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During a rally at Latrobe’s Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Pennsylvania on October 19, former President Donald Trump referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as a “s— vice president.” The remark came as Trump intensified his attacks on political opponents just weeks before the upcoming election.
While discussing Senator Bernie Sanders, Trump claimed Harris was “further left” than Sanders and urged the crowd to tell her they had “had enough.” He emphasized, “We can’t stand you. You’re a s— vice president,” as the audience reacted to his comments.
Trump’s choice of words is part of a broader strategy as he campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination. His recent rhetoric reflects a willingness to engage in direct and often controversial personal attacks, a tactic he has employed throughout his political career.
After working the fryer at McDonald’s, I asked Trump if he thinks the minimum wage should be raised: “Well I think this. These people work hard. They’re great. And I just saw something… a process that’s beautiful,” Trump said. pic.twitter.com/pg2synNA59
During a campaign stop at a McDonald’s photo op, former President Donald Trump declined to comment on whether he supports raising the minimum wage. The event, which appeared rehearsed and staged for the media, allowed Trump to speak on key issues. However, when asked directly about his stance on increasing worker wages, Trump sidestepped the question.
The silence comes as the debate over minimum wage continues to be a critical issue for many Americans, particularly in battleground states. Trump’s refusal to clarify his position contrasts with opponents who have prioritized wage increases in their platforms.
In response, Harris-Walz 2024 spokesperson Joseph Costello released a statement: “Today, Donald Trump showed exactly what we would see in a second Trump term: exploiting working people for his own personal gain. Trump doesn’t understand what it’s like to work for a living, no matter how many staged photo ops he does, and his entire second term plan is to give himself, his wealthy buddies, and giant corporations another massive tax cut. Vice President Harris on the other hand has a record of standing up for workers and taking on bad actors who rip people off, and she’ll do the same as President.”
After Former President Donald Trump, 78, canceled another interview, this time with The Shade Room, a new report has provided a reason. He’s exhausted and doesn’t have the energy to meet the demands.
The campaign was reportedly deep in conversation with The Shade Room, but no conversation occurred. According to Politico, a Trump adviser stated he is “exhausted and refusing [some] interviews, but that could change.” In his replacement, the campaign offered Waka Flocka to speak.
Trump’s national press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, contrasts the report, saying, “President Trump is running laps around Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.”
Last week, Trump reportedly used an offensive term to refer to Vice President Kamala Harris during a private dinner with billionaire donors, according to a report by The New York Times. The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Trump’s Trump Tower penthouse.
During the gathering, Trump reportedly aired grievances about the 2024 presidential race and expressed frustration over his lack of appreciation from key donors. The Times reported that Trump used the term “re—–” while discussing Harris, who is set to be his opponent on the presidential ballot come Election Day.
The dinner reportedly included notable figures such as former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, hedge fund manager Paul Singer, and investment banker Warren Stevens.
Late last month, while speaking in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump discussed reducing crime. He suggested a policy like those in The Purge would solve the issue.
“If you had really violent day, with Mike Kelly, congressman Kelly in charge for one day,” Trump said. “A chain of events that’s so bad, one rough hour, I mean real rough, the word would get out and it would end immediately.”
You can hear it from Trump below.
Trump says his idea for stopping crime is to allow for “one really violent day”: “One rough hour, and I mean real rough…” pic.twitter.com/6XeVXL6R8b
Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters found themselves stranded in the California desert after attending a rally in Coachella Valley this past weekend. The rally, which drew thousands of passionate Trump followers, took place at an outdoor venue where temperatures soared above 100 degrees. Despite the scorching heat, attendees braved the elements to hear the former president speak, but the aftermath left many facing unexpected challenges.
Transportation logistics fell apart as rally-goers struggled to leave the event, miles away from their parked cars. Shuttle buses, which had been promised to transport supporters to and from the venue, abruptly stopped running, leaving large crowds waiting in vain for rides. According to the Times of San Diego, many were left stranded for hours under the desert sun with limited access to water or shelter. Some attendees even reportedly collapsed due to the intense heat during the rally.
Videos shared on social media showed chaotic scenes as supporters waited in long lines, hoping for transportation. One video captured a bus driver shouting that it was the last bus, while passengers shouted back in disbelief, “No more buses, they just got notice.” Other videos described the situation as “chaos,” with some attendees facing a two-hour walk through the desert to reach the parking lot.
This isn’t the first time attendees at Trump rallies have faced logistical nightmares. In 2020, after a rally in Omaha, Nebraska, rally-goers were similarly stranded in freezing temperatures when transportation broke down.
On social media, attendees expressed their frustration and confusion. One rally-goer, in a since-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), shared that there were reportedly 60 buses employed for the event, but that California Highway Patrol (CHP) had informed drivers to stop picking up attendees. Many are left questioning the event’s poor organization and lack of preparedness for the large crowds.
For those left stranded in Coachella’s brutal heat, the rally ended not with cheers, but with hours of uncertainty in the desert.
Former President Donald Trump, 78, reportedly used an offensive term to refer to Vice President Kamala Harris during a private dinner with billionaire donors, according to a report by The New York Times. The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Trump’s Trump Tower penthouse.
During the gathering, Trump reportedly aired grievances about the 2024 presidential race and expressed frustration over his lack of appreciation from key donors. The Times reported that Trump used the term “re—–” while discussing Harris, who is set to be his opponent on the presidential ballot come Election Day.
The dinner reportedly included notable figures such as former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, hedge fund manager Paul Singer, and investment banker Warren Stevens.
Late last month, while speaking in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump discussed reducing crime. He suggested a policy like those in The Purge would solve the issue.
“If you had really violent day, with Mike Kelly, congressman Kelly in charge for one day,” Trump said. “A chain of events that’s so bad, one rough hour, I mean real rough, the word would get out and it would end immediately.”
You can hear it from Trump below.
Trump says his idea for stopping crime is to allow for “one really violent day”: “One rough hour, and I mean real rough…” pic.twitter.com/6XeVXL6R8b
While speaking in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump discussed reducing crime. He suggested that a policy like those in the film The Purge would solve the issue.
“If you had really violent day, with Mike Kelly, congressman Kelly in charge for one day,” Trump said. “A chain of events that’s so bad, one rough hour, I mean real rough, the word would get out and it would end immediately.”
You can hear it from Trump below.
Trump says his idea for stopping crime is to allow for “one really violent day”: “One rough hour, and I mean real rough…” pic.twitter.com/6XeVXL6R8b
During a heated exchange, former President Donald Trump evaded answering whether he would sign a national abortion ban into law if re-elected. When pressed repeatedly on his stance, Trump refrained from committing to a clear response, fueling speculation about his plans for a potential second term.
Q: Would you veto a national abortion ban if it came to your desk?
Well, I didn’t discuss it with JD in all fairness. JD… and I don’t mind if he has a certain view, but I think he was speaking for me. But I really didn’t. Look, we don’t have to discuss it because she’d never be able to get it. Just like she couldn’t get student loans. They couldn’t get student loans. They couldn’t get student loans. They didn’t even come close to getting student loans. They taunted young people and a lot of other people that had loans. They can never get this approved. So it doesn’t matter what she says about going to Congress, oh wonderful. Let’s go to Congress. Do it. But the fact is that for years they wanted to get it out of Congress and out of the federal government. And we did something that everybody said couldn’t be done. And now you have a vote of the people on abortion.
– Donald Trump
This comes as Vice President Kamala Harris strongly condemned Trump and his Project 2025 agenda, emphasizing that it aims to ban abortion nationwide. Harris positioned herself as a defender of reproductive rights, pledging to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade and safeguard women’s freedoms across the United States.
Vice President Harris: You want to talk about, ‘this is what people wanted?’ Pregnant women who want to carry a pregnancy to term, suffering from a miscarriage being denied care in an emergency room because the health care providers are afraid they might go to jail, and she’s… pic.twitter.com/aWdmC883xZ
The back-and-forth has sparked a wave of reactions online, highlighting the stark contrast between the two candidates on the divisive issue of abortion. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, the debate over reproductive rights remains a key battleground, underscoring the deep ideological divide between Trump and Harris on this crucial issue.
On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, speakers focused on Donald Trump’s incitement of the violent January 6, 2021, insurrection and his ongoing efforts to undermine American democracy. The convention highlighted Trump’s threats to terminate the Constitution, his pledge to pardon insurrectionists, and his promise to act as a dictator on “day one” if he regains power. The speakers underscored the urgency of preventing Trump from returning to office, framing the 2024 election as a pivotal moment for the future of American democracy.
Michelle Obama currently carries the trophy for best speech at the Democratic National Convention. Speaking at the United Center on Tuesday night ahead of her husband, Mrs. Obama’s message was clear: “Hope is making a comeback.”
During her time on stage, Mrs. Obama highlighted the resume of Kamala Harris as the source of the reinvigoration into the democratic party and America.
Part of the “hope” resurgence is the desire to dispatch Donald Trump permanently. In a pointed criticism, Obama highlighted Harris’s challenge, as she and her husband had previously experienced it.
“[Trump] did everything in his power to try to make people fear us,” Obama said. “See, his limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hard-working and highly educated, successful people who happen to be Black.”
Then the gut punch, recalling Trump’s own words: “Who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those Black jobs?”
Former president Barack Obama had time. Returning to his hometown of Chicago to speak at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Obama had two objectives in his evening closing speech: endorse Kamala Harris and tell the truth about Donald Trump.
Taking the stage in the local 10 p.m. hour on Tuesday night, Obama’s support of Harris was loud and clear: “America is ready for a new chapter. America’s ready for a better story. We are ready for a President Kamala Harris.”
Throughout his speech, Obama laid out the support for his Harris-Walz ticket as figures who align with the country’s future. He also laid into Donald Trump, a “78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago.” Obama highlighted Trump’s behavior is getting worse, citing the former president’s affinity for name-calling and obsession with crowd sizes.
You can hear every moment of Obama’s speech below.
