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Spike Lee defended former President Barack Obama’s comments on undecided Black male voters in an interview.
In an interview on MSNBC, celebrated filmmaker Spike Lee defended former President Barack Obama’s comments on Black male voters when it came to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Ari Melber brought up male voters from different backgrounds who’ve expressed skepticism about her being in the White House and “breaking towards Trump” when Lee interjected.
“It’s sad but true, some of my brothers have been drinking that Kool-Aid and I just hope that they get their minds straight, get their minds right, in time for this election,” Lee said to Melber. “If they’re conscious, if they’re aware, there’s nothing that this other guy can do that’s going to put us — not just Black folks — but Americans, in a better position going forward.”
Spike Lee referenced Obama’s speech earlier this month in Pittsburgh when he stated that Black male voters weren’t supporting Harris’ presidential campaign, saying he’s “got a problem with that” and inferring that sexism was at play. “Part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president,” he said in his speech. Obama’s remarks garnered him a huge wave of criticism – some from allies who feel he shouldn’t come down so hard on Black men who have traditionally voted strongly for Democrats in the past.
“I gotta give credit to President Obama because he’s been going really hard on the brothers — some might think too hard, but I don’t think so,” Lee said. “We gotta wake up and don’t go for the okie doke, the flim-flam — can’t do that. We gotta support our sister to be the first woman president of the United States of America and the first sister.” The interview took place shortly after the Brooklyn, New York, native received the National Medal of Arts from President Joe Biden at the White House Monday (Oct. 21), along with 38 other noted artists and personalities.
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Bruce Springsteen supported Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at a rally on Thursday night (Oct. 24) in Clarkston, Georgia, performing three songs and standing in stark opposition to Harris’ opponent, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. “I’m Bruce Springsteen and I am here today to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president […]
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Former President Donald Trump is turning down interviews with outlets that are seen as unfriendly to him and raising concerns.
According to reports, former President Donald Trump is backing out of interviews with multiple outlets days before the November presidential election, with a staffer citing him as being “exhausted”. The claim comes after the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign team canceled interviews with neutral outlets with key audiences including The Shade Room.
Two sources close to the conversation stated that an adviser told producers with The Shade Room that Trump was “exhausted and refusing [some] interviews but that could change”, but it could change at any time. The sources also claimed that the adviser suggested Waka Flocka Flame, the veteran rapper who’s a major Trump supporter, as a fill-in interview for the platform.
Trump has also notably backed out of other interviews recently, beginning with CBS’ 60 Minutes a week ago as well as one with NBC and one set for CNBC’s Squawk Box.
When contacted by Politico about his state of alleged exhaustion, Trump’s national press secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted the report stating that it “is unequivocally false.” When asked about his cancellations, Leavitt replied:” That’s B.S. President Trump has never backed down from any interview. This is a man who held a CNN town hall in the middle of the Republican primary, for goodness’ sake.”
While Trump has made media appearances, they’ve been with outlets more friendly to him such as Fox News and most recently on the Six Feet Under podcast hosted by former WWE star Mark “The Undertaker” Calaway.
The cancellations also come as Trump has displayed a pattern of rambling and making outlandish comments in his recent campaign rallies.
In Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Saturday (October 19), while paying tribute to Latrobe native and legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, Trump told a story referring to Palmer’s genitalia. When he’s good, he’s great, and when he’s off message, he’s not so great,” Trump adviser David Urban said in an interview with the New York Times. “I don’t think anyone is really changing their mind at this point, but when he distracts from his biggest, broadest messaging, it’s counterproductive because the Harris campaign uses it to turn out their voters.”
Vice President Kamala Harris has been making multiple media appearances including her interview with Bret Baier of Fox News which proved to be a ratings hit with over nine million viewers tuning in.
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An audio town hall with Kamala Harris which was conducted by Charlamagne Tha God received rave reactions from those on social media who tuned in.
On Tuesday (October 15), Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris sat down for an audio town hall with The Breakfast Club host Charlamagne Tha God that saw the vice president assured and direct, delighting those on social media tuning in. The interview took place at the iHeart Radio studios in Detroit, Michigan – days after former President Donald Trump insulted the city while speaking to the Detroit Economic Club. The town hall was another stop on Vice President Harris’ media tour, this time with a distinct focus on the concerns of Black male voters, some of whom have expressed doubts about voting for her in November’s election. But Harris exuded confidence. “I’m going to win. I’m going to win,” she said to Charlamagne. “But it’s tight. And what is at stake is truly profound and historic.”
Charlamagne Tha God has expressed his support for Kamala Harris after previously declaring that he wouldn’t vote for President Joe Biden in the summer when he was the Democratic nominee. With The Breakfast Club reaching eight million listeners a month according to data, the host asked the vice president direct questions about her time as a district attorney and as California’s attorney general. “One of the biggest pieces of misinformation, one of the biggest allegations against you, is that you targeted and locked up thousands of black men in San Francisco,” he said pointing out her record of aggressive prosecution of weed-related crimes. “It’s just simply not true,” Harris replied. “I was the most progressive prosecutor in California on marijuana cases and would not send people to jail for simple possession of weed.” She added that if elected, she was prepared to decriminalize recreational marijuana nationwide.
Harris also touted her campaign’s “Opportunity Agenda” for Black men, which was released over the weekend during the conversation in addition to hitting Trump on several points including his desire to eradicate the Constitution due to racism. “Most of those amendments, one thing or another was about a movement by Black people to ensure we’d be equally protected under the law.”
Harris links Trump saying he’ll terminate the Constitution to his racism: “Most of those amendments, one thing or another was about a movement by Black people to ensure we’d be equally protected under the law.” pic.twitter.com/k8OQaSYOWY
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Charlamagne also joined in on jabbing the Republican presidential nominee over his racism in response to Harris outlining the differences between her policies and Trump’s, saying his vision was “about fascism, why can’t we just say that?” Harris responded, “Yes, we can say that.” Some callers got to ask questions in the town hall about reparations (to which Harris demurred) and about voting frustrations. “You can’t let anybody take you out of the game by not voting,” she said. “The solutions are not gonna just happen overnight… the things that we want and are prepared to fight for won’t happen if we’re not active and don’t participate.”
The town hall was a smashing success for those who tuned in via social media and through listening on CNN and MSNBC which aired it live. Jon Cooper, a former strategist for former President Barack Obama, lauded Harris’ appearance and the networks’ airing for a broader audience. “I was very happy to see that both CNN and MSNBC carried Kamala Harris’ national radio town hall event, moderated by Charlemagne tha God,” he wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “It was one of her best interviews ever.”
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Kamala Harris has agreed to an interview on Fox News and is looking at sitting down with Joe Rogan for an interview on his podcast, capturing the interest of cautious social media fans.
With three weeks until the presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris is making a big play for moderate Republican and undecided voters by agreeing to an interview on Fox News and potentially one with Joe Rogan. The news has left some on social media cautious about these moves and others confident that she would do well in the interviews. According to reports, Vice President Harris will sit down with chief political anchor Bret Baier on a special episode of Special Report with Bret Baier. The episode will air on Wednesday (October 16) with the interview taking place in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Harris is also weighing whether to be a guest on Joe Rogan’s podcast, which is hosted on Spotify. Her campaign team has reportedly met with Rogan’s staff.
The push for Harris to appear on Rogan’s top-rated podcast (which has 14.5 million viewers)is crucial as polls currently have her in the lead over the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. The Fox News interview would also be her first on the network. The news comes as Trump has opted out of major media appearances down the stretch, most notably with 60 Minutes earlier this month. Trump has also had a tiff with Rogan, taking shots at him on his Truth Social network in August before recanting and calling him “a good guy.”. Rogan said in 2022 that he wouldn’t back Trump in an election, opting to support then-independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Social media greeted the news with a mixture of caution and approval. Some observed that liberals were rushing to applaud the move while having berated Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for appearing on Rogan’s show in the past. Others felt that Harris would be more than capable of handling herself with Baier and Rogan. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, political commentator Matthew Sheffield wrote of how beneficial Harris’ decision to do Rogan’s show could be: “Rogan is conservative, but he’s not a Fox hack. This group needs to be addressed rather than ceded to Trump. She’s got the facts his audience needs.”
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On Monday, October 14, Vice President Kamala Harris told Black men, I see you, and I hear you.
The Harris/Walz campaign is on a mission to strengthen the coalition, specifically with Black voters, where, surprisingly, they lack in comparison to the 2020 Biden/Harris ticket.
Following a moment with former president Barack Obama addressing a small group of Black men directly during a surprise visit to a field office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he had a “Black dad” moment and had some stern words on Black men on the fence about supporting Harris, and suggesting misogynoir is the culprit.
The fallout from Obama’s comments was immediate, with Black men reacting big time. The Harris campaign, which has been out in these political streets a lot lately, has been talking about that exact issue and releasing a new proposal that will provide Black men “with the tools to achieve financial freedom, lower costs to better provide for themselves and their families, and protect their rights.”
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Part of her proposal, which definitely has cheap Republicans clenching their butt cheeks, is the one million loans that are fully forgivable, up to $20,000, for Black entrepreneurs to start a business. Now, the million-dollar question would be how this would be possible; according to the campaign, the loans would be a product of a new partnership with the Small Business Administration with the addition of some lenders and banks.
The new Harris-Walz policy will also support education training and mentorship programs that lead to good-paying jobs for Black men, plus pathways to becoming teachers.
It also calls for protecting cryptocurrency investments made by Black men, giving them the assurance that their money is safe.
The policy also calls for the launch of a national health initiative that will focus on illnesses that affect Black men disproportionately and also the legalization of marijuana and create opportunities for Black Americans to succeed in the new industry.
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While Donald Trump, who has been president, has never come up with any proposals geared toward Black men, with his only claim to being an ally is issuing pardons to rappers, there are still some Black men scoffing at Kamala Harris’ attempt to let Black men know they have a seat at the table.
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Kamala Harris attacked Donald Trump for his refusal to release his medical records, as Republican politicians tried to cover for him.
With the presidential elections taking place 23 days from now, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is on the offensive. She called out former President Donald Trump for declining to release his medical records, which is customary for those running to be president. “He refuses to release his medical records. He is unwilling to do a 60 Minutes interview. He is unwilling to meet for a second debate,” Harris said at a campaign rally in North Carolina over the weekend. “Why does his staff want him to hide away? Are they afraid that people will see he is too weak and unstable to lead America?”
Vice President Harris’ medical records were publicized by the White House on Saturday (October 12), marking the first time that has taken place. “Harris remains in excellent health,” her doctor, Joshua Simmons, wrote in the release. “She possesses the physical and mental resiliency required to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chief.”
In the past few weeks, Trump has come under scrutiny over his age and mental acuity, evidenced by rally speeches mixed with vitriol and rambling rants. At 78, he’s currently the oldest presidential nominee. Similar charges about age were levied against President Joe Biden, forcing him to drop out of the race and endorse Harris as the nominee. Trump promised to release his medical history in August, but this has not happened.
Republican supporters and politicians have worked to protect Trump amid this new situation. Trump’s campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung pointed the press to statements regarding his health dating back to last November. House Majority Speaker Mike Johnson blasted Harris as “desperate” during an appearance on NBC’s Meet The Press on Sunday (October 13). “The American people don’t care about the cholesterol level of Donald Trump,” he added. “The medical records are irrelevant.”
“He doesn’t require as much sleep as the average person. He’s an unusual figure” — Mike Johnson lies that Donald Trump has released all of his medical records and lauds his health in cult-like fashion pic.twitter.com/7qjU5kQiBt
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Former President Barack Obama firmly called out undecided Black male voters, asking them to support Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump.
On Thursday (October 10), former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to a field office for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He used that appearance to talk with the volunteers gathered about Black men who are undecided about the upcoming election and those leaning towards supporting Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. “We have not seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running. Now, I also want to say that that seems to be more pronounced with the brothers,” Obama began.
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“And you are thinking about sitting out?” he continued, referencing those who have considered not voting at all in November. “Part of it makes me think — and I’m speaking to men directly — part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that.” Obama then spoke about Black women continuing to be highly supportive of Black men in the community. “When we get in trouble and the system isn’t working for us, they’re the ones out there marching and protesting,” he added, highlighting the difference between Harris and Trump to show who they should vote for. “On the one hand, you have somebody who grew up like you, knows you, went to college with you, understands the struggles and pain and joy that comes from those experiences,” highlighting Harris’ focus on policies that will benefit Black communities. “And on the other side, you have someone who has consistently shown disregard, not just for the communities, but for you as a person.”
The campaign office visit left some on social media taking offense to how the former president was addressing Black men, but others backed his approach as a much-needed move. Recent data shows that while there is a growing number of Black men under 50 who have warmed to Trump, a significant amount are planning to back Harris at the voting booth. “Very rarely do I go into a barbershop and I hear people say, ‘Democrats have failed me,’” said Philadelphia Councilmember Isaiah Thomas in an interview. “People might say the government has failed Black people, but not Democrats.”
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An interview between Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk took a dark turn as the two joked about the hypothetical assassination of Kamala Harris.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk sat down for a recent interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, and it would be aired on X, formerly Twitter. Musk has owned the platform since late 2023. The conversation, which lasted two hours, took a dark turn as Musk revisited a comment made earlier. “I made a joke, which I realised – I deleted – which is like: nobody’s even bothering to try to kill Kamala because it’s pointless. What do you achieve?”, he said, laughing.
Musk was referring to a post he made on X in the wake of an apparent second assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump last month. “It’s deep and true though,” Carlson replied, joining him in laughter. “Just buy another puppet,” Musk continued, before adding: “Nobody’s tried to kill Joe Biden. It’d be pointless.”
Elon & Tucker having a good laugh in new interview: “Nobody has even bothered to kill Kamala because it’s pointless. Ha, ha, ha. What do you achieve? Nothing, you just bought another puppet Nobody is trying to kill Biden, it would be pointless.” pic.twitter.com/9evhzElxai
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Carlson agreed, then asked Musk to speak further on his point. “Some people interpreted it as though I was calling for people to assassinate her, but I was like … Does it seem strange that no one’s even bothered? Nobody tries to assassinate a puppet … She’s safe,” Musk said, to which Carlson replied in a deadpan manner, “That’s hilarious.” The two would also talk about other topics including Musk’s potential role in a Trump presidential administration. “If he [Trump] loses man … you’re f—d, dude,” Carlson joked. Musk bantered back: “I’m fucked. If he loses, I’m f—d.” Both laughed, with crew members joining in as Musk continued: “How long do you think my prison sentence is going to be. Will I see my children, I don’t know.”
The Tesla founder received a huge swarm of backlash after that initial post, and this time around he wound up getting praise from conservatives and fans of his on X, with one stating that “Elon Musk is the Democrats’ worst nightmare.” Others online expressed their disgust, with some writing that Musk shouldn’t be a government contractor and privy to classified documents. In a post on X, political strategist Simon Rosenberg wrote, “The owner of this platform is a deeply unwell person.”
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Kamala Harris took part in major interviews with Howard Stern and Stephen Colbert, closing out a busy media day for her campaign.
Tuesday (Oct. 8) turned out to be a major media blitz for Vice President Kamala Harris, as she took part in interviews with Howard Stern and Stephen Colbert after appearing on ABC’s The View. The Democratic presidential nominee’s appearance on Stern’s Sirius XM show had a few key moments, beginning with Stern blasting former President Donald Trump for declining a 60 Minutes interview. “It just says so much,” Stern said. “He didn’t want to be fact-checked. This is madness. This is insanity. What do you mean, you don’t want to be fact-checked?”
Harris would jab Trump for his false claims about the 2020 presidential election, calling him a “sore loser” and taking him to task for his “dictator on day one” comments. “Understand what dictators do,” said Harris. “They jail journalists, they put people who are protesting in the street in jail.” She also commented on the bombshell report of Trump sending Russian President Vladimir Putin COVID tests at the height of the pandemic when he was in office. “People in America were struggling to get tests and this guy is sending them to Russia, to a murderous dictator for his personal use?” she said. Stern declared that he’d vote for her in November.
In her appearance on Late Night With Stephen Colbert, Harris opened up more, even sharing a beer – Miller High Life – with the host who expressed that he got advance permission to do so. Harris spoke about her Republican endorsements from Liz and Dick Cheney, praising them for putting “country over party.” Colbert asked her about her thoughts during her debate with Trump last month. “It’s family TV, right? It starts with a W, there’s a letter between it, then the last letter’s F,” she said, laughing and adding later on in the interview, “This is what happens when I drink beer.”
The appearances by the vice president were strategic in targeting key journalists supportive of her campaign, as many observers complained that she was ignoring traditional media outlets. Stern’s base, predominately composed of white males, is a key demographic for the Democratic party, evidenced by the “White Dudes For Harris” collective. Colbert has been a strong supporter of both Harris and President Joe Biden in the past, appearing as a host for fundraisers.