Former CIA Director Michael Hayden compared Trump's Time Person of the Year selection to Hitler's. VP-elect JD Vance defended Trump, criticizing "career bureaucrats" and highlighting past recipients like Obama and Clinton. Vance's defense marks a shift from his earlier criticism of Trump.
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US Vice President JD Vance experienced an unforgettable moment as he entered the Oval Office for the first time, led by President Donald Trump. Captured on video by House Speaker Mike Johnson, Vance expressed his awe, calling the experience incredible. Johnson highlighted Vance's rise from humble beginnings to Vice President, showcasing the possibility of achieving high office in America.
Elon Musk reacted to Donald Trump's meme celebrating his Time Person of the Year 2024 title. The meme contrasted Trump's Fulton County mugshot with the Time cover, highlighting his political journey. Time magazine lauded Trump's historic comeback after overcoming numerous obstacles to secure a second presidential term. Musk's endorsement amplified the meme's reach, showcasing the synergy between these influential figures.
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Former US President Donald Trump pardoned 23 pro-life demonstrators convicted under the FACE Act during Biden's administration, just before the March for Life event in Washington, D.C. Trump claimed these individuals were unjustly imprisoned. Senator Josh Hawley criticized the Biden administration for targeting Christians, while Senator Mike Lee proposed legislation to abolish the FACE Act.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has scrapped a proposed capital gains tax hike to boost investment and support small businesses. This decision reverses a major element of the 2024 federal budget. The government will still increase the lifetime capital gains exemption limit to $1.25 million, benefiting small business owners, farmers, and fishers.
Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations condemned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's comments about a possible Palestinian state on Saudi land. They stressed the importance of the Palestinian issue and rejected any statements diverting attention from Israeli actions in Gaza, describing the remarks as unacceptable and extremist.
Journalist Jacqueline Sweet claims her X account was suspended after she published an article debunking online conspiracy theories suggesting an Elon Musk fan account belonged to the billionaire himself. Sweet, alongside collaborators, identified the account owner as Adrian Dittmann, a man from Fiji. Following Musk’s interaction with her post, her account and links to the article were blocked on the platform, she claimed.
MAGA leaders are subtly sending messages for 'Making Family Great Again' as Elon Musk, JD Vance are often spotted with their kids at public events. Elon Musk made headlines after he carried his son X to Capitol Hill where he was scheduled to have a meeting with the Republican senators for DOGE. Now Vivek Ramaswamy took his 4-year-old son Karthik to meet Donald Trump and other leaders at the Army-Navy football game.
Laura Jane Grace, a transgender punk rocker, performed at Bernie Sanders' event in Kenosha, Wisconsin, as part of his 'Fight oligarchy' tour. Sanders and other Democrats are holding town halls to connect with voters.