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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Special Kind Of Stupid': Trump Gets Brutal Real-Time Fact-Check After Epic Brain Fart
President Donald Trump's critics on Wednesday were stunned after he appeared to forget who appointed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Hint: It was Trump himself. Trump has been attacking Powell for months for not cutting interest rates, and has toyed with the idea of trying to fire him, even though that's not a power the president has. He continued his verbal assault on Wednesday, saying Powell does a 'terrible job' and costs the nation 'a lot of money.' 'I was surprised he was appointed,' Trump said. 'Surprised frankly that Biden put him in and extended him.' But President Joe Biden didn't 'put him in.' Trump nominated Powell as Fed chair in 2017, at the time praising his 'steady leadership, sound judgment, and policy expertise.' Biden renominated Powell for a second term in 2021. In both cases, Powell was confirmed by the Senate with widespread bipartisan support. Critics offered the president a trip down memory lane on X:
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Special Kind Of Stupid': Trump Gets Brutal Real-Time Fact-Check After Epic Brain Fart
President Donald Trump's critics on Wednesday were stunned after he appeared to forget who appointed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Hint: It was Trump himself. Trump has been attacking Powell for months for not cutting interest rates, and has toyed with the idea of trying to fire him, even though that's not a power the president has. He continued his verbal assault on Wednesday, saying Powell does a 'terrible job' and costs the nation 'a lot of money.' 'I was surprised he was appointed,' Trump said. 'Surprised frankly that Biden put him in and extended him.' But President Joe Biden didn't 'put him in.' Trump nominated Powell as Fed chair in 2017, at the time praising his 'steady leadership, sound judgment, and policy expertise.' Biden renominated Powell for a second term in 2021. In both cases, Powell was confirmed by the Senate with widespread bipartisan support. Critics offered the president a trip down memory lane on X: Not remembering he appointed Powell himself is kind of a perfect encapsulation of how poorly thought out and stupid this move is. — Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) July 16, 2025 Dementia?And yes let's once again imagine the reaction not just from Fox but the entire DC media if Biden said this. — Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) July 16, 2025 I hear Biden had trouble recognizing George Clooney once — Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) July 16, 2025 Appointing someone and being surprised they got appointed is a special kind of stupid that only Trump can trademark. — Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) July 16, 2025 Did he forget? — Ways and Means Democrats (@WaysMeansCmte) July 16, 2025 Trump surprised that Trump appointed Powell makes you wonder who has Administration car keys now . . . — Jonathan A. Parker (@ProfJAParker) July 16, 2025 Holy 25th Amendment, Batman! — chuckwestover (@chuckwestover) July 16, 2025 — Comedy of Things (@ComedyOfThings) July 16, 2025 Hey Jake Tapper, where's your book on Trump's brain turning to goo — I Smoked The Diddy Verdict (@BlackKnight10k) July 16, 2025 Jake Tapper wrote a whole ass book about Biden's "decline" while this motherfucker is running the country with the IQ of a boiled carrot. — Patrick S. Tomlinson (@stealthygeek) July 16, 2025 "Trump: I was surprised he was appointed— surprised frankly that Biden put him in and extended him."Holy crap. — Holly 🇺🇸🐊 (@CrossingUNStyle) July 16, 2025 Amazing. Truly amazing. To go on a 2 minute rant about a prominent official without even bothering to check to Wikipedia…… to find out YOU appointed him. — Stephen Richer (@stephen_richer) July 17, 2025 ….Trump appointed Jerome Powell does he not remember that? — je ne sais quoi (@lonerzstoner) July 16, 2025 25th — Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) July 16, 2025 If Trump makes such big mistakes on details like this related to him, imagine how many other mistakes he makes on a day to day basis and what the implications are for major policy issues like tariffs. We're only half a year in to a four year term folks. — Rian Davis (@RianAuthor) July 17, 2025 Imagine if Biden etc, etc the guys who hung on every single Biden word for sign of a flub have just completely gone missing. Strange. — Centrism Fan Acct 🔹 (@Wilson__Valdez) July 16, 2025 The list of people Trump hired, turned against then fired is extraordinary — Akash Maniam (@ManiamAkash) July 16, 2025 Tony, why was Jay Powell appointed? — pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) July 16, 2025 Whoever appointed him was obviously an incompetent fucking moron. — Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) July 16, 2025 Remember, if Biden said this, all of your centrist friends (who have nothing to say about Trump's mental state) would be pointing to this as more conclusive evidence that he's senile. — Destiny | Steven Bonnell II (@TheOmniLiberal) July 16, 2025
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ellen DeGeneres Gets In On Rosie O'Donnell And Donald Trump's Feud
is standing in 's corner against Donald Trump! The pair teaming up to face the President of the United States is unsurprising, given their history. They have much in common as comedians, former talk show hosts, LGBTQ+ supporters, and most of all, Trump critics. Rosie O'Donnell received Ellen DeGeneres' support in her clap-back at the politician after Donald Trump threatened to revoke her American citizenship. DeGeneres showcased her support for O'Donnell in the comment section of her scathing review of Trump and his administration. The actress did not mince her words against the President, declaring that he was the real threat to the country after he called her one. The former host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" appeared to love O'Donnell's message to Trump and approved it with the comment: "Good for you @rosie." TMZ shared that the reignited beef between the White House resident and the comedian started on Saturday. Trump fanned the flames of online war with O'Donnell on his Truth Social platform, claiming that he considered revoking her American citizenship. He alleged the entertainer was a "Threat to Humanity" because her goals did not align with the country's best interests. Trump concluded his post with his wish for O'Donnell to remain in Ireland and not return to the US, a sentiment the TV personality did not take lightly. The Blast covered her reaction to the POTUS' words, noting she penned a lengthy statement on Instagram. O'Donnell claimed she lived rent-free in Trump's "collapsing head" after 18 years, stressing that she was not a threat to humanity. Instead, she labeled herself everything the politician feared, "a loud woman, a queer woman, a mother who tells the truth, an American who got out when the country caught fire." She slammed Trump as "everything that is wrong with America," accusing him of lying, stealing, and degrading others. "You want to revoke my citizenship? Go ahead and try, King Joffrey, with a tangerine spray tan. I'm not yours to silence. I never was," O'Donnell concluded. The bitter relationship between Trump and O'Donnell started years ago while the actress was still a panelist on "The View." At the time, she called out the politician on the show for allowing then-Miss USA Tara Conner to retain her crown amid a scandal. O'Donnell criticized Trump's moral code, referencing his alleged infidelities, and berating him on air. Naturally, her scathing comments sparked a heated response from the public figure who labeled thr TV personality "a woman out of control." Following this encounter, O'Donnell and Trump repeatedly butted heads on social media and slammed each other in interviews. Their beef continued during O'Donnell's engagement to Michelle Rounds in 2011, with Trump mocking their relationship on X (formerly Twitter). DeGeneres' support for O'Donnell comes months after she proved her relocation to the UK wasn't a temporary measure. The Blast reported in March that the former talk show host had sold one of her last properties in the US. The entertainer and her wife, Portia de Rossi, listed their two-bathroom Montecito mansion on the market for $5 million and sold it for $5.2 million. They made a significant sum from the sale as the couple initially purchased the home for $2.9 million four years ago. According to reports, DeGeneres and her wife received multiple offers within days of listing the property, which has been described as a steal. The mansion featured various luxuries, including a private primary suite with its "own patio, spa-like bath, and generous closet space." DeGeneres and her wife allegedly made a new home in the UK following the controversial end of the TV personality's talk show. She faced toxic workplace accusations that eventually led to her retirement and relocation to new waters. A source denied the speculations that DeGeneres and her partner had left the US after Trump's re-election, stressing that they had planned to move long before the President's return to office. They noted the pair had chosen retirement after the scandal, saying: "Ellen really felt she had made her mark on the industry, but that was diminished when she was canceled over her alleged treatment of her staff. Then to have celebrities call her out one by one was so hurtful." Will Donald Trump attack Ellen DeGeneres next for supporting Rosie O'Donnell?
Fox News
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Tillis' retirement announcement draws reactions from Trump critic Jeff Flake, Bernie Sanders: 'A cult'
Former Senator Jeff Flake, one of President Donald Trump's most vocal critics during his first administration, reacted to Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement plans on Sunday. Tillis, who was one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the 2026 cycle, had faced threats from Trump to endorse a challenger after Tillis voted against the president's "big, beautiful bill," on Saturday night. In an X post, Flake speculated that Tillis could have won re-election, but only if he took certain positions. "He could win again, but only by taking positions he doesn't believe in," Flake, who served as U.S. ambassador to Turkey during the Biden administration, said. "It's an honor to serve in the Senate — but not at any cost," he added. Tillis said on Sunday that he plans to retire at the end of his term in 2026. In a statement, the North Carolina Republican referenced "the greatest form of hypocrisy in American politics." "When people see independent thinking on the other side, they cheer," Tillis said. "But when those very same people see independent thinking coming from their side, they scorn, ostracize, and even censure." "In Washington over the last few years, it's become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise, and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming an endangered species," he added. Tillis added that the choice broke down to either spending time with his family or navigating "the political theater and partisan gridlock," in Washington, D.C. "It's not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election," he said. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., also reacted to Tillis' announcement with a criticism of Trump. "I do not agree with N.C. Senator Thom Tillis on much. But he's right on this," Sanders' post began. He added, "Trump's Republican Party does not allow for independent thought. The Republican Party today is a cult. Either you do as Trump wants, or you're out. Pathetic." On Saturday evening, Trump blasted Tillis as a "grandstander" and expressed interest in interviewing potential primary challengers. "Numerous people have come forward wanting to run in the Primary against 'Senator Thom' Tillis," Trump said on Truth Social. "I will be meeting with them over the coming weeks, looking for someone who will properly represent the Great People of North Carolina and, so importantly, the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" he added.
Fox News
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump mocks Democrats' election losses while warning about AOC and Crockett's radical influence
President Donald Trump on Wednesday playfully advised the Democratic Party to nominate Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two of his fiercest critics, to bring them back into "play." In a post on Truth Social, Trump lamented the party's loss in the 2024 presidential election. "After years of being left out in the cold, including suffering one of the Greatest Losses in History, the 2024 Presidential Election, the Democrats should nominate Low IQ Candidate, Jasmine Crockett, for President, and AOC+3 should be, respectively, Vice President, and three High Level Members of the Cabinet – Added together with our future Communist Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, and our Country is really SCREWED!" he wrote. Ocasio-Cortez and Crockett have heavily criticized Trump for his immigration and economic policies, as well as this past weekend's U.S. strikes against Iran. Ocasio-Cortez has said Trump should be impeached for not seeking congressional approval for the military operation. In a separate post, Trump called out Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old New York state assembly member who topped former three-term New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, was endorsed by Ocasio-Cortez. "It's finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line," Trump wrote. "Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor." Mamdani has proposed a number of progressive policies, including the elimination of bus fares across New York City, making City University of New York tuition-free, freezing rents on municipal housing, and providing "free childcare" for children up to age 5. His campaign was energized by endorsements from Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, two leading voices of the progressive movement, which galvanized young voters. "We've had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous," Trump said. "He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he's not very smart, he's got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin' Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him. Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!"
