Toronto Star
US jury awards Abu Ghraib detainees $42 million in military contractor civil trial, AP Explains
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- US jury awards Abu Ghraib detainees $42 million in military contractor civil trial, AP Explains
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A U.S. jury awarded $42 million to three former detainees of Iraq's notorious Abu Ghraib prison after years of civil litigation. The jury held the Virginia-based military contractor CACI responsible for contributing to their torture and mistreatment two decades ago. (AP Video / Nov. 12, 2024)
Read more at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/jury-awards-abu-ghraib-detainees-42-million-holds-contractor-responsible/article_69730f20-4f73-5a80-a1a6-019ad40aa4df.html
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- Eby pays tribute to former B.C. premier John Horgan
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- B.C. Premier David Eby says John Horgan was an inspirational leader who guided the province's New Democrats out of the political wilderness after 16 years in Opposition. Eby says his predecessor as premier, who has died after a third bout with cancer, was known for his compassion for people from all walks of life but also his sharp tongue. (Nov. 12, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
Read more at https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/british-columbia/former-b-c-premier-john-horgan-who-connected-with-people-dies-at-65/article_d568774c-fa66-50cd-af6b-ecdf4a540d59.html
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- Major shakeup at Canada Soccer in wake of drone-spying scandal
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- After a lengthy independent report on the Summer Olympic drone-spying scandal, Canada Soccer says women's head coach Bev Priestman, assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joey Lombardi will not be back with the organization. It found the "practice of conducting surreptitious surveillance of opponents" predated this summer's Paris Olympics. Former coach John Herdman has yet to give evidence. (Nov. 12, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
Read "Coach Bev Priestman is shown the door, but Canada Soccer’s deep dive into the drone-spying scandal doesn’t reveal much" at https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/coach-bev-priestman-is-shown-the-door-but-canada-soccers-deep-dive-into-the-drone/article_7b810346-a136-11ef-b343-cb9484eb78e7.html
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- AP Explains: Church of England head Justin Welby resigns
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England, resigns after an investigation found he failed to tell police about serial physical and sexual abuse at church camps (AP Video / Nov. 12, 2024)
Read more at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/who-is-archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-and-why-did-he-resign-during-an-abuse/article_33c2bf88-6ee5-5516-8f59-7e9f357a5e78.html
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- Flowers laid at memorial after driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- People laid floral tributes and lit candles in a southern Chinese city on Tuesday where a man, who authorities said was upset over his divorce settlement, rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex, killing 35 and severely injuring dozens of others. (AP Video / Nov. 12, 2024)
Read more at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/driver-rams-his-car-into-crowd-in-china-killing-35-police-say-he-was-upset/article_4d0d1908-e4ad-57ab-a37a-b7020e33576b.html
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- Labour minister hoping Canada Post strike can be averted
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he’s hoping a looming Canada Post strike will get sorted at the bargaining table before the deadline. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post that comes just ahead of the busy holiday season. (Nov. 12, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
Read "‘A tense moment in a negotiation’: Postal workers issue 72-hour strike notice, Canada Post fires back with lockout notice" at https://www.thestar.com/business/a-tense-moment-in-a-negotiation-postal-workers-issue-72-hour-strike-notice-canada-post/article_4dae4f96-9c63-11ef-bf8a-837d8a523874.html
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- Ottawa intervenes to end work stoppages at ports in Vancouver, Montreal
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he’s ordering the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration to end work stoppages at ports in Vancouver and Montreal after negotiations reached an impasse. Port workers in B.C. and Montreal have been locked out during ongoing labour disputes that has frozen cargo container movements from two of the countries busiest ports. (Nov. 12, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
Read "Federal government orders binding arbitration to end port lockouts in B.C. and Quebec" at https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/federal-government-orders-binding-arbitration-to-end-port-lockouts-in-b-c-and-quebec/article_51536ef0-a10a-11ef-8a38-9f892607d3a5.html
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- Fans wait hours for Taylor Swift merch ahead of Eras Tour
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Rogers Centre said it wouldn’t allow any lines before 9 a.m. That didn’t stop some from trying.
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- 23 arrested, 16 firearms seized after gunfight at Toronto recording studio
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Toronto police have arrested 23 people and seized 16 firearms following a shooting late Monday night at a recording studio in the city’s West Queen West neighbourhood.
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- A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Santa Claus parade
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- With Santa coming to town soon, preparations are underway for the parade and we got a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at some of the floats you can expect to see. The parade is set for Sunday, Nov. 24 at 12:30pm.
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- Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. But his proposals are more complicated than that sounds and often lack specifics. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Election takeaways: Trump's decisive victory in a deeply divided nation
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided nation. And in so doing so, the Republican president-elect exposed a weakness within the Democratic base. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Harris addresses young people after election defeat
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Democratic nominee Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Republican Donald Trump Wednesday in a speech at her alma mater, Howard University. She addressed her young supporters, urging them to "never give up" trying to make the world better. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
Read "‘Sometimes the fight takes a while’: Kamala Harris concedes the election to Donald Trump, but refuses to give up the fight" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/sometimes-the-fight-takes-a-while-kamala-harris-concedes-the-election-to-donald-trump-but/article_d3578a7c-9c8b-11ef-b713-17ea4cb2d035.html.
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- Harris says in concession to Trump that America’s promise will always burn bright
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election to Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday in a speech at her alma mater, Howard University. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
Read "‘Sometimes the fight takes a while’: Kamala Harris concedes the election to Donald Trump, but refuses to give up the fight" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/sometimes-the-fight-takes-a-while-kamala-harris-concedes-the-election-to-donald-trump-but/article_d3578a7c-9c8b-11ef-b713-17ea4cb2d035.html.
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- Ukraine's Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on victory, while some Kyiv residents express concern
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- (AP Video by Alex Babenko and Illia Novikov / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Strategist calls for 'soul searching' as Democrats enter Trump presidency without a plan or leader
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Strategist Nathan Daschle says the Democrats will "have to do some soul searching" as the party enters a second Trump presidency with no clear leader, no clear plan and no agreement on what caused them to be so wrong about the 2024 election. (AP video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Stocks, bitcoin jump after Trump's victory. So do worries about inflation, AP Explains
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin are storming higher as investors bet on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and world. But as Associated Press Deputy Market's Editor Seth Sutel explains, not all sectors are winners. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- AP VoteCast: Voter anxiety over the economy and a desire for change return Trump to the White House
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Mexico president says she'll wait to recognize Trump’s win until all votes are counted
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she will wait to recognize Donald Trump as the next U.S. president until all votes are counted. (AP Video by AP video by Fernanda Pesce / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- European leaders react to Trump's victory
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Leaders of France, Germany and Sweden react to Republican Party candidate Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- UK Prime Minister congratulates Trump on election win, while some London residents express concerns
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Keir Starmer on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on what he called an "historic election victory." Meanwhile, in London, some residents were concerned about Trump's victory. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- China strikes neutral tone toward U.S. election results, but some residents are concerned
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- (AP Video by Dake Kang / Nov. 6, 2024)
- Title
- Trump reclaims White House - AP Explains
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Associated Press has declared Republican Donald Trump the winner of the US presidential contest. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Trump claims a 'powerful mandate' in election night speech, calls for the nation to 'unite'
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Addressing his supporters from his Election night watch party in Florida, Donald Trump claimed an "unprecedented and powerful mandate" in the 2024 contest and called on the nation to "unite" and put divisions behind. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald John Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, marking his return to the White House after serving as the 45th president of the United States. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Democrats devastated by Vice-President Kamala Harris' defeat
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Supporters of Vice-President Kamala Harris say they are devastated the Democratic party leader lost the United States presidential election. Harris was set to address Democrats at her alma mater Howard University in Washington, D.C. after conceding the race in a phone call with Donald Trump. (Nov. 6, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
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- Freeland reassures Canadians on trade impacts of second Trump presidency
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke to reporters after Donald Trump's decisive U.S. presidential election victory. She downplayed concerns about the possibility the new administration will bring in 10 per cent across-the-board tariffs, as Trump promised during the campaign. (Nov. 6, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
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- Trudeau, Freeland embrace a second Trump presidency
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's looking forward to working with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, the morning after his election. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland sought to reassure Canadians that they have a strong trading relationship with the U.S. (Nov. 6, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
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- Things for Canada to watch following Trump victory in U.S.
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Canadian Press reporter Kelly Geraldine Malone discusses election night in the United States and the possible ramifications for Canada's relationship with its closest ally. (Nov. 6, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
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- Harris' campaign chair says there are still votes to count, she'll address the nation Wednesday
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Donald Trump racked up more electoral votes, Kamala Harris' campaign co-chair addressed her rally at Howard University, saying there are still votes to be counted and states left to be called and Harris will address the nation on Wednesday. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Trump wins Georgia, moving closer to reclaiming the White House
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Donald Trump has won the battleground state of Georgia, the onetime Republican stronghold that had voted for Democrats four years ago. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- AP Explains Senate race calls in Maryland and West Virginia
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Republicans have flipped one Senate seat to deadlock the chamber, while House races unfolded in a state-by-state slog and polls closed in key states that could decide control of Congress. (AP Video / Nov. 5, 2024)
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- Photos from around the nation chronicling Election Day 2024
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- A divided America weighed a stark choice for the nation’s future Tuesday as a presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor approached its finale. (AP Video / Nov. 5, 2024)
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- U.S. election night parties held across Canada
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- American citizens, political leaders, diplomats and others gathered at Canadian venues to take in preliminary results of the presidential election. Attendees agreed: the result will have an enormous impact on Canada and the world. (Nov. 5, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
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- Students gather at Howard University to show support for Kamala Harris
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Students gathered in a gym at Howard University to show support for Vice-President and presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who visited the campus on election day. Tyette Manna says she was excited and nervous to watch the results roll in. (Nov. 5, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
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- Officials reject Donald Trump's claims of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia on Election Day
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- As Election Day voting neared its end, Republican nominee Donald Trump began making unsubstantiated claims about voting and law enforcement in Philadelphia. Officials associated with both political parties denied his claims. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Republicans win back U.S. Senate majority from Democrats in 2024 election
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Republicans have won the Senate, flipping control of the chamber from Democrats for the first time in three years, following a fierce competition for a Senate majority that came down to a handful of seats in the 2024 election. (AP Video / Nov. 6, 2024)
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- Netanyahu announces dismissal of Defense Minister Gallant, appoints Katz
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival. Gallant will be replaced by Foreign Minister Israel Katz, a Netanyahu loyalist and veteran Cabinet minister who was a junior officer in the military. (AP Video / Nov. 5, 2024)
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- Israeli police use water cannon to disperse protesters on Tel Aviv highway after Gallant dismissal
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Israeli police used water cannons on Tuesday evening to disperse protesters who packed the streets of Tel Aviv in an outpouring of anger after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to sack Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. (AP Video / Nov. 5, 2024)
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- Voters across the country cast ballots as voting underway
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The final day of voting in the 2024 presidential election has arrived with tens of millions of Americans having already cast their ballots. (AP Video / Nov. 5, 2024)
- Title
- The top reason people buy solar panels
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Climate change: a problem so huge, how could the choices of an individual make any difference? But, then again, doing nothing feels defeatist and cynical. So, what can we do that would actually matter? Join Marco Chown Oved, climate reporter with The Toronto Star, as he navigates some of these questions on the Small Changes Big Climate podcast.
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- Tempers flare at protest after violence outside Hindu temple in Brampton
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Peel police rushed a handful of participants of a large protest at a Brampton Hindu temple on Monday night after they charged at a vehicle on the roadway. (Abby O'Brien / Toronto Star / Nov. 4, 2024)
Read the full story at https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/tempers-flare-at-protest-monday-after-violence-outside-hindu-temple-in-brampton-sees-police-officer/article_6be6a288-9ad3-11ef-a8b9-136a916a3388.html
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- Party leaders pay tribute following death of retired senator Murray Sinclair
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May pay tribute to the life of Murray Sinclair, former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Sinclair died November 4, 2024 at the age of 73. (Nov. 4, 2024 / The Canadian Press)
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- Palestinian official condemns Israel's ending of agreement with UN aid agency
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The move appeared to be a step to implement legislation passed last month that would sever ties with the UNRWA agency and prevent it from operating in Israel. (AP Video by Imad Issied. Produced by Jalal Bwaitel / Nov. 4, 2024)
- Title
- Quincy Jones dies aged 91
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Quincy Jones, the music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores has died at 91. (Nov. 4 / The Associated Press)
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- Iran's Supreme Leader vows 'crushing response' to US and Israel
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke as Iranian officials are increasingly threatening to launch yet another strike against Israel after its Oct. 26 attack on the Islamic Republic that targeted military bases and other locations and killed at least five people. (AP Video / Nov. 2, 2024)
- Title
- Monáe transforms into E.T. for Halloween
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Janelle Monáe brought E.T. back to earth at her annual Halloween party in Los Angeles... with supermodel Heidi Klum also dressing as Steven Spielberg's famous alien at her own event in New York. (Nov. 1 / AP Video)
Read "Who wore what this Halloween? Take a look at the 13 best celebrity costumes" at https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/who-wore-what-this-halloween-take-a-look-at-the-13-best-celebrity-costumes/article_c64e5542-9851-11ef-a3d7-37df3ccff476.html.
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- Heidi Klum, Janelle Monáe both go as E.T. for Halloween
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Halloween 2024 became a who wore it best challenge for Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe, as both stars donned elaborate E.T. costumes for parties on opposite coasts. (Oct. 31 / AP Video)
Read "Who wore what this Halloween? Take a look at the 13 best celebrity costumes" at https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/who-wore-what-this-halloween-take-a-look-at-the-13-best-celebrity-costumes/article_c64e5542-9851-11ef-a3d7-37df3ccff476.html.
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- Kamala Harris says Donald Trump's comments about Liz Cheney 'must be disqualifying'
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Vice President Kamala Harris says the former president Donald Trump "is clearly disqualified and unqualified to be president,” after he used violent rhetoric against Republican Rep. Liz Cheney. (AP Video / Nov. 1, 2024)
Read "Harris assails Trump for saying Liz Cheney should have rifles ‘shooting at her’" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/harris-assails-trump-for-saying-liz-cheney-should-have-rifles-shooting-at-her/article_dae0cacd-3978-5429-a1b0-14d3d11e15da.html.
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- Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a 'war hawk' if she had guns pointed at her
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Former President Donald Trump called Republican former Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney a "war hawk" and suggested she might not be as willing to send troops to fight if she had guns pointed at her. (AP Video / Nov. 1, 2024)
Read "Harris assails Trump for saying Liz Cheney should have rifles ‘shooting at her’" at https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/harris-assails-trump-for-saying-liz-cheney-should-have-rifles-shooting-at-her/article_dae0cacd-3978-5429-a1b0-14d3d11e15da.html.
