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Why Trump's constant attacks and his sniping with Elon Musk helps him and keeps the media scrambling
Donald Trump is relishing all this, flaming every target in sight – or trying to put out fires in Los Angeles – as a president who loves being at war. Elon Musk, clearly missing the spotlight, is using X as a weapon, calling for his former pal's impeachment – but deleting his tweet tying Trump to Jeffrey Epstein in what might be viewed as an apology. Gavin Newsom is all fired up, daring Trump's border czar to arrest him and accusing the president of inflaming the situation by dispatching the National Guard over his objections. Trump Border Czar Responds To Newsom's 'Arrest Me' Challenge As California Riots Over Ice Raids The media are eagerly drinking from the Trump fire hose in the greatest, most entertaining breakup since Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were denouncing each other. But several journalists were injured covering the violent L.A. protests, even as they reported that the vast majority of demonstrators are peaceful. And for me, it meant a crazy hour of television. Read On The Fox News App We made lots of last-minute changes on "Media Buzz," but the biggest one involved ABC correspondent and anchor Terry Moran. I was tapping out the script on my phone during commercial breaks. For reasons I'll never be able to fathom, Moran posted a scathing attack on White House domestic policy chief Stephen Miller, calling him a "world-class hater." He also put Trump in the same category. Liberals, Anti-trump Figures Bash Abc For Suspending Terry Moran Over Social Media Rant On Maria Bartiromo's show, which airs before mine, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Moran should be suspended or fired. Shortly after we went off the air, ABC suspended Moran, saying he had violated company standards. I'll never fathom why he blew up his career. You can't overcover a public meltdown like this – Trump now saying Musk had "worn thin" and he'd asked him to leave – but journalists have a high-minded justification for the low-rent sniping. The president's entire agenda is wrapped up in the not-so-beautiful bill, including border funding, tax cuts, food stamps and trimming the Medicaid rolls. The measure passed the House by a single vote because a number of hard-line Republicans agree with Musk that it's a "disgusting abomination" which, at a minimum, would boost the deficit by $2.4 billion over 10 years. But Trump is like a movie studio mogul who simultaneously moves from one sound stage to the next. And that is a challenge to journalists who race to keep up–but also boosts ratings as he constantly taking questions from the reporters and producers he also denigrates. It's a love-hate relationship, but lately, mostly hate. Bold Move To Keep Americans Safe From 'Terrorists' Is Basis For Us Travel Ban For Some African Nations Trump issued a travel ban on 12 countries, mostly in the Middle East and Africa. Big story. Trump brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the U.S., after saying it couldn't be done, and the mistakenly deported Salvadoran will face charges of human trafficking of illegal migrants – months after the Supreme Court ordered his return. Trump is battling elite law firms, many of which are caving and agreeing to provide up to $125 million in free services rather than lose access to classified material that would cause an exodus of clients. Big story. Trump backed off on criticizing Vladimir Putin after that incredible Ukrainian drone strike decimated a third of the Russian fleet, thousands of miles away. Now he says he may walk away from a war in which Putin has no conceivable interest in peace. Big story. Zelenskyy Dismisses Trump's Claim That Russia Wants Peace, Says He Knows Putin 'Much Better' Trump issued a wave of controversial pardons, especially one for a man who committed fraud by stealing from his employees, which came after his mother, a big-time GOP donor, paid $1 million to get face time with the president at a Mar-a-Lago fundraising dinner. Now he avoids a jail term and having to make over $4 million in restitution to his victims. Big story. Trump is freezing funds for Harvard and investigating the Harvard Law Review. Big stories. Subscribe To Howie's Media Buzzmeter Podcast, A Riff On The Day's Hottest Stories Trump has ordered an investigation of Joe Biden and the undisputed coverup of his mental decline, arguing that his actions could be overturned if top aides were making the decisions. Huge story. But the coverage has been muted, in part because the press doesn't take it seriously and Democrats don't want to fuel any story that involves more visibility for Biden. This nonstop gusher may deflect criticism that Trump is profiting from the presidency by selling meme coins and other items that once would have prompted an uproar. By the time you read this, the president may have made news on several other controversial subjects. It's a strategy that helps him and, in many ways, the media that are always scrambling to keep article source: Why Trump's constant attacks and his sniping with Elon Musk helps him and keeps the media scrambling
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22-05-2025
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Bruce Springsteen releases digital downloads of his live anti-Trump speeches
Bruce Springsteen released digital downloads of his live anti-Trump rants on Wednesday in the latest escalation of his feud against the sitting president. Highlights from the singer-songwriter's Manchester, England show from last week were made available on streaming services that morning, which included four songs and two attacks against President Donald Trump. "The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock 'n' roll, in dangerous times," Springsteen said. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about, and has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration. Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experience to rise with us, raise your voices against the authoritarianism, and let freedom ring." Kid Rock Calls Out Bruce Springsteen's Anti-trump Rant On European Tour, Says It Was A 'Punk Move' In another, he accused "a majority of our elected representatives" of failing to protect the people from "the abuses of an unfit president and a rogue government." "They're rolling back historic civil rights legislation that has led to a more just and plural society, removing residents off American streets," Springsteen said. Read On The Fox News App Fox News Digital reached out to Springsteen's publicist for comment. This was the same day Trump posted an edited video of himself appearing to knock Springsteen down with a golf ball. Although Springsteen has been a longtime Trump critic, his Manchester rant got more attention after it was noticed by Trump himself, who posted a response on Truth Social. Bruce Springsteen Endorses Kamala Harris In New Instagram Video: 'Vision Of America' "I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States. Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he's not a talented guy — Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our Country," Trump wrote. Springsteen appeared to avoid a question regarding this new "feud" with Trump on article source: Bruce Springsteen releases digital downloads of his live anti-Trump speeches
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20-05-2025
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Comey claims he had no 'dark intention' with '86 47' seashell post, isn't scared of Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey told MSNBC Monday that he had no ill intent with his controversial "86 47" Instagram post and that he is not intimidated by President Donald Trump's administration. Comey posted a photo of shells on Thursday that were configured to say "86 47." The number "86" generally means to get rid of something or someone and "47" refers to Trump being the 47th president. Some saw this as a threat, but Comey maintained he thought it was a clever political statement against Trump and didn't have any violent intentions. MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace asked Comey, "Between posting the picture and getting a call from the Secret Service, did you have any sort of gut check of like, 'Well, they've audited me in an extraordinary way. I was under investigation for years after he fired me.' …Did you have any regret about posting the picture?" "I regret the distraction and the controversy around it," Comey replied. "But again, it's hard to have regret about something that, even in hindsight, looks to me to be totally innocent." Former Fbi Director James Comey Meets With Secret Service After Controversial '86 47' Post "I didn't have a gut check. In the Trump era, I've been investigated a lot, audited a lot, and so it's not my first rodeo. I'm, in some strange way, the relationship he can't get over," he said of the president. Read On The Fox News App "I really thought that I was done [with Trump]. I was in another life. I was a grandfather and an author, wearing sweaters and jeans. And then I went for a walk on the beach and posted a silly picture of shells that I thought was a clever way to express a political viewpoint. And actually I still think it is," he added. "I don't see it the way some people are still saying it is, but again, I don't want any part of any violence. I've never been associated with violence, and so that's why I took it down." Comey, who also has a thriller novel out this week, said that his wife noticed the shells as they were leaving the beach and she knew the "86" phrase as a restaurant server to mean taking something off the menu. He claimed as a kid he thought it meant to leave or ditch a place. "I actually didn't think of it as political speech by me, but I thought, 'What a clever way to express a political view,'" Comey said as he marveled over the detail. "The shells were the same color for each of the letters… It took a lot of work. Somebody with artistic flair did that, and I have a hard time believing it was anybody with a dark intention, and it certainly was no dark intention on my part or my spouse's part." Flashback: Comey Had Another Anti-trump Seashell Photo Moment During 2024 Election When asked what would happen if Trump politicizes the government against him, Comey said, "The first thing I'll do is stand up and defend myself, because I'm not afraid. I believe in the rule of law in this country. It's under attack, but it exists." In a statement to Fox News Digital, Harrison Fields, special assistant to the president and principal deputy press secretary, responded, "Disgraced former FBI Director James Comey, whom President Trump fired for gross incompetence and unfitness for the role, suffers from an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome." Fields added that Comey's "recent doubling down on incomprehensible and dangerous rhetoric directed at President Trump underscores his derangement and commitment to divisiveness and politics rather than loyalty to the country. The appropriate federal agencies are investigating his inexcusable actions and will take prompt action if warranted." The U.S. Secret Service has already interviewed Comey about the situation, and FBI Director Kash Patel said in an X post on Thursday, "We are aware of the recent social media post by former FBI Director James Comey, directed at President Trump. We are in communication with the Secret Service and Director Curran. Primary jurisdiction is with SS on these matters and we, the FBI, will provide all necessary support." Comey and Trump have been fierce rivals since Trump fired him in 2017. Comey, a former Republican, endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for president in 2020 and 2024. Trump referred to Comey as a "dirty cop" this week in the aftermath of the seashell article source: Comey claims he had no 'dark intention' with '86 47' seashell post, isn't scared of Trump
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27-04-2025
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WHCA president opens dinner highlighting Trump's absence and ‘extremely difficult' year for the press
White House Correspondents' Association President Eugene Daniels kicked off the group's annual dinner Saturday night with pointed remarks about President Donald Trump's absence, and a broader complaint about what he called an "extremely difficult" year for the press. "I know this has been an extremely difficult year for all of you. It's been difficult for this association," Daniels said. "We've been tested, attacked, but every single day our members get up, they run to the White House, plane, train, automobile with one mission, holding the powerful accountable." Daniels, who recently joined MSNBC full-time after his stint at Politico, made the comments within the first minutes of the dinner, noting to the crowd, "This dinner is going to feel a little different than usual. There's no president, there's no comedian." White House Correspondents' Dinner Host Says 'No One Wants' Trump To Show Up Saturday's event marked another year without Trump, who opted to skip the dinner throughout his first term as well. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also declined to attend. President Joe Biden attended all three dinners held during his tenure; the 2021 dinner in his first year in office was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Read On The Fox News App Traditionally, the event has featured a comedian poking fun at the media and official Washington, as well as the sitting president doing a stand-up routine. The event also traditionally raises money for scholarships and programs supporting the WHCA's work. It often features a star-studded crowd from the media, politics, and Hollywood. A major break from tradition this year was the lack of a comedian roasting the sitting president. Daniels announced last month that comic Amber Ruffin's scheduled performance had been canceled, calling it part of a "re-envisioning" of the dinner. In a memo to WHCA members, Daniels said he wanted to shift the night's focus away from "the politics of division" and toward celebrating journalism and free press initiatives. Anti-trump Comedian Jokes She Was Booted From Whca For 'Talking Sh--' The decision to cancel Ruffin came one day after White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich criticized the WHCA's selection, calling the liberal Ruffin a "2nd-rate comedian" on X, and noting her previous hostility toward the Trump administration. Ruffin responded on Seth Meyers' late-nght show with a sharp, satirical skit. Mocking the idea of political fairness for "both sides," she joked, "We have a free press so that we can be nice to Republicans at fancy dinners." Ruffin also commented that "when bad people do bad things, you have to treat them fairly and respectfully." Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture This year's dinner comes amid heightened tensions between the press and the Trump White House. Some media outlets have accused the administration of sidelining traditional news organizations at official events. Earlier this year, the Trump administration barred the Associated Press from some press pool events after they chose to disregard Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. A federal judge ruled that the White House's actions violated the Constitution, though the administration has appealed the decision. It also removed the traditional wire service slot in the rotating press article source: WHCA president opens dinner highlighting Trump's absence and 'extremely difficult' year for the press
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24-04-2025
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Kent State student's violent anti-Trump art display spurs outrage
A Kent State University student art exhibit featuring a violent image of President Donald Trump was taken down last Thursday after it spurred outrage. The exhibit depicted the president's head on a stake with blood pouring down his face. Alongside it read the message, "We only have to get lucky once." According to the campus newspaper The Kent Stater, the depiction was part of a student's senior thesis project. Other government officials were similarly displayed with their heads on stakes, the report said. A painting of The Last Supper with Trump and his allies was also reportedly featured in the student project. New Bombshell Study Reveals 'Assassination Culture' Spreading On The Left Under President Trump The exhibit, which was prominently displayed in front of a window of Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts last week, caused a social media frenzy after photos of it were shared online. Read On The Fox News App Kent State President Todd Diacon released a statement on April 19 addressing the controversy. "In recent days, considerable social media attention has been paid to a display of student art produced in a class within our Bachelor of Fine Arts program. The work depicted violence toward elected officials and in no way reflected the point of view of Kent State," the president said. Diacon explained that after the university learned of the project on Wednesday evening, it put up a barrier to limit access to only those who wanted to see the image. The student then voluntarily took the project down last Thursday. Violent Attacks From Anti-musk, Anti-trump Protesters Plague Nation, Compel Gop Lawmakers To Take Precautions Diacon said the art exhibit led to strong reactions on both sides, including threats of violence. He lamented how the controversy had played out on social media and defended the university for responding in a timely manner. "Depictions of political violence are especially problematic for Kent State. We know from our history what happens when polarized viewpoints intersect with violence. We have addressed what took place this past week. We regret that some purveyors of information on social media chose not to update their coverage when the art was voluntarily removed and thus contributed to a confused account of what took place," he said. "To reiterate: The artwork was removed voluntarily and quickly." Diacon also affirmed the university's commitment to upholding freedom of speech under the First Amendment. He thanked the student artist for taking down the exhibit "given the sensitivities of the history of violence on our campus." Kent State was the site of an infamous 1970 massacre during an anti-war rally. A Kent State spokesperson referred Fox News Digital to Diacon's public statement. Student Rorke McCullough, who created the project, and the White House did not respond to requests for article source: Kent State student's violent anti-Trump art display spurs outrage
