Elon Musk exports MAGA civil struggle to UK as he claims Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’: Live
Elon Musk is exporting the MAGA civil war to the United Kingdom as he claims Nigel Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead the Reform Party.
Musk declared on X this weekend that the UK’s Reform Party “needs a new leader,” taking a shot at the right-wing leader. Farage was quick to respond: “Well, this is a surprise! Elon is a remarkable individual but on this I am afraid I disagree.”
The split appears to stem from Farage’s refusal to join Musk in calling for the release of jailed far-right political activist Tommy Robinson.
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for an informal visit at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday evening.
Trump praised Meloni to reporters as they stood outside his Palm Beach, Florida estate.
“I’m here with a fantastic woman, the prime minister of Italy,” he said. “She’s really taken Europe by storm, and everyone else, and we’re just having dinner tonight.”
Trump also wants one reconciliation package rather than the GOP leadership’s two-bill strategy, re-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly informed Republicans Saturday — a sign that the president-elect may be already testing the unity of his party.
Trump has two years to cause real chaos and harm and only these people will be able to stop him
After he was elected president of the United States for the second time in November, Donald Trump’s announcements of his nominees to head-up his various government departments have caused more than a few eye rolls across America.
And with just a few weeks to go, people are bracing themselves for the potential chaos the new personnel could bring.
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Elon Musk says Reform needs new leader and Nigel Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’
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Biden set to give two final speeches as he looks to secure legacy before Trump’s return
President Joe Biden plans to deliver two final speeches as he seeks to underscore his legacy before leaving office and making way for President-elect Donald Trump, according to a report.
His first speech, which Biden intends to deliver after he comes back from Italy on January 12, will be dedicated to foreign policy, NBC News reported. His second and final speech as president will be a farewell address reflecting on his 50-plus years in public service.
Neither speech has been fully drafted, but the broad strokes of them have been established, sources told the outlet.
Donald Trump is returning to the White House. Unlike most in his shoes, a pet is not coming with him
When President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden’s belongings are swiftly removed from the White House during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, one thing that will leave with them will almost certainly not be replaced – a White House pet.
Unlike the official residence of the British Prime Minister, there is no “chief mouser” for the Executive Office of the President who remains in office from administration to administration.
Demographics of the 119th Congress
Republicans now control both chambers. But what is the demographic makeup of Congress?
Although only 58 percent of the general population is white, 84 percent of Senators and 72 percent of House Reps in the new Congress are white, according to WDSU.
Just 7 percent of the Senate and 8 percent of the House are Hispanic — despite the fact that Latinos make up nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population.
Only 5 percent of Senators and 12 percent of Representatives are Black in the 119th Congress, while Black Americans account for nearly 14 percent of the population.
The outlet also broke down the demographics by party.
Almost all — 92 percent — of Republican Congress members are white; that’s compared to 56 percent of Democrats in Congress who are white.
Donald Trump met with Italian PM
President-elect Donald Trump met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for an informal visit at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday evening.
Trump praised Meloni, saying she has “taken Europe by storm.”
“I’m here with a fantastic woman, the prime minister of Italy,” he said. “She’s really taken Europe by storm, and everyone else, and we’re just having dinner tonight.”
Farage distances himself from Tommy Robinson after Elon Musk backs far-right activist
The Reform UK leader said Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is “not what we need”, as his party seeks to challenge Labour in upcoming elections.
Mr Farage heaped praise on Mr Musk, reportedly mulling a multi-million pound donation to his party, calling him a “hero figure, especially for the youth”.
Michael J Fox cheered at White House as he steps forward to receive Medal of Freedom from Biden
Cheers rang out through the East Room of the White House on Saturday as actor and activist Michael J. Fox walked up to the stage to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden.
Fox is one of 19 people, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Bono, to be given the award on Saturday, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
“You defend the values of America, even when they’re under attack,” Biden told the honorees. “Together, you leave an incredible mark on our country, with insight and influence that can be felt around the globe.”
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Trump claims Dems are ‘giddy’ flags will be half-staff for his inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump claimed that Democrats are “giddy” about flags being flown at half-staff in a sign of mourning and respect to honor the late Jimmy Carter during his inauguration.
President Joe Biden ordered flags be flown at half-staff to honor the late president, who died Sunday at age 100. Trump has tried to politicize the gesture, since the flags will still be lowered during his second inauguration on January 20.
“The Democrats are all ‘giddy’ about our magnificent American Flag potentially being at ‘half mast’ during my Inauguration,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday afternoon. “They think it’s so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don’t love our Country, they only think about themselves. Look at what they’ve done to our once GREAT America over the past four years – It’s a total mess!”
Ohio’s lieutenant governor is favored to replace Vance in the Senate: report
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is the top candidate to take Vice President-elect JD Vance’s seat in the Senate, CNN reported.
Republican Governor Mike DeWine ultimately makes the appointment. But first, Vance must resign before he takes office on January 20.
Sources told the outlet that both Husted and DeWine met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in December. It’s not clear what they discussed.
The sources also clarified that it’s not a certainty that Husted would accept an appointment since he’s had his eyes set on becoming governor.
Source: independent.co.uk