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politics2 years ago

Trump Suggests Civil War Was Negotiable, Sparks Controversy

During rallies in Iowa, former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks, including suggesting the Civil War could have been negotiated and praising January 6 insurrectionists as "peaceful" and "patriotic." He criticized President Joe Biden, potential Republican rivals, and dismissed allegations from E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of past sexual assault. Trump's comments contrasted with Biden's speech, which condemned Trump's role in the January 6 attack and labeled it a dereliction of duty. Trump also downplayed a recent school shooting in Iowa, telling residents to "get over it."

politics2 years ago

Trump Faces Historian Backlash for Claiming Civil War Was Negotiable

Former President Donald Trump, during rallies in Iowa, made controversial remarks suggesting the Civil War could have been negotiated, avoiding the need to remember Abraham Lincoln. He praised January 6 insurrectionists as "peaceful" and "patriotic," attacked President Joe Biden, and disparaged his Republican rivals. Trump also dismissed allegations of sexual assault by E. Jean Carroll as fabricated, while President Biden condemned Trump's actions related to the January 6 attack as a dereliction of duty and blamed him for the violence and deaths that occurred.

politics2 years ago

Nikki Haley's Iowa Gaffe: Confuses Hoops Star Caitlin Clark With CNN Anchor

Nikki Haley, former South Carolina Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, mistakenly referred to University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark as "Caitlin Collins," mixing her up with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, during a campaign stop in Iowa. This gaffe capped off a controversial week for Haley, who faced backlash for her comments about the Civil War not being about slavery, which she later walked back. Haley's support in GOP presidential primary polls is currently averaging at 11%, placing her in third behind DeSantis and Trump.