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‘By accident’: CNN panelist apologizes after accusing Trump of involvement in Epstein sex-trafficking ring
A gun-control advocate apologized and claimed to accidentally accuse President Donald Trump of being involved in the Epstein trafficking ring.
Cameron Kasky made the comments while speaking on a CNN panel before posting his apology on social media on Tuesday. Many called on the president to sue the activist over the comments that could be considered slanderous.
‘I said that by accident and didn’t mean it.’
Kasky was confronted by commentator Scott Jennings during the segment, which led Kasky to repeat the claim. He was singing a far different tune the next day.
“I would like to retract my comments from CNN last night and truly apologize,” Kasky wrote.
“Donald Trump was obviously not involved with a giant international child sex trafficking ring where women and children were systematically raped by elites,” he added. “I said that by accident and didn’t mean it.”
Some online believed the tone of the message was sarcastic.
While the president had a past connection to Jeffrey Epstein, he has never been convicted of participating in Epstein’s alleged sex-trafficking ring. The billionaire financier later accepted a plea deal where he admitted guilt to a felony state charge of soliciting a minor for sex.
Kasky became an advocate for gun control after surviving the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018. He has since spoken at rallies and in the media about restricting gun rights.
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Epstein was found dead in a Manhattan jail while awaiting trial for additional sex-trafficking charges in 2019.
The allegations that he orchestrated an underage sex-trafficking ring for the wealthy and powerful have led to many suspicions that he was killed to avoid incriminating alleged co-conspirators.
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Trump announces ‘framework’ of ‘great’ deal with NATO on Greenland
After months of threats and recriminations, President Donald Trump announced that he has reached a “framework” of a deal on Greenland with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
The president made the announcement on social media Wednesday after speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
‘This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations.’
“Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region,” the president wrote. “This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations.”
He added that he would revoke the threat to impose tariffs on eight nations after reaching the deal. The tariffs had been scheduled to go into effect February 1.
“Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland,” he added, referring to a missile defense system proposal.
Earlier in the day, he argued that annexing Greenland was essential to U.S. security as well as that of the Western Hemisphere.
“Greenland is a vast, almost entirely uninhabited and undeveloped territory. It is sitting undefended in a key strategic location between the United States, Russia, and China,” he said in his speech.
“This enormous, unsecured island is actually part of North America — on the northern frontier of the Western Hemisphere,” he added. “That’s our territory. It is therefore a core national security interest of the United States of America — and in fact, it’s been our policy for hundreds of years to prevent outside threats from entering our hemisphere.”
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The president said that Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff would lead the negotiations on the deal.
The president has also said he would focus less on peace in his tactics on Greenland after the Nobel Committee snubbed him for the Peace Prize.
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‘Stupid people’: Trump gives European allies tough love during Davos speech
President Donald Trump addressed the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday and had a tough message for a rapidly transforming Europe.
Trump began his message by lamenting the direction Europe is going. Trump pointed out that by most metrics, Europe is shrinking where it should be growing.
‘That’s why issues like energy, trade, immigration, and economic growth must be central concerns to anyone who wants to see a strong and united West.’
“The consequences of such destructive policies have been stark, including lower economic growth, lower standards of living, lower birth rates, more socially disruptive migration, more vulnerability to hostile foreign adversaries, and much, much smaller militaries,” Trump said.
He also referred to European leaders as “stupid people” for buying Chinese-made windmills and other “Green New Scam” materials instead of investing in more efficient means of energy.
“You’re supposed to make money with energy, not lose money,” he quipped.
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Despite the jab, President Trump reminded these European leaders that the United States is deeply vested in the future and well-being of their countries.
“The United States cares greatly about the people of Europe. We really do. I mean, look, I am derived from Europe. Scotland and Germany. … We believe deeply in the bonds we share with Europe.”
“As a civilization, I want to see it do great. That’s why issues like energy, trade, immigration, and economic growth must be central concerns to anyone who wants to see a strong and united West.”
Trump called for a stark reversal of European decline: “Europe and those counties have to do their thing. They have to get out of the culture that they’ve created over the last 10 years. It’s horrible what they’re doing to themselves. They’re destroying themselves … these beautiful, beautiful places.”
“We want strong allies, not seriously weakened ones. We want Europe to be strong,” Trump concluded.
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Second lady Usha Vance announces historic pregnancy: ‘Our family is growing!’
Second lady Usha Vance announced that she was pregnant with the fourth child of Vice President JD Vance.
The second lady posted a statement from the vice president on social media Tuesday.
‘We are particularly grateful for the military doctors who take excellent care of our family.’
“We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy. Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July,” the statement reads.
“During this exciting and hectic time, we are particularly grateful for the military doctors who take excellent care of our family and for the staff members who do so much to ensure that we can serve the country while enjoying a wonderful life with our children,” he added.
The two have been married since 2014 after meeting at Yale University and have two boys, Ewan and Vivek, and a daughter named Mirabel.
Many congratulations and blessings were sent to her from prominent politicians, some of whom pointed out that the child would be the first to be born to a sitting vice president.
“Congratulations!” replied Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “This is great news. Children are a gift from God.”
“Children are such a blessing, and this baby boy is blessed to have both of you as his parents,” responded Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee.
“Congratulations to our friends … on this wonderful news! Abraham and I are thrilled for you and your family,” replied Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
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“Congratulations! Children are a blessing,” said Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas.
Prior to marrying JD Vance, his wife clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts on the Supreme Court.
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More UNHINGED anti-ICE extremist footage: ‘I am a liberal, leftist, pagan, lesbian, transgender woman, and witch!’
Blaze News captured more exclusive footage of hysterical anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after the lethal shooting of Renee Good.
One particularly passionate protester says he was a U.S. Air Force veteran and reads from a prepared statement. He wears a jacket with transgender flags as well as a Hello Kitty decoration.
‘You ain’t s**t! Put your badge down! I’ll fight you!’
“I’m protesting what was done to Renee Good. I am protesting what was done to George Floyd, to Leonard Peltier, to Trayvon Martin, and to all those who have suffered violence and injustice from the hands of fascism!” he says.
“I am Charlotte Sanders, and I use she/her/her pronouns. I am a liberal, leftist, pagan, lesbian, transgender woman, and witch! My deadname is Matthew Tyler Sanders, but I am Charlotte,” he continues.
“I stand here today to go up against the violent injustices done to everyone like Renee Nicole Good, George Floyd Jr., Leonard Peltier, and Trayvon Martin,” the man says. “I am here to stand up and fight against fascism, tyranny, systematic oppression, xenophobia, racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, and hate! I am here to stand up against the bullies and cowards!”
He goes on to say that he had suffered from psoriatic arthritis as well as cancer that were caused by “psychological and emotional” trauma.
“We must take a stand against fascism and hate!” he concludes. “We must annihilate fascism and hate.”
He says he was protesting in order to protect his “LGBTQIA2S+ chosen family and community.”
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In later parts of the video, protesters follow federal troops and chant at them to leave the city.
“Look at your ugly ass smiles, ohhh!” says one female protester.
“You guys hate America, right,” says a male protester to the troops. “You think you love it, but you f**king hate it. This is the First Amendment. What are you guys doing?! You should be joining us! A f**king woman was shot in the face!”
Another male protester has a message for President Donald Trump.
“Do you have any heart? Do you have any heart? Do you have any soul? Especially if you are Christian,” the man says. “How can you say any of this is Christian? It’s not in any way!”
One protester’s sign equated Trump to Hitler and adds, “The blood is on your hands!!”
The video ended with crazed epithet-filled screaming against ICE officers at the facility in Minneapolis.
“I say f**k ICE! If they want a piece, come and f**king get it!” adds Matthew Sanders in a last snippet.
In a second video captured by Blaze News, a protester threatens to fight officers on the streets of Minneapolis.
“You ain’t s**t! Put your badge down! I’ll fight you!” the man says. “And if you want to see me, we can go get into my trunk, and we can do something different! You wanna take it like that? None of you got vests on! I clocked that s**t, homie!”
“How old were you when your mommy dropped you on your head?!” screams a female protester.
Another protester makes an extended analogy comparing Trump to the emperor character in the “Star Wars” franchise. He says he isn’t a fan of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), but he opposes the ICE surge.
“If they can put away the fraudsters, great!” the man adds. “But is [an] ICE agent tackling some kid bringing shopping carts into Target, is that helping tackle fraud? I don’t think so.”
In another scene from the city, a woman screams at officers as they appear to back away from protesters.
“Get the f**k out of here, piggy! You don’t belong here! You don’t belong here!” she yells. “Are you guys scared? Are you guys scared of our little cardboard sign?!”
The video ends with a protester running with a Somali flag in front of assembled troops as another protester screams incoherently.
A previous Blaze News video with exclusive protester footage was published Jan. 9 and can still be viewed online.
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Justice Dept. slaps Gov. Tim Walz, AG Ellison, Minneapolis Mayor Frey with subpoenas: Report
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, state Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have all received subpoenas from the Department of Justice, reports claim.
Fox News reported on the subpoenas Tuesday and said they related to an investigation into obstruction of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
‘This Justice Department investigation … does not seek justice. It is a partisan distraction.’
Walz’s office and Frey’s office confirmed to KMSP-TV that they received the subpoenas. Walz also posted a statement on social media to President Donald Trump.
“Mr. President, Minnesota invites you to see our values in action. Come see how communities from all walks of life are working together, and how the spirit of this state refuses to be defined by division or fear,” he wrote in part.
“But let me be absolutely clear: The State of Minnesota will not be drawn into political theater,” Walz added. “This Justice Department investigation, sparked by calls for accountability in the face of violence, chaos, and the killing of Renee Good, does not seek justice. It is a partisan distraction.”
The subpoenas asked for records and communications from the politicians related to the surge of federal officers in Minnesota. The Associated Press reported that other subpoenas were also sent to St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, who previously admitted she is an “illegal” immigrant, and officials in Ramsey County as well as Hennepin County.
“When the federal government weaponizes its power to try to intimidate local leaders for doing their jobs, every American should be concerned,” read a statement from Frey to KMSP.
“We shouldn’t have to live in a country where people fear that federal law enforcement will be used to play politics or crack down on local voices they disagree with,” he added. “In Minneapolis, we won’t be afraid. We know the difference between right and wrong, and, as Mayor, I’ll continue doing the job I was elected to do: keeping our community safe and standing up for our values.”
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Walz went on to call for an investigation into the death of anti-ICE activist Renee Good instead.
“A mother is dead, and the people responsible have yet to be held accountable,” he wrote.
“That’s where the energy of the federal government should be directed: toward restoring trust, accountability, and real law and order, not political retaliation,” Walz added. “Minnesota will not be intimidated into silence and neither will I.”
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