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Donald Trump said the bigger problem for the US than foreign influence or migrants is “the enemy from within” whom he characterized as “sick people, radical left lunatics”, a term he often applies to Democratic opponents.
The former president told Maria Bartiromo on Fox News‘ Sunday Morning Futures that they — US citizens — “should be easily handled by, if necessary, by National Guard, or if really necessary, by the military”.
On Saturday evening, Trump held a rally at Coachella in California where an armed man with a fake pass was apprehended by police before the event.
The California rally came hours after Kamala Harris released her medical information in a challenge to Trump, whose health and age are coming under increased scrutiny, particularly in light of recent long, rambling, and at times incoherent speeches, which the vice president invited people to watch to make up their own minds about the mental state of the former president.
Harris is on the campaign trail in the key battleground of North Carolina where she attended a church service is holding a rally in Greenville.
New national polls show either a deadlocked race or a tightening of the Democrat’s narrow lead.
Harris takes to stage in Greenville after meeting with Black farmers
Kamala Harris tells the crowd at Eastern Carolina University in Greenville: “I’m gonna tell you, it’s gonna be a tight race. Until the very end. And we are running as the underdog. So we have some hard work ahead of us … [but] with your help in 23 days, we will win.”
The vice president also gets in a dig at Donald Trump: “Why does his staff want him to hide away? One must question — are they afraid that people will see that he is too weak and unstable to lead America? Is that what’s going on?”
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 21:48
Armed man arrested outside Trump rally as sheriff says possible ‘assassination attempt’ thwarted
Suspect is a registered Republican who said he is part of a right-wing anti-government group, and that the Las Vegas man considers himself a “sovereign citizen” beyond the reach of government control.
This is a developing story…
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 21:37
Trump-Harris deadlocked nationally in new polls, while key states tilt Republican
But the race may be slipping away from her in swing states as her “honeymoon” period following a late entry in the race ends, and her campaign’s messaging strategy pivots away from the aggressive push against MAGA Republicans’ views on women and the attacks on Trump’s running mate, JD Vance.
John Bowden has the details.
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 21:30
Armed man with fake pass stopped near Trump rally at Coachella
Per the Riverside County Sheriff’s office:
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 4:59 p.m., deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump’s rally in the Coachella Valley contacted the driver of a black SUV at a checkpoint at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Celebration Drive. The male driver, identified as Vem Miller, a 49-year-old resident of Las Vegas, was found to be illegally in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine. Miller was taken into custody without incident and later booked at the John J. Benoit Detention Center for possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine. This incident did not impact the safety of former President Trump or attendees of the event.
A press conference is set for 3pm PT regarding the arrest.
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 21:21
Ariana Grande hosts ‘SNL’ for the first time… since last female presidential nominee
Ariana Grande took the New York 30 Rock stage at “Saturday Night Live” for the third time as host and found herself in familiar circumstances.
“The last time I hosted was in 2016, and we were right on the verge of electing our first female president,” the 31-year-old singer and actor said in her monologue. “So, I guess, second time’s the charm?”
‘Stop the Stupid’: Back to the Future star Lea Thompson slams ex Dennis Quaid over Trump support
Thompson responded to a video on X of Quaid at the rally in Coachella, writing, “I was engaged to him,” along with a confused face emoji.
Tom Murray has the story.
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 21:00
Trump says a national abortion ban is ‘off the table’
Donald Trump continues to offer vague answers about what the state of abortion law would look like under a potential Trump administration.
During an interview on Sunday with Fox News, the former president said that a national abortion ban was “off the table,” while leaving open the possibility that states might impose new restrictions on abortion care.
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 20:50
Jake Tapper’s daughter tried her best to educate her father on ‘Kamala is brat’ craze
Jake Tapper’s daughter Alice Paul Tapper was not unlike the many Gen Zers who were forced to explain “brat” to their parents this summer.
The CNN anchor and his 17-year-old daughter appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers on October 11, where the teen described alerting her dad to the “Kamala is brat” phenomenon.
Meredith Clark has the story.
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 20:40
Biden announces $612m electric grid investments
President Joe Biden anounced $612m funding for investments in the electric grid, including $94m for storm-battered Florida, during a visit Sunday to the Sunshine State to survey the damage from Hurricane Milton.
“Moments like this we come together to take care of each other – not as Democrats or Republicans but as Americans,” Biden said during remarks in St Pete Beach.
“Americans who need help, Americans who would help you if you were in a similar situation. We are one United States. One United States.”
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 20:20
Full story: Trump floats sending military after US citizens on election day calling them ‘the enemy from within’
John Bowden reports from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell13 October 2024 20:00
