Romney on possible Trump retribution: 'I would take him at his word'
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said former President Donald Trump should be taken seriously when he promised to go after his political opponents if he was re-elected. “I think what he's done so far has shown you can trust what he says,” Romney told The Atlantic's MacKay Coppins. The interview was published Tuesday. “So I'm going […]
Trump jokes of 'personality defect': 'I don't like anybody that doesn't like me'
Former President Trump told supporters gathered in Pennsylvania on Monday that he doesn't like anyone who dislikes him, joking that it's a “character flaw.” The former president went on a lengthy rant about late-night show hosts, slamming NBC's Jimmy Fallon and ABC's Jimmy Kimmel, who frequently mock Trump. He then spoke about his recent appearance […]
Trump tells women 'I am your protector' at Pennsylvania rally
Former President Trump said at a rally in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania on Monday that he would protect women if elected, and called his opponent, Vice President Harris, “very stupid.” At one point, Trump, whose polls have shown him lagging behind Harris among female voters, tried to speak directly to the women in […]
Ohio GOP governor in NYT: 'I don't recognize the Springfield that Trump and Vance describe'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) is trying to paint a different picture of Springfield and its “rich history” than the false claims made by former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio). “Springfield has a rich history of providing refuge and opportunity to the downtrodden,” DeWine said in the op-ed. Published Friday's […]
Yellen on 'soft landing' prediction: 'I believe that’s exactly what we’re seeing in the economy'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she believes the U.S. economy is on the verge of a “soft landing,” as she predicted two years ago when inflation spiked in the wake of the pandemic. “There was a lot of anxiety about the economy and about the Biden administration's management of the economy,” journalist Ron […]
Trump posts 'I hate Taylor Swift' days after her endorsement of Harris
Former President Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to voice his dislike for pop superstar Taylor Swift. “I hate Taylor Swift!” The former president said in his post. Swift endorsed Harris for Vice President after her debate with Trump earlier this week. In an Instagram post, the “Bejeweled” singer said Harris is a “steadfast, […]
Harris campaign mocks Trump after his 'I hate Taylor Swift' post
Vice President Harris The campaign was ridiculed Former President Trump made the statement on Sunday after expressing his dislike for pop superstar Taylor Swift on Truth Social. “It's safe to say Donald Trump has been feeling extremely down this week,” the Harris campaign said in a statement on social platform X through spokesperson Sarafina Chitica […]
Trump responds to DOJ announcement on election interference efforts: 'I don't know what it is with poor Russia'
Former President Trump on Saturday rejected the findings of a Justice Department investigation that Russia secretly worked to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and joked about whether he should be upset that President Vladimir Putin playfully endorsed Vice President Harris. Speaking at a rally in Wisconsin, President Trump referred to the Department of Justice's […]
Vance calls for tightened school security after shooting: 'I don’t like that this is a fact of life'
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio called for increased security in schools following the school shootings in Georgia this week. “If these psychopaths are going to target our children, we have to be prepared for that,” Vance said at a rally in Phoenix. “You don't have to like the reality we live […]
Trump defends conduct at Arlington cemetery: 'I wasn’t doing it for publicity'
Former President Trump on Friday defended his actions at Arlington National Cemetery while campaigning in Pennsylvania, saying his appearance at the cemetery marking the anniversary of the 2021 Kabul airport attack that killed 13 U.S. soldiers was not just a publicity stunt. Speaking at a ceremony in Johnston, Pennsylvania, Trump said the families of those […]