Trump attacks New York Magazine for calling 9/11 remarks 'weird lie'
President Trump lashed out at New York Magazine for its coverage of his remarks on Tuesday, after he said two firefighters picked him up off the ground near the U.S. Steel Building in New York City in the aftermath of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. “The Failing New York Magazine wrote a story...
The Republican National Convention in Dallas began on September 9, with a strong emphasis on praising President Donald Trump and harshly criticizing Democrats. The two-day event, which features Trump delivering primetime addresses on both evenings, underscores the GOP's reliance on the president's support as they prepare for the November midterm elections.
The gathering in the 21,000-seat arena drew sparse attendance, with empty upper rows and sparsely filled side seats. Several Republican candidates facing difficult elections chose not to attend, including Michigan Representative Tom Barrett, Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, and Maine Senator Susan Collins. However, at least 16 candidates in competitive House and Senate races were scheduled to speak, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Ohio Senator Jon Husted.
The convention's focus on Trump and attacks on Democrats on issues like transgender women in sports and border security has raised questions about whether it will resonate with swing voters who have become increasingly frustrated with the economy. Democrats portrayed themselves as socialists and communists, echoing Trump's attack lines following democratic socialists' victories in Democratic primary elections.
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