Barclays Bank – one of the top 20 in the world – has paid more than $25,000 in compensation to Dr. Mike Davidson, an executive of a Christian trust, after arbitrarily closing the charity’s bank accounts due to pressure from LGBTQ+ activists.
Activists claimed the Core Issues Trust and the International Federation for Therapeutic and Counseling Choice were pushing “conversion therapy” onto people who voluntarily seek to change their sexual preferences or gender identities.
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Barclays – a leading sponsor of London’s gay pride parade – succumbed to the pressure and sent a letter to Davidson, notifying him of the bank’s decision to close their accounts. Meanwhile, Davidson received hundreds of calls and messages from strangers telling him that he and the trust’s staff would be “raped and killed” amongst other threats.
Davidson’s lawyers alleged the closure was “an act of unlawful discrimination” as his professional and public work was damaged by the withdrawal of banking services on the basis of religious beliefs and political views.
Barclays “wholly denied” the claims of discrimination yet made an offer of £21,500 (GBP) to settle the matter before the case was due to be heard in the English High Court this week.
Davidson said following the settlement: “We reject Barclays [B]ank’s implied accusations of ‘conversion therapy’, directed at our work and charity. This case must serve as a warning to the government of what is coming if it proceeds with publishing and enforcing its ‘conversion therapy’ ban.”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) is under federal investigation for a trip funded by Qatar.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mayor Muriel Bowser, her staff, and Qatar.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation has been ongoing for months, centered in Washington, DC.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This was a business trip. D.C. representatives regularly travel to promote Washington as a destination for investment and growth.” – Bowser’s office
🎯IMPACT: The investigation may involve potential bribery or campaign finance law violations.
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Democrat Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C., is reportedly under investigation by federal investigators over a trip financed by Qatar. The investigation is said to focus on potential violations related to bribery or campaign finance laws.
The inquiry, which has been ongoing for several months, is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed these details to the New York Times.
Bowser’s office issued a statement asserting that the trip was a legitimate business endeavor aimed at promoting the U.S. capital as a hub for investment and growth. The statement emphasized that such trips are a regular part of the city’s efforts to attract business.
“All proper paperwork for this standard donation is on file,” the statement from Bowser’s office insisted.
The outcome of this investigation could have significant implications for Mayor Bowser and her administration, depending on the findings related to the alleged financial misconduct.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce its policy requiring passports to reflect the holder’s biological sex at birth, freezing a lower court’s injunction.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, the Supreme Court, transgender and nonbinary plaintiffs, and U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The Supreme Court decision was issued on Thursday, with the case originating in Massachusetts.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Displaying passport holders’ sex at birth no more offends equal protection principles than displaying their country of birth—in both cases, the Government is merely attesting to a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential treatment,” the Supreme Court stated in its decision.
🎯IMPACT: The ruling allows the Trump administration to enforce its passport policy while legal challenges continue, reversing the Biden-era policy of self-selecting gender markers.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to implement its rule mandating that American passports list the bearer’s biological sex at birth, overriding any alternative gender identity. The ruling halts a lower court federal judge’s earlier order that had paused the policy’s rollout.
In a 6-3 decision, with the court’s conservative majority prevailing over the liberal justices’ dissent, the unsigned order noted, “Displaying passport holders’ sex at birth no more offends equal protection principles than displaying their country of birth—in both cases, the Government is merely attesting to a historical fact without subjecting anyone to differential treatment.”
Dissenting Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, appointed by Joe Biden, complained, “Without relief, transgender Americans are forced to make a difficult choice that no other Americans face: use gender-incongruent passports and risk harassment and bodily invasions, on the one hand, or avoid all activities… that may require a passport, on the other.”
The move reverses the Biden government’s approach of permitting passport applicants to choose their gender marker, including an “X” option for those identifying as nonbinary. Trump officials maintained that such documents should align with biological facts rather than individual choices. Solicitor General D. John Sauer put it bluntly during arguments: “The question is whether the Constitution requires the government to adopt respondents’ preferred definition of sex. It does not.”
The case stemmed from a lawsuit filed by seven transgender and nonbinary plaintiffs, who contended the policy violated constitutional protections and stemmed from bias against their community. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick, a Biden appointee, had initially ruled in their favor, citing evidence of discriminatory intent. With this latest development, the administration can now apply the rule as the broader court battle unfolds.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A State Department cable has directed U.S. embassies worldwide to enforce expanded visa screening rules under the “public charge” immigration provision, reviving a standard from the first Trump administration.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. embassies, consular officers, the State Department, and visa applicants worldwide.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The cable was sent to U.S. posts globally on November 5.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Self-sufficiency has been a longstanding principle of U.S. immigration policy.” – State Department Cable
🎯IMPACT: Consular officers are instructed to deny visas to applicants likely to rely on public benefits, with a broad range of factors now under scrutiny.
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A new State Department cable instructs U.S. embassies worldwide to implement stricter visa screening rules under the “public charge” provision of immigration law, reviving and expanding a Trump-era policy that was scaled back under former President Joe Biden.
The directive orders consular officers to deny visas to applicants who are deemed likely to rely on public benefits, with evaluations based on factors such as health, age, English proficiency, financial status, and potential long-term medical needs. “Self-sufficiency has been a longstanding principle of U.S. immigration policy,” the cable states, emphasizing that the public charge rule has been part of immigration law for more than a century.
Older applicants approaching retirement age are to face particular scrutiny over their employment prospects and financial means after retiring. The cable notes that “Long-term institutionalization (e.g., at a nursing facility) can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per year and should be considered.”
The guidance follows an executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump titled “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders,” which seeks to ensure that “no taxpayer-funded benefits go to unqualified aliens.” It reminds officers that determining whether an applicant is a public charge is “in the opinion of the consular officer” and requires a “comprehensive and thorough vetting” of each case, taking into account the “totality of the applicant’s circumstances.”
The policy grants U.S. consular officials abroad broad discretion to deny visas on public charge grounds. Under the Biden regime, the rule’s scope was narrowed to consider only limited benefits such as cash assistance, but the new guidance represents a return to the broader interpretation used during Trump’s presidency. Embassies are instructed to verify all supporting financial documents and closely evaluate applicants’ ability to support themselves without public aid.
The move is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to tighten visa controls and emphasize economic self-sufficiency among immigrants. In recent months, the administration introduced a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, arguing the program has been “deliberately exploited to replace, rather than supplement, American workers.” Trump officials also launched a comprehensive review of the approximately 55 million visa holders currently in the United States, aimed at identifying potential security risks and overstays.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Thanksgiving meal prices have dropped approximately three percent compared to last year, with significant reductions in the cost of holiday staples such as turkeys, stuffing, and vegetables.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump and major retailers like Walmart, Lidl, Aldi, Target, and Schnucks.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Nationwide, in time for Thanksgiving 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s proof that under President Trump’s leadership, America is winning the war on high prices.” – White House statement
🎯IMPACT: Retailers are offering the most affordable Thanksgiving meals in years, with costs per person as low as $3.60.
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President Donald J. Trump is making good on his pledge to drive down costs for American families this holiday season, with the traditional Thanksgiving dinner running about three percent less expensive than in 2024. The savings span a range of essential items, with notable drops including a 22 percent reduction for dinner rolls and a 15 percent decrease for frozen vegetables.
Other staples, such as turkeys, stuffing, gravy mixes, fresh cranberries, and pumpkin pies, are also seeing lower price tags across the board. Major retailers are amplifying the affordability, rolling out some of their most competitive Thanksgiving bundles in years. At Walmart, for instance, a full meal for 10 people is now 25 percent cheaper than last year, featuring the chain’s lowest turkey pricing since 2019 and totaling just under $4 per serving.
Lidl’s equivalent spread for 10 has reduced its 2024 cost by $10, now landing at $3.60 per person. Aldi reports a $7 drop for its 10-person meal—the cheapest since 2019—at $4 per head.
Target has hit a milestone with its lowest-ever price for a four-person Thanksgiving kit, coming in below $5 per person. Schnucks, one of the country’s biggest privately owned supermarket operators, is offering frozen turkeys at their lowest rates in more than 15 years.
“It’s proof that under President Trump’s leadership, America is winning the war on high prices—even as Democrats grind the country to a halt with their deranged, reckless government shutdown,” the White House said in a statement, referring to the Senate Democrats’ ongoing efforts to block Republican efforts to reopen the federal government.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury announced penalty relief for employers regarding new reporting requirements on cash tips and qualified overtime compensation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) for the 2025 tax year.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The IRS, the Department of the Treasury, and employers, particularly in tipped industries such as hospitality.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement applies to the 2025 tax year and was made following the signing of the OBBB into law in July 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Tax year 2025 will be treated as a transition period for IRS enforcement and administration of the new information reporting requirements for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation under the OBBB.” – IRS Official Release
🎯IMPACT: Employers will not face penalties for failing to meet the new requirements in 2025, but full enforcement will begin in 2026.
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In a move to ease burdens on businesses, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury have granted penalty relief for the 2025 tax year for employers regarding new reporting requirements on cash tips and qualified overtime compensation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). Signed into law by President Donald J. Trump in July 2025, the OBBB mandates that employers report specifics on cash tips and qualified overtime pay using forms like the W-2 and 1099.
With many companies—especially in service sectors reliant on tips—still scrambling to update their processes and paperwork, the IRS has labeled 2025 a grace period. During this time, no fines will be imposed for shortcomings in compliance.
Specifically, employers won’t be penalized for not isolating cash tips in reports, failing to note the occupations of tip earners, or leaving out aggregate qualified overtime figures for staff. To support workers’ deduction claims, the IRS urges businesses to share details like job codes and itemized tips or overtime through digital platforms or simple written notices.
In an official statement, the IRS explained: “Forms W-2 and 1099 for tax year 2025 will not be updated to account for the OBBB-related changes. Therefore, tax year 2025 will be treated as a transition period for IRS enforcement and administration of the new information reporting requirements for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation under the OBBB.”
This waiver is limited to 2025. From 2026 onward, full penalties will apply for non-adherence to the reporting rules. The IRS also plans to release further instructions to assist filers in deducting eligible tips and overtime when submitting their 2025 returns next year.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Barack Obama-appointed federal judge has issued a ban on immigration authorities using tear gas and other riot weapons during protests in Chicago, Illinois.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: District Judge Sara Ellis, Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, and protesters, reporters, and faith leaders in Chicago.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued during a hearing on Thursday, affecting protests across Chicago neighborhoods.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The use of force shocks the conscience,” Judge Ellis said during the hearing.
🎯IMPACT: Federal agents are prohibited from using riot control weapons without warnings and must wear body cameras, as per the court’s injunction.
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A federal judge has prohibited immigration officials from using tear gas or other riot control tools at protests in Chicago, Illinois. Presiding Judge Sara Ellis, appointed by Barack Obama, rebuked Greg Bovino, a senior Border Patrol executive, claiming his testimony that a protester had hit him with a rock was “simply not credible.”
“Describing neighborhood moms as professional agitators shows just how out of touch these agents are,” Ellis claimed, glossing over the many far more aggressive demonstrators that attend such events. The lawsuit, brought by activists, news organizations, and clergy, alleged that federal personnel unleashed tear gas and pepper balls on crowds without prior alerts.
Witnesses described agents, directed by Bovino, launching tear gas from unmarked cars and aiming guns at people while issuing menacing statements. The plaintiffs contended these moves were designed to provoke unrest and provide a pretext for escalating federal intervention in the city.
Under Ellis’s order, such weapons are now banned unless agents deliver two clear warnings and face an immediate danger to safety. Immigration personnel are also required to activate body cameras going forward. The restriction remains in effect until a definitive decision or a successful challenge from the Trump administration.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: King Charles formally stripped his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles and HRH (His Royal Highness) status through a rare Letters Patent.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: King Charles, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, deceased Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, and the Royal Family.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on November 6, 2025, with the Letters Patent dated November 3, 2025, in the United Kingdom.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince’.” – The Crown Office
🎯IMPACT: Andrew has been officially removed from royal duties and will live on a private property; the Royal Family website has erased references to him.
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Britain’s King Charles III has officially removed the titles of his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, marking a historic and rare royal action. A Letters Patent dated November 3, 2025, and published by the Crown Office in The Gazette, states “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince.’
The document follows months of growing pressure on the King to address ongoing controversies surrounding Andrew’s connections with deceased child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and allegations made by deceased Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre.
Buckingham Palace said the decision was “necessary” to protect the integrity of the monarchy after renewed public scrutiny sparked by Giuffre’s posthumous memoir earlier this year. The book, released following her death, refocused global attention on the allegations she made against Andrew, which he continues to deny.
Although he reached a £12 million settlement with Giuffre in 2022, the now-former Duke of York has repeatedly insisted he “never met” her. Giuffre’s family described her as “an ordinary American girl” whose “truth and extraordinary courage” had “brought down a British prince.”
The King’s action coincides with Buckingham Palace’s announcement that Andrew, now 65, will vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge at Windsor Castle and move to a smaller residence on Charles’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The move signals a further step back from public life for the disgraced ex-royal, who has already withdrawn from official duties.
In a statement issued in mid-October, Andrew said he had decided to renounce his remaining royal titles and honours “after discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family.” He added: “We have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first.” He also reiterated his denial of the accusations, stating, “I vigorously deny the allegations against me.”
Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, reportedly blames herself for the scandal and is said to be considering leaving Britain, with one source claiming she is “more on edge” than Andrew as invitations and opportunities have “dried up overnight.” His daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will retain their HRH titles, but their father’s downfall could still affect their public standing and income.
Despite losing his titles, Andrew will retain his military service medals, including those earned during the Falklands War, which veterans have defended as legitimately won. The latest developments follow a series of scandals in recent years, including Andrew’s withdrawal from a 2024 royal Christmas event amid a separate controversy linked to alleged Chinese espionage ties.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has cut a deal to lower the price of certain weight loss drugs.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk officials.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Thursday.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This is a triumph for American patients that will save lives and improve the health of millions and millions of Americans,” Trump said.
🎯IMPACT: The deal is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to $149 per month in certain cases.
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President Donald J. Trump has cut a deal to bring down prices for select weight loss medications. “This is a triumph for American patients that will save lives and improve the health of millions and millions of Americans,” he said during an Oval Office announcement on Thursday.
The America First leader noted that, “Until now, [GLP-1 drugs] have [not] been covered by Medicare for weight loss and they’ve only rarely been covered by Medicaid,” stressing: “They’ve often cost consumers more than $1,000 per month, and some a lot more than that. Americans have been spending as much as 520 percent for Zepbound and 1,400 percent more for Wegovy than patients in Europe.”
The pact, which includes drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, aims to reduce the monthly cost of obesity treatments to $149 under certain conditions. “Today marks a pivotal moment in U.S. health care policy and a defining milestone for Lilly, made possible through collaboration with the Trump administration,” commented Eli Lily chairman David A. Ricks. “As we expand access to obesity treatments for more Americans and advance one of the most innovative obesity pipelines, we remain focused on improving outcomes, strengthening the U.S. health care system, and contributing to the health of our nation for generations to come,” he added.
“Novo Nordisk has always worked to secure affordable access to our innovative medicines, and today’s announcement will bring semaglutide medicines to more American patients at a lower cost, Importantly, this also expands obesity medication access in Medicare, which will allow people living with obesity to access authentic Wegovy,” concurred Novo Nordisk president Mike Doustdar.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration achieved the lowest October border crossings in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) history, marking the sixth month in a row with zero U.S. Border Patrol releases.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, and CBP personnel.
📍WHEN & WHERE: October 2025, nationwide across U.S. border sectors.
💬KEY QUOTE: “No excuses. No politics. Just results delivered by the most dedicated law-enforcement professionals in the country. We’re not easing up—we’re pushing even harder,” said Rodney Scott.
🎯IMPACT: Record-low encounters and sustained control highlight the administration’s success in securing the border.
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The Trump administration has achieved what officials are calling a historic milestone in border enforcement, recording the lowest number of nationwide migrant encounters for any October in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) history. Preliminary data for October 2025, the first month of Fiscal Year 2026, shows just 30,561 total encounters nationwide, a 29 percent drop from the previous October record low in 2012 and 79 percent lower than October 2024.
For the sixth straight month, the U.S. Border Patrol reported zero releases of migrants into the country, a record unmatched in modern border history. “Our mission is simple: secure the border and safeguard this nation,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. “No excuses. No politics. Just results delivered by the most dedicated law enforcement professionals in the country. We’re not easing up—we’re pushing even harder.”
Since President Donald J. Trump regained office in January, Border Patrol apprehensions have averaged under 10,000 per month nationwide. The daily average for apprehensions along the Southwest border is now at 258, compared to 5,110 per day under the former Biden regime. CBP officials credited the achievement to the efforts of more than 67,000 personnel working to secure U.S. borders by land, air, and sea.
The sharp decline follows a series of policy shifts and enforcement measures implemented by the Trump administration. Crossings at the southern border have fallen to their lowest level in 55 years, with total apprehensions during Fiscal Year 2025 dropping to around 237,000, the lowest since 1970. Northern border crossings have also seen a dramatic decrease. The number of illegal entries from Canada fell by more than 95 percent in early 2025, particularly in the Swanton Sector, which includes parts of New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
The Trump administration’s crackdown has also coincided with a broader demographic shift. The U.S. foreign-born population has declined by an estimated 2.2 million people since the start of the year, according to reports citing deportations and a record drop in illegal immigration.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, critiqued the messaging strategy of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign as applied to America more broadly.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Raheem Kassam, Zohran Mamdani, Democrat strategist Laura Fink, and the wider Democratic Party.
📍WHEN & WHERE: November 5, 2025, on the Harry Cole Saves the West show.
💬KEY QUOTE: “[W]e’ve gone from ‘a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage’ to ‘a nine-dollar plate of halal and a free bus ticket.'” – Raheem Kassam
🎯IMPACT: The Democrats adopting Mamdani’s messaging more widely could prove damaging outside diverse, urban centers in general elections.
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Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, has expressed skepticism regarding the appeal of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign messaging beyond New York City. His comments came in response to Democrat strategist Laura Fink’s praise for Mamdani’s communication strategy during an appearance on Harry Cole Saves the West.
“[Mamdani] was able to make substantive arguments about what change would look like; it means lowering the price of a plate of halal from $10 to $8… It’s about taxing millionaires and multimillionaires… to make sure that the poorest New Yorkers have access to more affordable childcare and buses,” Fink argued.
Kassam suggested that this pitch may fall flat beyond hyper-diverse urban centers like New York City, remarking, “[W]e’ve gone from ‘a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage’ to ‘a nine-dollar plate of halal and a free bus ticket…’ I don’t think they should be hanging their hats on that messaging. Across the country, people are going to look at that and go, ‘Eh, don’t think so.'”
Kassam was referring to the GOP’s famous pitch to voters ahead of Republican candidate Herbert Hoover’s crushing victory over Democratic candidate Al Smith in 1928, when an ad was run in the New York World declaring, “Republican prosperity has reduced hours and increased earning capacity, silenced discontent, put the proverbial ‘chicken in every pot.’ And a car in every backyard, to boot.”
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