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Donald Trump’s Racist NYC Rally Was Vile. It Was Also Political Suicide
By David Rothkopf
The Madison Square Garden rally, operatic in its repulsive bigotry, will almost certainly alienate more voters who might have voted for Trump.
Elon Musk Sued by Philly DA Over $1M Sweepstakes: ‘Illegal Lottery’
By David Gardner
The tech billionaire faces the first legal challenge to try and block his daily giveaway.
Trump Campaign Worker Blows Whistle on ‘Grift’ and Bugging Plot
By Michael Isikoff
A bombshell email claims millions were funneled from campaign to “overcharging” firms—and some went to a top Kamala Harris donor.
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‘F*** These Racists’: Geraldo Rivera Tears Into MAGA After Trump’s MSG Rally
By Will Neal
The former Fox News host told Latino voters that a vote for Trump is a “vote against self-respect.”
Trump Vows to Let Anti-Vax RFK Jr. ‘Go Wild’ on Health Policy if Elected
By Janna Brancolini
The former third-party presidential candidate dropped out of the race in exchange for a Cabinet post if Trump wins.
CNN Data Guru: Why Fewer People Might Bother to Vote in 2024
It’s possible that voter turnout could be lower this time around than four years ago.
AOC Nails Purpose of Trump’s ‘Mini Jan. 6 Rally’ at MSG
“They either want to win this election or they are using rhetoric of taking it by force,” the congresswoman told MSNBC.
Steve Bannon Giving Weekly Civics Classes in Federal Prison
This, from the man serving time for defying multiple subpoenas issued as part of a Congressional investigation into the January 6 Capitol Riots.
1. Jon Stewart Sticking With ‘Daily Show’ Long Past Election
GOING STRONG
“I was really hoping they’d allow me to do every other Monday, but I’ll just have to suck it up,” the host joked.
2. Eric Adams Takes Aim at Trump Over ‘Hateful’ MSG Rally
DEFLECT! DEFLECT!
The NYC mayor’s criticism of racist rhetoric at the Republican campaign’s latest event comes as he gears up to battle criminal charges of bribery and fraud.
3. Hulk Hogan Appears to Make Crass ‘Hawk Tuah’ Reference
MAGA CARNIVAL
Some media outlets suggested the retired wrestler was making a boorish oral sex joke.
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