
13 Cringey Quotes from Donald Trump, Steven A. Smith Pissed off Black People With His Trump Comment, That Alleged Smell at the Criminal Trial of Trump and More Political News
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Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City for alleged hush money payments made by his attorney to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. And while the actual charges, falsifying business records, don’t exactly leap off the page — so far, the trial has been anything but boring. - Jessica Washington Read More
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Donald Trump is currently being tried criminally and is facing allegations that he falsified business documents to pay porn star Stormy Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about a rumored affair. In his defense, he told journalists earlier this month that this case is somehow an “assault on America.” - Candace McDuffie Read More
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Stephen A. Smith is no stranger to courting controversy on pretty much any topic. But Black social media is wondering what the hell he was thinking over his latest comments about former President Donald Trump. - Nigel Roberts Read More
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President Joe Biden signed a massive $95 million military aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan on Tuesday night. The package was signed against the backdrop of mass protests on college campuses, most notably at Columbia University, where students are demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. - Jessica Washington Read More
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