Former Dem Governor Says Black Voters Will ‘Rise Up’ Against Democrats Following Trump Verdict (VIDEO)

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Former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich stated Thursday on Fox News that black voters, one of the Democratic Party’s key voting blocs, will “rise up” and instead support former President Donald Trump following his guilty verdict.

Blagojevich appeared on “Jesse Watters Primetime” to discuss the verdict. A New York jury found Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts for alleged falsified business records. A judge previously sentenced Blagojevich to 14 years for trying to sell then-president-elect Barack Obama’s Illinois Senate seat, and Trump commuted it in 2020. Watters asked the former governor about his thoughts on the former president’s case.

“I see this as déjà vu all over again. I didn’t break a single law, cross a line or take a penny. They failed to convict me at a first trial, tried me a second time, used unlawful jury instructions to criminalize things that were legal. They learned from that, and now they’re doing it at the major-league level — what they did to a Democrat governor at the triple A level — and doing it to the leading candidate of the opposition party, being done by the party in power. My party, the Democratic Party. It’s a very sad day for America on many levels,” Blagojevich stated.

“On a personal level, I’m grateful to President Trump for commuting my sentence. My heart sinks when I think about what he has to go through, what his family has to go through. My heart is broken for our country because this is serious business and these Democrats, my fellow Democrats who run the show now, are coordinating these prosecutions against Trump from the Democratic National Committee in Washington D.C. with assistance from the White House and Biden.”

“It’s so obvious to me because I’ve lived it myself. In my case, these were Bush-appointed Republicans who did it to me. Now the Democrats are doing it to Trump, but what they’re doing is they’re destroying the rule of law, our constitution, which will eventually lead to the loss of our freedom. Nothing is sacred with these people, nothing is sacred. It’s politics at all costs and forget about the law, and forget about injustice and forget about destroying somebody through prosecution, persecution and the politics of personal destruction.” (Read more from “Former Dem Governor Says Black Voters Will ‘Rise Up’ Against Democrats Following Trump Verdict (VIDEO)” HERE)

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A Teen Told His Graduating Class Jesus Is ‘Your Answer.’ Now He’s Facing Consequences (VIDEO)

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A Northern Kentucky high school student’s graduation speech sparked debate over the weekend after he urged his classmates to seek Jesus Christ as “your answer” for “the way, the truth and life.”

He didn’t receive his diploma and was asked to meet with his school principal because he added the religious message to his pre-approved speech, according to videos he posted on TikTok.

Micah Price said online, “I was told beforehand I wasn’t allowed to bring up Christ. … I did anyways.”

He graduated May 24 from Campbell County High School in Alexandria, about 30 minutes south of Cincinnati. The high school, which has about 1,500 students, draws from a predominantly suburban and rural part of the county.

Price said in his speech: “Class, before another word is to leave my mouth I must give the honor, the praise, and the glory to my lord and savior Jesus Christ, who in his very words tells us he is the light, he is the way, the truth and life. Class, anyone in the audience today, I’m here to tell you that if you don’t have any of those things in your life and can’t seem to find the answer, then my lord and savior is your answer.”

@countrysizzle This young man, Micah, delivered a wonderful speech Friday night at CCHS graduation ceremony. So much so that you could hear people discussing it as we left the event center. Following the ceremony, the school system decided to hold his diploma but has now agreed to a private meeting and return it. Here is a video of the speech (he truly is an amazing speaker) He has dedicated his future endeavors to protecting our country by joining the Air Force! Let’s stand up for him! #2024 #CCHS #SeniorYear #STANDUPFORMICAH #SUPPORTMICAHPRICE ♬ original sound – Christi Wagner

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WATCH: Jill Biden Claims It’s President Trump Who ‘Can’t Put a Sentence Together’

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Jill Biden, on a television talk show with sympathetic supporters, now has wildly claimed that it is President Donald Trump who “can’t put a sentence together.”

She was talking in anticipation of the debate scheduled later in June between her husband, whose career in verbal gaffes, blunders and slipups extends back decades, and even at one point triggered a book on his misstatements, and Trump.

She said there are guardrails planned for the debate, at Joe Biden’s insistence, that there be no audience, that microphones be turned off periodically and more.

That, she said, is so somebody “can’t ramble, or scream at somebody, not that my husband would be the one doing that.”

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His catalog of known verbal blunders goes on forever. He once told a supporter confined to a wheelchair to “stand up” and more recently openly wondered how long it would be before voters figured out they can’t trust him.

(Read more from “Jill Biden Claims It’s President Trump Who ‘Can’t Put a Sentence Together'” HERE)

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Report: Suspects Openly Sell ‘Sextortion’ Guides on Social Media as Number of Child Victims Spikes

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Suspected criminals are selling “sextortion” guides on social media as children and teenagers increasingly fall prey to sexual blackmail schemes, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported Tuesday.

The guides teach would-be scammers how to masquerade online as young women and hoodwink a victim into sending sexually explicit content, which the suspects would then use to blackmail the victim, the report revealed. The guides also show how to set up untraceable phone numbers, create fake social media accounts and use secure payment platforms.

One of the alleged contributors to the guide boasted his victim paid him “every Friday,” the report showed.

There has been a spike in child and teenage victims of sextortion — a “massive threat” to children, as the intelligence professional and sextortion expert Paul Raffile put it — according to the report. It marked a shift from adult victims to much younger, mostly male victims in particular, Raffile reportedly added.

One such young male victim reportedly parted with £100 (about $127) to alleged sextortion suspects who blackmailed him with a fake picture. He opened up to his parents, with whose help he then shut down his social media account, escaping further harm, according to the report.

(Read more from “Report: Suspects Openly Sell ‘Sextortion’ Guides on Social Media as Number of Child Victims Spikes” HERE)

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Fetterman Defends Israel, Condemns Hamas for Hiding Behind Civilians (VIDEO)

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In an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Wednesday, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) addressed the recent deaths of civilians in an Israeli airstrike on a tent camp in Rafah. Fetterman described the casualties as “awful” and “heartbreaking,” but emphasized the role of Hamas in exacerbating the situation.

Fetterman stated, “The deaths of civilians in the strike were awful and a heartbreaking tragedy. However, there is a truth about this war, and that’s what Hamas does — Hamas, those cowards hide behind civilians. It’s becoming more evident that there was a dump of munitions there that exploded, causing additional damage. That’s where Hamas is hiding them.”

He further explained the complexity of the conflict, noting, “If Hamas truly wanted peace, they could have accepted the ceasefire deal offered a couple of weeks ago or surrendered if they were genuinely concerned about civilian casualties. Instead, they persist in their efforts, showing no connection with the suffering of Palestinians. They don’t seem to care how many die or anything.”

Fetterman also remarked on Israel’s efforts to minimize civilian casualties, acknowledging the challenges faced by the Israeli military. “I believe Israel does try to minimize that, but it’s a very difficult war when they have to wage a war with Hamas hiding behind civilians.”

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Seattle Police Kill Alleged Pedophile During Sting Operation (VIDEO)

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Seattle police shot and killed a 67-year-old alleged pedophile during a sting operation at a DoubleTree Suites hotel in Tukwila. The suspect arrived at the hotel on Wednesday afternoon, believing he was meeting two young girls, ages 7 and 11, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD).

The suspect knocked on a hotel room door, where undercover officers from the SPD and the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce were waiting to arrest him. As officers answered the door, the suspect attempted to pull out a gun. The officers immediately opened fire, fatally shooting him.

Bodycam footage released by the SPD captures the dramatic moment when the suspect was confronted and subsequently shot. One officer was grazed by a bullet during the exchange but was treated on the scene for minor injuries.

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WATCH: Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs Kicker, Inspires with Powerful Speech at Catholic School

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker delivered a powerful speech last weekend at the “Courage Under Fire” gala fundraiser for Regina Caeli Academy.

Butker began by expressing gratitude to attendees for supporting Regina Caeli Academy. He acknowledged friends and families present, highlighting his excitement about the organization’s future and its potential to shape future Catholics.

“Thank you to Charlie McKinney for joining us on this journey and for your immediate impact,” Butker said. He also praised Nicole Juba for her years of dedication to RCA and thanked Alissa Walsh for her tireless efforts in organizing the event. Butker further recognized Canon Commons and Father Acres for their support, noting their influence on his personal growth.

Addressing the theme of the night, “Courage Under Fire,” Butker reflected on the recent backlash he faced over his Catholic beliefs. “The theme now feels providential after what we’ve witnessed these past weeks,” he said. Despite the initial wave of hate, Butker noted that many eventually supported his right to religious freedom.

Butker shared his experience of becoming more polarizing as he spoke about his Catholic faith. “It’s a decision I’ve consciously made and one I do not regret,” he said. Emphasizing the importance of truth and charity, Butker encouraged others to trust in God’s providence.

“Our love for Jesus should never be outweighed by our desire to be loved by the world,” he stated. Butker expressed his reliance on Jesus Christ rather than public opinion, drawing inspiration from the courage of saints and martyrs.

He urged attendees to embrace their faith courageously, even in the face of opposition. “Being disliked and mischaracterized by some is nothing compared to finding yourself in a lion’s den,” he remarked.

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Trump Seeks ‘Partnership’ at Libertarian Convention (VIDEO)

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Former President Donald Trump urged Libertarian Party members on Saturday to support his campaign in the 2024 election this November.

During his remarks at the Libertarian Convention in Washington, D.C., which drew some boos from people in the audience, Trump said he was asking for a “partnership” to defeat President Joe Biden.

“Combine with us — you have to combine with us,” Trump said, eliciting some boos from people in the audience. “We cannot give Crooked Joe Biden four more years.”

Trump urged the Libertarian Party to nominate him, suggesting they would be stuck getting up to 3% support in the election otherwise. He also pledged to “put a Libertarian in my Cabinet” and in senior posts.

(Read more from “Trump Seeks ‘Partnership’ at Libertarian Convention” HERE)

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‘Let’s Make Some News Tonight!’: Trump Drops Hints To Reporter About His Running Mate (VIDEO)

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Presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dropped hints to a New York local reporter Thursday about his future running mate.

Trump stuck around after his historic rally at Cortona Park in the South Bronx to speak with News 12 political reporter Tara Rosenblum. Trump named a few potential picks for vice president after addressing former 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s Wednesday announcement that she will be voting for the former president for the first time on film.

“A big night last night, Nikki Haley making her first public remarks since dropping out of the race. She said that Joe Biden has been a catastrophe and she said that she’s voting for you. I’m sure those were welcome remarks for you, but it also left a lot of people wondering, is there room for her on your team or better yet, your ticket?” Rosenblum asked.

“Well, I think she’s going to be on our team because we have a lot of the same ideas, the same thoughts. I appreciated what she said,” Trump told News 12. “You know, we had a nasty campaign. It was pretty nasty. But she’s a very capable person, and I’m sure she’s gonna be on our team in some form. Absolutely.”

Trump named four potential running mates, including former 2016 Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson, Republican Florida Rep. Marco Rubio, Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik. Each individual listed has made recent public or media appearances aligning themselves with Trump.

(Read more from “‘Let’s Make Some News Tonight!’: Trump Drops Hints To Reporter About His Running Mate (VIDEO)” HERE)

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The Polls Don’t Lie: Thousands of People Show Up to Trump Rally In Deep-Blue State (VIDEO)

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Former President Donald Trump headed to the most liberal part of New York to address tens of thousands of MAGA supporters in the state that has not seen a red wave in nearly 40 years.

However, 2024 may be the year of a Democrat downfall in the state.

Trump arrived in the Bronx on Thursday evening as part of his plan to bring his message to every part of the Democrat state of New York as the politically motivated criminal trial in Manhattan continues.

As Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless The USA” played, Trump took the stage with thousands of supporters donning MAGA hats, chanting “TRUMP” flooded the area.

The 2024 hopeful first addressed the Biden border crisis, speculating that the millions of illegal immigrants entering the U.S. may be “building an army.”

(Read more from “China Launches Two Days of ‘Punishment’ Military Drills Around Taiwan” HERE)

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