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New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Sean Hannity urges others to move to ‘Free State of Florida' if Mamdani is elected
Fox News host Sean Hannity has claimed there will be a 'mass exodus' out of the state of New York if Democrat Zohran Mamdani is elected as the city's mayor in November—warning that many companies will choose to relocate to Florida in order to avoid 'burdensome regulations and high taxes.' Hannity, 63, who himself moved to the Sunshine State from New York in January, made the claims during an appearance on his fiancée Ainsley Earhardt's show, 'Fox & Friends,' during which he discussed the Democratic party's plummeting approval rating. According to a new poll by Quinnipiac University, 72% of voters disapprove of the Democrats in Congress, while just 19% gave the party a positive rating. However, the numbers were not much better for congressional Republicans, who received a 62% disapproval rating from voters. 5 Fox News host Sean Hannity has claimed there will be a 'mass exodus' out of the state of New York if Democrat Zohran Mamdani is elected as the city's mayor in November on 'Fox & Friends.' Fox News While sharing his views on the rating—which he noted is at an all-time low—Hannity suggested that it may be related to the political party's choice of spokespeople, mocking the likes of Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the other members of a group known as 'the squad,' before taking aim at Mamdani. Mamdani, 33, who won the Democratic mayoral primary in June, is now being largely viewed as one of the leading new voices of his political party—however, Hannity claimed that his policies will likely lead to many New York residents fleeing the state, suggesting that his fellow Fox News hosts may want to get ahead of the trend by joining him in Florida. 'If they want to go with Mamdani as the Mayor of New York City, I invite you all to come and broadcast your show as I do, originate your show in the free state of Florida,' he said. 'Because there is going to be a mass exodus out of the state of New York the likes of which we have never seen.' 5 Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary in June. Getty Images Addressing the impact on New York City's economy, the Fox News host went on to warn that many businesses have already made the decision to set up bases in Florida—and will likely turn even more attention to the Southern state in the event of a Mamdani victory in November's mayoral election. 'What a lot of people don't know—and it's a pretty fascinating phenomenon—is that Wall Street South is already here,' he added. 'All these companies, they don't just have offices in Southern Florida, no, they've got half their companies down here now. 'The reason is because of burdensome regulation, high taxes, they've chased them out. And they're just going to pick up and leave completely now.' 5 'Wall Street South is already here,' Hannity said about companies moving from New York to Florida. 'All these companies, they don't just have offices in Southern Florida, no, they've got half their companies down here now.' TTstudio – When asked about Mamdani's fellow mayoral candidates, Hannity urged Fox News viewers not to count out Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, claiming that there may still be a 'lane' for him in the election, particularly given that independent runner Andrew Cuomo is closing in on Mamdani in the polls. 'So, Mamdani's numbers have been going down. It looked like it might have been a slam dunk in the beginning—I'm not so sure,' he said, before calling attention to the fact that there are three other left-leaning politicians in the race: Cuomo, Eric Adams, and Jim Walden, which may prove to be of benefit to Sliwa. 5 'Mamdani's numbers have been going down. It looked like it might have been a slam dunk in the beginning—I'm not so sure,' Hannity said. Paul Martinka 'Cuomo is definitely leading in terms of coming into second place. But you've got three leftists on the ticket besides Mamdani and, sorry, Eric Adams is not polling particularly well, [although] I know there's going to be a lot of money thrown in his direction,' Hannity said. 'But if all three of them stay in the race and Mamdani stays in the race, I do believe—it's an outside shot—but it does create a lane for Curtis Sliwa, who has been a longtime friend of mine. He really is Mr. New York, he loves New York City.' Hannity went on to describe Sliwa as a 'Giuliani 2.0,' referring to Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's disgraced former attorney who served as Mayor between 1994 and 2001. Start and end your day informed with our newsletters Morning Report and Evening Update: Your source for today's top stories Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters The conservative pundit noted that Sliwa has a 'very hard' road ahead of him, given New York City's long-standing affiliation with the Democratic party, but insisted that if the left is split between multiple candidates, the Republican candidate could still have a shot at a win. Earhardt and Hannity went on to discuss Mamdani's 'socialist, Marxist' policies, with the latter describing them as 'madness' and 'insanity.' Though Hannity believes that a Mamdani victory in the election would prompt a 'mass exodus' from New York, real estate experts have insisted that it's too early to begin making those kind of predictions—particularly when it comes to the city's wealthiest residents. 5 Hannity discussed Mamdani's 'socialist, Marxist' policies, describing them as 'madness' and 'insanity.' Getty Images Luxury real estate broker Donna Olshan told earlier this month that, while she has received some 'nervous calls' from her clients, she believes it's highly unlikely that long-term residents will simply up and leave New York and move elsewhere. 'It's way too early to see how this will affect the luxury market in Manhattan,' Olshan said earlier this month. 'Have I gotten nervous calls? Yes, but at the end of the day, most people are not going to pick up roots and move somewhere else because they don't like the mayor and are afraid of the direction the city will go in.' Still, Mamdani's policies are already influencing the New York City real estate market, with Olshan revealing that right after the primary, a buyer submitted a low offer on an apartment she was representing—in an attempt to secure a 'Mamadani discount.' 'I thought this was ironic,' Olshan adds. 'They were perfectly happy to live in New York City—even with Mamdani—if they could get a discount on an apartment.' And while Manhattan residents may have previously looked to places like Palm Beach as an alternative home base, figures show that these trends have changed. Instead, city dwellers who want to leave the Big Apple are now seeking alternative residences in places much closer to home, like Suffolk and Nassau. 'It appears that more Manhattan residents are interested in staying within the New York City metro, but outside the city proper,' senior economist Joel Berner said.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Dem gender clinic whistleblower rips Gavin Newsom for dodging question on treatment for kids
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declined to give a direct answer when asked what age is too young for children to undergo transgender surgeries. Speaking on former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan's podcast, Newsom called the topic a 'major problem' for the Democratic Party but stopped short of explaining his personal stance. 'Yeah, I mean look, now that I have a nine-year-old, just became nine, come on, man,' Newsom said when asked whether children as young as eight should be treated. Jamie Reed, a self-described Democrat and a transgender clinic whistleblower, said she wasn't satisfied with the governor's response on 'Fox & Friends.' 'He does not answer the question,' Reed said. 'And for a lifelong Democrat like myself, I am incredibly disappointed that the party, this person who wants to be the leader of the party, is still not able to answer the basic science questions.' During the podcast, Newsom suggested that the debate around transgender surgeries for minors likely played a 'very significant' role in the 2024 election and may have hurt Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for the presidency. Reed said Newsom's hesitation to clarify his stance may be linked to a broader lack of education on the controversial health issue. 5 Jamie Reed, a clinic whistleblower, called out Gov. Gavin Newsom for dodging the question. Fox News 'I think part of why he pivots and doesn't answer the question is because the best answer from the Democrats right now needs to be first an apology,' she said. 'We got this wrong. We have hurt children and families, and we are sorry.' The issue of transgender treatments for minors, while a rare occurrence in the United States, has been a heated debate between the Trump administration and California. 5 Speaking on former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan's podcast, Newsom called the topic a 'major problem' for the Democratic Party but stopped short of explaining his personal stance. Youtube / Shawn Ryan Show In February, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a memo reminding hospitals and federally funded healthcare providers in California that they need to continue offering gender treatments, such as hormone therapy and surgeries for transgender youths. The statement was in response to the Trump administration issuing a directive that could freeze or stop federal funding to programs that provide this type of care. Reed accused Newsom of minimizing the seriousness of the issue by not having a stronger position on the topic. 5 The statement was in response to the Trump administration issuing a directive that could freeze or stop federal funding to programs that provide this type of care. The Free Press 5 Protesters for and against gender-affirming care for transgender minors demonstrate outside the Supreme Court on Dec. 4, 2024. AP 5 The issue of transgender treatments for minors, while a rare occurrence in the United States, has been a heated debate between the Trump administration and California. KMOV 'Gavin acts like, in this interview, he doesn't understand what's going on in his own state,' she said. 'How could he run for president if he doesn't even understand the policies and how they impact families in his state?' In 2022, Newsom declared California a sanctuary state for families seeking the treatments for minors. He signed the bill as other states moved to ban such treatment for minors, including Tennessee, which at the time passed a law prohibiting it for young people who hadn't experienced puberty.
UPI
5 days ago
- Politics
- UPI
California Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York mayor
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani marches on Fifth Avenue at the 2025 New York City Gay Pride Parade in June. Zohran on Thursday received the endorsement of California Rep. Ro Khanna. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- California Democratic congressional lawmaker Ro Khanna announced on Fox & Friends Thursday morning that he will endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York. "He spent a lot of time talking about the cost of living in New York, in this country, and how we address it," Khanna said. He said Mamdani is a "very charismatic, relatable person." Host Lawrence B. Jones asked Khanna if he agrees with Mamdani's views on Israel. Mamdani has said that if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to New York, he'd have him arrested. He answered that he doesn't agree with Mamdani on every issue. He argued that the Democratic party should focus more on the working class. It should work to raise wages and have a more economically populist agenda. Since Mamdani won the Democratic primary for mayor, he's been seeking endorsements from higher-ranking progressives. Khanna fits that bill. The endorsement came after a breakfast meeting in New York hosted by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., where Mamdani met with a variety of Democratic representatives. Other endorsements Mamdani has gained include: Reps. Jerry Nadler,D-N.Y., and Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y. Espaillat initially endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo on Monday formally announced he is running as an independent for mayor, three weeks after he lost to Mamdani. Former Mayor Eric Adams announced last month that he will also run as an independent. Mamdani is expected to meet soon with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., The Hill reported.
Time Magazine
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time Magazine
Trump Kept Epstein Issue at Arm's Length. His Allies Did Not
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump frequently vowed to 'demolish the deep state' and leaned into conspiracy-laden rhetoric. But on the subject of Jeffrey Epstein—the convicted sex offender and financier whose death in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 fueled years of conspiratorial obsession—Trump was notably less eager to make bold promises than many of his closest allies. While the idea of a secret 'Epstein client list' became a fixation for far-right influencers and members of Trump's base, the candidate himself rarely brought up Epstein unprompted in campaign speeches or rallies. Instead, it was Trump's official and unofficial surrogates—many of whom now occupy top posts in his Administration—who repeatedly stoked expectations that explosive revelations were imminent, often suggesting prosecutions were coming and that thousands of pages of damning material would soon be released. Now many in Trump's base are accusing him of falling far short of what they expected him to do with the Epstein case, partly because of years of rhetoric from his allies that neither Trump nor his campaign did much to refute. After the Justice Department and FBI announced this month that there is no incriminating 'client list' and no further disclosures would be made, Trump lashed out at his own supporters who were calling on him to release the files. 'My PAST supporters have bought into this 'bull—t,' hook, line, and sinker,' he wrote on Truth Social. 'I don't want their support anymore!' But some of his supporters pointed out that it was Trump himself who had deployed Epstein's alleged client list as political ammunition a decade ago, as he was laying groundwork for his first presidential run. At the conservative conference known as CPAC in February 2015, when Trump was asked for his thoughts on former President Bill Clinton, he responded: 'Nice guy. Got a lot of problems coming up in my opinion with the famous island with Jeffrey Epstein. A lot of problems.' Asked later that year by Bloomberg about Clinton and the alleged sexual abuse that took place on Epstein's private Caribbean island, Trump said, 'That island was really a cesspool. There's no question about it. Just ask Prince Andrew. He'll tell you about it.' Here is a snapshot of what Trump and his top allies said about the Epstein files during the 2024 campaign season and into the early months of his second term. Trump's statements June 2, 2024 — Trump on Fox & Friends In a lengthy interview, Trump was asked about declassifying files from high-profile investigations. He didn't hesitate in agreeing to declassify files from investigations into the Sept. 11 attacks and the Jan. 6 insurrection. When asked about Epstein, he was more circumspect. Host Rachel Campos-Duffy: 'Would you declassify the Epstein files?' Trump: 'Yeah, yeah, I would. I guess I would. I think that less so, because you don't know — You don't want to affect people's lives if there's phony stuff in there, because there's a lot of phony stuff in that whole world. But I think I would, or at least—' Duffy: 'Do you think that would restore trust — help restore trust.' Trump: 'Yeah. I don't know about Epstein so much as I do the others. Certainly about the way he died. It'd be interesting to find out what happened there, because that was a weird situation and the cameras didn't happen to be working, etc., etc. But yeah, I'd go a long way toward that one.' Sept. 3, 2024 — Lex Fridman's podcast Trump was more assertive when asked by Friedman about releasing Epstein's client list. Trump: 'Yeah, I'd certainly take a look at it. … Yeah, I'd be inclined to do the Epstein, I'd have no problem with it.'Vice President J.D. Vance Trump announced Vance, a Republican Senator from Ohio, as his running mate in July 2024. Oct. 22, 2024 — Theo Von's podcast Two weeks before the election, Vance said on Von's program that the government should release files about the criminal investigation into Epstein. On July 16, Von reposted the clip on X with the caption: 'Yeah what changed?' Vance: 'Seriously, we need to release the Epstein list. That is an important thing.' FBI Director Kash Patel The staunch Trump defender who appeared on the campaign trail with Trump has peddled conspiracy theories about the Epstein case for years. In 2023, he wrote a book titled 'Government Gangsters: The Deep State, the Truth and the Battle for Our Democracy.' Dec. 23, 2023 — Patel on Truth Social 'Been calling for ALL of it to be released so the public can have accountability- we must find out who pedo'd around with Epstein: Barr totally failed' September 22, 2024 — Patel on Truth Social 'Anyone else want to see the Diddy list, that the FBI and DOJ have but wont release… just like Epstein blackbook? The Deep State won't end until we put @realDonaldTrump back at 1600 Penn' Jan. 30, 2025 — Patel at his Senate confirmation hearing Sen. Marsha Blackburn: 'So, will you work with me on this issue so we know who worked with Jeffrey Epstein in building these sex trafficking rings?' Patel: 'Absolutely, Senator.' May 28, 2025 — Patel on Fox News Host Bret Baier: 'You're not going to withhold information from the public?' Patel: 'I'm not going to withhold information from the American public, ever. … It takes time to go through years of investigations, years of political maneuvering, and years of cover-up.' June 6, 2025 — Patel on the Joe Rogan Experience Rogan: 'Is there evidence that there's video? Is there evidence that it was moved around?' Patel: 'You're going to get all that information. … That's literally what we're putting together. And we're going to give you every single thing we have and can.' Attorney General Pam Bondi Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department is the main government official tasked with reviewing and coordinating the release of any Epstein-related information. She had initially said that Epstein's client list was "sitting on my desk right now to review.' A DOJ memo later contradicted that statement, saying there was no evidence of such a list. Feb. 21, 2025 — Bondi on Fox News Host John Roberts: 'DOJ may be releasing the list of Jeffrey Epstein's clients? Will that really happen?' Bondi: 'It is sitting on my desk right now, to review.' Feb. 26, 2025 — Bondi on Fox News Host Jesse Watters: 'You said you have the Epstein files on your desk.' Bondi: 'I do.' March 1, 2025 — Bondi on Fox News Host Mark Levin: 'So once all that's gathered you're just going to put it out in the public…?' Bondi: 'Well, certainly, nothing can be withheld on that.' March 3, 2025 — Bondi on Fox News Bondi: 'A truckload of evidence arrived. It's now in the possession of the FBI. Kash is going to get me and himself really a detailed report as to why all these documents and evidence had been withheld.' FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Before joining the FBI, Bongino was a prominent right-wing podcaster who often raised questions about the handling of Epstein's case. May 1, 2023 - Bongino on "The Dan Bongino Show" 'There are a lot of people who are knee-deep in the Washington swamp who are not telling you the truth about serious allegations out there that Epstein may have had video and audio of people out there doing things they shouldn't have been doing.' Legal Counsel Alina Habba Trump's chief legal aide hyped up the release of the Epstein files earlier this year. In March, Trump named her interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. Feb. 27, 2025 — Trump's legal counsel Alina Habba on Piers Morgan Uncensored Morgan: 'Do you think that by releasing information from these files we are likely to see criminal actions being taken?' Habba: 'Absolutely. I think it would be negligent for us not to. You have to hold individuals who are indeed rapists, accountable. We have to have them tried, in my opinion.' March 11, 2025 — Habba on the Benny Johnson Show Habba: 'They are going through it. … When you are wanting to prosecute and actually do something with the information that you have, you have to make sure that you save the integrity of the investigation so that we can bring these people to justice…' March 25, 2025 — Habba on the Benny Johnson Show Habba: 'Those people that were crossing state lines and trafficking those girls or having sex with minors will be prosecuted.' Former advisor Elon Musk Musk formally endorsed Trump in the summer of 2024, and was soon hosting rallies in Pennsylvania on his behalf and appearing alongside him. He later became a top White House adviser before they had a falling out. Oct. 7, 2024—Musk on Tucker Carlson program on X 'Part of why Kamala is getting so much support is that, if Trump wins, that Epstein client list is going to become public. And some of those billionaires behind Kamala are terrified of that outcome." Feb. 28, 2025 — Musk on the Joe Rogan Experience Rogan: 'It's so frustrating to be sitting in this situation where the list isn't coming out.' Musk: 'Well, it better come out, hopefully tomorrow. … I think the public will be rightly frustrated if no one is prosecuted for the Epstein client list, no one at all. At least, the top five or something? … There should at least be an attempt at prosecution of the worst offenders.' Donald Trump Jr. While the President's son does not have an official position in Trump's Administration, on the campaign trail he emerged as one of the most vocal figures calling on the Epstein files to be released. July 8, 2023 — Trump Jr. on X: Trump Jr.: 'Show us all the Epstein client list now!!! Why would anyone protect those scum bags? Ask yourselves this question daily and the answer becomes very apparent!!' Jan. 2, 2024 — Trump Jr. on X 'Everyone knows Bill Clinton was on Jeffrey Epstein's plane and island a lot. Literally no one is at all surprised that he's all over the release. What we want to know is ALL THE OTHER NAMES that the government has been hiding & running cover for. That will actually be revealing!' Jan. 3, 2024 — Trump Jr. on X Trump Jr.: 'I keep hearing about some of the Jeffrey Epstein clients names being released today but I'd be willing to bet that something happens between now and then that prevents those names from ever coming out. You just know that's coming, though I hope to be proven wrong. June 15, 2024 — Trump Jr. at a Turning Point USA event Trump Jr.: 'I am on every list except the Epstein list. We haven't heard anything about that one in a while… How is it that my father could be convicted of 34 crimes, but no one on Epstein's list has even been brought to light? It's almost like they're trying to protect those pedophiles.'
USA Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Kai Trump near top of leaderboard at South Florida junior golf tournament
Kai Trump is in contention this week at a South Florida PGA junior golf tournament in Palm Beach County. Trump, the eldest grandchild of U.S. President Donald J. Trump and a rising senior at the Benjamin School, shot 76 (5-over) and is tied for second place after the first round of an SFPGA Medalist Tour event on July 16 at Lost City Golf Club in Atlantis, Florida. Starting on No. 10, Trump birdied two of her first five holes to rise into first place. She faltered late in the round with four consecutive bogeys. Boca Raton's Jayden Loyacona, an All-County selection and district champion last fall with Spanish River High School, shot 75 (4-over) to hold a solo lead after the first round. Trump will tee off in the second round at 10:06 a.m. on July 17 in a group with Loyacona and Port St. Lucie's Abigail Smith. Trump, a University of Miami golf commit, is seeking her first Medalist Tour victory. Her previous best finish was tied for seventh at Martin Downs Golf Club in Palm City. Kai Trump hole-by-hole scorecard Lost City Golf Club July 16, 2025 Hole — Score (Strokes) Final: In 37, Out 39, Total 76 (5-over) Kai Trump energy drink Trump, a University of Miami commit, announced her latest NIL deal on July 15. She joined Accelerator Active Energy as an equity partner alongside former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne and NFL star Travis Kelce. Trump made an appearance on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" morning show on July 15 to promote the NIL deal and discuss her golf game. In February, Trump signed an endorsement deal with TaylorMade. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
