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Sky News AU
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
'Callous, self-interested': White House serves stinging rebuke at Hunter Biden after his profanity-laced rant against Donald Trump's immigration policies
The White House called out Hunter Biden after he slammed the Trump administration's immigration policies in a recent web series interview. The younger Biden echoed a popular Democratic talking point during a heated rant while appearing on Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan. "Am I not supposed to feel for someone? Am I going to be like all these Democrats say, 'You have to talk about and realize that people are really upset about illegal immigration?' F--- you. How do you think your hotel room gets cleaned?" Biden later added. "How do you think you got food on your f---ing table?" he continued. "Who do you think washes your dishes? Who do you think does your f---ing garden? Who do you think is here? By the f---ing sheer f---ing just grit and will that they figured out a way to get here because they thought that they could give themselves and their family a better chance." The White House pulled no punches after the interview from Biden, who was a major player behind the scenes during the Biden administration and faced a lot of scrutiny for his past overseas business dealings. "A CBP agent was just shot in the face by two criminal illegal aliens that Joe Biden let into the country but Hunter is more concerned about who is going to clean up his hotel room after his benders," Abigail Jackson, White House spokeswoman, told Fox News Digital. "This sort of callous, self-interested maliciousness from the entire Biden Crime Family is exactly why Joe Biden left office with record-low approval ratings," Jackson added. The administration has sent those believed or known to be from designated foreign terrorist organizations, like MS-13, to the prison in El Salvador, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to ramp up immigration operations across the country, including in sanctuary cities. Meanwhile, many people in the country illegally have opted to self-deport, as the Department of Homeland Security is offering $1,000 and free travel out of the country for those without an additional criminal background. Democrats have repeatedly gotten into hot water for mentioning the service and agricultural industries to counteract Trump's stances on immigration. Hunter Biden slammed the Trump administration's immigration policies on a recent podcast interview. Picture:/AFP Famously, Kelly Osbourne was slammed for saying, "If you kick every Latino out of this country, then who is going to be cleaning your toilets? Donald Trump?" on "The View" in 2015, which she later apologized for. "We have a shortage of workers in our country, and you see even in Florida, some of the farmers and the growers saying, 'Why are you shipping these immigrants up North? We need them to pick the crops down here,'" Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in 2022 when she was speaker of the House. More recently, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, faced scrutiny for remarks at the South by Southwest Festival in March. "How many of you are sending your kids to college?" Crockett said. "How many of you are sending your kids to college to go and work on the farms?" "Now, how many of you are looking to send your kids into hospitality after this college education so that they can go and make the beds at the hotels?" the Democrat asked. "How many of you are planning to send your kids to college – because that's what we do, we send everybody to college – how many of you are planning to send your kids to college so that they can then go and build these houses?" Crockett continued. In the interview, the former president's son also called both President Donald Trump and El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele a "dictator," and referred to the Central American nation's terrorism confinement center as a likely "death camp." "What we're going to do is we're going to send masked men to this marginalized group and we are going to take them, put them on planes, put them on buses, put them on trains, and send them to a prison camp in a foreign country," he said in an interview with the "Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan" YouTube channel. "What am I describing right then? Am I describing Germany? Am I describing the United States right now? Because I will tell you what, if you think that the prison in El Salvador is not a f---ing concentration camp, you're out of your f---ing mind." Biden was granted a pardon by his father in December for any crimes he "has committed or may have committed" dating back to 2014. Biden said his son was "being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" after he was convicted in two federal cases in 2024 for tax and firearm offenses. "I have admitted and taken responsibility for my mistakes during the darkest days of my addiction – mistakes that have been exploited to publicly humiliate and shame me and my family for political sport," Hunter Biden said in a statement at the time. "Is it really a surprise that Hunter Biden has no respect for Americans who are upset about the criminal illegal aliens let into our country by Joe Biden? Under Biden's reckless open-border policies, terrorists, gang members, murderers, and child pedophiles were released into American communities," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated in response to Biden's podcast comments. "These policies had real consequences. Young Americans, like Laken Riley and Jocelyn Nungaray, lost their lives because of illegal aliens who should have never been in this country. Just two days ago, two illegal aliens who entered our country and were released under President Biden shot and nearly killed one of our brave off-duty CBP officers. "President Trump and Secretary Noem will never abandon these victims or their families. DHS will continue to deliver on the mandate of the American people to make America safe again," she added. Originally published as 'Callous, self-interested': White House serves stinging rebuke at Hunter Biden after his profanity-laced rant against Donald Trump's immigration policies
Sky News AU
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘Page not found': Brooke Shields podcast interview slamming ‘precious' Meghan Markle mysteriously vanishes
Brooke Shields' recent podcast interview in which she vented about Meghan Markle's 'precious' behavior has been deleted by podcast host India Hicks, it can be revealed. Shields went viral last week after revealing her candid thoughts about the ex-working royal during an episode of Hicks' podcast 'An Unexpected Journey' that was published via Substack. In the now-deleted episode, Shields recalled the time she cut off one of Markle's favourite anecdotes while appearing on stage with the Duchess. The Duchess of Sussex and the Blue Lagoon star were both tapped to sit on a panel marking International Woman's Day at the prestigious South by Southwest Festival last year. During the notorious appearance, Markle referenced the time she wrote a letter to Procter and Gamble as a child asking them to gender-neutralise a dishwashing soap commercial. The story has been repeated multiple times, including during Meghan Markle's Vanity Fair cover story she negotiated after she began dating Prince Harry. 'Meghan said, 'I didn't think only women wash dishes,'' Shields recalled. 'It wasn't fair. So I wrote to the company. And when I was 11, I wrote my first letter and when I was 11...' and she kept saying she was 11!" The entertainment industry veteran sensed that Markle's oft-repeated story about writing letters to a detergent company was hardly riveting for the audience. "It was just too precious," Shields explained to as to why she decided to chime in. "And I was like, they're not going to want to sit here for 45 minutes and listen to anybody be precious or serious.' The Endless Love star explained that she did not intend to be 'rude' to the ex-working royal but wanted to lighten the mood after Markle's earnest story. "Excuse me, I'm so sorry. I've got to interrupt you there for one minute,' she said. "I was trying not to be rude, but I wanted to be funny because it was so serious. "I just want to give everybody here a context as to how we're different," she told the crowd.' The actress then pointed out to Markle how when she was the same age she was playing a prostitute - referring to her controversial role in the 1978 film, Pretty Baby - which drew immediate laughter from the audience. "The place went insane. And then luckily, it was more relaxed after that," Shields said. As of Wednesday, all traces of the podcast have disappeared from Hicks' Substack page, with the previous link now returning a 'page not found' message. The Sussexes employ an extensive team of in-house media advisors who regularly reach out to news outlets and mastheads to respond to publicity about the Duke and Duchess. Among the team, Harry and Meghan employ both Los Angeles and London-based communications executives to handle their media relations in North America and Europe, respectively. The Sussexes recently hired a chief communications officer and a separate director of communications to help manage their public images. Last month, Forbes reported that the Sussexes have beefed up their media team even further and added external firm Method Communications to the line up. is not suggesting that Markle or her team pressured Hicks or Shields to remove the podcast episode, only that the episode has been removed from Hicks' Substack.
Sky News AU
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘Excuse me': Brooke Shields unleashes on ‘precious' Meghan Markle after ‘rude' encounter on South by Southwest panel
Model and actress Brooke Shields has spoken out about the viral moment she dared to interrupt Meghan Markle during an awkward onstage encounter. The Duchess of Sussex and the Blue Lagoon star were both tapped to sit on a panel marking International Woman's Day at the prestigious South by Southwest Festival last year. During the appearance, Markle referenced the time she wrote a letter to Procter and Gamble as a child asking them to gender-neutralise a dishwashing soap commercial. The story has been repeated multiple times, including during Meghan Markle's Vanity Fair cover story she negotiated after she began dating Prince Harry. In a twist, Vanity Fair later deleted the anecdote from their piece after the magazine's fact checkers were unable to substantiate Markle's version of events. Shields, 60, opened up about her decision to cut off Markle's favourite story during a podcast interview hosted by King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks. 'Meghan said, 'I didn't think only women wash dishes,'' Shields recalled. 'It wasn't fair. So I wrote to the company. And when I was 11, I wrote my first letter and when I was 11...' and she kept saying she was 11!" The entertainment industry veteran sensed that Markle's oft-repeated story about writing letters to a detergent company was hardly riveting for the audience. "It was just too precious," Shields explained to as to why she decided to chime in. "And I was like, they're not going to want to sit here for 45 minutes and listen to anybody be precious or serious.' The Endless Love star explained that she did not intend to be 'rude' to the ex-working royal but wanted to lighten the mood after Markle's earnest story. "Excuse me, I'm so sorry. I've got to interrupt you there for one minute,' she said. "I was trying not to be rude, but I wanted to be funny because it was so serious. "I just want to give everybody here a context as to how we're different," she told the crowd.' The actress then pointed out to Markle how when she was the same age she was playing a prostitute - referring to her controversial role in the 1978 film, Pretty Baby - which drew immediate laughter from the audience. "The place went insane. And then luckily, it was more relaxed after that," Shields said.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Italian actor Michele Morrone shares his experience working with Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick
Italian actor Michele Morrone, best known for his role in 365 Days, will be seen in a key role alongside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in 'Another Simple Favor'. Italian actor Michele Morrone , best known for his role in 365 Days, will be seen in a key role alongside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in 'Another Simple Favor'. Morrone plays the role of Dante Versano, a mysterious man from Blake Lively's character Emily's past, who is now set to marry him in a dreamy setting in Italy's Capri, as per a press note. As the release date of 'Another Simple Favor' is around the corner, Michele opened up about his experience working with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. Extending his admiration for Anna Kendrick, Michele said, "She's so focused on her work. She is so talented. I don't think that there could be any other actress playing the role of Stephanie." For Blake, he added, "Blake is one of the most polite, gentle, and truly professional co-stars that I've ever had in my career." The official synopsis of the project read, "Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square." Directed by Paul Feig, the film premiered at the South by Southwest Festival on March 7, 2025, and is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on May 1.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedians Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer try NADC Burger at SXSW. Watch their reaction
NADC Burger left comedians Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer nearly speechless — for all the right reasons. The pair were spotted devouring the burgers, born from a collaboration between professional skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee, at a Por Osos vodka party in south Austin during the South by Southwest Festival. "This is so good," Kreischer says as he closes his eyes in what appears to be pure bliss. "This is so good. "It's good with the vodka, too," Frankland Lee agrees. "Actually, we've been talking about doing, like, a secret menu. Yeah! We could have a little secret — like, 'Yo, wanna turn this thing into two bears one burger?' We could spike it with a little Por Osos. Should we do that?" "Perfect, I love secret menus," Segura says. "Yeah, you should," Kreischer says around a mouthful. "We should do it," Frankland Lee confirms. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer speechless after trying NADC Burger at SXSW
