During an interview on CNN, DC attorney Jeanine Pirro became defensive when pressed by host Jake Tapper regarding the alleged manifesto of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter. Pirro insisted President Trump was clearly the target, but became agitated when Tapper pointed out that the manifesto only named Kash Patel and invoked an unnamed “pedophile, rapist and traitor.” Pirro ultimately refused to definitively state Trump was named, stating she didn’t “really care” and that the suspect was simply a “hater.” The suspect’s manifesto described targeting “administration officials” without naming specific individuals, though Trump himself had previously asserted he was the primary target due to his perceived impact.
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Elon Musk’s op-ed in Germany’s *Welt am Sonntag* supporting the far-right AfD party sparked controversy, resulting in the opinion editor’s resignation. Musk’s commentary, his second endorsement of the AfD this month, characterized the party as Germany’s last hope for economic prosperity and cultural integrity. This action fueled a debate regarding free speech in German media, with internal criticism published alongside Musk’s piece. Despite the controversy, the *Welt* group’s leadership affirmed its commitment to free expression as a cornerstone of journalism.
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In a 2018 email, Pete Hegseth’s mother, Penelope, accused him of years of abusing and mistreating women, including his then-wife Samantha, citing infidelity and belittling behavior. Penelope later retracted her statements, expressing regret and claiming the email was taken out of context. However, Hegseth also faced a rape accusation in 2017, which he denied, and a subsequent divorce from his second wife following an affair. A Trump communications director criticized the *New York Times* for publishing the email.
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