Trump’s declare about border shutdown denied by Mexico’s chief; Putin lavishes reward on president-elect: Live
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Donald Trump claims to have had a “wonderful” conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum a day after she published a scathing open letter to him about migration, fentanyl trafficking, and tariffs.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that Sheinbaum agreed to “stop migration through Mexico,” which would “effectively” close the southern border.
However, the Mexican president corrected this account on X: “We reiterate that Mexico’s position is not to close borders but to build bridges between governments and between peoples.”
The president-elect has been praised as a “real man” and “intelligent” by Russian President Vladimir Putin who suggested the incoming administration will “find a solution” to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Putin made the remarks in Kazakhstan on Thursday, the first time he has publicly congratulated Trump on his election victory.
In Florida, the president-elect wished Happy Thanksgiving to all, including “Radical Left Lunatics who have worked so hard to destroy our Country, but who have miserably failed”. Trump’s pugnacious holiday messages have become something of a tradition.
And in Connecticut, Democratic lawmakers found themselves the target of bomb threats over the Thanksgiving holiday, similar to those called in against some of Trump’s cabinet picks earlier in the week.
Watch: RFK Jr demonstrates deep-frying a Thanksgiving turkey
Please, if you are doing this at home, do not over-fill your deep fryer — remember the turkey will displace oil and you could end up starting a massive fire and severely injuring yourself.
And maybe don’t hang around boiling oil barefoot… 🤦♂️
Biden praises first responders after Nantucket Fire Department visit
‘Snacking continues’ even under RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ agenda, says Twinkies owner
On an earnings call with analysts Tuesday, J.M. Smucker CEO Mark Smucker responded to a question about whether Kennedy’s agenda could hurt the company, CNN reports.
Katie Hawkinson reports.
Democrats on the Hill react to Trump’s proposed tariffs
Democrats reacted with consternation to Donald Trump’s vow to impose massive tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, saying that the president-elect has failed to grasp the potential consequences of his promises and is heading into a “real horror show.”
Senator Richard Blumenthal told CNN on Tuesday that Trump would face a “hugely negative reaction” from the tariffs from US citizens once the effects were felt at home and that he would be “held accountable.”
Mike Bedigan reports.
Laura Loomer goes on hours-long tirade against Mark Zuckerberg’s Mar-a-Lago visit
Loomer posted at least 16 times on the social media platform in which she directly mentioned Zuckerberg, complaining that the Facebook founder allegedly “censored” the assassination attempt on Trump, according to the Daily Beast.
Graig Graziosi reports.
Biden slams latest Russian attack on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure
While earlier Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Donald Trump in remarks during a visit to Kazakhstan, President Joe Biden gave the following statement regarding the most recent attack on Ukraine by Russia.
Overnight, Russia carried out a horrific aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities report that Russia launched nearly 200 missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure, depriving Ukrainian civilians of access to electricity. This attack is outrageous and serves as yet another reminder of the urgency and importance of supporting the Ukrainian people in their defense against Russian aggression.
On this day, my message to the Ukrainian people is clear: the United States stands with you. Earlier this year, and at my direction, the United States began prioritizing air defense exports so they go to Ukraine first. The Department of Defense has delivered hundreds of additional air defense missiles to Ukraine, as a consequence of this decision, and further deliveries are underway. For months, my Administration has been working to help Ukraine increase the resilience of its energy grid in preparation for the winter, and the Department of Defense continues to surge other critical capabilities to Ukraine, including artillery, rockets, and armored vehicles.
Russia continues to underestimate the bravery, resilience, and determination of the Ukrainian people. The United States stands with more than 50 countries in support of Ukraine and its fight for freedom.
Trump team said to be debating ‘how much’ to invade Mexico
Donald Trump and his team are reportedly debating “how much” to invade Mexico once he takes office, a new report claims.
“How much should we invade Mexico?” a senior Trump transition member told Rolling Stone. “That is the question.”
Katie Hawkinson has the story.
Silicon Valley Democrat urges liberals to stay on X
However, according to one prominent progressive, liberals shouldn’t jump ship from X just yet.
Josh Marcus reports from San Francisco.
How to survive political debates at Thanksgiving dinner
Today’s public service announcement.
Deep breaths, people.
The Independent’s Meredith Clark spoke with Sean O’Neill, a licensed marriage and family therapist, for his expert advice on how to navigate this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, all while avoiding political discussions that are sure to ignite a heated debate.
Source: independent.co.uk
