Protests at the RNC: What groups are planning to do in Milwaukee
When the Republican National Convention begins next week, much of the attention will be on the action inside the Fiserv Forum, but there will also be some action outside the secured perimeter, as protesters have promised to march closer to the convention site to make their voices and their presence heard by Republicans. Far-left groups […]
DNC to launch billboards, bus signs in Milwaukee for RNC hitting Trump over Roe, democracy
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will install eight billboards in Milwaukee during next week’s Republican National Convention to make the case that reproductive rights and democracy are ballot issues in November. The Milwaukee billboards, seen exclusively by The Hill, read, “Democracy Depends on the Vote, Folks” and “Reinstate Roe? Vote Joe!!” Another sign read, “Joe […]
Milwaukee businessman blames Trump for lack of RNC event contracts — but won’t say he hates GOP
WATERTOWN, Wis. — Some Milwaukee venue owners are Report on Wednesday They were saying they weren’t getting the bookings they had hoped for ahead of next month’s Republican National Convention, but it turns out they’re not really fans of the GOP or its presumptive nominee. Gary Witt, president and CEO of the Pabst Theatre Group, […]
Teamsters boss accepts Trump’s invitation to speak at RNC in Milwaukee as Biden loses union support
WATERTOWN, Wis. — Former President Donald Trump bragged Friday that Teamsters President Sean O’Brien has accepted his invitation to speak at next month’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. It’s a major achievement for Trump, who is narrowly leading President Biden in polls among union members and other groups that have traditionally supported Democrats for decades. […]
Dem Milwaukee Mayor, Wisconsin governor need to help with RNC protest zone: Ron Johnson
A Republican senator from Wisconsin is calling on Milwaukee’s mayor to move protest zones ahead of next month’s Republican National Convention. Sen. Ron Johnson appeared on Milwaukee TV’s Upfront over the weekend and said Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Governor Tony Evers need to get involved and lobby the U.S. Secret Service to move the planned […]
Trump claims love for Milwaukee at swing state rally
RACINE, Wis. — Days after former President Donald Trump reportedly called Milwaukee a “bad city” during a private meeting with Republican lawmakers, he kicked off his Wisconsin rally Tuesday with a big show of love for the city 40 minutes north. “I love Milwaukee! I chose Milwaukee,” the former president said, referring to the Republican […]
Trump denies Milwaukee 'horrible' city comment: 'Democrats are making up stories'
“Democrats are making up a story that I said Milwaukee is a ‘bad city,’” Trump said on TruthSocial after his campaign argued that former President Trump was referring to election integrity and crime when he called Milwaukee a “bad city” during a meeting with Republican lawmakers three days ago. “This is a total lie, just […]
House Republicans Blast Claim that Donald Trump Dissed Milwaukee: ‘Another Democrat Hoax’
House Republicans are denying reports that former President Donald Trump on Thursday disparaged Milwaukee, the host city of the Republican National Convention in July. Jake Sherman, founder of Punchbowl News, posted on X about the comments Trump allegedly made during a private meeting with House Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club on Thursday. “Milwaukee, where […]
Wisconsin Dem hits back at Trump: Milwaukee crime rate will go up with his '34 felony counts'
Following reports that former President Donald Trump had called Milwaukee, home of next month’s Republican National Convention, a “bad city,” Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.), Milwaukee, said that “crime rates are going to go up in the city” if Trump comes to the city with “34 felony charges.” “I don’t know many people in Milwaukee who’s […]
Milwaukee Bucks co-owner wants to save Red Lobster from bankruptcy
A Wall Street investment firm run by billionaire Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wesley Edens could step in to save Red Lobster from bankruptcy, according to reports. Fortress Investment Group, a $48 billion private equity firm that specializes in restructuring distressed companies, is the most likely to take over the embattled casual-dining chain as it seeks to […]