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New York Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kathy Griffin stands by belief that Trump didn't win 2024 election, despite ‘tinfoil hat' label
Comedian Kathy Griffin said she doesn't believe President Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, and doesn't care if people call her 'Tinfoil hat' in response. 'People think I'm tinfoil hat because I don't think he won in a free and fair election this time' Griffin said during a Substack Live with writer E. Jean Carroll, posted Tuesday on Griffin's YouTube channel, in response to a question from Carroll about who won the election. 'No, I'm going to take a hit for that, and I understand, but that's just my humble opinion,' Griffin added. In the clip flagged by The Daily Caller's Jason Cohen, she also said she is suspicious of Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc., who headed up Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and was assigned to trim $2 trillion from the federal government's budget. Musk announced he was leaving DOGE in a post on X on May 28, and has been critical of various proposals from Trump, including the 47th president's 'big, beautiful bill' which he signed into law on July 4. Griffin made her claims during a Substack Live with writer E. Jean Carroll. KathyGriffin/YouTube U.S. President Donald Trump is applauded after delivering his inaugural address during inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Getty Images 'I don't trust the Elon connection,' Griffin said. 'I have my suspicions and yet at the tender age of 64, I never thought I would say something. And I know that sounds crazy, but I just had to put that out there because I can't resist getting in trouble.' Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually abusing her in the 1990s, told Griffin that 'there's a wave of people who agree with you.' 'That's why I'm sort of saying it out loud now because look, I'm not a conspiracy theorist,' Carroll said. 'But something about him winning every swing state, all seven … it doesn't sit right with me. But I also don't know if we'll really find out anything in my lifetime.' During a recent conversation with Don Lemon, Griffin made similar remarks, saying that 'I do not think Trump won in a free and fair election. I believe there was tampering.'
Axios
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Buttigieg weighs 2028 presidential run
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg confirmed on Tuesday he's considering a possible 2028 presidential run. The big picture: He won a Democratic primary in Iowa during his unsuccessful 2020 presidential run while mayor of South Bend, Indiana, which saw him make a splash and earned him a place in the Biden administration. What he's saying: Buttigieg made the recent comments before headlining a town hall with veterans' group VoteVets Action Fund in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He said during a Substack Live interview with independent journalist Anand Giridharadas he'll "assess what I bring to the table and how it's different than the others." He noted "there are times I follow that process and decided to run, and there are times I followed that process and decided not to run — and the process can lead you to surprising places."
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Buttigieg to headline Iowa town hall amid 2028 speculation
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is heading to Iowa Tuesday, fueling speculation that he is mounting a bid for the White House in 2028. On Tuesday evening, Buttigieg -- who served in President Joe Biden's Cabinet as secretary of the Department of Transportation -- will make his in-person, public post-administration debut by headlining a town hall with progressive veterans' group VoteVets Action Fund in Cedar Rapids. His visit comes after he didn't rule out a presidential bid during an interview on Tuesday. MORE: Small nodule found in Joe Biden's prostate during recent physical In a Substack Live interview with independent journalist Anand Giridharadas on Tuesday, Buttigieg discussed his thought process regarding running for office broadly, and the potential of running for president in 2028 more specifically. Before making such a decision Buttigieg says he has to "assess the office and what it calls for" as well as "assess what I bring to the table." He said he's employed that process to decide to run for other positions. "... There are times I follow that process and decided to run. And there are times I followed that process and decided not to run. And the process can lead you to surprising places," he said. Still, he said he is a "long way off" from a decision. Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, first rose to national prominence when he ran in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. During Biden's 2024 presidential campaign -- and later, Vice President Kamala Harris' own campaign after Biden left the race -- Buttigieg served as a key campaign surrogate and was floated as a potential running mate for Harris, who ultimately chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Now Buttigieg is set to speak in Iowa -- a state where its caucus often serves as the earliest indication of how America's voters will choose their primary candidates. Major General Paul Eaton, chairman of VoteVets Action Fund, is expected to introduce Buttigieg as "a fellow veteran and someone who understands what is at stake for all Americans," according to remarks first shared with ABC News. Eaton is expected to say that the reason the group has chosen to hold its town hall in Iowa is to reach those "on the ground, in the heartland, in a so-called red state, talking not just about what has happened but what we can do in response and how we can continue to put pressure on Trump but also the members of Congress who refuse to do their jobs." MORE: Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, Michigan governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation In March, Buttigieg ruled out running for a Senate seat or governor in Michigan, and a source familiar with his thinking told ABC News at the time that Buttigieg was strongly positioned to launch another White House bid. And in the first 100 days or so of President Donald Trump's administration, Buttigieg has taken his message far and wide. He has launched his own Substack, appeared on numerous podcasts and been a regular voice on cable news. "Pete has always had a 'go everywhere and talk to everyone' mindset. This is an opportunity to hear from the men and women who served our country about challenges they're facing in the chaos of the current administration and what's needed for a more secure future, outside of the Washington media bubble and podcast studios," a Buttigieg spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News. But now Buttigieg is taking his vision out on the open road. And according to a spokesperson, isn't stopping with Iowa. "You can expect to see him continuing this conversation with Americans across the country," the spokesperson said. And he subtly hinted at this expanded tour during the conclusion of his appearance on Sirius XM's Smartless podcast, hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, remarking: "I'll be around. I'll be out there." This trip comes as other Democrats whose names have circulated as potential presidential material are making public appearances in important voting states. Both Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Walz will be featured guests at the South Carolina's Democratic Party's statewide conference at the end of the month. Walz will also appear at the California Democrats' convention that same weekend. Moore and Walz have publicly denied plans for a 2028 presidential run. ABC New's Justin Gomez contributed to this report. Buttigieg to headline Iowa town hall amid 2028 speculation originally appeared on
13-05-2025
- Politics
Buttigieg to headline Iowa town hall amid 2028 speculation
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is heading to Iowa Tuesday, fueling speculation that he is mounting a bid for the White House in 2028. On Tuesday evening, Buttigieg -- who served in President Joe Biden's Cabinet as secretary of the Department of Transportation -- will make his in-person, public post-administration debut by headlining a town hall with progressive veterans' group VoteVets Action Fund in Cedar Rapids. His visit comes after he didn't rule out a presidential bid during an interview on Tuesday. In a Substack Live interview with independent journalist Anand Giridharadas on Tuesday, Buttigieg discussed his thought process regarding running for office broadly, and the potential of running for president in 2028 more specifically. Before making such a decision Buttigieg says he has to "assess the office and what it calls for" as well as "assess what I bring to the table." He said he's employed that process to decide to run for other positions. "... There are times I follow that process and decided to run. And there are times I followed that process and decided not to run. And the process can lead you to surprising places," he said. Still, he said he is a "long way off" from a decision. Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, first rose to national prominence when he ran in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. During Biden's 2024 presidential campaign -- and later, Vice President Kamala Harris' own campaign after Biden left the race -- Buttigieg served as a key campaign surrogate and was floated as a potential running mate for Harris, who ultimately chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Now Buttigieg is set to speak in Iowa -- a state where its caucus often serves as the earliest indication of how America's voters will choose their primary candidates. Major General Paul Eaton, chairman of VoteVets Action Fund, is expected to introduce Buttigieg as "a fellow veteran and someone who understands what is at stake for all Americans," according to remarks first shared with ABC News. Eaton is expected to say that the reason the group has chosen to hold its town hall in Iowa is to reach those "on the ground, in the heartland, in a so-called red state, talking not just about what has happened but what we can do in response and how we can continue to put pressure on Trump but also the members of Congress who refuse to do their jobs." In March, Buttigieg ruled out running for a Senate seat or governor in Michigan, and a source familiar with his thinking told ABC News at the time that Buttigieg was strongly positioned to launch another White House bid. And in the first 100 days or so of President Donald Trump's administration, Buttigieg has taken his message far and wide. He has launched his own Substack, appeared on numerous podcasts and been a regular voice on cable news. "Pete has always had a 'go everywhere and talk to everyone' mindset. This is an opportunity to hear from the men and women who served our country about challenges they're facing in the chaos of the current administration and what's needed for a more secure future, outside of the Washington media bubble and podcast studios," a Buttigieg spokesperson said in a statement to ABC News. But now Buttigieg is taking his vision out on the open road. And according to a spokesperson, isn't stopping with Iowa. "You can expect to see him continuing this conversation with Americans across the country," the spokesperson said. And he subtly hinted at this expanded tour during the conclusion of his appearance on Sirius XM's Smartless podcast, hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, remarking: "I'll be around. I'll be out there." This trip comes as other Democrats whose names have circulated as potential presidential material are making public appearances in important voting states. Both Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Walz will be featured guests at the South Carolina's Democratic Party's statewide conference at the end of the month. Walz will also appear at the California Democrats' convention that same weekend.
Washington Post
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Jim Acosta defined CNN under Trump. Now he's gone ‘independent.'
On Tuesday morning, Jim Acosta said goodbye to his 10 a.m. CNN audience with a familiar message: 'Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth and to hope. … I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear.' That's a sampling of the anchor-chair defiance that CNN's leaders wanted to move to a time slot when much of the United States is asleep. Prior to his departure, Acosta was offered a two-hour show from midnight to 2 a.m. Eastern time — one hour longer than his morning gig and airing from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the West Coast. That offer was part of a CNN schedule realignment that saw Wolf Blitzer move to a 10 a.m.-to-noon slot, in a partnership with co-host Pamela Brown, along with a number of other adjustments. 'I think that there was an effort on both sides to make it work,' said a knowledgeable CNN source, adding that the offer would have enabled Acosta to dominate late-breaking news events, such as Wednesday night's plane crash over the Potomac River. Acosta turned down the offer to become CNN's midnight guy. President Donald Trump reveled in the goings-on in a Truth Social post, calling Acosta a 'sleazebag' and mocking the proposal to move him to the 'Death Valley' of the cable news lineup. Not a great moment for CNN. Acosta's decision prompted a fair bit of commentary that he'd be a fine fit on MSNBC. He went, instead, to an outlet with a bit more ideological diversity. 'As you could see earlier today, this was my last day at CNN, and I did want to jump on Substack Live here for a moment and say, welcome to my new venture. I'm going independent, at least for now.' He has already racked up 109,000 subscribers. Planted amid a flurry of headlines from the Trump White House, Acosta's move was a moment unto itself, if only because it punctuated a sharp break from how CNN approached the first Trump presidential term. It's all about tone: CNN reacted again and again with chyronic outrage to the first-term initiatives and antics of Trump, with Acosta a prominent representative. He antagonized Trump at news conferences, sparred with the president's press secretaries at briefings and saw his White House press pass revoked in 2018 after he refused to surrender the microphone during a Trump news conference. CNN rallied around him and filed suit to have it reinstated. 'Thanks to everybody for their support,' Acosta tweeted at the time. 'Let's get back to work.' Acosta forged his public news persona when CNN was under the leadership of Jeff Zucker, a zone-flooding sort of news boss who leveraged the chaos of the Trump era for ratings and buzz. CNN was out front as a target of Trump's media-bashing and out front in pushing back. In a memorable August 2018 clash, Acosta asked White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders to declare that the news media assembled in the briefing room were not the 'enemy of the people,' a phrase that had been used by Trump. She declined the invitation. CNN has undergone a great deal of management turnover since those contentious days and is now under the ownership of Warner Bros. Discovery. Chairman and CEO Mark Thompson, formerly of the New York Times, runs the organization. As reported by Oliver Darcy of Status, Thompson instructed top network talent before the inauguration 'to be forward-thinking and to avoid pre-judging Trump.' Darcy, a former CNN reporter, also remarked in a recent podcast that the current management has fostered a 'very different CNN in tone' when it comes to coverage of Trump. Maybe so, though it's easy to romanticize the pugilistic version of CNN under Zucker. Remember, for example, that CNN, amid its zeal over the first-term Trump, attributed undue credibility to the Steele dossier, a document claiming all sorts of Trump-Russia collusion that has fallen apart under the scrutiny that time affords. Pressed to come clean in 2020, CNN did not. Former CNN staffer Chris Cillizza recently posted a thread on X explaining that he'd 'screwed up' in dismissing Trump's pet theory that the coronavirus originated in a Chinese lab. There's an editorial lane for CNN as it approaches Trump's second term: Investigate the daylights out of Trump's initiatives; grill his top lieutenants in prolonged interviews; and report the results to CNN's audience. Meanwhile, ditch the editorial froth that piled up in the early Trump years — a more sober approach that appears to be taking hold among CNN's mainstream peers as well. 'The philosophy now is to cover this administration in a tough but fair way based on reporting,' said the CNN source. CNN on Tuesday issued a cheery press release touting its digital performance in 2024 and healthy TV ratings in key categories. And last week, Thompson announced layoffs as well as a new digital strategy — fueled by a $70 million investment from its parent company — to capture an audience that is gradually but inexorably migrating away from linear television to everything else. That makes CNN about the millionth company in recent decades to pair staff reductions with plans for digital conquest. Don't dismiss the company's prospects, however, considering that Thompson was a key player in bringing about the financial recovery of the New York Times from 2012 to 2020. Thompson's initiatives will all collide with CNN's peculiar audience crisis. No matter how it positions itself vis-à-vis Trump 2.0, the network's public image remains rooted in its treatment of first-term Trump — meaning conservatives would sooner pony up for the DEI Network than for CNN subscription products. Hold on to hope, as Acosta might say.
