Chris Walker

Chris Walker

@thatchriswalker.bsky.social

Journalist since '03. News writer for Truthout.org. Lifetime Wisconsinite, which is obvious by my cheesy posts. Tips 'n such to: chris@truthout.org

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i am inviting anyone from a legacy media organization to explain to me why the house judiciary dems report on trump’s epstein’s ties and multiple allegations of rape isn’t worthy of extensively reporting on. i’m serious. i want to understand.

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The rally was on Oct. 12.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump on Husted: "He went up 14 points or something. That was when I said the A-word. I looked at his body."

Many restaurants actually struggled AFTER Trump brought the National Guard into the city.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "In Washington, all the restaurants were closing. People were being held up. They'd walk into a restaurant. Like Jesse James. 'Stand up! Give us all your money.' They're eating dinner at a fancy restaurant. All the restaurants were closing."

What do we think Trump is doing when he is this late?

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Ashley Hinson's speech warming up for Trump at his rally in Iowa ended TWO HOURS AGO. Trump is more than an hour late. His fans have been standing around forever with nothing to do.

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Nearly 2 in 3 U.S. adults younger than 30 who plan to vote in midterms say their main motivation is to oppose Trump and his policies, according to a new Harvard Youth Poll. 77% disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy — including about half of young Republicans.

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Of course, the sexual predator in chief defends mocking 12 year old rape victims

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "Ramaswamy put up a very powerful Ad about a mother saying that her daughter, Acton, is a liar, and much worse. The Press is trying to get him to 'take down the Ad.' Frankly, anybody whose mother spoke about daughter that way would normally lead to the daughter being precluded from serving"

In case you're wondering, her mother is referring to a time when Acton was 12 years old, when she accused her stepfather (her mother's husband) of sexual assault. That was the last time Acton and her mother even saw each other in person.

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In August, Trump announced the “BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” But is it? The text of the accord — which grants the U.S. sweeping access to Venezuela’s oil reserves — has been one of DC’s most sought-after secrets. ProPublica got to see a copy. 🧵

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"Mahmoud Khalil has filed a request to the Supreme Court, asking it to overturn an appellate court's ruling that could lead to his being detained and deported by the Trump administration in the near future." #NewYork #USA #Gaza #Palestine #Protest #Incarceration #Genocide #Deportation #Courts

truthout.orgMahmoud Khalil Files Appeal to SCOTUS to Block Trump Admin From Detaining HimThe pro-Palestine activist says the Trump administration is infringing upon his free speech rights.

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Abdul El-Sayed has denounced the Muslim Brotherhood multiple times. This past weekend, a heckler/GOP operative demanded he do it again. The Michigan candidate for U.S. Senator calmly explained why the question itself contradicts our shared American values. READ ON... truthout.org/articles/abd...

truthout.orgAbdul El-Sayed Schools Heckler Who Questioned His Loyalty to the USThe heckler asked El-Sayed if he disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, which the candidate has done in past remarks.

Abdul El-Sayed has denounced the Muslim Brotherhood multiple times. This past weekend, a heckler/GOP operative demanded he do it again. The Michigan candidate for U.S. Senator calmly explained why the question itself contradicts our shared American values. READ ON... truthout.org/articles/abd...

truthout.orgAbdul El-Sayed Schools Heckler Who Questioned His Loyalty to the USThe heckler asked El-Sayed if he disavowed the Muslim Brotherhood, which the candidate has done in past remarks.

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Great catch by @markjacob.bsky.social. If Jan Crawford really thinks Tommy won this exchange with El-Sayed then it shouldn't be hard for her to answer this simple question.

Mark Jacob@markjacob.bsky.social

I don't know how CBS News can claim it's a nonpartisan news outlet when a prominent CBS correspondent like Jan Crawford goes after Abdul El-Sayed in such a ridiculous manner. Of course, Crawford attended the CBS owners' dinner in honor of Trump, so her MAGA leanings were already well established.

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The HHS sent letters this week to multiple medical organizations, demanding statements on their positions regarding gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Many of the organizations have noted that gender-affirming care is based on years of study and careful implementation.

truthout.orgHHS Demands Answers From Medical Orgs Over Support for Youth Gender-Affirming Care TreatmentsStudies have demonstrated that gender-affirming care for transgender young people can be life-saving treatment.

Reporter: "You forgot to point out that President Putin started the war." Trump: "I know the details. At some point, I'll release the details." For some reason, I don't think he knows the details 🤔

Press secretaries aren't required to be lawyers -- but the fact that she may be lying about being one raises questions over whether Katie Zacharia will be forthright or honest with the American people in her new role. truthout.org/articles/tru...

truthout.orgTrump’s New Press Sec Katie Zacharia Faces Scrutiny Over Lawyer Claims, Anti-Abortion ViewsZacharia’s claims of being a lawyer and her spreading of anti-abortion disinformation have received renewed examination.

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Health officials in Pennsylvania have announced another death related to measles, the sixth overall in the state and the U.S. since the beginning of this year. Officials identified the person who died as a 39-year-old woman who was reportedly not vaccinated against the virus.

truthout.orgUS Measles Cases Top 4,200 as Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Death Related to VirusThe CDC website has only recognized two of the six measles-related deaths recorded in Pennsylvania this year.

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Trump is reportedly asking advisors if he should go through with Hegseth’s plan to livestream a military execution later this year. The president “didn’t sound particularly enthusiastic” about a live, national showing of the execution, a source close to Trump said.

buff.lyReport: Trump Is Having Second Thoughts About Livestreaming Military ExecutionTrump isn’t “particularly enthusiastic” about Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream a military execution in December.