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Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Trump received a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968.
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Harris bashes Trump in debut rally, takes small lead in poll
Reuters Videos5 hours agoSTORY: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her argument against Donald Trump at the first rally of her presidential campaign on Tuesday, while a new poll showed her with a slight lead over her Republican rival. Harris took aim at Trump vulnerabilities, comparing her background as a former prosecutor to his record as a convicted felon. “And in those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say, I know Donald Trump's type." The rally saw a crowd of thousands in Milwaukee, the largest city in the battleground state of Wisconsin, which looks to be crucial in deciding November's election outcome. “And Wisconsin, this campaign is also about two different visions for our nation.” “Do we want to live in a country of freedom, compassion and rule of law, or a country of chaos, fear and hate?" The crowd's energy was an encouraging sign for Democrats hopeful that Harris can revive what had been a flagging campaign under President Joe Biden. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted early this week after Biden dropped out of the race Sunday, showed Harris taking a marginal lead over Trump 44% to 42% among registered voters. Compare that to another Reuters/Ipsos poll last week that had Biden trailing by two points. While both were within a three-point margin of error, the results could signal movement, if limited, in Democrats' direction. Still, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Harris in a conference call with reporters on Tuesday. :: “I want to debate her, and she'll be no different (from Biden) because they have the same policies.” Trump offered to debate Harris multiple times, saying “I want to debate her, and she'll be no different because they have the same policies.” Harris has swiftly consolidated her party’s support after Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her as his replacement over the weekend. Her campaign said that by Monday night she had secured support from the majority of delegates who at next month's party convention will determine the nominee, effectively wrapping up the nomination, and that it had raised $100 million since Sunday. Harris also gained two more big-name party backers on Tuesday in Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, the party leaders in the Senate and House. Meanwhile, Biden returned to Washington after several days isolating at his home in Delaware with COVID-19. His doctor said Biden tested negative and no longer has symptoms. Biden said on X that he would address the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night explaining his decision to end his campaign.
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- 2:55Harris bashes Trump in debut rally, takes small lead in pollReuters VideosSTORY: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her argument against Donald Trump at the first rally of her presidential campaign on Tuesday, while a new poll showed her with a slight lead over her Republican rival. Harris took aim at Trump vulnerabilities, comparing her background as a former prosecutor to his record as a convicted felon. “And in those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say, I know Donald Trump's type." The rally saw a crowd of thousands in Milwaukee, the largest city in the battleground state of Wisconsin, which looks to be crucial in deciding November's election outcome. “And Wisconsin, this campaign is also about two different visions for our nation.” “Do we want to live in a country of freedom, compassion and rule of law, or a country of chaos, fear and hate?" The crowd's energy was an encouraging sign for Democrats hopeful that Harris can revive what had been a flagging campaign under President Joe Biden. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted early this week after Biden dropped out of the race Sunday, showed Harris taking a marginal lead over Trump 44% to 42% among registered voters. Compare that to another Reuters/Ipsos poll last week that had Biden trailing by two points. While both were within a three-point margin of error, the results could signal movement, if limited, in Democrats' direction. Still, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to defeat Harris in a conference call with reporters on Tuesday. :: “I want to debate her, and she'll be no different (from Biden) because they have the same policies.” Trump offered to debate Harris multiple times, saying “I want to debate her, and she'll be no different because they have the same policies.” Harris has swiftly consolidated her party’s support after Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her as his replacement over the weekend. Her campaign said that by Monday night she had secured support from the majority of delegates who at next month's party convention will determine the nominee, effectively wrapping up the nomination, and that it had raised $100 million since Sunday. Harris also gained two more big-name party backers on Tuesday in Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, the party leaders in the Senate and House. Meanwhile, Biden returned to Washington after several days isolating at his home in Delaware with COVID-19. His doctor said Biden tested negative and no longer has symptoms. Biden said on X that he would address the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night explaining his decision to end his campaign.5 hours ago
- 2:23Trump campaign alters its strategyCBS News VideosFormer President Donald Trump held a conference call with reporters Tuesday from Mar-a-Lago in which he attacked Vice President Kamala Harris' record and falsely claimed that she wants open borders. It's part of a new campaign tactic from Republicans who are eager to define Harris on their terms. Robert Costa has more.11 hours ago
- 1:41Secret Service head quits after Trump assassination attemptReuters VideosSTORY: U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned after her agency came under intense scrutiny for failing to prevent an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. That's according to the White House on Tuesday. “It is my firm belief, Director Cheatle, that you should resign.” It comes after Cheatle faced bipartisan condemnation before the House of Representatives Oversight committee on Monday, where she declined to answer questions from frustrated lawmakers about the security plan for the rally and how law enforcement responded to the suspicious behavior of the gunman. “And I don't want to add to the director's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But I will be joining the chairman in calling for the resignation of the director just because I think that this relationship is irretrievable at this point.” President Joe Biden said in a statement that the independent review of July 13th would continue - and that he would appoint a successor soon. The agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Representative James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee said in a statement: "While Director Cheatle’s resignation is a step toward accountability, we need a full review of how these security failures happened so that we can prevent them going forward." A would-be assassin wounded Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania July 13th after firing shots from a nearby roof. The shooter was killed by police after he killed one person and injured two others in addition to Trump.17 hours ago
- 3:11Trump campaign shifts focus to HarrisCBS News VideosFormer President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting gears to focus on beating Vice President Kamala Harris after President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the campaign's approach to the shocking twist in the political contest.17 hours ago
- 1:15Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against ex-President Trump at rallyAssociated Press VideosThe director of the Secret Service is stepping down following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed an outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission.19 hours ago
- 1:20Secret Service Director Resigns After Trump Assassination AttemptWSJSecret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down after bipartisan calls for her to resign due to her agency’s failure to stop a gunman at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally.20 hours ago
- 4:59Secret Service director resigns after backlash over Trump assassination attemptABC News VideosFormer Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee, calling the attempt the “most significant operational failure of the secret service in decades.”21 hours ago
- 3:40Secret Service director slammed over Trump rally House Oversight testimonyCBS News VideosSecret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced sharp criticism from Republicans and Democrats who heard her House Oversight Committee testimony Monday over the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports on the heated hearing.22 hours ago
- 2:35Harris hits at Trump's criminal record in first campaign speechReuters VideosSTORY: In her debut campaign speech on Monday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to call on her experience as a courtroom prosecutor in dealing with Republican nominee Donald Trump. “I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say I know Donald Trump's type.” Trump is due to be sentenced in September for falsifying business records to hide hush money payments to a porn star. He also faces criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn President Joe Biden's 2020 victory. The speech to campaign workers in Delaware came just 28 hours after Biden stepped aside amid questions about his age and health and endorsed Harris. The former California attorney general and U.S. senator also said that building up the middle class would be at the center of her presidency. "Together, we fight to build a nation where every person has affordable health care, where every worker is paid fairly, and where every senior can retire with dignity. All of this is to say, building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency." Harris also highlighted other policy priorities, including gun control and reproductive rights. “If Trump gets the chance, he will sign a national abortion ban to outlaw abortion in every single state. But we are not going to let that happen." The Trump campaign slammed Harris after the speech, calling her “just as incompetent as Joe Biden and even more liberal." Harris went to work consolidating Democratic support for her presidential bid minutes after receiving Biden’s backing on Sunday. According to multiple sources late on Monday, Harris has secured support from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention. That likely ensures she will become the party's nominee for president next month. Harris' campaign also said it raised $81 million in the 24 hours following Biden's exit, the most for a single day in the 2024 campaign for either party. Harris will travel on Tuesday to Milwaukee, the largest city in the battleground state of Wisconsin. The city last week hosted a Republican National Convention that offered a stark display of Trump's dominance over his party.1 day ago
- 2:17JD Vance hits campaign trail as Trump campaign shifts focus to Kamala HarrisABC News VideosWith just over 100 days until the election, the Trump campaign is switching gears, ramping up attacks on their new Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.1 day ago
- 2:31Secret Service chief testifies in wake of failed Trump assassination attemptABC News VideosSecret Service Director Kim Cheatle appeared before Congress Monday, admitting that the shooting was the “most significant operational failure” since the attempt to assassinate President Ronald Regan.1 day ago
- 0:59Trump appeals his $454 million New York civil fraud caseABC News VideosFive months after a New York judge held Donald Trump liable for committing business fraud, the former president has appealed his $454 million civil fraud case.1 day ago
- 1:46'I know Donald Trump's type,' says Kamala HarrisReuters VideosSTORY: :: Kamala Harris takes aim at Donald Trump in her debut campaign speech :: July 22, 2024 "You know, as many of you know, before I was elected as vice president, before I was elected as United States senator, I was the elected attorney general if I've mentioned, of California, and before that I was a courtroom prosecutor. In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say I know Donald Trump's type. // During the foreclosure crisis, I took on the big Wall Street banks and won $20 billion for California families. Holding those banks accountable for fraud. Donald Trump was just found guilty of 34 counts of fraud. But make no mistake, all of that being said, this campaign is not just about us versus Donald Trump. There is more to this campaign than that. // Building up the middle class will be a defining goal of my presidency because we here know when our middle class is strong, America is strong. And we know that's not the future Donald Trump is fighting for." "I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain," Harris told campaign workers 28 hours after President Joe Biden, 81, abandoned the 2024 White House race and endorsed her. "So hear me when I say I know Donald Trump's type," said Harris, who was attorney general of California and a U.S. senator before serving as Biden's vice president.1 day ago
- 2:44Secret Service director on Capitol Hill following Trump assassination attemptCBS News VideosSecret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced calls to resign Monday during a contentious hearing following the attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump. Scott MacFarlane has more.1 day ago
- 1:58Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says 'we failed'Associated Press VideosThe Secret Service's director told lawmakers during a congressional hearing that she "accepts responsibility" for the security failure at former President Donald Trump's rally on July 13th. Lawmakers are calling for Kim Cheatle's resignation.2 days ago
- 3:31Secret Service director grilled over Trump assassination attemptCBS News VideosSecret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee Monday on her agency's failure to secure the space where former President Donald Trump was targeted by an armed man during a campaign rally. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the ongoing investigations into the assassination attempt.2 days ago
- 3:05Trump complains about 'starting all over again' after Biden drops out of raceABC News VideosDonald Trump is complaining on social media that his campaign has to "start all over again" following Biden’s exit from the race.2 days ago
- 3:31How Trump is reacting to Harris campaign newsCBS News VideosWhen asked to react to news of a shuffle in the Democratic ticket for president, former President Donald Trump told CBS News that Vice President Kamala Harris is "no better" than President Biden. CBS News political director Fin Gomez is following the Trump campaign's reaction to the latest twist in the 2024 race.2 days ago
- 1:33Secret Service director on Capitol Hill to answer questions about attempted assassination of TrumpAssociated Press VideosSecret Service director on Capitol Hill to answer questions about attempted assassination of Trump2 days ago
- 2:07Key moments from Secret Service director's hearing on Trump assassination attemptABC News VideosIn her first hearing before Congress, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle said she takes "full responsibility for any security lapse."2 days ago
- 4:13Trump says Harris could be "far less competent" than BidenCBS News VideosFormer President Donald Trump and other Republicans are still reacting to Sunday's announcement that President Biden is ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.2 days ago
- 3:20How would Trump campaign against Kamala Harris?ABC News VideosABC News hosts a panel to discuss Donald Trump's campaign against Hillary Clinton and how he would approach Kamala Harris as his opponent.2 days ago
- 4:06Secret Service chief testifying before House about Trump assassination attemptCBS News VideosSecret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is testifying before the House Oversight Committee Monday about the agency's actions around the assassination attempt made on former President Donald Trump. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.2 days ago
- 2:12Trump says "I shouldn't be here" in first rally since assassination attemptCBS News VideosFormer President Donald Trump over the weekend held his first rally since a gunman tried to assassinate him. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.2 days ago
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1 day ago · US Sen. JD Vance looks on as former President Donald Trump speaks to the media during Trump's trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 13, 2024 in New ...
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3 days ago · Across recent polls, Ms. Harris trails Mr. Trump by two percentage points nationally on average, 46 percent to 48 percent. This is an improvement over Mr. Biden’s standing in the race: He ...