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Former Navy SEAL mounts Senate bid to 'crush the woke agenda' as Tuberville seeks governorship
Former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson is running for the U.S. Senate, as Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., seeks the governorship in the Yellowhammer State. Tuberville, who has served in the U.S. Senate since early 2021, announced a gubernatorial bid this week, leaving Alabama's 2026 U.S. Senate race wide open since there will not be an incumbent in that contest. "President Trump needs fighters, not career politicians. I'm a former Navy SEAL, not a swamp insider — and I'm running for U.S. Senate in Alabama to help secure the border, crush the woke agenda, and defend our Christian values," Hudson noted in a post on X. Red State Official Recounts Personal Experience Of Being 'Debanked' And Why It 'Has To Be Stopped' House Freedom Caucus member Rep. Eli Crane spoke highly of Hudson when sharing the candidate's post on X. "Really glad to see men like Jared jumping into one of the toughest fights on earth. I served with Jared at Team 3. He is a very good man, who loves the Lord and his family," the congressman said in a post. Read On The Fox News App Trump Ally Tuberville Announces Run For Alabama Governor "Eli Crane is a friend & God-fearing patriot," Hudson posted in response to Crane's comments. "We need more warriors like him in Congress — representatives who don't quit & serve the people, not the Swamp. That's why I'm running. I'll provide reinforcements for Eli & Pres. Trump in the fight to Make America Great Again!" Hudson and his wife founded the nonprofit organization Covenant Rescue Group, according to the group's website. Trump Tells University Of Alabama Graduates Not To Be A 'Victim,' Says In America 'We Reject That Idea' "They saw a lack of skills and funding to properly rescue victims and arrest criminals involved in human trafficking and child exploitation," the site notes. "Sharing a passion for children who fall victim to these crimes globally, they decided to become active. They organized their passion, training, and expertise to bring this wicked organized enterprise to an end."Original article source: Former Navy SEAL mounts Senate bid to 'crush the woke agenda' as Tuberville seeks governorship
Fox News
17-02-2025
- Politics
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CBS host blasted for 'bonkers' claim that Nazi Germany 'weaponized' free speech
CBS host Margaret Brennan made what many called an "incredibly dumb" and "deeply ignorant" statement claiming Nazi Germany "weaponized free speech" during her show on Sunday. The "Face the Nation" host clashed with Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference in Germany last week. After Vance criticized European allies for adopting a "soviet"-style approach to censorship, Brennan implied free speech likely led to the Holocaust. "Well, he was standing in a country where free speech was weaponized to conduct a genocide," Brennan replied. "He met with the head of a political party that has far-right views and some historic ties to extreme groups. The context of that was changing the tone of it. And you know that." "Well, I have to disagree with you. No- I have- I have to disagree with you," Rubio said as the pair talked over one another. "Free speech was not used to conduct a genocide. The genocide was conducted by an authoritarian Nazi regime that happened to also be genocidal because they hated Jews and they hated minorities, and they had a list of people they hated, but primarily the Jews." He added, "There was no free speech in Nazi Germany. There was none. There was also no opposition in Nazi Germany. They were the sole and only party that governed that country. So that's not an accurate reflection of history." The exchange quickly went viral with several conservative users calling out Brennan for a "bonkers" take on Nazi Germany. "Wow. Margaret Brennan ACTUALLY claims that the Holocaust happened because 'free speech was weaponized' in Nazi Germany. She's incredibly dumb, a blatant Democrat propagandist or both. Doesn't really matter which it is, @CBSNews should fire her over this," conservative activist Robby Starbuck remarked. Radio host Erick Erickson commented, "Can we just talk about how a prominent American news anchor actually believes Nazi Germany had free speech and that supposed free speech is to blame for the Holocaust? That's both deeply arrogant and deeply ignorant." "Anyone claiming 'free speech was weaponized to conduct a genocide' in Nazi Germany is either profoundly ignorant or deliberately lying. The Nazis didn't 'weaponize' free speech, they abolished it. No one pushing nonsense like this should be allowed anywhere near a newsroom," author Hans Mahncke wrote. "This bonkers. Like pull her off the air bonkers," RedState writer Bonchie commented. The Federalist CEO Sean Davis joked, "Welp. I guess that means Trump needs to shut down CBS to prevent another Holocaust. Not the path I would've chosen, but if Margaret Brennan says that allowing CBS to just say whatever it wants will lead to another Holocaust, who am I to argue? Better to be safe and shut down CBS than be sorry you let CBS bring Hitler back." The National Review editor Philip Klein also joked, "If it weren't for the famously robust 1st Amendment protections in Nazi Germany the Jews might have stood a chance." "'[F]ree speech helped cause the holocaust' is a new one," Targeted Victory vice president Logan Dobson remarked. Vance responded to the CBS clip, calling the comments "crazy." "This is a crazy exchange. Does the media really think the holocaust was caused by free speech?" Vance wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to CBS News for a comment. The vice president also went viral on Friday with his speech criticizing many European leaders about their cavalier attitude towards censoring ordinary citizens out of fear of "misinformation." "To many of us on the other side of the Atlantic, it looks more and more like old entrenched interests hiding behind ugly Soviet-era words like 'misinformation' and 'disinformation,' who simply don't like the idea that somebody with an alternative viewpoint might express a different opinion or, God forbid, vote a different way, or even worse, win an election," Vance said.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
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Trump details his reciprocal tariff plans, asks foreign countries to 'treat us fairly': 'Deliver RECIPROCITY'
President Donald Trump wrote a lengthy Truth Social post about his trade policy overhaul on Saturday, emphasizing his plans to charge reciprocal tariffs to countries that the U.S. does business with. In a post published Saturday afternoon, Trump explained how his reciprocal tariffs will work in a great amount of detail. In recent weeks, he has announced 25% tariffs on all aluminum and steel imports into the U.S., plus 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on imports from China. His recent move to implement reciprocal tariffs was decided "for purposes of Fairness," Trump wrote. "For purposes of this United States Policy, we will consider Countries that use the VAT [value-added tax] System, which is far more punitive than a Tariff, to be similar to that of a Tariff," Trump wrote. "Sending merchandise, product, or anything by any other name through another Country, for purposes of unfairly harming America, will not be accepted." Red State Ag Promises Legal Fight With Ice-resisting Local Governments Most countries use a VAT system, including the United Kingdom, China and Mexico. Trump added that he will make provisions "for subsidies provided by Countries in order to take Economic advantage of the United States." Read On The Fox News App "Likewise, provisions will be made for Nonmonetary Tariffs and Trade Barriers that some Countries charge in order to keep our product out of their domain or, if they do not even let U.S. businesses operate," the president added. "We are able to accurately determine the cost of these Nonmonetary Trade Barriers." "It is fair to all, no other Country can complain and, in some cases, if a Country feels that the United States would be getting too high a Tariff, all they have to do is reduce or terminate their Tariff against us. There are no Tariffs if you manufacture or build your product in the United States." Third Judge Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Trump concluded his post by claiming that the U.S. "has been treated unfairly by other Countries, both friend and foe." "This System will immediately bring Fairness and Prosperity back into the previously complex and unfair System of Trade," the Republican continued. "America has helped many Countries throughout the years, at great financial cost. It is now time that these Countries remember this, and treat us fairly – A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR AMERICAN WORKERS" "I have instructed my Secretary of State, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of the Treasury, and United States Trade Representative (USTR) to do all work necessary to deliver RECIPROCITY to our System of Trade!" Earlier this week, Trump promised that U.S. will be "flooded with jobs" as foreign trading partners are incentivized to move their businesses to American soil – despite his tariffs being fiercely criticized in recent weeks. "They can build a factory here, a plant or whatever it may be, here," Trump said Thursday afternoon from the Oval Office. "And that includes the medical, that includes cars, that includes chips and semiconductors. That includes everything. If you build here, you have no tariffs whatsoever. And I think that's what's going to happen. I think our country is going to be flooded with jobs." Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this article source: Trump details his reciprocal tariff plans, asks foreign countries to 'treat us fairly': 'Deliver RECIPROCITY'
Fox News
11-02-2025
- Politics
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'This has to stop': House Dem faces backlash for 'promoting physical violence' at DOGE protest
A Democratic congressman is facing heat from conservatives on social media after promoting the idea of a "street fight" at a protest pushing back against Elon Musk's recent efforts to slash government waste through the newly created DOGE office. "This will be a congressional fight, a constitutional fight, a legal fight, and on days like this a street fight, yes we will stand," Democratic Rep. Kweisi Mfume, who has represented Maryland's 7th Congressional District since 2020, said at a rally in Baltimore on Monday outside the Social Security Office. Mfume, who was elected to fill the seat of the late Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings, added that DOGE stands for "the department of government evil." Conservatives on social media were quick to criticize Mfume. They accused him of inciting violence and wondered aloud why more media outlets weren't picking up the comments. "A 'street fight' to stop cuts to wasteful spending?" GOP Sen. Mike Lee posted on X. "Those are fighting words. And they're not honorable words." "Remember when Trump pumped his fist and said fight after someone almost blew his brains out and the press claimed it was a call to violence?" Red State writer Bonchie posted on X. "Meanwhile…" "You can almost hear the Democrat party's 31% approval rating slide further down a hill with clips like this," Republican communicator Matt Whitlock posted on X. "Not only are Democrats openly promoting political violence, they're promoting political violence over funding trans surgeries in South America." "WATCH: @RepKweisiMfume (D-MD) riles his supporters up for a 'street fight' against President Trump's agenda on rooting out government waste and corruption," the Trump White House's rapid response team posted on X. "So @realDonaldTrump, what's the plan for dealing with Congressional members who are inciting violence?" Women For America First Executive Director Kylie Jane Kremer posted on X. " This has to stop & there should be consequences for any MOC who continues to do this." "Dems calling for a 'street fight," the American Firearms Association posted on X. "Never give up your firearms because we all know these Communist Dems are thirsty for blood!" In a statement to Fox News Digital, a Mfume spokesperson said, "Congressman Mfume was talking about going neighbor to neighbor and person to person to fight to win the hearts, minds, and souls of disaffected voters who didn't participate in the last election or who are turned off by the current process." "He believes everybody needs to be engaged and you have to be able to fight where people are to talk with them and to get them engaged and bring them back to the fold." The spokesperson added that Mfume is "not opposed to cutting waste, fraud, and abuse." "He is the Ranking Member of the United States House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations and that has been a focus of his bipartisan work alongside Subcommittee Chair Pete Sessions for the last two years. Congressman Mfume supports many things to make government run better, including ending cost overruns at the Department of Defense, tackling the underworld of fraud and improper payments associated with government spending, and establishing a scorecard within agencies which measures their ability to curb waste – he has worked with at least a dozen inspector generals on these issues." The Trump administration appears primed to target the Social Security Administration as part of its DOGE efforts, Fox News Digital previously reported, prompting strong pushback from Democrats who have largely opposed DOGE, arguing it represents a constitutional crisis and a threat to democracy. "We have one simple message, which is: Elon Musk, keep your hands off our Social Security," Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., told the crowd in Baltimore. "Over the last 21 days, we have seen Elon Musk conducting illegal raids on federal agencies with his DOGE crew," the senator said. "This is a recipe for corruption by the DOGE boys." Musk and other Republicans have argued that a significant amount of waste exists in the federal entitlement system and pushed back on the accusation that legitimate benefits will be taken away. "At this point, I am 100% certain that the magnitude of the fraud in federal entitlements (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Welfare, Disability, etc) exceeds the combined sum of every private scam you've ever heard by FAR," Musk recently posted on X. "It's not even close." "On no planet does @DOGE want to take away anyone's Social Security check," Sen. Lee posted on X. "And on no planet is violence warranted by what @DOGE is actually trying to do—stop waste, fraud, and abuse in government." Musk responded to Lee's post by saying, "Yeah, I can't emphasize this enough! The goal of auditing the Social Security Administration is to stop the extreme levels of fraud taking place, so that it remains solvent and protects the social security checks of honest Americans!" Fox News Digital previously reported that, according to Just Facts, a nonprofit research institute, SSA disbursed roughly $2 billion in fraudulent or improper payments in 2022, which it calculated was enough "to pay 89,947 retired workers the average annual old-age benefit of $21,924 for 2023."
