Trump News for Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Michelle Obama Criticizes Donald Trump at Democratic National Convention
Devdiscourse
At the Democratic National Convention, Michelle Obama criticized Donald Trump for his racist attacks and narrow worldview. She also supported Kamala Harris, emphasizing the importance of voter mobilization. Obama contrasted Trump’s privileged background with that of most Americans and highlighted the significance of hope in political campaigns.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:45 PM
Kennedy's Potential Endorsement of Trump: A Political Shake-Up
Devdiscourse
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering dropping out of the U.S. presidential race to endorse Donald Trump in exchange for a potential role in a Trump administration. Kennedy wants his political movement to continue and is discussing these plans with Trump. His campaign will address the nation on Friday in Arizona.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:43 PM
Trump Claims Kamala Harris 'Met With Putin' Right Before Ukraine Invasion: '3 Days Later, He Attacked'
News18
Former President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that his Democratic opponent in the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin just days before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:41 PM
RFK Jr. sparks speculation he'll drop out and support Trump: Election 2024
The Associated Press
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward."
Aug 21, 2024, 11:36 PM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to Address DNC Amidst High Stakes 2024 Race
Devdiscourse
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, running mate to Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, will address the Democratic National Convention. This event follows President Joe Biden's exit from the race. Walz and Harris aim to unify Democrats against Donald Trump. The convention includes performances by celebrities and endorsements expected to sway voter opinion.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:31 PM
Shaving democracy: MyPillow’s Mike Lindell takes drastic measure to blend in at DNC
Washington Examiner
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, an ardent supporter of Trump, shaved his 30-year-old mustache to go undercover at the Democratic National Convention.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:23 PM
Fact check: Trump falsely claims Harris met with Putin before Ukraine invasion
Cable News Network
Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Wednesday that his Democratic opponent in the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin just days before Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:13 PM
Fox News slams Harris for eating Doritos. Did they forget Trump's Diet Coke button?
Salon
"The emotional response of the leader of the free world is to binge-eat a bag of Doritos? Are you kidding me?"
Aug 21, 2024, 11:07 PM
Walz thanks convention ‘for bringing the joy’ as he accepts nomination
BreakingNews.ie
The vice president nominee gave a Democratic National Convention speech that blended optimism with fierce critiques of Donald Trump.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 PM
RFK Jr wants administration job in return for endorsing Trump, super PAC says
BreakingNews.ie
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr wants a deal with Donald Trump
Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 PM
Clinton denounces Trump as selfish in Democratic convention speech
BreakingNews.ie
The former president said the Republican nominee uses his voice to ‘talk about himself’.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 PM
Oprah Winfrey backs Kamala Harris during surprise Democratic convention speech
BreakingNews.ie
The TV talk show host also took aim at Donald Trump during her appearance and said ‘decency and respect’ are on the ballot in November’s US election.
Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 PM
Kennedy Weighs Trump Endorsement for White House Role
Devdiscourse
Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering dropping out of the race to endorse Donald Trump in exchange for a position in a potential Trump administration. Discussions are ongoing, with Kennedy planning to address the nation on his future plans this Friday in Arizona.
Aug 21, 2024, 10:42 PM
Trump appears behind bulletproof glass in first outdoor rally since shooting
The Irish Times
Former president repeatedly claims without evidence Ukraine war would not have happened had he been in power
Aug 21, 2024, 10:38 PM
Democratic convention live: Trump hits back at Obamas for 'getting personal'; celebrities to appear on third day of DNC
Sky News
Day three of the Democratic National Convention is here, with vice presidential candidate Tim Walz delivering his headline address. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has fired back at Barack Obama's criticism from behind bulletproof glass at a rally in North Carolina. Follow live updates below.
Aug 21, 2024, 10:08 PM
Harris’ main fundraising group raised four times as much as Trump in July
The Globe and Mail
Harris’ figures include money raised during the month before she launched her candidacy on July 21, when President Joe Biden folded his re-election effort
Aug 21, 2024, 9:27 PM
Obamas cast Kamala Harris as their heir and ‘flip script on Trump’, says ex-aide
The Guardian
Former Obama adviser David Axelrod says ex-president and wife ‘made Trump alien to values most Americans share’
Aug 21, 2024, 9:21 PM
Democratic convention live: Trump appears behind bulletproof glass at campaign rally; Walz to headline day three of DNC
Sky News
Day three of the Democratic National Convention is here, with vice presidential candidate Tim Walz delivering his headline address. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has fired back at Barack Obama's criticism from behind bulletproof glass at a rally in North Carolina. Follow live updates below.
Aug 21, 2024, 8:51 PM
Beyoncé Warns Trump Campaign Over “Freedom” Video: Report
Pitchfork
A Trump campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, posted a clip of the former president to X that features the Lemonade hit
Aug 21, 2024, 8:50 PM
Election 2024: Trump holds first outdoor rally since attempted assassination
The Associated Press
The focus of event was national security, but he also criticized his predecessor Barack Obama as “nasty” for comments made the night before at the Democratic National Convention.
Aug 21, 2024, 8:31 PM
Can political rallies use music without the artist’s permission?
NBC10 Boston
Pause that playlist, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Experts explain how musical clearance works for political rallies.
Aug 21, 2024, 8:30 PM
US presidential candidate RFK Jr poised to drop out of race, reports say
The Irish Times
Robert F Kennedy Jr expected to endorse former president Donald Trump, ABC News reports
Aug 21, 2024, 8:10 PM
Trump and Musk’s talk of a cabinet job is all hot air, but we shouldn’t ignore it
The Guardian
The two are, after all, cut from remarkably similar cloth – each demands attention the way a flame demands oxygen
Aug 21, 2024, 8:00 PM
How RFK Jr.'s exit would help Trump, according to the polls
NBC News
Polls show that a Kennedy withdrawal would probably help Trump more than it hurts him. But if it does, it’s at the margins — though small margins have decided recent elections.
Aug 21, 2024, 8:00 PM