×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementA free press is essential to a free society. That's why attacking the press and attempting to intimidate independent media is a standard part of the authoritarian playbook around the world. And it’s why Donald Trump’s efforts to demonize the media put us on such a dangerous path.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden)AdvertisementAdvertisementHere’s how Trump commended journalists on World Press Freedom Day:The Fake News doesn’t show real polls. Lamestream Media is totally CORRUPT, the Enemy of the People! —...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementA free press is essential to a free society. That's why attacking the press and attempting to intimidate independent media is a standard part of the authoritarian playbook around the world. And it’s why Donald Trump’s efforts to demonize the media put us on such a dangerous path.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden)AdvertisementAdvertisementHere’s how Trump commended journalists on World Press Freedom Day:The Fake News doesn’t show real polls. Lamestream Media is totally CORRUPT, the Enemy of the People! —...WW…

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×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementWHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK IS THIS WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW — Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence)AdvertisementThe president is using audio of me on The Daily to bash my reporting in the paper (though I’m so glad they listen to the Daily). Their use of the audio is misleading - I went on to say I said he treated that travel limitation as a Mission Accomplished moment.— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT)Four banners on over the last five minutes ... — Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC)AdvertisementHere's video...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementWHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK IS THIS WHAT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW — Andrew Lawrence (@ndrew_lawrence)AdvertisementThe president is using audio of me on The Daily to bash my reporting in the paper (though I’m so glad they listen to the Daily). Their use of the audio is misleading - I went on to say I said he treated that travel limitation as a Mission Accomplished moment.— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT)Four banners on over the last five minutes ... — Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC)AdvertisementHere's video...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Media. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementTucker Carlson pushing back against coronavirus coverage from those who "have spent weeks minimizing what is clearly a very serious problem.""'It's just partisan politics,' they say. 'Calm down. In the end this is just like the flu.'Carlson: "It's definitely not just the flu" — Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy)AdvertisementThe White House said Monday in 35 states and the District of Columbia but stressed that the risk to the American public was low. At a news conference, Trump teased measures meant to ease...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Media. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementTucker Carlson pushing back against coronavirus coverage from those who "have spent weeks minimizing what is clearly a very serious problem.""'It's just partisan politics,' they say. 'Calm down. In the end this is just like the flu.'Carlson: "It's definitely not just the flu" — Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy)AdvertisementThe White House said Monday in 35 states and the District of Columbia but stressed that the risk to the American public was low. At a news conference, Trump teased measures meant to ease...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementNEW: Congressman , chair of the , has introduced a resolution condemning the presence of white nationalist Stephen Miller in the White House and has called for his immediate resignation from office. — Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81)AdvertisementThe SPLC said Thursday that it fully supports the resolution condemning Miller, adding that all members of Congress should be demanding the White House remove him from power.Advertisement“Stephen Miller is a bigot whose anti-immigrant vitriol has poisoned our national...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementNEW: Congressman , chair of the , has introduced a resolution condemning the presence of white nationalist Stephen Miller in the White House and has called for his immediate resignation from office. — Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81)AdvertisementThe SPLC said Thursday that it fully supports the resolution condemning Miller, adding that all members of Congress should be demanding the White House remove him from power.Advertisement“Stephen Miller is a bigot whose anti-immigrant vitriol has poisoned our national...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBiden to win the party’s nomination via state primaries and caucuses in June. The original plans for an in-person convention in July were canceled by the Democratic Party due to safety concerns amid .AdvertisementAdvertisementMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayThis post has been updated to reflect that Obama is one of the Aug. 19 speakers.Suggest a correctionNewsletter Sign UpHuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox.Successfully Subscribed!Realness delivered to...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBiden to win the party’s nomination via state primaries and caucuses in June. The original plans for an in-person convention in July were canceled by the Democratic Party due to safety concerns amid .AdvertisementAdvertisementMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayThis post has been updated to reflect that Obama is one of the Aug. 19 speakers.Suggest a correctionNewsletter Sign UpHuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox.Successfully Subscribed!Realness delivered to...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×Advertisementon Jul 14, 2017 at 6:50am PDTAdvertisement“When our soldiers were photographed at the Eagle’s Nest in 1945 they were clearly celebrating the Allies triumph over one of the greatest evils in human history,” he tweeted. “They weren’t celebrating evil; they were celebrating their victory over evil.”“I don’t cower to the mob,” he continued. “The new Republican Party that I represent will fight back against liberal lies.”Another fake news controversy: When our soldiers were photographed at the Eagle’s...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×Advertisementon Jul 14, 2017 at 6:50am PDTAdvertisement“When our soldiers were photographed at the Eagle’s Nest in 1945 they were clearly celebrating the Allies triumph over one of the greatest evils in human history,” he tweeted. “They weren’t celebrating evil; they were celebrating their victory over evil.”“I don’t cower to the mob,” he continued. “The new Republican Party that I represent will fight back against liberal lies.”Another fake news controversy: When our soldiers were photographed at the Eagle’s...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost News. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×Advertisementreported that White House press secretary released a statement Tuesday saying Trump “condemns all acts of violence against any individual or group of people ― including members of the press. We ask that anyone attending an event do so in a peaceful and respectful manner.” The statement asked people to direct all questions of security to the Trump campaign.White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says in a statement, "President Trump condemns all acts of violence against any individual or group of...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost News. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×Advertisementreported that White House press secretary released a statement Tuesday saying Trump “condemns all acts of violence against any individual or group of people ― including members of the press. We ask that anyone attending an event do so in a peaceful and respectful manner.” The statement asked people to direct all questions of security to the Trump campaign.White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says in a statement, "President Trump condemns all acts of violence against any individual or group of...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×Advertisement“This is further evidence supporting Ms. Reade’s claims,” Douglas Wigdor, whose firm is legally representing Reade, told HuffPost in a statement. “The [Democratic National Committee] ought to call for an immediate independent investigation into its putative nominee for the 2020 presidential election.”AdvertisementReade first last year to say that Biden had touched her inappropriately and made her feel uncomfortable, prompting him to . In an interview with podcast host Katie Halper this March,...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×Advertisement“This is further evidence supporting Ms. Reade’s claims,” Douglas Wigdor, whose firm is legally representing Reade, told HuffPost in a statement. “The [Democratic National Committee] ought to call for an immediate independent investigation into its putative nominee for the 2020 presidential election.”AdvertisementReade first last year to say that Biden had touched her inappropriately and made her feel uncomfortable, prompting him to . In an interview with podcast host Katie Halper this March,...WW…