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Scott Olson/Getty ImagesDonald Trump on Monday defended his dark prediction about a "bloodbath" for the country if he doesn't win the presidency this fall, accusing the media of taking his words out of context.
In a post on Truth social, the Republican candidate said the "bloodbath" comment only applied to the auto industry—which he was discussing at the time of his concerningly worded statement.
"The Fake News Media, and their Democrat Partners in the destruction of our Nation, pretended to be shocked at my use of the word BLOODBATH, even though they fully understood that I was simply referring to imports allowed by Crooked Joe Biden, which are killing the automobile industry," he wrote. (The United Auto Workers' union, for their part, has endorsed Biden for president.)
Read more at The Daily Beast.
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With President Biden and former president Donald Trump assured of their parties' nominations, Tuesday's primaries in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio will feature key down-ballot races.
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WASHINGTON - Today, on International Day of Education, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona hosted a discussion with presidents of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from across the nation to share information on grant programs, training resources, research opportunities, and other tools available to HBCUs to strengthen campus safety and security. The meeting was part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing commitment to ensure HBCUs have equitable access to the resources and support they need to effectively execute their critical missions.
"The Department of Homeland Security is eager to deepen our partnerships with HBCUs to protect students and faculty from an evolving range of threats, and to cultivate the next generation of remarkable talent, including by increasing access to careers in the federal government," . "I appreciated the opportunity to speak directly with more than 40 HBCU presidents who lead these tremendous institutions. Together, we will embrace the opportunities and address the challenges of our time."
"To do their best learning, students must be able to focus on their education without fear or distraction. Acts of intimidation against HBCUs can't and won't be tolerated," . "I am pleased Secretary Mayorkas and his team at the Department of Homeland Security are focused on partnerships with HBCU leaders to equip them with the tools to protect their campuses, students, and communities."
During today's meeting, the Department of Homeland Security also provided a briefing on the evolving threat landscape, including potential impacts on colleges and universities. The Department of Homeland Security does not have information indicating any specific, credible threats to campus safety. Leaders from DHS's Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans, the Office of Intelligence & Analysis, and the Offic
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