Trump News for Saturday, August 17, 2024
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Trump campaign reset goes awry in Pennsylvania as he attacks Harris
The Guardian
Ex-president quickly broke away from prepared speech to accuse vice-president of being a communist and a fascist
Aug 17, 2024, 11:49 PM
Trump again decries two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men
Toronto Star
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again decried two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men.
Aug 17, 2024, 11:48 PM
Trump Targets Harris in Wilkes-Barre Rally Amid Heated 2024 Campaign
Devdiscourse
Donald Trump, during a rally in Pennsylvania, expressed confidence in defeating Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Despite Trump's scornful remarks, Harris is currently leading Trump in several battleground states. Both campaigns are investing heavily in Pennsylvania, considered a key state for the election.
Aug 17, 2024, 11:16 PM
Trump calls Harris a 'lunatic' in fresh personal attacks
RTE.ie
Donald Trump launched fresh personal attacks against White House rival Kamala Harris, as new polling showed her making major gains in key battleground states ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention.
Aug 17, 2024, 11:00 PM
Harris and Trump push populism to target middle America
RTE.ie
Kamala Harris is vulnerable on the cost of living. As an incumbent politician, she owns the nasty price rises that have racked the US over the past three and a bit years. That's the way it goes in politics.
Aug 17, 2024, 11:00 PM
Donald Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania
The Globe and Mail
Trump’s remarks Saturday came as Democrats prepare for their four-day national convention that kicks off Monday in Chicago and will mark the party’s welcoming of Kamala Harris as their nominee
Aug 17, 2024, 10:04 PM
Dutton ‘playing politics’ with crisis in Gaza: Husic
The Australian Financial Review
Ed Husic accuses Peter Dutton of politicising the debate about visas for Palestinians fleeing Gaza; Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fight for Pennsylvanian votes. Follow updates here.
Aug 17, 2024, 9:48 PM
Trump Believes Harris is Easier to Beat Than Biden
Devdiscourse
At a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. He referred to Harris as 'radical' and criticized her stance on fracking. Trump continues to target Pennsylvania, a key state, while Harris begins her campaign tour there.
Aug 17, 2024, 9:42 PM
Trump Predicts Easier Win Against Harris in Crucial Pennsylvania Rally
Devdiscourse
Former President Donald Trump expressed confidence in defeating Democrat Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election, despite polls showing her slightly ahead in key states. Trump and Harris are focusing heavily on Pennsylvania, a critical state with substantial electoral votes. Both campaigns are investing heavily in advertisements to secure voter support.
Aug 17, 2024, 9:04 PM
Trump taps Tulsi Gabbard for help preparing for debate with Kamala Harris
The Guardian
Former Democratic Hawaii representative, who fell out of favor with party, to be rehearsal stand-in for vice-president
Aug 17, 2024, 8:56 PM
Trump and Harris Focus Their Campaign Strategies on Pennsylvania
Devdiscourse
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will each host campaign events in Pennsylvania this weekend, targeting a key battleground state ahead of the November 5 presidential election. Both campaigns are heavily investing in advertising in Pennsylvania, seen as crucial to securing the White House.
Aug 17, 2024, 6:41 PM
Both presidential campaigns descend on critical swing state of Pennsylvania
The Guardian
Trump to hold rally in north-east while Harris tours through west of what election forecaster calls ‘tipping point’ state
Aug 17, 2024, 6:40 PM
Wall Street’s big question: How far would Trump go on tariffs?
Livemint
A huge jump in import taxes could drag on growth, economists warn.
Aug 17, 2024, 6:30 PM
The US elections will have a big impact on the climate change fight
Livemint
American voters face a tough choice between a climate change sceptic Donald Trump and Kamala Harris who promises carbon emission mitigation.
Aug 17, 2024, 6:30 PM
Fact Check: Yes, Pic Shows Barron Trump Taking Melania Trump's Photo While on Her Lap
Yahoo News
A photo of former U.S. President Donald Trump's wife and son resurfaced online in August.
Aug 17, 2024, 6:00 PM
Trump is on tap to rally Pennsylvania voters near Biden's native Scranton and counter Harris' surge
Yahoo Canada Finance
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump is rallying voters on Saturday in northeastern Pennsylvania, a swath of the pivotal battleground state where he hopes conservative, white working-class voters near President Joe Biden’s hometown will boost the Republican's chances of winning back the White House.
Aug 17, 2024, 5:43 PM
Nancy Pelosi says Trump similar to Mussolini or Hitler in his attacks on press
The Irish Times
Former speaker of the US House of Representatives says she is ‘very optimistic’ vice-president Kamala Harris will become first female president of the US
Aug 17, 2024, 4:59 PM
Kamala Harris Seeks Teamsters' Support in Crucial Election Roundtable
Devdiscourse
Kamala Harris plans to meet with Teamsters rank-and-file members to discuss key workers' issues as she vies for support in the upcoming presidential election. Despite winning the United Auto Workers' endorsement, Harris faces a challenge gaining the backing of Teamsters, also courted by Donald Trump.
Aug 17, 2024, 4:33 PM
Trump rally shooting: local Swat officer fired first shot knocking gunman down
The Guardian
Congress report says shot hit would-be assassin’s weapon, wounding him before he was killed by Secret Service sniper
Aug 17, 2024, 2:24 PM
Keep talking JD! Vance’s creepy views on ‘females’ are repelling women voters
The Guardian
Does Donald Trump’s running mate think there is any point to ‘postmenopausal females’ beyond free childcare?
Aug 17, 2024, 1:00 PM
Biden plans to use his convention speech to hand off to Harris and make case against Trump
The Globe and Mail
Four weeks ago, Biden ended his bid for reelection as his party descended into a crisis of confidence over his chances against the Republican nominee after a devastating performance in their June debate
Aug 17, 2024, 12:04 PM
This is the worst thing that could have happened to Donald Trump
The Globe and Mail
Trump looks like something he’s never been before, something that undercuts everything that has made him mesmerizing: he looks like he’s trying. Worse, he looks like he’s trying and it’s not working
Aug 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
Family of firefighter killed in Trump rally shooting makes solemn vow as they hire lawyer over botched security effort
The Irish Sun
THE FAMILY of the firefighter who died while saving his family from shots at the Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania has made a vow for answers.Corey C
Aug 17, 2024, 11:44 AM
The Art of Power review - Pelosi takes swipe at Trump
The Guardian
The former speaker’s illuminating second memoir details how she won an outsized place in Trump’s brain. Can she help beat him back again?
Aug 17, 2024, 11:00 AM