Midwest
Trump stuns critics with praise for ‘nice gentleman’ Obama while predecessor slams him at DNC
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Former President Trump appeared to stun many of his critics Wednesday night after he offered rare praise to former President Barack Obama, an action that was unexpected given their ideological differences.
In comments to CNN, Trump said, “I like him,” referring to the Illinois Democrat:
“I think he’s a nice gentleman, but he was very weak on trade… I happen to like him. I respect him and I respect his wife,” Trump said.
In an ensuing panel, CNN reporter Jamie Gangel wondered aloud, “Who is that man?”
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Meanwhile, CNN anchor John King also appeared surprised and contrasted Trump’s comments with an interview he held with the then-first-time candidate the day Obama released his Hawaiian birth certificate amid pressure from Trump.
Trump’s words, however, were later contrasted with Obama’s comments on the mogul during his Democratic National Convention speech later in the evening.
Obama drew roaring laughter from the crowd when he appeared to make an obscene hand gesture while referring to Trump’s purported obsession with crowd sizes.
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“Here’s a 78-year-old billionaire who has not stopped whining about his problems since he rode down his golden escalator nine years ago,” Obama said “It has been a constant stream of gripes and grievances that’s actually been getting worse now that he is afraid of losing to Kamala.”
“There’s the childish nicknames, the crazy conspiracy theories, this weird obsession with crowd sizes.”
For her part, former first lady Michelle Obama also lobbed invectives at Trump, referencing how the GOP nominee has said illegal immigration has disproportionately affected minorities. Trump said in the June debate with President Biden that the influx of migrants is “taking Black jobs.”
Michelle Obama asked the DNC crowd who would want to tell Trump that “the job he’s currently seeking might be one of those Black jobs.”
When asked about the disparity, RNC Chairman Michael Whatley said the DNC is no longer “Barack Obama’s Democrat Party.”
“Kamala Harris is even more dangerously liberal. As California’s attorney general, Harris defied the Obama administration to allow law enforcement to ignore ICE detainers, and she has driven the party even further left by pushing to end private health insurance, impose the job-killing Green New Scam, and spearhead runaway wasteful spending that has driven inflation.”
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Detroit, MI
Key Rams players suspended for Week 1 game vs. Detroit Lions
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The NFL announced on Friday that Los Angeles Rams tackle Alaric Jackson has been suspended for the first two games of the season. Jackson was projected to be the Rams’ starting left tackle this season, meaning Los Angeles will be missing one of their key players in their Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Jackson was suspended for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, but no other details were given regarding the suspension.
Jackson has been battling an injury in training camp. Repping as the starter at left tackle for most of training camp has been veteran offensive lineman Joe Noteboom. Last year, Noteboom started eight games for the Rams (split between LT, RG, and RT), and he’s started a total of 31 games in his six seasons with the franchise.
This is the latest development in a turbulent offseason for the Rams offensive line. This offseason, they signed former Lions guard Jonah Jackson, but the veteran offensive lineman has missed almost the entirety of training camp with a shoulder injury, although he’s expected to work back into the lineup next week. Additionally, right tackle Rob Havenstein has missed significant time in training camp, but he returned to the field earlier this week.
The Lions have had injury scares of their own, but luckily it appears most of their recent injuries — like Penei Sewell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Terrion Arnold, and Sam LaPorta, among others—are expected to be ready by Week 1.
The Lions and Rams are scheduled to open up the “Sunday Night Football” schedule, with their Week 1 matchup at 8:20 p.m. ET on September 8 at Ford Field.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office seeks help in notifying family of man who died
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The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for help to find the family of a man who died on July 10.
David Jimenez, 52, died at about 7:14 a.m. in the area of 2201 S. 7th St. and his death is not considered suspicious, the office said. The office is seeking to notify the family of Jimenez’s death so they can make final arrangements.
Anyone with information should contact the county office at 414-223-1200.
Minneapolis, MN
Appeals court will weigh in on defamation case against Minneapolis police chief
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A three-judge panel has agreed to hear an appeal from the city of Minneapolis in the defamation lawsuit against police Chief Brian O’Hara.
Former police officer Tyler Timberlake sued O’Hara and the city last year alleging the chief defamed and wrongfully fired him. Timberlake was let go after details surfaced about a use-of-force incident he was involved in at a previous job.
The city says O’Hara is protected under a concept called absolute privilege because he made his statements in his official capacity as chief.
District court Judge Karen Janisch wasn’t convinced. In a ruling issued in July, Janisch said O’Hara is not an elected official and denied the city’s request to dismiss the suit on those grounds.
Written arguments are due next month.
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