Karoline Leavitt is set to leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August, and President Donald Trump has begun teasing possible contenders to replace her.

At a rally in South Carolina, Trump praised Leavitt’s performance while joking about her decision to leave the demanding White House role after the birth of her second child. Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history when she took the position at the age of 28.

Trump said there is no shortage of interest in the position and suggested that the role has become more attractive under Leavitt. Among the names he mentioned are Scott Jennings, a CNN commentator and Trump supporter, and Margo Martin, a longtime Trump communications aide.

Karoline Leavitt Set to Leave White House Press Secretary Post | Trump Reveals Possible Replacements

US President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, three months after the original event was cancelled following an assassination attempt. Speaking before journalists, lawmakers, and senior officials, Trump reflected on the attack, joked about running for another term, and once again criticized the media and his political opponents.

During his speech, Trump held up a "Trump 2028" cap, joked about seeking a third and even fourth term despite constitutional limits, and mocked what he described as "Trump Derangement Syndrome." The event was held under heightened security with Secret Service, National Guard, and police presence around the venue.

Trump returns to White House Correspondents' Dinner | Jokes about 2028, mocks media & third term

A Donald Trump campaign rally has gone viral for an unexpected reason. An attendee seated directly behind the U.S. President appeared to mimic Trump's signature hand gestures and facial expressions in real time, creating a hilarious moment that quickly spread across social media. The clip has sparked widespread reactions online, with many viewers comparing the attendee's expressions to Trump's iconic speaking style.

Trump rally goes viral after attendee mimics his signature gestures | Funny moment caught on camera

US President Donald Trump’s Georgia rally grabbed attention for an unexpected reason – not the speech, but a young man sitting just behind him. During the campaign event at Wheeler High School in Marietta, an unidentified attendee appeared to copy the president’s signature gestures, expressions and movements as he addressed the crowd. From matching hand motions to mimicking facial reactions and even mouthing parts of the speech, the man seemed to follow Trump’s every move.The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with users pointing out the striking resemblance between the two. The audience member, dressed in a dark suit and red tie, appeared to remain focused on Trump throughout the speech, mirroring his movements.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-bomb-destroy-trump-s-latest-iran-warning-sends-oil-prices-soaring-1784776955794">‘Will bomb and destroy...’: Trump’s latest Iran warning sends oil prices soaring</a>While some online users found the scene amusing, others questioned whether the gestures were intentional or simply a sign of strong enthusiasm from a supporter. The person’s identity and reason for mirroring Trump’s mannerisms have not been confirmed.Sharing the video, a person wrote, “When you’re supposed to be background filler but decide to become the main actor instead—this guy behind Trump stole the entire show by perfectly mimicking his every gesture in real-time!”

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“The kid in the background completely stole the spotlight. That impression was spot on!” a user wrote on social media.Another commented, “Looks like the kid’s auditioning for ‘The Office’ meets ‘Muppets’ musical, and the suit’s just there for the drama.”“All that was missing was him impersonating Trump taking a nap in front of a live audience,” one person joked, referring to several viral videos showing Trump falling asleep at public appearances.“I’ve watched it about BILLIONS AND BILLIONS of times. Kid is reading the teleprompter along with Trump. Better than Trump,” a user said. &nbsp;

A young man at Donald Trump’s Georgia rally went viral after appearing to mimic the president’s gestures, expressions and movements during his speech, leaving social media users amused and intrigued.

US President Donald Trump’s Georgia rally grabbed attention for an unexpected reason – not the speech, but a young man sitting just behind him. During the campaign event at Wheeler High School in Marietta, an unidentified attendee appeared to copy the president’s signature gestures, expressions and movements as he addressed the crowd. From matching hand motions to mimicking facial reactions and even mouthing parts of the speech, the man seemed to follow Trump’s every move. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, with users pointing out the striking resemblance between the two. The audience member, dressed in a dark suit and red tie, appeared to remain focused on Trump throughout the speech, mirroring his movements. Also read | ‘Will bomb and destroy...’: Trump’s latest Iran warning sends oil prices soaring While some online users found the scene amusing, others questioned whether the gestures were intentional or simply a sign of strong enthusiasm from a supporter. The person’s identity and reason for mirroring Trump’s mannerisms have not been confirmed. Sharing the video, a person wrote, “When you’re supposed to be background filler but decide to become the main actor instead—this guy behind Trump stole the entire show by perfectly mimicking his every gesture in real-time!”

A young man at Donald Trump’s Georgia rally went viral after appearing to mimic the president’s gestures, expressions and movements during his speech, leaving social media users amused and intrigued.

‘Stole the show’: Young man’s uncanny imitation of Trump leaves internet stunned | WATCH

The Middle East conflict has entered another dangerous phase as the United States launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure. President Donald Trump declared that Iran is "not ready to make a deal," while insisting Tehran will eventually agree under mounting military pressure.

Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, intensifying fears over global shipping routes and energy security. Kuwait reported intercepting hostile drones, while the US House approved a $95 billion budget package supporting operations linked to the Iran conflict. The United States and Saudi Arabia also signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement. In South America, mass protests erupted in Argentina against President Javier Milei's austerity measures, while Tesla missed Wall Street expectations despite billion-dollar profits.

US hits Iran for 12th night | Trump says Iran not ready for deal | Houthis strike Saudi tankers

Donald Trump ended his Madison Square Garden rally in New York City with enthusiasm, dancing to “YMCA” with his wife Melania Trump. The former first lady, who is known to stay away from the spotlight, made an unusual appearance at the event and addressed the crowd. She welcomed Trump on the stage as the crowd cheered, where they hugged and kissed.

<h2>Donald Trump dances to music at MSG rally</h2>

Referred to as “America’s magic” by Melania, Trump kicked off his rally at the Madison Square Garden with thousands of fans anticipating the appearance of the former president and other guests. Trump gave a shoutout to Mayor Adams for hosting the event and called his son Barron the “king of the internet”.&nbsp;

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Several famous personalities were seen on the stage at Trump’s campaign rally including Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Tucker Carlson, and Hulk Hogan.

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Trump wrapped his speech by grooving to Frank Sinatra's “New York, New York,” as Melania matched his energy on the stage. The couple made their exit to the classic “YMCA” as Trump promised his support to make America great again.

<h2>Trump vows to ‘win’ Newyork</h2>

While addressing the crowd at Madison Square Garden, Trump said that New York “captures the spirit, energy, and potential of America”.

“Winning New York would be an incredible honour; it hasn’t happened in decades!” The Republican candidate said, according to the Post.

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“On Day One, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out. I will rescue every city and town that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these vicious criminals in jail,” he said on the issue of immigration while calling America the ‘garbage can’ of the world.

He attacked Kamala Harris saying, “Kamala Harris is a trainwreck who has destroyed everything in her path. To make her president would be a gamble with the lives of millions and millions of people. She would get us into World War III.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump ended his Madison Square Garden rally in New York City with enthusiasm, dancing to “YMCA” with his wife Melania Trump. The former first lady, who is known to stay away from the spotlight, made an unusual appearance at the event and addressed the crowd.

Donald Trump ended his Madison Square Garden rally in New York City with enthusiasm, dancing to “YMCA” with his wife Melania Trump. The former first lady, who is known to stay away from the spotlight, made an unusual appearance at the event and addressed the crowd. She welcomed Trump on the stage as the crowd cheered, where they hugged and kissed. Donald Trump dances to music at MSG rally Referred to as “America’s magic” by Melania, Trump kicked off his rally at the Madison Square Garden with thousands of fans anticipating the appearance of the former president and other guests. Trump gave a shoutout to Mayor Adams for hosting the event and called his son Barron the “king of the internet”. Also read | US presidential election: Kamala Harris heckled by anti-Israel protester at her rally in Michigan- Watch Several famous personalities were seen on the stage at Trump’s campaign rally including Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Tucker Carlson, and Hulk Hogan. Okay just finished MSG Rally. Absolutely adored Melanias smile when she saw her husband doing the YMCA dance--it was awesome!! pic.twitter.com/QdoJvt5wki — Oblivion (@RedKryptonited) October 28, 2024 × Trump wrapped his speech by grooving to Frank Sinatra's “New York, New York,” as Melania matched his energy on the stage. The couple made their exit to the classic “YMCA” as Trump promised his support to make America great again. Trump vows to ‘win’ Newyork While addressing the crowd at Madison Square Garden, Trump said that New York “captures the spirit, energy, and potential of America”. “Winning New York would be an incredible honour; it hasn’t happened in decades!” The Republican candidate said, according to the Post. Also read | Netizens react to Harris supporter screaming at little girl at Houston rally: Watch “On Day One, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to get the criminals out. I will rescue every city and town that has been invaded and conquered, and we will put these vicious criminals in jail,” he said on the issue of immigration while calling America the ‘garbage can’ of the world. He attacked Kamala Harris saying, “Kamala Harris is a trainwreck who has destroyed everything in her path. To make her president would be a gamble with the lives of millions and millions of people. She would get us into World War III.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump wraps up MSG rally while grooving with Melania, vows to win New York

Former US President Donal Trump was astonished by a female supporter during his campaign rally in Arizona on Sunday, October 13. Trump paused during his speech during the event to compliment the woman and commented on the modern political correctness culture in a light banter.

The Republican candidate held the rally in the swing state in an attempt to flip it from back to red after current US President Joe Biden won Arizona during the 2020 elections.

While Trump was discussing the large crowd size at the rally, a woman supporter shouted “Because we love you!”

Trump scanned the audience to spot the woman as the crowd cheered.

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“Where is that woman?” he inquired, pausing his speech. “Stand up!”

As Trump saw the woman he was stunned and exclaimed, “Look at her. Wow! I would say — that’s beautiful.”&nbsp;

Trump went on further to compliment the woman, “Is she your wife? You know what? I would say she’s a beautiful woman, but if I did say that — my political career, you’re not allowed to say that. So I’m not allowed to call you a beautiful woman.”&nbsp;

He turned away for a moment then whispered, “But she is!”

The crowd applauded and erupted with laughter. Trump then made a remark to express his distaste for the ‘politically correct culture’.

“It’s crazy what’s gone on! You have to be politically correct, nowadays.”

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The former president then continued with his rally speech, during which he discussed several key topics.

Trump focused his rally discussion on border security issues and pledged to increase the border patrol staff by 10,000 agents if he is re-elected in the state. Additionally, he promised to ask Congress for a 10% raise in pay for border agents, with a $10,000 signing and retention bonus.

"We’re going to secure the border like never before," Trump told the audience.

According to the government data, nearly 7 million immigrants have crossed the US-Mexico border under Biden’s government.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US President Donal Trump was astonished by a female supporter during his campaign rally in Arizona on Sunday, October 13. Trump paused during his speech during the event to compliment the woman and commented on the modern political correctness culture in a light banter.

Former US President Donal Trump was astonished by a female supporter during his campaign rally in Arizona on Sunday, October 13. Trump paused during his speech during the event to compliment the woman and commented on the modern political correctness culture in a light banter. The Republican candidate held the rally in the swing state in an attempt to flip it from back to red after current US President Joe Biden won Arizona during the 2020 elections. While Trump was discussing the large crowd size at the rally, a woman supporter shouted “Because we love you!” Trump scanned the audience to spot the woman as the crowd cheered. Also read | Trump pushes to move hush money case to federal court, cites presidential immunity “Where is that woman?” he inquired, pausing his speech. “Stand up!” As Trump saw the woman he was stunned and exclaimed, “Look at her. Wow! I would say — that’s beautiful.” Trump went on further to compliment the woman, “Is she your wife? You know what? I would say she’s a beautiful woman, but if I did say that — my political career, you’re not allowed to say that. So I’m not allowed to call you a beautiful woman.” He turned away for a moment then whispered, “But she is!” The crowd applauded and erupted with laughter. Trump then made a remark to express his distaste for the ‘politically correct culture’. “It’s crazy what’s gone on! You have to be politically correct, nowadays.” Also read | Trump is livid at his portrayal in new biopic The Apprentice, calls it a hatchet job; director says... The former president then continued with his rally speech, during which he discussed several key topics. Trump focused his rally discussion on border security issues and pledged to increase the border patrol staff by 10,000 agents if he is re-elected in the state. Additionally, he promised to ask Congress for a 10% raise in pay for border agents, with a $10,000 signing and retention bonus. "We’re going to secure the border like never before," Trump told the audience. According to the government data, nearly 7 million immigrants have crossed the US-Mexico border under Biden’s government. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump pauses mid-rally to compliment a female supporter, remarks about 'politically correct culture'

After two assassination attempts on former US President Donald Trump, a man was arrested with loaded firearms, multiple fake passports, and an unregistered vehicle near Trump’s rally in California on Saturday,&nbsp;(Oct&nbsp;12).&nbsp;

Vem Miller, 49 was stopped at a checkpoint in the Coachella Valley. According to the authorities, he was carrying a loaded handgun, a shotgun, and a high-capacity magazine. However, the Secret Service, the FBI and the US&nbsp;Attorney's office have confirmed that Trump was not in danger.&nbsp;

Trump has previously faced two assassination attempts against him. On July 13, he escaped the bullet narrowly when he was shot in the ear by Matthew Crooks at a Pennsylvania rally. In September, Ryan Wesley Routh was apprehended by the authorities after he was found with a high-powered rifle near Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach.

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<h2>Who is Vem Miller?</h2>

According to reports, Miller is a registered Republican and holds a master’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.&nbsp;

He ran for state assembly in Nevada in 2022 because “this country has been taken over by tyranny,” he told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He lost in the primary. He said if he was elected to office, he would focus on voting laws and address election security issues. He also supports electric cars and solar energy.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Miller is an investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, and content producer, with over 20 years of experience. He runs The America Happens Network, which has a motto “Rage against the mainstream media.”

“I have seen our rights be taken, while the power of big government grows. I have seen small businesses and the middle class be squashed. I have seen unlawful mandates and politicians acting like dictators. I have also seen how the power of the money flows through politics and a political class that no longer works for We The People,” he wrote on his LinkedIn profile.

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Coachella Valley, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said he was believed to be part of a so-called sovereign citizens group, who do not believe in any government statutes unless consented by them, however, during an interview with a reporter, he denied it.

Mindy Robinson, Miller’s partner at America Happens said that the accusations don’t make sense on social media on Sunday.

“There isn’t a universe (where) his intention was to kill Trump,” Robinson wrote. “He’s worked too hard in this movement to expose the Deep State and all the people against him.”

Robinson described Miller as a “good guy with a gun”.

“I firmly believe this is 100% some kind of set-up in retribution for exposing it,” Robinson wrote on her social media handle.

Miller has been booked for possessing&nbsp;a loaded firearm and high-capacity magazine, as per authorities. He was released on a $5,000 bail on Saturday and will appear at the Indio Larson Justice Center on Jan. 2, 2025, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The FBI, the Secret Service and the Sheriff’s Department are still investigating the incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

After two assassination attempts on former US President Donald Trump, a man was arrested with loaded firearms, multiple fake passports, and an unregistered vehicle near Trump’s rally in California on Saturday, (Oct 12).

After two assassination attempts on former US President Donald Trump, a man was arrested with loaded firearms, multiple fake passports, and an unregistered vehicle near Trump’s rally in California on Saturday, (Oct 12). Vem Miller, 49 was stopped at a checkpoint in the Coachella Valley. According to the authorities, he was carrying a loaded handgun, a shotgun, and a high-capacity magazine. However, the Secret Service, the FBI and the US Attorney's office have confirmed that Trump was not in danger. Trump has previously faced two assassination attempts against him. On July 13, he escaped the bullet narrowly when he was shot in the ear by Matthew Crooks at a Pennsylvania rally. In September, Ryan Wesley Routh was apprehended by the authorities after he was found with a high-powered rifle near Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach. Also read | Third assassination bid on Trump days after demanding military aircraft for safety; Suspect faces gun charges Who is Vem Miller? According to reports, Miller is a registered Republican and holds a master’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He ran for state assembly in Nevada in 2022 because “this country has been taken over by tyranny,” he told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He lost in the primary. He said if he was elected to office, he would focus on voting laws and address election security issues. He also supports electric cars and solar energy. According to his LinkedIn profile, Miller is an investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, and content producer, with over 20 years of experience. He runs The America Happens Network, which has a motto “Rage against the mainstream media.” “I have seen our rights be taken, while the power of big government grows. I have seen small businesses and the middle class be squashed. I have seen unlawful mandates and politicians acting like dictators. I have also seen how the power of the money flows through politics and a political class that no longer works for We The People,” he wrote on his LinkedIn profile. Also read | ‘Third assassination attempt’ on Donald Trump foiled as police arrest armed man near rally site Coachella Valley, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said he was believed to be part of a so-called sovereign citizens group, who do not believe in any government statutes unless consented by them, however, during an interview with a reporter, he denied it. Mindy Robinson, Miller’s partner at America Happens said that the accusations don’t make sense on social media on Sunday. “There isn’t a universe (where) his intention was to kill Trump,” Robinson wrote. “He’s worked too hard in this movement to expose the Deep State and all the people against him.” Robinson described Miller as a “good guy with a gun”. “I firmly believe this is 100% some kind of set-up in retribution for exposing it,” Robinson wrote on her social media handle. Miller has been booked for possessing a loaded firearm and high-capacity magazine, as per authorities. He was released on a $5,000 bail on Saturday and will appear at the Indio Larson Justice Center on Jan. 2, 2025, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The FBI, the Secret Service and the Sheriff’s Department are still investigating the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Vem Miller, the man arrested near Trump rally over assassination suspicion?

US President Joe Biden, at a fundraising event near San Francisco for his re-election campaign, on Friday (May 10) joked that he wished his rival former president Donald Trump had injected himself with a little bleach.

He said this while bringing up one of Trump's most controversial suggestions from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

<h2>Bleach wars: He said, (s)he said</h2>

Biden humorously wished that his Republican rival Trump had taken his own advice about injecting bleach as a potential treatment for the virus.

During the gathering, Biden highlighted the outbreak that marked Trump's tenure, reminding his audience of the recommendation Trump infamously made during a press briefing in 2020.&nbsp;

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"Remember him saying the best thing to do is just inject a little bleach in your arm? That’s what he said. And he meant it. I wish he had done a little bit himself," quipped the Democrat.

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020,Trump had proposed that an "injection inside" directly into the human body of disinfectants, such as bleach or isopropyl alcohol, might combat the virus. The comment had quite predictably sparked widespread disbelief and concern at the time.

The current president also poked fun at what he described as Trump's "love letters" exchanged with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.&nbsp;

Trump, during his presidency, had famously engaged in diplomacy with Kim. The duo had engaged in a number of high-profile meetings, exchanged personal letters, copies of which Trump reportedly kept in a loose-leaf binder in the Oval Office.

However, in his jest, Biden made a gaffe, accidentally referring to Kim as the president of South Korea.

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Biden's mocking digs at Trump's past comments aren't new. Previously, on April 24 in Washington, Biden joked that Trump had indeed followed through with the bleach injection and "it all went to his hair."

Trump too rarely leaves a chance to slam his democrat rival. Recently, blasting Biden during a speech in Freeland&nbsp;(Michigan), Trump, as per AFP, had said: "Every single thing he touches turns to s**t."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

US President Joe Biden, at a fundraising event near San Francisco for his re-election campaign, on Friday (May 10) joked that he wished his rival former president Donald Trump had injected himself with a little bleach.

US President Joe Biden, at a fundraising event near San Francisco for his re-election campaign, on Friday (May 10) joked that he wished his rival former president Donald Trump had injected himself with a little bleach. He said this while bringing up one of Trump's most controversial suggestions from the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Bleach wars: He said, (s)he said Biden humorously wished that his Republican rival Trump had taken his own advice about injecting bleach as a potential treatment for the virus. During the gathering, Biden highlighted the outbreak that marked Trump's tenure, reminding his audience of the recommendation Trump infamously made during a press briefing in 2020. Also read | Trump blasts Biden, says 'every single thing he touches turns to sh**,' pledges world peace "Remember him saying the best thing to do is just inject a little bleach in your arm? That’s what he said. And he meant it. I wish he had done a little bit himself," quipped the Democrat. During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020,Trump had proposed that an "injection inside" directly into the human body of disinfectants, such as bleach or isopropyl alcohol, might combat the virus. The comment had quite predictably sparked widespread disbelief and concern at the time. The current president also poked fun at what he described as Trump's "love letters" exchanged with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Trump, during his presidency, had famously engaged in diplomacy with Kim. The duo had engaged in a number of high-profile meetings, exchanged personal letters, copies of which Trump reportedly kept in a loose-leaf binder in the Oval Office. However, in his jest, Biden made a gaffe, accidentally referring to Kim as the president of South Korea. Also read | Trump blasts Biden, says 'every single thing he touches turns to sh**,' pledges world peace Biden's mocking digs at Trump's past comments aren't new. Previously, on April 24 in Washington, Biden joked that Trump had indeed followed through with the bleach injection and "it all went to his hair." Trump too rarely leaves a chance to slam his democrat rival. Recently, blasting Biden during a speech in Freeland (Michigan), Trump, as per AFP, had said: "Every single thing he touches turns to s**t." (With inputs from agencies)

'Inject a little bleach': Biden roasts Trump's COVID cure at election fundraiser

Donald Trump, amid his ongoing hush money trial, on Wednesday (May 1) took the opportunity to campaign in Wisconsin and Michigan, and slammed his Democratic rival President Joe Biden.

<h2>Speeches, grievances, and more</h2>

Trump's speeches maintained his typical flair, blending criticism&nbsp;of the Biden administration with personal grievances over his legal challenges.

Blasting his Democratic rival Biden during a speech in Freeland&nbsp;(Michigan), Trump, as per AFP, said: "Every single thing he touches turns to s**t."&nbsp;

Slamming&nbsp;Biden for his "incompetence" which Trump said had brought the planet "to the brink of nuclear war," the former US president&nbsp;claimed he was the only one who could&nbsp;"prevent World War III".

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In Waukesha, Wisconsin, Trump focused on Biden's economic and immigration policies, which he argues have been detrimental to the country.

Slamming Biden for being too passive about the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the US, he accused the President of allowing the country to be "invaded" by migrant hordes.&nbsp;

The ex-president shifted gears in Michigan and intensified&nbsp;his rhetoric with sharp language and accusations, including claims that Biden is orchestrating the 88 felony charges against him.

"I've got to do two of these things a day," he told a sea of supporters at his Michigan rally.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-rigging-allegations-trump-refuses-to-dismiss-possibility-of-violence-if-he-loses-in-2024-elections-716844">Amid 'rigging' allegations, Trump refuses to dismiss possibility of violence if he loses 2024 elections</a>

"You know why? Because I'm in New York all the time with the Biden trial -- a fake trial that all of the legal scholars say is a disgrace," he claimed.

"I have come here today from New York City where I'm being forced to sit for days on end in a kangaroo courtroom with a corrupt and conflicted judge enduring a Biden Sideshow trial at the hands of a Marxist district attorney," he complained.

<h2>Leveraging the media spotlight</h2>

Throughout the rallies, Donald Trump's legal woes were a central theme; he portrayed the New York trial as a "fake trial" and criticised the judiciary, claiming a lack of evidence for the charges against him.&nbsp;

This trial, where Trump is accused of making 'hush money' payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, marks the first time a former US president faces criminal charges.

Despite the legal challenges he faces, Trump, speaking to the press outside the Manhattan courthouse, has repeatedly sought to use the spotlight to reiterate his narrative of being a victim of political persecution.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump, amid his ongoing hush money trial, on Wednesday (May 1) took the opportunity to campaign in Wisconsin and Michigan, and slammed his Democratic rival President Joe Biden.

Donald Trump, amid his ongoing hush money trial, on Wednesday (May 1) took the opportunity to campaign in Wisconsin and Michigan, and slammed his Democratic rival President Joe Biden. Speeches, grievances, and more Trump's speeches maintained his typical flair, blending criticism of the Biden administration with personal grievances over his legal challenges. Blasting his Democratic rival Biden during a speech in Freeland (Michigan), Trump, as per AFP, said: "Every single thing he touches turns to s**t." Slamming Biden for his "incompetence" which Trump said had brought the planet "to the brink of nuclear war," the former US president claimed he was the only one who could "prevent World War III". Also read | Trump compares campus protests to Jan 6 riots, as Biden pushes for Gaza truce to stave off political heat In Waukesha, Wisconsin, Trump focused on Biden's economic and immigration policies, which he argues have been detrimental to the country. Slamming Biden for being too passive about the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the US, he accused the President of allowing the country to be "invaded" by migrant hordes. The ex-president shifted gears in Michigan and intensified his rhetoric with sharp language and accusations, including claims that Biden is orchestrating the 88 felony charges against him. "I've got to do two of these things a day," he told a sea of supporters at his Michigan rally. Also read | Amid 'rigging' allegations, Trump refuses to dismiss possibility of violence if he loses 2024 elections "You know why? Because I'm in New York all the time with the Biden trial -- a fake trial that all of the legal scholars say is a disgrace," he claimed. "I have come here today from New York City where I'm being forced to sit for days on end in a kangaroo courtroom with a corrupt and conflicted judge enduring a Biden Sideshow trial at the hands of a Marxist district attorney," he complained. Leveraging the media spotlight Throughout the rallies, Donald Trump's legal woes were a central theme; he portrayed the New York trial as a "fake trial" and criticised the judiciary, claiming a lack of evidence for the charges against him. This trial, where Trump is accused of making 'hush money' payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, marks the first time a former US president faces criminal charges. Despite the legal challenges he faces, Trump, speaking to the press outside the Manhattan courthouse, has repeatedly sought to use the spotlight to reiterate his narrative of being a victim of political persecution. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump blasts Biden, says 'every single thing he touches turns to sh**,' pledges world peace

Former US President Donald Trump teased on Saturday (local time) that he may run to become US president in the 2024&nbsp;US Presidential Election and said that if he becomes president, he would pardon those facing criminal charges over the Capitol Hill attack.

In the aftermath of the US Presidential Election 2020, Trump had repeatedly claimed that the election was rigged against him. After his rally in Washington on January 6, his supporters had attacked US Capitol Building in which US Congress was in the process to certify Joe Biden's election victory.

On Saturday, Trump was speaking at a rally in Conroe, Texas.&nbsp;

"If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from Jan. 6 fairly," Trump said to applause. "We will treat them fairly. And if it requires pardons we will give them pardons. Because they are being treated so unfairly."

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Thousands of Trump supporters had stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. This was considered the worst assault on US Congress since the War of 1812.

One police officer who responded to the scene died the day after the attack, while four others who guarded the Capitol died later by suicide. About 140 police officers were injured during the hours-long attack. Four rioters also died. More than 700 people have been charged with joining in the assault.

Trump's rally has come just when Joe Biden's approval ratings were plummeting. A recent Pew survey revealed that Biden's support among African-American voters was diminishing as well.

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Former US President Donald Trump teased on Saturday (local time) that he may run to become US president in the 2024 US Presidential Election and said that if he becomes president, he would pardon those facing criminal charges over the Capitol Hill attack.

Former US President Donald Trump teased on Saturday (local time) that he may run to become US president in the 2024 US Presidential Election and said that if he becomes president, he would pardon those facing criminal charges over the Capitol Hill attack. In the aftermath of the US Presidential Election 2020, Trump had repeatedly claimed that the election was rigged against him. After his rally in Washington on January 6, his supporters had attacked US Capitol Building in which US Congress was in the process to certify Joe Biden's election victory. On Saturday, Trump was speaking at a rally in Conroe, Texas. "If I run and if I win, we will treat those people from Jan. 6 fairly," Trump said to applause. "We will treat them fairly. And if it requires pardons we will give them pardons. Because they are being treated so unfairly." × Thousands of Trump supporters had stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. This was considered the worst assault on US Congress since the War of 1812. One police officer who responded to the scene died the day after the attack, while four others who guarded the Capitol died later by suicide. About 140 police officers were injured during the hours-long attack. Four rioters also died. More than 700 people have been charged with joining in the assault. Trump's rally has come just when Joe Biden's approval ratings were plummeting. A recent Pew survey revealed that Biden's support among African-American voters was diminishing as well. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump teases presidential run, says would pardon Capitol Hill attack accused

A record 90 million Americans have voted early in the U.S. presidential election, data on Saturday showed, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned across the country to try to sway the few remaining undecided voters.

Stanford study: Donald Trump rallies led to 30,000 new cases

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With less than a week before Election Day, President Donald Trump held an in-person campaign rally in Goodyear, Arizona, on Wednesday (October 28) despite a U.S. surge in COVID-19 cases and criticism he is prioritizing his re-election above the health of his supporters.

Trump predicts no Thanksgiving if Biden wins, at rally in Arizona

Waving U.S. flags and beeping their horns, a car convoy carrying Republicans living in Israel, made its way on Tuesday (October 27) to the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem in a show of support for Donald Trump and his party, bringing the race for the White House onto the streets of Israel a week before U.S. election,

Donald Trump supporters rally at US embassy in Jerusalem

Violence broke out at a 'Jews for Trump' rally in New York, after Anti-Trump protesters clashed with the supporters. Eggs were hurled at Donald Trump's lawyers & ex-mayor Rudy Giuliani. WION reports

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In the last gasp on the campaign season, Donald Trump is barreling across the country with back-to-back rallies. With just 8 days to US Election 2020, Will Trump's 2016 political strategies work?

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11 days after testing positive for the Wuhan virus, Trump says he is safe, immune, and feeling powerful. Trump threw his mask at supporters and offered to kiss them. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has the details.

Gravitas: Trump wants to kiss his supporters, Why?

Ahead of the election, US President Donald Trump has claimed to announce the nominee this week to replace the Ruth Bader Ginsburg as Associate Justice in the Supreme Court of United States.

US Election 2020: Trump to announce nominee this week to replace Ginsburg in SC

US Election 2020: People can choose to cast vote by mail, But it takes longer for process.. Watch this report by WION-VOA Co-Production..

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With crews battling wildfires that have killed at least 33 people, destroyed neighbourhoods and enveloped the West Coast in smoke, another fight has emerged: leaders in the Democratic-led states and President Donald Trump have clashed over the role of climate change ahead of his visit Monday to California.

California, Oregon and Washington state have seen historic wildfires that have burned faster and farther than ever before. Numerous studies in recent years have linked bigger wildfires in the US to global warming from the burning of coal, oil and gas.

Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oregon-wildfires-nearly-500000-evacuated-amid-climate-change-warning-326996" hreflang="en">Oregon wildfires: Nearly 500,000 evacuated amid climate change warning</a>

President Donald Trump will travel to California on Monday to be briefed about its devastating wildfires while Democratic rival Joe Biden plans a speech on the matter from Delaware, bringing climate change to the forefront of the presidential campaign.

Trump, a Republican who pulled the United States out of the Paris accord on global warming because he found it too costly, has expressed his view that poor forest management is partly to blame for the fires that are raging around the West Coast.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-donald-trump-claims-receiving-bay-of-pigs-award-which-doesnt-exist-327324" hreflang="en">Donald Trump claims receiving an award that doesn't exist</a>

On Sunday, he held his first fully indoor rally in months, outraging officials in the state of Nevada who warned the gathering violated coronavirus restrictions on crowd sizes.

Indoor rallies during the pandemic have proven problematic for Trump, who was heavily criticized after one in June that was later linked to a spike in virus cases.

Trump used Sunday's event, held in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson, to applaud his own handling of the pandemic, which has killed nearly 195,000 Americans, the world's highest toll.

"We have done an incredible job, we get absolutely no credit for the job we have done," the Republican told the crowd at the Xtreme Manufacturing facility, adding that his leadership had "saved millions of lives."

Governor Steve Sisolak tweeted that "tonight, President Donald Trump is taking reckless and selfish actions that are putting countless lives in danger here in Nevada."

"The President appears to have forgotten that this country is still in the middle of a global pandemic," he said.

Trump called Sisolak, a Democrat, a "political hack" and urged the crowd to "tell your governor to open your state."

Plans for the rally drew a rebuke from local authorities, who noted events with more than 50 people are not allowed due to the coronavirus.

"The City of Henderson has issued a compliance letter and verbal warning to the event organizer that the event as planned would be in direct violation of the governor's COVID-19 emergency directives," city spokeswoman Kathleen Richards said in a statement.

The pandemic has stripped the US presidential campaign of its usual flood of events, but with less than two months to voting Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden have been making more appearances.

The Trump campaign said temperature checks would be done at the door of the Nevada rally and attendees would be given face masks and encouraged to wear them.

"If you can join tens of thousands of people protesting in the streets, gamble in a casino, or burn down small businesses in riots, you can gather peacefully under the 1st Amendment to hear from the president of the United States," Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh told reporters.

Trump's indoor rally in the Oklahoma city of Tulsa in June proved deeply controversial, with most attendees flouting Trump administration guidelines by refusing to wear masks or engage in social distancing despite being indoors.

Coronavirus cases jumped in Tulsa in the weeks after the June 20 rally, and local health officials said it was "more than likely" that major events were a contributing factor.&nbsp;

With crews battling wildfires that have killed at least 33 people, destroyed neighbourhoods and enveloped the West Coast in smoke, another fight has emerged: leaders in the Democratic-led states and President Donald Trump have clashed over the role of climate change ahead of his visit Monday to California.

With crews battling wildfires that have killed at least 33 people, destroyed neighbourhoods and enveloped the West Coast in smoke, another fight has emerged: leaders in the Democratic-led states and President Donald Trump have clashed over the role of climate change ahead of his visit Monday to California. California, Oregon and Washington state have seen historic wildfires that have burned faster and farther than ever before. Numerous studies in recent years have linked bigger wildfires in the US to global warming from the burning of coal, oil and gas. Also see: Oregon wildfires: Nearly 500,000 evacuated amid climate change warning President Donald Trump will travel to California on Monday to be briefed about its devastating wildfires while Democratic rival Joe Biden plans a speech on the matter from Delaware, bringing climate change to the forefront of the presidential campaign. Trump, a Republican who pulled the United States out of the Paris accord on global warming because he found it too costly, has expressed his view that poor forest management is partly to blame for the fires that are raging around the West Coast. Also read: Donald Trump claims receiving an award that doesn't exist On Sunday, he held his first fully indoor rally in months, outraging officials in the state of Nevada who warned the gathering violated coronavirus restrictions on crowd sizes. Indoor rallies during the pandemic have proven problematic for Trump, who was heavily criticized after one in June that was later linked to a spike in virus cases. Trump used Sunday's event, held in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson, to applaud his own handling of the pandemic, which has killed nearly 195,000 Americans, the world's highest toll. "We have done an incredible job, we get absolutely no credit for the job we have done," the Republican told the crowd at the Xtreme Manufacturing facility, adding that his leadership had "saved millions of lives." Governor Steve Sisolak tweeted that "tonight, President Donald Trump is taking reckless and selfish actions that are putting countless lives in danger here in Nevada." "The President appears to have forgotten that this country is still in the middle of a global pandemic," he said. Trump called Sisolak, a Democrat, a "political hack" and urged the crowd to "tell your governor to open your state." Plans for the rally drew a rebuke from local authorities, who noted events with more than 50 people are not allowed due to the coronavirus. "The City of Henderson has issued a compliance letter and verbal warning to the event organizer that the event as planned would be in direct violation of the governor's COVID-19 emergency directives," city spokeswoman Kathleen Richards said in a statement. The pandemic has stripped the US presidential campaign of its usual flood of events, but with less than two months to voting Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden have been making more appearances. The Trump campaign said temperature checks would be done at the door of the Nevada rally and attendees would be given face masks and encouraged to wear them. "If you can join tens of thousands of people protesting in the streets, gamble in a casino, or burn down small businesses in riots, you can gather peacefully under the 1st Amendment to hear from the president of the United States," Trump campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh told reporters. Trump's indoor rally in the Oklahoma city of Tulsa in June proved deeply controversial, with most attendees flouting Trump administration guidelines by refusing to wear masks or engage in social distancing despite being indoors. Coronavirus cases jumped in Tulsa in the weeks after the June 20 rally, and local health officials said it was "more than likely" that major events were a contributing factor.

US election 2020: Trump defies COVID-19 norms in first indoor rally since June, prompts warning

Hundreds of people gathered Monday afternoon in a small town south of Portland for a vehicle rally for President Trump where they clashed with the 'Black Lives Matter' protestors.

Trump supporters and counter-protesters clashed at Oregon's Capital

Mary Jo Laupp, who is also known as 'TikTok Grandma' for turning Trump's Tulsa rally into a fiasco has been hired by a grassroots organization campaigning for the election of Democrats candidate Joe Biden.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/k-pop-fans-and-tiktok-users-played-trump-hundreds-of-seats-remain-empty-in-tulsa-rally-307532">K-Pop fans and TikTok users played Trump; hundreds of seats remain empty in Tulsa rally</a>

The 51-year-old used TikTok to ask anti-Trump campaigners to book the free seats of the rally in Tulsa in Oklahoma last week. The information spread like wildfire, and more and more people joined in on this 'practical prank'.

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The massive group managed to book hundreds of tickets. When they collectively did not show up for the rally, more than hundreds of seats were left empty in the 19,200 capacity auditorium, BOK Center.

The turnout for the rally was under 6,200, which was very less than what was expected. The K-Pop fans shared information about this on TikTok and encouraged their fans to get tickets and then not show up for the rally.

Caitlin Gilbert, Biden Digital Coalition co-director, said on Friday that Laupp, a mother to four and grandmother of six, had joined her group to help with online campaigning for November's presidential race.&nbsp;

In an interview with the New York Times, Laupp said that one of her first projects would be to help build a group of pro-Biden content creators on TikTok.

Mary Jo Laupp lives in Iowa and works in the music department of a high school, She earlier participated in the unsuccessful Democratic campaign of Pete Buttigieg who is a former Indiana mayor.

Mary Jo Laupp, who is also known as 'TikTok Grandma' for turning Trump's Tulsa rally into a fiasco has been hired by a grassroots organization campaigning for the election of Democrats candidate Joe Biden.

Mary Jo Laupp, who is also known as 'TikTok Grandma' for turning Trump's Tulsa rally into a fiasco has been hired by a grassroots organization campaigning for the election of Democrats candidate Joe Biden. Also read: K-Pop fans and TikTok users played Trump; hundreds of seats remain empty in Tulsa rally The 51-year-old used TikTok to ask anti-Trump campaigners to book the free seats of the rally in Tulsa in Oklahoma last week. The information spread like wildfire, and more and more people joined in on this 'practical prank'. @maryjolaupp Did you know you can make sure there are empty seats at Trump’s rally? ##BLM. ♬ original sound - maryjolaupp × The massive group managed to book hundreds of tickets. When they collectively did not show up for the rally, more than hundreds of seats were left empty in the 19,200 capacity auditorium, BOK Center. The turnout for the rally was under 6,200, which was very less than what was expected. The K-Pop fans shared information about this on TikTok and encouraged their fans to get tickets and then not show up for the rally. Caitlin Gilbert, Biden Digital Coalition co-director, said on Friday that Laupp, a mother to four and grandmother of six, had joined her group to help with online campaigning for November's presidential race. In an interview with the New York Times, Laupp said that one of her first projects would be to help build a group of pro-Biden content creators on TikTok. Mary Jo Laupp lives in Iowa and works in the music department of a high school, She earlier participated in the unsuccessful Democratic campaign of Pete Buttigieg who is a former Indiana mayor.

'TikTok grandma' who played major role in sabotaging Trump's rally joins Biden's campaign

The White House said Thursday President Donald Trump will travel to New Jersey this weekend as planned even though it is one of three states recommending that people who have been to coronavirus hot spots self-quarantine for two weeks.

"The president of the United States is not a civilian," spokesman Judd Deere said when asked about the specific case of Trump having traveled Tuesday to Arizona, where new cases of the virus are up sharply.

"With regard to Arizona, the White House followed its COVID mitigation plan to ensure the president did not come into contact with anyone who was symptomatic or had not been tested," Deere said.

"Anyone traveling in support of the President this weekend will be closely monitored for symptoms and tested for COVID and therefore pose little to no risk to the local populations," Deere added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-team-looks-to-revamp-rallies-after-being-rattled-by-tulsa-event-308572">Also read |&nbsp;Trump team looks to revamp rallies after being rattled by Tulsa event</a>

Trump is scheduled to go to his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey this weekend with a pool of journalists as is traditional for such trips.

The governors of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut announced Wednesday that anyone traveling there who has been in a state with a rising infection rate should self-quarantine for 14 days.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state could not legally keep people out but warned that those who do not follow this recommendation could be fined.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolton-says-donald-trump-had-turned-a-blind-eye-to-coronavirus-pandemic-308499">Also read |&nbsp;Bolton says Donald Trump had turned 'a blind eye' to coronavirus pandemic</a>

The White House said Thursday President Donald Trump will travel to New Jersey this weekend as planned even though it is one of three states recommending that people who have been to coronavirus hot spots self-quarantine for two weeks.

The White House said Thursday President Donald Trump will travel to New Jersey this weekend as planned even though it is one of three states recommending that people who have been to coronavirus hot spots self-quarantine for two weeks. "The president of the United States is not a civilian," spokesman Judd Deere said when asked about the specific case of Trump having traveled Tuesday to Arizona, where new cases of the virus are up sharply. "With regard to Arizona, the White House followed its COVID mitigation plan to ensure the president did not come into contact with anyone who was symptomatic or had not been tested," Deere said. "Anyone traveling in support of the President this weekend will be closely monitored for symptoms and tested for COVID and therefore pose little to no risk to the local populations," Deere added. Also read | Trump team looks to revamp rallies after being rattled by Tulsa event Trump is scheduled to go to his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey this weekend with a pool of journalists as is traditional for such trips. The governors of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut announced Wednesday that anyone traveling there who has been in a state with a rising infection rate should self-quarantine for 14 days. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state could not legally keep people out but warned that those who do not follow this recommendation could be fined. Also read | Bolton says Donald Trump had turned 'a blind eye' to coronavirus pandemic

Trump to go ahead with New Jersey trip despite quarantine warning

Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following US President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

According to CNN, the mass quarantine has led to the decision that Secret Service agents involved with presidential trips must be tested for coronavirus for the next couple of weeks -- 24 to 48 hours before a presidential trip. The new testing mandate will be in place until July 4.

A Secret Service official said the quarantining will not impact the agency's operations.

The steps come after two Secret Service agents who attended the rally tested positive for coronavirus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-back-on-campaign-trail-to-delight-supporters-with-tulsa-rally-307294">Also read |&nbsp;Trump, back on campaign trail, to delight supporters with Tulsa rally</a>

Some advance team staffers who worked on the event had tested positive for the virus.

Attendees at the rally were not required to wear masks or practice social distancing, despite the administration's top public health officials stressing the importance of both measures in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Several administration officials at the rally did not wear masks.

Those attending the rally had to agree not to sue the campaign if they contracted coronavirus, acknowledging the "inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-million-requests-trumps-tulsa-rally-was-sabotaged-by-k-pop-fans-and-tiktok-users-307800">Also read |&nbsp;One million requests? Trump's Tulsa rally was sabotaged by K-pop fans and TikTok users</a>

Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following US President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to CNN, the mass quarantine has led to the decision that Secret Service agents involved with presidential trips must be tested for coronavirus for the next couple of weeks -- 24 to 48 hours before a presidential trip.

Dozens of Secret Service agents will be quarantined as a precaution following US President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to CNN, the mass quarantine has led to the decision that Secret Service agents involved with presidential trips must be tested for coronavirus for the next couple of weeks -- 24 to 48 hours before a presidential trip. The new testing mandate will be in place until July 4. A Secret Service official said the quarantining will not impact the agency's operations. The steps come after two Secret Service agents who attended the rally tested positive for coronavirus. Also read | Trump, back on campaign trail, to delight supporters with Tulsa rally Some advance team staffers who worked on the event had tested positive for the virus. Attendees at the rally were not required to wear masks or practice social distancing, despite the administration's top public health officials stressing the importance of both measures in preventing the spread of coronavirus. Several administration officials at the rally did not wear masks. Those attending the rally had to agree not to sue the campaign if they contracted coronavirus, acknowledging the "inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present." Also read | One million requests? Trump's Tulsa rally was sabotaged by K-pop fans and TikTok users

Secret Service agents to be quarantined after Trump's Tulsa rally as precaution

President Donald Trump kicked off his re-election campaign Saturday night before a Tulsa arena crowd whose size fell short of his predictions, in a city reeling from a spike in Covid-19 cases.

US election campaign: No masks and social distancing at Trump's Tulsa rally

Twitter users have give US President Donald Trump's Tulsa rally a new name ''coronapalooza'' after&nbsp;Oklahoma's Supreme Court gave his rally a go-ahead.

A legal bid to stop the rally due to increasing coronavirus fears was rejected by the court.

The judgement came&nbsp;just as&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;announced that a curfew in the city had been lifted for the rally.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oklahomas-supreme-court-gives-go-ahead-to-trumps-rally-to-proceed-as-planned-307200" hreflang="en">Oklahoma's Supreme Court gives go ahead to Trump's rally</a>

Many medical experts fear the rally could&nbsp;cause a spike in COVID-19 cases. The event will be held in a 19,000-seat indoor arena at a time when Oklahoma has seen a recent increase in coronavirus infections.

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Grim reaper to open for Trump at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/coronapalooza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#coronapalooza</a> this week, should be Sick! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpRallyTulsa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpRallyTulsa</a> <a href="https://t.co/se0ixN8BZb">pic.twitter.com/se0ixN8BZb</a>
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Human sacrifices are needed to please <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BunkerBaby?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BunkerBaby</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coronapalooza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coronapalooza</a>. <a href="https://t.co/hMNf2WXGT9">https://t.co/hMNf2WXGT9</a>
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What a perfect name for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TrumpRally?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TrumpRally</a> 
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However, many Twitter users found the coronapalooza hashtag useful for some sick burns at the president’s expense.

Donald Trump supporters who attend the US President's upcoming election rally must sign a waiver promising not to sue if they catch COVID-19 at the event, according to his campaign website.

Twitter users have give US President Donald Trump's Tulsa rally a new name ''coronapalooza'' after Oklahoma's Supreme Court gave his rally a go-ahead. A legal bid to stop the rally due to increasing coronavirus fears was rejected by the court.

Twitter users have give US President Donald Trump's Tulsa rally a new name ''coronapalooza'' after Oklahoma's Supreme Court gave his rally a go-ahead. A legal bid to stop the rally due to increasing coronavirus fears was rejected by the court. The judgement came just as Trump announced that a curfew in the city had been lifted for the rally. Also read: Oklahoma's Supreme Court gives go ahead to Trump's rally Many medical experts fear the rally could cause a spike in COVID-19 cases. The event will be held in a 19,000-seat indoor arena at a time when Oklahoma has seen a recent increase in coronavirus infections. Grim reaper to open for Trump at #coronapalooza this week, should be Sick! #TrumpRallyTulsa pic.twitter.com/se0ixN8BZb — Jason Spatafora (@WolfOfWeedST) June 19, 2020 × Human sacrifices are needed to please #BunkerBaby at the #Coronapalooza. https://t.co/hMNf2WXGT9 — D Villella ❄️ (@dvillella) June 19, 2020 × What a perfect name for the #TrumpRally #coronapalooza. I hope everyone not attending stays safe and avoids the #COVIDIOTS. — Michele C. Hollow (@michelechollow) June 19, 2020 × However, many Twitter users found the coronapalooza hashtag useful for some sick burns at the president’s expense. Donald Trump supporters who attend the US President's upcoming election rally must sign a waiver promising not to sue if they catch COVID-19 at the event, according to his campaign website.

Coronapalooza: Twitter users give another name to Trump's Tulsa rally

Oklahoma's Supreme Court has ruled that US President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday in Tulsa, his first since March, can go ahead.

A legal bid to stop the rally due to increasing coronavirus fears was rejected by the court.

The judgement came&nbsp;just as&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;announced that a curfew in the city had been lifted for the rally.

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I just spoke to the highly respected Mayor of Tulsa, G.T. Bynum, who informed me there will be no curfew tonight or tomorrow for our many supporters attending the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MAGA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MAGA</a> Rally. Enjoy yourselves - thank you to Mayor Bynum! <a href="https://twitter.com/gtbynum?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gtbynum</a>
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Virus cases are rising in Oklahoma, and local health officials have expressed concerns over hosting the rally.

The Trump campaign says they received over 1m ticket requests for the event.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-warns-protesters-to-face-different-scene-at-his-oklahoma-rally-307186" hreflang="en">Trump warns protesters to face 'different scene' at his Oklahoma rally</a>

The queue for the event at the Bank of Oklahoma Center - which seats 19,000 people - began forming earlier this week.

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Some of the president's supporters gathering in Tulsa have been seen wearing masks|Reuters

The lawsuit to cancel his rally was filed on behalf of local residents and businesses who had argued the venue should mandate social distancing guidelines in accordance with US public health officials' recommendations, or cancel the event.

But the Supreme Court said that as the state had begun to reopen, the regulations left social distancing decisions up to individual business owners.

In response to safety concerns, the Trump campaign has said they will check attendees' temperatures and offer hand sanitiser and masks.

But people buying tickets for the Tulsa rally online also have to sign&nbsp;a waiver confirming they "voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to Covid-19" and will not hold the president's campaign responsible for "any illness or injury".

The president himself has pushed back against guidance around masks, calling them a personal choice.

Oklahoma's Supreme Court has ruled that US President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday in Tulsa, his first since March, can go ahead. A legal bid to stop the rally due to increasing coronavirus fears was rejected by the court.

Oklahoma's Supreme Court has ruled that US President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday in Tulsa, his first since March, can go ahead. A legal bid to stop the rally due to increasing coronavirus fears was rejected by the court. The judgement came just as Trump announced that a curfew in the city had been lifted for the rally. I just spoke to the highly respected Mayor of Tulsa, G.T. Bynum, who informed me there will be no curfew tonight or tomorrow for our many supporters attending the #MAGA Rally. Enjoy yourselves - thank you to Mayor Bynum! @gtbynum — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2020 × Virus cases are rising in Oklahoma, and local health officials have expressed concerns over hosting the rally. The Trump campaign says they received over 1m ticket requests for the event. Also read: Trump warns protesters to face 'different scene' at his Oklahoma rally The queue for the event at the Bank of Oklahoma Center - which seats 19,000 people - began forming earlier this week. Some of the president's supporters gathering in Tulsa have been seen wearing masks|Reuters The lawsuit to cancel his rally was filed on behalf of local residents and businesses who had argued the venue should mandate social distancing guidelines in accordance with US public health officials' recommendations, or cancel the event. But the Supreme Court said that as the state had begun to reopen, the regulations left social distancing decisions up to individual business owners. In response to safety concerns, the Trump campaign has said they will check attendees' temperatures and offer hand sanitiser and masks. But people buying tickets for the Tulsa rally online also have to sign a waiver confirming they "voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to Covid-19" and will not hold the president's campaign responsible for "any illness or injury". The president himself has pushed back against guidance around masks, calling them a personal choice.

Oklahoma's Supreme Court gives go ahead to Trump's rally; to proceed as planned

US President Donald Trump will hold a rally with thousands of supporters in Oklahoma on Saturday in an effort to reinvigorate his re-election campaign -- amid a still-strong pandemic and after weeks of protests about racial inequality.

The Republican president is trailing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, in polls ahead of the November election.

Trump has come under fire for his responses to the coronavirus pandemic and to the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in the custody of Minneapolis police.

He drew more criticism for his decision to hold his first rally since schools and businesses were shut in March to stop the spread of coronavirus in Tulsa, the site of the country's bloodiest outbreaks of racist violence against black Americans some 100 years ago.

Oklahoma has reported a surge in new COVID-19 infections in recent days, and the state's department of health has warned that attendees at the 19,000-seat BOK Center venue face an increased risk of contracting the virus.

Supporters are, however, delighted to see Trump back on the campaign trail, and those wanting to attend far outstripped the number of seats available.

After intense criticism to his "law and order" reaction to the protests triggered by Floyd's death, Trump postponed the rally by a day so that it did not coincide with the anniversary of the June 19 commemoration of the end of Black slavery in the United States.

White House and Trump campaign officials have largely dismissed concerns about the rally's safety, saying masks and hand sanitiser will be available. However, participants are required to waive their right sue if they contract the coronavirus at the event.

Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale told Fox News on Friday that he would probably wear a mask to the rally, while White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters he would not. Trump has eschewed wearing a mask in public.

 
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US President Donald Trump will hold a rally with thousands of supporters in Oklahoma on Saturday in an effort to reinvigorate his re-election campaign -- amid a still-strong pandemic and after weeks of protests about racial inequality.

US President Donald Trump will hold a rally with thousands of supporters in Oklahoma on Saturday in an effort to reinvigorate his re-election campaign -- amid a still-strong pandemic and after weeks of protests about racial inequality. The Republican president is trailing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden, in polls ahead of the November election. Trump has come under fire for his responses to the coronavirus pandemic and to the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in the custody of Minneapolis police. He drew more criticism for his decision to hold his first rally since schools and businesses were shut in March to stop the spread of coronavirus in Tulsa, the site of the country's bloodiest outbreaks of racist violence against black Americans some 100 years ago. Oklahoma has reported a surge in new COVID-19 infections in recent days, and the state's department of health has warned that attendees at the 19,000-seat BOK Center venue face an increased risk of contracting the virus. Supporters are, however, delighted to see Trump back on the campaign trail, and those wanting to attend far outstripped the number of seats available. After intense criticism to his "law and order" reaction to the protests triggered by Floyd's death, Trump postponed the rally by a day so that it did not coincide with the anniversary of the June 19 commemoration of the end of Black slavery in the United States. White House and Trump campaign officials have largely dismissed concerns about the rally's safety, saying masks and hand sanitiser will be available. However, participants are required to waive their right sue if they contract the coronavirus at the event. Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale told Fox News on Friday that he would probably wear a mask to the rally, while White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters he would not. Trump has eschewed wearing a mask in public.

Trump, back on campaign trail, to delight supporters with Tulsa rally

Amid protests against racial injustice, President Donald Trump is defending his decision to schedule his first campaign rally in months on a day commemorating the end of US&nbsp;slavery and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city where white mobs massacred African-Americans a century ago.

Trump, seeking re-election on Nov. 3, scheduled the Tulsa rally for June 19, a day celebrated as Juneteenth. On that date in 1865, Texas became the last of the pro-slavery Confederate states forced to comply with President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War declaring all people held as slaves free.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-campaign-says-supporters-should-attend-his-rally-at-their-own-risk-305266">Also read:&nbsp;Trump campaign says supporters should attend his rally at 'their own risk'</a>

Tulsa, a city important in African-American history, in 1921 was the site of one of the bloodiest outbreaks of racist violence in U.S. history in which white mobs attacked black residents and businesses.

Referring to his rally, Trump told Fox News in an interview aired on Friday: "Think about it as a celebration."

The Republican president suspended his political rallies in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trump denied that scheduling the Tulsa rally on Juneteenth was deliberate.

The rally will take place against a backdrop of protests around the United States against racism and police brutality sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25 after a white officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. The officer was fired and has been charged with second-degree murder.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-plans-to-sidestep-another-arms-pact-to-sell-more-us-drones-305386">Also read:&nbsp;Trump plans to sidestep another arms pact to sell more US drones</a>

Fox News interviewer Harris Faulkner, who is black, later said she was not sure whether Trump was aware of the painful history of Tulsa for African-Americans because her questions in the interview, held on Thursday, focused on the Juneteenth date of the rally.

"This isn't just a wink to white supremacists - he's throwing them a welcome home party," U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, a contender to be Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's vice presidential pick, wrote on Twitter on Thursday.

Trump, who this week rejected calls to rename U.S. military bases named for Confederate military figures, said in the Fox News interview that what Lincoln had done was "questionable," but was cut off before he could elaborate.

"I think I've done more for the black community than any other president. And let's take a pass on Abraham Lincoln 'cause he did good, although it's always questionable. You know, in other words the end result," Trump said without explanation.

Faulkner then spoke over him saying: "But we are free, Mr. President. He did pretty well."

"We are free. You understand what I mean. I'm going to take a pass on Abe - Honest Abe as we call him," Trump responded.

Democrats and other critics have accused Trump of stoking racial divisions.

The president said during the Floyd protests in which looting occurred in some cities that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts." Trump told Fox News he was not aware that this phrase originated with a white segregationist who was Miami mayor in the 1960s.

On Thursday, the Republican Party scheduled Trump's speech to formally accept its presidential nomination for Aug. 27 in Jacksonville, Florida.

That day will mark the 60th anniversary of what is called "Ax Handle Saturday," when a white mob wielding ax handles began a riot over black youth attempting to order food from a whites-only lunch counter in Jacksonville.

Amid protests against racial injustice, President Donald Trump is defending his decision to schedule his first campaign rally in months on a day commemorating the end of US slavery and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city where white mobs massacred African-Americans a century ago.

Amid protests against racial injustice, President Donald Trump is defending his decision to schedule his first campaign rally in months on a day commemorating the end of US slavery and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city where white mobs massacred African-Americans a century ago. Trump, seeking re-election on Nov. 3, scheduled the Tulsa rally for June 19, a day celebrated as Juneteenth. On that date in 1865, Texas became the last of the pro-slavery Confederate states forced to comply with President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War declaring all people held as slaves free. Also read: Trump campaign says supporters should attend his rally at 'their own risk' Tulsa, a city important in African-American history, in 1921 was the site of one of the bloodiest outbreaks of racist violence in U.S. history in which white mobs attacked black residents and businesses. Referring to his rally, Trump told Fox News in an interview aired on Friday: "Think about it as a celebration." The Republican president suspended his political rallies in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trump denied that scheduling the Tulsa rally on Juneteenth was deliberate. The rally will take place against a backdrop of protests around the United States against racism and police brutality sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25 after a white officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. The officer was fired and has been charged with second-degree murder. Also read: Trump plans to sidestep another arms pact to sell more US drones Fox News interviewer Harris Faulkner, who is black, later said she was not sure whether Trump was aware of the painful history of Tulsa for African-Americans because her questions in the interview, held on Thursday, focused on the Juneteenth date of the rally. "This isn't just a wink to white supremacists - he's throwing them a welcome home party," U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, a contender to be Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's vice presidential pick, wrote on Twitter on Thursday. Trump, who this week rejected calls to rename U.S. military bases named for Confederate military figures, said in the Fox News interview that what Lincoln had done was "questionable," but was cut off before he could elaborate. "I think I've done more for the black community than any other president. And let's take a pass on Abraham Lincoln 'cause he did good, although it's always questionable. You know, in other words the end result," Trump said without explanation. Faulkner then spoke over him saying: "But we are free, Mr. President. He did pretty well." "We are free. You understand what I mean. I'm going to take a pass on Abe - Honest Abe as we call him," Trump responded. Democrats and other critics have accused Trump of stoking racial divisions. The president said during the Floyd protests in which looting occurred in some cities that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts." Trump told Fox News he was not aware that this phrase originated with a white segregationist who was Miami mayor in the 1960s. On Thursday, the Republican Party scheduled Trump's speech to formally accept its presidential nomination for Aug. 27 in Jacksonville, Florida. That day will mark the 60th anniversary of what is called "Ax Handle Saturday," when a white mob wielding ax handles began a riot over black youth attempting to order food from a whites-only lunch counter in Jacksonville.

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