Day: October 6, 2024

Robert De Niro, the iconic actor known for his candid opinions on politics and society, recently expressed deep frustration with the current state of America. The famous actor is just one of many celebrities who have spoken of their desire to leave the country. In a heartfelt statement, the 81-year-old announced his plans to leave the country, citing the decline in respect as one of the primary reasons for his decision. “There was a time when there was respect here. Now, I don’t see it anymore,” De Niro said, reflecting on the erosion of values he once held dear in American society. As a prominent figure in Hollywood, De Niro’s words carry weight, and his decision to depart stems from the belief that the nation no longer aligns with his personal values or the level of mutual respect he finds essential, per Now and History. While the 80-year-old actor hasn’t revealed where he plans to go, he emphasized that finding a place that honors his principles is critical to his peace of mind and overall well-being. His departure signifies more than just his personal dissatisfaction; it highlights the frustrations of many Americans who feel similarly disillusioned with the country’s current direction…. CONTINUE READING…

Donald Trump has been briefed by US intelligence on threats from Iran to assassinate him, his campaign said. The Republican presidential candidate was briefed “regarding real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him in an effort to destabilize and sow chaos in the United States”, the campaign said in a statement. It did not elaborate on the claims, and it was not immediately clear if the threats it referred to were new or had been previously reported. The Iranian government did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but Tehran has previously denied US claims of interfering in American affairs. Trump posted on the social media site X, formerly Twitter, that there are “big threats on my life by Iran.” “Moves were already made by Iran that didn’t work out, but they will try again.” An attack on him was a “death wish by the attacker” he said, and he thanked Congress for approving more money for the Secret Service. “Intelligence officials have identified that these continued and coordinated attacks have heightened in the past few months,” Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung said in the statement. “Law enforcement officials across all agencies are working to ensure President… CONTINUE READING…

During a recent campaign event in Michigan, a local reporter was booed by the crowd of Trump supporters when asking JD Vance a question.  During recent rallies hosted by the Trump-Vance campaign, supporters have continually booed reporters, demonstrating a frustration with the media, which has ramped up its hostile rhetoric against former President Donald Trump and JD Vance. The reporter announced himself as a representative of a local newspaper, stating, “Senator Vance. This is Peter Cobbs from the Traverse City Record-Eagle, our hometown newspaper,” after which he was immediately met with boos from the crowd. “Yay and Boo,” the reporter said, acknowledging the unwelcoming response. “That’s okay. We’re used to it,” he added. Vance said, “We’re having fun. You’re allowed to ask your question. They’re allowed to tell you how they think about it, right? So this America.”  The local reporter then asked Vance about the dire shortage of affordable housing that is plaguing the nation, where the American dream of home ownership is unattainable for many. He asked Vance “We have a very serious shortage of affordable housing in this we do, not just Grand Traverse County, but all over northern Michigan. Families with their kids can’t stay here… CONTINUE READING…