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Fox News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
'Breakfast Club' blows up over whether Democrats 'lied' about Biden decline
Radio host Charlamagne tha God clashed Thursday with former CNN commentator Angela Rye over whether former President Joe Biden suffers from dementia and if the alleged cover-up of his decline cost Democrats the election. Charlamagne asked his progressive guest what she thought about Democrats who "all of a sudden have the courage to tell the truth," referencing former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's party switch and CNN anchor Jake Tapper's book "Original Sin" which detailed how Biden's inner circle covered up his limitations in office. "Why all of a sudden do they have the courage to speak truth to power when they didn't do that two to three years ago?" he asked on "The Breakfast Club." "I'm trying to figure out why you think it's 'all of a sudden,'" Rye replied. "It definitely is all of a sudden. C'mon, Angela Rye!" Charlamagne shot back. Rye went on to suggest that exposé books are nothing new and Tapper's is just "the latest" examples. But Charlamagne continued to press his guest, arguing that the scandal over Biden's health likely led to the party's election loss. "Why tell us after it's too late? Why didn't they say these things two years ago when they could have alerted the American people and the American people could have been like, 'You know what? Something is wrong with him. Maybe y'all shouldn't run a different candidate.' Then we probably wouldn't be in this situation," he insisted. "I don't know if I believe that," Rye replied. "I think that the lie was sexier to people than the truth and they went with the lie," she added, referring to Trump winning the November election. "Hold on," Charlamagne pushed back. "So the lie wasn't Joe Biden is okay?" Charlamagne recounted how Rye blew up at "Breakfast Club" co-host DJ Envy in 2023 after he suggested Biden had dementia. Rye explained she was offended because her grandmother was suffering from dementia. "He still doesn't have dementia. He does not have dementia," she said of Biden. Rye went on to defend Jean-Pierre and suggested she was treated poorly in the White House by colleagues because of her race. "Now as for what Karine is doing and Jake, invite them on the show and ask them. I don't know. But what I can tell you is Karine had her own experience of being regularly challenged, her brilliance being challenged, by White men who she was supposed to be sharing-," Rye said. "She had to lie for that White man every - all the time," Charlamagne cut in. Rye said she wasn't talking about Biden but about "staff people as well" in the White House. "When you are being challenged by your peers rather than covered because they don't want you in a role, that may jade you just a little bit. You might be a little frustrated by that. So, I mean, I get it," she said. Jean-Pierre was one of his most outspoken allies who defended his mental and physical fitness for office going back to 2022. She announced in June that she was leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent. She also revealed an upcoming book, "Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines." Rye is one of several liberal media figures pushing the idea that President Donald Trump and the Republicans are planning to steal the 2026 midterm election. A spokesperson for Biden did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-CNN pundit sparks uproar, says Trump, GOP cheated in 2024 and may rig 2026 midterms too
Angela Rye voiced her suspicion of a rigged 2024 election by Trump and Republicans, citing a 'gut feeling' on her podcast. Tiffany Cross echoed concerns, suggesting a need for investigation and questioning the fairness of future elections. Several left-leaning commentators, including Joy Reid, have also expressed doubts about the integrity of the 2026 midterm elections. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Co-host Tiffany Cross agrees partly Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads More left-wing voices share doubts FAQs Angela Rye, a former CNN commentator, said on her podcast 'Native Land Pod' that she thinks Trump and Republicans cheated in the 2024 election. She said she has no data or proof, but she has a strong gut feeling they also said the 2026 midterm elections might be rigged too, just like 2024. Angela said she's not even sure if the midterm elections will happen as planned. She explained her gut feeling comes from being a Black woman and faith (the Holy Ghost), and said they're usually right, as per the CNN Cross, who was also on the podcast and is a former MSNBC host, didn't fully say the 2024 election was stolen. But she did say the election might need investigation because of the things she's heard, as stated by the agreed that there's no real point in looking forward to the 2026 midterms. Tiffany said that even if the election was stolen, nothing can be undone now. She believes America is already in an authoritarian stage, like other countries that never turn back, as per the said America never really had fair elections, especially for Black people and women, so she doubts 2026 will be any Gillum, who once ran for governor in Florida, said people should still believe in the election system, even if things seem unfair. Other liberal commentators also raised concerns about the 2026 elections, according to the report by Reid said she always adds "if we actually have fair elections" when Democrats talk about 2026 plans. Reid also said it's crazy to assume elections will be normal in 2026, according to the Carville, Charlemagne Tha God, and others have also hinted the 2026 elections might be rigged. Don Lemon (ex-CNN host) and comedian Kathy Griffin also said something felt off about the 2024 election, as mentioned in the report by Angela Rye said on her podcast that she feels Trump and Republicans cheated in the 2024 election, though she admitted it was just a gut several liberal voices like Joy Reid and Tiffany Cross have raised doubts about free and fair elections in 2026 after what they believe happened in 2024.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former CNN commentator has 'gut feeling' Trump, Republicans cheated in 2024 and will rig 2026 midterm
Former CNN commentator Angela Rye revealed on Friday that she believed President Donald Trump and the Republicans stole the 2024 election and are planning to steal the 2026 election. "I think me and [Tiffany Cross] really might feel a way about telling y'all how many days are left till the midterms because I don't really know this thing's going to damn happen," Rye said on her "Native Land Pod" podcast. She added, "Even if they are going to happen, are they going to cheat like they did, I still feel like they did, in the 2024 election? I don't have data. I got a gut feeling, but I'm going to tell you about the Black woman and the Holy Ghost. We be spot on." Her podcast co-star and former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross stopped short of accusing the 2024 election of being stolen, though she felt that the election may "require some investigation" based on arguments she has heard. Charlamagne Suggests Big, Beautiful Bill Is Sign That Midterms And 2028 Election Will Be 'Fixed' She agreed with Rye, however, that she didn't see a point in looking forward to the midterm elections. Read On The Fox News App "Even if they did, okay it's here now," Cross said. "Like what, they're not going to say 'okay takesies backsies we stole it.' Like they have already instituted this authoritarian regime, and I don't know any post-industrialized country that has come this far into authoritarianism and turned around." She continued, "So why we think all of a sudden we're going to have free and fair elections in this country for midterms, which we've never really had, as Black folks know all too well and, as women know all too well. We've never really had that, but we think somehow in 480 days that we're going to have a better chance at democracy. I just don't think so." Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum defended pushing for the midterm elections, arguing that it was important to have faith in the election system despite its outcomes. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture Over the last few weeks, several liberal commentators ranging from former MSNBC host Joy Reid to Democratic advisor James Carville to podcast host Charlemagne Tha God have suggested the 2026 midterms will be rigged. "Whenever Democrats say to me, 'this is the reason we have to coalesce for 2026,' I always add to the end of their sentence, 'Yeah, assuming we actually have free and fair elections,'" Reid said on far-left writer Wajahat Ali's Substack. "I think it's insane, honestly, to just assume we're going to have normal elections next year." Former CNN host Don Lemon and comedian Kathy Griffin also suggested last month that Trump tampered with the 2024 election since "something was off."Original article source: Former CNN commentator has 'gut feeling' Trump, Republicans cheated in 2024 and will rig 2026 midterm
Fox News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Former CNN commentator has 'gut feeling' Trump, Republicans cheated in 2024 and will rig 2026 midterm
Former CNN commentator Angela Rye revealed on Friday that she believed President Donald Trump and the Republicans stole the 2024 election and are planning to steal the 2026 election. "I think me and [Tiffany Cross] really might feel a way about telling y'all how many days are left till the midterms because I don't really know this thing's going to damn happen," Rye said on her "Native Land Pod" podcast. She added, "Even if they are going to happen, are they going to cheat like they did, I still feel like they did, in the 2024 election? I don't have data. I got a gut feeling, but I'm going to tell you about the Black woman and the Holy Ghost. We be spot on." Her podcast co-star and former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross stopped short of accusing the 2024 election of being stolen, though she felt that the election may "require some investigation" based on arguments she has heard. She agreed with Rye, however, that she didn't see a point in looking forward to the midterm elections. "Even if they did, okay it's here now," Cross said. "Like what, they're not going to say 'okay takesies backsies we stole it.' Like they have already instituted this authoritarian regime, and I don't know any post-industrialized country that has come this far into authoritarianism and turned around." She continued, "So why we think all of a sudden we're going to have free and fair elections in this country for midterms, which we've never really had, as Black folks know all too well and, as women know all too well. We've never really had that, but we think somehow in 480 days that we're going to have a better chance at democracy. I just don't think so." Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum defended pushing for the midterm elections, arguing that it was important to have faith in the election system despite its outcomes. Over the last few weeks, several liberal commentators ranging from former MSNBC host Joy Reid to Democratic advisor James Carville to podcast host Charlemagne Tha God have suggested the 2026 midterms will be rigged. "Whenever Democrats say to me, 'this is the reason we have to coalesce for 2026,' I always add to the end of their sentence, 'Yeah, assuming we actually have free and fair elections,'" Reid said on far-left writer Wajahat Ali's Substack. "I think it's insane, honestly, to just assume we're going to have normal elections next year." Former CNN host Don Lemon and comedian Kathy Griffin also suggested last month that Trump tampered with the 2024 election since "something was off."
Axios
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
"State of the People Tour" seeks to energize Black communities
Angela Rye isn't waiting on Washington. She's betting on — and investing in — the people. Why it matters: Led by Rye and fueled by local organizers and national partners, the 10-city State of the People Power Tour aims to meet urgent needs while building lasting infrastructure in Black communities. The big picture: A former Congressional Black Caucus adviser and CNN commentator, Rye studied past efforts like the 1972 National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana and The Million Man March — not just for inspiration, but to understand why so many agendas faded, and how to build something that lasts. "We keep doing this… but this time, we're not letting it die on the table." The effort kicked off in metro Atlanta in late April and has made stops in Birmingham, Durham, Raleigh, and New Orleans — cities where Black communities face political pressure and economic precarity. Upcoming stops include Richmond on Friday and Saturday, Detroit (May 21-22), Jackson (May 30-31), Louisville (June 2-3) and Los Angeles (June 6-7). David J. Johns, CEO and executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), one of the tour's leaders, tells Axios that the goal is to unite various coalitions fighting against President Trump's agenda. "The goal is to really tap into that, to affirm for our folks that they're not crazy, that democracy has to be defended with each generation." Context: The tour comes at a time when the political climate is increasingly hostile — diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are gutted, book bans spread, and federal relief dries up — while many working families are still unable to meet basic needs. Organizers say these overlapping crises demand more than conversation. "People want to be seen, supported and safe," she said. "If we don't build that together, who will?" Case in point: In Raleigh, Rye says a young mother broke down at the registration table. She worked two jobs but still couldn't afford her electric bill — and showed up hoping the tour could help. "We're not just telling folks to vote while they starve," Rye told Axios. "We're helping with bills, jumping cars, and asking why full-time workers still can't keep the lights on." Zoom in: The seeds of this effort sprouted weeks after a 24-hour livestream driven on social media, but discussions that followed showed Rye the community needed something more: a fusion of crisis response and movement infrastructure — what Rye calls "holistic care." "We're not slicing up a pie here — we're planting a garden," said Wes Bellamy, political science chair at Virginia State University, who helped organize and bring the tour to Richmond. "We want to grow something that feeds people now and teaches them how to grow for themselves going forward." That means more than voter registration. It means helping expunge records, feeding families, and activating a new kind of civic participation — one grounded in people's daily crises. The intrigue: At the heart of the tour is the Black Papers Policy Project, a series of over 20 comprehensive policy papers developed by more than 100 Black experts, offering solutions to the challenges facing Black communities. Johns said those papers range from national security, a Black economic vision, Black health equity, to charting pathways and opportunities in Black education and supporting Black veterans. Zoom out: The tour is supported by over 200 local and national partners, including Black Voters Matter, Color of Change, and the NAACP. It grew from a March convening where organizers began shaping a modern Black agenda rooted in self-determination and long-term infrastructure. "Political outcomes are the result of community building," NAACP President Derrick Johnson told Axios. "And sometimes we conflate political transactions with movement work." Johnson praised the tour's focus on hyperlocal needs and emphasized that engagement doesn't always look the same. "Not everyone is going to be at a picket line," Johnson said. "But they may be losing benefits or unsure why policy changes are hurting them. The beauty of this tour is that it helps connect those dots — and those people." Rye takes that further, pushing back on a growing narrative that Black organizers and voters have checked out. Her message is clear: Stop waiting for saviors. Start showing up for each other.
