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Barron Trump attends the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his father U.S. President Donald Trump's second presidential term, in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025.
‘SEND YOUR OWN’

Decorated SEAL Hero Calls on Barron Trump to Join Military

“How can you send somebody else’s kids to a war if you won’t send your own?” Jesse Ventura asked.

Erkki Forster

Former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura pauses while speaking about his book "They Killed Our President" October 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. Ventura, who is considering a long-shot independent run for the White House, said he would immediately clear the intelligence leakers Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden if elected. Ventura, who served as governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003 and is an avid proponent of conspiracy theories, said it was "wonderful" for individuals within government to expose abuses. Ventura's book "They Killed Our President," alleges that the 1963 Kennedy assassination was a conspiracy in reaction to his efforts to reduce war. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI        (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
BONE SPUR BLOWHARD

Jesse Ventura Tears Into ‘Draft-Dodging Coward’ Trump

The WWE Hall of Famer mocked Trump’s military dictator vibes given how eager the president was to shirk serving in Vietnam.

Will Neal

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DELUSION

Jesse Ventura Laughably Claims He Could Beat Biden, Trump

The ex-Minnesota governor told CNN he would race to the finish if given the chance due to the pair’s unpopularity.

William Vaillancourt

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. hosts a fireside chat with rapper and producer Eric B. at The Gentleman's Factory on February 18, 2024 in New York City.
SPOOKY

RFK Jr. Eyes Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura for VP Spot

Both parties have been receptive to Kennedy’s advances, sources told The New York Times.

Edith Olmsted

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NYET!

Dennis Miller Abandons His Show on Kremlin-Funded TV Network

At least two RT America hosts and several production staffers have bailed on the Moscow-backed network in the wake of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Justin Baragona

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Grabber-In-Chief

Trump’s Sex Scandal Doctrine

The president went to bat for Bill O’Reilly and ignored Governor Bentley—’cause there’s no room for love in the locker room.

Margaret Carlson

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BOOM

Bill Maher Owns Trumpkin Jeffrey Lord

On Friday night’s ‘Real Time,’ the comedian went head-to-head with CNN’s most preposterous pro-Trump pundit.

Marlow Stern

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LIVE FROM D.C.

Perry and Franken’s Awkward SNL Moment

Trump’s nominee to lead the Energy Department had a hilariously uncomfortable exchange with Sen. Al Franken on Thursday.

Matt Wilstein

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LESSER OF TWO EVILS

Jesse Ventura’s Gary Johnson Defense

Of course Jesse Ventura is voting for Gary Johnson. He’s just that principled.

Matt Wilstein

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Not a Doofus

Gary Johnson Is Still a Player

The Libertarian Party nominee can benefit from Trump’s fall, but only if he can convince Republicans and Democrats that he can really be commander in chief.

Nick Gillespie

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Out on A Limb

Jesse Ventura’s VP Conspiracy Theory

The former Minnesota governor tells The Daily Beast why he thinks the divisive mogul would be an easy target for a government plot if he picks a ‘party’ politician as his running mate.

Gideon Resnick

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