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Wyclef Jean Responds To Donald Trump’s Claim That Haitian Immigrants Are Eating Pets

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The first (and potentially only) debate between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris took place on September 10. The debate, being the first for Harris since she replaced president Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s nominee, was, unsurprisingly, a spectacle. One thing Trump said that stood out to viewers at home was when he claimed that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating residents’ pets. There is no evidence to support that claim. Wyclef Jean, a native of Haiti, was taken aback by Trump’s assertion.

In a statement to TMZ, Wyclef gave his thoughts on the former president’s comments, discussing the opportunities moving to the United States gave him. “I will be forever grateful for my family’s life, for having a fair chance to live what is called the ‘American Dream,’” he said. “One of our greatest assets in America is that we are a country of immigrants. I speak from the heart when I say, Haitian people living in the U.S. are good neighbors and good people. We care about humanity. We care about our neighbors.”

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Wyclef Jean Responds To Donald Trump’s Comments On Haitian Immigrants

Wyclef Jean
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Wyclef Jean performs at The Toy Foundation’s TOTY Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on September 29, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for The Toy Foundation)

“On behalf of Haitian Americans, I ask that we stop these racist messages and accusations. Put our hands out in peace and say thanks for being my neighbor,” he continued. “We need to respect one another and vote based on policies and facts, not crazy talk. And we need to shake hands with one another and be thankful we are part of an America for all.”

Trump’s comment was one of many slips in a debate performance that some of the most prominent names in conservative politics panned. He often changed the topic, bringing it back to immigration multiple times even when immigration was not the topic of discussion. He blamed Biden and Nancy Pelosi for the insurrection on January 6, 2021. By the end of the night, he was clearly rattled, a contrast to the more measured approach VP Harris took. Wyclef Jean is the latest celebrity to call for unity between Americans. Wyclef has also been an advocate for his birthplace for his entire career. He even co-produced the 2010 remake of “We Are The World.” Sales from that track went to Haiti after a devastating earthquake. Haiti matters to Wyclef. It is unsurprising that he released such a statement against the racist rhetoric peddled by Trump on Tuesday.

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Kamala Harris And Donald Trump’s Fiery Debate Leaves Social Media Ablaze With Memes

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Kamala Harris baited Donald Trump into several heated rants during the presidential debate on Tuesday night, sparking countless memes on social media. One viral moment came while discussing immigration in which Trump brought up a particularly ridiculous conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants eating pets. According to Axios, the theory can be traced back to a Facebook post, in which someone in Ohio claimed their Haitian neighbor killed their pet cat.

“What they have done to our country by allowing these millions and millions of people to come into our country and look at what’s happening to the towns all over the United States and a lot of towns don’t want to talk,” Trump said. “A lot of towns don’t want to talk about it because they’re so embarrassed by it in Springfield. They’re eating the dogs, the people that came in, they’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there, and this is what’s happening in our country, and it’s a shame.” Despite already admitting the theory is likely false, Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, has been spreading it on social media in recent days.

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Donald Trump & Kamala Harris Face Off

PHILADELPHIA, PA September 10: Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Vice. President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris during the first presidential debate at National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. PA on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. ABC News hosted the first presidential debate between Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during the 2024 general election. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

At another point in the night, Trump went on a long-winded rant about crime, Minneapolis, and more, before remarking of Harris: “Now she wants to do transgender operations on illegal aliens that are in prison!” He also falsely claimed that Democrats support the execution of babies after birth.

Social Media Reacts To Donald Trump & Kamala Harris’ Debate

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Meek Mill Wants To Perform “Dreams And Nightmares” At Presidential Debate

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Meek Mill might be gassed up. The rapper was clowned for not having hits during a recent podcast, but the internet came to his defense. They asserted that Meek did, in fact, have hits, and that “Dreams and Nightmares” is a hip-hop classic. The rapper weighed in on the discourse himself, so he obviously saw it. Now, however, he’s wanting to take his biggest hit to the biggest political stage imaginable. Meek wants to perform “Dreams and Nightmares” at the upcoming presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

To be fair to Meek Mill, there’s some geographical context. The presidential debate, which takes place September 10, will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Meek is one of the city’s most popular rappers. “Dreams and Nightmares” became the unofficial theme song for the Super Bowl run by Eagles in 2023, so maybe the rapper is hoping he can be a good luck charm once again. “Let me do dreams and nightmares at this debate lol,” Meek wrote on Instagram.

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Meek Mill Has Been Critical Of Both Candidates

The question, ultimately, is who Meek Mill would be a good luck charm for. The rapper has expressed admiration and criticism for both presidential candidates. He claimed he wanted to sit down with Harris and question her regarding her incarceration policies. “[I’d] ask her 3 questions about black and brown men going to prison,” the rapper tweeted on August 14. “And try to help her understand from a survival standpoint… she may have never had to encounter.”

Conversely, Meek Mill has expressed confusion over how Donald Trump has managed to get away with all the things he’s done. It’s still unclear if the rapper meant it in a complimentive or accusatory way. “Got hit in the head, didn’t flinch,” he tweeted. “He’s been indicted, and he’s still running for president. Who is this guy, Trump? I’ve met some tough people, but seriously…” Meek Mill did conclude his string of tweets by clarifying that he’s not endorsing either side. “Just my thoughts,” he wrote. “I’m not endorsing anyone—I don’t know much about politics.” Consequently, his chances of getting up on that debate stage are slim to none.

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Donald Trump Clowned Online For His Comments About “Black Jobs”

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Donald Trump and Joe Biden engaged in the first Presidential debate of the election cycle, last night. Overall, it was not a productive debate by any means. The biggest story was President Joe Biden and his apparent cognitive decline. He did not look good during the debate, and voters are worried that he won’t hold up until November. Moreover, there are plenty of folks out there who were appalled by what they heard from Donald Trump, as his rhetoric was divisive.

One issue that Trump has always been a fearmonger on is immigration. He consistently blames immigrants for job loss and various other societal issues. His attacks against immigrants were in full force last night. Although one of his comments had all of Twitter cracking jokes. Below, you can see that he claimed immigrants were taking away “black jobs.” That term raised more than a few eyebrows, and a plethora of jokes ensued.

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Donald Trump Weighs In

As you can see, many posted memes and jokes about the entire concept of a “black job.” It was certainly a bizarre comment from the former President. Voters on Twitter had no idea what he could have meant by this statement. Regardless, it led to some funny jokes as many are now searching for these so-called “black jobs.” If anything, this just goes to show that yesterday’s debate was a farce. Trump barely wanted to answer the questions, while Biden was unable to at times. For now, it seems like voters are truly appalled by their current choices.

Twitter Reacts

Let us know what you thought of last night’s debate, in the comments section down below. Do you believe the debate was as bad as many people said it was? Was this a disastrous showing for President Joe Biden? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the political world. We will continue to keep you informed as the election draws closer and closer.

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Joe Biden Has #ElderAbuse Trending Online Following Shocking Debate Performance

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Throughout the past couple of years, there have been numerous questions about Joe Biden and his cognitive abilities. Overall, he is someone who is quite old, and there are rumors that he is dealing with a significant health issue. There are moments when he appears to be lost. Moreover, it sometimes feels like he isn’t up to the political moment. Last night, Biden had his first Presidential debate of the election cycle, against Donald Trump.

Many voters were anticipating this performance from Biden. However, he ultimately failed to deliver on multiple fronts. Biden did not look ready for the moment. Instead, he appeared lost on TV, and he lost his train of thought on multiple occasions. It was a shocking performance, and the Democrats are being told to potentially find a replacement. In fact, #ElderAbuse began trending on Twitter as voters were appalled by what they saw from Biden.

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Joe Biden Fumbles

So far, the Democratic party is showing no indications that they have given up on Biden. However, if the polls show some sort of prolonged weakness, then they could very well change course. The Democratic convention has yet to take place, and this is where they will officially name their candidate. As you can imagine, there are plenty of Democrats who would much rather see someone like Gavin Newsom take the President’s place. Only time will tell what is going to happen, moving forward.

Let us know what you think of the debate, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Joe Biden needs to drop out of the race? Do you agree with the notion that this is elder abuse? Or can Biden still salvage all of this? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Stephen A Smith Urges Joe Biden To Drop Out Of Presidential Race

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Stephen A Smith has always been extremely transparent about his political opinions. Overall, he is a bit of a centrist. The type of person who has voted for Republicans and Democrats during his adulthood. Recently, however, Smith has been making it clear that he dislikes both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. As it stands, there are numerous questions about Biden’s health. Meanwhile, Trump continues to be one of the most divisive figures in American political history.

Last night, Joe Biden and Donald Trump took part in a debate. As it turns out, this debate was not particularly productive. In fact, many felt like it was a complete clown show. Biden had numerous slip-ups, and it is clear that his cognition is in decline. Following the debate, Smith took to social media where he admonished the Democrats for forcing Biden to run. Clearly, he would like to see the President step down, immediately.

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Stephen A Smith Speaks

“So do y’all finally want to stop arguing with me about Biden now???” Smith wrote. “Have your fears now been confirmed? @MichelleObama. @VP. Somebody. Please help! Biden’s team WANTED this? His staff, His loved ones…. How could you put him out there like that!How could you!” At this point, there is no indication that Biden will step down. However, if he does, it will certainly be a massive story that will make constituents question why he was running, in the first place.

Let us know what you think of this take from Stephen A Smith, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Joe Biden is going to step out of the race? If he does, who do you believe is going to be the replacement? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the entertainment world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite entertainers and their upcoming projects.

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Joe Biden & Donald Trump Bicker About Stormy Daniels During Unproductive Presidential Debate

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump are political enemies who are set for a rematch in November. Back in 2020, President Biden defeated Trump. Overall, this was mostly thanks to Trump’s handling of COVID-19 and the George Floyd BLM protests. However, despite numerous cases and a conviction, Trump is still kicking. He is going to be the Republican candidate for president and he is currently leading in the polls. On Thursday, Biden and Trump had an opportunity to present their platforms to the country.

Unfortunately, the debate was a disaster of sorts. For Biden, it was disastrous to his obvious cognitive decline. The President tripped over his words numerous times and looked lost at times. Moreover, Trump refused to answer specific policy questions and simply spewed lies and vitriol about immigrants. In one moment during the debate, Joe Biden accused Trump of having sex with Stormy Daniels while Melania Trump was pregnant. This subsequently led to a viral exchange, can be seen below.

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Joe Biden Vs. Donald Trump

Trump was immediately on the defense, noting that this never happened. Meanwhile, Biden stood his ground during this portion of the debate. Unfortunately for Biden, many are saying he should drop out of the race. #ElderAbuse was even trending last night, which just goes to show what people think about his candidacy right about now. This is a massive election for numerous reasons, and if one thing is apparent, it’s that the people are not happy with their choices.

Let us know what you thought about the Joe Biden and Donald Trump debate, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the debate was a stain on American politics? How do you feel about these two choices heading into November? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the political world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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