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Stephen A. Smith Sounds Off On Ron DeSantis: Watch

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith is someone who cares about a whole host of topics. Overall, he is mainly known for his punditry in the sports world. However, he has dabbled in a whole host of other topics. For instance, Smith has commented on the political world quite a bit in the past. As far as Smith’s politics are concerned, he is mainly a centrist. One could say that he has the mentality of the median voter. Neither left nor right, but a mixture of beliefs that can sometimes contradict one another.

Although, if there is one thing that Stephen A. is adamant about, it would be his distaste for Ron DeSantis. The Florida Governor is currently running for the Republican nomination. He is currently getting destroyed by Trump, who is beating him by large percentage points in various states. However, DeSantis continues to run his campaign, while making various gaffs and anti-social appearances in between.

Stephen A. Calls Out The Governor

I don’t like racist shit. pic.twitter.com/47ufUa1fUQ

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 20, 2023

Yesterday, Smith issued a rant against DeSantis in relation to his racist beliefs. On Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery, DeSantis claimed that Confederate leaders need to be honored. For instance, he was at Fort Bragg claiming that it is an iconic name. As Stephen A. quickly pointed out, Bragg was a slave owner who did monstrous things to people. Furthermore, Smith noted how DeSantis continues to make extreme statements, and is simply embarrassing himself at every turn.

Smith has made similar comments about DeSantis in the past, and we doubt he is going to slow down. On the Republican side, Smith is actually throwing his support behind Chris Christie of New Jersey. Christie seems like an anti-Trump and anti-DeSantis figure who is at least a bit more respectable. Although, Smith’s support for him has still been seen as controversial. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports and politics world.

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Donald Trump Promises “Food For Everyone!” Before Leaving Restaurant Without Actually Paying

June 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Donald Trump promised to pay for “food for everyone!” at Miami’s Cuban restaurant, Versailles, earlier this week but left without actually paying for anyone to have a meal. The Miami New Times reports that, despite the offer, Trump only stayed for just minutes, giving no patrons enough time to place any orders that he could go through with covering.

“It turns out no one got anything. Not even a cafecito to-go,” the outlet noted from a source who remarked that the former President stayed for too short of a time to place an order. When reached out for comment by Newsweek, a Versailles said, “Sorry, I don’t know about that,” and promptly hung up. Jorge Masvidal was also present at the restaurant.

Donald Trump Addresses Supporters In New Jersey

BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 13: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Trump National Golf Club on June 13, 2023 in Bedminster, New Jersey. Earlier in the day, Trump pled not guilty in federal court in Miami on 37 felony charges, including illegally retaining defense secrets and obstructing the government’s efforts to reclaim the classified documents. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

When asked for comment, a Trump spokesperson told PEOPLE: “President Trump was very enthused and very appreciative to the family at Versailles Restaurant for welcoming him this week. At the end of President Trump’s visit he offered to buy food for the group of attendees inside the restaurant, but when President Trump left, the attendees followed him outside and did not place orders themselves. Campaign advance team members paid for the to-go meals purchased, and there were no unpaid tabs. President Trump looks forward to returning soon!”

Trump’s appearance at Versailles comes after he pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal offenses following his indictment by a federal grand jury, last week. Among the worst charges are counts of retaining classified information, obstructing justice, and making false statements, among others. Some of the offenses carry prison sentences of up to 20 years.

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Joe Biden Confusingly Remarks, “God Save The Queen”

June 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Joe Biden ended a speech in Connecticut at the National Safer Communities Summit at the University of Hartford on Friday by remarking, “God save the Queen, man,” to the audience. The comment comes months after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed at the age of 96, last September.

When asked for context to the quote, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Alair Dalton told CT Insider that Biden was speaking directly to someone in the audience. “He couldn’t do the full rope line due to weather, and was commenting to someone in the crowd,” Dalton wrote in an email.

Joe Biden At A Rally In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 17: U.S. President Joe Biden addresses union workers on June 17, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The labor rally highlights workers and the issues that motivate them to take action in advance of the 2024 election. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)

Biden previously reflected on Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in a White House statement, last year. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era,” Biden wrote at the time. “We first met the queen in 1982, traveling to the UK as part of a Senate delegation. And we were honored that she extended her hospitality to us in June 2021 during our first overseas trip as President and First Lady, where she charmed us with her wit, moved us with her kindness and generously shared with us her wisdom.”

Joe Biden Confuses Supporters

Joe Biden ended his remarks today calling for gun control by saying, “God save the queen.” No one has any idea what he’s talking about. Seriously, how much longer can this keep going on? pic.twitter.com/bZQzvp23RA

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 16, 2023

Elsewhere in Biden’s speech, he called for several gun control measures including universal background checks and banning AR-15s. “A lot of you are tired. You’re tired. No, I get it. Try being 110 and doing it again,” Biden said. “Whether your Democrat or Republic we all want families to be safe. We all want to drop them off at a house of worship, a mall, a movie, a school door without worrying that’s the last time we’re ever see them.” The speech comes as Biden continues to prepare for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.

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Donald Trump Labels Himself “The King” In Latest Rant

June 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Donald Trump described himself as “the king” during his latest rant on his Truth Social platform. The former president had been discussing the news that MSNBC beat out Fox News in both total viewers and in the key 25-54 age demographic for the prior week on prime time. The feat snapped a 120-week winning streak for the conservative outlet.

“Well, it’s happened, just as I predicted,” Trump began, before adding, “The Golden Goose that was so beautiful is being slaughtered by Fools. MAGA has left Fox for more promising ‘prairies.’ Long live the King. The only solution for Fox News is to bring back Trump Allies and MAGA—Backing No Personality Ron DeSanctimonious has been a disaster….”

Donald Trump Speaks At The RNC

CLEVELAND, OH – JULY 21: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a speech during the evening session on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016, at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received the number of votes needed to secure the party’s nomination. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

He continued: “….Also—Do not broadcast negative ads against Republican and Conservative Candidates by Perverts and Misfits like the Failing Lincoln Project, and others. Roger Ailes never allowed that—And neither should a new and less successful Fox. Big turnoff! MSDNC and Fake News CNN will never allow positive Republican ads or hit pieces on Crooked Joe Biden. Fox must get smart fast before it’s too late. Only ‘TRUMP’ can save Fox News. It is in freefall!”

Trump’s Truth Social rant comes days after he pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the mishandling of classified documents. In total, Trump faces 37 criminal charges including counts of retaining classified information, obstructing justice, and making false statements, among others. The worst of the offenses carry prison sentences of up to 20 years.

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Trump Stops by Miami Restaurant for Food and Prayers After Pleading Not Guilty

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After entering a not-guilty plea to 37 federal charges in Miami for his handling of classified documents, former President Donald Trump pulled up to the Versailles restaurant and created a scene by posing with supporters and staff, and requesting prayers.

Additional events at Versailles included giving thumbs up to the crowd, receiving a Happy Birthday singing tribute as he turns 77 on Wednesday, and buying food for everyone in attendance.

The Hill notes the importance of Florida for both its Cuban-American population and the support of the state to rival candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).

I was just thrown out of the Versailles bakery in Miami for asking President Trump if he was ready to go to jail. A man screamed ‘stupid bitch’ in my face while others said I was a ‘traitor’ #TrumpArraignment pic.twitter.com/pY14fsJXGE

— Sophie Alexander (@SophieAlex1) June 13, 2023

Jake Tapper asks the CNN control room to stop running footage of Trump visiting a Miami cafe right after his arraignment.

“I don’t need to see any more of that. He’s trying to turn it into a spectacle and into a campaign ad. That is enough of that. We’ve seen it already.” pic.twitter.com/ivjTf5m2JV

— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) June 13, 2023

President Trump stops by Miami cafe after being released from Federal custody, tells people he’s buying their food, and customers ask to pray over him

In this battle of good vs. evil, prayer is what we need b/c it works

Goodness will win in the end!
pic.twitter.com/Ou8PspVinz

— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) June 13, 2023

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on all 37 charges in his federal indictment. Trump is accused of transferring classified documents from the White House to his Mar-a-Lago resort and working in conspiracy to obstruct justice.

Trump was arrested by deputy US Marshals and entered into a booking process along with his co-defendant Walt Nauta. Trump received electronic fingerprints but did not take a mugshot. Nauta arrived in a separate vehicle.

“Today is not about Donald J. Trump, who is defiant,” Trump lawyer Alina Habba said in a news conference. “It is not about the Republican Party. It is not about the 2024 election. It is about the destruction of the long-standing American principles that have set this country apart for so long.”

She added, “What is being done to President Trump should terrify all citizens of this country. This is not our America.”

The arraignment took 10 minutes, and according to CNN, Trump was deemed not “a flight risk” and headed back to Bedminster, New Jersey, where he is expected to deliver remarks.

This indictment is the second for Trump in 2023. Earlier this year, a Manhattan grand jury charged Trump over hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

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Former President Donald Trump Pleaded Not Guilty to 37 Federal Charges

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

She added, “What is being done to President Trump should terrify all citizens of this country. This is not our America.”

The arraignment took 10 minutes, and according to CNN, Trump was deemed not “a flight risk” and headed back to Bedminster, New Jersey, where he is expected to deliver remarks.

This indictment is the second for Trump in 2023. Earlier this year, a Manhattan grand jury charged Trump over hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

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Tucker Carlson Gets A “Cease & Desist” Letter Over New Twitter Show

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fox News dropped a bomb back in April when they surprised everyone by firing Tucker Carlson. Carlson had served as the network’s primetime news host since 2016 on Tucker Carlson Tonight. Because of the lack of reason given for his firing and the relative silence from Carlson himself in the weeks following there was little known about what would come next. In a tweet last week Carlson announced, then dropped the first episode of his new show. The show is posted exclusively to Twitter and features extended monologs of Tucker speaking from his house. Compared to most news programs the show is strikingly lo-fi and features a more ranting style.

Fox News isn’t playing around about the show though. They claim that his new web show is a direct breach of his contract with Fox. They’ve reportedly sent Tucker Carlson a cease & desist letter to try and stop the show’s creation. Unsurprisingly, the letter evoked a fiery response from Carlson. “Fox News continues to ignore the interests of its viewers, not to mention its shareholder obligations. Doubling down on the most catastrophic programming decision in the history of the cable news industry, Fox is now demanding that Tucker Carlson be silent until after the 2024 election,” his statement read.

Tucker Carlson In Hot Water Again

Ep. 1 pic.twitter.com/O7CdPjF830

— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) June 6, 2023

“Tucker will not be silenced by anyone” Carlson’s legal team’s statement continues. His team is also insisting that Tucker’s voice is too important to be silenced. “He is a singularly important voice on matters of public interest in our country, and will remain so,” the statement concludes. This back and forth follows Fox News apparently confiscating equipment from Carlson’s house before he began shooting episodes.

Following his firing at Fox News, speculation was rampant online for an explanation. Tucker Carlson most recently crossed over into the hip-hop world when he invited Kanye West onto the show. After West made openly antisemitic comments and was largely de-platformed Carlson offered him a place to explain himself. Both his show and the unaired clips that leaked afterward causes even further controversy for the rapper. What do you think of Tucker Carlson and Fox News going head to head? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty After Being Arrested For Mishandling Classified Documents

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty at a federal courthouse in Miami after being arrested and booked on charges relating to mishandling of classified documents. Similar to his indictment in New York, earlier this year, he did not have to take a mug shot, given the surplus of public photographs that could be used to identify him. During his court appearance, Trump formally entered a plea of “not guilty.”

Alina Habba, one of Trump’s attorneys, explained why he didn’t need a mug shot outside of the courtroom. “President Trump is in a very unique position where he does not need to be given a mugshot, obviously,” she said, as noted by Variety. “He’s not a flight risk. He is the leading candidate of the GOP at the moment. He is going through a process that has been coordinated with the Secret Service and it will all be handled seamlessly.”

Donald Trump Appears In Court

Former US President Donald Trump waves from his vehicle following his appearance at Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. United States Federal Courthouse, in Miami, Florida, on June 13, 2023. Trump appeared in court in Miami for an arraignment regarding 37 federal charges, including violations of the Espionage Act, making false statements, and conspiracy regarding his mishandling of classified material after leaving office. (Photo by RICARDO ARDUENGO / AFP) (Photo by RICARDO ARDUENGO/AFP via Getty Images)

On the way to the courthouse, Trump posted on his social media site, Truth Social. “ONE OF THE SADDEST DAYS IN THE HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY. WE ARE A NATION IN DECLINE!!!” Trump wrote, before adding in a separate post, “ON MY WAY TO COURTHOUSE. WITCH HUNT!!! MAGA.”

In response to Trump’s arrest, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer remarked: “No one’s above the law, including Donald Trump, and ought to be no political or ideological interference as the case moves forward. We don’t need political interference. We need strong law enforcement and Donald Trump is not above the law, plain and simple.”

All-in-all, Trump faces 37 criminal charges. Among them are counts of retaining classified information, obstructing justice, and making false statements, among others. The worst of the offenses carry prison sentences of up to 20 years.

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Charles Barkley Jokes About New Gig With CNN

June 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Charles Barkley is easily one of the most famous former NBA players. Overall, this is due to the fact that he is a commentator on Inside The NBA alongside Ernie Johnson, Shaq, and Kenny Smith. Although Barkley can say some wild things at times, it is ultimately why folks love him so much. He speaks his mind, and he does not care whom he may offend. However offensive he may be, he has still been able to secure himself some massive contracts. For instance, he will soon be going to work for CNN.

In the Fall, he will host a weekly talk show with none other than Gayle King. At this point, no one knows how this is going to go. Moreover, no one really knows what kind of direction this show will go in. No matter what, it promises to be extremely entertaining. After all, Charles Barkley says what he wants, and that would certainly work in a political setting. That said, not all of his TNT colleagues are super excited about him going off and doing the whole news thing.

Charles Barkley & Wayne Gretzky

While on TNT‘s hockey coverage Saturday night, Wayne Gretzky told Charles Barkley directly that news isn’t necessary at this stage in his career. Additionally, it seems like Gretzky was hoping for Chuck to come and do hockey coverage. However, Barkley made light of it all, saying “apparently I’m jumping on the Titanic.” Of course, Barkley was just joking, and he had some praise for his new co-host, Gayle King.

With Charles Barkley going to CNN, we will absolutely be watching. If only he could bring Shaq to the show with him. Those two in the political realm would absolutely be hilarious. Alas, CNN seems to be going in a different direction. Let us know your expectations for Barkley’s new show, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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