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politics2 years ago

Comedian's VP Ambitions Divide Internet's Opinion on Trump's Pick

Comedian Roseanne Barr has expressed her desire to be Donald Trump's Vice President pick in the 2024 Presidential race, sparking a divided response on Twitter. While some users showed support for the idea, others dismissed it, citing Barr's controversial statements and potential negative impact on Trump's appeal to female voters. Barr has a minor political background, having run for president in 2012 as a third-party candidate. The reaction to her potential VP candidacy remains split among social media users.

sports2 years ago

Red Sox pitcher's homophobic tweet creates Pride Month controversy.

The Boston Red Sox's promotion of pitcher Matt Dermody to the big leagues has created a public relations problem during Pride Month due to his past controversial tweets about homosexuality. The team has long positioned itself as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and is set to hold Pride Night at Fenway Park next week. While the team's chief baseball officer, Chaim Bloom, has met with Dermody and is satisfied with his apology, the decision to promote him has raised questions about the team's vetting process and handling of the situation.