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Thirteen former officials from Donald Trump’s adminstration have issued an open letter expressing their agreement with ex-chief of staff John Kelly’s assessment of the former president as a fascist.
Kamala Harris will meanwhile appear alongside pop superstar Beyonce in Houston, Texas, today as she focuses on the future of reproductive rights.
The Democrat held a start-studded rally in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday at which she was joined on stage before a packed crowd by Barack Obama, Samuel L Jackson, Spike Lee, Tyler Perry and Bruce Springsteen, the latter serenading her supporters and denouncing Trump as an “American tyrant”.
The 44th president was on particular form, ridiculing the Republican as a “loony” while also stressing the danger he represents, as pointed out by his own former generals, while also mocking him for last weekend’s McDonald’s stunt in Pennsylvania.
At his own rally in Las Vegas yesterday, Trump falsely claimed that Harris had “absolutely bombed” in Georgia, before spewing fresh bile about his opponent and immigrants and lying about how many people had attended his stage-managed McDonald’s shift.
He had earlier called America “a garbage can for the world” in Arizona.
Key Points
- Thirteen ex-Trump officials sign open letter backing up John Kelly’s ‘fascist’ criticism
- Beyonce to join Kamala Harris on campaign trail in Houston on Friday
- Harris joined by Obama, Springsteen and Jackson at star-studded Atlanta rally
- Trump calls America ‘garbage can for the world’
- Harris blames scheduling for missing out on Joe Rogan’s podcast
Trump calls into Vance’s town hall to ask a question about himself — no, really
Perhaps aware that he never mentions his running mate during his own rallies, Donald Trump called into JD Vance’s town hall on Thursday to ask a pertinent question: “How brilliant is Donald J Trump?”
If you think that’s a joke, here’s James Liddell’s report to confirm that no, it is not.
Bizarre moment Trump calls into Vance’s town hall to ask question about himself
‘How brilliant is Kamala?’ Trump also asked his running mate in the bizarre phone-in
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 18:10 1729875004Boebert claims ‘Morning Joe' host’s rhetoric is ‘getting Republicans shot’
Far-right lawmaker Lauren Boebert has claimed that a MSNBC journalist is using rhetoric that “is getting Republicans shot.”
Representative Boebert of Colorado posted a clip of ‘Morning Joe’ host Mika Brzezinski telling viewers that Donald Trump is “killing” women over his stance on reproductive rights.
Katie Hawkinson has the story.
Lauren Boebert claims Morning Joe host’s rhetoric is ‘getting Republicans shot’
Mika Brzezinski said Donald Trump is ‘killing’ women on MSNBC’s Morning Joe
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 17:50 1729874212Washington Post makes no endorsement in 2024 election
The Washington Post will not be making an endorsement of a presidential candidate in this election — nor in any future election.
Publisher and chief executive officer William Lewis wrote in an op-ed piece that this was a return to the paper’s roots of not endorsing presidential candidates. The Post changed its stance in 1976 and endorsed Jimmy Carter.
Lewis writes of today’s decision:
We recognize that this will be read in a range of ways, including as a tacit endorsement of one candidate, or as a condemnation of another, or as an abdication of responsibility. That is inevitable. We don’t see it that way. We see it as consistent with the values The Post has always stood for and what we hope for in a leader: character and courage in service to the American ethic, veneration for the rule of law, and respect for human freedom in all its aspects. We also see it as a statement in support of our readers’ ability to make up their own minds on this, the most consequential of American decisions — whom to vote for as the next president.
Our job at The Washington Post is to provide through the newsroom nonpartisan news for all Americans, and thought-provoking, reported views from our opinion team to help our readers make up their own minds.
Most of all, our job as the newspaper of the capital city of the most important country in the world is to be independent.
And that is what we are and will be.
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 17:36 1729873804Stephen Colbert roasts Tucker Carlson’s Trump ‘daddy issues’
Late-night host Stephen Colbert was dumbfounded by Tucker Carlson’s “dad” metaphor for Donald Trump calling it “incredibly gross and weird” on his show on Thursday evening.
Colbert, a vocal Trump opponent, shared Carlson’s speech with his audience at the top of his show as part of his nightly news recap. As the election draws closer, Colbert is razor-focused on each presidential campaign.
Ariana Baio has the story.
Stephen Colbert roasts Tucker Carlson’s ‘daddy issues’ with Trump
Late-night host referred to Carlson’s speech as ‘weird daddy issues’
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 17:30 1729873084Barron Trump helping father with podcast strategy
One of Donald Trump’s close advisers revealed that Barron Trump is the architect of his dad’s podcast strategy ahead of Election Day.
Jason Miller, senior adviser to Trump, told Politico’s Playbook Deep Dive podcast that Barron’s recommendations have been “absolutely ratings gold.” Barron, 18, is the former president’s youngest son and a first-year student at New York University’s Stern School of Business.
“Barron has been very involved in selecting or recommending, I should say, a number of the podcasts that we should do,” Miller said.
Katie Hawkinson has the story.
Barron has been helping his dad with podcast strategy: ‘Absolute ratings gold’
Barron Trump has done ‘a great job’ advising his dad, Donald Trump’s senior adviser Jason Miller revealed
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 17:18 1729872471McConnell and Johnson slam Harris for calling Trump ‘fascist’, ignoring his own use of term
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson have issued a joint statement accusing Kamala Harris of promoting violence by “labeling a political opponent as a ‘fascist.’”
They rather conveniently make no mention of how Donald Trump has also been calling Harris “Marxist”, “communist”, and “fascist” for months.
Here’s CNN’s Daniel Dale with the fact check on that.
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 17:07 1729872004Watch: Eric Trump more than doubles father’s crowd size in Georgia
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 17:00 1729871404Latest poll updates: Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump?
In just 11 days, Vice President Kamala Harris will go head-to-head with Donald Trump, as Americans cast their votes in the 2024 election.
The final New York Times/Siena College poll before the election has Trump and Harris in a deadlock, with each at 48 percent of the vote.
This could be the closest election in several decades. The race only became tighter in the past month, with what appears to be two unmovable camps of support.
Alicja Hagopian looks at the numbers.
Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates from the 2024 election
Here’s what the latest polls say about the 2024 presidential election, from The Independent’s data correspondent
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 16:50 1729870804Watch: Borat is back to roast Trump
Sacha Baron Cohen brings back Borat to roast Trump in The Tonight Show chaos
Sacha Baron Cohen brought back his controversial and outspoken character Borat to roast Donald Trump and cause chaos on The Tonight Show. The comedian appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s show on Thursday (24 October) and was asked how his character would moderate a debate between Trump and Kamala Harris. Borat proceeded to allude to Trump’s Ohio pet-eating conspiracy by asking where he could find a restaurant that’s serving them. Borat asked: “Can you get me a reservation, please? In my country, we have KFC: Kazakh Fried Cat.”
Oliver O'Connell25 October 2024 16:40 1729870204Inside America’s abortion clinics, where doctors carry guns in the waistband of their scrubs
This story is part of an investigative series and new documentary, The A-Word, by The Independent examining the state of abortion access and reproductive care in the US after the fall of Roe v Wade.
Bel Trew reports from Bristol, Virginia.
Dr Aaron Campbell holds his gun as he accelerates towards the abortion clinic where he works.
Anti-abortion protesters who camp outside recognize him, although he uses different rental cars to confuse them. As his tires squeal around the corner, they surge towards the vehicle. “The killer has arrived,” one shouts.
The staff at Bristol Women’s Health Clinic, who are always notified of his arrival in advance, rush him in safely through a back door.
“When I pull up to the clinic, I typically will hold my firearm, finger off the trigger, but ready to go if I feel like I have a threat,” Dr Campbell tells The Independent between procedures, his pistol still visibly tucked into his scrubs.
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Inside America’s abortion clinics, where doctors carry guns while in their scrubs
Doctors working in abortion clinics, particularly those bordering states with bans, are carrying firearms and taking constant security precautions to ensure they and their patients remain safe. Bel Trew reports from Bristol, Virginia
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