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Int'l Business Times
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Ex-Obama Adviser Takes Jab at Trump in Defense of Zohran Mamdani: 'Trump Said Things That Are Problematic Too'
A former advisor of former President Barack Obama defended the Democratic candidate in the New York City mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani, from MAGA-supporting critics, pointing out that President Donald Trump has also made outrageous statements. Former Obama administration staff member and Biden-Harris campaign senior staffer, Ashley Allison, appeared on CNN's "State of The Union" on Sunday. The panel, which included Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio and Republican Rep. Riley Moore, conversed with CNN host Jake Tapper, who brought up Mamdani's recent victory in New York. Migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. using the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP ONE application, wait outside the building of the National Institute of Migration (INM) as they queue to request a permit to travel to another point of entry to the U. Reuters "There are some things that he says that I find problematic. But Donald Trump is our president, and a lot of people support him and he's said a lot of things that are problematic too. So we can find our way around things and hold people accountable while still supporting them to be good mayors," Allison said. "Two things happened; there was an effective and aggressive 'no' to Cuomo's campaign, which opened for whoever was in that primary to find their lane and Mamdani was the one who found his lane and is now the Democratic nominee," she had said earlier. Allison encouraged Democats to "support" the candidates who win their primaries instead of picking apart their campaigns. "What is good in New York City probably isn't going to fly in Youngstown, Ohio, where I'm from, but we are the big tent party, or at least we used to be, so there's enough space for all of us. Don't let him become mayor and then just turn your back on him, help him govern," Allison continued. Mamdani will go on to face off against Cuomo again in November, who reportedly plans to continue running as an independent, as well as current Mayor Eric Adams, who is also running as an independent, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate Jim Walden. Originally published on Latin Times
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Jussie Smollett Announces Engagement To Boyfriend Jabari Redd: 'He Said YES!'
Jussie Smollett proposed to boyfriend Jabari Redd this weekend, bringing the good news to his followers via social media. The Empire alum, 43, shared several images of himself down on one knee proposing to Redd, who appears to laugh and cover his face in shock. 'I'll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé… He said YES,' Smollett captioned the carousel of Instagram photos. Congratulations came in from friends and family of the couple, including Jussie's siblings. Sister and fellow actor Jurnee Smollett commented, 'Screaming with tears of joy! My whole heart loves both of you @jussiesmollett. Welcome to the family @jabariredd,' followed by two heart emojis. Sister Jazz Smollett added, 'Yaaaass!!! Welcome to the family Jabari!!! Love y'all!! Sooooo happy for you both!' Other well-wishers included Robert Glasper, Amber Riley, Durand Bernarr and Empire executive producer Lee Daniels. While they've been private in their romance, they've also been posting each other on social media since 2022. The following year, they co-starred in The Lost Holiday, co-starring Vivica A. Fox and produced by Smollett, Tressa Azarel Smallwood, and Mona Scott-Young. The engagement comes weeks after Smollett and the city of Chicago settled a $130,000 lawsuit tied to his infamous 2019 hate crime hoax, where the star was found guilty of filing a false police report involving two alleged 'MAGA-supporting' assailants. However, 'additional time is needed' to finalize the documentation, according to NBC. More from Porsha Williams Recreates 'Waiting To Exhale' Scene After Finalizing Divorce From Simon Guobadia Angela Simmons Confirms Yo Gotti Breakup: "I Had To Make A Decision" Jeezy Shares Candid Feelings About His Divorce From Jeannie Mai
Int'l Business Times
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
MAGA Podcaster Calls for Trump Impeachment Over President's Iran Response: 'All of His Supporters Should Turn on Him'
A MAGA-supporting podcaster has seemingly turned on President Donald Trump, going as far as to call for his impeachment as a result of Trump's policy on Iran. Dave Smith, the man who hosts the libertarian podcast Part of the Problem, appeared on YouTube show Breaking Points on Monday, during which he discussed the 47th President with hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti. Smith criticized Trump's response to the developments in the Middle East after the President has consistently supported Israel's actions against Iran while simultaneously claiming that the US had nothing to do with them. Smith proceeded to bash Trump for his willingness to reenter talks with Iran as the conflict escalates. "Donald Trump telling [Iran] to come back to the negotiating table now is a joke. I mean, what an impotent leader! To be sitting there talking about coming back to the negotiating table—it's like sitting there after Pearl Harbor and telling FDR now is the time to go negotiate with the Japanese. Negotiations are over now," Smith said. "I supported him this last year, I apologize for doing so. It was a bad calculation, at the time it seemed like the right one. He should be impeached and removed for this course, Congress will never do it because they're all a bunch of corrupt hacks. Donald Trump should be impeached and removed for this," Smith stated. "All of his supporters should turn on him. It's an absolute betrayal of everything he ran and campaigned on and everything that he stood for. And I will say, despite the fact that Donald Trump supporters have been labelled a cult following, and that certainly is true for a percentage of his supporters, he is going to lose his coalition over this," he continued. "I don't just speak for myself. There are a lot of us who simply will not go along with this. Just a devastating mistake," he concluded. Smith is not the only MAGA-supporter-turned-opponent in the wake of the recent escalations in the conflict in the Middle East. Former FOX News host and Trump supporter Tucker Carlson warned on Monday that Trump's response to the conflict, if it were to result in a war with Iran, would signal the "end" of his presidency. "If Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential. It takes one phone call from Washington to muzzle someone like Netanyahu," said Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, in a statement posted to X. "That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy." Originally published on Latin Times
Int'l Business Times
11-06-2025
- Business
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MAGA Supporters Call for Walmart Boycott After Heiress Publishes NYT Ad Promoting 'No Kings' Anti-Trump Protests: 'Good Riddance'
Supporters of President Donald Trump are calling for boycotts against Walmart after the company's billionaire heiress placed a full-page "No Kings" ad in the New York Times encouraging Americans to engage in civic discourse. Walmart heiress and philanthropist Christy Walton, widow to John T. Walton and daughter-in-law to Walmart founder Sam Walton, placed the ad in the June 9 print edition of the New York Times. "No Kings," the text atop of the full page ad reads. "June 14. Mobilize." "We are the people of the United States of America. The honor, dignity and integrity of our country are not for sale," the ad continues. "Our government is of the people, by the people, for the people." "The advertisements from Christy Walton are in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart. She does not serve on the board or play any role in decision making at Walmart," a Walmart spokesperson told Newsweek. MAGA-supporting social media users quickly took to online platforms to berate Walton and call for boycotts directed toward the company. "Just cancelled my Walmart+ membership. When prompted to state why, I checked 'other' and stated...'The honor, dignity and integrity of my Country is not for sale.' It works both ways," wrote one user. Just cancelled my Walmart+ membership. When prompted to state why, I checked 'other' and stated…' The honor, dignity and integrity of my Country is not for sale'. It works both ways. — Lori with an AW (@lawaechter) June 10, 2025 "Time to boycott Walmart. Walmart heiress Christy Walton funded a political ad campaign against Trump, published in major national newspapers. The ad urges a 'nationwide day of defiance' and calls for people to 'rise up' on June 14th," said another. Time to boycott Walmart. Walmart heiress Christy Walton funded a political ad campaign against Trump, published in major national newspapers. The ad urges a "nationwide day of defiance" and calls for people to "rise up" on June 14th. — 🌸 DigiGal (@DigitalGal_) June 10, 2025 "Walmart is finished - good riddance," wrote a third. Walmart is finished - good riddance 👋 — John Zito (@John_S_Zito) June 11, 2025 "Paid for by Christy Walton. Walmart heiress. STOP SHOPPING AT WALMART," said a fourth. "We condemn violence, including when it's directed towards law enforcement, and the damaging of property. As a company with associates and customers in the Los Angeles region, we remain focused on their safety and that of impacted associates. The advertisements from Christy Walton are in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart. She does not serve on the board or play any role in decision making at Walmart," the company said in another statement published by conservative media personality Laura Loomer. SCOOP: Walmart to release a statement tonight condemning violence after Walmart heiress Christy Walton took out an ad promoting the June 14th anti-Trump 'No Kings' protest in the @nytimes. I was able to get to this ad that was published by Walmart heiress Christy Walton in… — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) June 10, 2025 "I am glad Walmart took this opportunity to distance themselves from Christy Walton's anti-Trump multi-city ad and to condemn political violence," Loomer continued. Originally published on Latin Times © Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
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Alex Jones Ignites MAGA Fury by Pressing Trump on Musk's Bombshell Epstein Claim
Infowars host Alex Jones set off a furious MAGA backlash by calling for President Trump to address Elon Musk's explosive allegation that Trump's name appears in the 'Epstein files.' With the Trump administration creaking amid the fallout between Musk and the president, conspiracy theorist Jones—who insisted he does not believe Trump was connected to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking crimes—still pressed Trump to respond to the sensational claim from his former 'First Buddy.' 'Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public,' Musk tweeted Have a nice day, DJT!' Musk tweeted Thursday. 'Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.' In a reply to Musk's post, Jones wrote: 'Trump needs to respond asap. I notice he did not take questions at his public meeting today.' The conspiracy theorist's post quickly drew the ire of pro-Trump influencers, including @catturd2, who went on the attack in front of their 3.7 million followers. 'He's been silent all day while Trump has been viciously attacked with lies. I used to respect Alex Jones, but now he's just a piece of s--t fraud. What a f---ing sellout,' the right-winger wrote. 'You are just virtue signaling,' Jones replied. 'I have said in at least five videos today that I don't believe Trump is connected to Epstein crimes. The sooner he comes out and responds to the allegation the better. I had Roger Stone on within two hours of the allegations breaking debunking it. Grow up.' That was one of a series of tweets he fired off while coming under pressure from other MAGA-supporting accounts, including one in which he protested: 'I am not on team Trump or team Elon. I am on team humanity, which equals team truth.' He added bluntly: 'I am not in your cult.' Several other MAGA accounts joined in with @catturd2's salvo towards Jones. One accused Jones of speaking out for 'engagement money.' 'Everyone acts like X is the place for news, but all that really happens is things get inflamed like a wildfire by people trying to make the headlines juicy for engagement,' they wrote. 'Alex needs money.' Another sent Jones a clown emoji along with the indignant question: 'So MAGA is a cult now?' One user—who wrongly insists in their bio that Trump won the 2020 presidential election—confessed they 'never really liked' Jones, but they were nevertheless 'shocked he was so ready to ditch President Trump.' 'Trump literally took a bullet for this country, where is the loyalty or at a min the benefit of the doubt?!' they added. 'Infuriating!' Others came to Jones' defense. One self-described patriot said that Jones was merely saying that 'Trump needs to address the issue from a political standpoint.' 'Why are you going nuclear?' they wrote to Catturd, adding: 'Losing respect.' Jones responded to the post with: 'Cat poop doesn't want the truth. He just wants to grandstand as holier than anyone else.' Jeffrey Epstein was accused of sex trafficking minors in 2019 but pleaded not guilty. The disgraced financier died by suicide in a prison cell a month after his arrest. Epstein and the president were friends in the 1990s and early 2000s, but fell out in 2004, according to The Washington Post. When asked about Epstein's arrest in 2019, Trump told a reporter: 'Well I knew him like everybody in Palm Beach knew him. I mean, people in Palm Beach knew him. I don't think I've spoken to him for 15 years. I wasn't a fan. I was not a fan of his.' The president has not been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. He has never been implicated in Epstein's alleged abuse. The White House did not respond to the Daily Beast's request for comment on Musk's accusations.
