Today is Donald Trump's 74th birthday, but rather than celebrate, many Twitter users are instead taking today to make the point that ALL birthdays matter, to prove to him—and every All Lives Matter believer—just how stupid that saying is. The hashtag #AllBirthdaysMatter began trending on Sunday (June 14th) in response to the POTUS turning 74, in an effort to steer the attention away from his birthday festivities by focusing on every person's birthday, the same way the All Lives Matter crowd does to the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Most of the tweets that include the hashtag are in some way condemning Trump for the abhorred (although, unsurprising) way he's handled the aftermath of George Floyd's murder and the resurgence of the BLM movement in the public consciousness. Others decided to shine the spotlight on Barack Obama instead, some even declaring June 14th to be Obama Day. Many users simply took the opportunity to amplify and honour the lives of the many Black people who have been killed at the hands of police.
Trump Angers LGBTQIA+ Community By Repealing Healthcare Protections For Trans People
Trump has found himself in hot water with the LGBTQIA+ community after it was announced that he rolled back policy enacted under the Obama administration.
The President has executed quite an order today that has angered many American citizens. The month of June is Pride Month and many in the LGBTQIA+ community are not only protesting alongside Black Lives Matter advocates, but they're celebrating Pride, as well. Today (June 12) is especially sensitive to the LGBTQIA+ community as it marks the fourth anniversary since Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, was terrorized by Omar Mateen. The 29-year-old stormed the nightclub and killed 49 people while injuring 53 others. As the LGBTQIA+ advocates remembers those who lost their lives, President Trump revealed that he's "rolled back an Obama-era policy that protected LGBTQ patients from discrimination," according to Politico.
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During his administration, Obama unveiled a policy that stated health care providers couldn't discriminate against women who inquired about abortions, transgender patients, or any patient that the medical professional doesn't want to treat because they don't align against the provider's personal or religious beliefs. It was reportedly a way of protecting people in an anti-discrimination clause, but Trump has nixed it. There has been public outrage at the timing of this announcement, while some have stated it's purely coincidental.
"These actions demonstrate how little this Administration values the life, health and safety of LGBTQ people," said Sharita Gruberg of the Center for American Progress. "It’s even more of a disgrace to do so on the anniversary of the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in US history." Check out a few responses about the political move below.
Elderly Man Shoved By Buffalo Police Shuts Down Trump’s Antifa Allegations
Martin Gugino's lawyer claps back at Donald Trump's recent allegations that her client is a member of ANTIFA.
Despite the number of despicable remarks Donald Trump's made in the past few weeks alone, his Twitter fingers itch as if he's trying to sabotage his own campaign ahead of the 2020 elections. Earlier today, Trump went to Twitter where he essentially attempted to create a smear campaign against Martin Gugino, the 75-year-old man who was knocked down by Buffalo police officers during a peaceful protest.
"Buffalo protester shoved by Police could be an ANTIFA provocateur," Trump tweeted. "75 year old Martin Gugino was pushed away after appearing to scan police communications in order to black out the equipment. @OANN I watched, he fell harder than was pushed. Was aiming scanner. Could be a set up?"
Kelly Zarcone, the attorney for Martin Gugino, confirmed to TMZ that her client was out of the hospital. However, she shut down Trump's allegations altogether, calling Trump wrong for even suggesting that. Zarcone denied that Martin was associated with ANTIFA in anyway.
"Martin is out of ICU but still hospitalized and truly needs to rest. Martin has always been a PEACEFUL protestor because he cares about today’s society," she wrote.
Zarcone added, Martin "is also a typical Western New Yorker who loves his family. No one from law enforcement has even suggested anything otherwise, so we are at a loss to understand why the President of the United States would make such dark, dangerous, and untrue accusations against him."
Trump Says He’s Withdrawing National Guard From Washington
After a week of clashes between law enforcement and protesters, Trump says that he's pulling the National Guard out of D.C.
Donald Trump's been at the receiving end of backlash this week but that's not actually anything new. His decision to bring in the National Guard as protests erupted across the country only led to more harm than good with peaceful protesters facing excessive force at the hands of law enforcement officials as they protest against it.
The mayor of Washington, specifically, demanded that Trump pull the National Guard out of the city. She even went as far as getting Black Lives Matter painted on the street leading to the White House. Though Trump has threatened to deploy other agencies into the city during the protests, he's now announced that he'll be pulling out the National Guard. Starting in Washington, D.C., though this could be temporary.
"I have just given an order for our National Guard to start the process of withdrawing from Washington, D.C., now that everything is under perfect control. They will be going home, but can quickly return, if needed. Far fewer protesters showed up last night than anticipated!" Trump tweeted.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser sent a letter to Trump on Friday asking that he removes the National Guard, especially since local police made no arrests.
"The protestors have been peaceful, and last night, the Metropolitan Police Department did not make a single arrest. Therefore, I am requesting that you withdraw all extraordinary law enforcement and military presence from Washington, DC," she wrote.
Dwayne Johnson Reportedly Now Third Highest Pick For President
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is reportedly now the third-most backed choice for president after his impassioned "Where are You?" speech to Trump.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may just be elected the new president of the United States come November, after his impassioned "Where are You?" speech to Trump regarding the nationwide protests against police brutality appears to have put the pro-wrestler-turned-actor on the American people's presidential radar. According to a report by Newsweek, The Rock is now the third highest choice for a presidential win, behind Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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Newsweek reports that odds aggregator site OddsChecker has calculated that 3.34% of all 2020 election bets have been placed on The Rock, following his powerful speech in support of Black Lives Matter, in which he called out Trump for his lack of leadership skills.
"Where are you?" he asked the president. "Our country is crippled and on its knees, begging to be heard and pleading for change. Where is our compassionate leader? The leader who unifies and inspires our country at our most painful time when we need it the most. The leader who steps up and takes full accountability for our country and embraces every color in it. The leader who picks our country up off its knees and says you have my word - we got this - and together, change will happen."
View this post on Instagram"Where are you? Because we’re all here," he continued. "Maybe one day that galvanizing leader will emerge. Either way, the process to change has already begun." Many regarded the speech as presidential itself, which explains the sudden surge in his White House odds. However, bookmakers have him priced at +40,000, meaning he only has 0.2 percent chance of winning.
Okay, so he's almost definitely not going to become president, but the fact that he's even being considered by some folks is bizarre and shocking enough. But hey, if a billionaire game show host can become president, why not The Rock? (Please don't vote for The Rock).
Black Lives Matter Plaza: Street In Front Of White House Receives New Name
The Mayor of D.C. has not only changed the street in front of the White House to “Black Lives Matter Plaza,” she’s emblazoned it across the street, and requested Donald Trump remove the military presence from D.C.
As the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death continue into their second week, some cities have been more accommodating and responsive to the protestors’ mission than others. The Mayor of the District of Columbia, Mayor Bowser, seems to be in that camp.
Today, she shared a letter on her Instagram page where she demanded President Trump remove the military presence and unidentified patrolling officers from the city, citing the end of her curfew this morning, and equally, peaceful protests from the night before, resulting in zero arrests or incidents. “I request that @realdonaldtrump withdraw all extraordinary federal law enforcement and military presence from our city,” she wrote above the letter, which you can read below.
However this is not her only show of solidarity with the people of D.C.– as being seen across social media this morning, the city has emblazoned the street in front of the White House with the words: BLACK LIVES MATTER. She’s also changed the street name, from 16th St, to Black Lives Matter Plaza. “The section of 16th street in front of the White House is now officially “Black Lives Matter Plaza”,” Mayor Bowser announced.
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Check out footage from the scene in the posts below.
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WWE’s Jaxson Ryker Called Black Lives Matter "Garbage" Last Year
WWE Superstar Jaxson Ryker is under fire for criticizing the Black Lives Matter movement in a social post from 2019.
Jaxson Ryker is part of The Forgotten Sons tag-team on WWE Friday Night SmackDown, having been called up from NXT several weeks ago. They appear to be receiving a push, facing off against some of the biggest teams on the brand, including The New Day, but a controversy is bubbling surrounding the Iraq War veteran.
Ryker has been pro-Trump for a minute, which he has not been shy about stating on social media. In fact, he even praised the President for his efforts during the protests in a tweet from this week.
"Thankful for the @POTUS we have! God bless America. Built of freedom. Forgotten No More," wrote the wrestler.
While that tweet earned backlash from Kevin Owens, Ricochet, Mustafa Ali, and more, a former Facebook post from last year is landing Ryker in even more hot water.
A screenshot of a 2019 Facebook post is being circulated where the WWE Superstar calls the Black Lives Matter movement "garbage."
"Pretty touchy subject but all this black lives mater garbage baffles me. I challenge anyone of any color or race to go watch 12 years a slave, the movie and realize how good you all actually have it," he said. "Learn heritage. Christ, Ghandi, Budda; they all Taught love and caring for others. This is getting out of hand. I Pray for this nation daily."
Considering the fact that WWE owner Vince McMahon is a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, we don't envision any disciplinary action being imposed on Ryker for this.
Dwayne Johnson Asks Trump "Where Are You?" In Moving & Inspiring IG Clip
Dwayne Johnson is looking for Trump to be a compassionate leader, and he addressed the president in a recent video he shared to social media.
Over the last few days, President Donald Trump shut off the White House lights and hid in a bunker while protests erupted in Washington D.C., only to later emerge and have peaceful protesters tear-gassed so they would make room for a photo opportunity in front a church. The president's tweets and speeches have caused many to fear that he's implementing excessive and unnecessary military force on American citizens, while also calling for civilians to arm themselves against their neighbors. Former presidents Barack Obama, Jimmy Carter, and George W. Bush have issued statements about George Floyd, the protests, and-or the Black Lives Matter movement, but for Dwyane Johnson, he's still wondering where America's "compassionate leader" is.
Frazer Harrison / Staff / Getty ImagesThe Rock shared a video on Wednesday (June 3) where he gave a moving declaration about the United States needing a leader to help its frustrated and hurt citizens. "Where are you? Our country is crippled and on its knees, begging to be heard and pleading for change," the actor penned in the caption. "Where is our compassionate leader? The leader who unifies and inspires our country at our most painful time when we need it the most. The leader who steps up and takes full accountability for our country and embraces every color in it. The leader who picks our country up off its knees and says you have my word - we got this - and together, change will happen."
"Where are you? Because we’re all here," he continued. "Maybe one day that galvanizing leader will emerge. Either way, the process to change has already begun." Watch Dwayne Johnson give his moving message to, and about, the president below.
Joe Rogan Questions Organized Stacks Of Bricks & Agent Provocateurs Amid Protests
Joe Rogan and podcast guest Reggie Watts delve into the George Floyd protests, Trump’s response, all the bricks popping up and more.
Joe Rogan enlisted Reggie Watts as a guest on his most recent podcast, the first since the protests really started to take off on Friday and over the weekend– thus his fanbase readily anticipating what the podcast behemoth might say on the turmoil across America right now, in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
For two and a half hours, Joe Rogan and Reggie Watts weave in and out of topics, with everything from the protests to politics to cars. As far as responses to George Floyd’s death and the protests around the nation, Rogan brings up the mysterious palettes bricks that have reportedly been popping around the States, questioning why in the world they’re there.
“Have you seen these bricks?” he asks Reggie. “These organized stacks of bricks? Who is putting that? Is it ANTIFA, is it the cops? Is it someone who wants them to throw bricks so they can impart Marshall Law? What is it? These are bricks that are appearing that don’t have a reason to be there.”
“And my left wing friends think it’s right wing people that are agent provocateurs that are trying to start this chaotic scene so that the military can be called in,” Rogan continued. “Agent provocateurs have been used since the beginning of time. Hitler did that […] Nero burned Rome.”
As far as Trump’s response to the protest, threatening Americans with the use of vicious dogs and ominous weapons, Rogan says:
“Trump talks about using dogs, using the most vicious dogs– it’s such a foolish way of communicating in times of crisis, and that’s what’s dangerous. Some people are really good in times of crisis, like Obama was very good in times of crisis. Even George W., George W. gave a speech after 9/11 that made everyone love him.” He added, “You don’t get that feeling with Trump at all.”
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“He’s just in his own feedback loop. Whatever he can do to make himself feel good, he’ll do it. He only understands caveman principles […] but he doesn’t believe in himself,” Reggie said in response.
Before the podcast wraps up, Rogan also points out what many have already pointed out social media, with a poignant side-by-side image of Colin Kaepernick kneeling as a form of protest, and Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck– killing him.
“How ironic is it, that Colin Kaepernick took all this shit for kneeling at the Super Bowl, and this fucking guy kneels on this guy’s neck and proves the point – kills the guy, by doing the very thing that Colin Kaepernick was criticized for,” Rogan says.
“…Doing it to a Black guy and killing him. It’s kinda fucking crazy. It’s sort of symbolic about like, look, this is what they’re talking about. This is the thing, right here in front of your face.”
Check out the full episode with Reggie Watts below.
Protestors Tear Gassed So Trump Can Have Church Photo Op
Protestors were doused in tear gas and hit with flash-bang explosions as Donald Trump made his way to a photo op at St. John's Church.
It is clear where the country's leaders stand right now. As the nation is in severe pain, grieving the death of George Floyd and countless other people of color that have lost their lives to racism and police brutality, a group of protestors was peacefully gathered in Washington D.C.'s Lafayette Square to combat racial inequality in the world. The city has imposed a 7 PM curfew and, just before it hit, the crowd was doused in tear gas and struck with flash-bang explosions, and it was all just to make way for President Donald Trump to continue walking to the nearby St. John's Church, which was damaged by fire the day prior, for a photo op.
The President is being criticized for posing in front of the church, and for failing to pray, mention George Floyd, or speak on any of the protests that have taken over in recent days. Trump has been hiding out in the White House bunker but he decided to come out to have his photo taken with a bible outside of the battered church.
Many have expressed outrage at the White House and the President for allowing the use of riot control tactics on a crowd of peaceful protestors, who were carrying signs and shouting for justice.
During Trump's address, he called himself "an ally of all peaceful protesters" before claiming he will send the military to states that could not control rioting.
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