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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Absolutely Enraging': John Oliver Scorches Democratic Apathy Over 1 Key Trump Issue
'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver on Sunday delivered a searing critique of what he described as some Democrats' indifference to the 'breathtakingly cruel' immigration actions taking place under President Donald Trump's administration. In a deep-dive segment, Oliver highlighted reports of mass deportations and due process violations targeting undocumented immigrants, noting that while some Democratic leaders have traveled to El Salvador's mega-prison where some deportees are being held, others appear to be looking the other way. 'To their credit, a number of prominent Democrats have gone to El Salvador to call attention to this,' Oliver said. 'Which is definitely preferable to the approach others have taken.' He cited anonymous House Democrats who were quoted as asking, 'Should it be the big issue for Democrats? Probably not' and 'complaining that rather than talking about the tariff policy and the economy, we're going to go take the bait for one hairdresser?' It's 'absolutely enraging,' said Oliver, 'especially as many voters do seem to get the clear problem with deporting people without due process — to a prison for life — even in red states.' Oliver urged viewers to protest publically, particularly as related cases come to court. 'It can make a difference,' he said, citing former Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist's assertion that, 'No honorable judge would ever cast his vote because he thought the majority of the public wanted him to vote that way but that in certain cases, judges are undeniably influenced by the great tides of public opinion.' Oliver concluded: 'I would argue the moment we're in right now isn't just worthy of a great tide, it is worthy of a fucking tsunami because this is an absolute outrage and it is one where it is important to remind our elected leaders that all people are worthy of safety, protection and due process.' Watch here: Trump Flips Out At Wall Street Journal Reporter: 'You Hear Me? What I Said?' Fired Federal Worker Reveals Chilling Trump-Era Condition To Get Job Back Dr. Phil's Portrayal Of Trump To His Face Has Critics 'LOL'ing So Hard
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Donald Trump's Latest Blame Game Slammed As Have-It-Both-Ways Nonsense
President Donald Trump attempted to split responsibility for the U.S. economy during an interview that aired Sunday, leading to mockery and criticism online. In a sit-down with NBC News' 'Meet the Press' anchor Kristen Welker, Trump was asked about the current state of the U.S. economy following a contraction during his first 100 days back in office, which has also seen market turmoil thanks to his trade agenda and controversial tariffs. 'When does it become the Trump economy?' Welker asked Trump, who has repeatedly sought to blame his predecessor, now-former President Joe Biden, for any economic blips. 'It partially is right now,' Trump replied. 'I think the good parts are the Trump economy, and the bad parts are the Biden economy.' Trump was accused of trying to have it both ways with his reply as the moment went viral on social media: Trump Flips Out At Wall Street Journal Reporter: 'You Hear Me? What I Said?' Fired Federal Worker Reveals Chilling Trump-Era Condition To Get Job Back Dr. Phil's Portrayal Of Trump To His Face Has Critics 'LOL'ing So Hard
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Donald Trump Flips Out At Wall Street Journal Reporter: ‘You Hear Me? What I Said?'
Donald Trump flipped out at a journalist for The Wall Street Journal onboard Air Force One on Sunday. The journalist drew Trump's ire after asking about talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the U.S. president's effort to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine over the former's invasion of the latter. Trump asked which outlet the reporter worked for, a tactic he's resorted to frequently during his second term. When told the Journal, he then railed: 'That's what I thought. Boy, you people treat us so badly. Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell. Go ahead, yeah. Rotten newspaper. You hear me? What I said? It's a rotten newspaper.' Trump then told the journalist to 'go ahead' with the question but refused to answer. 'I wouldn't tell The Wall Street Journal because it'd be wasting my time. There are talks, but I don't want to talk to The Wall Street Journal. Look, Wall Street Journal is China-oriented and they're really bad for this country.' Trump turned to take a question from another journalist. It's the latest flashpoint between Trump and the Rupert Murdoch-owned publication, which despite its conservative leaning has in recent months flamed Trump on multiple occasions — most notably over his trade policies and market-spooking tariffs, which it dubbed 'The Dumbest Trade War In History.' Trump: Who you with?Reporter: Wall Street JournalTrump: Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell. Rotten newspaper. You hear me, what I said… It's a rotten newspaper.. — Acyn (@Acyn) May 5, 2025 Fired Federal Worker Reveals Chilling Trump-Era Condition To Get Job Back Jeffrey Goldberg Reveals How Trump Weirded Him Out During Interview: 'Truly Odd' Dr. Phil's Portrayal Of Trump To His Face Has Critics 'LOL'ing So Hard
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Donald Trump Flips Out At Wall Street Journal Reporter: ‘You Hear Me? What I Said?'
Donald Trump flipped out at a journalist for The Wall Street Journal onboard Air Force One on Sunday. The journalist drew Trump's ire after asking about talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the U.S. president's effort to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine over the former's invasion of the latter. Trump asked which outlet the reporter worked for, a tactic he's resorted to frequently during his second term. When told the Journal, he then railed: 'That's what I thought. Boy, you people treat us so badly. Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell. Go ahead, yeah. Rotten newspaper. You hear me? What I said? It's a rotten newspaper.' Trump then told the journalist to 'go ahead' with the question but refused to answer. 'I wouldn't tell The Wall Street Journal because it'd be wasting my time. There are talks, but I don't want to talk to The Wall Street Journal. Look, Wall Street Journal is China-oriented and they're really bad for this country.' Trump turned to take a question from another journalist. It's the latest flashpoint between Trump and the Rupert Murdoch-owned publication, which despite its conservative leaning has in recent months flamed Trump on multiple occasions — most notably over his trade policies and market-spooking tariffs, which it dubbed 'The Dumbest Trade War In History.' Trump: Who you with?Reporter: Wall Street JournalTrump: Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell. Rotten newspaper. You hear me, what I said… It's a rotten newspaper.. — Acyn (@Acyn) May 5, 2025 Fired Federal Worker Reveals Chilling Trump-Era Condition To Get Job Back Jeffrey Goldberg Reveals How Trump Weirded Him Out During Interview: 'Truly Odd' Dr. Phil's Portrayal Of Trump To His Face Has Critics 'LOL'ing So Hard
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
JB Pritzker Spots Surefire Sign That Donald Trump Is Seriously Rattled By Him
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who is widely seen as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, on Thursday flipped a personal jab from Donald Trump right back at the president ― and suggested why he was the target of Trump's vitriol in the first place. Trump, during a recent speech, mocked Pritzker's appearance, saying: 'He's too busy eating, he wants to eat all the time.' Trump also imagined the governor ordering five burgers. Appearing on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Pritzker brushed off the insult. 'He loves to make fun of people any way he can,' he said of Trump. 'Frankly, that's how you know he's afraid of you.' Kimmel agreed and joked that Pritzker should brace himself for a mean nickname from Trump. He preemptively suggested options like 'JBLT,' 'JB the Hut,' 'JB Pritz His Pants,' and 'JBackribs.' Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, laughed along and offered some of his own nicknames that Trump could use: 'Jay Burger' and his personal favorite, 'J. Beefy.' The interview also focused on Pritzker's fiery speech in New Hampshire on Sunday, where the Democratic governor called for what he described as 'mass protests' in response to Trump's agenda. 'It's time to fight everywhere and all at once,' Pritzker said during the speech. 'Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace. They must understand that we will fight their cruelty with every megaphone and microphone that we have.' Pressed by Kimmel on what he meant, Pritzker didn't hold back. 'I think everybody understands that at this point we've got an authoritarian in office,' he said of Trump. 'He's essentially tearing apart the things that really matter to working families across the United States — and nobody's stopping him.' Pritzker blamed GOP lawmakers for enabling Trump's agenda. 'Congress is under the control of his party. They're all paying homage to him at all times. No one's willing to break with him,' he said. 'The only thing in my view that we really can do on a national level is let them know of our displeasure.' Watch the interview here: Fired Federal Worker Reveals Chilling Trump-Era Condition To Get Job Back Jeffrey Goldberg Reveals How Trump Weirded Him Out During Interview: 'Truly Odd' Dr. Phil's Portrayal Of Trump To His Face Has Critics 'LOL'ing So Hard
