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Monday, April 29, 2024

President Biden Makes Jabs at Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner

Axios: President Biden joked about his age and took jabs at former President Trump during Saturday’s White House Correspondents Association Dinner. Biden has been increasingly using humor in recent weeks to criticize his predecessor and 2024 rival and push back against concerns over his age. “The 2024 election is in full swing and yes, age is an issue. I’m a grown man, running against a six-year-old,” Biden said, also calling Trump “sleepy Don.” Biden poked fun at Trump’s legal troubles. The former president is currently required to be in court four times a week for his New York criminal trial (Axios). CSPAN: President Biden complete remarks at 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (X).

Pro-Hamas Protesters Surround WH Correspondents’ Dinner Hotel

Townhall: A group of pro-Hamas protestors booked a Washington, D.C. hotel room and hung a massive Palestine flag at the same time as the White House Correspondents dinner, harassing guests as they walked in. The Washington Hilton was hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night when Code Pink, a group of left-wing pro-terrorism activists, booked a room and flew a giant Palestine flag outside the window. Code Pink accused the media of “endorsing” the Biden Administration’s support of Israel (Townhall). Reporter Alex Thompson: The pro-Palestine protests outside the WH correspondents dinner (X). Reporter Joey Garrison: The scene outside the White House Correspondents Dinner (X).

Campus Protesters Call for a Jewish Genocide

Townhall: It was only a matter of time before the truth seeped out of these pro-Hamas rallies. We’ve known the true intent for months, but the media will find it harder to pivot when they see signs and paraphernalia like this. At UPenn, a pro-Hamas student was caught wearing a jacket featuring the Star of David and two rats. Yet, the ‘Final Solution’ sign featured here is one image that can aptly describe every pro-Hamas rave occurring on college campuses nationwide (Townhall). Stop Antisemitism: UPenn – student protestor spotted wearing a jacket adorned with a Star of David and two rats. Tell us again how these terror rallies are not antisemitic (X). Dr. Eli David: Just some “peace activists” calling for genocide of Jews. Nothing to see here (X). Stephen Gutowski: Disturbing that GW (George Washington University) allows this sort of open anti-semitism on its campus (X).

AOC Met With, Encouraged Antisemitic Protesters at Columbia University

Daily Wire: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) visited the anti-Semitic protest encampment at Columbia University this week and praised its leadership, which comes after video went viral of one of the most vocal students in the protest saying earlier this year that “Zionists don’t deserve to live.” Ocasio-Cortez traveled to the school on Friday where the demonstrations have generated national headlines for over a week. “The leadership you have is so excellent,” Ocasio-Cortez told one of the activists. “It’s really special. It’s really amazing” (Daily Wire). Reporter Ali Bauman: AOC visits students in the Columbia University protest encampment today (X). National Review: Authorities arrested more than 200 protesters on university campuses this weekend (National Review).

Biden Delays Banning Menthol Cigarettes Once Again in Ploy to Maintain Black Voters

Reuters: The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an election year. For decades, menthol cigarettes have been in the crosshairs of anti-smoking groups who argue that they contribute to disproportionate health burdens on Black communities and play a role in luring young people into smoking. About 81% of Black adults who smoked cigarettes used menthol varieties, compared with 34% of white adults. U.S. health secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement that the proposed ban had brought immense feedback including from parts of the civil rights and criminal justice movement (Reuters). NBC: The ban has already been delayed at least once, with promises of it being enacted by the end of last year coming and going. At the time, the White House quietly updated its Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website to reflect that any final ban on menthol wouldn’t happen until at least March. At the time of the December delay, one official with a national public health group working to remove the products from the market told NBC News they were “deeply concerned” the ban would not take effect before the 2024 election (NBC).

New York Times Gives Statement on Biden Actively Avoiding Interviews

New York Times: For anyone who understands the role of the free press in a democracy, it should be troubling that President Biden has so actively and effectively avoided questions from independent journalists during his term. The president occupies the most important office in our nation, and the press plays a vital role in providing insights into his thinking and worldview, allowing the public to assess his record and hold him to account. Mr. Biden has granted far fewer press conferences and sit-down interviews with independent journalists than virtually all of his predecessors (New York Times). Townhall: Since taking office in January 2021, Biden has only done 89 interviews, according to data conducted by the White House Transition Project director Martha Joynt Kumar. In comparison, former President Donald Trump gave 300 interviews during his term, while former President Obama sat for 422 interviews. Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush gave 168 interviews, while Ronald Reagan gave 189 (Townhall).

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Donald Trump Remains Favorite Over President Biden in Latest CNN Poll

CNN: Donald Trump continues to hold an advantage over President Joe Biden according to a new CNN poll. Trump’s support in the poll among registered voters holds steady at 49% in a head-to-head matchup against Biden, the same as in CNN’s last national poll on the race in January, while Biden’s stands at 43%, not significantly different from January’s 45%. Looking back, 55% of all Americans now say they see Trump’s presidency as a success, while 44% see it as a failure (CNN). RNC Research: President Trump leads Biden 49% to 43% in a two-way race. President Trump leads Biden 42% to 33% including third party candidates. 55% say the Trump presidency was a success. 39% say the Biden presidency is a success (X).

Planned Parenthood Begins $10 Million Campaign Against Pro-Life Nominees in North Carolina

Daily Wire: Planned Parenthood will be spending millions of dollars to campaign against pro-life candidates in North Carolina for the 2024 election as Republicans attempt to gain control of the governor’s mansion. Planned Parenthood, Planned Parenthood Votes, and Planned Parenthood Action PAC North Carolina said on Thursday that they would be spending $10 million in support of pro-abortion candidates. The groups also said they want to knock on over a million doors in opposition to Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson’s campaign for governor. “Our goal is clear: To protect abortion access in North Carolina, we must ensure voters know abortion is on the ballot this year,” said Emily Thompson of Planned Parenthood Votes (Daily Wire). Associated Press: The GOP-controlled state legislature passed a 2023 law over Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto that tightened the state’s ban on most abortions from after 20 weeks of pregnancy to 12 weeks, with additional exceptions (Associated Press).

Ford Announces Losses for Each EV Sold in First Quarter of 2024

CNN: Ford’s electric vehicle unit reported that losses soared in the first quarter to $1.3 billion, or $132,000 for each of the 10,000 vehicles it sold in the first three months of the year, helping to drag down earnings for the company overall. Ford, like most automakers, has announced plans to shift from traditional gas-powered vehicles to EVs in coming years. But it is the only traditional automaker to break out results of its retail EV sales (CNN). Steve Milloy: Massive EV disaster (X).

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Radical Islam Group Calls for Caliphate Rule in Germany

IndoNewYork: More than 1,000 demonstrators followed the call for a rally by Islamists in Hamburg on Saturday. In the St. Georg district they protested against an allegedly Islamophobic policy and media campaign in Germany. Slogans such as “Germany = dictatorship of values” or “Caliphate is the solution” could be read on posters. The rally was secured by a large police presence. There were no incidents. The police put the number of participants at 1,100. According to information from the Hamburg Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the person who registered the rally is close to the Muslim Interaktiv group, which is classified as definitely extremist (IndoNewYork). Visgrad24: Hundreds of Islamists are demonstrating in Hamburg, Germany. They are demanding that a caliphate is established in the country. The organization behind the protest is called Muslim Interaktiv, and is monitored by the authorities but not banned (X). Elon Musk: Surely demanding overthrow of the government in Germany is illegal (X)?