Monday, July 15, 2024

After coming within 1/8th inch of death, a reflective Trump turns a corner in life July 15, 2024 at 02:36AM

​ Coming within one-eighth of an inch of death from a gunman's bullet has made Donald Trump reflective and conciliatory, words not typically associated with him. Mostly combative and forceful, Trump turned contemplative about the narrow escape he had while speaking to two journalists on Sunday. “I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” Trump told the journalists, speaking about the fortuitous turn in his life. "The most incredible thing was that I happened to not only turn but to turn at the exact right time and in just the right amount."

Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle, DEI ‘hiring’ slammed after Trump’s assassination attempt July 15, 2024 at 01:59AM

The incident has also cast a spotlight on Cheatle’s efforts to promote diversity within the agency. In a previous interview with CBS News, she emphasized the importance of attracting diverse candidates and providing opportunities for everyone, particularly women. The Secret Service aims for 30% of its recruits to be women by 2030.

Mystery around Donald Trump shooting: 3 things we don't know July 15, 2024 at 12:23AM

After FBI identified Donald Trump's shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, a lot of information and disinformation have surfaced but there are more questions unanswered even 36 hours after the assassination attempt on Trump. Crooks acted alone and used his father's AR-15-styl rifle to shoot at Trump at the Pennsylvania rally. The bullets grazed Trump's ear while Crooks was shot dead.

Republican National Convention begins day after assassination attempt on Trump July 14, 2024 at 11:44PM