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Trump denies white nationalism is growing threat – US politics live Trump denies white nationalism is growing threat – US politics live
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Lois Beckett here, taking over the blog.
Today was far from the first time Trump has referred to migrants and refugees from Central America as an “invasion.”
But his public remarks this afternoon, defending his attempt to declare a national emergency at America’s Southern border, came in the immediate wake of what appeared to be a white supremacist terror attack on two New Zealand mosques that left 49 people dead.
A document linked to the mosque shooter justified the attack by suggesting that nonwhite immigration was an “invasion.”
As The Week put it, “Trump just called immigration an ‘invasion.’ So did the New Zealand shooter.”
"We are experiencing an invasion on a level never seen before in history." “People hate the word invasion, but that’s what it is.”Two quotes about immigrants in the past 24 hours. One from the US president, one from a document justifying a white supremacist terror attack.
More from Donald Trump’s remarks before vetoing the congressional resolution to block his national emergency at the southern border, where he doubled down on his portrayal of immigrants as invaders and criminals:More from Donald Trump’s remarks before vetoing the congressional resolution to block his national emergency at the southern border, where he doubled down on his portrayal of immigrants as invaders and criminals:
He called it a “reckless resolution” and said, “Congress’s vote to deny the crisis on the southern border is a vote against reality.”He called it a “reckless resolution” and said, “Congress’s vote to deny the crisis on the southern border is a vote against reality.”
“It is a tremendous national emergency. It is a tremendous crisis,” Trump said.“It is a tremendous national emergency. It is a tremendous crisis,” Trump said.
Trump claimed there was an “invasion” of migrants storming the US border.Trump claimed there was an “invasion” of migrants storming the US border.
“People hate the word invasion, but that’s what it is. It’s an invasion of drugs and criminals and people, we have no idea who they are,” he said.“People hate the word invasion, but that’s what it is. It’s an invasion of drugs and criminals and people, we have no idea who they are,” he said.
Trump said that immigration detention centers were “bursting at the seams” but he was unwilling to release more people.Trump said that immigration detention centers were “bursting at the seams” but he was unwilling to release more people.
“When you release them they come into our society and in many cases they’re stone cold criminals,” he said. “You have killers coming in and murderers coming in.”“When you release them they come into our society and in many cases they’re stone cold criminals,” he said. “You have killers coming in and murderers coming in.”
Beto O’Rourke, speaking in Iowa, said he is “no longer sure” single payer healthcare is the best solution, according to a Wall Street Journal reporter.Beto O’Rourke, speaking in Iowa, said he is “no longer sure” single payer healthcare is the best solution, according to a Wall Street Journal reporter.
He also declined to release early fundraising figures.He also declined to release early fundraising figures.
More O’Rourke: “I’m no longer sure” that single payer health care is best option for health care.More O’Rourke: “I’m no longer sure” that single payer health care is best option for health care.
Donald Trump said white nationalism is “not really” a growing threat when asked about the issue in light of the deadly mosque shooting in New Zealand, according to Voice of America.Donald Trump said white nationalism is “not really” a growing threat when asked about the issue in light of the deadly mosque shooting in New Zealand, according to Voice of America.
He said he did not see the shooter’s manifesto.He said he did not see the shooter’s manifesto.
Responding to a question on whether he has seen the manifesto of the Christchurch mosque attacker, @POTUS replies: “I did not see it.”Responding to a question on whether he has seen the manifesto of the Christchurch mosque attacker, @POTUS replies: “I did not see it.”
Q: Do you see rising white nationalism?Pres Trump: “I don't really, I think it’s a small group of people.”Reminder: Multiple experts and organizations have said over and over again that there is a rise in what nationalism and white extremism. Some argue Trump is adding to that.Q: Do you see rising white nationalism?Pres Trump: “I don't really, I think it’s a small group of people.”Reminder: Multiple experts and organizations have said over and over again that there is a rise in what nationalism and white extremism. Some argue Trump is adding to that.
The ACLU reacts to Trump’s veto, per PBS:The ACLU reacts to Trump’s veto, per PBS:
Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, on Trump's veto: “Even members of President Trump’s own party are beginning to realize that he is a one-man constitutional crisis." pic.twitter.com/BrUxxGpbvZAnthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, on Trump's veto: “Even members of President Trump’s own party are beginning to realize that he is a one-man constitutional crisis." pic.twitter.com/BrUxxGpbvZ
Donald Trump gave the pen he used to sign a veto of the resolution to a mother whose child was killed by someone in the country illegally, per AP.Donald Trump gave the pen he used to sign a veto of the resolution to a mother whose child was killed by someone in the country illegally, per AP.
The president after signing his veto. There was applause and he handed his signing pen to one of the mothers whose child was killed by someone in the country illegally pic.twitter.com/DDqZBct68mThe president after signing his veto. There was applause and he handed his signing pen to one of the mothers whose child was killed by someone in the country illegally pic.twitter.com/DDqZBct68m
This isn't just President Trump vetoing a bill aimed at revoking his national emergency declaration. It is a carefully planned press event where he is surrounded by people--families, sheriffs, church leaders--to make the case that immigrants are a threat to US. Names included. pic.twitter.com/HC2if6edgZThis isn't just President Trump vetoing a bill aimed at revoking his national emergency declaration. It is a carefully planned press event where he is surrounded by people--families, sheriffs, church leaders--to make the case that immigrants are a threat to US. Names included. pic.twitter.com/HC2if6edgZ
Donald Trump has issued a veto of the congressional resolution blocking his national emergency declaration. It is the first veto of his presidency.Donald Trump has issued a veto of the congressional resolution blocking his national emergency declaration. It is the first veto of his presidency.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump issues first veto, overrules Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding.WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump issues first veto, overrules Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding.
“Today I am vetoing this resolution. Congress has the freedom to pass this resolution and I have the duty to veto it,” Donald Trump said in the Oval Office, where he was joined by his attorney general and secretary of homeland security.“Today I am vetoing this resolution. Congress has the freedom to pass this resolution and I have the duty to veto it,” Donald Trump said in the Oval Office, where he was joined by his attorney general and secretary of homeland security.
He said Republican voters were “overwhelmingly” against the resolution, which Congress passed to block him from using a national emergency to get money for a border wall without their approval, according to a pool report.He said Republican voters were “overwhelmingly” against the resolution, which Congress passed to block him from using a national emergency to get money for a border wall without their approval, according to a pool report.
Trump said the veto will give us “safety at our border.”Trump said the veto will give us “safety at our border.”
“The fact that this is an emergency is undeniable,” said homeland security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen“The fact that this is an emergency is undeniable,” said homeland security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen
Attorney General William Barr said the resolution is “clearly authorized under the law.”Attorney General William Barr said the resolution is “clearly authorized under the law.”
Donald Trump briefly addressed the New Zealand mosque shooting at the top of his Oval Office event and then began discussing border security, per PBS.Donald Trump briefly addressed the New Zealand mosque shooting at the top of his Oval Office event and then began discussing border security, per PBS.
“I will be signing and issuing a veto,” Trump said of the congressional resolution to terminate his national emergency. “People hate the word invasion, but that’s what it is.”“I will be signing and issuing a veto,” Trump said of the congressional resolution to terminate his national emergency. “People hate the word invasion, but that’s what it is.”
Trump said: "If we had the proper protections, we wouldn’t have to apprehend them." He called bill intended to revoke declaration "dangerous" and "reckless." "I will be signing and issuing a veto," Trump said. "People hate the word invasion, but that’s what it is."Trump said: "If we had the proper protections, we wouldn’t have to apprehend them." He called bill intended to revoke declaration "dangerous" and "reckless." "I will be signing and issuing a veto," Trump said. "People hate the word invasion, but that’s what it is."
President Trump said anyone voting to revoke his national emergency declaration was voting "against reality."President Trump said anyone voting to revoke his national emergency declaration was voting "against reality."
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has been fined $35,000 by the Federal Election Commission for failing to disclose more than $1 million in campaign loans from Citibank and Goldman Sachs.Texas Senator Ted Cruz has been fined $35,000 by the Federal Election Commission for failing to disclose more than $1 million in campaign loans from Citibank and Goldman Sachs.
The fine stems from a complaint filed by Campaign Legal Center, the group said. They said Cruz got $1.1 million in loans from the banks for his 2012 Senate campaign, but incorrectly reported the loans as coming from personal funds.The fine stems from a complaint filed by Campaign Legal Center, the group said. They said Cruz got $1.1 million in loans from the banks for his 2012 Senate campaign, but incorrectly reported the loans as coming from personal funds.
“Candidates should take seriously their legal requirement to disclose where their campaign money comes from. Today’s announcement is an acknowledgement that Cruz’s campaign deprived voters of that critical information,” the CLC said.“Candidates should take seriously their legal requirement to disclose where their campaign money comes from. Today’s announcement is an acknowledgement that Cruz’s campaign deprived voters of that critical information,” the CLC said.
Donald Trump says he has spoken to New Zealand’s prime minister after the mass shooting at two mosques there.Donald Trump says he has spoken to New Zealand’s prime minister after the mass shooting at two mosques there.
....that we stand in solidarity with New Zealand – and that any assistance the U.S.A. can give, we stand by ready to help. We love you New Zealand!....that we stand in solidarity with New Zealand – and that any assistance the U.S.A. can give, we stand by ready to help. We love you New Zealand!
The EPA has scaled back Obama administration rules to ban most uses of a very toxic paint stripper called Methylene Chloride, which has killed dozens of people, according to the New York Times.The EPA has scaled back Obama administration rules to ban most uses of a very toxic paint stripper called Methylene Chloride, which has killed dozens of people, according to the New York Times.
The agency will now only ban sales to regular consumers, but will allow contractors to continue to use it, which would have been banned under the Obama plan.The agency will now only ban sales to regular consumers, but will allow contractors to continue to use it, which would have been banned under the Obama plan.
As expected, EPA SIGNIFICANTLY scales back Obama-era plan to ban most uses of a very toxic paint stripper called Methylene Chloride, which has killed dozens of people. Decides only to ban consumer sales, via retail and online. Will still allow commercial uses by contractors. pic.twitter.com/cZsE8VAwwNAs expected, EPA SIGNIFICANTLY scales back Obama-era plan to ban most uses of a very toxic paint stripper called Methylene Chloride, which has killed dozens of people. Decides only to ban consumer sales, via retail and online. Will still allow commercial uses by contractors. pic.twitter.com/cZsE8VAwwN
FYI, most deaths attributed to the use of Methylene Chloride have been via use by contractors/commercial users. This rule will not stop that. pic.twitter.com/QdpQH7Nf0xFYI, most deaths attributed to the use of Methylene Chloride have been via use by contractors/commercial users. This rule will not stop that. pic.twitter.com/QdpQH7Nf0x
Cesar Sayoc, the Donald Trump fan accused of sending bombs to Democratic political figures and media organizations, is expected to plead guilty, the New York Daily News reports.Cesar Sayoc, the Donald Trump fan accused of sending bombs to Democratic political figures and media organizations, is expected to plead guilty, the New York Daily News reports.
The so-called MAGA bomber was behind 16 bombs sent by mail to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, CNN and others, authorities say.The so-called MAGA bomber was behind 16 bombs sent by mail to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, CNN and others, authorities say.
He’s expected to plead guilty next week, according to a notice scheduling a plea hearing cited by the News.He’s expected to plead guilty next week, according to a notice scheduling a plea hearing cited by the News.
Senate Judiciary Committee chair Lindsey Graham is asking for all documents and communications related to discussions about removing Donald Trump from office under the 25th amendment.Senate Judiciary Committee chair Lindsey Graham is asking for all documents and communications related to discussions about removing Donald Trump from office under the 25th amendment.
Graham made the request in a letter Friday to Attorney General William Barr, the Washington Post reported.Graham made the request in a letter Friday to Attorney General William Barr, the Washington Post reported.
Top law enforcement officials discussed using the 25th amendment, which allows a president to be removed if he is unfit to perform his duties, former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe has said.Top law enforcement officials discussed using the 25th amendment, which allows a president to be removed if he is unfit to perform his duties, former FBI acting director Andrew McCabe has said.
Graham wrote that he would investigate “what amounts to a coup,” according to the Post.Graham wrote that he would investigate “what amounts to a coup,” according to the Post.
Beto O’Rourke belonged to the oldest group of computer hackers in US history when he was a teenager, he told Reuters in a new interview.Beto O’Rourke belonged to the oldest group of computer hackers in US history when he was a teenager, he told Reuters in a new interview.
O’Rourke was part of Cult of the Dead Cow, which released tools that allowed ordinary people to hack Windows computers, and coined the term “hacktivism.”O’Rourke was part of Cult of the Dead Cow, which released tools that allowed ordinary people to hack Windows computers, and coined the term “hacktivism.”
“There’s just this profound value in being able to be apart from the system and look at it critically and have fun while you’re doing it,” O’Rourke told Reuters. “I think of the Cult of the Dead Cow as a great example of that.”“There’s just this profound value in being able to be apart from the system and look at it critically and have fun while you’re doing it,” O’Rourke told Reuters. “I think of the Cult of the Dead Cow as a great example of that.”
The story also reveals that O’Rourke once wrote a murder fantasy in which the narrator drives over children on the street.The story also reveals that O’Rourke once wrote a murder fantasy in which the narrator drives over children on the street.
“One day, as I was driving home from work, I noticed two children crossing the street. They were happy, happy to be free from their troubles,” reads the story, which O’Rourke wrote when he was 15. “As I neared the young ones, I put all my weight on my right foot, keeping the accelerator pedal on the floor until I heard the crashing of the two children on the hood, and then the sharp cry of pain from one of the two. I was so fascinated for a moment, that when after I had stopped my vehicle, I just sat in a daze, sweet visions filling my head.”“One day, as I was driving home from work, I noticed two children crossing the street. They were happy, happy to be free from their troubles,” reads the story, which O’Rourke wrote when he was 15. “As I neared the young ones, I put all my weight on my right foot, keeping the accelerator pedal on the floor until I heard the crashing of the two children on the hood, and then the sharp cry of pain from one of the two. I was so fascinated for a moment, that when after I had stopped my vehicle, I just sat in a daze, sweet visions filling my head.”
Beto O'Rourke was a teenage member of hacking group Cult of the Dead CowBeto O'Rourke was a teenage member of hacking group Cult of the Dead Cow
Senator and presidential candidate Cory Booker criticized tech companies for giving a “platform for hate” after the deadly shooting at two New Zealand mosques.Senator and presidential candidate Cory Booker criticized tech companies for giving a “platform for hate” after the deadly shooting at two New Zealand mosques.
“Tech companies have a responsibility to do the morally right thing. I don’t care about your profits. When it comes to the values, the safety, security and decency, tech companies have an obligation to do the right thing,” Booker said, according to a video tweeted by an aide.“Tech companies have a responsibility to do the morally right thing. I don’t care about your profits. When it comes to the values, the safety, security and decency, tech companies have an obligation to do the right thing,” Booker said, according to a video tweeted by an aide.
“This is a case where you’re giving a platform to hate. That’s unacceptable. It should never have happened, and it should have been taken down a lot more quickly, and the mechanisms should be in place to allow these companies to do that.”“This is a case where you’re giving a platform to hate. That’s unacceptable. It should never have happened, and it should have been taken down a lot more quickly, and the mechanisms should be in place to allow these companies to do that.”
Cory speaks out against anti-Islamic and white supremacist-fueled violence in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack. pic.twitter.com/JS9weguukFCory speaks out against anti-Islamic and white supremacist-fueled violence in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack. pic.twitter.com/JS9weguukF