Trump fact checks Harris on Charlottesville riot accusation: ‘Debunked’
Former President Donald Trump fact checked Vice President Kamala Harris for invoking the Charlottesville riots of 2017 during the presidential debate in Philadelphia, saying the narrative has been “debunked.” “On Charlottesville, that story has been, as you would say, debunked,” Trump said. “Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, Jesse, all these people, they covered it. If they go an extra sentence, they will see. It was debunked in almost every newspaper, but they still bring it up.” Trump’s comment followed Harris citing the 2017 protests and riots during the debate parroting President Biden that Trump allegedly sided with protesters “spewing anti-Semitic hate.” “Let’s remember Charlottesville, where there was a mob of people carrying tiki torches, spewing anti-Semitic hate. And what did the president, then at the time say? There were fine people on each side,” Harris said. BIDEN REHASHES DEBUNKED TRUMP CHARLOTTESVILLE CLAIM IN LATE-NIGHT DNC SPEECH “Donald Trump, the candidate, has said in this election, there will be a bloodbath if … the outcome of this election is not to his liking. Let’s turn the page on this. Let’s not go back. Let’s chart a course for the future and not go backwards to the past,” Harris said. Earlier this year, Trump said during a rally in Ohio in March that there would be a “bloodbath” for the U.S. if he is not elected while speaking about the auto industry and autoworkers. “Now if I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole – that’s gonna be the least of it. It’s going to be a bloodbath for the country. That will be the least of it. But they’re not going to sell those cars. They’re building massive factories.” INDEPENDENT, GOP VOTERS SHOW SPIKING SUPPORT AS TRUMP SLAMS BIDEN’S ‘FULLY DEBUNKED’ CHARLOTTESVILLE NARRATIVE Trump shot back during the debate that his bloodbath remark was referring to the economy. “It was a term that related to energy, because they have destroyed our energy business. That was where the bloodbath was,” he said, before saying the Charlottesville narrative has been debunked. Biden has long made the claim that Trump called neo-Nazis “very fine people” following the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 2017. SNOPES’ DEBUNKING OF CHARLOTTESVILLE HOAX SHOWS BIDEN LIED, SAYS TRUMP CAMPAIGN Left-leaning, fact-checking website Snopes published a piece earlier this year debunking claims promoted by Biden and some members of the media that following the Unite the Right rally, Trump called neo-Nazis “very fine people.” Biden repeatedly cited the false claim before bowing out of the race, even saying it was the impetus for his 2020 White House run against Trump. Snopes detailed in its fact check that Trump was clear he was not calling neo-Nazis “fine people” when he made the comment at a press conference that year. “While Trump did say that there were ‘very fine people on both sides,’ he also specifically noted that he was not talking about neo-Nazis and White supremacists and said they should be ‘condemned totally.’ Therefore, we have rated this claim ‘False,’” Snopes wrote. LEFT-WING FACT-CHECKER ADMITS TRUMP NEVER CALLED CHARLOTTESVILLE NEO-NAZIS ‘VERY FINE PEOPLE’ IN BLOW TO BIDEN The protests in Charlottesville in 2017, which played out across two days in August 2017, included White nationalists descending on the city who were met by hundreds of counter-protesters. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides, on many sides,” Trump said in August that year. Trump added days later in a press conference that he condemned the “egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence” and came under fire from Democrats for his remarks that there was “blame on both sides” and “very fine people, on both sides.” Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Trump, Harris trade barbs on crime during first presidential debate: ‘Through the roof’
Former President Donald Trump and VP Kamala Harris traded blows on the issue of crime in the United States in the first presidential debate, with Harris defending accusations that migrant crime has increased under her watch by citing Trump’s legal issues. “Yeah, it is much higher because of them,” Trump said during the debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania discussing crime committed by illegal immigrants in the U.S., some of which entered the country under Biden’s watch. “They allowed criminals, many, many millions of criminals,” Trump continued, “They allowed terrorists. They allowed common street criminals. They allowed people to come in drug dealers to come into our country. And then now in the United States and told by their countries like Venezuela, don’t ever come back or we’re going to kill you. Do you know that crime in Venezuela and crime in countries all over the world is way down?” Trump continued, “Crime here is up and through the roof. Despite their fraudulent statements that they made. Crime in this country is through the roof. And we have a new form of crime. It’s called migrant crime. And it’s happening at levels that nobody thought possible.” TRUMP-HARRIS RACE NECK AND NECK NATIONALLY IN NEW SURVEY, POLLSTER SEES ‘WARNING SIGN’ FOR DEMS ABC’s David Muir then interjected and said that “the FBI says overall violent crime is actually coming down in this country” without noting that those statistics are down from historic highs or that several large cities did not include their data. “They were defrauding statements,” Trump responded. “They they didn’t include the worst cities. They didn’t include the cities with the worst crime. It was a fraud. Just like their number of 818,000 jobs that they said they created turned out to be a fraud.” Harris responded by bringing up Trump’s criminal convictions and pending indictments. VOTERS REPORT KAMALA HARRIS IS MORE RADICAL THAN TRUMP: ‘TOO LIBERAL OR PROGRESSIVE’ “Well, I think this is so rich coming from someone who has been prosecuted for national security crimes, economic crimes, election interference has been found liable for sexual assault,” Harris said. “And his next big court appearance is in November at his own criminal sentencing. And let’s be clear where each person stands on the issue of what is important about respect for the rule of law and respect for law enforcement.” Harris continued: “The former vice president called for defunding federal law enforcement. 45,000 agents get this on the day after he was arraigned on 34 felony counts. So let’s talk about what is important in this race.” “It is important that we move forward, that we turn the page on this same old tired rhetoric and address the needs of the American people, address what we need to do about the housing shortage, which I have a plan for, address what we must do to support our small businesses, address bringing down the price of groceries.”
Trump says he ‘probably took a bullet to the head’ due to Dem rhetoric
Former President Donald Trump cited his assassination attempt during his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, saying he “probably took a bullet to the head” due to rhetoric from Harris and Democrats. “I probably took a bullet to the head because of the things that they say about me. They talk about democracy. I’m a threat to democracy. They’re the threat to democracy,” Trump said from the debate stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening. Trump faced an assassination attempt in July during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter, Matthew Crooks, shot Trump in the ear, injured two audience members and fatally shot local dad and fireman Corey Comperatore. “This is the one that weaponized, not me,” Trump said, referring to Harris. “She weaponized.” TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: VIRAL VIDEO SHOWS NEW PERSPECTIVE FROM DEADLY RALLY SHOOTING Trump’s remark that he was shot “probably” due to Democratic rhetoric was followed by Harris saying that Trump would “weaponize the Department of Justice” against his political enemies. MELANIA RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN VIDEO PROMOTING HER NEW MEMOIR “Well, let’s talk about extreme, and understand the context in which this election in 2024 is taking place. The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that the former president would essentially be immune from any misconduct if he were to enter the White House again,” she said. “Understand, this is someone who has openly said he would terminate, I’m quoting, terminate the Constitution of the United States, that he would weaponize the Department of Justice against his political enemies. Someone who has openly expressed disdain for members of our military. Understand, that it means if Donald Trump were back in the White House with no guard rails, because certainly we know now the court won’t stop him,” Harris added. TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: WHISTLEBLOWERS CLAIM THAT THEY WERE ‘WOEFULLY UNPREPARED’ TO PROVIDE SECURITY Trump has since recovered from the assassination attempt, after he was seen wearing a bandage over his ear during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee just days after the attempt unfolded. Trump and Harris joined the same debate stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The debate marks the first time the pair squared off against one another, following President Biden dropping out of the race amid mounting concerns over his mental acuity. Trump has said he will return to Butler County, Pennsylvania, in October for another rally following the attempt. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Harris claims Trump abortion platform makes ‘no exception,’ moments after Trump says the opposite
Vice President Kamala Harris claimed former President Donald Trump would install a national abortion ban that would allow for no exceptions, despite Trump saying moments before that he believes in exceptions for abortion. “Now, in over 20 states there are Trump abortion bans, which make it criminal for a doctor or nurse to provide health care in one state, it provides prison for life. Trump abortion bans that make no exception, even for rape and incest, which understand what that means,” Harris said Tuesday evening from Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center. “A survivor of a crime of violation to their body does not have the right to make a decision about what happens to their body. That is immoral, and one does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree the government and Donald Trump certainly should not be telling a woman what to do with her body, “Understand, if Donald Trump were to be re-elected, he will sign the national abortion ban.” JD VANCE VOWS TRUMP WOULD NOT IMPOSE FEDERAL ABORTION BAN, VETO IT IF COMES ACROSS DESK Moments before, Trump said he believes in exceptions for abortion, similar to former President Ronald Reagan. “I believe in the exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother,” Trump said during the debate. “I believe strongly in it. Ronald Reagan did also. Eighty-five percent of Republicans knew exceptions are very important,” he said. Trump added in his rebuttal that he does not support a national abortion ban and that Harris’ comments were an “absolute lie.” “As far as the abortion ban, no, I’m not in favor of an abortion ban, but it doesn’t matter, because this issue has now been taken over by the states,” Trump said. TRUMP SAYS PROJECT 2025 ‘GOES WAY TOO FAR’ WITH ABORTION RESTRICTIONS The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, with Trump praising the decision. He is now campaigning that abortion laws and issues be left up to individual states following the Dobbs decision. HARRIS REPEATS DEBUNKED CLAIM TRUMP WANTS TO ‘BAN’ ABORTION DURING FIRST CAMPAIGN RALLY SINCE BIDEN QUIT RACE Earlier this year, Trump did spark the condemnation of some pro-life conservatives for the GOP’s more muted language on abortion this election cycle, and for saying last month that Florida’s six-week abortion ban “is too short.” He has since said that he will vote against a Florida amendment that would legalize abortion through the 9th month of pregnancy, and has doubled down that abortion laws and issues should be left up to the states to decide. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Delaware Democrat advances toward becoming first trans member of Congress
Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride could become the first trans person elected to Congress after she won a primary Tuesday night. McBride ran virtually unopposed as the only candidate in the primary to have raised any funds, and she had the backing of Delaware Sens. Chris Coons and Tom Carper and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, who is running in the Senate race to replace Carper. McBride already became the first-ever transgender state senator in the U.S. after winning election to the Delaware Senate in 2020. The activist-turned-politician, 33, argues there needs to be more diverse representation in Congress. Delaware’s House seat has been held by Democrats since 2010. President Joe Biden beat former President Donald Trump by 19 points there in 2020. McBride amassed nearly $3 million in contributions from supporters across the country. She first garnered national attention at the 2016 Democratic National Convention as the first openly transgender person to address a major party convention. MCBRIDE ANNOUNCES BID TO BECOME FIRST TRANS MEMBER OF CONGRESS Delaware’s House seat has been held by Democrats since 2010. President Joe Biden beat former President Donald Trump by 19 points there in 2020. McBride amassed nearly $3 million in contributions from supporters across the country. She first garnered national attention at the 2016 Democratic National Convention as the first openly transgender person to address a major party convention. McBride will now face off against one of two candidates in the GOP primary. McBride’s candidacy comes amid a fierce national debate over transgender policies, especially as they relate to minors. Republican states over the past few years have passed legislation banning or limiting gender transition services for minors, citing long-term health impacts. BIDEN OFFICIALS PUSHED TO DROP AGE LIMIT ON TRANS SURGERIES FOR MINORS: REPORT Some female athletes have pushed lawmakers to require transgender people to compete on sports teams that align with their biological sex assigned at birth. McBride argues the legislative push is an example of “far-right” extremism. “In 2020, I became the first openly trans person elected to serve as a state Senator anywhere in the country. It really felt like America was blazing a path to the future. But since then, the far-right has tried to use the LGBTQ community as a scapegoat for their policy failures,” McBride wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “As they’ve increased their attacks on families and kids, it has become even clearer: for our democracy to work, it needs to include all of us. If elected, I’ll be the first openly trans member in Congress.” Fox News’ Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.
Former cop wins GOP primary in Delaware to face candidate who would be first transgender person in Congress
Retired state police officer James Whalen won a GOP primary and is now on a path to take on trans Democrat Sarah McBride in a general election for Delaware’s House seat. Whalen has a steep hill to climb to become the first Republican to hold a statewide office in Delaware since 2010. Now the GOP victor will likely take on McBride, who ran in her primary virtually unopposed as the only candidate to raise any funds in the race. McBride already became the first-ever transgender state senator in the U.S. after winning election to the Delaware Senate in 2020. The activist-turned politician, 33, argues there needs to be more diverse representation in Congress. MCBRIDE ANNOUNCES BID TO BECOME FIRST TREANS MEMBER OF CONGRESS Delaware’s House seat has been held by Democrats since 2010. President Joe Biden won the state over President Donald Trump by 19 points. MCBRIDE BECOMES FIRST TRANSGENDER STATE SENATOR McBride’s candidacy comes amid a fierce national debate over transgender policies, especially as they relate to minors. Republican states over the past few years have passed legislation banning or limiting gender transition services for minors, citing long-term health impacts. Many female athletes have pushed lawmakers to require transgender people to compete on sports teams according to their biological gender. McBride argues the legislative push is an example of “far-right” extremism. “In 2020, I became the first openly trans person elected to serve as a State Senator anywhere in the country. It really felt like America was blazing a path to the future. But since then, the far-right has tried to use the LGBTQ community as a scapegoat for their policy failures,” McBride wrote on Twitter. “As they’ve increased their attacks on families and kids, it has become even clearer: for our democracy to work, it needs to include all of us. If elected, I’ll be the first openly trans member in Congress.”
‘We were forced politically to…’: LoP Rahul Gandhi’s big claim about Bharat Jodo Yatra
“I think politics in India changed in 2014. We entered a phase of politics we never saw before. Aggressive, attacking the foundations of our democratic structures. It’s been a tough fight. And personally, it changed me,” he said.
Primary results are in, race is set to replace Democrat governor of Biden’s home state in November
The November matchup is set for Delaware voters who will decide their state’s next governor. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer won the Democrat primary on Tuesday, besting Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and National Wildlife Federation CEO Collin O’Mara. Meyer was the only one of the three candidates who had not had political experience in Dover, the state capital. On the Republican side, Delaware House Minority Leader Mike Ramone also won a three-way primary against a former New York City police officer and another GOP hopeful. He’s seeking to position himself as a moderate in the blue state, telling Delaware Online, “I’m not deep blue, and I’m not scarlet red.” CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS 2024 ELECTION POLLING HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS ELECTION RESULTS But a Republican has little chance of winning statewide office in Delaware, which is President Biden’s home state and the state he served as senator from 1973 to 2009. Delaware has not had a GOP governor since January 1993, and registered Democrat voters significantly outnumber Republicans. Ramone told Fox News Digital in July that his goal was to flip the state red. “Delaware has been controlled by one party for 32 years. And I am here to give Delaware a choice,” Ramone said. “Balance brings discussion and discussion brings vetting and vetting avoids unintended consequences.” Gov. John Carney is ineligible to run again after having reached his two-term limit. He previously served as lieutenant governor and as Delaware’s lone member of the House of Representatives. WHAT AYOTTE TOLD FOX NEWS ALONG THE NEW HAMPSHIRE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Carney had endorsed Hall-Long to be his successor, but allegations of campaign finance impropriety hampered her momentum. Like Carney, both of Delaware’s senators and its House representative are all Democrats.
‘Vinesh’s decision was…’: Babita Phogat on cousin joining Congress ahead of Haryana polls
Soon after her induction into the party on September 6, the Congress fielded Vinesh Phogat (30) from the Julana Assembly segment for the upcoming elections in Haryana.
Dem incumbent survives challenge as GOP picks a winner in Rhode Island Senate primaries
Voters in Rhode Island showed up at the polls today to decide who will square off in November’s U.S. Senate race. The Rhode Island Democrat primary pitted incumbent Sheldon Whitehouse, who is seeking a fourth term, against Michael Costa, a former Republican who had a brief run for governor in 2022. The Republican contest, meanwhile, pitted state Rep. Patricia Morgan against former Warwick City Administrator Raymond T. McKay. Sheldon Whitehouse emerged as the Democrats’ champion and will square off with GOP nominee Patricia Morgan in November. The Associated Press called the race on Tuesday evening, less than 20 minutes after polls closed. Costa told WPRI last month that he was hoping to bring to Washington “understanding and caring, pragmatism and realism.” NEW JERSEY GOV MURPHY TO APPOINT FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF, GEORGE HELMY, TO VACATED MENENDEZ SENATE SEAT: REPORT Costa also said he wanted a “country that is not just great but is also good.” “One that addresses obvious problems without constantly seeking partisan advantage. Yes, immigration really does need to be both controlled and fair; yes, excessive government spending really does spark inflation, so real budgets require choosing; yes, climate change requires a global solution, an engineering one,” Costa said. Whitehouse, meanwhile, argued he had unfinished business in the Senate. “I’m leading the fight to clean up the mess at the Supreme Court, which is delivering for the billionaires who paid to capture it while taking away the freedom of women to make their own life decisions and the freedom of kids to be safe in their own schools. I’ve gone toe-to-toe with Big Oil to prevent climate change from completely transforming the map of Rhode Island and to stop price gouging at the gas pump,” Whitehouse told WPRI. MCCORMICK SAYS ‘PEOPLE ARE RECOGNIZING’ IMPORTANCE OF 2024 ELECTION AS PENNSYLVANIA SENATE POLLS TIGHTEN Morgan ran a campaign centered around the economy, promising to help struggling families fighting against “damaging policies” from the nation’s capital. “Hardworking Rhode Islanders deserve better. I have fought for them for 12 years in the General Assembly, to let them keep more of the money they work so hard to make. Rhode Islanders and all Americans deserve a Senator who cares about their best interests, not his own bank account,” Morgan told WPRI last month. McKay, meanwhile, highlighted his military experience in the campaign. “My extensive military background and professional career uniquely qualify me to represent Rhode Island. I served 11 years in the United States Army, specializing in electronic maintenance for the Pershing Nuclear Missile System in West Germany and training as a computer programmer at Fort Sill and Fort Gordon,” McKay told WPRI.