Grocery prices are, in fact, not down, despite claims to the contrary. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that grocery prices are up 2.7 percent compared to the previous September, and 1.4 percent higher than when Trump returned to office. Overall, grocery prices have increased almost 30 percent in the last five years. These false statements are particularly egregious, as the president campaigned on lowering prices, and his policies have demonstrably impacted consumers.
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CBS omitted a section of Donald Trump’s “60 Minutes” interview where he boasted about receiving a multi-million dollar payout from Paramount, the network’s parent company, potentially to avoid embarrassment. This omission followed a settlement where CBS paid Trump $16 million to settle a suit alleging deceptive editing of a previous interview. The merger of Paramount-Skydance, now led by the son of a Trump ally, was approved shortly after the settlement, sparking criticism of CBS’s actions. The network has since undergone restructuring, including the appointment of conservative figures and an ombudsman, raising concerns about potential bias and a shift in editorial direction.
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President Trump suggested that New York City’s federal funding could be jeopardized if Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, wins the mayoral election. Trump labeled Mamdani a “communist” during a 60 Minutes interview, implying he would be hesitant to provide funding to a city led by someone with those political views. Trump also stated he would prefer the disgraced former governor Andrew Cuomo over Mamdani and indicated he may deploy troops to the city, echoing previous actions in other Democrat-led cities. Federal grants are a major source of revenue for New York City, which supports a number of essential services.
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In August 2022, the FBI conducted a surprise raid on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, uncovering highly sensitive classified documents. Internal discussions revealed the gravity of the materials, including those detailing covert operations, and the potential risk to national security. The Justice Department, initially hesitant due to Trump’s position, faced the dilemma of how to proceed. Ultimately, a special counsel was appointed, leading to Trump’s indictment on felony counts related to the mishandling of these records.
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Donald Trump expressed sympathy for the royal family while aboard Air Force One, regarding the situation surrounding former Prince Andrew. Trump commented on the situation after Buckingham Palace announced Andrew would be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, marking a significant change. Trump’s remarks follow the increased scrutiny of Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein and the stripping of his royal titles and military titles. The former president has a history with both Epstein and Andrew, having previously described both men in positive terms despite growing controversy.
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During a recent interview, portions of Donald Trump’s contentious exchange with Norah O’Donnell regarding a pardoned crypto billionaire were omitted from both the televised and extended online versions of the “60 Minutes” broadcast. While the initial segment about the pardon was included, the subsequent heated reaction from Trump, when questioned about potential corruption, was not. Furthermore, Trump’s remarks about a financial settlement he received from CBS, following a lawsuit regarding a Kamala Harris interview, were also excluded from both broadcast versions.
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In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump claimed ignorance regarding his pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who was convicted of money-laundering. Despite the pardon coming shortly after a multibillion-dollar deal between Binance and World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture founded by Trump’s sons, the former president stated he didn’t know Zhao and viewed the case as a “Biden witch hunt.” Trump’s response also included a comment that his sons were “into it” and he thought crypto was “a great industry.” The pardon has raised concerns about the appearance of corruption, especially given Binance’s reported efforts to secure the pardon following Trump’s election win, according to reports.
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According to Michael Wolff, a White House insider has referred to Donald Trump’s new ballroom project as the “Epstein Ballroom.” Wolff shared that the insider, whom he’s known for a long time, revealed that the name had come up multiple times within the White House, suggesting an awareness of Epstein’s continued presence in the Trump world. Wolff believes this indicates both a sense of irony and self-awareness among some White House staff, who recognize the preposterous nature of the situation. While the ballroom is set to be officially named after Trump, the nickname reflects a more cynical view of the project’s association.
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In a recent interview, President Trump stated that the U.S. is unlikely to go to war with Venezuela, but hinted at the eventual removal of President Nicolás Maduro. While addressing rising tensions, Trump cited Venezuela’s actions regarding drug trafficking and the influx of undesirable individuals into the U.S. The administration has increased military presence in the Caribbean, including the deployment of an aircraft carrier and strikes on alleged drug boats, while also denying reports of potential strikes on Venezuelan military facilities, despite increased presence of military aircraft in the region.
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In a recent Truth Social post, Donald Trump attacked Seth Meyers, calling him a “deranged lunatic” and questioning the legality of his commentary. The post was in response to Meyers’ mocking of Trump’s comments on steam-powered catapults during a visit to Japan. This attack on Meyers is part of a pattern of Trump targeting late-night hosts, including previous criticisms of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel.
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