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Trump: 'I'm not flip-flopping' on immigration plan – campaign live Trump: 'I'm not flip-flopping' on immigration plan – campaign live
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Donald Trump said today that, if elected president, he would give back to police departments the controversial military equipment the Obama administration forced them to return, the Guardian’s Jon Swaine and Ben Jacobs report.Donald Trump said today that, if elected president, he would give back to police departments the controversial military equipment the Obama administration forced them to return, the Guardian’s Jon Swaine and Ben Jacobs report.
Speaking with police officers in Ohio, the Republican presidential nominee indicated he would reverse a recall of tanks, heavy weaponry and other equipment carried out by the federal government after the 2014 unrest in Ferguson, Missouri.Speaking with police officers in Ohio, the Republican presidential nominee indicated he would reverse a recall of tanks, heavy weaponry and other equipment carried out by the federal government after the 2014 unrest in Ferguson, Missouri.
During discussions at a fraternal order of police lodge in Akron, Trump was asked by one questioner if he would return “military equipment” to law enforcement, according to a pool reporter who observed the event.During discussions at a fraternal order of police lodge in Akron, Trump was asked by one questioner if he would return “military equipment” to law enforcement, according to a pool reporter who observed the event.
“Yes I would,” said Trump, who added that the current situation facing law enforcement was “ridiculous”.“Yes I would,” said Trump, who added that the current situation facing law enforcement was “ridiculous”.
In May last year, Barack Obama banned the transfer of some surplus military equipment from the US defense department to regional police departments. Millions of dollars’ worth of gear was transferred under a longstanding program not widely noticed until heavily armored police clashed with protesters in Ferguson.In May last year, Barack Obama banned the transfer of some surplus military equipment from the US defense department to regional police departments. Millions of dollars’ worth of gear was transferred under a longstanding program not widely noticed until heavily armored police clashed with protesters in Ferguson.
Obama’s prohibition applied to items such as grenade launchers, armored vehiclesand large-caliber weapons. Police departments have remained free to buy the equipment commercially but chiefs say they are deterred by high prices.Obama’s prohibition applied to items such as grenade launchers, armored vehiclesand large-caliber weapons. Police departments have remained free to buy the equipment commercially but chiefs say they are deterred by high prices.
Some departments complained after receiving notices from the Obama administration recalling vehicles and other equipment. Police leaders said that following the fatal shooting of officers in Dallas, Texas, in July, the Obama administration had agreed to revisit its executive order and consider taking some items off its banned list.Some departments complained after receiving notices from the Obama administration recalling vehicles and other equipment. Police leaders said that following the fatal shooting of officers in Dallas, Texas, in July, the Obama administration had agreed to revisit its executive order and consider taking some items off its banned list.
Trump has wrapped himself in the mantle of law enforcement in recent months and proclaimed himself to be “the law and order candidate” in his acceptance speech at the Republican national convention.Trump has wrapped himself in the mantle of law enforcement in recent months and proclaimed himself to be “the law and order candidate” in his acceptance speech at the Republican national convention.
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On the heels of news that Donald Trump has postponed an impending address on immigration in Denver, Colorado, the campaign has also announced that it has cancelled a rally and fundraising trump set to take place in Portland, Oregon, on August 31.On the heels of news that Donald Trump has postponed an impending address on immigration in Denver, Colorado, the campaign has also announced that it has cancelled a rally and fundraising trump set to take place in Portland, Oregon, on August 31.
“The campaign has decided to cancel the Aug. 31 fundraiser and rally in Portland as Mr. Trump has had to make changes to his calendar in the wake of the Louisiana flood disaster,” Trump’s Oregon campaign director, Jacob Daniels, told Oregon Public Broadcasting.“The campaign has decided to cancel the Aug. 31 fundraiser and rally in Portland as Mr. Trump has had to make changes to his calendar in the wake of the Louisiana flood disaster,” Trump’s Oregon campaign director, Jacob Daniels, told Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Left-leaning Portland, the largest city in a state that hasn’t voted for a Republican presidential nominee in more than three decades, was always an odd choice for a Trump rally, although Daniels vowed that Trump will reschedule: “We look forward to having Mr. Trump and Gov. Pence in Oregon at a later date.”Left-leaning Portland, the largest city in a state that hasn’t voted for a Republican presidential nominee in more than three decades, was always an odd choice for a Trump rally, although Daniels vowed that Trump will reschedule: “We look forward to having Mr. Trump and Gov. Pence in Oregon at a later date.”
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As the new school year approaches, a federal court in Texas has blocked new US school rules for accommodating transgender students. This legal battle with the White House may soon head to the supreme court. Reed O’Connor, a district judge in Fort Worth, issued the injunction on Sunday night to keep public schools from having to allow equal access to bathrooms and changing facilities.As the new school year approaches, a federal court in Texas has blocked new US school rules for accommodating transgender students. This legal battle with the White House may soon head to the supreme court. Reed O’Connor, a district judge in Fort Worth, issued the injunction on Sunday night to keep public schools from having to allow equal access to bathrooms and changing facilities.
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Lawyers for Melania Trump are pursuing legal action against the Daily Mail for reporting “100% false” rumors that she worked as an escort in the 1990s as well as raising questions about her immigration status at the time.Lawyers for Melania Trump are pursuing legal action against the Daily Mail for reporting “100% false” rumors that she worked as an escort in the 1990s as well as raising questions about her immigration status at the time.
While Donald Trump has a reputation for threatening and pursuing litigation, it is unusual for a major party nominee or their spouse to mount legal action against a publication only months before an election.While Donald Trump has a reputation for threatening and pursuing litigation, it is unusual for a major party nominee or their spouse to mount legal action against a publication only months before an election.
The Republican nominee’s wife had previously denied a story in Politico in which questions about her immigration status were first reported but had not previously addressed the other accusations.The Republican nominee’s wife had previously denied a story in Politico in which questions about her immigration status were first reported but had not previously addressed the other accusations.
The suit comes in the wake of Trump launching an offensive against many media outlets, banning some such as Politico and the Washington Post from covering his rallies as well as calling for libel laws in the US to be opened up. He also banned the Guardian from attending an event in Scotland after Trump took offence when reporter Ewen MacAskill questioned the Republican nominee about his allegedly “toxic” politics.The suit comes in the wake of Trump launching an offensive against many media outlets, banning some such as Politico and the Washington Post from covering his rallies as well as calling for libel laws in the US to be opened up. He also banned the Guardian from attending an event in Scotland after Trump took offence when reporter Ewen MacAskill questioned the Republican nominee about his allegedly “toxic” politics.
In a statement to the Guardian, Charles Harder, an attorney at the firm of Harder, Miller and Abrams which is representing Trump, said: “This law firm is litigation counsel for Melania Trump. Mrs Trump has placed several news organizations on notice of her legal claims against them, including Daily Mail among others, for making false and defamatory statements about her supposedly having been an ‘escort’ in the 1990s. All such statements are 100% false, highly damaging to her reputation, and personally hurtful. She understands that news media have certain leeway in a presidential campaign, but outright lying about her in this way exceeds all bounds of appropriate news reporting and human decency.”In a statement to the Guardian, Charles Harder, an attorney at the firm of Harder, Miller and Abrams which is representing Trump, said: “This law firm is litigation counsel for Melania Trump. Mrs Trump has placed several news organizations on notice of her legal claims against them, including Daily Mail among others, for making false and defamatory statements about her supposedly having been an ‘escort’ in the 1990s. All such statements are 100% false, highly damaging to her reputation, and personally hurtful. She understands that news media have certain leeway in a presidential campaign, but outright lying about her in this way exceeds all bounds of appropriate news reporting and human decency.”
Harder’s not-quite-four-year-old Beverly Hills firm, Harder Mirell & Abrams LLP, is perhaps best known for representing Hulk Hogan in the lawsuit that eventuallybankrupted Gawker Media, which was sold at auction to media company Univision earlier in August. The suit was funded by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, who spoke on behalf of Trump at the Republican national convention in Cleveland. Harder has also represented a number of other plaintiffs against Gawker as well; most recently, Harder has threatened a lawsuit against the now-defunct website because of an investigative report about Donald Trump’s hair.Harder’s not-quite-four-year-old Beverly Hills firm, Harder Mirell & Abrams LLP, is perhaps best known for representing Hulk Hogan in the lawsuit that eventuallybankrupted Gawker Media, which was sold at auction to media company Univision earlier in August. The suit was funded by Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, who spoke on behalf of Trump at the Republican national convention in Cleveland. Harder has also represented a number of other plaintiffs against Gawker as well; most recently, Harder has threatened a lawsuit against the now-defunct website because of an investigative report about Donald Trump’s hair.
A spokesperson for the Daily Mail did not respond to a request for comment.A spokesperson for the Daily Mail did not respond to a request for comment.
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They are not all, however, run by pre-teens.They are not all, however, run by pre-teens.
Trump has 15 field offices in Ohio but none in the 2 biggest counties that include Cleveland and Cincy. pic.twitter.com/QjuYT4YXltTrump has 15 field offices in Ohio but none in the 2 biggest counties that include Cleveland and Cincy. pic.twitter.com/QjuYT4YXlt
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Donald Trump’s pivot is a tale of two hirings, and which one he gives more weight to will have a dramatic impact on the outcome of his campaign.Donald Trump’s pivot is a tale of two hirings, and which one he gives more weight to will have a dramatic impact on the outcome of his campaign.
Most analysis thus far has revolved around Breitbart News chairman Stephen K Brannon, who last week was named the campaign’s chief executive. It was a move widely seen as a rebuke to the more traditional presidential campaign that the recently ousted Paul Manafort sought to implement.Most analysis thus far has revolved around Breitbart News chairman Stephen K Brannon, who last week was named the campaign’s chief executive. It was a move widely seen as a rebuke to the more traditional presidential campaign that the recently ousted Paul Manafort sought to implement.
But the hiring of Manafort’s actual replacement, seasoned GOP operative Kellyanne Conway, tells a very different story. Namely, that Trump is going to remain true to himself, only this time in a winning way.But the hiring of Manafort’s actual replacement, seasoned GOP operative Kellyanne Conway, tells a very different story. Namely, that Trump is going to remain true to himself, only this time in a winning way.
Conway, who started with the Trump campaign in July as an adviser to Manafort, has promised to do what Manafort could not: to “sharpen the message” put forward by Trump, rather than try to rebuild his personality from scratch with a teleprompter – something she’s previously described as being less about changing Trump than giving him choices. (In a July interview with the Washington Post, Conway compared her approach to the time she persuaded her daughter to swap out a turquoise Memorial Day outfit for a more flattering blue alternative.)Conway, who started with the Trump campaign in July as an adviser to Manafort, has promised to do what Manafort could not: to “sharpen the message” put forward by Trump, rather than try to rebuild his personality from scratch with a teleprompter – something she’s previously described as being less about changing Trump than giving him choices. (In a July interview with the Washington Post, Conway compared her approach to the time she persuaded her daughter to swap out a turquoise Memorial Day outfit for a more flattering blue alternative.)
That means Conway listening to Trump as much as he listens to her. And unlike a lot of women, conservative and otherwise, she’s been willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recently telling MSNBC “I think you should judge people by their actions, not just their words on a political campaign trail”. Whether Trump will be able to listen to and learn from Conway’s guidance, however, remains to be seen.That means Conway listening to Trump as much as he listens to her. And unlike a lot of women, conservative and otherwise, she’s been willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, recently telling MSNBC “I think you should judge people by their actions, not just their words on a political campaign trail”. Whether Trump will be able to listen to and learn from Conway’s guidance, however, remains to be seen.
Listening to women has never exactly been Trump’s strong suit, but now his entire campaign may hang in the balance of his ability – or more likely, lack of ability – to do just that.Listening to women has never exactly been Trump’s strong suit, but now his entire campaign may hang in the balance of his ability – or more likely, lack of ability – to do just that.
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The Clinton campaign is really pushing this new campaign advert:The Clinton campaign is really pushing this new campaign advert:
In times of crisis, America depends on steady leadership, clear thinking, and calm judgment. https://t.co/Tpo3Sp7Ri1In times of crisis, America depends on steady leadership, clear thinking, and calm judgment. https://t.co/Tpo3Sp7Ri1
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Donald Trump postpones immigration speechDonald Trump postpones immigration speech
Donald Trump’s highly anticipated speech on immigration, originally set to take place on Thursday in Denver, Colorado, has been postponed.Donald Trump’s highly anticipated speech on immigration, originally set to take place on Thursday in Denver, Colorado, has been postponed.
A Trump campaign spokesperson told the Denver Post that although the candidate will be appearing in at a big-dollar fundraiser in Aspen, Colorado, the trip will not be accompanied by a much-ballyhooed policy address on Trump’s signature issue: immigration.A Trump campaign spokesperson told the Denver Post that although the candidate will be appearing in at a big-dollar fundraiser in Aspen, Colorado, the trip will not be accompanied by a much-ballyhooed policy address on Trump’s signature issue: immigration.
Rumors flourished this weekend that Trump had softened his stance on deporting the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the US, including openness to creating a pathway to legal status, after a meeting with Latino leaders in which Trump reportedly admitted that deporting millions of US residents “is neither possible nor humane”.Rumors flourished this weekend that Trump had softened his stance on deporting the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the US, including openness to creating a pathway to legal status, after a meeting with Latino leaders in which Trump reportedly admitted that deporting millions of US residents “is neither possible nor humane”.
In an interview with Fox & Friends this morning, a defiant Trump dismissed the reports, but did not come out and say that he would, as he’s previously suggested, implement a “deportation force” to hunt down undocumented immigrants living in the United States,In an interview with Fox & Friends this morning, a defiant Trump dismissed the reports, but did not come out and say that he would, as he’s previously suggested, implement a “deportation force” to hunt down undocumented immigrants living in the United States,
“I’m not flip-flopping,” Trump said. “We want to come up with a really fair, but firm answer. That’s - it has to be very firm.”“I’m not flip-flopping,” Trump said. “We want to come up with a really fair, but firm answer. That’s - it has to be very firm.”
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Arizona senator: Republican party should shift resources from Trump to CongressArizona senator: Republican party should shift resources from Trump to Congress
Republican senator Jeff Flake told an Arizona public-access show that the Republican party should reallocate resources dedicating to electing Donald Trump president to aid vulnerable Republican candidates for senate, recalling a similar abandonment of the party’s nominee two decades ago.Republican senator Jeff Flake told an Arizona public-access show that the Republican party should reallocate resources dedicating to electing Donald Trump president to aid vulnerable Republican candidates for senate, recalling a similar abandonment of the party’s nominee two decades ago.
“I can tell you, it’s gonna be tough to see, if we see Hillary Clinton in office appointing supreme court nominees. It’s gonna be even tougher if she does so and they are confirmed by a Democratic Senate,” Flake told PBS. “So I do hope that we shore up the senate. Right now, if the election were today, it would be very dicey.”“I can tell you, it’s gonna be tough to see, if we see Hillary Clinton in office appointing supreme court nominees. It’s gonna be even tougher if she does so and they are confirmed by a Democratic Senate,” Flake told PBS. “So I do hope that we shore up the senate. Right now, if the election were today, it would be very dicey.”
Flake recalled the final weeks of the 1996 general election, in which Republicans reallocated funds to bolster their congressional majority as a “check” on Bill Clinton’s power, functionally abandoning nominee Bob Dole before his defeat.Flake recalled the final weeks of the 1996 general election, in which Republicans reallocated funds to bolster their congressional majority as a “check” on Bill Clinton’s power, functionally abandoning nominee Bob Dole before his defeat.
“He had full support of the Republican Party,” Flake said of Dole. “That wasn’t enough, and he wasn’t gonna get there and everybody knew it by the time we got to September, particularly October, so the senate committee spent a lot of time focusing on the senate ... the RNC, just to make sure that they were shored up.”“He had full support of the Republican Party,” Flake said of Dole. “That wasn’t enough, and he wasn’t gonna get there and everybody knew it by the time we got to September, particularly October, so the senate committee spent a lot of time focusing on the senate ... the RNC, just to make sure that they were shored up.”
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Nearly 15,000 emails recovered by the FBI from the private server used by Hillary Clinton when she was secretary of state are set to be made public just before the presidential election in November, it emerged in court today.Nearly 15,000 emails recovered by the FBI from the private server used by Hillary Clinton when she was secretary of state are set to be made public just before the presidential election in November, it emerged in court today.
The state department said it was reviewing 14,900 documents that came to light in the now-closed investigation into the handling of sensitive information that flowed through the server in question. That is a major addition to the 30,000 emails that Clinton’s lawyers considered work-related and returned to the department in December 2014.The state department said it was reviewing 14,900 documents that came to light in the now-closed investigation into the handling of sensitive information that flowed through the server in question. That is a major addition to the 30,000 emails that Clinton’s lawyers considered work-related and returned to the department in December 2014.
The FBI cleared Clinton of criminal conduct but found her to have have been “extremely careless”, and the saga continues to dog her. On 5 August the FBIcompleted a transfer of several thousand previously undisclosed work-related emails for the state department to review and publish.The FBI cleared Clinton of criminal conduct but found her to have have been “extremely careless”, and the saga continues to dog her. On 5 August the FBIcompleted a transfer of several thousand previously undisclosed work-related emails for the state department to review and publish.
Responding to the news, the Republican National Committee chairman, Reince Priebus, said Clinton “seems incapable of telling the truth”.Responding to the news, the Republican National Committee chairman, Reince Priebus, said Clinton “seems incapable of telling the truth”.
State lawyers told federal judge James Boasberg on Monday they expected to release the emails in batches on 14, 21 and 28 October and 4 November. The election, against Republican nominee Donald Trump, takes place on 8 November.State lawyers told federal judge James Boasberg on Monday they expected to release the emails in batches on 14, 21 and 28 October and 4 November. The election, against Republican nominee Donald Trump, takes place on 8 November.
Boasberg ordered that the department should aim for a more ambitious deadline. The judge set another hearing for 22 September, so progress can be reviewed.Boasberg ordered that the department should aim for a more ambitious deadline. The judge set another hearing for 22 September, so progress can be reviewed.
Tom Fitton, president of the conservative legal group Judicial Watch, which brought the case under a Freedom of Information Act (Foia) request, tweeted: “FBI found almost 15,000 new Clinton documents. When will state release them?”Tom Fitton, president of the conservative legal group Judicial Watch, which brought the case under a Freedom of Information Act (Foia) request, tweeted: “FBI found almost 15,000 new Clinton documents. When will state release them?”
Another federal judge, Emmet Sullivan, last week ordered Clinton to answer written questions from Judicial Watch. Her answers are not due until after the presidential election.Another federal judge, Emmet Sullivan, last week ordered Clinton to answer written questions from Judicial Watch. Her answers are not due until after the presidential election.
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One of Donald Trump’s most trusted (if informal) advisors has told a radio interviewer today that the Republican presidential nominee should release his tax returns “immediately”.One of Donald Trump’s most trusted (if informal) advisors has told a radio interviewer today that the Republican presidential nominee should release his tax returns “immediately”.
Roger Stone, equally reviled and renowned as one of the Republican party’s most aggressive campaign strategists, told The Fernand Amandi Show on 610 WIOD Miami radio that “I think he should release his tax returns immediately,” referring to the vast trove of tax documents that the Trump campaign has refused to release, citing an audit.Roger Stone, equally reviled and renowned as one of the Republican party’s most aggressive campaign strategists, told The Fernand Amandi Show on 610 WIOD Miami radio that “I think he should release his tax returns immediately,” referring to the vast trove of tax documents that the Trump campaign has refused to release, citing an audit.
In the interview, first reported by Buzzfeed News, Stone was asked whether Trump, whose business success stands as his largest self-stated qualification for the presidency, should release his tax information publicly “in the interest of transparency”.In the interview, first reported by Buzzfeed News, Stone was asked whether Trump, whose business success stands as his largest self-stated qualification for the presidency, should release his tax information publicly “in the interest of transparency”.
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2015 email says Powell 'does recall' email conversation with Clinton2015 email says Powell 'does recall' email conversation with Clinton
The author of a book that first recounted a scene at a dinner of Colin Powell telling Hillary Clinton about how he used a private email account while secretary of state – this author, Joe Conason, has called baloney on Powell’s current claim that he recalls no such dinner conversation.The author of a book that first recounted a scene at a dinner of Colin Powell telling Hillary Clinton about how he used a private email account while secretary of state – this author, Joe Conason, has called baloney on Powell’s current claim that he recalls no such dinner conversation.
On Friday, Powell’s office released a statement saying he “has no recollection of the dinner conversation.”On Friday, Powell’s office released a statement saying he “has no recollection of the dinner conversation.”
But Conason has now published an email from last June from Powell’s assistant stating explicitly that Powell “does recall sharing with Secretary Clinton his use of his email account”:But Conason has now published an email from last June from Powell’s assistant stating explicitly that Powell “does recall sharing with Secretary Clinton his use of his email account”:
His principal assistant, Margaret “Peggy” Cifrino, informed me then via email that their calendar showed that the Albright dinner had occurred in June 2009. While he didn’t recall some details of the dinner because it had occurred seven years ago, according to Cifrino, he remembered what he did and didn’t say to Clinton on the topic in question that evening:His principal assistant, Margaret “Peggy” Cifrino, informed me then via email that their calendar showed that the Albright dinner had occurred in June 2009. While he didn’t recall some details of the dinner because it had occurred seven years ago, according to Cifrino, he remembered what he did and didn’t say to Clinton on the topic in question that evening:
He does recall sharing with Secretary Clinton his use of his email account and how useful it was and transformative for the Department. He knew nothing then or until recently about her private home server and a personal domain, nor, therefore, could he have advised her on that or suggested it. By June I would assume her email system was already set up.He does recall sharing with Secretary Clinton his use of his email account and how useful it was and transformative for the Department. He knew nothing then or until recently about her private home server and a personal domain, nor, therefore, could he have advised her on that or suggested it. By June I would assume her email system was already set up.
So it is perplexing for him to say he doesn’t remember that dinner conversation at all now, since, according to his own assistant, he remembered at least some of what he said as recently as two months ago.So it is perplexing for him to say he doesn’t remember that dinner conversation at all now, since, according to his own assistant, he remembered at least some of what he said as recently as two months ago.
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It appears that the Trump campaign is motivating first-time Hispanic voters in North Carolina. But not in a positive way?:It appears that the Trump campaign is motivating first-time Hispanic voters in North Carolina. But not in a positive way?:
North Carolina: since Trump launch 6/14/15, Hispanic voter registration has increased 22%, vs. 5% for all other voters.North Carolina: since Trump launch 6/14/15, Hispanic voter registration has increased 22%, vs. 5% for all other voters.
The Trump campaign’s perceived hostility to nonwhite voters may start with the candidate, but it’s promulgated by the rank and file on social media, according to a new AP examination of “the social media feeds of more than 50 current and former campaign employees who helped propel Trump through the primary elections”:The Trump campaign’s perceived hostility to nonwhite voters may start with the candidate, but it’s promulgated by the rank and file on social media, according to a new AP examination of “the social media feeds of more than 50 current and former campaign employees who helped propel Trump through the primary elections”:
The campaign has employed a mix of veteran political operatives and outsiders. Most come across as dedicated, enthusiastic partisans, but at least seven expressed views that were overtly racially charged, supportive of violent actions or broadly hostile to Muslims.The campaign has employed a mix of veteran political operatives and outsiders. Most come across as dedicated, enthusiastic partisans, but at least seven expressed views that were overtly racially charged, supportive of violent actions or broadly hostile to Muslims.
Trump's paid campaign staffers during GOP primary used social media to spread racist, inflammatory content: https://t.co/6lbn2nfq0oTrump's paid campaign staffers during GOP primary used social media to spread racist, inflammatory content: https://t.co/6lbn2nfq0o
A graphic designer for Trump’s advance team approvingly posted video of a black man eating fried chicken and criticizing fellow blacks for ignorance, irresponsibility and having too many children. A Trump field organizer in Virginia declared that Muslims were seeking to impose Sharia law in America and that “those who understand Islam for what it is are gearing up for the fight.” [...]A graphic designer for Trump’s advance team approvingly posted video of a black man eating fried chicken and criticizing fellow blacks for ignorance, irresponsibility and having too many children. A Trump field organizer in Virginia declared that Muslims were seeking to impose Sharia law in America and that “those who understand Islam for what it is are gearing up for the fight.” [...]
Before being tapped as statewide director of coalitions, Craig Bachler of Bradenton, Florida, posted jokes in 2015 about Mexican accents superimposed over pictures of an overweight man wearing a sombrero. Bachler was named by the campaign as official staff in November, though there is no record he has been paid for his work. Bachler did not respond to a request for comment via Facebook or a message left at his office voicemail. After AP’s inquiries, Bachler blocked access to an AP reporter, and his Facebook account — which included a photo of Bachler with Trump — was scrubbed to remove the offensive post.Before being tapped as statewide director of coalitions, Craig Bachler of Bradenton, Florida, posted jokes in 2015 about Mexican accents superimposed over pictures of an overweight man wearing a sombrero. Bachler was named by the campaign as official staff in November, though there is no record he has been paid for his work. Bachler did not respond to a request for comment via Facebook or a message left at his office voicemail. After AP’s inquiries, Bachler blocked access to an AP reporter, and his Facebook account — which included a photo of Bachler with Trump — was scrubbed to remove the offensive post.
Read the full piece here.Read the full piece here.
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In which the Breitbart site, the house organ of the Donald Trump campaign, mischaracterizes, we’d say, what happened to the Guardian’s Adam Gabbatt when he bravely committed last week to only getting all of his news from reading Breitbart for 48 hours straight.In which the Breitbart site, the house organ of the Donald Trump campaign, mischaracterizes, we’d say, what happened to the Guardian’s Adam Gabbatt when he bravely committed last week to only getting all of his news from reading Breitbart for 48 hours straight.
“That’s not to say Breitbart is objective,” Adam wrote afterwards. “It just pushes its rightwing message with a surprising subtlety.”“That’s not to say Breitbart is objective,” Adam wrote afterwards. “It just pushes its rightwing message with a surprising subtlety.”
Adam’s project was inspired by the appointment of Breitbart chief Steve Bannon as “CEO” of the Trump campaign.Adam’s project was inspired by the appointment of Breitbart chief Steve Bannon as “CEO” of the Trump campaign.
Here’s the Breitbart home page from a couple minutes ago (since revised):Here’s the Breitbart home page from a couple minutes ago (since revised):
Adam does not use the word “genius” in his piece although it did make the stand-first. Here’s the piece if you would like to read it for yourself:Adam does not use the word “genius” in his piece although it did make the stand-first. Here’s the piece if you would like to read it for yourself:
.@adamgabbatt only read Breitbart for two days and you won't believe what happened next https://t.co/RMzSHy2LtN.@adamgabbatt only read Breitbart for two days and you won't believe what happened next https://t.co/RMzSHy2LtN
This isn’t Adam’s first tango with Trumpland. Back in 2012 when Trump was trying to get Barack Obama to release his passport and college records, Adam called Trump gatekeeper Michael Cohen to place a reciprocal request for Trump’s records. Cohen deemed the request “stupid.”This isn’t Adam’s first tango with Trumpland. Back in 2012 when Trump was trying to get Barack Obama to release his passport and college records, Adam called Trump gatekeeper Michael Cohen to place a reciprocal request for Trump’s records. Cohen deemed the request “stupid.”
Update: the Breitbart commenters are manhandling Gabbatt!Update: the Breitbart commenters are manhandling Gabbatt!
Breitbart commenters have very good takes on @adamgabbatt pic.twitter.com/rliV1jMQcPBreitbart commenters have very good takes on @adamgabbatt pic.twitter.com/rliV1jMQcP
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Tim Kaine’s in Las Vegas today. And Mike Pence is about to speak on a flatbed truck. The running mates get all the plum assignments:Tim Kaine’s in Las Vegas today. And Mike Pence is about to speak on a flatbed truck. The running mates get all the plum assignments:
GOP VP nominee @mike_pence will speak from this flatbed truck of a stage in Cedar Rapids this afternoon pic.twitter.com/yjPg5CNhBOGOP VP nominee @mike_pence will speak from this flatbed truck of a stage in Cedar Rapids this afternoon pic.twitter.com/yjPg5CNhBO
Kaine speaks at the ironworkers' union convention in Las Vegas. His father—who owned an ironworking shop—is here too pic.twitter.com/7472eEw3EzKaine speaks at the ironworkers' union convention in Las Vegas. His father—who owned an ironworking shop—is here too pic.twitter.com/7472eEw3Ez
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Campaign: Clinton 'never took action... because of donations'Campaign: Clinton 'never took action... because of donations'
In a statement replying to the new emails released today by the Judicial Watch group, the Clinton campaign says that “Hillary Clinton never took action as Secretary of State because of donations to the Clinton Foundation.”In a statement replying to the new emails released today by the Judicial Watch group, the Clinton campaign says that “Hillary Clinton never took action as Secretary of State because of donations to the Clinton Foundation.”
Requests that action be taken, after all, are different from actual action being taken. Or so they might say. Here’s the statement:Requests that action be taken, after all, are different from actual action being taken. Or so they might say. Here’s the statement:
Re JW emails, HRC campaign maintains HRC "never took action as Secretary of State" due to foundation donations. pic.twitter.com/PAOCFcBSQXRe JW emails, HRC campaign maintains HRC "never took action as Secretary of State" due to foundation donations. pic.twitter.com/PAOCFcBSQX
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Clinton camp denies withholding work emailsClinton camp denies withholding work emails
The Clinton campaign responds to the Judicial Watch announcement that Clinton did not turn over “almost 15,000 documents” to the state department in accordance with an internal investigation of her handling of classified material.The Clinton campaign responds to the Judicial Watch announcement that Clinton did not turn over “almost 15,000 documents” to the state department in accordance with an internal investigation of her handling of classified material.
The Clinton camp says “Hillary Clinton provided the state department with all the work-related emails she had in her possession in 2014.”The Clinton camp says “Hillary Clinton provided the state department with all the work-related emails she had in her possession in 2014.”
Clinton campaign statement after @washingtonpost report on FBI discovery of more emails pic.twitter.com/RnrPDv5QyJClinton campaign statement after @washingtonpost report on FBI discovery of more emails pic.twitter.com/RnrPDv5QyJ
FBI director James Comey said last month that the FBI had “discovered several thousand work-related e-mails that were not in the group of 30,000 that were returned by Secretary Clinton to State in 2014.”FBI director James Comey said last month that the FBI had “discovered several thousand work-related e-mails that were not in the group of 30,000 that were returned by Secretary Clinton to State in 2014.”