Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he was told by President Donald Trump last fall that criticism of NFL players who protested during the national anthem was “a very winning, strong issue for me,” according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. The comments were made by Jones in a sworn deposition as part of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s grievance against the NFL. Kaepernick is suing the NFL for collusion, arguing that league owners have purposely refused to sign him because of concerns about his protests during the anthem. “This is a very winning, strong issue for me,” Trump told Jones, according to the Journal. “Tell everybody, ‘You can’t win this one. This one lifts me.’ ” Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross testified in his deposition that Trump “changed the dialogue” on how the league would handle the anthem protests, according to the Journal. Trump has … [Read more...] about Report: Jerry Jones says President Donald Trump affected NFL’s national anthem policy
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President Donald Trump Cannot Block Critics on Twitter, Federal Judge in NY Rules
President Donald Trump cannot block people on Twitter, a federal judge in New York ruled on Wednesday. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald said the president's Twitter account is a public forum and, as such, it is unconstitutional for him to block his critics. History in Georgia as Democrat Challenges Racial Barrier "We hold that portions of the @realDonaldTrump account -- the “interactive space” where Twitter users may directly engage with the content of the President’s tweets -- are properly analyzed under the “public forum” doctrines set forth by the Supreme Court, that such space is a designated public forum, and that the blocking of the plaintiffs based on their political speech constitutes viewpoint discrimination that violates the First Amendment," Buchwald wrote. She added, "While we must recognize, and are sensitive to, the President’s personal First Amendment rights, he cannot exercise those rights in a way that infringes the … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump Cannot Block Critics on Twitter, Federal Judge in NY Rules
Nine Times President Donald Trump Has Referred to MS-13 Gang Members as ‘Animals’
President Donald Trump has a history of referring to MS-13 gang members as “animals” who rape, torture, and kill Americans, particularly during discussions about border security or illegal immigration. He did it again on Wednesday, during an immigration roundtable, but mainstream news outlets and Democrats quickly accused him of describing immigrants as animals. The president noted on Thursday that he frequently refers to gang members as animals and will continue doing so. “When the MS-13 comes in, when the other gang members come into our country, I refer to them as animals and guess what, I always will,” he said in response to the controversy. Here is a list of nine other instances when Trump has referred to gang members as “animals” since he was inaugurated as President of the United States. (This list does not include his references on the campaign trail in the 2016 presidential election.) 1. Campaign rally in Pennsylvania March … [Read more...] about Nine Times President Donald Trump Has Referred to MS-13 Gang Members as ‘Animals’
President Donald Trump to Keynote Pro-Life Gala
President Donald Trump will keynote the Susan B. Anthony List’s (SBA List) annual Campaign for Life Gala on May 22, the national pro-life organization has announced. The gala, which will take place at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, will also honor Kellyanne Conway, Counselor to the President, who will be the recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Leader Award.Longstanding pro-life advocate Kathy Ireland will serve as the gala’s mistress of ceremonies and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, a Republican from Louisiana, will address attendees as well. “President Donald Trump is governing as the most pro-life president in our nation’s history and Susan B. Anthony List is honored to receive him at our annual Campaign for Life Gala,” SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser, who also served as national campaign chair for the Trump campaign’s pro-life coalition, said in a statement. “President Trump has … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump to Keynote Pro-Life Gala
President Donald Trump Heading to South Florida Monday, Including Speech in Hialeah
President Donald Trump will be spending the next few days in South Florida, starting with an event in Hialeah on Monday. The Commander-in-Chief is expected to land at Miami International Airport shortly before noon on Air Force One before heading to an event to discuss his $1.5 trillion tax cut package, which includes tax cuts for corporations and more modest reductions for middle and low-income individuals and families. Trump has been in Hialeah before, announcing his Cuba policy at an event last year. After the event, the President will also be heading to his Mar-a-Lago resort to host Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday and Wednesday. The president and prime minister are expected to discuss investment ties to both countries with North Korea also reportedly a topic of discussion. Only On 6 Premature Baby Airlifted to Miami After Birth in Cancun The White House hasn't released many details on the trip, but the Federal Aviation Administration issued an advisory putting … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump Heading to South Florida Monday, Including Speech in Hialeah