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Amber Rose delivered a speech on the opening night of the Republican National Convention supporting Donald Trump, and social media users derided her for attending. On Monday (July 15), reality television star and model Amber Rose took the stage at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rose was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowd. “I’m here tonight to tell you, no matter your political background, that the best chance we have to give our babies a better life is to elect Donald Trump president of the United States,” she began. “I’m no politician and I don’t wanna be, but I do care about the truth, and the truth is that the media has lied to us about Donald Trump,” the model added, claiming she “did her research”. “I know this because for a long time, I believed those lies.”
“I realized Donald Trump and his supporters don’t care if you’re Black, white, gay or straight. It’s all love,” Rose continued. “And that’s when it hit me: These are my people. This is where I belong.”
That line drew another raucous ovation from the gathered crowd of supporters, politicians, and delegates. “The left told me to hate Trump and even worse, to hate the other side — the people who support him. When you cut through the lies, you realize the truth: American families were better when Donald Trump was president. We were safer, wealthier and stronger,” she concluded.
The speech compelled CNN senior political commentator Van Jones to say afterward that the 40-year-old’s remarks represented the “most dangerous speech for the Democratic coalition,” and “the most effective” on the convention’s first night.
“And she’s way more famous than any of us up here — I’m going to tell you that — way more famous. And so to the extent that these guys are trying to bust up our coalition, that was a bunker buster right there,” he added. But many more derided Rose – and Jones – afterward on social media, referencing her past relationship with Ye aka Kanye West as her main claim to fame and also calling out her confrontation with reality show star Joseline Hernandez on BET’s College Hill where the latter flatly stated that Rose “wanted to be a white girl”.
Take a look at some of the more striking reactions to Amber Rose’s RNC speech below.
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The Biden-Harris campaign is speaking out following Amber Rose‘s support for Donald Trump during her speech at the Republican National Convention on Monday night (July 15). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Amber Rose is right about one thing: research is important. Since we’re talking about facts, we brought receipts: […]
Jack Black responded to the backlash spurred by an off-color joke by his longtime Tenacious D musical partner Kyle Gass on Tuesday morning (July 16) by apologizing and announcing an indefinite hold on all future creative plans for the comedic rock duo.
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“I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday,” Black wrote of the off-color joke Gass made during the duo’s show on Sunday at the ICC Sydney Theatre in Sydney, Australia. During the gig, Gass was presented with a birthday cake and said, “don’t miss Trump next time” when Black asked him to “make a wish.” The poor taste quip came less than 48 hours after a lone gunman nicked the former president’s ear in an assassination attempt that resulted in the death of an audience member at a rally in Butler, PA and serious injuries to two other attendees.
The immediate response from tour producer Frontier Touring was to postpone a planned Tuesday night (July 16) show at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in the wake of significant backlash from conservative politicians and talking heads, including an Australian senator demanding that the pair be deported immediately.
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“I would never condone hate speech or encourage political violence in any form,” Black continued about the comment Gass said in a separate statement was improvised and inappropriate, noting that the incident has caused the Kung Fu Panda star to reconsider the group’s future endeavors. “After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold. I am grateful to the fans for their support and understanding.”
In addition to tonight’s scotched show in Newcastle, Tenacious D’s sold out Spicy Meatball tour shows on July 18 (Brisbane), July 20 (Melbourne), July 22 (Adelaide), July 24 (Wellington) and July 26 (Auckland) have also been called off. In June, the duo announced five North American gigs booked for October in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania as part of what they were calling the Rock D Vote tour in advance of November’s presidential election; at press time it was not clear if those sold out dates have also been cancelled.
In a parallel statement, Gass also apologized for his off-color remark, writing, “The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake. I don’t condone violence of any kind, in any form, against anyone. What happened was a tragedy, and I’m incredibly sorry for my severe lack of judgement. I profoundly apologize to those I’ve let down and truly regret any pain I’ve caused.”
Trump appeared in Milwaukee for the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday night (July 15) with a white bandage on his right ear over the spot where the gunman’s bullet struck after announcing Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his vice presidential pick in a bid to re-take the White House.
See Black and Gass’ statements below.
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Days after surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail. His next stop? The 2024 Republican National Convention on Monday (July 15). The former president is expected to formally accept the Republican nomination for presidential candidate during RNC 2024, and name his vice presidential running mate.
“The speech will be a lot different, a lot different than it would’ve been two days ago,” Trump told the press over the weekend. “It is a chance to bring the country together. I was given that chance.”
The conference comes less than month after Trump and Biden participated in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season.
Read on for ways to watch and stream RNC 2024.
Where to Watch RNC 2024
The Republican National Convention will be held at Fisery Forum in Milwaukee from July 15 to 18. RNC coverage will broadcast on several cable and local channels including Fox News, CBS, ABC, CNN, NBC, MSNBC and CSPAN (use ExpressVPN to stream various platforms internationally).
You can livestream the RNC with a free trail from DIRECTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, no cable necessary. Sling TV also offers cable and local channels starting at $20 for the first month.
CBS’ RNC coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET each night of the convention. ABC will air primetime coverage from 10 to 11 p.m. ET, and ABC News’ will air coverage from 7 p.m. ET until midnight.
Fox News started its RNC 2024 coverage over the weekend and will continue through July 18. In addition to daily coverage, Fox News will also broadcast a live, nightly two-hour RNC special at 10 p.m. ET from Monday until Thursday.
If you’re looking for live, uninterrupted RNC coverage, head over to CSPAN. The channel will broadcast daily coverage of the RNC starting on Monday at 12:45 p.m.
CNN’s RNC coverage began on Sunday with Jake Tapper reporting live from inside Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, and special editions of CNN shows like Erin Burnett OutFront, Anderson Cooper 360 and NewsNight With Abby Phillip. The cable network will air near-constant coverage of the RNC on CNN, CNN.com, CNN mobile apps, CNN International, CNN en Español and CNN on Max.
Viewers can stream RNC coverage on CNN.com/RNC with a CNN cable log-in, or subscribe to Max for access to CNN on Max. Plans start at $9.99/month.
Those who don’t have access to cable or TV can stream RNC coverage online as most outlets including NBC, MSNBC, CNN, CBS News, ABC and Fox News provide multi-platform coverage across websites, mobile apps and TV.
Hulu subscribers can watch live RNC reports on the platform. According to Ad Week, Peacock will stream coverage of the 2024 RNC including Decision 2024 hosted by the Today show’s Savannah Gunthrie and NBC Nightly News host Lester Holt at 10-11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 9-11 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
NBC’s coverage includes live episodes of NBC Nightly News from the RNC. CBS’ coverage will be available to stream live on Paramount+ with Showtime.
RNC Speakers & Themes
According to the Associated Press, each day of the conference will feature a different theme. Monday is “Make America Wealthy One Again,” Tuesday is “Make American Safe Once Again.” “Make America Strong Once Again” and “Make American Great Once Again” are the themes for Wednesday and Thursday.
Who will be speaking at RNC 2024? The list of speakers includes Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis, failed presidential candidates Nikki Haley, Tim Scott and Vivek Ramaswamy, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Florida senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former House speaker Newt Gingrich and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s former counsel, will also be speaking at the convention, along with Trump’s eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.
Don Jr.’s fiancée and ex-Fox New host Kimberly Guilfoyle will be speaking at the RNC, as will Eric’s wife Lara Trump. Other RNC speakers include Amber Rose, and UFC president Dana White.
Country star Jason Aldean turned up the political heat at his recent concert in Nashville on July 13, dedicating his controversial hit “Try That in a Small Town” to former president Donald Trump.
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The singer, who has long been a vocal Trump supporter, took his admiration to new heights during the performance.
In a TikTok video shared by user @susanelizabethphoto, the “Dirt Road Anthem” singer is heard saying, “What happened in Pittsburgh today with our former president, Mr. Trump, you guys know about this, right?
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“President Trump’s a friend of mine so I want to send this next song out to him. We all know what’s going to happen come November, so it’s all good.” He continued, “Just goes to show you there’s a lot of bullshit in the world, and that’s kind of what this song right here was about, so this one goes out to the pres.”
Aldean also shared his support via Instagram, “This is what a warrior looks like! This is MY guy,” sharing the famous photo of a bloodied Trump raising his fist in defiance.
“Donald Trump, we are thinking about you and praying for you and your family. God has a bigger plan for you, my friend, and I think we all know what that is by now.” He also extended his condolences to the families of the victims affected by the incident, calling it a “cowardly act.”
The dedication aligns with Aldean’s ongoing support for Trump. He and his wife Brittany have been fixtures at Trump events and recently promoted merchandise supporting Trump’s campaign.
Aldean wasn’t the only musician to rally behind Trump following the apparent assassination attempt. Kid Rock posted a fiery video on social media, declaring, “You f— with Trump, you f— with me,” and shared a link to a GoFundMe page for the victims of the shooting, which has raised over $2 million.
“Try That in a Small Town” has been at the center of heated debate since its release, with critics arguing the lyrics promote vigilantism and contain racial undertones.
Aldean has consistently defended the song, maintaining it celebrates small-town community values.
The controversy surrounding the track, however, has not hindered its success; the song rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Aldean’s first leader on the chart. It generated major buzz after CMT pulled its video after some labelled it as pro-gun, pro-violence and akin to a “modern lynching song”.
“Try That in a Small Town” also topped the Digital Song Sales chart and vaulted up the Streaming Songs chart, and topped Google’s 2023 Trending Musicians list, with “Try That in a Small Town” leading song searches.
Watch Jason Aldean dedicate “Try That in a Small Town” to Donald Trump in Nashville below.
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On Saturday (July 13), Donald Trump was allegedly the victim of an assassination attempt while he was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. But while most everyone with a pulse quickly condemned all forms of political violence (and wished the victim a speedy recovery), a number of GOP representatives took to social media to put the blame on, wait for it…Joe Biden.
Early reports state that Trump wasn’t shot (but he claims otherwise) but that the blood seen coming from his ear directly after the shooting was due to glass from a teleprompter that was shattered by one of the shooter’s bullets. As chatter about what happened reached a fever pitch on social media, there were those who took the opportunity to tweet recklessly.
Senator JD Vance, a toady in the running to be Trump’s VP was extra egregious with his tweeting. “The central premise of the Biden campaign is that President Donald Trump is an authoritarian fascist who must be stopped at all costs,” he tweet with not a spot of evidence. “That rhetoric led directly to President Trump’s attempted assassination.”
According to the FBI, the shooter, who was killed by the Secret Service, was Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. One spectator at the rally was killed while two others were injured. Crooks also happens to be a registered Republican.
Nevertheless, this factoid was not enough to stop blowhards like Marjorie Taylor Green from pinning the blame on anybody but the dead shooter. “Democrats wanted this to happen. They’ve wanted Trump gone for years and they’re prepared to do anything to make that happen,” tweeted the bad built Congresswoman from Georgia.
So is it too early to talk about gun violence?
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Kid Rock is enraged over the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
On Saturday (July 13), the 53-year-old rocker — a staunch supporter of the former president — took to social media to share his anger over the shooting at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pa., where the presumptive GOP presidential nominee was struck in the ear and an audience member was killed.
“You f— with Trump, you f— with me,” Rock furiously yelled in a video posted on Instagram.
The short clip, which appears to have been recorded on a boat, finds the “We the People” singer-rapper shirtless and sporting black sunglasses with a “White Boy of the Year” baseball cap.
At Saturday’s Pennsylvania rally, held on the grounds of the Butler Farm Show, the shooter was immediately killed by the Secret Service after firing numerous shots from a nearby rooftop. The FBI has identified him as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. A motive has not yet been determined.
Following the incident, Trump wrote on Truth Social that a bullet struck the upper part of his ear. Videos and photos from the event show the Secret Service quickly escorting the bloodied former president from the stage while Trump pumped his fist to the crowd. One rally attendee was killed and two additional audience members are in critical condition.
In addition to his passionate video, Rock also shared a link on his X (formerly Twitter) account to a “President Trump Authorized” GoFundMe page dedicated to the victims of the Pennsylvania rally. The effort had raised nearly $900,000 as of Sunday morning.
Rock, whose real name is Bob Ritchie, has been a major supporter of Trump over the years. The rapper-turned-southern-rocker visited the former president at the White House in 2017 and he has golfed with Trump on numerous occasions. In 2022, Rock spoke to Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson about his past interactions with Trump. He also called Trump “one of my besties” in a 2024 profile in Rolling Stone.
Kid Rock wasn’t the only musical artist who reacted to the Trump assassination attempt. Other acts — including 50 Cent, John Rich, Scotty McCreery, Soulja Boy, Randy Houser, Kid Cudi and Lil Pump — also shared their thoughts about the shooting.
“Trump was shot!!!” Rich, of Big & Rich, alerted his X followers, later adding, “They couldn’t beat him in a fair contest, so they tried to kill him. BUT THEY MISSED.”
“Praying for our country rn,” said country singer and American Idol alum McCreery.
“I know the vibes,” noted 50 cent, posting a clip of his track “Many Men (Wish Death)” from Get Rich or Die Tryin’. “We are all in trouble now!”
See Kid Rock’s response to the Trump rally shooting on Instagram and X below.
Former President Donald Trump was shot at in an apparent assassination attempt on Saturday (July 13), an incident that had 50 Cent looking back at Get Rich or Die Tryin’, the rapper’s debut album. 2003 album track “Many Men (Wish Death)” references 50 surviving someone opening fire on him; he’s previously talked about an incident in which he was shot nine times.
“Trump gets shot and now I’m trending,” 50 posted on his social media accounts Saturday night. His remark, topped off with a shrugging emoji, was the caption to a Get Rich or Die Tryin’ cover edit featuring Trump’s face on his body.
Before posting the altered album art, the rapper shared a still image of Trump from Saturday’s Butler, Pennsylvania, rally, where the Republican presidential candidate had a bloodied ear and face and his fist pumped up for the crowd. Trump was surrounded by the Secret Service, who were rushing him off the stage following gunshots.
Trump is “fine,” according to a statement from spokesman Steven Cheung obtained by The New York Times. One rally attendee and the suspected shooter were killed.
“Many men wish death upon me/ Blood in my eye, dawg, and I can’t see/ I’m tryin’ to be what I’m destined to be/ And n—– tryin’ to take my life away,” 50 Cent sings on the intro of “Many Men (Wish Death).”
His breakthrough album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ went to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in 2003 and was nominated for a Grammy for best rap album.
“Many Men (Wish Death)” was never serviced as an official single, though it had a life of its own that included a music video released in 2003. Interestingly, 50 revealed two decades later that “Many Men” is his least favorite from the debut set: “We was in that hard-hitting intensity, the energy on the records, and it’s the slowest song on Get Rich or Die Tryin’. And it’s now the tempo that the artists are rapping to. So the fast tempo, hard-hitting beats, that was that era, that time period.”
In a 2013 interview with Howard Stern, 50 Cent said of his shooter, “He was paid to do it … It’s my past … It’s karma.” He told Stern, “He was paid ’cause someone felt like I would potentially do something to them if they kept going in the direction that they were going in.” He said getting shot in the face was “not as painful as having to visit the dentist repeatedly for a root canal.”
“His street credit just went up a couple points,” one of 50’s followers wrote of Trump Saturday night on the rapper’s post, where many others made light of the former president being shot at, with comments like: “Get reelected or die trying,” “Fif better let Trump use ‘many men’ during his campaign” and “He walking out at his next rally to this song.”
“Blood in my ear dawg and I can’t hear, Biden tryna take my votes away,” one person quipped, while another wrote, “Bro fighting charges and got shot… put him in the booth rn.”
See 50 Cent’s posts about Trump from Saturday night below.
Gunshots rang out at a Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennyslvania, on Saturday (July 13). The former president, who appeared to have blood on his ear and face, was immediately escorted from the stage by the Secret Service.
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Trump, currently the Republican presidential candidate, is “fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility,” according to a statement obtained by The New York Times. Spokesman Steven Cheung did not provide the publication with any further information about whether he had been injured.
The NYT reports one rally attendee and the suspected shooter were killed.
Trump was photographed surrounded by Secret Service agents while raising his fist to the crowd before being rushed off to his motorcade.
The rally was being held on the grounds of the Butler Farm Show.
President Biden received a briefing about what happened at Saturday’s rally, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says state police arrived on the scene to work with federal partners.
As news of the assassination attempt spread across social media, with Trump’s name trending on X (formerly Twitter), a number of music artists and public figures posted reactions. X’s Elon Musk posted his endorsement of Trump for president, and commented, “Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.”
“Trump was shot!!!” John Rich, of Big & Rich alerted his followers, later adding, “They couldn’t beat him in a fair contest, so they tried to kill him. BUT THEY MISSED.”
“Praying for our country rn,” said country singer and American Idol alum Scotty McCreery.
Josh Turner wrote: “Thank God President Trump is okay. Thoughts and prayers go up for him and for the family of the attendee whose life was taken at today’s rally.”
“Ain’t no way they just shot at trump,” said Soulja Boy, who shared a video clip from the rally.
M.I.A. said she was “looking for bullet proof sun hats just for America.”
See various reactions to the incident at the Trump rally below.
Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024
Praying for our country rn 🇺🇸— Scotty McCreery (@ScottyMcCreery) July 13, 2024
Thank God President Trump is okay. 🇺🇸Thoughts and prayers go up for him and for the family of the attendee whose life was taken at today’s rally.🙏🏼— Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) July 13, 2024
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Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican Party nominee for President of the United States, was in Pennsylvania hosting a rally when shots rang out. After popping noises were heard, several Secret Service agents rushed the stage, turning into a photo op that some on Xitter believe to be staged.
According to a breaking NBC News report, Donald Trump was in Western Pennsylvania hosting a rally as part of the campaign trail for the business mogul and presidential hopeful. Trump was in the early stages of the rally when loud noises were reportedly heard in the distance. The sounds somewhat resembled gunshots, prompting Secret Service agents to secure the safety of the former president.
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Trump was speaking when he reached for the side of his face as popping sounds rang out over the rally. He then crouched down as Secret Service agents rushed the stage and surrounded him. He was quickly escorted into a vehicle, walking off the stage with agents on all sides.
Screams from the audience rang out as the scene unfolded.
A Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement posted to X that “the former President is safe.”
“This is now an active Secret Service investigation and further information will be released when available,” agency spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi posted.
Trump is currently being treated at a local facility and was reportedly injured in the ear and head area. Dramatic images online show Trump being tackled by agents with the American Flag flying behind them amid the confusion.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, some are saying that the shooting was a staged event meant to sway voters. Others had other things to say and we’ll feature reactions from all sides below.
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