Trump, Harris play politics over recent hurricanes
09 Oct
Politics

Trump, Harris play politics over recent hurricanes

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Politics tamfitronics Democratic presidential nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks during a presidential debate hosted by ABC as Republican presidential nominee, former US President Donald Trump, listens, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024. — ReutersWith Hurricane Helene in the southeast region causing pervasive damage across states, along with Hurricane Milton devastatingly entering Florida, Donald Trump grasped the opportunity to gain an upper hand in the presidential campaigning by using misinformation as a political strategy.Trump falsely claimed that FEMA misemployed the disaster funds on migrants under Biden administration, exacerbating his controversial stance on migration.The narrative not only makes the migrants more vulnerable but also creates a sense of scepticism in the storm-stricken communities regarding the abuse of allocated funds. Trump accused the Democrat government of being "incompetent and inefficient". Similarly, the current vice...
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‘Taking After Your Grampa’: Donald Trump’s Granddaughter Kai Stuns Golf Fans With Her ‘Solid’ Skills
09 Oct
Politics

‘Taking After Your Grampa’: Donald Trump’s Granddaughter Kai Stuns Golf Fans With Her ‘Solid’ Skills

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Politics tamfitronics “I… just focus on golf,” said an ecstatic Kai Trump. She said so when the young athlete was asked about her future plans. Golf? And not politics? Well, the community was amazed to hear Donald Trump’s granddaughter choosing the sport over a career in her grandfather’s footsteps. What got them really surprised, however, was her latest social media post alongside content creator Garrett Clark.The 17-year-old golfer shared a series of pictures and videos on her Instagram handle alongside the famous golfing influencer. “Just having fun,”wrote the teenage athlete as she showcased her golf swings, chipping game, and more through the post. Suffice it to say, her skills sure left an impression on people’s minds.Seeing her skills, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the female athlete recently also took to verbally commit to...
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Column: Trump’s storm recovery lies aren’t just a political disaster. They’re dangerous.
09 Oct
Politics

Column: Trump’s storm recovery lies aren’t just a political disaster. They’re dangerous.

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Politics tamfitronics You can’t predict the weather, but you can predict the politics that accompany major weather events. Good leaders respond promptly to disasters because it’s the humane thing to do and it’s their job. But the cold hard truth is that helping Americans in need also presents a great campaigning opportunity. Rendering relief on a public stage is a winning strategy. No matter the party, optics matter.But when the effort to boost one’s polling numbers involves suppressing life-saving information and critical relief, it’s clear that American politics have hit a cynical apex.Just as climate change is contributing to destructive storms with devastating frequency, the Republican Party’s shift to the far right is resulting in another sort of unrelenting, destructive deluge: disaster misinformation.Hurricane Helene, the second-deadliest hurricane behind Katrina to strike the U.S. mainland...
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