck?: Elon Musk claims Google biased against Trump, interfering in US Elections Taking to social media platform X, the user 'End Wokeness' said, "Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the Trump fist image 'one of the most badass things I've ever seen' 10 days ago. Facebook is now censoring that image." Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called the Trump fist image "one of the most badass things I've ever seen" 10 days ago. Facebook is now censoring that image. pic.twitter.com/7ErQ7kZWaR — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) July 29, 2024 × The post had over 884k views within 15 hours. Also on X, Dani Lever, a spokesperson for Meta, Facebook's parent company, admitted the "mistake" on Monday. "Yes, this was an error," Lever stated on X, responding to conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Also read | Trump calls Olympics opening ceremony a 'disgrace', 'Last Supper' drag show a 'terrible thing'. Here's why "This fact check was initially applied to a doctored photo showing the secret service agents smiling, and in some cases our systems incorrectly applied that fact check to the real photo," she explained. "This has been fixed and we apologise for the mistake," she further said. Yes, this was an error. This fact check was initially applied to a doctored photo showing the secret service agents smiling, and in some cases our systems incorrectly applied that fact check to the real photo. This has been fixed and we apologize for the mistake. — Dani Lever (@Dani_Lever) July 29, 2024 × The clarification has been met with scepticism from some X users, with remarks suggesting that such errors disproportionately affect conservative viewpoints. One user noted, "Funny that the 'errors' only ever go in one direction," while others expressed disbelief and frustration over Meta's handling of the situation. Meta Chatbot AI calls Trump assassination "fictional" Facebook has also come under fire for incorrectly referring to the assassination attempt as "fictional" in some responses. Users reported on social media that when asked about Donald Trump's July 13 assassination attempt, the Meta AI chatbot called it a "fictional event". In contrast, it readily answered questions about Trump's political rival Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign, calling that a "real and ongoing event". Meta AI says the Trump assassination attempt is a fictional event. Huh? But I was a "conspiracy theorist" for saying that the covid vaccines weren't researched enough. OK 🤡 pic.twitter.com/Z1vdOKvGj4 — Aida Reva (@RevaAida) July 29, 2024 × A Meta spokesperson, as per the New York Post, has acknowledged the problem and stated that efforts are underway to correct inaccuracies in the chatbot's responses. Google and election interference Google has also faced criticism, particularly regarding its search engine's autocomplete function that, when searched for "President Donald" skipped "Trump" in results. Instead, it came up with "President Donald Duck" and "President Donald Reagan". (With inputs from agencies)

Facebook targeting Trump? Meta calls July 13 assassination attempt 'fictional event' and 'misinformation'

Former US president Donald Trump has called for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to resign from his post for lying about President Joe Biden's cognitive health.

Trump, the Republican presidential nominee wrote on the social media platform Truth Social, "I watched the Congressional Hearing today as Christopher Wray was asked the question whether or not he noticed any Cognitive Degeneration in his many conversations with Crooked Joe Biden and, despite the fact that Special Counsel Robert Hur said, effectively, that Joe Biden is INCOMPETENT, with LITTLE MEMORY, etc., Wray said that 'it is not something I observed during my interactions with him, which were uneventful and unremarkable,' essentially stating that he found nothing wrong, mentally or physically, with 'Joe,'."

This comes after FBI Director Wray testified on Trump's assassination bid before the House Judiciary Committee. During the proceeding, he was asked when he began to notice "cognitive decline" in Biden by Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. To which Wray answered by saying that he didn't meet the President often "but what you're describing is not something that I've observed during my interactions."

"If that is the case, Director Wray should resign immediately from the FBI, and stop 'sweet talking' Congress every time he goes up, which he loves to do, because anybody can see that Joe Biden is cognitively and physically challenged, and if you can’t see that, you sure as hell can’t be running the FBI - Unless, that is, you want to illegally lead the Raid on Mar-a-Lago. Wray has to resign, and NOW, for LYING TO CONGRESS!" Trump added.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-shooter-thomas-crooks-likely-social-media-account-that-he-used-to-support-biden-revealed-744200">Thomas Crooks' likely social media account that he used to support Biden found</a>

On Trump assassination bid, Wray said that an FBI investigation is underway. According to the FBI director, the federal agency has been analysing Crooks' movements and social media activity but it could not find the motive behind the attack on Trumo.

“We do not know the motive. That is obviously one of the central questions in our investigation, and it's been very frustrating to us that a lot of the usual kind of low-hanging-fruit places that we would find that have not yielded significant clues about his motive,” Wray said.

Meanwhile, the US political landscape is shaking as President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump called Harris a "radical left lunatic" and said that she would "destroy our country if she's elected.

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Former US president Donald Trump has called for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to resign from his post for lying about President Joe Biden's cognitive health.

Former US president Donald Trump has called for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to resign from his post for lying about President Joe Biden's cognitive health. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee wrote on the social media platform Truth Social, "I watched the Congressional Hearing today as Christopher Wray was asked the question whether or not he noticed any Cognitive Degeneration in his many conversations with Crooked Joe Biden and, despite the fact that Special Counsel Robert Hur said, effectively, that Joe Biden is INCOMPETENT, with LITTLE MEMORY, etc., Wray said that 'it is not something I observed during my interactions with him, which were uneventful and unremarkable,' essentially stating that he found nothing wrong, mentally or physically, with 'Joe,'." This comes after FBI Director Wray testified on Trump's assassination bid before the House Judiciary Committee. During the proceeding, he was asked when he began to notice "cognitive decline" in Biden by Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. To which Wray answered by saying that he didn't meet the President often "but what you're describing is not something that I've observed during my interactions." "If that is the case, Director Wray should resign immediately from the FBI, and stop 'sweet talking' Congress every time he goes up, which he loves to do, because anybody can see that Joe Biden is cognitively and physically challenged, and if you can’t see that, you sure as hell can’t be running the FBI - Unless, that is, you want to illegally lead the Raid on Mar-a-Lago. Wray has to resign, and NOW, for LYING TO CONGRESS!" Trump added. Also read: Thomas Crooks' likely social media account that he used to support Biden found On Trump assassination bid, Wray said that an FBI investigation is underway. According to the FBI director, the federal agency has been analysing Crooks' movements and social media activity but it could not find the motive behind the attack on Trumo. “We do not know the motive. That is obviously one of the central questions in our investigation, and it's been very frustrating to us that a lot of the usual kind of low-hanging-fruit places that we would find that have not yielded significant clues about his motive,” Wray said. Meanwhile, the US political landscape is shaking as President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump called Harris a "radical left lunatic" and said that she would "destroy our country if she's elected. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump blasts FBI Director Wray, demands his resignation over Biden health cover-up

Former President Donald Trump plans to stop holding outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot during an assassination attempt this month, according to two sources familiar with his campaign&nbsp;operations.

The sources informed that the current plans are to hold indoor rallies, but it is likely that Trump will participate in smaller outdoor events or larger rallies in facilities where entry is fully controlled and there are no issues with high ground nearby.

However, spokesperson for the Trump campaign and the Secret Service did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-remotely-defensible-donald-trump-asks-new-york-appeals-court-to-throw-out-454mn-civil-suit-verdict-743270">Donald Trump asks New York appeals court to throw out $454mn civil fraud verdict</a>

Notably, news of the venue change comes on the same day Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation.&nbsp;

While in a phone interview with Newsmax on Tuesday (July 23) night, Trump commented on her resignation, saying, "I just heard that she is out and she, I don’t think, had much of a choice."

The former president further added in recent months his campaign had been asking for more Secret Service agents at campaign events but was denied.

Trump also talked about an indoor rally he held in Michigan during the interview.

"Do I feel safe? Yeah, I have to feel safe. Otherwise, I guess, I wouldn’t be able to do this stuff," Trump said.

<h2>Kimberly Cheatle resigns</h2>

It is worth mentioning here,&nbsp;US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination&nbsp;of former&nbsp;Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-kimberly-cheatle-us-secret-service-director-who-resigned-days-after-trumps-assassination-bid-743559" target="_blank">Who is Kimberly Cheatle, US Secret Service director who resigned days after Trump's assassination bid?</a>

Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties is to protect American leaders and that the agency "fell short of that mission" on July 13 when former US President Donald Trump faced attempted assassination.

"I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do towards our vital mission," Cheatle said in an&nbsp;email sent to Secret Service agents.

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Former President Donald Trump plans to stop holding outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot during an assassination attempt this month, according to two sources familiar with his campaign operations.

Former President Donald Trump plans to stop holding outdoor rallies, such as the one in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he was shot during an assassination attempt this month, according to two sources familiar with his campaign operations. The sources informed that the current plans are to hold indoor rallies, but it is likely that Trump will participate in smaller outdoor events or larger rallies in facilities where entry is fully controlled and there are no issues with high ground nearby. However, spokesperson for the Trump campaign and the Secret Service did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Also read: Donald Trump asks New York appeals court to throw out $454mn civil fraud verdict Notably, news of the venue change comes on the same day Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle announced her resignation. While in a phone interview with Newsmax on Tuesday (July 23) night, Trump commented on her resignation, saying, "I just heard that she is out and she, I don’t think, had much of a choice." The former president further added in recent months his campaign had been asking for more Secret Service agents at campaign events but was denied. Trump also talked about an indoor rally he held in Michigan during the interview. "Do I feel safe? Yeah, I have to feel safe. Otherwise, I guess, I wouldn’t be able to do this stuff," Trump said. Kimberly Cheatle resigns It is worth mentioning here, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned on Tuesday (July 23) amid ongoing outrage over how the agency helmed by her failed to prevent the attempted assassination of former Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally earlier this month. Also read | Who is Kimberly Cheatle, US Secret Service director who resigned days after Trump's assassination bid? Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties is to protect American leaders and that the agency "fell short of that mission" on July 13 when former US President Donald Trump faced attempted assassination. "I do not want my calls for resignation to be a distraction from the great work each and every one of you do towards our vital mission," Cheatle said in an email sent to Secret Service agents. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to halt outdoor rallies following assassination attempt

In his recent speech, former President Donald Trump announced a raft of policy proposals that set him quite radically apart from the Biden Administration on economy, immigration, and foreign policy. Trump vowed to increase oil production, finish the wall between the United States and Mexico, and end wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Visibly absent was abortion—a very controversial matter among Republicans that Democrats are using to campaign against him.

Trump appeased a critical voter concern—inflation—by promising to "end the inflation crisis" by increasing oil drilling to lower energy costs, which would bring down the prices of transportation, manufacturing, and household products. "So much starts with energy," Trump said. "We are a nation that has the opportunity to make an absolute fortune with its energy."

He said he would make the US "energy dominant" and a global supplier of energy, as he also knocked Democrats' climate policies as a "green new scam" that is fueling inflationary pressures. Instead, he suggested diverting money from climate projects to “important projects like roads, bridges, dams.”

Trump also promised to roll back Biden's electric vehicle policies on day one, putting himself squarely against incentives for EV manufacturing and sales.

On immigration, Trump vowed to rein in illegal immigration and shut down the United States-Mexico border, saying undocumented immigrants are inflaming violent crime and stealing American jobs. He showed a chart of illegal immigration patterns, saying, "Under the Trump Administration, if you came in illegally, you were apprehended immediately and you were deported," he said. “You went right back. The current administration terminated every single one of those great Trump policies that I put in place to seal the border.”

Trump ran through a few foreign policy positions during his speech. He vowed to return American hostages held by Hamas, he said his leadership keeps the Russians at bay, and of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, Trump said, "I think he misses me."

One might realise that Trump, in his speech, has insisted on highlighting a strategy of differences between himself and Biden on issues such as energy dominance, stricter immigration controls, and—most importantly—an assertive foreign policy. His pledges were more in tune with the priorities of his administration, those the American people would want: strong economic and security policies.

In his recent speech, former President Donald Trump announced a raft of policy proposals that set him quite radically apart from the Biden Administration on economy, immigration, and foreign policy.

In his recent speech, former President Donald Trump announced a raft of policy proposals that set him quite radically apart from the Biden Administration on economy, immigration, and foreign policy. Trump vowed to increase oil production, finish the wall between the United States and Mexico, and end wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Visibly absent was abortion—a very controversial matter among Republicans that Democrats are using to campaign against him. Trump appeased a critical voter concern—inflation—by promising to "end the inflation crisis" by increasing oil drilling to lower energy costs, which would bring down the prices of transportation, manufacturing, and household products. "So much starts with energy," Trump said. "We are a nation that has the opportunity to make an absolute fortune with its energy." He said he would make the US "energy dominant" and a global supplier of energy, as he also knocked Democrats' climate policies as a "green new scam" that is fueling inflationary pressures. Instead, he suggested diverting money from climate projects to “important projects like roads, bridges, dams.” Trump also promised to roll back Biden's electric vehicle policies on day one, putting himself squarely against incentives for EV manufacturing and sales. On immigration, Trump vowed to rein in illegal immigration and shut down the United States-Mexico border, saying undocumented immigrants are inflaming violent crime and stealing American jobs. He showed a chart of illegal immigration patterns, saying, "Under the Trump Administration, if you came in illegally, you were apprehended immediately and you were deported," he said. “You went right back. The current administration terminated every single one of those great Trump policies that I put in place to seal the border.” Trump ran through a few foreign policy positions during his speech. He vowed to return American hostages held by Hamas, he said his leadership keeps the Russians at bay, and of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, Trump said, "I think he misses me." One might realise that Trump, in his speech, has insisted on highlighting a strategy of differences between himself and Biden on issues such as energy dominance, stricter immigration controls, and—most importantly—an assertive foreign policy. His pledges were more in tune with the priorities of his administration, those the American people would want: strong economic and security policies.

Trump's agenda: global energy dominance and shifting policy paradigms

Donald Trump began his speech at the&nbsp;Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday (July 18) on a note of love and unity and predicted that&nbsp;he will win the November election.

“I felt something really hard hit me at the right hand, I realised it could only be a bullet," former US president Donald Trump said while addressing the crowd.

“I put my hand on my ear and there was blood all over. Even then I felt safe because I had God on my side,” he further said.

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“If I would not have moved my head at that point, I would not have been here. The massive crowd in the rally did not move it did not lead to stampede, many lives were saved. They did not move because they knew I was in a bad condition,” the former president added.

Speaking further Trump said, “Our secret service sniper took the assassin's life with just one bullet, I stand here with the grace of almighty God. People though I was dead and they were sad, thousands of people started shouting "fight,fight,fight.. and then my fist went up and it was high above and the crowd was proud of me."

<h2>Trump formally accepts GOP presidential nomination</h2>

Trump officially accepted Republican Party's presidential nomination.&nbsp;"Tonight, with faith and devotion, I accept your nomination for president of the United States," Trump announced at the RNC.

<h2>Trump holds moment of silence for slain rally attendee</h2>

Trump asked to hold a moment of silence for Corey Comperatore, the man killed during the attempted assassination at a rally Saturday.

“I ask that we observe a moment of silence in honor of our friend, Corey,” Trump said during his remarks at the Republican National Convention.

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“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others, this is the spirit that forged America in her darkest hours and this is the love that will lead America back to the summit of human achievement and greatness. This is what we need,” he added.

<h2>No taxes on tips : Campaign pledge</h2>

Trump during the convention said, "If you are a restaurant worker, bartender, hospitality worker, caddy, barber, driver, or anyone else who relies on tip income, your tips will be 100% yours."

Currently, income from tips is subject to federal income tax, but Trump&nbsp;said he wants to&nbsp;exempt it from tax.

<h2>Trump calls Covid as 'China virus'</h2>

Trump once again brought back the&nbsp;controversial phrase,&nbsp;when he called&nbsp;Covid as "China virus".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-wild-scenes-at-rnc-as-hulk-hogan-rips-off-his-shirt-and-trump-blows-a-kiss-at-him-742197">Video: Wild scenes at RNC as Hulk Hogan rips his shirt and Trump blows a kiss</a>

As Trump repeated the controversial phrase, the crowd cheered.

<h2>Trump vows to end every single international crisis</h2>

"It's time for a change," Trump told the convention.&nbsp;Donald Trump further blamed the Biden administration for inflation, illegal immigration and a series of international crises.

<h2>Trump's family joins him on stage</h2>

Donald Trump's family was seen along with him on stage. Melania Trump, his wife, joined&nbsp;him&nbsp;first.&nbsp;Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner along with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr and their families later joined them.

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Donald Trump began his speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday (July 18) on a note of love and unity and predicted that he will win the November election.

Donald Trump began his speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday (July 18) on a note of love and unity and predicted that he will win the November election. “I felt something really hard hit me at the right hand, I realised it could only be a bullet," former US president Donald Trump said while addressing the crowd. “I put my hand on my ear and there was blood all over. Even then I felt safe because I had God on my side,” he further said. Also read: Father of gunman who targetted Trump alerted police about son before attack “If I would not have moved my head at that point, I would not have been here. The massive crowd in the rally did not move it did not lead to stampede, many lives were saved. They did not move because they knew I was in a bad condition,” the former president added. Speaking further Trump said, “Our secret service sniper took the assassin's life with just one bullet, I stand here with the grace of almighty God. People though I was dead and they were sad, thousands of people started shouting "fight,fight,fight.. and then my fist went up and it was high above and the crowd was proud of me." Trump formally accepts GOP presidential nomination Trump officially accepted Republican Party's presidential nomination. "Tonight, with faith and devotion, I accept your nomination for president of the United States," Trump announced at the RNC. Trump holds moment of silence for slain rally attendee Trump asked to hold a moment of silence for Corey Comperatore, the man killed during the attempted assassination at a rally Saturday. “I ask that we observe a moment of silence in honor of our friend, Corey,” Trump said during his remarks at the Republican National Convention. × “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others, this is the spirit that forged America in her darkest hours and this is the love that will lead America back to the summit of human achievement and greatness. This is what we need,” he added. No taxes on tips : Campaign pledge Trump during the convention said, "If you are a restaurant worker, bartender, hospitality worker, caddy, barber, driver, or anyone else who relies on tip income, your tips will be 100% yours." Currently, income from tips is subject to federal income tax, but Trump said he wants to exempt it from tax. Trump calls Covid as 'China virus' Trump once again brought back the controversial phrase, when he called Covid as "China virus". Video: Wild scenes at RNC as Hulk Hogan rips his shirt and Trump blows a kiss As Trump repeated the controversial phrase, the crowd cheered. Trump vows to end every single international crisis "It's time for a change," Trump told the convention. Donald Trump further blamed the Biden administration for inflation, illegal immigration and a series of international crises. Trump's family joins him on stage Donald Trump's family was seen along with him on stage. Melania Trump, his wife, joined him first. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner along with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr and their families later joined them. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump recounts shooting at RNC: 'God on my side, I shouldn't be here'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has rejected a report claiming that he plans to give $45 million a month to a new super political-action committee (PAC) supporting former US President Donald Trump's presidential run, calling it "fake."

In a sarcastic post on X, Elon Musk posted a picture of two gnus (wildebeest) having human limbs and captioned it, "Fake GNUS." He even shared The Wall Street Journal's report on X.

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His statement comes after The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Musk plans to give USD 45 million a month to a new super political-action committee supporting Trump's presidential run.

America PAC, formed in June, is focused on registering voters and urging constituents to vote early and request mail-in ballots in swing states, according to one of the people.

The coalition assessed that the Democrats have historically had very robust "get out the vote" campaigns and took note of the money that the Biden camp has dedicated to so-called on-the-ground efforts in swing states. America PAC will attempt to counter that, according to The Wall Street Journal Street.

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Currently, Musk is the world's richest person, with an estimated fortune of more than USD 250 billion. For its efforts, America PAC has hired a number of employees and has been registering voters, holding discussions with constituents in swing states and urging voters to request mail-in ballots, according to some of the people familiar with the matter, the report said.

According to a filing made on Monday, America PAC had USD 8.75 million in contributions for the three-month duration, which ended on June 30, The Wall Street Journal stated.

Earlier in March, Elon Musk, in a post on X, said that he did not intend to make donations to the campaigns of Trump or US President Joe Biden. However, the Tesla CEO has gotten closer to Donald Trump in recent months, The Wall Street Journal reported.

On Saturday, Musk formally announced support for Trump after a shooter tried to assassinate the former US President at a rally in Pennsylvania.

In a post on X, Musk stated, "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery." In a subsequent post, he stated, "Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt."

Trump was on stage at a campaign rally on Saturday when gunshots rang out and Secret Service agents stormed the stage.

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Hours after the shooting, Trump said that the bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. In addition, one of the rally attendee was killed and two others were injured in the shooting at the event.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, with the case continuing to be under investigation.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has rejected a report claiming that he plans to give $45 million a month to a new super political-action committee (PAC) supporting former US President Donald Trump's presidential run, calling it "fake.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has rejected a report claiming that he plans to give $45 million a month to a new super political-action committee (PAC) supporting former US President Donald Trump's presidential run, calling it "fake." In a sarcastic post on X, Elon Musk posted a picture of two gnus (wildebeest) having human limbs and captioned it, "Fake GNUS." He even shared The Wall Street Journal's report on X. pic.twitter.com/RJdF7MWeEi — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 16, 2024 × His statement comes after The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Musk plans to give USD 45 million a month to a new super political-action committee supporting Trump's presidential run. America PAC, formed in June, is focused on registering voters and urging constituents to vote early and request mail-in ballots in swing states, according to one of the people. The coalition assessed that the Democrats have historically had very robust "get out the vote" campaigns and took note of the money that the Biden camp has dedicated to so-called on-the-ground efforts in swing states. America PAC will attempt to counter that, according to The Wall Street Journal Street. Also read: Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt Currently, Musk is the world's richest person, with an estimated fortune of more than USD 250 billion. For its efforts, America PAC has hired a number of employees and has been registering voters, holding discussions with constituents in swing states and urging voters to request mail-in ballots, according to some of the people familiar with the matter, the report said. According to a filing made on Monday, America PAC had USD 8.75 million in contributions for the three-month duration, which ended on June 30, The Wall Street Journal stated. Earlier in March, Elon Musk, in a post on X, said that he did not intend to make donations to the campaigns of Trump or US President Joe Biden. However, the Tesla CEO has gotten closer to Donald Trump in recent months, The Wall Street Journal reported. On Saturday, Musk formally announced support for Trump after a shooter tried to assassinate the former US President at a rally in Pennsylvania. In a post on X, Musk stated, "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery." In a subsequent post, he stated, "Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt." Trump was on stage at a campaign rally on Saturday when gunshots rang out and Secret Service agents stormed the stage. Also read: JD Vance, Trump pick for VP was once his critic. What you should know Hours after the shooting, Trump said that the bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear. In addition, one of the rally attendee was killed and two others were injured in the shooting at the event. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, with the case continuing to be under investigation.

Elon Musk denies committing $45 million monthly for Trump election

Billionaire Elon Musk has revealed that he plans to give roughly $45 million each month to a fund supporting Donald Trump in the US presidential elections, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

According to the Journal, Musk's donations will go to a political group called America PAC, which will focus on promoting voter registration, early voting, and mail-in ballots among residents in swing states ahead of the November general election, citing people familiar with the matter.

Notably, Musk is among several major contributors of the new fund, with others reportedly including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, former US ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft and cryptocurrency investors Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.

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Musk formally endorsed Trump's candidacy for US president on Saturday (Jul 13) after the former president survived a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania.

"I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on the social media platform X, which he acquired in 2022.

The Tesla owner- the wealthiest man in the world with an estimated net worth of $250 billion, has become gradually more friendly with Trump over the course of the 2024 US election.

In March, the two met in person during a donor breakfast hosted at the Florida residence of billionaire Nelson Peltz.

Although individual campaign donations in the United States are capped at $3,300 per person, the loopholes in the campaign finance system allow political donors to contribute to funds known as political action committees, or "PACs," which support candidates.

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Trump previously complained about mail and absentee voting but has backtracked on his criticisms after it became clear Democrats had an edge among mail voters.

<h2>Musk proposes flying metal suit for Trump</h2>

X CEO Elon Musk has come up with a bizarre plan to create an Iron Man-style suit of armour to keep the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump safe.&nbsp;

Notably, Trump faced an assassination attempt on Saturday (July 13). The Tesla CEO had also alleged facing similar attempts twice in his life.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk had also endorsed Trump as his pick for the country's president.

"I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on his social media platform X. "The martyr lived," he later wrote.

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Billionaire Elon Musk has revealed that he plans to give roughly $45 million each month to a fund supporting Donald Trump in the US presidential elections, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Billionaire Elon Musk has revealed that he plans to give roughly $45 million each month to a fund supporting Donald Trump in the US presidential elections, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. According to the Journal, Musk's donations will go to a political group called America PAC, which will focus on promoting voter registration, early voting, and mail-in ballots among residents in swing states ahead of the November general election, citing people familiar with the matter. Notably, Musk is among several major contributors of the new fund, with others reportedly including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, former US ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft and cryptocurrency investors Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. Also read: Musk planning to turn Trump into Iron Man? Billionaire proposes flying metal suit after assassination bid Musk formally endorsed Trump's candidacy for US president on Saturday (Jul 13) after the former president survived a shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania. "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on the social media platform X, which he acquired in 2022. The Tesla owner- the wealthiest man in the world with an estimated net worth of $250 billion, has become gradually more friendly with Trump over the course of the 2024 US election. In March, the two met in person during a donor breakfast hosted at the Florida residence of billionaire Nelson Peltz. Although individual campaign donations in the United States are capped at $3,300 per person, the loopholes in the campaign finance system allow political donors to contribute to funds known as political action committees, or "PACs," which support candidates. Also read: Former President Donald Trump secures Republican nomination after rally attack Trump previously complained about mail and absentee voting but has backtracked on his criticisms after it became clear Democrats had an edge among mail voters. Musk proposes flying metal suit for Trump X CEO Elon Musk has come up with a bizarre plan to create an Iron Man-style suit of armour to keep the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump safe. Notably, Trump faced an assassination attempt on Saturday (July 13). The Tesla CEO had also alleged facing similar attempts twice in his life. Also read: JD Vance, Trump's VP pick, once called him 'Hitler of America', 'idiot' Elon Musk had also endorsed Trump as his pick for the country's president. "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on his social media platform X. "The martyr lived," he later wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk commits $45 million monthly to support Donald Trump's presidential campaign

On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Ohio Senator JD Vance received an official ticket for the 2024 Presidential elections as former US President Donald Trump's running mate. If the current polls convert to reality, Vance will be the next Vice President of the United States.

Eight years ago, 39-year-old freshman senator from Ohio, said he feared Trump could become “America’s Hitler”. Vance is married to Usha Chilukuri, a corporate litigator based in San Francisco, whose parents are from India. During their wedding in Kentucky in 2014, they also had a separate ceremony where they were blessed by a Hindu pundit, as reported by The New York Times.

Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and joined the US Marines after high school, serving as a combat journalist and public relations officer during the Iraq War.

After his military service, he completed a degree in political science and philosophy at Ohio State University. He then studied law at Yale Law School, where he was an editor for the Yale Law Journal.

Upon graduating from Yale in 2013, he practiced law briefly before moving to San Francisco to work as a venture capitalist, including a role at Peter Thiel’s Mithril Capital.

Vance gained fame with his 2016 best-seller, Hillbilly Elegy. Released the same year Trump first took office, the book was seen as an insightful look into rural America, which contributed to Trump's rise.

The New York Times described Hillbilly Elegy as "a compassionate, discerning sociological analysis of the white underclass that has influenced the politics of rebellion, notably Donald J. Trump’s rise." A film adaptation of the book came out in 2020.

At that time, Vance was a vocal critic of Trump. In an October 2016 interview, Vance cakled himself "Never Trump guy”. In a July 2016 op-ed for The Atlantic, he argued that Trump’s promises were like “cultural heroin,” offering temporary relief but failing to address deeper issues.

Vance’s views on Trump are notably different now. He reportedly voted for Trump in 2020 and, with Trump’s endorsement, won his first Senate seat in 2022.

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According to The NYT, Vance has "explained his ideological shifts as a result of a twofold intellectual awakening,&nbsp;it turned out that Donald Trump wasn’t as bad as Vance had thought, and that American liberals were much worse."

In a June interview with The NYT, Vance said,&nbsp;“I allowed myself to focus so much on the stylistic element of Trump that I completely ignored the way in which he substantively was offering something very different on foreign policy, on trade, on immigration.”

Today, Vance is a staunch defender of Trump and aligns with many of his views. He has also become "the standard-bearer of the ‘New Right’, a loose movement of young conservatives aiming to steer the Republican Party towards a more populist, nationalist, and culturally conservative stance," according to Politico.

In a post on Truth Social announcing the appointment, Trump said that Vance “will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond.” Several of these Midwestern states are likely to play a critical role in November’s election.

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On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Ohio Senator JD Vance received an official ticket for the 2024 Presidential elections as former US President Donald Trump's running mate.

On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Ohio Senator JD Vance received an official ticket for the 2024 Presidential elections as former US President Donald Trump's running mate. If the current polls convert to reality, Vance will be the next Vice President of the United States. Eight years ago, 39-year-old freshman senator from Ohio, said he feared Trump could become “America’s Hitler”. Vance is married to Usha Chilukuri, a corporate litigator based in San Francisco, whose parents are from India. During their wedding in Kentucky in 2014, they also had a separate ceremony where they were blessed by a Hindu pundit, as reported by The New York Times. Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and joined the US Marines after high school, serving as a combat journalist and public relations officer during the Iraq War. After his military service, he completed a degree in political science and philosophy at Ohio State University. He then studied law at Yale Law School, where he was an editor for the Yale Law Journal. Upon graduating from Yale in 2013, he practiced law briefly before moving to San Francisco to work as a venture capitalist, including a role at Peter Thiel’s Mithril Capital. Vance gained fame with his 2016 best-seller, Hillbilly Elegy. Released the same year Trump first took office, the book was seen as an insightful look into rural America, which contributed to Trump's rise. The New York Times described Hillbilly Elegy as "a compassionate, discerning sociological analysis of the white underclass that has influenced the politics of rebellion, notably Donald J. Trump’s rise." A film adaptation of the book came out in 2020. At that time, Vance was a vocal critic of Trump. In an October 2016 interview, Vance cakled himself "Never Trump guy”. In a July 2016 op-ed for The Atlantic, he argued that Trump’s promises were like “cultural heroin,” offering temporary relief but failing to address deeper issues. Vance’s views on Trump are notably different now. He reportedly voted for Trump in 2020 and, with Trump’s endorsement, won his first Senate seat in 2022. Also read: Usha Vance, the highly accomplished lawyer wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance According to The NYT, Vance has "explained his ideological shifts as a result of a twofold intellectual awakening, it turned out that Donald Trump wasn’t as bad as Vance had thought, and that American liberals were much worse." In a June interview with The NYT, Vance said, “I allowed myself to focus so much on the stylistic element of Trump that I completely ignored the way in which he substantively was offering something very different on foreign policy, on trade, on immigration.” Today, Vance is a staunch defender of Trump and aligns with many of his views. He has also become "the standard-bearer of the ‘New Right’, a loose movement of young conservatives aiming to steer the Republican Party towards a more populist, nationalist, and culturally conservative stance," according to Politico. In a post on Truth Social announcing the appointment, Trump said that Vance “will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond.” Several of these Midwestern states are likely to play a critical role in November’s election. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance, Trump pick for vice president was once his critic. What you should know about him

Bitcoin rallied Monday to its highest in two weeks amid heightened prospects for the US presidential candidate Donald Trump's victory following an attempt on his life. The prospects of Trump's win soared after he was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania on Saturday. Reports indicated that he was recovering well from the attack, according to his campaign team. Trump has portrayed himself as a pro-cryptocurrency candidate.

Bitcoin jumped 8.6 per cent to $62,508 in a session high earlier at $62,698. This leap brought Bitcoin's year-to-date gains to 47 per cent. Ether also gained 6.8 per cent to $3,322.

Trump is battling Democratic President Joe Biden for the presidency in November's US election and has been antagonistic toward Democratic efforts to rein in the cryptocurrency industry. &nbsp;At a fundraiser in San Francisco in June, Trump promoted himself as a champion of cryptocurrency, although he has given no details on what his crypto policy would look like.

"He's certainly positioned himself as pro-crypto and as the odds of his reelection were galvanised by the shooting on the weekend, it's certainly put a big boost underneath the bid in crypto markets and bitcoin obviously, just an absolute standout," said Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG.

Trump is due to speak at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27, the organisers of the conference said last week.

Bitcoin had a blistering start to the year, underpinned by the launch of exchange-traded funds in the United States that drove it to its record of $73,803.25 about mid-March. Since then, the struggle persisted, hitting four-month lows at the beginning of July as traders fretted over the likely dumping of tokens from defunct Japanese exchange Mt. Gox.

"We had four weeks of declines on the back of the Mt. Gox news...but the rebound, it looks to me like it's got further to go and I wouldn't be surprised seeing it head back up towards, at least towards $65,000 by the end of this week," said IG's Sycamore.

The assassination plot of Trump brought new volatility to the cryptocurrency market, underlining once more the intricate relationships between politics and digital assets.&nbsp;

Bitcoin rallied Monday to its highest in two weeks amid heightened prospects for the US presidential candidate Donald Trump's victory following an attempt on his life.

Bitcoin rallied Monday to its highest in two weeks amid heightened prospects for the US presidential candidate Donald Trump's victory following an attempt on his life. The prospects of Trump's win soared after he was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in the state of Pennsylvania on Saturday. Reports indicated that he was recovering well from the attack, according to his campaign team. Trump has portrayed himself as a pro-cryptocurrency candidate. Bitcoin jumped 8.6 per cent to $62,508 in a session high earlier at $62,698. This leap brought Bitcoin's year-to-date gains to 47 per cent. Ether also gained 6.8 per cent to $3,322. Trump is battling Democratic President Joe Biden for the presidency in November's US election and has been antagonistic toward Democratic efforts to rein in the cryptocurrency industry. At a fundraiser in San Francisco in June, Trump promoted himself as a champion of cryptocurrency, although he has given no details on what his crypto policy would look like. "He's certainly positioned himself as pro-crypto and as the odds of his reelection were galvanised by the shooting on the weekend, it's certainly put a big boost underneath the bid in crypto markets and bitcoin obviously, just an absolute standout," said Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG. Trump is due to speak at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27, the organisers of the conference said last week. Bitcoin had a blistering start to the year, underpinned by the launch of exchange-traded funds in the United States that drove it to its record of $73,803.25 about mid-March. Since then, the struggle persisted, hitting four-month lows at the beginning of July as traders fretted over the likely dumping of tokens from defunct Japanese exchange Mt. Gox. "We had four weeks of declines on the back of the Mt. Gox news...but the rebound, it looks to me like it's got further to go and I wouldn't be surprised seeing it head back up towards, at least towards $65,000 by the end of this week," said IG's Sycamore. The assassination plot of Trump brought new volatility to the cryptocurrency market, underlining once more the intricate relationships between politics and digital assets.

Trump's assassination attempt catalyses Bitcoin's price jump

In a shocking assassination attempt, Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump was shot at during his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday (Jul 13) where the bullet grazed his right ear.

In a shocking assassination attempt, Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump was shot at during his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday (Jul 13) where the bullet grazed his right ear. The incident took place four months before the US presidential elections, which are scheduled to take place in November 2024. While the shooting attempt shook the whole world, people took to social media and shared memes depicting various imaginary scenarios. Also Read | Donald Trump dodges death as gunman shoots at him during Campaign Rally in Pennsylvania This meme shared by a user on X was captioned, "You only got him in the ear", with an edited image of Trump's rivals Hillary Clinton and current US President Joe Biden hiding behind and holding a gun, implying they had missed the shot. This meme is crazy!!! Trump is a beast!!!! pic.twitter.com/TWCOQsmAgJ — Xpression (@xpressionthemc) July 14, 2024 × Another one, featuring his rival, was uploaded on X with the caption, "Hillary just made a statement." The image shows a shocked face of Hillary with the text, "What do you mean they missed?" Hillary just made a statement 😳 pic.twitter.com/yhVJoaNewp — Chris Hackney (@RealChrisHack) July 14, 2024 × "We've seen Neo dodging bullets in The Matrix movie. Now let's see Trump doing the same," in the meme shared on social media. A user commented: "He didn't dodge anything... he stood there," and said, "What? That all you got?" pic.twitter.com/QVS2agsS9K — The Right To Bear Memes (@grandoldmemes) July 13, 2024 × All his rivals in one image? One meme featured Hillary, Biden, and former President Obama sharing gossip about the incident over the phone. Goddamn it I love this meme#Trump #MarALagoRaid #Gurrrl #FBI pic.twitter.com/UIQY7zH0jL — Compute - From The River To The Sea™️ (@MixtUpMixy) August 9, 2022 × People are talking about Trump raising his fist right after he was shot and praising his patriotism. This one shows Trump with red, glowing eyes with the text, "YOU MISSED". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Operational Industries, LLC. (@operationalindustries) × Another user wrote, "Do NOT get your ears pierced at Claire's." View this post on Instagram A post shared by $howme (@stonecoldshowme) × Also Read | Donald Trump shooting: 'Bullet' pierced the former president's ear, but gun violence threatens America's soul While these memes have surfaced on social media, people are reacting in the comments about the incident, praising Trump. While there are also users commenting, "This is a horrible take. Memes are not funny right now. Someone lost their life tonight." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: Memes take social media by storm

Former United States President Donald Trump, in a recently surfaced video,&nbsp;unleashed a verbal attack on President Joe Biden, labelling him a "broken-down pile of crap" and predicting his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.

The leaked footage showed Trump seated in a golf cart with his son Barron, dissecting Biden's performance and speculating about the future of the Democratic ticket.

"I kicked that old, broken-down pile of cr*p. He's quitting the race," the former US president&nbsp;could be heard saying, as per the viral video.&nbsp;

Trump, who is the presumed Republican presidential candidate, is seen holding a stack of cash as he questioned his own debate performance against Biden.

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“How did I do with the debate the other night?" Trump asked a group of people.&nbsp;

Later, he said that he would outperform the 81-year-old president and suggested that Biden's withdrawal would pave the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to step in as the Democratic nominee.

<h2>Trump launches scathing attack on Kamala Harris&nbsp;</h2>

The former president goes on to criticise Harris.

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"I got him out of the race, and that means we have Kamala. I think she's going to be better. She's so bad. She's so pathetic. She's just so f**king bad," the former president said in the video that has garnered widespread attention.&nbsp;

Trump also goes on to&nbsp;question&nbsp;Biden's capability to handle global leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.&nbsp;

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The exact location and timing of the video remain undisclosed, but the Trump campaign has responded by redirecting inquiries to a previous statement condemning the Democratic Party's alleged collapse.

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Despite mounting pressure from within the Democratic ranks for Biden to withdraw from the re-election race following a lacklustre debate performance, the president remains resolute in his commitment to continue his candidacy.

The White House has asserted Biden's intention to run for a second term, dismissing suggestions of him dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.

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Former United States President Donald Trump, in a recently surfaced video, unleashed a verbal attack on President Joe Biden, labelling him a "broken-down pile of crap" and predicting his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.

Former United States President Donald Trump, in a recently surfaced video, unleashed a verbal attack on President Joe Biden, labelling him a "broken-down pile of crap" and predicting his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. The leaked footage showed Trump seated in a golf cart with his son Barron, dissecting Biden's performance and speculating about the future of the Democratic ticket. "I kicked that old, broken-down pile of cr*p. He's quitting the race," the former US president could be heard saying, as per the viral video. Trump, who is the presumed Republican presidential candidate, is seen holding a stack of cash as he questioned his own debate performance against Biden. Also Read | French PM expresses confidence in preventing far-right majority “How did I do with the debate the other night?" Trump asked a group of people. Later, he said that he would outperform the 81-year-old president and suggested that Biden's withdrawal would pave the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to step in as the Democratic nominee. Trump launches scathing attack on Kamala Harris The former president goes on to criticise Harris. Also Read | Mexico braces for destruction as 'deadly' hurricane Beryl heads towards it with 130 mph winds "I got him out of the race, and that means we have Kamala. I think she's going to be better. She's so bad. She's so pathetic. She's just so f**king bad," the former president said in the video that has garnered widespread attention. Trump also goes on to question Biden's capability to handle global leaders like Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. BREAKING: Leaked video shows Donald Trump saying he thinks Kamala Harris will be the Democrat nominee, says she is "so f**king bad." "She's so bad. She's so pathetic. She's just so f**king bad." "How did I do with the debate the other night? I kicked that old, broken down pile… pic.twitter.com/8OKxd1hHc6 — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 4, 2024 × The exact location and timing of the video remain undisclosed, but the Trump campaign has responded by redirecting inquiries to a previous statement condemning the Democratic Party's alleged collapse. Watch | UK Election 2024: Britons vote in election expected to bring Labour to power × Despite mounting pressure from within the Democratic ranks for Biden to withdraw from the re-election race following a lacklustre debate performance, the president remains resolute in his commitment to continue his candidacy. The White House has asserted Biden's intention to run for a second term, dismissing suggestions of him dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Leaked video shows Trump mocking Biden, calls Harris 'f**king bad'

Russia in a sarcastic jibe reacting to the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin did not set an alarm or get up in the middle of his sleep to watch the altercation.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will not comment on internal US politics and that it had more important things to focus on.

Putin has alleged disinterestedness in the outcome of the US presidential election scheduled to be held in the month of November.

"Well, look, I don’t think you expect the president of Russia might set an alarm clock, wake up before morning and watch the debates in the United States of America?" Peskov told reporters when asked if Putin had tuned in.

"We have a lot of issues that are really important for our country, which are relevant for us. These are the issues that our president is dealing with. Debates in the United States are not part of the main issues on the agenda."

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<h2>US presidential debate</h2>

US President Joe Biden clashed with his Republican White House predecessor Donald Trump in the first presidential debate ahead of the November presidential elections. Biden repeatedly struggled to finish his allotted time and had to be reminded by the moderators that he had time to speak.

Trump accused Biden of getting funded by China and called him a "Manchurian candidate" in his ruthless attack during the debate held on Thursday (June 27) at CNN's headquarters in Atlanta.

During the debate, Trump said, “We now have the largest deficit in the history of our country. We have the largest deficit with China. He gets paid by China. He’s a Manchurian candidate. He gets money from China."

“China is going to own us if you keep allowing them to do what they’re doing to us as a country. They are killing us as a country, Joe, and you can’t let that happen. You’re destroying our country,” Trump said to Biden.

He called the military policies of Biden “insane", claiming that leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un do not fear or respect Biden. “They have nothing going with this gentleman and he’s going to drive us into World War III,” said Trump.

A flash poll by CNN following the altercation showed Trump leading against Biden with 67 per cent of debate watchers in Trump's favour. Only 33 per cent believed that Biden won the debate.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia in a sarcastic jibe reacting to the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin did not set an alarm or get up in the middle of his sleep to watch the altercation.

Russia in a sarcastic jibe reacting to the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin did not set an alarm or get up in the middle of his sleep to watch the altercation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will not comment on internal US politics and that it had more important things to focus on. Putin has alleged disinterestedness in the outcome of the US presidential election scheduled to be held in the month of November. "Well, look, I don’t think you expect the president of Russia might set an alarm clock, wake up before morning and watch the debates in the United States of America?" Peskov told reporters when asked if Putin had tuned in. "We have a lot of issues that are really important for our country, which are relevant for us. These are the issues that our president is dealing with. Debates in the United States are not part of the main issues on the agenda." Also read: US presidential debate: Trump won but how badly did Biden lose? US presidential debate US President Joe Biden clashed with his Republican White House predecessor Donald Trump in the first presidential debate ahead of the November presidential elections. Biden repeatedly struggled to finish his allotted time and had to be reminded by the moderators that he had time to speak. Trump accused Biden of getting funded by China and called him a "Manchurian candidate" in his ruthless attack during the debate held on Thursday (June 27) at CNN's headquarters in Atlanta. During the debate, Trump said, “We now have the largest deficit in the history of our country. We have the largest deficit with China. He gets paid by China. He’s a Manchurian candidate. He gets money from China." “China is going to own us if you keep allowing them to do what they’re doing to us as a country. They are killing us as a country, Joe, and you can’t let that happen. You’re destroying our country,” Trump said to Biden. He called the military policies of Biden “insane", claiming that leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un do not fear or respect Biden. “They have nothing going with this gentleman and he’s going to drive us into World War III,” said Trump. A flash poll by CNN following the altercation showed Trump leading against Biden with 67 per cent of debate watchers in Trump's favour. Only 33 per cent believed that Biden won the debate. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's sarcastic jibe at Biden-Trump debate; 'Putin didn't set his alarm'

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unlikely to take part in 2024's first United States presidential debate after he skipped the deadline set by the hosting media organisation.

CNN, which is set to host the debate on its platform on June 27, said that only President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump had met the criteria to participate.

"Presidents Biden and Trump do not want me on the debate stage and CNN illegally agreed to their demand," Kennedy said in a statement. "My exclusion by Presidents Biden and Trump from the debate is undemocratic, un-American, and cowardly."

Out of the conditions put in place by the news organisation, one was to show up on enough state ballots to potentially win the presidency polls and the other was to receive at least 15% voter support in four separate national polls.

As per CNN's tally, Kennedy had garnered the said 15% in only three accepted polls to date and had qualified for the ballot in only six states.&nbsp;

This would not be sufficient to win the presidency.

Kennedy had alleged that the TV network's conditions were unjustly imposed and were deliberately intended to prevent him from going on stage.

The Kennedy campaign demanded the Federal Election Commission that it must take action by Thursday (June 20) and keep CNN, Biden and Trump from holding the debate scheduled for June 27 unless the channel makes changes. The FEC however declined to comment.

"If the debate goes forward without Mr. Kennedy, the Kennedy campaign intends to pursue this issue for as long as it takes to obtain justice against these illegal acts," the campaign said in a statement on Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies)

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unlikely to take part in 2024's first United States presidential debate after he skipped the deadline set by the hosting media organisation.

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is unlikely to take part in 2024's first United States presidential debate after he skipped the deadline set by the hosting media organisation. CNN, which is set to host the debate on its platform on June 27, said that only President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump had met the criteria to participate. "Presidents Biden and Trump do not want me on the debate stage and CNN illegally agreed to their demand," Kennedy said in a statement. "My exclusion by Presidents Biden and Trump from the debate is undemocratic, un-American, and cowardly." Out of the conditions put in place by the news organisation, one was to show up on enough state ballots to potentially win the presidency polls and the other was to receive at least 15% voter support in four separate national polls. As per CNN's tally, Kennedy had garnered the said 15% in only three accepted polls to date and had qualified for the ballot in only six states. This would not be sufficient to win the presidency. Kennedy had alleged that the TV network's conditions were unjustly imposed and were deliberately intended to prevent him from going on stage. The Kennedy campaign demanded the Federal Election Commission that it must take action by Thursday (June 20) and keep CNN, Biden and Trump from holding the debate scheduled for June 27 unless the channel makes changes. The FEC however declined to comment. "If the debate goes forward without Mr. Kennedy, the Kennedy campaign intends to pursue this issue for as long as it takes to obtain justice against these illegal acts," the campaign said in a statement on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unlikely to participate in presidential debate after he misses deadline to qualify

Former US president and White House hopeful Donald Trump will on Monday (June 10) have a virtual interview with an official from the New York City Probation Department.

The interview follows a verdict that found him guilty of covering up a hush money payment and is part of preparing the sentencing recommendation that would be forwarded to the judge.

<h2>Virtual interview</h2>

As per a CBS News report, Trump, who happens to be the first former president to be criminally convicted, will appear from Mar-a-Lago. His lawyer Todd Blanche, as per the report citing a source with the knowledge of the matter, will appear alongside him.

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NBC News, citing a former commissioner for the New York City Department of Correction and Probation, reports that it was not normal for a probation interview to happen virtually.

"It is highly unusual for a pre-sentence investigation interview to be done over Zoom," said Martin Horn, adding that Trump visiting the courthouse in downtown Manhattan would be "very disruptive" to other court business. Given the presence of the Secret Service and media, he said it could be unfair to other defendants who might not want to be identified.

"So in the end, this might be better for the probation officer," he added.

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The presence of Trump's lawyer Blanche is also a move away from the normal. As per the Associated Press, convicts in the New York Court system do not usually have their lawyers present for probation interviews.

<h2>What is a pre-sentencing report?</h2>

Pre-sentencing reports include information on an offender's personal life, criminal history, financial means, health condition&nbsp;and general living situation. This is the information that gives guidelines to the judge regarding what punishment may be awarded to the criminal. The interview, as per BBC, often allows the convict to seek leniency in terms of the sentence.

Trump, who was found guilty on May 30, will be sentenced on July 11. He will face a maximum sentence of four years, although convictions typically result in shorter sentences.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US president and White House hopeful Donald Trump will on Monday (June 10) have a virtual interview with an official from the New York City Probation Department.

Former US president and White House hopeful Donald Trump will on Monday (June 10) have a virtual interview with an official from the New York City Probation Department. The interview follows a verdict that found him guilty of covering up a hush money payment and is part of preparing the sentencing recommendation that would be forwarded to the judge. Virtual interview As per a CBS News report, Trump, who happens to be the first former president to be criminally convicted, will appear from Mar-a-Lago. His lawyer Todd Blanche, as per the report citing a source with the knowledge of the matter, will appear alongside him. Also read | Trump promises no taxation of tips, complains about teleprompters in Las Vegas rally NBC News, citing a former commissioner for the New York City Department of Correction and Probation, reports that it was not normal for a probation interview to happen virtually. "It is highly unusual for a pre-sentence investigation interview to be done over Zoom," said Martin Horn, adding that Trump visiting the courthouse in downtown Manhattan would be "very disruptive" to other court business. Given the presence of the Secret Service and media, he said it could be unfair to other defendants who might not want to be identified. "So in the end, this might be better for the probation officer," he added. Also read | US Secretary of State Blinken returns to W. Asia on peace mission amid Israeli resignations The presence of Trump's lawyer Blanche is also a move away from the normal. As per the Associated Press, convicts in the New York Court system do not usually have their lawyers present for probation interviews. What is a pre-sentencing report? Pre-sentencing reports include information on an offender's personal life, criminal history, financial means, health condition and general living situation. This is the information that gives guidelines to the judge regarding what punishment may be awarded to the criminal. The interview, as per BBC, often allows the convict to seek leniency in terms of the sentence. Trump, who was found guilty on May 30, will be sentenced on July 11. He will face a maximum sentence of four years, although convictions typically result in shorter sentences. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump to face virtual probation interview from Mar-a-Lago following criminal conviction

During the week of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden's reelection campaign released an advertisement criticising former President Trump for his remarks toward veterans.

The one-minute film, "What Trump Thinks," has excerpts from Trump that show him disparaging service people. Some of these statements have been refuted after they were originally made public.

Trump had previously denied saying the thing about "suckers," even though his former chief of staff, John Kelly, later verified it.

The video shows that Trump made fun of then-Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), a Vietnam War prisoner, on many occasions.

Additionally, Trump was quoted as saying to a war widow that her spouse "knew what he signed up for." In 2017, Trump refuted having said those things.

The film, according to Michael Tyler, the director of communications for Biden's campaign, highlights the disparities in Biden's and Trump's attitudes toward veterans and military personnel.

Biden campaign communications director Michael Tyler argued in a statement that the video shows the difference between Biden's and Trump’s treatment toward veterans and service members.

“The choice this November could not be more obvious: Donald Trump has no respect for our men and women in uniform, their families, or the freedoms many of them gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend,” Tyler said.

“President Biden, a military father, values and respects soldiers and their families. President Biden will continue to deliver on getting veterans the health care and benefits they need and deserve. Donald Trump simply does not care,” Tyler added.

In reaction to the video, Biden was criticised by Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung, who pointed out that the vice president at the time had branded soldiers "stupid" during a military base speech and had been spotted wearing a watch during the respectful handover of those killed in the 2021 airport bombings in Kabul.

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“Joe Biden has disrespected U.S. service members by calling them ‘silly bastards,’ showed his lack of empathy by repeatedly checking his watch during a solemn ceremony for soldiers killed during the catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal, and been criticized by Gold Star families for his lack of respect. The fact is that under Biden, America is weaker on the world stage and has made America more vulnerable,” Cheung said.

The Biden campaign released an advertisement on Thursday that featured three veterans criticising Trump for being a “draft dodger” and said he is unsuitable to be the head of state.

The two films&nbsp;released as Biden commemorates the D-Day anniversary in France. During his comments on Thursday and Friday, he subtly mocked Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan and his "America First" agenda.

(With inputs from agencies)

During the week of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden's reelection campaign released an advertisement criticising former President Trump for his remarks toward veterans.

During the week of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden's reelection campaign released an advertisement criticising former President Trump for his remarks toward veterans. The one-minute film, "What Trump Thinks," has excerpts from Trump that show him disparaging service people. Some of these statements have been refuted after they were originally made public. Trump had previously denied saying the thing about "suckers," even though his former chief of staff, John Kelly, later verified it. The video shows that Trump made fun of then-Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), a Vietnam War prisoner, on many occasions. Additionally, Trump was quoted as saying to a war widow that her spouse "knew what he signed up for." In 2017, Trump refuted having said those things. The film, according to Michael Tyler, the director of communications for Biden's campaign, highlights the disparities in Biden's and Trump's attitudes toward veterans and military personnel. Biden campaign communications director Michael Tyler argued in a statement that the video shows the difference between Biden's and Trump’s treatment toward veterans and service members. “The choice this November could not be more obvious: Donald Trump has no respect for our men and women in uniform, their families, or the freedoms many of them gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend,” Tyler said. “President Biden, a military father, values and respects soldiers and their families. President Biden will continue to deliver on getting veterans the health care and benefits they need and deserve. Donald Trump simply does not care,” Tyler added. In reaction to the video, Biden was criticised by Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung, who pointed out that the vice president at the time had branded soldiers "stupid" during a military base speech and had been spotted wearing a watch during the respectful handover of those killed in the 2021 airport bombings in Kabul. Also read: US: Plane tyre blows off during take-off, makes emergency landing as passengers 'cry, scream' “Joe Biden has disrespected U.S. service members by calling them ‘silly bastards,’ showed his lack of empathy by repeatedly checking his watch during a solemn ceremony for soldiers killed during the catastrophic Afghanistan withdrawal, and been criticized by Gold Star families for his lack of respect. The fact is that under Biden, America is weaker on the world stage and has made America more vulnerable,” Cheung said. The Biden campaign released an advertisement on Thursday that featured three veterans criticising Trump for being a “draft dodger” and said he is unsuitable to be the head of state. The two films released as Biden commemorates the D-Day anniversary in France. During his comments on Thursday and Friday, he subtly mocked Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan and his "America First" agenda. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden campaign releases ad criticising Trump's disrespect toward veterans

Donald Trump, the former president, announced on Saturday night that he had joined TikTok in the wake of reports that the value of his Truth Social shares had dropped by $314 million.

On his verified account, @realDonaldTrump, Trump shared a video announcing his launch that showed him greeting spectators at the Ultimate Fighting Championship bout he watched on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.

In the 13-second video, UFC President Dana White said, "The president is now on TikTok." "It's my honor," Trump replied. In around four hours, the video had received over 2.7 million views and over half a million likes.

Trump's decision to join TikTok was prompted by the Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (TMTG)'s share price plummeting on Friday following his conviction on Thursday for criminal offences. TMTG, the owner of the social media platform Truth Social, is led by the former president, who is also the company's majority shareholder.

He was found guilty of all 34 charges by a New York jury in connection with an unlawful conspiracy to sway the 2016 election by paying hush money to a porn star who claimed to have had sex with him.

Despite the controversies surrounding TikTok, the fact that Trump, the presumed Republican nominee, joined the platform a few months after President Joe Biden's campaign indicates that both camps see it as a potent messaging tool to reach voters before November's election.

President Joe Biden signed legislation in April requiring ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the app within a year or risk a ban in the United States.

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Those attempting to ban TikTok claim that its ownership by ByteDance provides Beijing serious influence over what Americans watch and may give it access to U.S. user data. ByteDance has made it clear time and time again that the Chinese government does not own or control the company.

When he was president, Trump attempted to ban TikTok by an executive order due to national security concerns, but he has since said that he is against the idea. "Just so everyone knows, especially the young people, Crooked Joe Biden is responsible for banning TikTok," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform in April.

"He is the one pushing it to close, and doing it to help his friends over at Facebook become richer and more dominant, and able to continue to fight, perhaps illegally, the Republican Party," he added. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump, the former president, announced on Saturday night that he had joined TikTok in the wake of reports that the value of his Truth Social shares had dropped by $314 million.

Donald Trump, the former president, announced on Saturday night that he had joined TikTok in the wake of reports that the value of his Truth Social shares had dropped by $314 million. On his verified account, @realDonaldTrump, Trump shared a video announcing his launch that showed him greeting spectators at the Ultimate Fighting Championship bout he watched on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey. In the 13-second video, UFC President Dana White said, "The president is now on TikTok." "It's my honor," Trump replied. In around four hours, the video had received over 2.7 million views and over half a million likes. Trump's decision to join TikTok was prompted by the Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (TMTG)'s share price plummeting on Friday following his conviction on Thursday for criminal offences. TMTG, the owner of the social media platform Truth Social, is led by the former president, who is also the company's majority shareholder. He was found guilty of all 34 charges by a New York jury in connection with an unlawful conspiracy to sway the 2016 election by paying hush money to a porn star who claimed to have had sex with him. Despite the controversies surrounding TikTok, the fact that Trump, the presumed Republican nominee, joined the platform a few months after President Joe Biden's campaign indicates that both camps see it as a potent messaging tool to reach voters before November's election. President Joe Biden signed legislation in April requiring ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the app within a year or risk a ban in the United States. Also read: ‘Doomsday’ triple-murder case: Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murder of wife and girlfriend’s 2 children Those attempting to ban TikTok claim that its ownership by ByteDance provides Beijing serious influence over what Americans watch and may give it access to U.S. user data. ByteDance has made it clear time and time again that the Chinese government does not own or control the company. When he was president, Trump attempted to ban TikTok by an executive order due to national security concerns, but he has since said that he is against the idea. "Just so everyone knows, especially the young people, Crooked Joe Biden is responsible for banning TikTok," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform in April. "He is the one pushing it to close, and doing it to help his friends over at Facebook become richer and more dominant, and able to continue to fight, perhaps illegally, the Republican Party," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump joins TikTok amid Truth Social stock drop, garnering millions of followers in hours

In his first his remarks on Trump's verdict on Friday (May 31), the US President said, "The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," and commended the 12 jurors in the cases for carefully deliberating and reaching a unanimous verdict.

In other news,&nbsp;the art museum in the New York City borough of Brooklyn was stormed by hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters which led to its closure an hour early.&nbsp;

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Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters marched to the Brooklyn Museum, on Friday (May 31) afternoon and set up tents in a bid to occupy the museum. They even unfurled a “Free Palestine” banner from the roof before the police stormed the place and began arresting the demonstrators.&nbsp;

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In his first his remarks on Trump's verdict on Friday (May 31), the US President said, "The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," and commended the 12 jurors in the cases for carefully deliberating and reaching a unanimous verdict.

In his first his remarks on Trump's verdict on Friday (May 31), the US President said, "The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," and commended the 12 jurors in the cases for carefully deliberating and reaching a unanimous verdict. In other news, the art museum in the New York City borough of Brooklyn was stormed by hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters which led to its closure an hour early. Biden condemns Trump for labeling hush money verdict as 'rigged' In his first statement since a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, US President Joe Biden made an indirect swipe at the former president's attacks on the justice system. Pro-Palestinian protesters storm Brooklyn Museum police arrest several Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters marched to the Brooklyn Museum, on Friday (May 31) afternoon and set up tents in a bid to occupy the museum. They even unfurled a “Free Palestine” banner from the roof before the police stormed the place and began arresting the demonstrators. Trump hush money case verdict: Ex-US prez supporters call for riots The supporters of former US president Donald Trump, who was convicted on 34 felony counts in the New York Hush money case, have called for riots, revolution, and violent retribution. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 11.31% voter turnout recorded as of 9 am After over 11 weeks of relentless campaigning by all political parties, the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections began on Saturday (June 1). Watch: Pune Porsche case: Mother of minor arrested, local court remand father & grandfather ×

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Following their respective speeches at the party convention, the Libertarian Party on Sunday rejected former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and nominated&nbsp;party activist Chase Oliver for president.

Only six party members voted for Trump, the presumed Republican Party presidential nominee who was a write-in for the Libertarians.

The Libertarian Party, which was formed in 1971 and supports civil liberties and capitalism free from government supervision, is the third-largest American political party by voter registration, but does not have a great deal of influence in American politics. It typically garners around 3 per cent of the national vote and has few elected officials.

Founded in 1971, the Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party in the United States based on voter registration, but it has little power in American politics. The party's ideology includes civil liberties and capitalism free from government supervision. It has few elected representatives and generally receives around 3% of the national vote.

Before the party members selected their choice for president on Sunday, Trump addressed the convention on Saturday night. During his speech, he was repeatedly heckled. In the event's half-century history, he was the first former president to speak at the about 1,000-person gathering, which took place at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C.

<h2>How did Trump react to his loss?</h2>

In a post on his social media site Truth Social, Trump stated that if he had "wanted it," he "would have absolutely gotten" the Libertarian nomination.

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"The reason I didn't file paperwork for the Libertarian Nomination, which I would have absolutely gotten if I wanted it (as everyone could tell by the enthusiasm of the Crowd last night!), was the fact that, as the Republican Nominee, I am not allowed to have the Nomination of another Party. Regardless, I believe I will get a Majority of the Libertarian Votes," he wrote.

<h2>Who is&nbsp;Chase Oliver?</h2>

Following seven rounds of voting, Chase Oliver, a candidate for the Georgia Senate in 2022, secured the Libertarian candidacy with a vote total of more than 60 per cent.

“We did it! I am officially the presidential nominee,” Oliver posted Sunday on X. “It’s time to unify and move forward for liberty.”

In the next presidential election in November, Oliver will take against &nbsp;Joe Biden and Trump, the current president and potential Republican&nbsp;nominee. 
 
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Following their respective speeches at the party convention, the Libertarian Party on Sunday rejected former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president.

Following their respective speeches at the party convention, the Libertarian Party on Sunday rejected former President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president. Only six party members voted for Trump, the presumed Republican Party presidential nominee who was a write-in for the Libertarians. The Libertarian Party, which was formed in 1971 and supports civil liberties and capitalism free from government supervision, is the third-largest American political party by voter registration, but does not have a great deal of influence in American politics. It typically garners around 3 per cent of the national vote and has few elected officials. Founded in 1971, the Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party in the United States based on voter registration, but it has little power in American politics. The party's ideology includes civil liberties and capitalism free from government supervision. It has few elected representatives and generally receives around 3% of the national vote. Before the party members selected their choice for president on Sunday, Trump addressed the convention on Saturday night. During his speech, he was repeatedly heckled. In the event's half-century history, he was the first former president to speak at the about 1,000-person gathering, which took place at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. How did Trump react to his loss? In a post on his social media site Truth Social, Trump stated that if he had "wanted it," he "would have absolutely gotten" the Libertarian nomination. Also read | US: Man in custody after stabbings at Massachusetts theater, McDonald’s "The reason I didn't file paperwork for the Libertarian Nomination, which I would have absolutely gotten if I wanted it (as everyone could tell by the enthusiasm of the Crowd last night!), was the fact that, as the Republican Nominee, I am not allowed to have the Nomination of another Party. Regardless, I believe I will get a Majority of the Libertarian Votes," he wrote. Who is Chase Oliver? Following seven rounds of voting, Chase Oliver, a candidate for the Georgia Senate in 2022, secured the Libertarian candidacy with a vote total of more than 60 per cent. “We did it! I am officially the presidential nominee,” Oliver posted Sunday on X. “It’s time to unify and move forward for liberty.” In the next presidential election in November, Oliver will take against Joe Biden and Trump, the current president and potential Republican nominee. (With inputs from agencies)

Libertarian Party snubs Trump with 6 out of 923 votes, nominates Chase Oliver

The United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak ended months of speculation and announced that he is calling for an earlier-than-expected election next month.

In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the October 7 move by the&nbsp;Palestinian militant group Hamas,&nbsp;which sparked the Gaza war. amounted to a “reward for terror”.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the King has granted the request for dissolution of parliament and the general election will be held on July 4.&nbsp;

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At least five&nbsp;people died and 35 were injured in a tornado that devastated a small town in Iowa.&nbsp;The number of people injured is likely higher, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday (May 22). The names of those killed haven’t been released.

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Taiwan's military assembled its forces and said it was confident it could protect the island, after China started two days of ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan on Thursday (May 23).

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A flag&nbsp;reading&nbsp;‘Appeal to Heaven,’ was flown by some of the Capitol attackers on January 6, 2021 atop Virginia justices's house. This same flag was seen flying over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home last summer, the New York Times reported on Wednesday (May 22).

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The United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak ended months of speculation and announced that he is calling for an earlier-than-expected election next month. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the October 7 move by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which sparked the Gaza war.

The United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak ended months of speculation and announced that he is calling for an earlier-than-expected election next month. In other news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the October 7 move by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which sparked the Gaza war. amounted to a “reward for terror”. UK PM Rishi Sunak springs a surprise, announces general elections on July 4 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (May 22) announced that the King has granted the request for dissolution of parliament and the general election will be held on July 4. At least 5 killed, 35 injured as tornado wreaks havoc in Iowa At least five people died and 35 were injured in a tornado that devastated a small town in Iowa. The number of people injured is likely higher, the Iowa Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday (May 22). The names of those killed haven’t been released. Taiwan send out forces around island after China starts 'punishment' drills Taiwan's military assembled its forces and said it was confident it could protect the island, after China started two days of ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan on Thursday (May 23). Controversial flag flown over US Supreme Court Justice Alito's home: Report A flag reading ‘Appeal to Heaven,’ was flown by some of the Capitol attackers on January 6, 2021 atop Virginia justices's house. This same flag was seen flying over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's home last summer, the New York Times reported on Wednesday (May 22). Watch: ‘It’s reward for terror’: Netanyahu blasts Ireland, Norway, Spain for recognising Palestinian state ×

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The Trump campaign has come out strongly against The Apprentice, a film that shocked audiences at Cannes with its portrayal of former US president Donald Trump raping his first wife, Ivana Trump, among other things.&nbsp;

A spokesperson of the campaign confirmed that the Republican plans to sue "to address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend filmmakers."

<h2>'Pure fiction'</h2>

In a conversation with Variety following the film's premiere, Trump's chief spokesperson Steven Cheung on Monday (May 20) slammed the movie, directed by Ali Abbasi and starring Sebastian Stan as Trump.

Cheung called it "garbage" and "pure fiction," saying it sensationalises "lies that have been long debunked."

"As with the illegal Biden Trials, this is election interference by Hollywood elites, who know that President Trump will retake the White House and beat their candidate of choice because nothing they have done has worked," said Cheung.

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Labelling the film "pure malicious defamation," he said it "should not see the light of day, and doesn't even deserve a place in the straight-to-DVD section of a bargain bin at a soon-to-be-closed discount movie store, it belongs in a dumpster fire."

The Apprentice received an eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes on Monday, reports The Guardian.&nbsp;

It includes scenes of Trump undergoing liposuction and scalp-reduction surgery.

However, the most controversial scene is where he rapes Ivana Trump.

Even though it opens with a disclaimer stating that the events are fictionalised, the movie has sparked intense reactions.

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<h2>The alleged rape</h2>

The rape scene is a dramatised version of an incident disclosed in the couple's 1990 divorce proceedings.

Ivana Trump initially described the 1989 incident as a rape but later retracted, stating that while she felt violated, she didn't mean it in a criminal sense.

"On one occasion during 1989, Mr Trump and I had marital relations in which he behaved very differently towards me than he had during our marriage. As a woman I felt violated … I referred to this as a rape, but I do not want my words to be interpreted in a literal or criminal sense," she said in a 1993 statement.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Trump campaign has come out strongly against The Apprentice, a film that shocked audiences at Cannes with its portrayal of former US president Donald Trump raping his first wife, Ivana Trump, among other things.

The Trump campaign has come out strongly against The Apprentice, a film that shocked audiences at Cannes with its portrayal of former US president Donald Trump raping his first wife, Ivana Trump, among other things. A spokesperson of the campaign confirmed that the Republican plans to sue "to address the blatantly false assertions from these pretend filmmakers." 'Pure fiction' In a conversation with Variety following the film's premiere, Trump's chief spokesperson Steven Cheung on Monday (May 20) slammed the movie, directed by Ali Abbasi and starring Sebastian Stan as Trump. Cheung called it "garbage" and "pure fiction," saying it sensationalises "lies that have been long debunked." "As with the illegal Biden Trials, this is election interference by Hollywood elites, who know that President Trump will retake the White House and beat their candidate of choice because nothing they have done has worked," said Cheung. Also read | Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival Labelling the film "pure malicious defamation," he said it "should not see the light of day, and doesn't even deserve a place in the straight-to-DVD section of a bargain bin at a soon-to-be-closed discount movie store, it belongs in a dumpster fire." The Apprentice received an eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes on Monday, reports The Guardian. It includes scenes of Trump undergoing liposuction and scalp-reduction surgery. However, the most controversial scene is where he rapes Ivana Trump. Even though it opens with a disclaimer stating that the events are fictionalised, the movie has sparked intense reactions. Also read | South Korea imposes ban on viral TikTok song which idolises North's Kim Jong Un The alleged rape The rape scene is a dramatised version of an incident disclosed in the couple's 1990 divorce proceedings. Ivana Trump initially described the 1989 incident as a rape but later retracted, stating that while she felt violated, she didn't mean it in a criminal sense. "On one occasion during 1989, Mr Trump and I had marital relations in which he behaved very differently towards me than he had during our marriage. As a woman I felt violated … I referred to this as a rape, but I do not want my words to be interpreted in a literal or criminal sense," she said in a 1993 statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump campaign slams Cannes film 'The Apprentice,' labels it 'pure fiction'

As the hush money trial progressed into its fifth week, Trump's former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, continued his testimony on Tuesday (May 14) where he alleged Trump's involvement in falsifying company documents related to a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election. He was cross-examined by the defence in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case against Trump where he revealed new details in his testimony.&nbsp;

Here are the key takeaways from Trump's hush money trial day 17:&nbsp;

-- Notable Republican figures, in a vivid display of unity, gathered in solidarity around former US President Donald Trump on Day 17 of his hush money trial at the New York courtroom.

Among those who were present were Speaker of the US House Mike Johnson, Florida Representatives Cory Mills and Byron Donalds, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, as well as GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy.&nbsp;

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Dressed uniformly in dark blue suits and scarlet ties, the attires were reminiscent of Trump's signature style as the Republicans gathered to back Trump.&nbsp;Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett quipped, “Did they call each other in the morning to coordinate the fits?”&nbsp;

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-- Cohen's testimony marked a pivotal moment in Bragg's case against Trump. On Tuesday (May 14), Cohen&nbsp;detailed an Oval Office meeting in 2017&nbsp;where Trump purportedly discussed a reimbursement plan to him for the hush money payment Cohen made to Daniels.

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-- During his testimony, Cohen revealed crafting deceptive statements to protect Trump. He admitted his dishonesty and regret over his actions. He said that neither the Trump Organization nor the campaign played any role in the transaction and “it was Mr Donald J Trump himself."

-- Under cross-examination, Trump's defence team sought to undermine Cohen's credibility.&nbsp;Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche asked "if he wanted to see Trump found guilty," to which Cohen responded by saying,&nbsp;“I would like to see accountability. It’s not for me. It’s for the jury and this court.” When further pressed, Cohen replied saying "Sure". The defence also presented jurors with images of Trump-themed merchandise available for purchase on Cohen's website, featuring shirts depicting the former president behind bars.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As the hush money trial progressed into its fifth week, Trump's former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, continued his testimony on Tuesday (May 14) where he alleged Trump's involvement in falsifying company documents related to a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election.

As the hush money trial progressed into its fifth week, Trump's former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, continued his testimony on Tuesday (May 14) where he alleged Trump's involvement in falsifying company documents related to a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election. He was cross-examined by the defence in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case against Trump where he revealed new details in his testimony. Here are the key takeaways from Trump's hush money trial day 17: -- Notable Republican figures, in a vivid display of unity, gathered in solidarity around former US President Donald Trump on Day 17 of his hush money trial at the New York courtroom. Among those who were present were Speaker of the US House Mike Johnson, Florida Representatives Cory Mills and Byron Donalds, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, as well as GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy. Also Read | Who is Mohamed Amra, escaped drug dealer from French prison van attack? Dressed uniformly in dark blue suits and scarlet ties, the attires were reminiscent of Trump's signature style as the Republicans gathered to back Trump. Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett quipped, “Did they call each other in the morning to coordinate the fits?” Also Read | Zelensky cancels Friday visit to Spain; Ukraine withdraws troops in Kharkiv -- Cohen's testimony marked a pivotal moment in Bragg's case against Trump. On Tuesday (May 14), Cohen detailed an Oval Office meeting in 2017 where Trump purportedly discussed a reimbursement plan to him for the hush money payment Cohen made to Daniels. Watch | Russia's Putin to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing. What's on the agenda? × -- During his testimony, Cohen revealed crafting deceptive statements to protect Trump. He admitted his dishonesty and regret over his actions. He said that neither the Trump Organization nor the campaign played any role in the transaction and “it was Mr Donald J Trump himself." -- Under cross-examination, Trump's defence team sought to undermine Cohen's credibility. Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche asked "if he wanted to see Trump found guilty," to which Cohen responded by saying, “I would like to see accountability. It’s not for me. It’s for the jury and this court.” When further pressed, Cohen replied saying "Sure". The defence also presented jurors with images of Trump-themed merchandise available for purchase on Cohen's website, featuring shirts depicting the former president behind bars. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump hush money trial day 17: GOP leaders in dress code; Michael Cohen’s cross-examination, & more

On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden disclosed a high tariff increase on an array of Chinese imports including electric vehicles, computer chips and medical products, risking an election-year standoff with Beijing, seen as a move aimed to impress voters who are not&nbsp;fans of his economic policies.

According to the White House, this particular measure affects $18 billion in Chinese imported goods including steel and aluminium, semiconductors, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells and cranes.

In 2023, the United States imported $427 billion in goods from China and exported $148 billion to the world's second-largest economy, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.

"China's using the same playbook it has before to power its own growth at the expense of others by continuing to invest, despite excess Chinese capacity and flooding global markets with exports that are underpriced due to unfair practices," White House National Economic Adviser Lael Brainard said according to local media reports.

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The White House also criticised former President Trump's 2020 trade deal with China, which did not increase American exports or boost American manufacturing jobs, instead, the 10% across-the-board tariffs on goods from all points of origin that Trump has proposed would go on to agitate U.S. allies, and make them raise prices.

Trump has floated tariffs of 60% or higher on all Chinese goods.

Administration officials said their measures are "carefully targeted," combined with domestic investment, plotted with close allies and unlikely to worsen a bout of inflation that has already angered U.S. voters and imperilled Biden's re-election bid. They also downplayed the risk of retaliation from Beijing.

Despite low unemployment and above-average economic growth, Biden has struggled to convince voters of his economic policy's effectiveness.

Analysts have warned that a trade dispute could raise costs for EVs overall, and hurt Biden's climate goals, while also affecting his aim to create manufacturing jobs.

Biden has said he wants to win this era of competition with China but not to launch a trade war that could hurt the mutually dependent economies. He has worked in recent months to ease tensions in one-on-one talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

(With inputs from Reuters)

On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden disclosed a high tariff increase on an array of Chinese imports including electric vehicles, computer chips and medical products, risking an election-year standoff with Beijing, seen as a move aimed to impress voters who are not fans of his economic policies.

On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden disclosed a high tariff increase on an array of Chinese imports including electric vehicles, computer chips and medical products, risking an election-year standoff with Beijing, seen as a move aimed to impress voters who are not fans of his economic policies. According to the White House, this particular measure affects $18 billion in Chinese imported goods including steel and aluminium, semiconductors, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells and cranes. In 2023, the United States imported $427 billion in goods from China and exported $148 billion to the world's second-largest economy, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. "China's using the same playbook it has before to power its own growth at the expense of others by continuing to invest, despite excess Chinese capacity and flooding global markets with exports that are underpriced due to unfair practices," White House National Economic Adviser Lael Brainard said according to local media reports. Read More: Protestors try to attack German Tesla factory, clash with police The White House also criticised former President Trump's 2020 trade deal with China, which did not increase American exports or boost American manufacturing jobs, instead, the 10% across-the-board tariffs on goods from all points of origin that Trump has proposed would go on to agitate U.S. allies, and make them raise prices. Trump has floated tariffs of 60% or higher on all Chinese goods. Administration officials said their measures are "carefully targeted," combined with domestic investment, plotted with close allies and unlikely to worsen a bout of inflation that has already angered U.S. voters and imperilled Biden's re-election bid. They also downplayed the risk of retaliation from Beijing. Despite low unemployment and above-average economic growth, Biden has struggled to convince voters of his economic policy's effectiveness. Analysts have warned that a trade dispute could raise costs for EVs overall, and hurt Biden's climate goals, while also affecting his aim to create manufacturing jobs. Biden has said he wants to win this era of competition with China but not to launch a trade war that could hurt the mutually dependent economies. He has worked in recent months to ease tensions in one-on-one talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. (With inputs from Reuters)

Biden government imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs and computer chips

Former US President Donald Trump promised to reverse dozens of the Biden administration's environmental rules and policies at a meeting with top U.S. oil executives. In the same meeting, he also asked the attendees to raise $1 billion for his presidential campaign on Thursday, according to media reports.

 
Citing anonymous sources who know well about the Florida meeting last month, The Post stated that Republican Presidential candidate Trump told the chief executives that giving $ 1 billion would be a "deal" for them, according to the report.

The guestlist included the CEOs of Venture Global, Cheniere Energy as well as representatives from Chevron , Continental Resources, Exxon and Occidental Petroleum, it said.&nbsp;Representatives for Trump's campaign did not respond to a request for comment.&nbsp;

 
However, representatives for Exxon said they had no details to share, while representatives for the other companies did not respond to requests for comments at all.

 
Trump, gearing up for a rematch with Biden in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5, has pledged to roll back many of the measures implemented by the Democratic president to combat climate change.

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During a meeting at Trump's exclusive club, the Republican presidential candidate outlined plans to expand oil drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico and lift drilling restrictions in the Alaskan Arctic, as reported by the Post. He also reiterated his grievances regarding wind power.&nbsp;

 
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Biden, on the other hand, has highlighted his administration's climate initiatives, including regulations on vehicle emissions, emphasising their dual benefits for the environment and the economy, a key point in his bid for re-election.

 
The United States had it’s highest oil production ever, reaching an average of almost thirteen million barrels every single day last year, despite grievances from the oil industry concerning Mr. Biden’s policies.

During that period ExxonMobil and Chevron — two of America’s main players in the energy sector — made more money than they have been able to over the past ten years.

However, Big Oil is looking forward to recording bigger earnings should Trump stage a return to the White House considering his promises to “return”.&nbsp;

 
(With inputs from Reuters) 
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Former US President Donald Trump promised to reverse dozens of the Biden administration's environmental rules and policies at a meeting with top U.S. oil executives.

Former US President Donald Trump promised to reverse dozens of the Biden administration's environmental rules and policies at a meeting with top U.S. oil executives. In the same meeting, he also asked the attendees to raise $1 billion for his presidential campaign on Thursday, according to media reports. Citing anonymous sources who know well about the Florida meeting last month, The Post stated that Republican Presidential candidate Trump told the chief executives that giving $ 1 billion would be a "deal" for them, according to the report. The guestlist included the CEOs of Venture Global, Cheniere Energy as well as representatives from Chevron , Continental Resources, Exxon and Occidental Petroleum, it said. Representatives for Trump's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. However, representatives for Exxon said they had no details to share, while representatives for the other companies did not respond to requests for comments at all. Trump, gearing up for a rematch with Biden in the upcoming presidential election on Nov. 5, has pledged to roll back many of the measures implemented by the Democratic president to combat climate change. During a meeting at Trump's exclusive club, the Republican presidential candidate outlined plans to expand oil drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico and lift drilling restrictions in the Alaskan Arctic, as reported by the Post. He also reiterated his grievances regarding wind power. Read More: Ford planning to offer combustion-engine, hybrid vehicles in Europe beyond 2030 Biden, on the other hand, has highlighted his administration's climate initiatives, including regulations on vehicle emissions, emphasising their dual benefits for the environment and the economy, a key point in his bid for re-election. The United States had it’s highest oil production ever, reaching an average of almost thirteen million barrels every single day last year, despite grievances from the oil industry concerning Mr. Biden’s policies. During that period ExxonMobil and Chevron — two of America’s main players in the energy sector — made more money than they have been able to over the past ten years. However, Big Oil is looking forward to recording bigger earnings should Trump stage a return to the White House considering his promises to “return”. (With inputs from Reuters)

Donald Trump pledges to target EVs, LNG exports in meeting with oil CEOs, seeks $ 1 billion as 'deal'

Donald Trump is currently facing a jury in his contentious hush money trial involving former porn star Stormy Daniels, but his time in court for illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office stands 'indefinitely' delayed.

On Tuesday (May 7) a judge decided that the Trump classified document case which was scheduled to go to trial on May 20 would not begin on the set date.

<h2>Why was the Trump classified documents trial delayed?</h2>

US District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Donald Trump-appointed judge, did not set a new trial date on Tuesday, but scheduled pre-trial hearings to run through July 22, reports Reuters.

As per Reuters, both the prosecution and defence acknowledged that the May 20 date would need to be delayed.&nbsp;

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This has greatly reduced&nbsp;the chances that Trump will face the jury in either of the two federal cases against him before the upcoming US elections scheduled for Nov 5. Notably, Trump is also&nbsp;facing&nbsp;charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election results.

While Trump's lawyers contend that the trial should not start until after the elections, after Judge Cannon&nbsp;ordered them&nbsp;to propose a timeline for the case, they suggested an August 12 date. However, Special Counsel Jack Smith, who brought the case against the former president, has proposed a July date.

<h2>The federal cases against Trump</h2>

Trump faces 40 federal counts accusing him of retaining sensitive national security documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida after leaving the presidential office in 2021 and obstructing US government efforts to retrieve them. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.&nbsp;

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In another federal case, also brought by Special Counsel Smith, Trump faces charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 election results after losing to Democratic candidate, current US President Joe Biden.

As the federal cases face indefinite delay, experts have opined that this poses an "absolutely unprecedented" situation where "a defendant is potentially going to have the power to shut down his own prosecution."

Randall Eliason, a George Washington University law professor and an expert in white-collar criminal cases, told Reuters, "That's an argument for getting the case to trial before the election."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump is currently facing a jury in his contentious hush money trial involving former porn star Stormy Daniels, but his time in court for illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office stands 'indefinitely' delayed.

Donald Trump is currently facing a jury in his contentious hush money trial involving former porn star Stormy Daniels, but his time in court for illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office stands 'indefinitely' delayed. On Tuesday (May 7) a judge decided that the Trump classified document case which was scheduled to go to trial on May 20 would not begin on the set date. Why was the Trump classified documents trial delayed? US District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Donald Trump-appointed judge, did not set a new trial date on Tuesday, but scheduled pre-trial hearings to run through July 22, reports Reuters. As per Reuters, both the prosecution and defence acknowledged that the May 20 date would need to be delayed. Also read | Trump hush money trial: Judge rejects mistrial request from defence lawyer over Stormy Daniels testimony This has greatly reduced the chances that Trump will face the jury in either of the two federal cases against him before the upcoming US elections scheduled for Nov 5. Notably, Trump is also facing charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election results. While Trump's lawyers contend that the trial should not start until after the elections, after Judge Cannon ordered them to propose a timeline for the case, they suggested an August 12 date. However, Special Counsel Jack Smith, who brought the case against the former president, has proposed a July date. The federal cases against Trump Trump faces 40 federal counts accusing him of retaining sensitive national security documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida after leaving the presidential office in 2021 and obstructing US government efforts to retrieve them. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Also read | Hush money trial: Stormy Daniels details alleged sexual encounter with Trump in court In another federal case, also brought by Special Counsel Smith, Trump faces charges over efforts to overturn the 2020 election results after losing to Democratic candidate, current US President Joe Biden. As the federal cases face indefinite delay, experts have opined that this poses an "absolutely unprecedented" situation where "a defendant is potentially going to have the power to shut down his own prosecution." Randall Eliason, a George Washington University law professor and an expert in white-collar criminal cases, told Reuters, "That's an argument for getting the case to trial before the election." (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump classified documents case delayed indefinitely, experts warn of 'unprecedented' situation

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