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Donald Trump ramps up Wisconsin campaign, where Republican win could knock out Democrats

Donald Trump’s fourth scheduled stop in eight days in Wisconsin is a sign of his increased attention as Republicans fret about the former president’s ability to match the Democrats’ enthusiasm and turnout machine. Wisconsin is perennially tight in presidential elections but has gone for the Republicans just once in the past 40 years, when Trump won the state in 2016.(AFP) “In the political chatter class, they’re worried,” said Brandon Scholz, a retired Republican strategist and longtime political observer in Wisconsin who voted for Trump in 2020 but said he is not voting for Trump or Democratic nominee Kamala Harris this year. “I think Republicans are right to be concerned.” Trump’s latest rally was planned for 2 p.m. Central time Sunday in Juneau in Dodge County, which he won in 2020 with 65% of the vote. Jack Yuds, chairman of the county Republican Party, said support for Trump is stronger in his part of the state than it was in 2016 or 2020. “I can’t keep signs in,” Yuds said. “They want everything he’s got. If …

Donald Trump hasn’t spared even ‘Thala’ Ajith fans in bizarre automated tweet rampage | Trending

Oct 04, 2024 07:10 PM IST The unexpected tagging of Tamil superstar ‘Thala’ Ajith Kumar’s fans by former President Trump has led to a flood of reactions on X. In a bizarre twist on X (formerly Twitter), former US President Donald Trump tagged none other than ‘Thala’ Ajith Kumar’s fan account, urging the Tamil superstar’s followers to vote in the upcoming US elections this November. The internet quickly lit up, leaving ‘Thala’ fans scratching their heads over the mix-up. Former US President Donald Trump.(AFP) The post by Donald Trump seems to be part of an automated message system sending out requests for support to random users, encouraging them to vote for him. Numerous other users have also reported receiving the same message from the Trump campaign. (Also Read: Indian man gets message from Donald Trump in bizarre automated tweet. His priceless reply is viral) Check the post here:   How did the X users react? The unexpected tagging of Tamil superstar ‘Thala’ Ajith Kumar’s fans by former President Trump has led to a flood of …

Jill Biden assails Trump ahead of November elections, dubs him ‘bully’ and ‘dangerous to LGBTQ community’

Ahead of presidential elections, US First Lady Jill Biden blasted presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by calling him a “bully” and “dangerous to the LGBTQ community”. In a bid to garner LGBTQ voters for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, Jill urged the community members to “fight like hell” to defeat Trump in the White House race.(Bloomberg) In a bid to garner LGBTQ voters for President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, Jill urged the community members to “fight like hell” to defeat Trump in the White House race. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Speaking at the Human Rights Campaign’s “Equality in Action” gathering in Virginia, the US First Lady highlighted the Biden administration’s work for the progress of LGBTQ community and warned against the dangers if Trump gets elected in November. She claimed that states are enacting legislation “targeting this community” and that outside forces are attempting to reverse the community’s “hard-won gains” by taking away rights and freedoms. She urged members to put …

Dan Rather’s scathing post against Donald Trump goes viral: ‘A vile man who attacks the…’

Hitting out at former president Donald Trump ahead of the presidential elections, veteran newsman Dan Rather explained why he sees the GOP contender as a threat to democracy. Taking to his social media handle X, Rather said that he “vehemently” opposes Trump, making it explicitly clear that “it is not about politics”.(REUTERS) Taking to his social media handle X, Rather said that he “vehemently” opposes Trump, making it explicitly clear that “it is not about politics” as he had previously cast ballots for both Republicans and Democrats. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “It’s about me, as a patriot, rejecting a cheating, lying, racist, treasonous, fascist, and vile man who attacks the free press, and wants to lead the country I love,” he wrote, adding that “It’s really that simple.” He went on to urge his 2.6 million followers that if “they think journalists should defend the country they love against Trump, please subscribe to my newsletter using the link in my bio.” “If you can, please consider upgrading too. …

Trump name-drops 2 potential GOP running mates, addresses RFK Jr. claims

Former US President Donald Trump stoked rumours about his pick for running mate in the 2024 presidential elections by dropping the names of two top Republicans. Ex-US President Donald Trump(AFP) During an interview with Fox News host Maria Bartirom, Trump was asked who would be his pick for vice-president. “Well, I have a lot of good people. I have a lot of good ideas,” he said, while mentioning South Carolina Republican Senator Tim Scott and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! The Republican frontrunner went on to say that he talks to “everyone” for the potential post and revealed that he recently had discussion with Tim Scott, who endorsed Trump after withdrawing his presidential run last year. Also Read: ‘I am flattered’: RFK Jr. reacts to speculation about Trump’s running mate in 2024 election “You know, I called [South Carolina Sen.] Tim Scott and people like Tim Scott, and I said you’re a much better candidate for me than you are for yourself,” …