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At a rally in Detroit on Saturday, President Donald Trump again complained about U.S. support for Ukraine as it continues its war with Russia, describing the country's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, as “the greatest salesman of all time.”
The former president made it clear he was not happy with the Biden administration's recently approved $50 billion bailout package for Ukraine, complaining to supporters in Michigan that “it never ends.”
Trump also suggested President Joe Biden should “get cognitive testing done,” but was quick to confuse who administered his test, referring to Texas Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson, who served as the White House physician during his presidency, as “Ronnie Johnson.”
“He doesn't even know what the word 'inflation' means. I think he should take a cognitive test like I did,” Trump said during a headlining speech at the conservative Turning Point Action convention in the Motor City.
Earlier on Saturday, Trump hosted a roundtable discussion with community members at 180 Church, a predominantly black church in downtown Detroit.
In case you missed it: Former President Donald Trump is coming to Detroit for the Huntington Place convention
Mike BediganJune 17, 2024 07:00
'I talk to a lot of presidents': Serena Williams sulks when asked about Trump after being included on regular call list
Serena Williams has refused to discuss her relationship with former President Donald Trump after it was revealed during testimony in his criminal trial that she was on his frequent call list.
Gustav Killander Read the full article here:
Mike BediganJune 17, 2024 05:00
Trump's vice presidential race heats up as former rival rises to the top
Donald Trump may be setting aside another grudge within the Republican Party and naming a former rival as his running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
John Bowden The story goes like this:
Mike BediganJune 17, 2024 04:00
Donald Trump can avoid the consequences of a criminal conviction. Most people with criminal records cannot.
Checking the “convicted felon” box would marginalize millions of Americans and animate Trump's campaign, a term criminal justice reformers want to avoid. Alex Woodward I will report.
Mike BediganJune 17, 2024 03:00
Donald Trump plans to hold a rally in Wisconsin this week
The former president is set to hold a rally in Racine, Wisconsin, on Tuesday at 3pm, where he will speak about Joe Biden's “failed presidency.”
It was Trump's first appearance in the state since he criticized Milwaukee for hosting the Republican National Convention in July. Trump reportedly made the remarks while meeting with other Republican leaders in Washington DC.
The comments were quickly picked up by Democrats and Milwaukee officials.
Alex LangJune 17, 2024 02:19
WATCH: Ex-Trump campaign adviser says he 'wants to see' Trump pardon Hunter Biden
Mike BediganJune 17, 2024 02:00
Trump's VP nominee asks Supreme Court to intervene in former president's appeal
Florida Republican Representative Byron Donald, seen by some as a possible vice presidential pick by President Donald Trump, has asked the Supreme Court to hear the New York case against the former president, who was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
“speaker [Mike] “Mr. Johnson, many Americans, myself included, believe the Supreme Court should intervene in this issue,” Donald said Sunday on NBC News' “Meet the Press.”
On Sunday, Donald pointed to the lengthy appellate process in New York as a reason for the Supreme Court to step in and said the lawsuit against Trump was an attempt to “interfere” with the Republican candidate's campaign.
“This is being done for political purposes. We all know how the New York court system works. The only way this is going to be overturned is going to happen two or three years from now,” Donald said.
His comments came after Mike Johnson said on Fox News that the Supreme Court should look into the case.
“There's a lot of developments to come, but I believe the Supreme Court should step in. Obviously, this is completely unprecedented,” Johnson told “Fox & Friends” shortly after Trump's conviction.
Mike BediganJune 17, 2024 01:10
Former aide says Trump discussed executions while in the White House
A former White House aide has alleged that President Donald Trump openly spoke about carrying out executions while in office.
John Bowden The story goes like this:
Mike BediganJune 17, 2024 00:40
WATCH: President Trump returns to Capitol Hill to meet with Republican lawmakers
Mike BediganJune 17, 2024 00:10
President Trump posts 'Happy Father's Day' message
Donald Trump posted a somewhat divisive Father's Day message on Truth Social aimed at both his supporters and “far-left degenerates.”
In his usual all-caps post, the former president wrote: “Happy Father's Day to everyone, including the far-left degenerates who have repeatedly attempted to influence our sacred justice system and destroy their very sick and dangerous will, and are rapidly turning the United States of America into a third world nation.”
“We need strength and loyalty to our country and its great Constitution. All will be revealed on November 5th, 2024. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
Mike BediganJune 16, 2024 23:55
