Harris continues media blitz with look on The View: Live

Kamala Harris calls out Donald Trump’s ‘lack of empathy’

Donald Trump sent Vladimir Putin Covid-19 testing machines at the height of the pandemic, according to a new book by veteran Watergate journalist Bob Woodward. The former president also spoke with the Russian leader as many as seven times after leaving the White House, it alleges.

The Trump campaign has called the stories “made up” and Woodward “demented and deranged” and a “sleazebag”.

Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with the co-hosts of ABC’s The View on Tuesday morning to discuss the campaign and her proposal for Medicare to cover at-home care for seniors.

The Democrat nominee is undertaking a media blitz, having appeared on CBS’s 60 Minutes on Monday on which she was pressed on her economic plan, US support for Ukraine and Israel, and her experiences as a gun owner.

“I believe that the people of America want a leader who is not trying to divide us and demean,” she said of rival Trump.

Harris is currently on Howard Stern’s radio show and later is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Her running mate Tim Walz was also grilled on 60 Minutes and made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show.

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Elon Musk’s ‘dark MAGA’ claim at Trump rally has John Stewart in stitches

“He’s acting like a guy who won a radio contest. ‘Oh, I can’t believe I get to bid on the washer-dryer!’” Stewart said, laughing on the Monday (October 7) episode of The Daily Show.

Inga Parkel has the story.

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 18:20

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Trump sent Putin Covid-19 testing machines early in pandemic, new books says

Donald Trump secretly sent Vladimir Putin several Covid-19 test machines for his personal use at the height of the pandemic, according to a soon-to-be-released book by Watergate journalist Bob Woodward.

Russia and the US did exchange medical equipment at the time in early 2020, but Putin reportedly told Trump to keep the deployment of testing machines quiet.

“Please don’t tell anybody you sent these to me,” the journalist writes the Russian leader told Trump.

“I don’t care,” Trump replied, “Fine.”

“No, no,” Putin reportedly said. “I don’t want you to tell anybody because people will get mad at you, not me. They don’t care about me.”

Woodward’s latest book War is scheduled for publication on October 15.

Read more about the interactions between the former president and the Russian leader below:

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 18:13

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Trump promises to ‘remove the Jew haters’ if re- elected

Donald Trump pledged to “remove the Jew haters” as he spoke at an October 7 memorial event at his Trump National Doral Golf Club in Florida – on the first anniversary of the horror attacks on Israel.

Approximately 1,145 people were killed and 251 taken hostage in the Hamas assault on a music festival in southern Israel 12 months ago, which sparked an ongoing conflict in Gaza at the cost of more than 40,000 Palestinian lives.

Joe Sommerlad reports.

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 18:05

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Trump campaign leaps on Harris response to question about Biden presidency

The Trump-Vance campaign has leapt on a response Kamala Harris gave during her appearance on The View this morning. Asked what she would have done differently than President Joe Biden over the past four years, the vice president responded: “There is not a thing that comes to mind.”

Here’s that moment:

And here’s what the Trump camp had to say:

If you’re a voter who wants to turn the page from Joe Biden’s failed economy, open border, and global chaos then Kamala Harris is NOT the candidate for you.

On her Tuesday appearance on The View, Kamala Harris was asked, “If anything, would you have done something differently than President Biden during the past four years?”

Kamala responded, “There is not a thing that comes to mind…I’ve been a part of most of the decisions that have had impact.”

Over 60 percent of voters say the nation is on the wrong track due to the decisions Kamala has been a part of.

Kamala Harris has no regrets for supporting inflationary spending, open borders, and weakness abroad.

Later in her interview with the full panel of co-hosts, Harris returned to the question, seeming to realize she needed to take another run at it, adding: “I plan on having a Republican in my cabinet…You asked me what’s the difference between Joe Biden and me, that will be one of the differences — I am going to have a Republican in my cabinet. I don’t feel burdened by letting pride get in the way of a good idea.”

Watch below:

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 17:50

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Trump says he is ‘very proud of Melania’ as memoir released nationally

Donald Trump says he is “very proud of Melania” as her memoir is released nationwide today.

The former president wrote on Truth Social:

Very proud of Melania! Her book is out Nationally, and for sale EVERYWHERE. It is really great! She was a fantastic First Lady, and shares that experience, and much more. She’s also a really good writer, as she showed at the Republican National Convention with her letter, that turned out to be a sensational highlight. Perfect for Christmas. Get it NOW, and ENJOY!

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 17:48

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Trump appears to falsely claim he’s been to Gaza

…and says it could be “better than Monaco”.

Katie Hawkinson has the story.

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 17:40

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Watch: GOP pollster days Harris ‘gets credit’ for taking interviews as Trump ‘ducking’ them

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 17:30

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Democrats fear Harris is failing to reach the working class

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has reportedly urged the Harris–Walz campaign to spend more time in her state, touting the VP’s economic policies and emphasizing the Biden–Harris administration’s work that appeals directly to auto and blue-collar workers, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Ariana Baio reports.

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 17:20

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Watch: Lincoln Project releases heartbreaking ad about end of reproductive rights

Lincoln Project release new heartbreaking ad about the end of reproductive rights
Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 17:10

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What have we learned from Melania Trump’s memoir about life in the White House?

Melania Trump’s new memoir isn’t exactly brimming full of juicy gossip and anecdotes.

Years of that life, however, have been spent in the White House – and the former first lady seems genuinely passionate about the address and its historical preservation.

She also offers up a few fun facts about 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue that are likely unknown to most non-residents, from its protocol to history to decoration.

Here are some of the quirky details about life in the White House revealed within the pages of Melania:

Oliver O’Connell8 October 2024 17:00

Source: independent.co.uk