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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
MAGA Rages as Trump Aide Accuses Dem of Controlling Biden ‘Autopen'
MAGA is raging online after President Donald Trump's crypto czar accused a senator of being behind the 'autopen' conspiracy, which alleges Joe Biden did not call the shots during his presidency. The White House's crypto and AI czar, David Sacks, told Fox News on Tuesday that Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren 'controlled the autopen during that administration.' Biden, 82, has been open about his use of an autopen during his presidency, having utilized the device to make signatures since 2021, the first year of his term. The MAGA conspiracy regarding the device centers on whether Biden was aware of its use each time, with Trump himself pushing the conspiracy that he was not. Right-wing figures claim Biden's mental capacity deteriorated so much that other Democrats used his autopen without his knowledge to push their agenda. Sacks' remark to Jesse Watters—in primetime, on Fox News—sent those right-wing theories into overdrive, despite Sacks providing no proof to back his claim up. Infowars founder Alex Jones, whose love of spreading baseless conspiracies cost him his media company, was among those who seized on the comment. 'The Fake Pocahontas was using the Autopen!' he posted, referring to Warren. 'This is a coup against the American voter!' Another viral post, with 6,000 likes, went so far as to claim that Warren, 75, 'must stand trial' for her alleged involvement. 'Easiest way to tell that the allegations of Elizabeth Warren being in charge of the Autopen is when she doesn't dispute them,' the post read. 'Elizabeth Warren must stand trial for it. This is Treason 100%.' The account MAGA Voice received nearly 9,000 likes on a post that read in part, 'SHE SHOULD BE THROWN IN PRISON FOR THAT. LOCK HER UP.' Chuck Callesto said Warren was 'BUSTED.' He shared the Fox News clip and asked his nearly one million X followers: 'If this is true, what should Elizabeth Warren's punishment be?' Warren's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Beast. She has not publicly addressed Sacks' accusation. Sacks, who undermined White House messaging over the weekend regarding Medicaid cuts, later clarified on X that Warren controlled the Biden autopen only on matters related to crypto. ˙He also toned his definitive accusation down, claiming it was just 'my theory.' 'My theory is that multiple people controlled the autopen depending on what issue it was,' he wrote. 'On crypto, Warren controlled the autopen.' Multiple U.S. presidents have used an autopen, including President Barack Obama. Trump first spread the Biden autopen conspiracy in March, when he claimed in a late-night post to Truth Social that his predecessor's presidential pardons should be nullified because they were issued using an autopen without his knowledge. 'Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen,' Trump wrote. 'In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them, but, more importantly, he did not know anything about them!' No credible proof has backed up Trump's claim, but his sycophants in Congress are making sure the conspiracy is thoroughly looked into. House Oversight Chair James Comer said this month he was investigating a list of names of individuals who may have used the device without Biden's knowledge. 'Don't rule out Hunter Biden,' Comer told Fox News, citing one name. 'He spent a lot of time in the Oval Office in the last three months.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
APD to announce additional arrest in homicide of Infowars employee
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police plan to provide information about an additional arrest in the homicide of an Infowars employee. The incident happened at the Chandelier Apartments in March. Officers responded to the complex in the 2300 block of Douglas Street — near East Oltorf Street and Interstate 35 — around 11:57 p.m. March 9. When they arrived, they found a man with trauma in the complex's parking lot, APD said at the time. Police previously identified the victim as Jamie White, an Infowars employee. According to APD, the initial investigation showed White was attacked after interrupting people burglarizing his green Kia Soul in the parking lot of his apartment complex. At the time, Infowars posted: 'Jamie was a light we were blessed to experience as much as we did. He's a one-of-a-kind man who poured his devotion in anything he did.' Vehicle burglary led to deadly shooting of Infowars employee, affidavit says Earlier in May, APD announced the arrest of one of four suspects connected to the deadly shooting. That person was identified as 17-year-old Eloy Adrian Camarillo, according to an affidavit. He was booked into the Travis County Jail on May 1 on a charge of capital murder by terror threat/other felony, with bond set at $250,000, court records show. According to the affidavit, the suspects were approaching 'Kia-brand vehicles' before successfully breaking into the green Kia Soul. Court documents note that APD 'knows that car thieves frequently target Kia vehicles due to manufacturing defects that make them easy targets for auto theft.' Investigators say the suspects also allegedly stole other Kias between March 9 and March 11. Austin police plan to hold a news conference about the additional arrest at 11:30 a.m. KXAN will update this story as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
World Leader Cocaine Party Claims Force Official Response
Rumors that Emmanuel Macron was taking part in a cocaine party with fellow world leaders have been blown apart by the French president's office. The X account of the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French leader, was forced to issue a formal statement strongly denying wild claims that Macron tried to discreetly remove a bag of cocaine from view while traveling on a night train to Ukraine. Videos and images widely shared on social media showed Macron sitting at a table with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz. While conspiracy theorists claimed the French president quickly removed a bag of white powder from the table, the Élysée insisted it was nothing more than a tissue. 'When European unity becomes inconvenient, disinformation goes so far as to make a simple tissue look like drugs,' the Élysée account wrote. 'This fake news is being spread by France's enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation.' The post also featured two photos—one a close-up of the tissue, the other showing Macron warmly greeting Starmer and Merz—with captions reading 'this is a tissue for blowing your nose' and 'this is European unity to build peace.' Infowars host Alex Jones, arguably the most well-known conspiracy theorist in the world, was among those who shared the video of Macron taking the tissue off the table, claiming it showed a 'DEVELOPING SCANDAL.' 'Macron, Starmer, and Merz caught on video on their return from Kiev. A bag of white powder on the table. Macron quickly pockets it, Merz hides the spoon. No explanation given,' Jones wrote to his 4.4 million X followers on Sunday. Jones also repeated an unsubstantiated claim often pushed by Russian propagandists that Volodymyr Zelensky is a 'cocaine enthusiast,' a tactic used to try to discredit the Ukrainian president amid Russia's invasion. French newspaper Libération described the claims that the three world leaders were using cocaine on the train as 'absurd,' adding that those fueling the theories were sharing 'posts favorable to Vladimir Putin.' Macron, Starmer, Merz, and Polish Premier Donald Tusk met with Zelensky in Kyiv on Saturday to urge Russia to begin a 30-day ceasefire in its war on Ukraine.
Irish Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gleeful Trump supporters make capital from Biden's cancer tragedy
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer, which doctors have confirmed has spread to his bones. The startling news was released in a statement from Biden's office today, revealing that the 82 year old sought medical help last week due to urinary symptoms. After detecting a prostate nodule, by Friday, Biden received the grim diagnosis of Grade 5 advanced prostate cancer, showing signs of rapid progression. Yet, this sombre health update has sparked a fiery debate online, especially among right-wing personalities. Infowars, the contentious outlet initially established by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones but no longer under his ownership, broadcasted on X: "It's Official - The 2020 Election Was Stolen, Joe Biden Was Never Legitimately President! And Now, Right On Time, He's Diagnosed with Aggressive Cancer! Alex Jones is LIVE, Exposing the Truth, Breaking Major News and Covering the Latest Shocking Developments." Bill Mitchell, conservative pundit and host of YourVoice America, cast doubt over the late detection of the illness, stating: "Here's my question. If this prostate cancer is so advanced it has spread to his bones, how did his White House physician not diagnose and treat it earlier? Early diagnosis and treatment is key to survival. Joe Biden has likely had prostrate cancer for 4 to 6 years!", reports the Mirror. Tim Pool, host of Timcast IRL and The Culture War Podcast, also shared his thoughts, stating: "Joe Biden has Cancer with metastasis to the bone. This is considered advanced. If he had the best medical care and screenings for 4 years they'd have found it and it means he's likely had it since before dropping out. Democrats knew." In contrast, President Trump responded with a measured and compassionate tone via his Truth Social platform: "Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery." Despite the severity of Biden's illness, there is a glimmer of hope. The cancer is described as "hormone-sensitive," which may allow for more effective management. According to the statement released by Biden's office, "Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms." It further explained: "On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians." Biden, who was at the helm as President from 2020 to 2024, decided against running for a second term, entrusting the baton to his Vice President Kamala Harris amid intensifying scrutiny over his age and health, particularly with a potential rematch against Donald Trump on the horizon. Despite assurances from his personal doctor of being "fit to serve" post a February 2024 evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, the whispers about his capacity persisted. A hotly anticipated book is about to delve deeper into this topic. Titled Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, and slated for release on Tuesday (May 20), the exposé is penned by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios journalist Alex Thompson. Contained within its pages are revelations about Biden's closest advisers mooting the need for a wheelchair for him should he have pursued another four years in office. This revelation came amidst a backdrop of trips and public tumbles — most notably a caught-on-camera spill in June 2023 during an address at the US Air Force Academy that required Secret Service intervention. Social observers and medical professionals alike have been vocal about Biden's diminishing pace and recurrent mishaps, hinting at potential neurological or spinal complications. What has the White House stated regarding Biden's well-being? Despite White House staff brushing off such incidents as just typical signs of getting older, Biden's ultimate withdrawal from the running in 2024 succeeded long periods of inner-party contention. His departure paved the way for Kamala Harris, although some Democrats reckon it was too little, too late. Senator Amy Klobuchar remarked over the weekend: "We needed a real debate about the future of the country. Instead, we were stuck in a waiting game." With the ex-president tentatively stepping back into the public eye, he and wife Jill Biden made an appearance on The View last week, prompting varied reactions from Democrats regarding his potential role in the looming 2026 midterms. Just this past Friday, Biden popped into a Philadelphia hospital for additional tests on what was initially described as a "small nodule" – a concerning development that necessitated "further evaluation," a spokesperson said. Stay tuned to the Mirror's live updates for the latest details.
Daily Record
18-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Donald Trump supporters claim 'Democrats knew' about Joe Biden cancer diagnosis
Joe Biden's announcement that he has been diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer has prompted an outpouring of support - but also a fierce backlash from right-wing figures Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which doctors have confirmed as having spread to his bones. The alarming news was shared in a statement from Biden's office today after the 82 year old sought medical help last week due to urinary symptoms. A prostate nodule was detected, and by the end of the week, Biden had received the grim news of a Grade 5 advanced prostate cancer showing rapid progression. Yet, the sombre health update has sparked fierce online debate, especially among right-wing personalities. On X, Infowars, previously managed by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones but no longer under his ownership, declared: "It's Official - The 2020 Election Was Stolen, Joe Biden Was Never Legitimately President! And Now, Right On Time, He's Diagnosed with Aggressive Cancer! Alex Jones is LIVE, Exposing the Truth, Breaking Major News and Covering the Latest Shocking Developments." Bill Mitchell, conservative pundit and host of YourVoice America, pondered why the cancer wasn't discovered much sooner, commenting: "Here's my question. If this prostate cancer is so advanced it has spread to his bones, how did his White House physician not diagnose and treat it earlier? Early diagnosis and treatment is key to survival. Joe Biden has likely had prostrate cancer for 4 to 6 years!", reports the Mirror. Tim Pool, host of Timcast IRL and The Culture War Podcast, also weighed in, suggesting that the Democrats were aware of Biden's illness prior to his presidency. Pool tweeted: "Joe Biden has Cancer with metastasis to the bone. This is considered advanced. If he had the best medical care and screenings for 4 years they'd have found it and it means he's likely had it since before dropping out. Democrats knew." Regarding Biden's cancer, former US President Trump expressed his sympathy on his Truth Social platform, stating: "Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery." Although Biden's cancer diagnosis appears severe, there is a glimmer of hope. The disease is reportedly "hormone-sensitive," which could make treatment more effective. According to a statement released by Biden's office: "Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms." It continued: "On Friday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management. "The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians." It is unclear if anyone knew Biden had cancer before his presidency. Biden, who held the presidency from 2020 to 2024, opted not to run for a second term, handing over the reins to Vice President Kamala Harris. His choice was influenced by growing scrutiny over his age and health, especially in light of a potential rematch with Donald Trump. Although Biden's personal doctor confirmed he was "fit to serve" after a February 2024 check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, doubts persisted. A new book is about to offer more insight. Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, set for release on Tuesday (May 20), is penned by CNN presenter Jake Tapper and Axios journalist Alex Thompson. The book reportedly discloses that Biden's team once considered the possibility of him needing a wheelchair for a second term. This internal worry followed several public stumbles and falls, including a widely shared incident in June 2023 when Biden tripped during a commencement address at the US Air Force Academy and required assistance from Secret Service agents to stand. Social media users and medical professionals have pointed out Biden's slower movements and frequent falls, hinting at potential neurological or spinal conditions. What has the White House said regarding Biden's health? White House staff have tended to minimise these episodes as typical signs of ageing, but Biden's eventual withdrawal from the 2024 election came after extensive discussions within the party. His departure opened the way for Kamala Harris, though some in the Democratic Party feel it was too tardy. Over the weekend, Senator Amy Klobuchar remarked: "We needed a real debate about the future of the country. Instead, we were stuck in a waiting game." As the ex-president tentatively re-engages with public life, he and wife Jill Biden made an appearance on The View last week, eliciting a polarised reaction from Democrats regarding his level of participation in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Biden visited a Philadelphia hospital last Friday for additional tests on what has been described as a "small nodule" – a concerning development that necessitates "further evaluation," a representative stated.
