Trump News for Friday, August 2, 2024
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US Secret Service Under Scrutiny After Trump Shooting Incident
Devdiscourse
The US Secret Service's acting director revealed shortcomings in communication with local police during a recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Local Pennsylvania police had identified a gunman but were unable to relay the information to the Secret Service in time, leading to increased scrutiny of both agencies' communication protocols.
Aug 2, 2024, 11:55 PM
Shifting Sands in U.S. Political Landscape: Major Developments Unfold
Devdiscourse
Recent U.S. political events include a high-profile prisoner exchange with Russia, moves by Kamala Harris to secure her presidential nomination, and Hunter Biden's pending sentencing. Additionally, Mike Donilon returns to the White House, Rudy Giuliani exits bankruptcy, and new Democratic ads challenge Trump. Harris gears up to pick her running mate.
Aug 2, 2024, 11:54 PM
Mike Donilon Returns to White House for Biden’s Finale
Devdiscourse
Mike Donilon, a key adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden, will rejoin the White House for the last six months of Biden's presidency. Donilon previously served as chief strategist during Biden's 2020 victory over Donald Trump, and had left to join Biden's reelection campaign before Biden dropped out in July.
Aug 2, 2024, 11:39 PM
Fox News panelist blasts Vance's 'chameleon' dig: You called Trump 'America's Hitler'
Raw Story
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) is in no position to lecture Vice President Kamala Harris about her identity, Fox News' resident Democratic strategist Jessica Tarlov said on Friday's edition of "The Five."This comes as Vance, the running mate of former President Donald Trump, defends the former president for...
Aug 2, 2024, 11:04 PM
Iran's working to make Trump lose because it fears his wrath
New York Post
US intel reports suggest Iran is working to undermine Donald Trump's campaign because it (rightly) fears he'll take steps to curb the chaos and terror it promotes.
Aug 2, 2024, 11:04 PM
‘Best president’ Donald Trump doing great after assassination attempt, son Eric says
BreakingNews.ie
Eric Trump (40) arrived at the family’s Scottish golf resort Trump International by helicopter on Saturday.
Aug 2, 2024, 11:00 PM
Trump agrees to debate with Kamala Harris on 4 September
RTE.ie
US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has agreed to an offer from Fox News to hold a debate with Democratic US Vice President Kamala Harris on 4 September, he said in a post on Truth Social late on Friday.
Aug 2, 2024, 11:00 PM
Fox News host on Olympic boxer: We're giving 'gold medals to men for beating up women'
Raw Story
Multiple prominent Fox News hosts doubled down on right-wing attacks against an Olympic boxer who defeated her opponent in under a minute and has since faced a deluge of smears on social media, including from former President Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance.Algerian Imane Khelif defeat...
Aug 2, 2024, 10:49 PM
Trump hits out at Google over claims that it was censoring news related to him
The Indian Express
Early this week, Trump alleged that it was virtually impossible to find pictures or anything about the failed assassination bid on him on July 13 on Google. Google, however, denied those allegations.
Aug 2, 2024, 10:48 PM
How Donald Trump Put an End to ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Raquel Leviss’ Pageant Career
The Inquisitr
In an episode of the 10th season of "Vanderpump Rules" Raquel Leviss said, her career in the pageant had officially come to an end because of Trump.
Aug 2, 2024, 10:45 PM
Kamala Harris Nears Decision on Vice Presidential Pick
Devdiscourse
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet with the top contenders for her vice-presidential running mate this weekend, aiming for a final decision by Monday. The selection will significantly impact her campaign against Donald Trump. Candidates include prominent political figures such as Pete Buttigieg and Josh Shapiro.
Aug 2, 2024, 10:25 PM
Chinese citizen tried to enter Mar-a-Lago and said he had info on Trump shooting: report
Raw Story
A Chinese citizen was reportedly arrested after police said he tried multiple times to enter former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, claiming he had documents linking China to the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.Zijie Li, 38, of El Monte, California, faces a...
Aug 2, 2024, 10:13 PM
UAW leader says Trump would send the labor movement into reverse if he's elected again
Yahoo Canada Finance
DETROIT (AP) — Putting Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the Democratic ticket increases the Democrats’ chance of winning Michigan and keeping the White House in November, the head of the United Auto Workers union says.
Aug 2, 2024, 9:50 PM
Some multiracial people find questions like Trump's exhausting
Chicago Tribune
Kamala Harris shouldn’t have to justify how her ancestry and biology align with her racial identity: her customs, languages and traditions, experts said.
Aug 2, 2024, 9:47 PM
'The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng Drags Donald Trump For Pulling Mindy Kaling Into Drama About Kamala Harris's Racial Identity
Deadline
Ronny Chieng took to The Daily Show to call out Donald Trump for the "weird turn" his campaign has taken to talking about Kamala Harris's racial identity.
Aug 2, 2024, 9:38 PM
Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination
The Manila Times
WASHINGTON —US Vice President Kamala Harris effectively secured the Democratic party's presidential nomination Friday, confirming her remarkable rise to party standard bearer in November's showdown against Republican Donald Trump.
Aug 2, 2024, 9:24 PM
Secret Service chief reveals Trump's July 13 rally was first with counter-snipers
New York Post
US Secret Service acting director Ronald Rowe revealed in a Friday press briefing that former President Donald Trump's July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania was the first ever to use counter-snipers from his agency.
Aug 2, 2024, 9:16 PM
Image purporting to show Trump with Thomas Crooks is AI-generated
WLTX.com
An image shared on social media appears to show Donald Trump with would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks. The image was made using artificial intelligence.
Aug 2, 2024, 9:08 PM
Report reveals secret US inquiry into alleged 2016 Egyptian $10m gift to Trump
The Guardian
A Washington Post report details that an Egypt-linked group withdrew funds days before Trump’s inauguration
Aug 2, 2024, 8:53 PM
'Couldn’t take the pressure': Kyle Rittenhouse abruptly flip flops after abandoning Trump
Raw Story
Kyle Rittenhouse, the shooter acquitted of murder charges in the deaths of two men during a Wisconsin protest, abruptly announced he was abandoning his support for Donald Trump in the 2024 election. But after a torrent of backlash from the right, Rittenhouse reversed his decision.Internet troll Phil...
Aug 2, 2024, 8:35 PM
John Bolton: US-Russia Prisoner Swap Sets Dangerous Precedent
Newsweek
The former Trump adviser turned critic said the exchange incentivizes bad actors to use Americans as bargaining chips.
Aug 2, 2024, 8:35 PM
Trump questions wisdom of debating Harris: ‘Everybody knows me’
Washington Examiner
“I mean, right now, I say, why should I do a debate?” former President Donald Trump questioned. “I’m leading in the polls. And, everybody knows her, everybody knows me."
Aug 2, 2024, 8:26 PM
Trump 2020 election interference case resumes after immunity decision
The Guardian
Case, paused after supreme court ruling, returns to judge Tanya Chutkan, who will decide how she intends to proceed
Aug 2, 2024, 8:21 PM
Kyle Rittenhouse Backtracks on 'Ill-Informed' Trump Comment
Newsweek
Rittenhouse said late Thursday evening that he did not support Trump's reelection bid. Less than 24 hours later, he took back his statement.
Aug 2, 2024, 8:21 PM