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Daily Mirror
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump 'moaned about White House computers blocking adult films'
Anthony Scaramucci, who was Donald Trump's director of communications for 11 days in 2017, claimed the US president complained he couldn't watch porn in the White House Donald Trump moaned about White House computers blocking porn, his former director of communications has claimed. Anthony Scaramucci worked with the US president during his first term in the White House but his stint as White House communications director lasted only 11 days before he was fired. Since then, he has been critical of Trump, voicing his support for Joe Biden and for Kamala Harris in the 2020 and 2024 elections respectively. Now the financier has claimed Trump complained to him that he couldn't watch X-rated films because computers at the White House blocked them. It isn't the first time this claim has emerged as back in 2018 Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski alleged a source told her the US president was frustrated with life in the White House as he couldn't watch porn. She made the comments while appearing on MSNBC Live with Stephanie Ruhle seven years ago, to talk to Stormy Daniels ' attorney Michael Avenatti. The former adult actress claimed she had sex with Trump while he was married in 2006, just months after the birth of his youngest son, Barron. Their alleged affair was at the centre of Trump's hush-money trial in New York, during which he became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes. A jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to Ms Daniels who said the two had sex. When Ms Daniels made the allegations, Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Ms Daniels didn't have credibility and didn't deserve "respect" because she was a sex worker. "I respect women - beautiful women and women with value - but a woman who sells her body for sexual exploitation I don't respect," said Giuliani. "Someone who sells his or her body for money has no good name." In response, a lawyer for Ms Daniels, who sued Trump for defamation - but lost the case - called Giuliani "an absolute pig". The comments were the topic of discussion on MSNBC in June 2018 and Ms Brzezinski called out the "hypocrisy" while mentioning the allegations about Trump complaining about computers blocking porn. She said: "The hypocrisy is astounding. Because I know someone who spoke to Donald Trump recently about life in the White House, and Donald Trump's biggest complaint was that he's not allowed to watch porn in the White House. So there you go, there's a little bit of news for you. He's upset, he's upset that he can't watch porn in the White House." The claims, now repeated by Scaramucci, emerged after Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passed this week. Supporters of the bill, predominantly Republicans, are championing the tax reductions as a bulwark against tax increases for families and a catalyst for economic expansion. They assert their commitment to recalibrating welfare programmes such as SNAP, Medicare, and Medicaid to better serve their original target groups – expectant mothers, the disabled, and children – while simultaneously eliminating what they describe as rampant inefficiencies and corruption. The bill's passage marked a significant achievement for the president and it is set to become a defining feature of Trump's second administration while it is testament to his strength, with Republicans holding majority control over both the House and the Senate, as well as the Executive Branch. Even the Supreme Court majority leans conservative. The bill essentially overturns Democratic policies from Trump's predecessors. It fundamentally rejects the agendas of the previous two Democratic presidents, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. It chips away at the Medicaid expansion of Obama's Affordable Care Act and rolls back Biden's climate strategies in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steve Kornacki's Longtime Role at MSNBC Comes to an End — Where Is He Heading Next?
Steve Kornacki's role at NBC is changing. The data journalist, 44, has signed a deal at NBCUniversal that will see him leave his position at MSNBC, PEOPLE confirms. The new contract will instead expand his role across NBC News' broadcasts. Kornacki will continue to provide statistical analysis for polls and election results, as well as major sporting events. He will also appear on NBC News Now, Meet the Press, Today and NBC Nightly News. Related: MSNBC's Steve Kornacki Jokes His Friends Had to 'Translate' Some of the 'Thirst Tweets' About Him His new deal will make him an NBC News contributor with the title of chief data analyst, allowing him to pursue other projects that are unrelated to politics and sports outside of the network. PEOPLE has reached out to MSNBC for comment. Kornacki joined MSNBC in 2012 and went on to host several shows, including the 4 p.m. hour of MSNBC Live, the Monday edition of MTP Daily and Up with Steve Kornacki on Saturday and Sunday mornings. He was also a co-host on MSNBC's ensemble show The Cycle. Related: Joy Reid Exits MSNBC Hours After Lester Holt's Big NBC Announcement amid Series of TV News Axes and Reshuffles The journalist's exit comes amid several shakeups within the TV news network. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In February, MSNBC announced its decision to part ways with political commentator and The ReidOut host, Joy Reid, in a memo sent to staff. At the time, Reid addressed the speculation surrounding her exit in a statement shared on BlueSky and Instagram. 'I just want to say thank you to everyone who has reached out with kindness and encouragement, both personally and in these social media streets,' Reid wrote. 'So very proud of The Reidout @ team, who are truly family, and all of our supporters & friends. See you tomorrow night at 7, one more time.' In the face of some high-profile departures, MSNBC also signed on a slate of new talent to join its programming, including NBC News' Antonia Hylton, Politico's Eugene Daniels and The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell and Jackie Alamany. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MSNBC's Post-NBC News Plans May Include New Products
MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler and her senior executives are in the midst of preparing for the network to be spun off from the NBCUniversal News Group and join the newly-created SpinCo later this year. The network is in the process of looking for new office and studio space. It also recently hired Scott Matthews to oversee its newsgathering operation with plans to hire more than 100 journalists. According to a new story published in New York magazine, Kutler also intends to launch new products, including a streaming service in addition to MSNBC's linear channel. Other opportunities that may be explored include an expansion of its live event business-as well as digital and audio offerings-and working with brands that have built-in audiences. TVNewser reached out to MSNBC for comment on these plans, but received no response at press time. MSNBC has seen success from its live events business. Launched in 2023, MSNBC Live events frequently feature opportunities for the network's anchors and hosts to interact directly with their fanbase. This past January, MSNBC Live co-hosted the fourth and final Democratic National Committee leadership forum in Washington, D.C. And last September, it held two Democracy 2024 sessions at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York.
