THROWBACK THURSDAY
Donald Trump was in Walter Reed on Oct. 3, 2020, with Covid—but it was not clear just how ill he was.
On the one hand, Trump’s pulmonologist, Dr. Sean Dooley, said the president told him, “I feel like I could walk out of here today.” That was in an on-camera, no-questions briefing on the hospital steps. Feet away, Mark Meadows, Trump’s chief of staff briefed reporters off-camera and appeared to be behind a more alarming statement.
“The president’s vitals over the last 24 hours were very concerning and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care. We’re still not on a clear path to a full recovery,” the statement said. Read more.
BEAST OF THE DAY
Melania Trump released the equivalent of an October surprise on her own husband Thursday by posting a video affirming her strong support for abortion rights.
Former President Donald Trump has bragged about appointing conservative Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade. But his wife is making it perfectly clear on the heels of the election that she sees things differently.
“Individual freedom is a fundamental principle that I safeguard,” the former first lady says in a brief clip posted on social media. “Without a doubt, there is no room for compromise when it comes to this essential right that all women possess from birth. Individual freedom. What does my body, my choice really mean?” She’s expected to say more about her diverging views in her forthcoming memoir “Melania.” Read more.
SHAMELESS PLUG
Joanna Coles and Samantha Bee have plenty to talk about on The Daily Beast Podcast whose second episode is out now—and they’re talking politics and Survivor Secrets with Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett.
Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast players.
