July 31, 2024 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Democrats say “Donald Trump appearance at NABJ convention in Chicago draws protests as he insults journalists.”
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-appearance-nabj-convention-chicago-draws-protests-he-insults-journalists-questions-kamala-harris-race/15128473/
— Democrats say “Trump falsely questions Harris’ race in NABJ interview, says VP pick ‘does not have any impact’  His appearance had sparked criticism from some NABJ members.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-interviewed-national-association-black-journalists-convention-chicago/story?id=112435331

NBC5
— Democrats say Trumps tells Black journalists in Chicago that Kamala Harris all of a sudden turned Black. Trump’s appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists was contentious and heated from the start
https://www.nbcchicago.com/dnc-chicago-2024/all-of-a-sudden-trump-tells-black-journalists-in-chicago-that-kamala-harris-turned-black/3507125/
— Democrats say “Watch former President Donald Trump’s full Q & A at NABJ Convention in Chicago. Trump was interviewed for approximately 37 minutes at the event in Chicago.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/watch-former-president-donald-trumps-full-q-a-at-nabj-convention-in-chicago/3507349/
— Democrats say “VP Kamala Harris issues statement after Trump appearance at Chicago convention.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/vp-kamala-harris-issues-statement-after-trump-appearance-at-chicago-convention/3507427/

CBS2
— Democrats say “Trump spars with reporters at Black journalists’ conference over Kamala Harris’ ethnicity, immigration and jobs.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/watch-live-donald-trump-national-association-black-journalists-chicago-convention/

WGN9
— Democrats say “Trump scolds Black moderator at NABJ event in Chicago, questions Harris’ racial identity.”
https://wgntv.com/news/trump-scolds-black-moderator-at-nabj-event-in-chicago-questions-harris-racial-identity/
— Democrats say “Protestors flock to downtown Chicago for Trump’s appearance at NABJ conference.”
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/protestors-flock-to-downtown-chicago-for-trump-speech/

FOX32
— Democrats say “Trump weighs in on immunity for Illinois deputy in Sonya Massey murder.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-weighs-immunity-illinois-deputy-sonya-massey-murder

WTTW
— Democrats say that Democrats say “He’s Not Welcome Here” and that “Protesters Tell Trump He Isn’t Wanted in Chicago Ahead of Former President’s Appearance.”
https://news.wttw.com/2024/07/31/he-s-not-welcome-here-protesters-tell-trump-he-isn-t-wanted-chicago-ahead-former

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats say “Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris’ racial identity at Black journalists’ convention.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/31/donald-trump-questions-kamala-harris-racial-identity-compares-himself-to-lincoln-at-black-journalists-convention/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats say “Donald Trump questions Kamala Harris’ ethnic identity at Black media event in Chicago.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/donald-trumps-national-association-black-journalists-qa

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats say that Trump says that “I don’t know the exact case” and that “Trump appears unfamiliar with Sonya Massey shooting.”
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/2024/07/31/trump-appears-unfamiliar-with-fatal-sonya-massey-shooting/74623599007/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats say “Federal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/ap-federal-judge-says-new-jerseys-ban-on-ar-15-rifles-is-unconstitutional/

NPR ILLINOIS & WGLT
— Democrats say “Trump attacks Kamala Harris’ racial identity at Black journalism convention.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-07-31/trump-attacks-kamala-harris-racial-identity-at-black-journalism-convention
https://www.wglt.org/2024-07-31/trump-attacks-kamala-harris-racial-identity-at-black-journalism-convention

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Democrats say “Trump blasts ‘fake news’ reporter who questioned racial rhetoric: Very rude.”
https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/trump-blasts-fake-news-reporter-who-questioned-racial-rhetoric-very-rude-national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj-election-kamala-harris-chicago-african-american-news-media

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Democrats say “Trump Falsely Claims Kamala Harris ‘Happened To Turn Black’ At Heated Chicago Interview. Former President Donald Trump spoke at the NABJ conference Wednesday, which got off to a late — and immediately contentious — start.”
https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/07/31/trump-chicago-nabj/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Trump says police immunity not for ‘evil’ but for innocent mistakes. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_bc1152ee-4f7e-11ef-98dd-3744f57fdb9e.html

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Race-Based Funding Bill Filed in IL
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/read/2024/07/31/race-based-funding-bill-filed-in-il

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s talk with Black journalists turns hostile. Former president faces questions over past remarks, hosting dinner attended by white supremacist. –  Mallory Wilson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jul/31/donald-trumps-talk-with-black-journalists-turns-ho/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— California Democrat Says Kamala Harris Constantly Berated AG Office Staffers With F-Bombs; Didn’t Allow Interns to Look Her in the Eye. – Debra Heine
https://amgreatness.com/2024/07/31/california-democrat-says-kamala-harris-constantly-berated-ag-office-staffers-with-f-bombs-didnt-allow-interns-to-look-her-in-the-eye/

ONE AMERICA NEWS
— Trump Scolds Reporter For ‘Nasty Question’ At Black Journalist Event In Chicago. – Blake Wolf
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/trump-scolds-reporter-for-nasty-question-at-black-journalist-event-in-chicago/

TRUMP VANCE
— Trump Campaign Statement on Liberal Mainstream Media Malpractice
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/news/0d1eb4fa-cf28-4509-832e-16c3865fcf8c

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrats say “Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race.”
https://apnews.com/article/trump-black-journalists-convention-nabj-1e96aa530e88013ed6f577feaf89ccb6

MSN
— Democrats say “Trump questions whether Harris is ‘Black’ at conference of Black journalists.”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-questions-whether-harris-is-black-at-conference-of-black-journalists/ar-BB1qYJzM

CBS NEWS
— Democrats say “Trump falsely attacks Kamala Harris over race, saying she happened to turn Black.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-kamala-harris-black-nabj-convention-chicago/

NBC NEWS
— Democrats say “Trump speaks at Black journalists conference and attacks Harris on race.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/trump-speaks-at-black-journalists-conference-and-makes-controversial-comments-about-harris-216105541734

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats say “Trump to Rally After Combative Interview, With Harris Speaking Later. Former President Donald J. Trump is in Pennsylvania hours after he questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s racial identity at a convention of Black journalists. Ms. Harris addresses a Black sorority later in Houston.”
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/07/31/us/harris-trump-election?campaign_id=60

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats say “Journalists tussle with Trump during raucous on-stage interview. The former president’s appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists convention was controversial before, during and after the event.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/media/2024/07/31/journalists-tussle-with-trump-during-raucous-on-stage-interview/
— Democrats say “Trump says Harris ‘became a Black person’ as NABJ interview turns hostile, chaotic. Donald Trump immediately berated a Black reporter who questioned him about his record of offensive comments about Black people.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/31/trump-black-voters-nabj-harris/
— Democrats say “The NABJ wasn’t the audience Trump was aiming at. His ignorant, insulting comments were aimed at the MAGA crowds watching from afar.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/31/trump-harris-nabj-black-lies/
— Democrats say “Trump issues many, many falsehoods at Black journalists’ convention. The former president falsely claims nobody was charged for deaths in Black Lives Matter protests.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/07/31/trump-issues-many-many-falsehoods-black-journalists-convention/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Democrats say “Trump to Black journalists: Kamala Harris only recently became a Black person.”
https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/07/31/trump-nabj-kamala-harris-not-black-until-recently/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrats say “Trump Attacks Harris’s Identity, Saying He Didn’t Know She Was Black. Republican presidential nominee has testy Q&A with Black journalists in Chicago.”
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/trump-attacks-harriss-identity-saying-he-didnt-know-she-was-black-79fa5cb3
— Democrats say “Teen Girls Are Spending Big. She Tells Them What to Buy. Demetra Dias is your typical American 17-year-old. Brands are betting their futures on her.” What did you spend your money on when you were a teen? I bought a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air when I was 16 in 1964. I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint when I was 17. I bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 when I was 19. In addition, I paid for my UIC expenses.
https://www.wsj.com/style/fashion/demetra-dias-tiktok-shopping-hauls-c2efee91

BARRON’S
— Democrats say “Trump Supporters Deride ‘Leftist’ Harris As Being Backed By Elites.”
https://www.barrons.com/news/trump-supporters-deride-leftist-harris-as-being-backed-by-elites-138a51e4

POLITICO
— Democrats say “Hostile Trump takes the stage at Black journalists’ conference. He claimed to be the best president for Black people since Abraham Lincoln and suggested Harris used her race to help her get elected.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/31/donald-trump-nabj-interview-00172104

RAW STORY
— Democrats say “MAGA supporters try gatecrashing Black convention ahead of Trump event.”
https://www.rawstory.com/maga-supporters-try-gatecrashing-black-convention-ahead-of-trump-event/

AXIOS
— Democrats say “Five explosive moments from Trump’s off-the-rails NABJ interview.”
https://www.axios.com/2024/07/31/trump-nabj-interview-five-moments

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.