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JD Vance accepts nomination as Trump's running mate
Reuters Videos18 minutes agoSTORY: :: JD Vance accepts VP nomination, praises Trump and attacks Biden :: Milwaukee, Wisconsin :: July 17, 2024 :: JD Vance, Republican Vice Presidential Candidate "I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to say I officially accept your nomination to be Vice President of the United States of America." "I want all Americans to to go and watch the video of a would be assassin coming 1/4 of an inch from taking his life. Consider the lies they told you about Donald Trump, and then look at that photo of him defiant fist in the air when Donald Trump rose to his feet in that Pennsylvania field, all of America stood with him." "They said he was a tyrant. They said he must be stopped at all costs. But how did he respond? He called for national unity, for national calm, literally right after an assassin nearly took his life." "Now Joe Biden has been a politician in Washington for longer than I've been alive. 39 years old. Kamala Harris is not much further behind. For half a century, he's been the champion of every major policy initiative to make America weaker and poorer. And in four short years, Donald Trump reversed decades of betrayals inflicted by Joe Biden and the rest of the corrupt Washington insiders." "Our movement is about single moms like mine, who struggled with money and addiction but never gave up. And I'm proud to say that tonight my mom is here 10 years, clean and sober. Love you, Mom." In chronicling his hard scrabble journey from a difficult childhood to the U.S. Marines, Yale Law School, venture capitalism and the U.S. Senate, Vance, 39, introduced himself to Americans while using his story to argue he understands their everyday struggles. He accused "career politicians" like President Joe Biden - who Vance noted has been in politics longer than he has been alive - of destroying communities like his with ill-fated trade policies and foreign wars. In a sign of his potential value to the ticket, Vance also appealed to the working and middle classes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin specifically - three Rust Belt swing states likely to decide the Nov. 5 election. In his speech Vance described his grandmother, "Mamaw," who raised him while his mother struggled with addiction, and acknowledged his mother Beverly, who was on hand to watch him speak. "I am proud to say that tonight my mom is here, 10 years clean and sober," Vance said. "I love you, Mom." A visibly moved Beverly Vance mouthed, "I love you, J.D.," while delegates gave her a standing ovation.
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- 1:37JD Vance accepts nomination as Trump's running mateReuters VideosSTORY: :: JD Vance accepts VP nomination, praises Trump and attacks Biden :: Milwaukee, Wisconsin :: July 17, 2024 :: JD Vance, Republican Vice Presidential Candidate "I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to say I officially accept your nomination to be Vice President of the United States of America." "I want all Americans to to go and watch the video of a would be assassin coming 1/4 of an inch from taking his life. Consider the lies they told you about Donald Trump, and then look at that photo of him defiant fist in the air when Donald Trump rose to his feet in that Pennsylvania field, all of America stood with him." "They said he was a tyrant. They said he must be stopped at all costs. But how did he respond? He called for national unity, for national calm, literally right after an assassin nearly took his life." "Now Joe Biden has been a politician in Washington for longer than I've been alive. 39 years old. Kamala Harris is not much further behind. For half a century, he's been the champion of every major policy initiative to make America weaker and poorer. And in four short years, Donald Trump reversed decades of betrayals inflicted by Joe Biden and the rest of the corrupt Washington insiders." "Our movement is about single moms like mine, who struggled with money and addiction but never gave up. And I'm proud to say that tonight my mom is here 10 years, clean and sober. Love you, Mom." In chronicling his hard scrabble journey from a difficult childhood to the U.S. Marines, Yale Law School, venture capitalism and the U.S. Senate, Vance, 39, introduced himself to Americans while using his story to argue he understands their everyday struggles. He accused "career politicians" like President Joe Biden - who Vance noted has been in politics longer than he has been alive - of destroying communities like his with ill-fated trade policies and foreign wars. In a sign of his potential value to the ticket, Vance also appealed to the working and middle classes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin specifically - three Rust Belt swing states likely to decide the Nov. 5 election. In his speech Vance described his grandmother, "Mamaw," who raised him while his mother struggled with addiction, and acknowledged his mother Beverly, who was on hand to watch him speak. "I am proud to say that tonight my mom is here, 10 years clean and sober," Vance said. "I love you, Mom." A visibly moved Beverly Vance mouthed, "I love you, J.D.," while delegates gave her a standing ovation.18 minutes ago
- 0:45‘This is the endgame’: Van Jones reacts to growing pressure on BidenCNNCNN’s Van Jones weighs in on the growing number of prominent Democrats trying to get President Joe Biden to abandon his election campaign.2 hours ago
- 1:40Biden tests positive for COVID-19, self-isolatesReuters VideosSTORY: The White House says President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. That came during a campaign trail trip to Las Vegas. Earlier in the day he was seen shaking hands with diners at a restaurant. Biden was due to speak for UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights organization, when the CEO came on stage and announced he would not be attending the event. "He just tested positive for COVID. .... He said to tell my folks that we're not going to get rid of him that quickly." The U.S. President has since boarded Air Force One to return home to Delaware, where he'll self-isolate after experiencing mild symptoms. The 81-year-old President remains defiant as calls grow for him to drop his bid for another term in office... some fellow Democrats feel he's too old to seek re-election. On Wednesday - ABC News, citing sources, said Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer told Biden in a meeting Saturday it would be better for the country and the Democratic Party if he ended his re-election campaign. Schumer's office called the ABC report "idle speculation", and said Schumer, "conveyed the views of his caucus directly to President Biden. Earlier on Wednesday, House Democrat Adam Schiff came out publicly to call Biden to "pass the torch" to someone else. A Reuters/Ipsos poll that ended Tuesday found some 40% of Democratic registered voters said Biden should drop his re-election bid. Meanwhile, some 65% of independent registered voters agreed with them.4 hours ago
- 1:20Uncertainty plaguing life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationshipsAssociated Press VideosNothing, not even love, has been spared from the uncertainty that plagues everyday life in Venezuela, and as the next presidential election approaches, young people are reconsidering romantic relationships. (AP Video by Juan Arraez)5 hours ago
- 0:57RNC highlights: Doug Burgum adds to Trump's collection of ex-rival RNC endorsementsYahoo News VideoNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum threw his support to Trump on stage Wednesday night, adding to the GOP convention's message of party unity as it heads into the November election.7 hours ago
- 1:03Who is Usha Vance, the Yale law graduate and wife of JD VanceAssociated Press VideosUsha Chilukuri Vance, Yale law graduate and trial lawyer, was thrust into the spotlight this week after her husband, JD Vance, was chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election.12 hours ago
- 1:25Speaker Johnson: ‘Goal’ is to pick up more than 10 House seats in NovemberThe HillSpeaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said his “goal” is for Republicans to pick up more than 10 House seats in November, underscoring the optimistic outlook the GOP has in the lead-up to Election Day. The comment — made during an interview with The Hill at the Republican National Convention — comes as former President Trump leads in key polls, President Biden’s approval rating remains underwater, and voters continue to raise alarm about issues like immigration and the economy, which have been weak spots for the incumbent.13 hours ago
- 3:47California Rep. Adam Schiff has called for Pres. Biden to drop out of the electionABC News VideosCalifornia Rep. Adam Schiff has called for Pres. Biden to drop out of the election, adding to the continued fallout of Democratic support for him.13 hours ago
- 0:51Effort to replace Biden may be ‘game over,’ despite lingering pushesThe HillThe debate around whether President Biden should withdraw from the presidential race was put on pause in the immediate aftermath of the attempted assassination on former President Trump. Democrats have quieted the public pressure on Biden, resigned to the fact that the president will be the nominee, with close to 100 days remaining before Election Day.16 hours ago
- 2:06Kamala Harris addresses Trump assassination attemptABC News VideosVice President Kamala Harris addressed on Wednesday the issue of political violence and the need for unity in the 2024 election.16 hours ago
- 1:17Asking Wisconsin voters: 'Who are you voting for in 2024?'ABC News VideosVoters in Wisconsin share which candidate they are voting for in the 2024 election and why.19 hours ago
- 1:00King Charles departs Buckingham Palace for parliamentReuters VideosSTORY: :: King Charles departs Buckingham Palace for the state opening of parliament :: July 17, 2024 :: London, England Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out his first package of proposed laws, fleshing out how he will honor his election-winning pledge to rebuild the country after years of weak economic growth and political turmoil. In a grand ceremony to mark the opening of the new parliament, King Charles will read out the laws that the government wants the House of Commons to approve first after Starmer's center-left Labour Party won a commanding majority in this month's national election. The package of more than 35 bills will focus on growing the economy, including reforms to make it easier to build homes and speed up the delivery of major infrastructure projects, improving transport, and creating more jobs.20 hours ago
- 1:26Jack Black halts Tenacious D tour over Trump commentsReuters VideosSTORY: Hollywood actor and musician Jack Black has ended a tour for his comedy-rock duo Tenacious D, after bandmate Kyle Gass made comments about the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. A social media video showed Gass, who was celebrating his birthday during a concert on stage in Sydney, Australia, being given a cake and asked to make a wish. He then seemed to say "don't miss Trump next time", before blowing out the candles. The comment came after the Republican was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday - an incident the FBI is probing as an assassination attempt. Jack Black said in an Instagram post: "I was blindsided by what was said at the show on Sunday.... After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold." Black, who starred in movies like School of Rock and Jumanji, has been a vocal supporter of Joe Biden, and attended a re-election fundraiser event for the Democrat in June. He formed Tenacious D together with Gass in Los Angeles in 1994. On Tuesday Gass apologized on Instagram for his "severe lack of judgment" and said the comments were inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake. His comments drew backlash from Australian politicians including the country's ambassador to the U.S., Kevin Rudd, who said people joking about violence should "grow up and find a decent job."23 hours ago
- 0:52A kiss for his wife as Maduro claims voting for the Venezuelan opposition would cause 'civil war'Associated Press VideosVenezuela's president Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday attended a rally in a neighborhood in western Caracas, as campaigning continues ahead of the highly anticipated July 28 presidential election. (AP/ Juan Arraez)1 day ago
- 1:40DeSantis: Biden is 'Weekend at Bernie's' presidentReuters VideosSTORY: :: Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin :: Date: July 16, 2024 :: Ron DeSantis says America can't afford four more years of a 'Weekend at Bernie's' presidency :: Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor “Life was more affordable when Donald Trump was president. Our border was safer under the Trump administration and our country was respected when Donald Trump was our commander in chief.” “Our enemies do not confine their designs to between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. We need a commander in chief who can lead 24 hours a day and seven days a week. America cannot afford four more years of a ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ presidency.” “Now, Donald Trump stands in their way and he stands up for America. Donald Trump has been demonized. He's been sued. He's been prosecuted, and he nearly lost his life. We cannot let him down and we cannot let America down.” “For decades, my home state saw elections determined by razor thin margins. Today, due to bold leadership, the Democratic Party lies in ruins. The left is in retreat. Freedom reigns supreme. The woke mind virus is dead, and Florida is a solid Republican state.” The former Republican presidential hopeful took the stage at the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee to show his support for his former rival, Donald Trump. “Donald Trump has been demonized, sued, prosecuted, and he nearly lost his life. We cannot let him down,” the Florida governor said. DeSantis concluded his speech by urging fellow Republicans to support the party across all levels of government and to fight for America. His remarks received standing ovations from the crowd, which included Donald Trump himself.1 day ago
- 1:32Politics won't drive market returns -portfolio managerReuters VideosSTORY: Investors have been weighing the implications of a possible Donald Trump victory in the upcoming U.S. presidential election following the assassination attempt on the former president on Saturday. Shares of gun makers, prison and crypto-related companies have rallied as they would most likely benefit from a Trump presidency. While Trump has indicated support for policies traditionally seen as friendly to domestic businesses, such as loosening regulation, increasing tariffs on some foreign imports and cutting taxes, Smead says "whether politics are going to drive the returns of the stock market, that's spurious. I think that's really tough to predict." "The difference, though, versus his prior administration was energy companies are not willing to drill today. They're willing to give their money back to shareholders," said Smead. "So you could see situations where the policy would ask for an activity to happen and there is no response to that activity."1 day ago
- 3:02Young Republicans chair on impact of Trump assassination attemptCBS News VideosWith voters under the age of 30 likely to play a major role in the 2024 presidential election, Hayden Padgett, chairman of the Young Republican National Federation, joined CBS News to discuss the campaign so far and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.2 days ago
- 1:54Teamsters mull not endorsing Biden in 2024 raceReuters VideosSTORY: Joe Biden may lose key union support... ahead of the U.S. presidential race, as leaders of the 1.3 million-member Teamsters union consider backing no candidate at all. Sources say a final decision on the matter is expected to come in the next few weeks. The union previously backed Biden in 2020... and working-class groups in closely contested states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Nevada helped power his election victory that year. But people familiar with the union's deliberations point to months of deteriorating relations with Biden's team and some Teamsters leaders' concerns about Biden's political endurance. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien also made an appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Monday night and gave praise to Biden's opponent, Republican candidate Donald Trump. "But one thing is clear. President Trump is a candidate who is not afraid of hearing from new, loud and often critical voices, and I think we all can agree whether people like them or they don't like him in light of what happened to him on Saturday, he has proven to be one tough S-O-B (for son of a bitch)." Still, sources say it's unlikely the Teamsters will endorse Trump either, due to deep divisions in the union. It would be the first time since 1996 that the Teamsters considered backing no candidate at all. The group's frustrations with Biden have grown in recent months. O'Brien was denied an Oval Office meeting to discuss a key priority - rescuing trucking giant Yellow Corp and its 30,000 union jobs from bankruptcy. A person familiar with the discussions say frustrations were compounded after calls from Democratic lawmakers and donors for Biden to drop his reelection bid following the presidential debate last month.2 days ago
- 1:46Trump receives roaring ovation at GOP conventionReuters VideosSTORY: Donald Trump drew cheers during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, two days after a would-be assassin grazed his right ear with a bullet. Trump entered the Milwaukee venue with a bandaged ear, as GOP delegates and faithful stood with a roaring ovation. Many chanted "Fight! Fight! Fight!" and pumped their fists, referencing Trump's reaction in the moments after he was wounded on Saturday at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The former president mouthed the words "Thank you" to the crowd, before shaking hands with his freshly picked running mate, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, next to him. Trump is due to formally accept the party's nomination in a prime-time speech on Thursday to face Democratic President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 election. While Vance is scheduled to address the convention on Wednesday. The 39-year-old was a fierce Trump critic in 2016. But he has since become one of the former president's staunchest defenders, embracing Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was marred by widespread fraud. The Ohio Senator is deeply popular with Trump's core supporters, but analysts have questioned whether he can broaden the ticket's appeal. He shares Trump's aggressive approach to politics, and his conservative statements on issues such as abortion could turn off moderate voters. The four-day convention began less than 48 hours after a gunman opened fire at the outdoor rally, killing one supporter. The 20-year-old suspect was a registered Republican. He was shot dead at the scene and his motive remains unclear.2 days ago
- 0:48Trump triumphant with bandaged ear at GOP conventionReuters VideosSTORY: ::July 15, 2024 :: Donald Trump gets massive applause after entering the RNC with a bandaged ear ::Milwaukee, Wisconsin Trump walked into the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee with a thick bandage over the ear as the crowd chanted "Fight! Fight! Fight" and pumped their fists, a reference to his reaction in the moments after he was wounded. The former president appeared moved by the response as he stood in a box with some of his children and U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, Trump's choice for running mate announced earlier in the day. The four-day convention opened hours after Trump secured a major legal victory when a federal judge dismissed one of his criminal prosecutions. Trump is due to formally accept the party's nomination in a prime-time speech on Thursday (July 18) and will face Democratic President Joe Biden in the Nov. 5 election.2 days ago
- 0:48Provisional election results show Rwanda's Kagame cruising to victory in presidential electionAssociated Press VideosPresident Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Rwanda's presidential election, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected as the country’s long-time ruler aims to extend this three-decade grip on power. (AP Video by: Allan Atulinda/Jackson Njehia)2 days ago
- 1:41Biden says 'bullseye' reference to Trump was a mistakeReuters VideosSTORY: :: July 15, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden told NBC's Lester Holt he made a mistake when he told supporters to put rival Donald Trump in a "bullseye" :: President Biden says his 'bullseye' reference to rival Trump was a mistake HOLT: "Well, let's talk about the conversation this has started and it's really about language. What we say out loud and the consequences of those. You've called your opponent an existential threat. On a call a week ago, you said it's time to put Trump in the bullseye. There's some dispute about the context, but I think you appreciate that words matter." BIDEN: "I didn't say crosshairs. I was talking about focus on. Look, the truth of the matter was, what I guess I was talking about at the time was there's very little focus on Trump's agenda." HOLT: "Yeah, the term was bullseye." BIDEN: "It was a mistake to use the word. I didn't say crosshairs. I meant bullseye, I meant focus on him. Focus on what he's doing. Focus on his policies. Focus on the number of lies he told in the debate. Focus. I mean, there's there's a whole range of things that, look, I'm not the guy that said I want to be a dictator on day one. I'm not the guy that refused to accept the outcome of the election. I'm not the guy who said he won't accept the outcome of this election automatically. You can't only love your country when you win." HOLT: "Have you taken a step back and done a little soul searching on things that you may have said that could incite people who are not balanced?" BIDEN: "Well, I don't think, look, how do you talk about the threat to democracy, which is real, when a president says things like he says. Do you just not say anything because it may incite somebody? Look, I have not engaged in that rhetoric."2 days ago
- 2:00‘I’ve never liked him’: See how JD Vance changed his tune on TrumpCNNOhio Sen. JD Vance has been formally nominated to become Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 presidential election. But back in 2016, he was a fierce opponent, saying Trump could be “America’s Hitler.”2 days ago
- 3:35Biden-Harris deputy campaign manager insists Biden is in it to win itABC News VideosABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Biden's Principal Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks, who says Biden will be hitting the campaign trail hard with less than four months before the election.2 days ago
- 1:53Milwaukee voters share which issues matter mostABC News VideosFour Milwaukee voters cite inflation, border protection and democracy as some of the issues they believe are priorities going into the 2024 election.2 days ago