Joe Biden admitted it was a “mistake” to use the word “bullseye” during a campaign call urging supporters to focus on Donald Trump’s agenda, prior to the attempted assassination of the former president on Saturday.
“It was a mistake to use the word. I didn’t say ‘crosshairs’. I said ‘bullseye.’ Focus on what he’s doing. Focus on his policies. Focus on the number of lies he told in the debate,” Biden told NBC’s Lester Holt during an interview at the White House on Monday.
Asked if the shocking incident had “changed the trajectory” of the presidential race, Biden replied: “I don’t know and you don’t know either.”
“I’ve thought less about the trajectory of the case [than] two things; one, what his health is and number two what happens from here on, in terms of the kind of coverage that the president and vice president and former president and new vice president get.”
During the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the newly confirmed Republican presidential candidate was clipped in the right ear by a sniper’s bullet.
The motive of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks remains a mystery, with investigators saying they believe he acted alone. Secret Service agents fatally shot him.
Key Points
- ‘Somebody took off his half his ear’ says Eric Trump as Donald seals nomination at RNC
- Biden admits saying ‘bullseye’ was a ‘mistake’ while discussing Trump agenda
- Trump reflects on ‘surreal’ assassination attempt: ‘I’m supposed to be dead’
- Biden asked whether Trump shooting has ‘changed trajectory of race'
- FBI names Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, as shooting suspect
- Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case
Trump says Biden ‘couldn’t have been nicer’ in phone call after rally shooting
01:48
Mike Bedigan
Donald Trump has said that Joe Biden “couldn’t have been nicer” in a phone call between the two men shortly after the attempt on his life over the weekend.
The former president told ABC News that the incident had had “an impact” on him and that Biden’s gesture in the aftermath had been “very nice.”
“He couldn’t have been nicer,” he said.
Biden was also asked about his phone call with Trump after this past weekend’s shooting in an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt, which he described as a “very cordial” conversation.
“I told him how concerned I was and wanted to make sure I knew how he was actually doing. He sounded good. He said he was fine. And he thanked me for calling him,” Biden said.
“I told him he was literally in the prayers of Jill and me, and I hoped his whole family was weathering this.”
01:15
Oliver O'Connell
Secret Service chief has ‘no plans’ to step down over Trump shooting
01:14
Mike Bedigan
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has said that the attempted assassination of Donald Trump was “unacceptable” but that she has no intention of stepping down as the head of the agency.
In a new interview with ABC, Cheatle admitted that “the buck stops with me” but that she plans to stay on as director.
Asked about her reaction to the news of the incident, she said: “Shock and then concern, obviously, for the former president.
“This is an event that should have never happened... The Secret Service is responsible for the protection of the former president... The buck stops with me. I am the director of the Secret Service.
“It was unacceptable, and it’s something that shouldn’t happen again.”
The president and secretary of homeland security have said they still have “100 percent confidence” in Cheatle, though others have called for her resignation since Saturday’s incident.
“We’re going to continue to be transparent and communicate with people...I do plan to stay on,” she told ABC.
Ivanka says she believes late mother was watching over Donald Trump at rally shooting
Tuesday 16 July 2024 00:45
Oliver O'Connell
Ivanka Trump says she believes her mother Ivana was “watching over” Donald Trump during the shocking attempt on his life at a campaign rally on Saturday.
The former first daughter highlighted that the Pennsylvania shooting happened almost exactly two years from her mother’s death in 2022.
Mike Bedigan has the story.
Days after shooting, Trump kids gather to see their father formally named as GOP nominee
Tuesday 16 July 2024 00:15
Oliver O'Connell
Three of Donald Trump’s children are at the Republican National Convention to support their father just days after he survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump and Donald Trump Jr stood together as their father received enough votes to become the GOP nominee on Monday afternoon. Eric, Trump’s second-oldest son, awarded his father the delegates from Florida during the ceremony.
Katie Hawkinson reports.
Biden asked whether Trump shooting has ‘changed trajectory of race'
Monday 15 July 2024 23:46
Mike Bedigan
Speaking in a sit-down interview with Lester Holt from NBC News, Joe Biden was asked if the attempted assassination of Donald Trump had “changed the trajectory” of the presidential race.
“I don’t know and you don’t know either,” Biden responded.
“I’ve thought less about the trajectory of the case [than] two things; one, what his health is and number two what happens from here on, in terms of the kind of coverage that the president and vice president and former president and new vice president get.”
He added:“I’ve never been in a circumstance when you ride through certain rural areas of the country and people stand there with big Trump signs saying ‘f biden’ and a little kid is standing there putting up his middle finger.
“That’s the kind of stuff that is just inflamatory and viscious.”
On the dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case: “I’m not surprised.”
ICYMI: Biden gives forceful Oval Office address following Trump assassination attempt
Monday 15 July 2024 23:45
Oliver O'Connell
President Joe Biden forcefully condemned the assassination attempt of Donald Trump in a rare Oval Office address on Sunday evening, saying it was time to “lower the temperature” of politics as the country heads into the final months until Election Day.
“I want to speak tonight about the need to lower the temperature in our politics and to remember, though we may disagree, we are not enemies,” Biden said, speaking behind the Resolute Desk. “We are neighbors, friends, co-workers, citizens. Most importantly: we are fellow Americans.”
Eric Garcia reports on the president’s remarks. An interview with Biden will also be broadcast tonight at 9pm on NBC News.
Biden admits saying ‘bullseye’ was a ‘mistake’ while discussing Trump agenda
Monday 15 July 2024 23:30
Mike Bedigan
President Joe Biden said it was a “mistake” to use the word “bullseye” during a campaign call urging supporters to focus on Donald Trump’s agenda, as the former president’s allies attempt to cast blame on Biden’s statements for the attempt on Trump’s life.
Read more from Alex Woodward here:
AOC says Democrat who claims party is resigned to a Trump win should ‘retire’
Monday 15 July 2024 23:15
Oliver O'Connell
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for the retirement of an anonymous Democratic lawmaker who said the party is resigned to a victory by Donald Trump this November.
“We’ve all resigned ourselves to a second Trump presidency,” an unnamed senior House Democrat told Axios on Sunday, a day after the president survived as attempted assassination. Soon afterward, the progressive lawmaker from New York responded to the comment on X.
“If you’re a ‘senior Democrat’ that feels this way, you should absolutely retire and make space for true leadership that refuses to resign themselves to fascism,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote.
Katie Hawkinson reports from Washington, DC.
DoJ authorizes Jack Smith to appeal dismissal of classified documents case
Monday 15 July 2024 23:00
Oliver O'Connell
A spokesperson for Special Counsel Jack Smith made the following statement following the dismissal of the classified documents criminal case brought against Donald Trump.
“The dismissal of the case deviates from the uniform conclusion of all previous courts to have considered the issue that the Attorney General is statutorily authorized to appoint a Special Counsel. The Justice Department has authorized the Special Counsel to appeal the court’s order,” said Peter Carr, spokesperson for Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Office.
Here’s Alex Woodward with more on this morning’s bombshell ruling:
Signs of trouble at Trump rally were evident in minutes before gunman opened fire
Monday 15 July 2024 22:52
Oliver O'Connell
Signs of trouble were evident in the minutes before shots rang out at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania: Police had a report of a suspicious man pacing near the magnetometers and were apparently exchanging photos of the suspect. Witnesses pointed and shouted at an armed man on a nearby roof.
When a police officer climbed up to the roof to investigate, the gunman turned and pointed his rifle at him. But the officer did not — or could not — fire a single shot.
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Widow of firefighter slain at Trump rally reveals final words
Monday 15 July 2024 22:44
Oliver O'Connell
The widow of Corey Comperatore, the firefighter gunned down at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday has shared his final words.
Helen Comperatore told The New York Post that he shouted “Get down!” as he sheilded the family from the bullets fired by Thomas Crooks from the roof of a nearby building.
“He’s my hero. He just said ‘get down!’ That was the last thing he said.”
She said President Joe Biden had tried to call and console the family but she didn’t want to take his call.
“I didn’t talk to Biden. I didn’t want to talk to him,” Helen Comperatore said. “My husband was a devout Republican and he would not have wanted me to talk to him.”
19 million watched Biden Oval Office address
Monday 15 July 2024 22:35
Oliver O'Connell
According to data from Nielsen, approximately 19 million people tuned in to President Joe Biden’s primetime address on Sunday night across cable and broadcast TV networks.
The president was addressing the nation following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
According to Nielsen, roughly 19 million viewers tuned into Biden's primetime address across cable news and broadcast TV last night.
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) July 15, 2024
Fox News led with 5.4 million viewers, followed by 3.8 million for ABC.
Notably, only 2.7 million viewers combined watched it on MSNBC and NBC.
Watch: Biden says mistake to use word ‘bullseye’ when discussing Trump prior to shooting
Monday 15 July 2024 22:25
Oliver O'Connell
President Joe Biden sat down with Lester Holt, anchor of NBC Nightly News for an exclusive interview at the White House this afternoon.
The president said it was a mistake to use the word “bullseye” while discussing former President Donald Trump, but said to “focus on what [Trump is] doing”.
NBC has previewed the following clip, with more expected during tonight’s NBC Nightly News with the full special set to air at 9pm ET.
In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt, President Biden said it was a mistake to use the word “bullseye” while discussing former President Trump, but said to “focus on what [Trump is] doing”. pic.twitter.com/TufdyiZq8v
— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) July 15, 2024
Watch: Donald Trump Jr explains why his father picked JD Vance
Monday 15 July 2024 22:15
Oliver O'Connell
Don Jr: "Someone to get out on an open roof within 130 yards -- you know, I'm not gonna be the guy to be conspiratorial, but something went wrong." pic.twitter.com/DQt0IrNmja
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 15, 2024
Monday 15 July 2024 22:05
Oliver O'Connell
From Dan Scavino Jr @DanScavino , Senior Advisor:
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) July 15, 2024
After the assassination attempt, and everything he went through in the hours thereafter, he lifted the morale and spirits of everyone around him at the hospital, and on the plane ride back to New Jersey. He wanted to make sure… pic.twitter.com/rk56FKYmR2
Read the final tragic tweet of fire chief killed at Trump rally
Monday 15 July 2024 22:00
Oliver O'Connell
The 50-year-old father and retired fire chief killed at Donald Trump’s rally Saturday made his final post on X just hours before he was shot dead.
Katie Hawkinson has the story.
Watch: Trump ‘back in game’ seconds after shooting, says Don Jr
Monday 15 July 2024 21:45
Oliver O'Connell
Just in:
— Charles Benson (@CharlesBenson4) July 15, 2024
I talked with Don Jr on the convention floor about his dad, new VP pick and if had any time in Milwaukee for one of his favorite outdoor sporting activities. pic.twitter.com/xwt2sTQ3ac
Trump shooter went to rifle range day before rally
Monday 15 July 2024 21:35
Oliver O'Connell
Donald Trump’s would-be assassin Thomas Crooks went to a rifle range at the Clairton Sportsmen’s Club in Pennsylvania on Friday, CNN reports, citing a senior law enforcement official.
On Saturday morning, Crooks went to a Home Depot and purchased a five-foot ladder before going to a gun store and buying 50 rounds of ammunition, according to the same source.
He then drove to the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Nigel Farage to visit ‘friend' Trump at RNC
Monday 15 July 2024 21:30
Oliver O'Connell
Nigel Farage has pledged to visit Donald Trump in the US to stand in the wake of his assassination attempt.
The Reform UK leader referenced rocks and a milkshake being thrown at him during the general election campaign as he spoke of his fears that political discourse is becoming “more violent” across the world.
Jabed Ahmed reports.
In pictures: Trump injured in rally shooting
Monday 15 July 2024 21:54
Oliver O'Connell
Photos show the scene at the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, before and after as the chaos unfolded.
Watch: Donald Trump Jr says ‘something went wrong’ at Butler rally
Monday 15 July 2024 21:10
Oliver O'Connell
Don Jr: "Someone to get out on an open roof within 130 yards -- you know, I'm not gonna be the guy to be conspiratorial, but something went wrong." pic.twitter.com/DQt0IrNmja
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 15, 2024
Gun manufacturers and ammo companies see stocks soar
Monday 15 July 2024 21:00
Oliver O'Connell
Stock prices of guns and ammunition manufacturers have soared following the attempted assassination attempt of Donald Trump.
After the markets opened on Monday – the first time since Saturday’s shooting during a Pennsylvania rally – shares in major firearm retailers jumped up, some by more than 10 percent.
Mike Bedigan reports.
Monday 15 July 2024 20:55
Oliver O'Connell
Teamsters consider no endorsement in 2024 race
Monday 15 July 2024 20:50
Oliver O'Connell
President Joe Biden is on the brink of failing to win a key labor endorsement as leaders of the 1.3 million-member Teamsters union consider backing no candidate at all in the U.S. presidential race, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters decision has not been finalized and is expected to be made in the coming weeks.
Not backing Biden, who the union endorsed in 2020, would compound political damage to the Democratic president's reelection bid.
A Teamsters endorsement for Republican candidate Donald Trump appears unlikely, sources say, but deep internal divisions mean the union may not back any candidate at all. That would mark the first time since 1996, according to news reports.
Since his halting performance in a presidential debate on June 27, Biden has already seen a number of lawmakers and donors ask him to stand aside, worried about his ability to get reelected and to serve another four-year term. Some allies say they believe Saturday's Trump assassination attempt could quiet those calls, but other Democrats doubt that.
Biden's team once viewed the Teamsters endorsement as all but inevitable, and still counts a number of senior leaders there as supporters. But months of deteriorating relations and rising concerns about Biden's political endurance have soured sentiment among some of the leaders at the union, which represents workers in fields ranging from trucking to manufacturing and office work.
"No final decision has been made," said Kara Deniz, a spokesperson for the Teamsters, adding that any reporting that suggests an outcome is speculative.
‘Somebody took off his half his ear’ says Eric Trump as Donald seals nomination at RNC
Monday 15 July 2024 20:42
Oliver O'Connell
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr were there on the floor of the Republican National Convention with sister Tiffany Trump, RNC co-chair Lara Trump, and Kimberly Guilfoyle, to deliver the Florida delegation votes to their father, thereby putting him over the top and sealing the party’s nomination for him.
Speaking to media on the floor, Don Jr said he wasn't able to speak to Trump for 90 minutes after the shooting because he was on lockdown at the hospital.
He noted his father’s “resolve”, calling him “the biggest bad ass I know” and said Trump was joking about the shooting soon after and said he had scrapped his planned RNC speech.
“He's moving forward, he's a fighter,” the eldest Trump son said.
Eric added: “We are going to win this thing.”
The younger Trump son also said that “somebody took off his half his ear” in the shooting, but that “he has got incredible fighting spirit”.
He added: “I've never been more proud of him as his son.”
All the times Trump’s VP pick JD Vance has attacked him
Monday 15 July 2024 20:40
Oliver O'Connell
Donald Trump has finally announced that JD Vance will be his running mate to take on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in this year’s presidential election, following months of speculation.
The former president, who narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Saturday when a gunman opened fire at his rally in Pennsylvania, unveiled his vice presidential pick on Monday as the Republican National Convention got underway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For months, Trump has effectively been holding open auditions for the chance to succeed Mike Pence as his deputy, with Ohio Senator Vance, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik all believed to have been in the running at various points.
Joe Sommerlad reports.
Monday 15 July 2024 20:30
Oliver O'Connell
RFK Jr praises Trump for calling for Secret Service protection for him
Monday 15 July 2024 20:26
Oliver O'Connell
Independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has praised Donald Trump for calling for Secret Service protection for him.
It is a hopeful sign for our country when a political opponent calls for one's protection. Maybe our country can unite after all. pic.twitter.com/Nfd3yXAh1F
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) July 15, 2024
At the beginning of today’s White House press briefing, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that such protection would indeed be extended to Kennedy.
.@SecMayorkas: "In light of this weekend's events, the president has directed me to work with the Secret Service to provide protection to Robert Kennedy, Jr." pic.twitter.com/i2IjKcPTwk
— CSPAN (@cspan) July 15, 2024
Monday 15 July 2024 20:23
Oliver O'Connell
Conspiracy theories about Trump shooting ‘preposterous and dangerous’ says Mayorkas
Monday 15 July 2024 20:20
Oliver O'Connell
Speaking at the White House press briefing this afternoon, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was asked about conspiracy theories and claims that the attack on Donald Trump was an “inside job”.
He told reporters: “Preposterous and dangerous to propagate rumors that are so unequivocally false and provocative.”
Mayorkas added: “The rhetoric itself creates a threat environment that really is quite dynamic and evolving.”
New poll: Harris outperforming Biden in Virginia and Pennsylvania against Trump
Monday 15 July 2024 20:15
Oliver O'Connell
Two new polls from The New York Times and Siena College show that President Joe Biden underperforms Vice President Kamala Harris against former president Donald Trump in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The surveys contradict Biden’s own claims. During his first “big boy” press conference in months last week during the conclusion of the NATO summit, Biden was asked whether he would step down if data showed Harris polled better against Trump than he did. Biden responded: “No one’s saying that.”
But the polls show that Harris outperforms Biden among young voters and non-white voters specifically.
Eric Garcia reports.
BREAKING: Trump picks Vance as VP running mate
Monday 15 July 2024 20:10
Oliver O'Connell
Donald Trump has picked Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
The former president wrote on Truth Social:
After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Marine Corps, graduated from Ohio State University in two years, Summa Cum Laude, and is a Yale Law School Graduate, where he was Editor of The Yale Law Journal, and President of the Yale Law Veterans Association. J.D.’s book, “Hillbilly Elegy,” became a Major Best Seller and Movie, as it championed the hardworking men and women of our Country. J.D. has had a very successful business career in Technology and Finance, and now, during the Campaign, will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond….
….As Vice President, J.D. will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Congratulations to Senator J.D. Vance, his wife, Usha, who also graduated from Yale Law School, and their three beautiful children. MAGA2024!
Here’s Eric Garcia with the breaking news:
FBI has found not evidence of motive on shooter’s phone, report says
Monday 15 July 2024 20:07
Oliver O'Connell
NBC News reports that having accessed the phone of Donald Trump’s would-be assassin Thomas Crooks, information found on the device has not helped determine a motive for the shooting.
NBC News: The FBI has accessed the phone of Thomas Crooks, the alleged Trump shooter, and based on the preliminary analysis of the phone the information has NOT helped the FBI determine what Crooks’ motive was for shooting at Trump, according to a senior U.S. law enforcement…
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) July 15, 2024
A statement from the FBI sent to The Independent reads:
The FBI continues to investigate the shooting incident at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and as potential domestic terrorism. The investigation is still in the early stages and the FBI is providing the following updates:
FBI technical specialists successfully gained access to Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone, and they continue to analyze his electronic devices.
The search of the subject’s residence and vehicle are complete.
The FBI has conducted nearly 100 interviews of law enforcement personnel, event attendees, and other witnesses. That work continues.
The FBI has received hundreds of digital media tips which include photos and videos taken at the scene and we continue to review incoming tips. We encourage anyone with information that may assist with the ongoing investigation to continue to submit it online at tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
While the investigative work continues, FBI victim services personnel have offered assistance to the victims of Saturday’s incident.
Watch LIVE: Karine Jean-Pierre holds White House briefing two days after Trump rally shooting
Monday 15 July 2024 20:01
Oliver O'Connell
Monday 15 July 2024 20:00
Oliver O'Connell
Senate Homeland Security committee asks Mayorkas and Wray for briefing on Trump shooting
Monday 15 July 2024 19:54
Oliver O'Connell
Senators Gary Peters and Rand Paul, in their roles as chair and ranking members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, have written to homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI director Christopher Wray in light of Saturday’s attempt on the life of Donald Trump.
They write, in part:
...we request that the appropriate representatives of your Departments, including the US Secret Service, provide a briefing to members of the Committee on the security failures that allowed this alarming incident to transpire. Specifically, we would like to understand the security posture at the Trump campaign rally, how the suspect was able to get this close to a Secret Service protectee and cause injury to the protectee, and what steps the Department is taking to increase its protection of presidential candidates and ensure the safety of the election.
The senators ask that the briefing occurs no later than July 25 and that a public hearing takes place no later than August 1.
Will the attempted assassination of Trump lead to gun control changes?
Monday 15 July 2024 19:50
Oliver O'Connell
Don’t hold your breath.
Here’s an op-ed by Matthew Feldman written for The Independent on the topic.
Watch: RNC delegates chant ‘fight’ as Trump did after shooting
Monday 15 July 2024 19:45
Oliver O'Connell
Expect to hear this a lot this week: RNC delegates are now chanting “fight” as Trump did after the assassin bloodied him. pic.twitter.com/yw1rpm6PJ2
— Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) July 15, 2024
House Oversight committee to hold hearing on oversight of Secret Service after Trump shooting
Monday 15 July 2024 19:34
Oliver O'Connell
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee officially announces that on Monday, July 22 it will hold a hearing titled: “Oversight of the US Secret Service and the Attempted Assassination of President Donald J Trump.”
US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle will testify.
Full story: Trump shooter bought 50 rounds of ammo hours before assassination attempt
Monday 15 July 2024 19:30
Oliver O'Connell
The suspected Trump rally shooter bought 50 rounds of ammunition, hours before carrying out the attack, according to a report.
Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was identified by law enforcement as the gunman who attempted to assassinate the former president at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.
Senior law enforcement officials told CNN that Crooks bought a large amount of ammo from a local gun store shortly before the attack. The Independent has asked the FBI for more information.
Ariana Baio reports.
Watch: Burgum told he is not Trump VP pick, Fox News reports
Monday 15 July 2024 19:23
Oliver O'Connell
Fox News reports that Doug Burgum just received the call from Trump's campaign that he is not the VP pick. pic.twitter.com/XIxhQ5ikei
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) July 15, 2024
Campaign source says JD Vance is ‘99 per cent’ certain to be Trump’s running mate
Monday 15 July 2024 19:20
Oliver O'Connell
The Independent’s politics team reports from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee that former president Donald Trump is likely to have settled on Ohio senator JD Vance as his choice to serve as vice president, should he be returned to the White House after US presidential election.
The ex-president is set to announce his choice on Monday afternoon at the opening session of this year’s convention in Wisconsin. Sources involved with the Trump campaign have told The Independent that they are “99 per cent sure” that the 39-year-old Ivy League graduate will get the nod.
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Rubio told he will not be Trump’s running mate, sources say
Monday 15 July 2024 19:14
Reuters
US Senator Marco Rubio of Florida has been told he will not be Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate, sources told Reuters on Monday.
Advisers for Trump, who is expected to formally announce his vice presidential pick later on Monday, had viewed Rubio's residency in Florida as a drawback.
The US Constitution bans the electors who formally select the president and vice president from voting for both from their home state — and both Trump and Rubio call Florida home.
Shooter’s father profiled by Trump campaign for pro-gun messaging in 2016, report says
Monday 15 July 2024 19:11
Oliver O'Connell