The Daily Populous

Tuesday September 24th, 2024 day edition

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Far-right commentator Laura Loomer is going on an anti-Republican tirade after reportedly being banned from traveling with former President Donald Trump.

Trump initially responded to the backlash by telling reporters that he “didn’t control Laura,” dubbing her a “free spirit.”.

Not only that, Trump is said to have privately described Loomer as “crazy” to those close to him.

Since then, Loomer has unleashed on the Republican Party in an endless stream of posts on X.

And although it’s unclear if the anger is related to her loss of access, many users say they see a pattern.

“Laura Loomer going scorched earth on the Republican Party after being told she could no longer travel with 45,” one user wrote.

In another post on Sunday, Loomer once again lashed out at Republicans for “doing nothing over the last 4 years.”. »

TikTok removes Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik, citing 'covert influence operations'

Authored by nbcnews.com

TikTok said Monday it had removed accounts belonging to the Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik for engaging in what it called “covert influence operations.”.

Social media rivals Meta and YouTube have announced similar suspensions of Russian state media accounts; although other tech companies, such as X, have left RT and Sputnik accounts up.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said this month that he believed Russian outlets such as RT had moved beyond working as media outlets and had turned into covert intelligence operations. »

Trump selling $100 coins with only $30 worth of silver

Authored by fortune.com

The former president on Saturday announced he selling “Trump Coins” bearing his face to supporters for $100 apiece.

“Trump Coins are designed by me and minted right here in the USA,” Trump said in a posting on Truth Social.

The President Donald J. Trump First Edition Silver Medallion will be available… pic.twitter.com/9SP1PaLOTh — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 21, 2024. »