Trump’s victory will have ripple effects for years. And one of the biggest ones will come from a former opponent.

And RFK Jr. revealed what he’ll do on day one in the Trump administration.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently suggested that a second Trump administration could overhaul parts of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to root out what he describes as “corruption.”

In an interview with MSNBC on Wednesday following President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, Kennedy, now a significant Trump ally after endorsing him, was asked about his potential role in the new administration and whether he’d consider “clearing out the top level federal service workers that are currently at the FDA and the CDC.”

“In some categories, I would say,” Kennedy replied.

Kennedy singled out specific departments within the FDA, particularly the nutrition division, which he believes is failing the public.

“In some categories, their entire departments, like the nutrition department in the FDA, they have to go. They’re not doing their job. They’re not protecting our kids. Why do we have Froot Loops in this country that have 18 or 19 ingredients, and you go to Canada, and it’s got two or three?”

On the question of dismantling entire agencies like the FDA, Kennedy was more cautious.

“To eliminate the agencies, as long as it requires congressional approval, I wouldn’t be doing that,” he stated, adding:

“But I can get the corruption out of the agencies. This is what I’ve been doing for 40 years. I’ve sued all those agencies. I have a Ph.D. in corporate corruption and that’s what I do. Once they’re not corrupt, once Americans are getting good science and are allowed to make their own choices, they’re going to get a lot healthier.”

Kennedy later shared the interview on X, reiterating his pledge to “clean up the corruption” in health agencies like the FDA.

“President Trump has asked me to do three things: 1. Clean up the corruption in our government health agencies. 2. Return those agencies to their rich tradition of gold-standard, evidence-based science. 3. Make America Healthy Again by ending the chronic disease epidemic,” he wrote.

President Trump has asked me to do three things:
1. Clean up the corruption in our government health agencies.
2. Return those agencies to their rich tradition of gold-standard, evidence-based science.
3. Make America Healthy Again by ending the chronic disease epidemic. pic.twitter.com/WHMOsD0CiI

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) November 6, 2024

Initially, Kennedy ran as an independent candidate but ultimately suspended his campaign in August, throwing his support behind Trump.

Since then, he’s been a vocal advocate for Trump and has hinted at a potential White House role.

Just days before the election, Kennedy also floated another health-related policy idea, suggesting that Trump would remove fluoride from drinking water.

“On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water,” Kennedy posted on X.

He described fluoride as “an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease,” adding that former President Trump and first lady Melania Trump “want to Make America Healthy Again.”

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The Left is starting to eat their own. They have no one to blame but themselves.

And now CBS slammed Democrats in an epic backstab that no one saw coming.

Veteran CBS News reporter Jan Crawford recently criticized The New York Times for a headline she argued shows the paper’s disconnect from everyday Americans in the wake of President-elect Trump’s sweeping victory.

Taking to X, Crawford shared a screenshot of the Times’ headline, which proclaimed “TRUMP’S AMERICA” and “VICTORY CHANGES NATION’S SENSE OF ITSELF,” alongside the Electoral College tally showing Trump at 295 to Vice President Kamala Harris’s 226.

Crawford’s sharp response? “Ummm. Isn’t the headline here ‘Victory Reveals NYT Doesn’t Understand Nation.'”

The Times has yet to respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

This isn’t the first time Crawford, CBS’s seasoned legal correspondent, has challenged the prevailing media narrative. Recently, she stood up for “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil, who came under fire internally for pressing anti-Israel author Ta-Nehisi Coates during a broadcast.

On a CBS network call, Crawford defended Dokoupil’s rigorous questioning, stating, “It sounds like we are calling out one of our anchors in a somewhat public setting on this call for failing to meet editorial standards for, I’m not even sure what.”

Crawford went on to emphasize CBS’s commitment to truth and balanced journalism:

“When someone comes on our air with a one-sided account of a very complex situation, as Coates himself acknowledges that he has, it’s my understanding that as journalists we are obligated to challenge that worldview…so that our viewers can have that access to the truth or a fuller account, a more balanced account. To me, that is what Tony did.”

Meanwhile, The New York Times has doubled down on its anti-Trump stance following his resounding win on Tuesday night.

The paper has continued pushing a “fascism” narrative despite the media’s clear disconnect from voters.

The Times ran a headline reading, “America Hires a Strongman,” describing the outcome in almost apocalyptic terms.

“This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history,” the Times wrote.

Still reeling from Harris’s loss, the paper has called Trump’s election a “perilous choice.”

The editorial board didn’t hold back, warning Americans to “be cleareyed about the threat to the nation and its laws that will come from its 47th president” and urging the public to “exercise their rights in defense of the country and the people, laws, institutions and values that have kept it strong.”

In a parting shot, the board declared, “Mr. Trump’s election poses a grave threat to [the] republic, but he will not determine the long-term fate of American democracy.

That outcome remains in the hands of the American people.”

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America’s number one enemy has to be China. And they want us to know it.

Because they have one stunning message for America after Trump’s landslide victory.

China’s official reaction to President-elect Trump’s victory was predictably measured.

“Our policy towards the U.S. is consistent,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Wednesday afternoon. “We will continue to view and handle China-U.S. relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation.”

Professor Yuan Juzheng of National Taiwan University, fresh from a trip to China, observed that nearly everyone he encountered wanted to discuss the U.S. election.

He told Fox News Digital that a Trump win is seen as a “worst-case scenario” in Beijing. Both Chinese experts and citizens believe that under Trump, already tense U.S.-China relations are likely to deteriorate.

Throughout the campaign, Trump emphasized a tough stance on trade, openly advocating for tariffs on Chinese goods.

Professor Yuan noted that China wasn’t “prepared psychologically” for Trump’s initial trade policies around 2018, which included tariffs targeting companies like Huawei. This time, however, China is well aware of the potential impact—especially as its economy faces challenges.

“Three key issues will continue to dominate the U.S.-China relationship. They are the three T’s — trade, technology and Taiwan,” said Zhiqun Zhu, a political science and international relations professor at Bucknell University, just before Trump’s official victory announcement.

In Taiwan, President William Lai congratulated Trump on X, writing, “Sincere congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on your victory. I’m confident that the longstanding # Taiwan – #US partnership, built on shared values & interests, will continue to serve as a cornerstone for regional stability & lead to greater prosperity for us all.”

Taiwan’s Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao also took to X to extend her congratulations, expressing hopes for a strong Taiwan-U.S. alliance “for freedom, peace, and economic prosperity.”

Reactions among Taiwanese citizens were mixed. Many dislike Trump’s blunt style, and a recent poll showed over half preferred Harris. Still, a significant portion believes Trump’s hardline approach toward China could be “better for Taiwan”—an expectation shared by some in mainland China.

Ross Darrell Feingold, a Taipei-based attorney and commentator, is active on TouTiao, a Chinese platform with over 150 million daily users. On the Sunday before the U.S. election, Feingold posted a carefully worded question, asking, “As a Chinese person, do you think Trump or Kamala Harris will be more harmful to China-U.S. relations?”

The question attracted over 30,000 views and some 5,500 responses. While some supported Harris, many saw the U.S. as hostile to China’s rise, regardless of who is in office.

Feingold observed, “Based on the comments I received on TouTiao, the public in China seems to think the U.S. — led by a leader from either party — would seek to restrain China’s growth.”

Professor Zhu from Bucknell highlighted a shift in sentiment, noting that, “While over 80% of Americans surveyed view China negatively now, the positive Chinese views of America have also dropped … many Chinese, including liberals in China, have become more critical of the United States … and believe the U.S. is not welcoming Chinese students, tourists and businesspeople.”

Japan also extended congratulations to Trump. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, quoted in Barron’s, expressed hope that the U.S.-Japan alliance would “move to new heights” under Trump’s leadership.

On X, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol also offered his congratulations, writing, “Under your strong leadership, the future of the ROK [Republic of Korea]-U.S. alliance and America will shine brighter. Look forward to working closely with you.”

While some speculated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would welcome Trump’s return, there was no official comment from North Korea.

However, the nation fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles just hours before the U.S. election on Tuesday, underscoring the persistent tensions in the region.

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The Left is spiraling after losing a landslide to Trump. But now it’s just getting sad.

Because Kamala’s humiliation got so much worse after this bombshell report dropped.

Vice President Kamala Harris failed to outshine President Joe Biden’s 2020 performance in every state and almost every one of the nation’s 3,143 counties in Tuesday’s presidential election.

CNN’s John King broke down the surprising results with anchor Jake Tapper, who was visibly taken aback by the data.

WATCH:

SPECTACULAR MOMENT FOR AMERICA and for @realDonaldTrump:

CNN’s Jake Tapper is left speechless after John King shows the places where Kamala Harris over-performed Joe Biden:

“Holy smokes. Literally nothing, literally not one county.” pic.twitter.com/oM4C55ioQB

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) November 6, 2024

Tapper asked King to highlight any areas where Harris had improved on Biden’s 2020 numbers, eager to see if there were any bright spots.

When King displayed the map, Tapper could only say, “Holy smokes!”

“You asked: Are there any places that the vice president is overperforming Joe Biden in 2020? So we can show you that as well. We just bring that out here. Harris over-performing 2020,” King replied.

But the map — showing regions where Harris had outperformed Biden by three percent or more — was completely grey.

“Holy smokes!” Tapper repeated in disbelief. “Literally nothing?”

“Literally nothing,” King confirmed.

“Not even a single county?” Tapper pressed.

King clarified that the current map displayed only states.

Switching to a county map, King finally revealed the extent of Harris’s gains: she had outperformed Biden in just 58 out of over 4,000 counties.

“So in counties, in 58 counties. We just showed Donald Trump was over a thousand counties of the 4,600 counties and townships across America,” King elaborated.

“There might be more out here on the West Coast, possibly one or two more as they finish the count here, but in the states that matter — again, I just showed you all those Trump counties — in one county in battleground Pennsylvania, she’s outperforming President Biden by 3% or more,” King continued.

Trump was declared the winner in the early hours of Wednesday, after securing decisive victories in both the Electoral College and the popular vote, according to multiple news outlets.

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Americans are waiting with bated breath. This could change everything.

Because the FBI made an earth shattering arrest with major consequences for the election results.

In a troubling sign of the increasing dangers surrounding U.S. elections, FBI agents have recently arrested two individuals in Michigan for making election-related threats, as reported by The Detroit News.

One of the suspects, Isaac Sissel, was allegedly involved in an assassination plot targeting former President Donald Trump.

According to authorities, Sissel posted on Reddit using the disturbing handle “ShootUpTrumpRally,” later telling investigators he believed “everything would be better if Trump was dead.”

In a separate case unsealed on Tuesday, Christopher Clay Pierce, a 46-year-old from Jackson, Michigan, faces charges for making repeated threats against a Democratic-aligned political action committee (PAC) over the past two years.

Despite prior warnings from the FBI, Pierce allegedly continued his online harassment of the PAC, seemingly undeterred by potential legal consequences.

The FBI has also sounded alarms about a wave of fake videos circulating online, attempting to manipulate the public’s trust in the election process.

Two misleading videos released this week falsely advised Americans to “vote remotely” due to an alleged terrorist threat at polling stations and hinted at fabricated voter fraud in prisons across key swing states.

These videos, designed to appear like an FBI press release and a report by CBS News, did not gain widespread views on X.

However, the FBI confirmed they were created to “undermine our democratic process and erode trust in the electoral system.”

CBS News further clarified on X that the video falsely bearing its logo was “fabricated.”

BBC Verify has linked these clips to a Russia-based disinformation network responsible for hundreds of similar fakes in recent months, suggesting a larger, coordinated effort to fuel division and distrust during election season.

Adding to the chaotic landscape, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed bomb threats made against multiple polling locations this morning, although they were ultimately deemed non-credible.

Nonetheless, the cumulative effect of these threats, disinformation campaigns, and violent plots sends a stark message: the 2024 election cycle has shaped up to be more volatile and dangerous than ever before, testing the resilience of America’s democratic institutions.

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America is in an uproar. We can’t even vote in peace.

Because a sudden missile attack on election night puts the Pentagon on high alert.

On Tuesday, North Korea fired a series of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, intensifying its displays of force just before the U.S. presidential election. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani reported that at least seven missiles flew up to 400 kilometers (250 miles) with an altitude reaching 100 kilometers (60 miles), landing in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

“North Korea’s actions, including a series of repeated missile launches, threaten the peace and safety of Japan, the region and the international community,” Nakatani said, as both Japan and South Korea ramped up their defenses and surveillance in response.

This missile barrage comes days after Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

In response, the U.S. deployed a long-range B-1B bomber over the region in joint drills with South Korea and Japan on Sunday, sparking backlash from Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong.

She accused the U.S. and its allies of “aggressive and adventuristic military threats.”

With the U.S. election on the horizon, South Korean officials speculate that North Korea may be escalating its military activity to capture Washington’s attention.

There are signs that Kim is readying for a potential seventh nuclear test, hoping to leverage an expanded arsenal for concessions, like sanctions relief, after the election.

Analysts believe Kim might prefer a Republican victory, particularly a Trump win, due to the high-stakes diplomacy he shared with Trump in 2018-2019, which he views as more promising than the stance of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who has criticized Trump’s past outreach to “tyrants and dictators.”

North Korea claims its recent Hwasong-19 ICBM is “the world’s strongest,” though experts note the massive solid-fuel missile faces technical hurdles, particularly in surviving atmospheric re-entry.

Beyond the Koreas, North Korea’s role in Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine is also drawing scrutiny. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller reported on Monday that approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers are stationed in Russia’s Kursk region near Ukraine’s border, preparing to join the conflict.

If confirmed, this would mark North Korea’s largest military engagement since the Korean War.

In Seoul on Monday, senior officials from South Korea and the European Union voiced concerns over a potential technology exchange between Russia and North Korea that could enhance Kim’s nuclear program in exchange for troop support.

They warned such transfers could “jeopardize international non-proliferation efforts and threaten peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and across the globe.”

The response to North Korea’s expanding arsenal has been an increase in joint military exercises between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan. North Korea decries these drills as preparation for an invasion, using them to justify its nuclear ambitions.

At the U.N. Security Council meeting Monday, North Korean Ambassador Kim Song defended his country’s nuclear and ICBM programs, arguing they are a defensive response to perceived nuclear threats from the U.S.

U.S. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood made clear that America could not ignore North Korea’s growing nuclear capabilities, which pose a direct threat to U.S. security.

He also pressed Russia to address whether North Korean troops are operating in Russia. Russian Deputy Ambassador Anna Evstigneeva, however, dismissed the question, stating, “We’re not in a court here,” signaling an unwillingness to respond.

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This election could be close. But this may shift the scales.

And now Trump got handed a report in the final hour that could put away this election.

On Saturday, leaders from Minnesota’s sizable Somali-American community gathered at the State Capitol to rally behind Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. The event showcased a surprising surge of support from a community not often associated with conservative politics.

“We are gathered today with community leaders, business leaders, and youth leaders from the Somali community and from the Muslim community in Minnesota … to fully support and endorse President Trump and JD Vance,” one speaker announced at the rally, as captured in a video by Alpha News.

He highlighted that “some of the key issues of the community are the global wars – and we’re for peace – economic issues, family values, and education.”

Multiple imams also spoke, emphasizing Trump’s growing support among Somali and Muslim Americans. One imam particularly praised Trump’s plan “to make America great and safe.”

Minnesota Somali-American Republican activist Mohamed Ahmed took the stage to deliver a powerful critique of the American left, which quickly gained traction on social media. “I love Trump,” Ahmed declared. “And the reason why is because he’s a fighter. That’s it. We like fighters.”

He went on to explain, “More importantly, the left left us. They left us. Thirty-three percent of our kids in third grade cannot read at grade level.” Ahmed noted that Minnesota, once a top state in education, recently slipped to 19th in national rankings.

“We talk about economic conditions here,” he continued. “Our condition is horrible. We can’t afford anything, as working-class and middle-class people.”

Expressing a deep frustration with the Democratic Party, he said, “We love our brothers and sisters who are Democrats but you left us. And because the left left us, join the right. Vote for Trump.”

Ahmed also encouraged the audience to support Republican candidates in congressional races. As founder and outreach director of Republican People of Color PAC, Ahmed’s message carried weight within the community.

Writer Walter Kirn shared the viral clip of Ahmed’s speech on X (formerly Twitter), describing it as validation of his own outlook for this election.

“Immigrants w/ a toe-hold in America & the urban working poor looking for a leg up have lost faith in the Ds,” he wrote.

Kirn argued that issues like crime, education, and economic opportunity are hitting these communities the hardest, adding that Democratic efforts on civil rights fail to address the real needs of people trying to advance in America.

“They don’t mainly seek advancement in the parallel economy of non-profit orgs and gov’t work. They want to start businesses & own rental units etc.,” Kirn continued, noting that “wokeness” doesn’t resonate with immigrants from traditional societies or with the working class.

He described it as an “ideological luxury” that these communities “can’t afford to indulge.”

Business owner and former state legislative candidate Salman Fiqy, a prominent organizer of the rally, introduced the speakers while wearing a “Trump Force Captain” hat.

Fiqy, a former Democrat, explained to Alpha News in August that the Somali community’s support for Trump is “a long conclusion that we arrived to,” citing critical issues like education, economy, and safety.

“Also coming from a Muslim faith, we tend to be very conservative people and some of the issues we cannot really turn a blind eye to,” Fiqy added.

Minnesota is home to around 87,000 people of Somali descent, and while traditionally a Democratic stronghold, the state may hold surprises in this election cycle.

With Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate, as the current governor, Minnesota has not been considered one of the key battleground states.

However, some analysts believe Trump has an outside chance of flipping the state and its 10 electoral votes.

According to Polymarket on Saturday night, Trump has a 9% chance of winning Minnesota, which has held the longest streak of voting Democratic since 1972.

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Today is the day. And every side is making their move.

And now the Trump campaign made a huge last minute announcement that could change everything.

With Election Day just days away, Donald Trump’s campaign is firing back against recent polling, calling out the media’s efforts to dampen enthusiasm among his supporters by pushing unfavorable numbers.

The latest Des Moines Register poll, released Saturday, shows a slight edge for Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, with 47 percent of likely voters saying they would choose her if the election were held today, compared to 44 percent for Trump.

However, this falls within the poll’s margin of error of ±3.4 percent, keeping the race very much in play.

The survey, conducted by Selzer & Co., sampled 808 likely voters in Iowa who have either already voted or are committed to voting.

Meanwhile, the final Siena College/New York Times poll indicates a mixed picture across key battleground states, with Trump leading Harris in just one state.

Harris is reportedly ahead in Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Georgia, while the two candidates are tied in Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Trump holds a lead in Arizona. The poll surveyed 7,878 likely voters across these seven states between October 24 and November 2, with a margin of error of ±3.5 points.

Notably, Harris seems to have gained momentum in Nevada, Georgia, and North Carolina since the last round of polling from NYT/Siena, where Trump had previously held a slight lead.

However, Trump’s campaign is quick to dismiss these results, pointing out the tactics used to depress voter turnout among his base.

In a memo released Sunday, Trump’s campaign accused certain media outlets of using polling data to stifle excitement among his supporters.

“On Saturday, top Democrats appear to have received early access to an absurd outlier poll of Iowa conducted by the Des Moines Register. Not to be outdone, the New York Times arrived right on cue with another set of polling data being used to drive a voter suppression narrative against President Trump’s supporters. Some in the media are choosing to amplify a mad dash to dampen and diminish voter enthusiasm. It has not worked. Our voters are like President Trump: they fight,” the memo reads.

The campaign also took aim at The New York Times, claiming that its polls portray an electorate far to the left of reality.

“The New York Times is polling an electorate that looks far to the left of 2020, despite hard facts of voter registration and early voting indicate a current electorate that has shifted only to the right in every state,” the campaign said.

Ann Selzer, president of Pollster Selzer & Company, defended her methodology, which has accurately predicted Trump’s support in Iowa in previous elections.

“These are the kinds of comments seen for virtually any poll, including mine,” Selzer remarked. “It would not be in my best interest, or that of my clients—The Des Moines Register and Mediacom—to conjure fake numbers.”

Despite media narratives and selective polling, Trump’s support in Iowa has only grown since he first won the state in 2016, boosting his share from 51.15 percent in 2016 to 53.09 percent in 2020.

Iowa’s track record includes support for both Obama and George W. Bush, reflecting its status as a true swing state.

As the tight race heads into its final stretch, all eyes are on these swing states.

Both candidates are ramping up efforts to secure last-minute support, with recent 538 tracker data showing Harris with a narrow 1-point lead over Trump, 47.9 percent to 46.9 percent.

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Americans are waiting with bated breath. Who knows how this will all shake out.

And now the Left overlooked one shift that could hand Donald Trump a landslide.

Pollsters may be overlooking a “massive shift” in voter registration that’s taken place since the last election—one that could swing the 2024 presidential race toward former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, according to veteran GOP strategist Alex Castellanos.

Castellanos, a seasoned political expert with experience on campaigns for Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney, told Fox News’ “Special Report” that the razor-thin margin shown in current polls between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is failing to account for a surge in Republican enthusiasm.

“What I think they’re missing is a massive shift in voter registration underneath all of this. Thirty-one states have voter registration by party. Thirty of them in the past four years have seen movement toward Republicans,” Castellanos observed Sunday night.

He went on to emphasize this rise in GOP registrations, describing it as a “wavelet out there of Republican enthusiasm.”

As he put it, “If I register to vote Republican, whether I’m switching or new, what am I going to do?”

Castellanos suggests this spike in Republican registrations may explain why polls aren’t showing much variation, even as Election Day draws closer.

“I think the pollsters are getting this wrong. We’re all missing something, because they’re giving us the same poll over and over again. There isn’t even statistical variation,” Castellanos pointed out, adding:

“It’s like they’re telling us we’re watching a basketball game where every play’s a jump ball.”

This comes just after new polls released over the weekend reveal a virtual deadlock in six out of seven key battleground states.

Arizona, however, stands out with Trump leading Harris by four points, 49% to 45%.

The final swing state polling from the New York Times and Siena College shows Trump and Harris tied in Pennsylvania (48% each) and Michigan (47% each).

Harris holds a slim lead within the margin of error in Nevada (49% to 46%), North Carolina (48% to 46%), Wisconsin (49% to 47%), and Georgia (48% to 47%).

Meanwhile, prominent analysts like polling guru Nate Silver are also beginning to question recent polling trends, suggesting that some pollsters may be “herding” their results, trying to show a closer race to avoid standing out as outliers.

With the enthusiasm gap shifting toward Trump and questions swirling around poll reliability, this election could defy expectations on Tuesday.

Hopefully, we’ll know who wins sooner than in 2020.

But that has yet to be seen.

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Democrats don’t know what to do when they’re confronted. All they can do is hurl names and lies.

And now a Washington Post interview went awry after this conservative brought the boom.

Longtime Washington Post columnist Hugh Hewitt resigned from the newspaper on Friday, he confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Hewitt, a conservative voice and nationally syndicated radio host, joined the Post as a contributing columnist in 2017 and has since published hundreds of articles.

“I have in fact quit the Post, but I was only writing a column for them every six weeks or so,” Hewitt told Fox News Digital, adding that he had recently offered to write another pro-Trump column before the upcoming election. He informed editorial page editor David Shipley of his departure Friday morning.

Hewitt’s last column, published on Tuesday, urged the MAGA movement to adapt if Trump were to secure a second term. As a rare pro-Trump contributor at the liberal-leaning outlet, Hewitt’s pieces spanned a broad spectrum of topics.

Hewitt’s exit followed a viral moment earlier that day when he walked off the Washington Post’s online show, First Look, alongside liberal columnists Jonathan Capehart and Ruth Marcus on the “Washington Post Live” platform. The debate turned tense as they discussed Trump’s rhetoric on election integrity.

During the segment, Capehart asked Marcus, “Does it seem like Donald Trump is laying the groundwork for contesting the election by complaining that cheating was taking place in Pennsylvania?” and highlighted Trump’s lawsuit against Bucks County for alleged irregularities.

Marcus remarked that Trump had been “preparing to blame an election loss on cheating for months.”

As she elaborated, Hewitt tried to interject, but Capehart curtly instructed, “Let Ruth finish, Hugh.”

Hewitt responded, “Well, I’ve just got to say, we’re news people, even though it’s the opinion section. It’s got to be reported. Bucks County was reversed by the court and instructed to open up extra days because they violated the law and told people to go home… That lawsuit was brought by the Republican National Committee, and it was successful.”

He added, “We are news people, even though we have opinions, and we have to report the whole story if we bring up part of the story. So, yes, he’s upset about Bucks County, but he was right, and he won in court.”

After a pause, Capehart retorted, “I don’t appreciate being lectured about reporting when, Hugh, many times, you’ve come here saying lots of things that aren’t based in fact.”

Hewitt then stood up and declared, “I won’t come back, Jonathan. I’m done… This is the most unfair election ad I’ve ever been a part of. You guys are working. That’s fine. I’m done,” before leaving abruptly.

Capehart moved back to Marcus, but as she spoke about her column on democracy and decency, Marcus’s screen froze, leading to technical issues that derailed the broadcast.

The Washington Post did not comment directly on Hewitt’s departure, but a spokesperson stated that “as the newsroom’s live journalism platform, ‘Washington Post Live’ is known for its dynamic conversations and thought-provoking perspectives.”

Hewitt’s resignation comes amid a broader shake-up following a directive by Post owner Jeff Bezos not to endorse a presidential candidate this cycle. This decision, aimed at regaining trust among readers wary of media bias, sparked internal controversy, resignations, and a wave of subscription cancellations.

The Post, which hasn’t endorsed a Republican presidential candidate since 1976, had reportedly planned to endorse Kamala Harris before Bezos intervened. Bezos had also advocated for expanding the number of conservative voices on the opinion pages, making Hewitt’s departure a setback for that goal.

Though not a regular columnist, Hewitt’s output at the Post decreased sharply this year; he wrote only seven pieces in 2024, down from 48 in 2023.

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The Vice President has been hiding from the public eye. And there’s a very good reason for this.

Because stunning test result left Kamala Harris white as a ghost.

Kamala is not looking great with just a few days out from the election.

Harris may be aiming to capture the energy of Barack Obama’s historic 2008 campaign, but achieving the same results appears unlikely, according to a recent University of Massachusetts Lowell poll suggesting Donald Trump is positioned to clinch North Carolina for a third time in eight years.

Surveying 650 likely voters between October 16 and 23, the poll shows Trump with a narrow lead over Harris, capturing 47% of the vote to her 45%.

Trump’s edge in this poll is right between his 2016 win of 3.66 points and his tighter 1.34-point lead in 2020.

Four percent of voters remain undecided, while third-party candidates Cornel West and Jill Stein each earn 1%, alongside an additional 1% who favor “another candidate.”

Trump’s success in this poll hinges on a familiar dynamic: winning over men by a notable margin.

While both candidates dominate within their own gender, Trump leads Harris by 12 points among men, whereas Harris holds a narrower 7-point lead among women.

With just 3% of men undecided versus 5% of women, Trump may have additional room to build on this advantage.

Race also plays a significant role in this North Carolina matchup.

Trump garners support from 58% of white voters, giving him a solid 22-point lead over Harris in that demographic.

Harris, however, has a commanding lead among Black voters, winning 79% to Trump’s 11%, with 10% still uncommitted.

Otherwise, Harris and Trump are running evenly in several critical metrics, with both candidates claiming 92% of their party’s voters.

This high party loyalty tempers any narrative of Republicans crossing over to rebuke Trump, as 95% of Harris’s voters and 92% of Trump’s say their choice is locked in.

The poll also examined North Carolina’s governor race, where GOP Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson trails Democrat Attorney General Josh Stein by a sizable 12 points, 48% to 36%.

Stein is outperforming Robinson significantly among independents, leading 52% to 13%.

Seven percent favor third-party candidates, 27% remain undecided, and 2% say they’re sitting this race out.

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The weaponization of the federal government should scare every American. Now we need answers.

And the FBI is on fire after House Republicans announces an unprecedented investigation.

The House Oversight and Reform Committee has demanded answers from the FBI, questioning why it published crime statistics last year that seemed to align with President Biden’s claims of a drop in violent crime, only to “quietly” revise those numbers this year.

Initially, FBI analysts reported a 1.7% decrease in violent crime for 2022.

However, last month’s low-key revision now shows a 4.5% increase from 2021 to 2022.

So the most senior law enforcement agency in the country is playing cover for Biden and Kamala?

In response, Oversight Chairman James Comer has ordered the FBI to hand over documents detailing these adjustments, as well as any communication with the Justice Department or the Biden White House.

“The committee is concerned that the FBI’s recent failures to report accurate crime data are politically motivated,” Comer, a Kentucky Republican, wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Crime data is already a flashpoint in the 2024 election, with former President Donald Trump warning of a crime surge, while President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris maintain it’s down.

Vice President Harris has been citing the FBI’s data, but John R. Lott Jr., president of the Crime Prevention Research Center, says the FBI’s quiet updates undermine those claims.

The revised data shows significant increases in aggravated assaults, robberies, and murders, contradicting the FBI’s initial report.

Following the release of Mr. Lott’s analysis, the FBI informed The Washington Times that these figures were revised as part of a new method for sharing police report data.

The initial reports were extrapolated from available data, while the updated version uses raw figures.

Despite the adjustments, the FBI stands by its conclusion that crime reports dropped from 2021 to 2022 and has since reported a further decline from 2022 to 2023.

Mr. Comer says Americans remain unconvinced.

Adding to the confusion, the Justice Department’s National Crime Victimization Survey paints a different picture, showing that crime levels were largely unchanged from 2022 to 2023 and remain significantly higher now than in 2020, the final year of the Trump administration.

Why is it so hard to get straight answers?

Because plenty of politicians stand to win political points if they can pretend that the country isn’t on fire.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.