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TRUMP’S BOLD Move: Elon Musk and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Connect
— President-elect Donald Trump facilitated a conversation between Elon Musk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a congratulatory call. A Ukrainian official revealed that Trump handed his phone to Musk, allowing Zelenskyy to thank the SpaceX CEO for providing Starlink satellite internet access. This highlights Musk’s influence within Trump’s circle, sparking speculation about a potential formal role in the administration.
Trump’s interactions with Zelenskyy are under scrutiny as he prepares to assume office on January 20th. He has suggested a shift in U.S. policy towards Ukraine, proposing Kyiv might cede territory for peace with Russia — an idea Zelenskyy rejects. This stance contrasts with Trump’s previous administration’s decision to arm Ukraine against Russian aggression in 2017, which helped counter the full-scale invasion in 2022.
The Biden administration has provided extensive military and economic aid to Ukraine, drawing criticism from Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance. They argue that U.S. resources should prioritize domestic needs over foreign conflicts, reflecting their cautious approach towards international involvement.
TRUMP And HARRIS Neck-And-Neck: What’s Behind the Poll Shocker?
— Recent polls show a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with both candidates nearly tied. Just last month, Harris was ahead in election and favorability ratings. Now, her lead is gone, sparking questions about why voters are changing their minds.
NBC’s Savannah Guthrie talked with analyst Steve Kornacki about this shift. He explained how Harris’s favorability ratings have reversed. Last month, she had a 48% positive rating compared to Trump’s steady numbers. Now her positive rating has fallen to 43%, while her negative rating jumped to 49%.
Kornacki noted that this change brings Harris’s ratings closer to Trump’s figures. He also mentioned an interesting twist about public views on Trump’s presidency. Recent polling shows that 44% of voters think Trump’s policies helped their families more than during his time in office.
TRUMP’S COMEBACK: Leads Biden in Hypothetical 2024 Race, Reveals Michigan Poll
— A recent poll from Michigan, conducted by Beacon Research and Shaw & Company Research, reveals a surprising turn of events. In a hypothetical race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Trump takes a two-point lead. The poll shows 47% of registered voters backing Trump while Biden comes close with 45%. This narrow lead falls within the poll’s margin of error.
This represents an impressive swing towards Trump by 11 points compared to a July 2020 Fox News Beacon Research and Shaw Company poll. During that time, Biden held the upper hand with 49% support versus Trump’s 40%. In this latest survey, only one percent would back another candidate while three percent would abstain from voting. An intriguing four percent remain undecided.
The plot thickens when the field is expanded to include independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Green Party candidate Jill Stein, and independent Cornel West. Here, Trump’s lead over Biden grows to five points suggesting his appeal remains strong among voters even in a wider field of candidates.
SHOCKING Truth Revealed: MAJORITY of Americans Support Border Wall, New Poll Discloses
— A recent poll surveying 40,513 U.S. adults has revealed a surprising fact: half of the respondents are in favor of building a border wall. This majority includes not only typical conservative demographics but also groups such as black and Hispanic Americans, women, and independents.
The data shows that 45% of black Americans polled support the idea of a wall, compared to just 30% who oppose it. Hispanic support for the wall is at 42%, marginally outnumbering those against it at 40%. These figures could potentially cause concern for Democrats who have traditionally relied on these demographics for support.
The poll also reveals significant backing from women and independents. Among female respondents, supporters outnumber opponents by nine points (45-36). Independents show an even stronger pro-wall sentiment with an eleven-point lead (44-33). Support appears to be widespread across all regional demographics — even in the traditionally Democrat-leaning Northeast where backing stands at a surprising 49%.
Leading this wave of support is the South with over half (51%) favoring border wall construction. These findings could be game-changers in political strategies as they indicate broad-based endorsement for what has been primarily seen as a MAGA Republican priority.
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Donald Trump Raises $7.1M Since Atlanta MUGSHOT Released
— The Donald Trump election campaign has announced a raise of $7.1 million since his police mugshot was taken in Atlanta, Georgia, last Thursday, with a significant portion coming from merchandise featuring his scowling face.
Trump’s FIRST Twitter Post Since Ban Features MUGSHOT
— Donald Trump has returned to X (formerly Twitter) with his first post since he was de-platformed in January 2021. The post prominently featured the mugshot taken after the former president was processed at the Atlanta jail in Georgia.
Twitter User @x LOSES Handle After Twitter Rename; Offered Tour and Merchandise as Compensation
— Gene X Hwang, known as @x on Twitter since 2007, knew his username’s days were numbered after Elon Musk’s recent renaming of the platform to “X.” Upon landing from a pinball tournament in Canada, Hwang found messages notifying him that the company had taken over his handle.
Twitter explained that Hwang’s account data would be preserved and that he would receive a new username. The company offered Hwang merchandise, a tour of its offices, and a meeting with management as compensation.
The change in his account is one of the latest disruptions since Musk’s takeover and the replacement of Twitter’s blue bird logo with the letter “X.”
Zuckerberg’s Threads Scores 93 MILLION Active Users in its First Week
— Mark Zuckerberg’s latest venture, Threads, is making waves by shattering sign-up records and retaining a high user activity level. The platform, which utilizes Meta’s Instagram user base, racked up about 93 million active users globally in its inaugural week.
OpenAI Announces $1 MILLION in Grants for AI Governance Research
— OpenAI announced it will distribute $1 million in grants for research on democratic governance of AI systems, awarding $100,000 to individuals who present ideas on how to govern the AI sector. The company, backed by Microsoft, has been advocating for AI regulation but recently considered withdrawing from the European Union due to what it perceives as over-regulation.
#DeSaster: Technical Glitches PLAGUED DeSantis’s Campaign Announcement
— Ron DeSantis’s 2024 presidential campaign announcement on Twitter Spaces was rife with technical issues, leading to widespread criticism. The event with Elon Musk was filled with audio dropouts and server crashes, triggering ridicule from both sides of the political aisle, with Don Trump Jr. calling the event a “#DeSaster.”
President Joe Biden seized the opportunity to mock the unsuccessful launch by posting a link to his campaign donation page, saying, “This link works.” Despite the backlash, Elon Musk said the issues were caused by the sheer number of listeners who tuned in, causing the servers to overload.
Twitter MELTDOWN: Leftist Celebrities RAGE at Elon Musk after Checkmark PURGE
— Elon Musk has whipped up a frenzy on Twitter as countless celebrities rage at him for removing their verified badges. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Charlie Sheen, alongside organizations such as the BBC and CNN, have all lost their verified badges. However, public figures can choose to keep their blue ticks if they pay the $8 monthly fee along with everybody else as part of Twitter Blue.
Putin’s Twitter Account RETURNS Along With Other Russian Officials
— Twitter accounts belonging to Russian officials, including the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, have resurfaced on the platform after a year of restriction. The social media company limited Russian accounts around the time of the invasion of Ukraine, but now with Twitter under the control of Elon Musk, it appears the restrictions have been lifted.
Trump Popularity SKYROCKETS Over DeSantis in New Poll
— A recent YouGov poll conducted after Donald Trump was indicted shows Trump surging to his largest-ever lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. In the previous survey conducted less than two weeks ago, Trump led DeSantis by 8 percentage points. However, in the latest poll, Trump is leading DeSantis by 26 percentage points.
More CHANGES: Musk Announces ‘SIGNIFICANT’ Architecture Changes and New Science Policy for Twitter
— Elon Musk announced Twitter’s new “policy is to follow the science, which necessarily includes reasoned questioning of the science,” as well as changes to the backend server architecture that should make the site “feel faster.”
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POLL: Twitter Users Vote to FIRE Elon Musk as Chief
— After Musk apologized for implementing rules preventing people from mentioning other social media companies on the platform, the CEO of two months asked the community whether he should step down as head. 57% of the 17.5 million users who voted chose to fire him.
Donald Trump STILL Wants to SUE Twitter Despite Getting Account Back
— According to his lawyer, President Trump still wants to pursue legal action against Twitter for banning his account in January 2021, despite it being reinstated earlier this month.
Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk ran a poll asking users if Trump should be allowed back, and 52% to 48% voted “yes,” with over 15 million votes cast. President Trump even shared the poll on his Truth Social account, asking followers to vote favorably. But it now appears he has no interest in returning as he is yet to use his reactivated account after almost two weeks.
Shortly after being reinstated, Trump criticized Twitter during a video speech, saying he didn’t “see any reason” to return to the platform because his social network, Truth Social, was doing “phenomenally well.”
The former president said Truth Social has much better engagement than Twitter, describing Twitter as having “negative” engagement.
To add insult to injury, it appears Trump still holds a grudge against Twitter as his lawyer reports he is still pursuing legal action against the company, despite the lawsuit being dismissed by a judge in May — he is appealing the ruling.
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ELON MUSK Champions Free Speech On X
— Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), has increasingly used the platform to amplify his political views and those of right-wing figures. Musk’s actions align with his 2022 statement that he bought Twitter to protect free speech. He believes a public platform for free speech is crucial for civilization’s future.
Musk often discusses existential threats like population collapse and artificial intelligence, framing threats to free speech as another crisis. He sees X as a “digital town square” where vital issues are debated. In the U.S., Musk has shared memes and sometimes misinformation about illegal immigration, election fraud, and transgender policies while endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential bid.
In May 2023, Musk co-hosted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid announcement on X, which faced technical issues but highlighted his vision for the platform. Despite the glitches, Musk invited other candidates to use X for their announcements.
Trump accepted and had an interview with Musk that also experienced technical difficulties but eventually took place after a 42-minute delay.
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