Category: blaze media

President-elect Donald Trump has big plans for education in America.

When asked about what the Republican has in mind, Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt
told Time, “The American people re-elected President Trump by a resounding margin, giving him a mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail. He will deliver.”

If Trump delivers on his campaign promises and corresponding
Agenda47 plan for education, then the Education Department as it now exists is toast, and most of its present responsibilities are likely headed back to the states.

Extra to hollowing out the Education Department, Trump has also promised universal school choice; protections for prayer in public schools; a prioritization of reading, writing, and arithmetic and an ejection of leftist propaganda; a switch from tenure to merit pay for teachers; and a federal reinforcement of parental rights.

In a September 2023 video outlining his ten principles for improving schools, Trump
noted, “The United States spends more money on education than any other country in the world. And yet we get the worst outcomes. We are at the bottom of every list. In total, American society pours more than a trillion dollars a year into public education systems. But instead of being at the top of the list, we are literally right smack — guess what — at the bottom.”

According to the Education Data Initiative, K-12 public schools blow through around $857.2 billion annually, with the federal government covering at least 13.6% with taxpayer funds. Costs have grown rapidly over the years.

The nationwide public K-12 annual spending per pupil in the 2011-2012 school year was $10,648. This year, the per-pupil cost for a substandard education was $17,280.

Despite the U.S. ranking fourth among Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development members for spending on elementary education, the quality of education leaves much to be desired.

Recent estimates from the National Literacy Institute
indicated that roughly 40% of students across the nation cannot read at a basic level. The National Center for Education Statistics revealed that when compared to 80 other nations’ education systems in 2022, the U.S. average math literacy score for 15-year-old students was lower than the average in 25 education systems. The NAEP also found that as of 2022, only 26% of eighth-grade public school students across the country were proficient in math.

A Pew Research Center survey
revealed earlier this year that 51% of American adults figure the public K-12 education system is headed in the wrong direction. A separate survey of public school teachers found that 82% of respondents figured the state of education has worsened over the past five years.

‘You can’t do worse.’

“Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work, and in life and the world of keeping our country strong, so they can grow up to be happy, prosperous, and independent citizens,” said Trump.

The once and future president indicated that in order to optimize education and schools in America, it is necessary to:

“respect the rights of parents to control the education of their children”;
“empower parents and local school boards to hire and reward great principals and teachers, and also to fire the poor ones”;
“ensure our classrooms are focused not on political
indoctrination, but on teaching the knowledge and skills needed to
succeed”;

“teach students to love their country”;
“support bringing back prayer to our schools”;
institute “immediate expulsion for any student who harms a teacher or another student”;
“ensure students have access to project-based learning experiences inside the classroom”;
“strive to give all students access to internships and work experiences that can set them on a path to their first job”; and
“ensure that all schools provide excellent jobs and career counseling.”

Trump also indicated that his administration would effectively “close” the Education Department, which has been a Cabinet-level agency since 1980, and send “all education and education work and needs back to the states.”

“We want [the states] to run the education of our children, because they’ll do a much better job of it,” said Trump. “You can’t do worse. We spend more money per pupil, by three times, than any other nation. And yet we’re absolutely at the bottom. We’re one of the worst. So you can’t do worse. We’re going to end education coming out of Washington D.C. We’re going to close it up — all those buildings all over the place and yet people that in many cases hate our children. We’re going to send it all back to the states.”

‘I figure we’ll have like one person plus a secretary.’

Blaze News reached out to the Education Department but did not immediately receive a response.

Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education, told Time, “It is entirely feasible to close down the Department of Education, but the functions of the Department of Education will need to continue.”

With the Republican trifecta in Washington, D.C., Trump will likely be able to significantly reduce or possibly even cut funds for racist DEI and critical race theory programming.

Virginia Rep. Ben Cline (R) recently told Fox Business that it would be possible to slash trillions of dollars in government spending as Elon Musk, the potentially oncoming Department of Government Efficiency head, has proposed.

When asked where deep cuts could be made, Cline
said, “Well, let’s just look at the Department of Education and how billions of dollars stay in Washington, funding bureaucrats whose simple goal is to interfere in the decisions about educational choice at local and state levels.”

In October, Trump
signaled at a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, what his ideal Education Department would look like after he’s done with it:

I figure we’ll have, like, one person plus a secretary. You’ll have a secretary to a secretary. We’ll have one person plus a secretary, and all the person has to do is, “Are you teaching English? Are you teaching arithmetic? What are you doing? Reading, writing, and arithmetic. And are you not teaching woke?”

“All they’re going to do is see that the basics are taken care of,” added Trump.

Trump’s proposal in some ways resembles the memorandum advanced in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan’s Education Secretary Terrel H. Bell, which advocated for turning the department into a foundation tasked primarily with administering block grants, collecting information, and conducting research.

Education Weekly
reported at the time that Bell’s unrealized proposal suggested that most of the department’s activities would ultimately be “transferred, terminated, or modified as new Administration policies are implemented.” For example, the functions for the department’s Office for Civil Rights could be moved to the Justice Department.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​President donald trump, Trump, Election, Department of education, Education, Schools, Homeschool, Charter schools, Learning, Awesome, Republican, Trump administration, Politics 

Variety magazine defended celebrities and scolded the public in the wake of the devastating loss for Democrats, and many did not appreciate the advice.

Music writer Chris Willman angrily denounced some in the media who blamed celebrity endorsements for the loss and, worse still, those who proclaimed that celebrity endorsements were meaningless.

The idea that entertainers and artists’ involvement somehow leads to actual voter dissuasion is a fantasy — bull*** that is happily perpetrated by the “go woke, go broke” crowd, and picked up by columnists who think that picking on limousine liberals never goes out of style. (It really doesn’t.) It’s just disappointing to see this picked up by objective journalists and by some Democrats themselves, who imagine they have practical reasons to tell the entertainment world to shut up and sing.

Willman went on to opine that celebrities had nothing to do with the loss but also argued that they did have an effect on voters and should be listened to, which appears at least somewhat contradictory.

Many on social media lashed out against the reprimand.

“She only lost because we didn’t hear from MORE celebs,” joked commentator Sean Medlock. “This is what I have been saying.”

“Celebrities don’t stress about whether to buy groceries or put gas in their cars. They’re not worried about getting assaulted, robbed or murdered at the hands of criminal illegals because they have their own security & lives behind gates. They are completely out of touch of just how dire it is,” read one popular response.

“I’ll say it once again: we need to treat entertainers like the ancients did ‐ as the lowest rung on the social ladder & entirely useless at anything other than performing for our benefit,” responded writer Mike Coté.

“[Y]ou people are so ridiculously out of touch with reality that it’s actually funny,” replied author Raven O’Connor.

“I value the opinion of rich Diddy diddlers about as much as the local homeless man telling me about a lucrative crypto opportunity,” read another response.

The Harris-Walz campaign has faced fierce criticism for raising an astounding $1 billion dollars in campaign donations, spending it all in a devastating loss, and reportedly ending up in debt.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Variety mocked, Celebrity endorsements, Kamala harris endorsements, Celebrity endorsements worthless, Politics 

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is not going to take directions from discontented liberals.

Since last year, progressives have demanded that Sotomayor, 70, needs to retire from the Supreme Court so that President Joe Biden can nominate a young liberal justice in her place. Democrats are angry about the court’s current composition, which includes six conservative justices and three liberals, and they fear another Ruth Bader Ginsburg situation: a liberal justice not retiring only to pass away while still on the court, thus allowing a Republican president to nominate a conservative justice to replace a liberal one.

‘She just turned 70 and takes better care of herself than anyone I know.’

The demand for Sotomayor’s retirement took on new life last week after Donald Trump’s resounding victory.

It’s a “hair-on-fire” moment for Democrats, Politico reported. Not only are there demands coming from progressives on social media, but Democratic members of the Senate are “actively engaging” in a conversation about how to push Sotomayor into retirement before Biden’s presidency ends and the next Congress is sworn in, according to Politico.

Democrats so much want Sotomayor to retire that Bakari Sellers, a former Democratic state lawmaker turned liberal pundit, even floated the possibility of forcing her out and replacing her with Vice President Kamala Harris.

But Sotomayor reportedly has no plans to retire.

Over the weekend, the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, and CNN all reported that the Supreme Court’s most liberal justice will not retire, citing people and sources close to Sotomayor.

“She’s in great health, and the court needs her now more than ever,” one source told CNN.

“This is no time to lose her important voice on the court. She just turned 70 and takes better care of herself than anyone I know,” a person close to the justice told the Wall Street Journal.

In January, Sotomayor made headlines when she admitted that she lives in “frustration” when the Supreme Court hands down rulings that she disagrees with, saying that “every loss” leaves her “traumatize[d].” She followed up those remarks by admitting in May that she sometimes cries after court rulings.

“There are days that I’ve come to my office after an announcement of a case and closed my door and cried,” she said.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Sonia sotomayor, Democrats, Supreme court, Politics 

After Kamala Harris’ devastating loss, liberals across the country are scheming ways to get their pick into the White House anyway.

NewsNation contributor Kurt Bardella has his own idea.

“If you’re President Joe Biden, there’s nothing left to run for, there’s nothing left to really do. Pardon your son, then resign, and elevate Kamala Harris to the presidency and make one more mark in the history books while you can,” Bardella told the rest of the panel.

Christopher Bedford is not impressed with Bardella’s idea, telling Jill Savage and Matthew Peterson of “Blaze News Tonight” that his “opinions are stupid” — especially considering that Biden doesn’t seem too devastated by her loss.

“Joe Biden’s opinion on Kamala Harris’ loss was on full display,” Bedford says. “He practically ran to the microphone at a quick jog, he was wearing his sunglasses, he had a big smile. He said, ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you,’ like he was a rock star there to greet adoring fans, not someone delivering the somber message about the future of our republic.”

Not only does Bedford believe there’s absolutely no chance the president steps aside, he also doesn’t think it would be right in the first place.

“This idea that he should just give Kamala Harris, who didn’t win a nomination first round, didn’t win a nomination the second round, has never won anything on the national level, the presidency as some kind of participation trophy is just what happens when you get an entire generation of participation trophy losers who become adults,” Bedford explains.

“It completely infantilizes her, and it’s a really embarrassing suggestion,” he adds.

Want more from ‘Blaze News Tonight’?

To enjoy more provocative opinions, expert analysis, and breaking stories you won’t see anywhere else, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

​Camera phone, Free, Video phone, Video, Upload, Sharing, Youtube.com, Blaze news tonight, Biden, Joe biden, The biden administration, Blaze news, Blazetv, Blaze media, Blaze podcasts, Blaze podcast network, Kamala harris, Kamala harris loss, Donald trump, Election 2024 

On this Veterans’ Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States military. Every year on November 11, we come together as a nation to express our gratitude to those who have sacrificed to keep our country free.

This day reminds us to reflect on the cost of our liberty and the price paid by those in uniform, as well as acknowledging the sacrifices of their family members.

We here at Blaze News offer the following message directly to all veterans and active-duty military members: Your dedication to protecting our freedom forms the very foundation of our nation. Let us always remember your service and aim to uphold the ideals and values you’ve selflessly defended.

To all who have served, we thank you for your bravery, patriotism, and sacrifice.

Heroes among us:

We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Blaze Media team members who have courageously stepped forward to defend their nation and ensure the safety of its citizens.

**********

Kris Cruz

United States Air Force, military K-9, senior airman
2008-2017
Deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 and Iraq in 2011

Kris Cruz

Kris Cruz (middle)

**********

Jason Buttrill

United States Marine Corps, retired sergeant

1999-2003
Deployed to Afghanistan, 2001-2002

Jason Buttrill (left)

Jason Buttrill (middle)

**********

Julio Rosas

United States Marine Corps Reserves, retired corporal

2015-2021

Julio Rosas

**********

Andrew Chapados

Canadian Armed Forces, retired sapper
2009-2011
2nd Combat Engineer Regiment (2CER)

Andrew Chapados (right)

Andrew Chapados (back)

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Veterans day, Veterans’ day, Politics 

A southern California public high school teacher went on a profane rant in his Advanced Placement world history class against President-elect Donald Trump the day after the election — and that teacher has been placed on administrative leave.

KABC-TV reported that the teacher from Valley View High School in Moreno Valley, which is in Riverside County, used profanity and “made fervent anti-Trump remarks during a discussion with students.”

The station said the unnamed teacher’s comments were recorded and have gone viral on social media.

“This s**t is not a f***ing game!” the teacher told students. “Does that make sense, everybody? I can’t emphasize this enough. Can you end up in a concentration camp in your lifetime? Yes. Can you end up with no human rights? Yes. Will it happen to you? Most likely not, which is a good thing. But has Donald Trump quoted Hitler? Yes. Does he embody some of Hitler’s ideas? Yes.”

The teacher also seemed incredulous that Trump handily beat Vice President Kamala Harris: “Why did he win the election? A rapist, draft-dodging coward. Treasonous scum. Why would he win?”

He also said, “God, I f***ing hate the patriarchy. If you’re a young man right now in front of me, I hope you hate it, too. Because it’s not hurting you; it’s hurting everyone you love. You get the privilege of not being born with a uterus, so it doesn’t affect you; it’s affecting everyone else. I’m so f***ing sorry, guys. You deserve better. Look at me! You! Deserve! Better!”

Corey DeAngelis, executive director of the Educational Freedom Project, posted numerous snippets of the teacher’s rant on X.

Now what?

A Moreno Valley Unified School District spokesperson told KABC the teacher will be on administrative leave pending the outcome of a review.

“We were recently made aware of an incident at one of our high schools, in which a staff member’s discussion about the election results turned unprofessional,” the district said in a statement, according to the station. “We do not condone the behavior that occurred, and an immediate investigation has been launched.”

Student walkout planned

Students told KABC they’re planning a school walkout Tuesday in support of the teacher; the station added that more than a thousand people have signed an online petition urging the district to allow him to return to Valley View High.

“It’s just devastating to know that they’re trying to get him out all because of his opinion,” student Sarah Ghawi told KABC.

Mykael James, who was in the class Wednesday, added to the station, “I think they’re trying to make him seem like a bad guy because of what he said. I know it was very strong-toned, but that’s how he gives his lecture as a professor.”

James also told KABC she believes her teacher’s words were “appropriate. I didn’t take it the wrong way.” She also told the station he was “offering up a one-on-one apology after class.”

You can view KABC’s video report here about the teacher’s remarks.

Not the only incident

The Valley View High School teacher’s outbursts were not the only recent cases of Trump derangement syndrome exhibited by America’s educators.

An Ohio high school English teacher reportedly was placed on administrative leave over a TikTok video in which she encourages men who voted for Democrats to identify themselves so that women will know who the “safe men” are.A Florida high school teacher reportedly was suspended and is under investigation after telling students, “If you are not white, you are going to be in trouble over the next four years as far as the living situation of the United States, and I’m not kidding.”An Idaho high school teacher reportedly is under fire after allegedly telling a Trump supporter on social media, “I hope your mistress or daughter have an unwanted pregnancy, wait, I looked at your picture, you don’t have a mistress…and probably never got anyone to have a daughter by you unless it was by force.”

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Education, Anti-trump, Donald trump, 2024 election, Trump victory, Public school teacher, Advanced placement classes, Ap history, Southern california, Moreno valley school district, Cellphone recording, Profanity, Administrative leave, Politics 

Boston College Republicans called for students and faculty at the school to oppose “intimidation and hate speech” aimed at conservative students since the election.

‘You can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree.’

Social media has been choked with images and videos of liberals expressing their anger and shock at President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning victory in the Electoral College and likely the popular vote as well. Unfortunately, some of that frustration has expressed itself in “hate speech” against conservative students.

“The last few days have seen escalating attacks on conservative students at Boston College in the wake of President Donald Trump’s reelection,” the statement from Boston College Republicans read.

“Conservative students have been targeted on social media and on campus, being told that they condone rape, sexism, racism, and every other ‘ism’ in the English dictionary. We will no longer sit idly by while unhinged people openly defame the character of students who voted for President Trump,” it continued.

The letter went on to call for unity and quoted President Joe Biden’s speech after the election: “You can’t love your country only when you win. You can’t love your neighbor only when you agree.”

The statement was endorsed by the Massachusetts College Republicans.

“We as the leaders of the BC Republicans call upon everyone in the BC community to avoid shutting each other out and dehumanizing those who disagree. Instead, we encourage respectful political discussion,” the group continued.

“The country has spoken, and it is time for our community to come together around our shared values as Americans,” the letter concluded.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Boston college republicans, Hates speech against gop, College gop hate speech, Hate spech post election, Politics 

A male athlete playing on a women’s NCAA volleyball team faced jeers and chants from a crowd demanding fairness in women’s sports.

San Jose State University’s women’s volleyball was defeated by San Diego State University on Saturday, but the score was not what caused the most commotion.

The game saw around triple the usual attendance; however, much of the crowd was not happy to see SJSU’s transgender athlete Blaire Fleming. Born Brayden, Fleming is a 6’1” male whose inclusion on the team has sparked five separate forfeits from opposing teams and even caused his own teammate to speak out against him.

As OutKick’s Alejandro Avila reported, Fleming was greeted by a section of fans holding a “Save Women’s Sports” banner.

The crowd members also chanted, “No men in women’s sports!” as Fleming stood on the court.

‘Shame on you for not protecting women.’

One attendee in the opposing bleachers allegedly attempted to get the fans silenced, but upon complaining to security, the on-duty guard reportedly said the fans were not violating any guidelines, citing free speech.

SDSU staff seemingly felt differently, however, and were reportedly on high alert, looking to stamp out any forms of “hate speech” that may occur during the game.

This included SDSU’s associate athletic director of operations, Dave Noll, who confronted one of the fans leading the chants. The fan was identified as a man named Patrick Higuera.

Noll approached Higuera, accompanied by venue security, and told him he was violating the guidelines put forth by the Mountain West Conference.

The two exchanged words in an intense, face-to-face standoff.

“Shame on you for not protecting women,” Higuera said to Noll.

Protesters at San Diego State University hold a sign in opposition to a male athlete on San Jose State’s women’s volleyball team.Image courtesy Alejandro Avila / OutKick

SDSU athletics issued a statement that said its staff is “trained to intervene in interactions in which there are disruptions, complaints or reported concerns, which occurred.”

“Guidelines and policies are in place that help to ensure a safe environment for our student-athletes, staff and guests,” the statement reportedly added.

“Our athletic events are opportunities to support our teams, celebrate our community, and set a positive example for our student-athletes and guests. Poor behavior, including disrespectful language, taunting and any unsportsmanlike conduct, does not reflect the values we uphold, including the Mountain West Conference’s sportsmanship guidelines, and undermines the positive spirit of the game,” the statement concluded.

Unfortunately, SJSU has failed to adequately protect its female athletes.

According to Fleming’s teammate Brook Slusser, the school has predominantly focused on the male athlete’s well-being during team meetings and discussions.

“We’ve had meetings, and it’s a lot of just checking in on Blaire. … We were like ‘what about us?'” Slusser told Blaze News. “It’s mostly just saying you can’t be the person to … identify Blaire’s gender identity. ‘Blaire needs to do that for himself,'” the girls were told.

According to an assistant coach, who has since been suspended, SJSU head coach Todd Kress has filed complaints against his own athletes for speaking out against Fleming.

Kress has allegedly filed at least one Title IX complaint against Slusser on the basis that she has referred to Fleming using masculine pronouns during media interviews. Kress allegedly described this as a threat to the rights of trans women.

Kress was asked specifically about these views and whether or not he believes Fleming should be allowed to play with or against women. However, he has not responded to requests for comment from Blaze News.

Blaire Fleming talks to teammates during a loss vs. SDSU on Nov. 9, 2024.Image courtesy Alejandro Avila / OutKick

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Fearless, Ncaa, Women’s volleyball, Women’s sports, Blaire fleming, Transgenderism, Sports 

Blaze Media investigative reporter Steve Baker filed a late motion in U.S. District Court to delay all proceedings in his looming Jan. 6 criminal trial, citing the Department of Justice pausing its prosecution of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The lead defense attorney for Baker, scheduled to go to trial on Nov. 12, asked U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper “to vacate all dates and hearings in this case in the interests of justice, and to set a status conference in this matter for the week of February 2, 2025.”

William Shipley cited the DOJ’s motion to pause the criminal case against the president-elect in light of the Nov. 5 election “to afford the government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department of Justice policy.”

‘The “people” on behalf of whom the government purports to speak made themselves heard clearly on November 5.’

“The unique circumstances now before this Court — a president-elect having pledged to reverse the decision-making of the predecessor administration after having made the issue a part of his campaign promises — and the Department of Justice now making a representation on the record in another case that the election outcome is a change in circumstances warranting a delay, justifies defendant Baker making this motion,” Shipley wrote in a motion filed late on Nov. 10.

Baker, 64, of Raleigh, North Carolina, is charged with four trespass-related misdemeanor counts for being at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He was in Washington to document the historic protests and provide coverage for the readers of his blog, the Pragmatic Constitutionalist. Now a Blaze Media writer, Baker was arrested in Dallas on March 1 and perp-walked in front of media at the FBI offices.

Baker had planned a selective-prosecution defense, noting that no left-of-center media reporters and podcasters were prosecuted for covering the Jan. 6 protests and riots. Armed with a list of more than 75 journalists who were not charged, Baker sought discovery from the government explaining the apparent political tilt in its prosecutions.

Blaze Media investigative reporter Steve Baker is perp-walked before the media at the FBI offices in Dallas on March 1, 2024.Photos by Blaze Media

“To deny this motion, in the face of the Justice Department’s official position, would run contrary to the interests of justice and likely subject the defendant to criminal convictions for no purpose other than expediency,” Shipley wrote.

Baker said the list itself weighs heavily in favor of his selective-prosecution strategy.

“The most important legal argument that we’re bringing is this: Somewhere in the vicinity of 80 journalists of all types — credentialed employees of mainstream news organizations from the New York Times to the L.A. Times to French media to British television — went through broken windows and broken doors that day without permission,” Baker said Oct. 29. “Included in that bunch were freelancers, independents, bloggers, podcasters, and social media influencers without credentials.”

Trump’s sweeping election victory with 312 Electoral College votes and a popular vote margin of 3.6 million votes creates a new reality that the courts should not ignore, Shipley argued.

Blaze Media journalist Steve Baker captured iconic video footage on the West Plaza of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Steve Baker/Blaze Media

“Before the government makes the claim that the ‘people’ have an interest in the administration of justice as reflected in the Speedy Trial Act, defendant Baker would point out that the ‘people’ on behalf of whom the government purports to speak,” Shipley wrote, “made themselves heard clearly on November 5, and that should mean something to the Department of Justice without regard to what administration is now in charge.”

In a nine-page opinion issued Oct. 25, Cooper refused Baker’s motion to dismiss the charges. He previously denied Baker’s motion to retain his right to carry a firearm after threats were made against his safety. Baker appealed the issue, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against him.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​2024 election, Free press, January 6, Selective prosecution, Steve baker, Trump, Politics 

Now that Republicans have officially taken control of the Senate, the question is: Who will the party select as the next Senate majority leader?

Founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk told Glenn Beck who he thinks might be perfect for the job: Vice President-elect JD Vance.

— (@)

“John Adams presided over the U.S. Senate as Senate majority leader 200 years ago as vice president of the United States. I think JD Vance should be president of the Senate and become Senate majority leader,” Kirk declared.

“I am in love with that,” Glenn said, adding that JD would “be fantastic” in that role.

“Senator Mike Lee came up with this. This is a 1 a.m. phone call from Senator Mike Lee last night, and he had me at hello,” said Kirk.

“Now, mind you, JD would have to really want it in the sense that it would be a ton of monotonous. You have to sit in the chair and listen to procedure stuff, and he’d have to go to the Senate lunches. However, he would basically be able to be the president of the Senate and set the entire tone of legislative agenda,” he added.

If Vance were open to the role, Kirk says he would likely be “[handed] the Senate leadership funds” and he “would get to determine who’s on committees.”

“There’s a lot of power in that,” he told Glenn. “This would completely change the game in Washington.”

Even though the Constitution names the vice president of the United States as the president of the Senate, “this power has never been exercised, tried, or tested.” Could that change now that Donald Trump is returning to the White House?

To hear more of the conversation, watch the clip above.

Want more from Glenn Beck?

To enjoy more of Glenn’s masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis, and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

​The glenn beck program, Glenn beck, Charlie kirk, Jd vance, Senate, Senate majority leader, Blazetv, Blaze media 

A Democratic National Committee official skewered the Harris campaign, proclaiming it to be a “$1 billion disaster.” President-elect Donald Trump trolled the Democrats’ lavish spending on the failed campaign.

Lindy Li — who sits on the Democratic National Committee’s finance committee — slammed the Harris campaign for allegedly misleading Democratic donors about Kamala’s chances of winning the 2024 presidential election.

‘I think that was a big f*** you to the party.’

Li told “Fox & Friends” on Saturday, “The truth is, this is just an epic disaster — this is a $1 billion disaster. They’re $20 million or $18 million in debt. It’s incredible, and I raised millions of that.”

Campaign filings show that the Harris-Walz campaign took in at least $1 billion, plus an additional $600 million from other aligned groups.

Citing sources, Politico’s Christopher Cadelago reported that Kamala’s campaign ended with at least $20 million in debt.

Li then blasted Harris campaign chairwoman Jen O’Malley Dillon and accused her of misleading Democratic donors into wasting millions of dollars.

“I have friends I have to be accountable and explain things to because I told them it was a margin-of-error race,” Li stated. “I was promised, Jen O’Malley Dillon promised all of us that Harris would win. She even put videos out saying Harris would win. I believed her, my donors believed her, and so they wrote massive checks. I feel like a lot of us were misled.”

Li noted that even on Election Night, people within the campaign assured her that Vice President Kamala Harris would win.

Li — a now-former campaign surrogate for Harris — said, “I looked somebody in the eye, and said, ‘Are we gonna do this? Are we gonna pull this off?’ She told me, ‘Yes.'”

Another Harris campaign member told Li that the election was in the bag for Kamala because “we’re gonna win Iowa.”

Li recalled thinking, “I was like, ‘What?'”

Li said the relationship was “terrible” between high-profile supporters of President Joe Biden and Harris even “before the campaign.”

“There was backstabbing, they wanted to hand her the least favorable agenda,” Li stated. “She was stuck with immigration, civil rights.”

“There was backstabbing by the press, they were leaking all the time,” Li continued. “The White House was leaking like a sieve when it came to Kamala Harris.”

Li said if Democrats truly felt like Trump was an “existential threat” then they should have had a primary to get the best candidate instead of “coronating” Harris.

“I actually think President Biden, the whole endorsing her 30 minutes after he dropped out, I think that was a big f*** you to the party,” Li said. “‘If you don’t want me, here’s somebody you may not like, deal with it.’”

Li admitted that Harris had a lot of staff turnover.

As Blaze News reported, the Harris team spent millions on celebrity and influencer endorsements as well as high costs related to “event production.”

Meanwhile, Trump also lampooned the Harris campaign for spending a record amount of money and having nothing to show for it.

“I am very surprised that the Democrats, who fought a hard and valiant fight in the 2020 presidential election, raising a record amount of money, didn’t have lots of $’s left over,” Trump declared on the X social media platform. “Now they are being squeezed by vendors and others.”

Trump stated on Saturday, “Whatever we can do to help them during this difficult period, I would strongly recommend we, as a party and for the sake of desperately needed UNITY, do. We have a lot of money left over in that our biggest asset in the campaign was ‘earned media,’ and that doesn’t cost very much. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

According to campaign finance filings, Trump raised just over $1 billion in donations from his campaign committee and other groups. Following the election, the Trump campaign has roughly $125 million cash on hand.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Donald rtrump, President joe biden, Kamala harris, 2024 election, Election 2024, Election, Lindy li, Kamala campaign, Harris campaign, Politics 

Although most U.S. senators are tight lipped ahead of the vote for Republican leader, many influential figures online are starting to put their thumb on the scale.

Republican Sens. John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas, and Rick Scott of Florida are going head-to-head in the race to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday. As of now, only nine senators have made public endorsements.

Despite this uptick in support for Scott, President-elect Donald Trump has not yet endorsed any candidate, and it is unclear if he plans to.

Thune has secured the backing of Republican Sens. Steve Daines of Montana, Mike Rounds of South Dakota, and Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. Cornyn has so far gained one endorsement, from Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri.

Scott has the largest public backing, with Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Marco Rubio from Florida, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama.

Unlike his competitors, big players outside of D.C. have also come to bat for Scott.

Over the weekend, Scott racked up endorsements from politicos and media personalities like Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vivek Ramaswamay, and Charlie Kirk.

“What the hell is going on in the US Senate?” Carlson asked in a post on X. “Hours after Donald Trump wins the most conclusive mandate in 40 years, Mitch McConnell engineers a coup against his agenda by calling early leadership elections in the senate. Two of the three candidates hate Trump and what he ran on.”

“One of them, John Cornyn, is an angry liberal whose politics are indistinguishable from Liz Cheney’s,” Carlson continued. “The election is Wednesday, it’s by secret ballot, and it will determine whether or not the new administration succeeds. Rick Scott of Florida is the only candidate who agrees with Donald Trump. Call your senator and demand a public endorsement of Rick Scott. Don’t let McConnell get away with it again.”

Despite this uptick in support for Scott, President-elect Donald Trump has not yet endorsed any candidate, and it is unclear if he plans to. At the same time, Trump has put forth a standard he expects the senators to follow, should they be elected leader.

On Sunday, Trump declared that any Republican leader must support recess appointments, which would allow the president to appoint an individual to a federal office without a Senate confirmation. This would greatly reduce the glacial pace of Senate confirmations and strengthen Trump’s ability to staff federal offices with candidates of his choosing.

That being said, Republicans are fairly insulated from external pressures throughout this process. For one thing, on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is set to hold a forum behind closed doors where the three candidates can privately make their pitches to their conference. The morning after, the Republican conference will vote for the GOP leader with secret ballots.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Donald trump, Rick scott, John thune, John cornyn, Mitch mcconnell, Steve daines, Mike rounds, Markwayne mullin, Josh hawley, Ron johnson, Rand paul, Marco rubio, Bill hagerty, Tommy tuberville, Tucker carlson, Elon musk, Robert f. kennedy jr., Vivek ramaswamy, Charlie kirk, Mike lee, Senate, Senate republicans, Politics 

An armed intruder broke into a Florida home after midnight Sunday — but the homeowner’s adult son also had a gun and fatally shot the intruder.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call at 12:23 a.m. regarding an armed residential burglary in the 3000 block of Double D Ranch Trail in Ruskin. Ruskin is on the shore of Tampa Bay and is about a half hour south of the city of Tampa.

‘This is a happy ending! Another reason why every law abiding person should be a trained gun owner.’

When deputies arrived on the scene, they found the suspect dead from multiple gunshot wounds, the sheriff’s office said.

The deputies’ investigation determined that the homeowner’s adult son shot the suspect after he broke into the home, the sheriff’s office said, adding that the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

Image source: Hillsborough County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office

The Tampa Bay Times, citing deputies, identified the break-in suspect as 46-year-old Tony Sei. The Times, citing deputies, said Sei was armed with a handgun.

“Imagine the fear of being awoken in the middle of the night to a stranger invading your home,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “This is every homeowner’s greatest fear, a dangerous and brazen individual breaking in, showing a complete disregard for the safety and security of others. Our thoughts are with this family as they recover from the trauma of this event.”

The sheriff’s office said the investigation is active and that any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.

How are people reacting?

Nearly 200 comments have appeared under the sheriff’s office Facebook post about the break-in. The following is a sampling:

“This is a happy ending!” one commenter declared. “Another reason why every law abiding person should be a trained gun owner.””FAFO quick! Glad the family is safe! Great job homeowners,” another user noted.”Anyone who knows that block would not try that,” another commenter opined, adding that “most are good country folk and we love guns FAFO!””Outstanding job!” another user exclaimed. “That’s one taxpayers don’t have to pay to house, feed and defend.”

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Crime thwarted, 2nd amend., Guns, Gun rights, Home invasion, Florida, Armed intruder, Fatal shooting, Self-defense, Crime 

President-elect Donald Trump announced his choice for United Nations ambassador on Sunday evening. He confirmed to the New York Post that he had offered the position to New York Rep. Elise Stefanik (R).

Trump told the Post, “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”

‘Still not tired of the winning.’

Stefanik, a staunch Trump ally and the fourth-highest-ranking House Republican, has been credited for her role in driving out two Ivy League presidents after questioning them about anti-Semitism on campus.

Stefanik confirmed that she had accepted Trump’s offer.

“I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,” she told the Post. “During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate.”

“President Trump’s historic landslide election has given hope to the American people and is a reminder that brighter days are ahead — both at home and abroad,” Stefanik continued. “America continues to be the beacon of the world, but we expect and must demand that our friends and allies be strong partners in the peace we seek.”

She vowed to “advance President Donald J. Trump’s restoration of America First peace through strength leadership on the world stage on Day One at the United Nations.”

Trump’s decision to appoint Stefanik followed an announcement on Saturday that former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley would not be joining his incoming Cabinet.

“I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation. I very much enjoyed and appreciated working with them previously, and would like to thank them for their service to our Country. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” he wrote on Truth Social.

Haley responded to Trump’s announcement, writing, “I was proud to work with President Trump defending America at the United Nations. I wish him, and all who serve, great success in moving us forward to a stronger, safer America over the next four years.”

Trump’s appointment of Stefanik received mixed reactions, with some voicing concerns about the narrow Republican majority in the House.

Political commentator Ben Shapiro wrote on X, “Tom Homan as border czar. Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador. Still not tired of the winning.”

New York City Councilman Joe Borelli (R) called Stefanik’s appointment a “huge win for America.”

“[Stefanik] will whip them into shape. So proud to call her a friend,” Borelli added.

One X user wrote, “I have no problem with the choice but we have a razor [thin] majority in the House. Remember how the Republicans botched replacing George Santos?”

Another X user stated, “We need Elise in the House. Tulsi [Gabbard] is perfect for Amb to UN – she’s a peace seeker!”

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​News, United nations ambassador, Un ambassador, Nikki haley, Elise stefanik, Donald trump, Trump, United nations, Un, Politics 

The trial against Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny is under way, bringing new information to the public about the incident involving Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car last year.

Witnesses for the prosecution have sounded more like they were brought to the court by Penny’s defense team, as they testified on the stand that they were scared of Neely’s rants and threats of violence while they were all trapped on the subway together.

Lori Sitro testified that she used a stroller to barricade her 5-year-old from a “belligerent and unhinged” Neely, the New York Post reported.

Sitro, a longtime subway rider, said, “No, I did not feel safe when he was moving around erratically. I’ve taken the subway for 30 years, and I’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen a lot of unstable people. This felt different to me.”

‘I definitely believe in justice for my nephew, and I think that will occur.’

Another witness, Alethea Gittings, said she “was scared s**tless” when Neely screamed, “I don’t give a damn. I will kill a motherf***er.” She also thanked Penny for intervening by putting him in a chokehold.

“I think this guy was on drugs,” Gittings said of Neely. “You know, because when he came in, he was unbelievably off the charts. He scared the living daylights out of everybody.”

Notably, Gittings told officers on the day of the incident that Penny did not appear to have Neely in a tight chokehold, just tight “enough to secure him.”

“The guy in the tan did take him down, like, very respectfully and just, like, held. He just held him. Yeah, yeah, he just held him. He didn’t choke him,” Gittings said in the body-camera footage.

Testimony also revealed that Penny asked Gittings to provide a statement to police after the incident, which she did. When asked during cross-examination whether Penny told Gittings what to say to the officers, Gittings said he “never” did.

Perhaps the most shocking revelation to come from the trial so far is that New York City police body-camera footage confirms that Neely, while unconscious, was still alive by the time officers responded and Penny had released him from the chokehold. Such evidence casts doubt on the legitimacy of the charges against Penny.

“I definitely believe in justice for my nephew, and I think that will occur,” Neely’s uncle, Christopher Neely, said, according to WABC.

Penny’s trial will resume on Tuesday, after adjourning Monday in observance of Veterans Day. If convicted of manslaughter, Penny faces 15 years in prison.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Politics 

A significant number of non-white voters supported Donald Trump for president, a fact that hip-hop radio host Charlemagne tha God appeared shocked to learn over the weekend.

During an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” anchor Jonathan Karl asked Charlemagne — a stalwart Kamala Harris surrogate whose real name is Larry McKelvey — about the “demographics” of Trump’s victory

What followed was a viral exchange in which McKelvey had a difficult time believing that a large number of non-white voters helped send Trump back to the White House.

“Trump got one out of every three voters of color,” Karl told McKelvey.

“No,” the radio host responded.

“Yeah — 33%,” Karl affirmed.

“Really?!” McKelvey asked again.

“Yeah,” Karl responded.

“When you say color, you mean like black, brown — everything?!” McKelvey asked, to which Karl responded by nodding his head in affirmation.

To his credit and despite his shock, McKelvey appeared to understand exactly why those non-white voters supported Trump and hand-delivered Harris a humiliating loss, citing identity politics, the economy, and immigration.

“I think some of this is a backlash to race and gender and identity politics. But man, most people, they just care about keeping food on they table and keeping a roof over their head. And I think sometimes people forget about that,” he said.

In another moment of liberal self-awareness, McKelvey added that he believes the Democratic Party “forgot” about the working class — but Trump did not.

Later in the interview, Karl asked McKelvey why he thinks Trump performed well in liberal strongholds like Chicago and New York City.

“Because of dinner-table issues. Yo, it’s literally that simple. Everyday people wake up, and all they want to do is have more money in their pocket, and they want to feel safe. I don’t care if you’re black, white, gay, straight, whatever religion you are, those are the two things that you’re thinking about every day,” McKelvey responded. “How can I keep some money in my pocket, and how can I stay safe?”

Not only that, but McKelvey slammed Democrats for largely ignoring the border crisis.

“Trump is saying build the wall. And when [Republicans] were telling you that it was a problem, [Democrats] would say, ‘No, it’s not a problem. Let’s create sanctuary cities and let’s bring the people into our cities,'” he observed. “And so when they started putting those illegal immigrants on the buses and on the planes and sending them to those sanctuary cities, what did they say then? ‘No, don’t come.'”

“So it looked like the Republicans were right and Democrats were wrong,” McKelvey admitted.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Charlemagne tha god, Larry mckelvey, Jonathan karl, Abc news, Donald trump, Non white voters, Election 2024, Politics 

The sports world has exploded with support for President Donald Trump since his re-election, with several athletes publicly showing that they back the president.

Perhaps his most famous supporter from the sports world was revealed on election night. Many fans rejoiced and others groaned when the “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, was spotted in pictures during an election party last week at Mar-a-Lago.

Not only was Gretzky in attendance, he sported the increasingly popular white “Make America Great Again” hat with gold letters.

Gretzky’s daughter, Paulina, also posted a family photo from the Trump resort. The photo included her parents, brother Trevor, and her husband, professional golfer Dustin Johnson.

Trump has also had a major impact in football, where his popular dance has quickly become the go-to celebration for many players.

Specifically, noted supporter and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa showed his moves after a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers en route to a 23-20 win. For the dance, Bosa was joined by his a pair of his teammates: defensive linemen Sam Okuayinonu and Leonard Floyd.

“Nick Bosa hit the Donald Trump dance after a sack,” a reporter wrote as the caption for the video.

As the footage circulated the internet, Trump himself noted on his Truth Social platform, “NICK BOSA IS A GREAT PLAYER!”

A little over a week before the presidential election, Bosa wore a MAGA hat during a postgame interview on the field. Although the interview-bomb lasted just a few seconds, the NFL fined him over $11,000 for violating the league’s rules on political messaging.

The Trump celebrations didn’t stop with Bosa, however.

‘They’re eating the dawgs.’

Over at Drake university, receiver Trey Radocha performed a professional-tier rendition of the Trump dance after a touchdown against St. Thomas on Saturday. Drake won 22-19.

Northern Illinois University’s Tristen Tewes somersaulted his way into the end zone before doing the Trump dance during a 42-28 win over Western Michigan.

Then, after the Ole Miss Rebels took down the Georgia Bulldogs 28-10, their social media team celebrated the win with a Trump reference.

“They’re eating the dawgs,” Ole Miss wrote, in reference both to Georgia and a statement Trump made at the presidential debate.

“They’re eating the dogs, the people that came in. They’re eating the cats,” Trump said in reference to police reports in Springfield, Ohio.

Honorable mention goes to Michael Taaffe from Texas for his dance during a 49-17 stomping of the Florida Gators.

As well, quarterback Katin Houser from the East Carolina University Pirates was credited by some as being the first to do the dance on Saturday during a 49-14 win over Florida Atlantic.

The celebrations are sure to keep coming, as the dance moves are getting increased fanfare and eyeballs for some lesser-known schools.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Trump, Election, Nfl, Football, Ncaa, Wayne gretzky, Politics 

The editor in chief of a once-highly respected science publication has issued an apology after descending into an expletive-laden meltdown on election night when former President Donald Trump emerged the winner.

Last Tuesday night, Laura Helmuth, the editor in chief of Scientific American — the oldest continuously published magazine in American history — reportedly took to social media to unleash a series of invectives against those of her generation who voted for Trump.

“I apologize to younger voters that my Gen X is so full of f****** fascists,” she wrote, according to screenshots shared by the Daily Mail.

“Solidarity to everybody whose meanest, dumbest, most bigoted high-school classmates are celebrating early results because f*** them to the moon and back,” she apparently added.

Helmuth even apparently expressed shame for her Midwestern roots, decrying the entire state of Indiana as a haven for bigotry.

“Every four years I remember why I left Indiana (where I grew up) and remember why I respect the people who stayed and are trying to make it less racist and sexist,” she said, according to the Daily Mail.

“The moral arc of the universe isn’t going to bend itself.”

As might be expected, these alleged comments did not go over well, and soon social-media users began to call for Helmuth’s resignation.

“Wow you should fire your unhinged editor. She needs a long rest somewhere padded,” one user commented, according to the Daily Mail.

“She should be stripped of membership for any science organization she’s a member of. Trust in science is tanking because of these egregious, pathetic, bigoted scientists,” reportedly added another.

‘I am committed to civil communication and editorial objectivity.’

By Friday, Helmuth had backpedaled, issuing an apology for allowing the “shock and confusion” of the election results to get the best of her.

“I made a series of offensive and inappropriate posts on my personal Bluesky account on election night, and I am sorry,” Helmuth wrote in a statement, according to the New York Post. “I respect and value people across the political spectrum. These posts, which I have deleted, do not reflect my beliefs; they were a mistaken expression of shock and confusion about the election results.”

Despite evidence to the contrary, Helmuth also insisted that she does have the necessary temperament to separate her personal views from her professional responsibilities. “I am committed to civil communication and editorial objectivity,” she said.

However, Scientific American has hardly steered clear of political matters under her leadership. In 2020, the same year Helmuth took the reins as editor in chief, the outlet broke a nearly 200-year-old tradition of officially remaining above the political fray and endorsed Joe Biden for president.

The outlet likewise endorsed Kamala Harris for president in 2024.

Perhaps even more abhorrent, Scientific American has seemingly embraced junk science, especially regarding gender. In April, it republished an interview in which a man posing as a woman accused those who oppose gender ideology of peddling “misinformation” and perpetrating “epistemological violence,” as Blaze News previously reported.

The outlet also denied the possibility that wealthy elites profited from the pandemic, stressed the COVID-19 vaccine was safe, and declared the lab-leak theory regarding COVID-19 “false.” Scientific American even wasted ink, time, and money on multiple articles claiming that math, the NFL, and fighting obesity are racist.

In a post following the election, Helmuth also indicated that others at the outlet were having similar difficulty accepting the outcome, allegedly posting, “Any advice on what workplaces can do to help people who are devastated by the election? Thanks so much.”

Despite an obviously leftward lurch at the outlet, Helmuth claimed in her Friday statement that her offensive insults of Trump supporters “of course do not reflect the position of Scientific American or my colleagues.”

Scientific American did not respond to Blaze News’ request for comment.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Scientific american, Laura helmuth, Trump, 2024 election, Politics 

Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, and
self-identified “Childless Cat Lady” Taylor Swift were among the many coastal celebrities who endorsed Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the vice president’s monumental defeat. It turns out that the production of inauthentic election-time adoration and ideological conviction was expensive.

Federal filings revealed that the campaign, which is
reportedly indebted to the tune of over $18 million after blowing roughly $1 billion on Harris’ latest failed presidential run, poured boatloads of cash into influencer networks and production companies linked to big names in the entertainment industry.

Federal Election Commission filings show, for instance, that the Harris campaign committee
paid Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions $1 million on Oct. 15.

Winfrey tried her apparent best on more than one occasion to generate excitement for Harris. In September, she
hosted a rally in Michigan, suggesting that there was a “grassroots movement” behind the vice president and that Harris inspired “a real feeling of optimism and hope.”

On the eve of Harris’ rejection by the majority of American voters, Winfrey
told a crowd in Philadelphia once again to vote, suggesting it might be their last opportunity ever to do so.

Katy Perry, Jon Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, rapper 2 Chainz, and Lady Gaga also made appearances at Harris’ final swing-state concerts. The Washington Examiner
indicated that the campaign blew over $15 million on “event production“-related costs.

‘It didn’t matter to have a bunch of celebrities talking to no one.’

Elements of the defeated Harris campaign
told the New York Post that former Obama campaign adviser Stephanie Cutter pushed the star-studded concert performances as a way to turn out lower-propensity voters — a plan apparently supported by senior Harris adviser David Plouffe, who has since taken steps to erase his social media presence.

One campaign source told the Post, “They said they were ‘spending to zero.’ I guess they overshot zero.”

Another source said that the costly events constituted “a real misuse of funds that could have been better spent on ads laying out economic polices” to irate and struggling voters. “It didn’t matter to have a bunch of celebrities talking to no one, because one, 75 million people already voted, and two, people were concerned about their own financial issues, not Oprah telling them America won’t exist.”

The Harris campaign apparently dodged the Post’s request for comment.

‘Now they are being squeezed by vendors and others.’

“Money can’t buy you love or a good candidate,” a Trump campaign adviser told the Examiner.

When compared to President-elect Donald Trump’s various podcast appearances, which were virtually all massively popular — especially his appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which has netted over 48.7 million views on YouTube alone despite
its initial suppression — Harris’ “Call Her Daddy” interview with Alex Cooper was a failure, netting fewer than 845,000 views on YouTube.

This promotional spot was not only ineffective but costly. An unnamed source told the Examiner that the Harris campaign spent six figures building a set for the vice president’s “Call Her Daddy” appearance.

Federal filings also indicate that the Harris campaign spent tens of millions of dollars on consultants to stimulate and simulate support online. The Examiner noted that Village Marketing Agency received over $3.9 million, ostensibly for its help
recruiting social media influencers to boost the vice president online.

Trump appeared to troll the Harris campaign on Truth Social over the weekend,
writing, “I am very surprised that the Democrats, who fought a hard and valiant fight in the 2020 Presidential Election, raising a record amount of money, didn’t have lots of
$’s left over. Now they are being squeezed by vendors and others.”

“Whatever we can do to help them during this difficult period, I would strongly recommend we, as a Party and for the sake of desperately needed UNITY, do,” continued the president elect. “We have a lot of money left over in that our biggest asset in the campaign was ‘Earned Media,’ and that doesn’t cost very much. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​Celebrity, Celeb, Kamala harris, Oprah winfrey, Harris, Election, Debt, Hilarious, Fail, Oprah, Taylor swift, Politics 

Republicans will likely maintain their slim majority in the House, but several key races have not yet been called.

Republicans are just four seats away from the majority, currently holding 214 seats, while Democrats hold just 203 seats. In order for one party to win the majority, the party must hold at least 218 of the 435 House seats.

Although Democrats are leading 10 of the 18 uncalled races, Republicans are well on their way to maintaining their House majority.

California is the most likely path to victory for the GOP, with Republicans leading in four of the 10 uncalled congressional races. Republican incumbents John Duarte of California’s 13th Congressional District, David Valadao of California’s 22nd Congressional District, Ken Calvert of California’s 41st Congressional District, and Michelle Steel of California’s 45th Congressional District are all leading their Democratic challengers.

These four competitive California races would be enough to keep Republicans in the majority.

The GOP has another pickup opportunity in the neighboring state of Arizona. Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani of Arizona’s 6th Congressional District is currently leading Democratic challenger Kirsten Engel. Ciscomani’s is the only congressional race that has not yet been called in Arizona.

Up north, Republicans are guaranteed another seat in the race for Washington’s 4th Congressional District. Unlike most other states, Washington has a ranked-choice system, which allows voters to rank their candidates in preferential order rather than having a two-party primary like most other races. As a result, constituents are voting between two Republican candidates, incumbent Dan Newhouse and challenger Jerrod Sessler.

Newhouse is currently ahead of Sessler, but no matter which way the race pans out, Republicans will have secured the seat.

Similar to Washington, Alaska also adopted the ranked-choice voting system, though notably, Alaska introduced a ballot measure to end ranked-choice voting, which is currently on track to pass in the state.

Of the three Alaskan candidates, Republican challenger Nick Begich is leading Democratic incumbent Mary Peltola and independent candidate John Wayne Howe in the race for Alaska’s sole congressional seat.

While the race has not yet been called, Begich is leading Peltola by four points, making the longtime red state a likely layup for the GOP.

Republicans are leading a much tighter race out east in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks is currently ahead of Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan by just 0.2% with 99% of the votes counted. Miller-Meeks holds just a 1,200-vote advantage.

Although Democrats are leading 10 of the 18 uncalled races, Republicans are well on their way to maintaining their House majority.

Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

​2024 election, Election, House, House of representatives, House races, John duarte, David valadao, Republican majority, House majority, House republicans, Ken calvert, Michelle steel, Juan ciscomani, Dan newhouse, Jerrod sessler, Mary pelota, Nick begich, Mariannette miller-meeks, Politics