President Joe Biden faced backlash on Monday for using the passing of former President Jimmy Carter to attack President-elect Donald Trump. Biden made attacks Sunday night at a press conference where he delivered remarks about Carter. When asked by a reporter what lesson Trump should take from Carter’s legacy, Biden responded: “Decency.” “Decency, decency, decency,” Biden said. “Can you imagine Jimmy Carter walking by someone who needed something and just keep walking? Can you imagine Jimmy Carter referring to someone by the way they look or the way they talk? I can’t. I can’t.” NewsBusters’ Jorge Bonilla posted the video on social media, writing: “The unmitigated gall of the corrupt Biden lecturing Americans on decency off of Carter’s death.” WATCH: The unmitigated gall of the corrupt Biden lecturing Americans on decency off of Carter’s death pic.twitter.com/B0kTiVfaFq — Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) December 30, 2024 Radio host Hugh Hewitt fired back at Biden on X: “Is it ‘decent’ to have deceived the American public for years about your condition and to do so via a complicit and complacent legacy media? The greatest cover-up in modern American political history, and the greatest media scandal as well, is still unacknowledged on the record by anyone around President Biden and by almost all legacy media figures.” “Their sunk costs are enormous but they won’t cut them loose and own the cover-up or the complicity,” he continued. “If the @WSJ, me and others like @bethanyshondark and @jimgeraghty on today’s program, are wrong about the president’s infirmity, just have him sit for a single one hour or more interview with one semi-serious journo. Easiest thing in the world to prove is mental acuity.” “Until he has, put the references to decency in the pile marked ‘indecent invocations of decency,'” he concluded. “Americans should be shocked and then angry at the cover-up and its devastating consequences which continue to roll out in Afghanistan, Ukraine and across the globe and at home.” Political commentator Stephen L. Miller posted on X: “At the very least, Donald Trump does recognize and spend time with all of his grandchildren. Miller followed up and said, “Biden’s decency act doesn’t work anymore because of that and then pardoning his son after repeatedly telling the country he wouldn’t.” Federalist Senior Legal Correspondent Margot Cleveland responded: “Biden, yet again, proves he is not a decent man.” David Limbaugh, brother of the late Rush Limbaugh, responded to Biden’s remarks by sarcastically posting on X: “Biden — such a sweet, sweet man. Decent. Honorable. Incorruptible.”

A Florida fundraiser for President Joe Biden had a succinct estimate of President-elect Donald Trump’s talents, calling him a “f***ing genius.” A POLITICO report revolving around disaffected Democrats wondering if they should stop calling themselves Democrats and look for another label, featured politicians now calling themselves independents, including Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and two Democratic senators who already did so: Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, John Morgan, the Florida Biden fundraiser who is mulling running for governor as an independent with a new party called the “Capitalist Party,” commented vis-à-vis Trump, “I don’t know if Trump is a stable genius, but he’s a f***ing genius. He tapped into something the Republicans never saw, which was anger and populism on that side.” “I reached the conclusion that if you call yourself a Democrat, all the Republicans automatically line up against it. You call yourself a Republican, all the Democrats automatically line up against it,” Duggan stated. “And I really don’t think there’s a path forward for this state if you don’t get the reasonable folks in both parties to work together.” Dan Osborn, who ran unsuccessfully as an independent Senate candidate in Nebraska but still outpolled Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, stated of candidates running as independents: “That’s really what the country needs.” Trump’s political genius amply displayed itself with his phenomenal success in 2024 with groups heretofore aligned with the Democratic Party. “Voter surveys from the Associated Press show that the president-elect won 43 percent of the overall Latino vote. That’s an eight-point increase from 2020. And, this year, 48 percent of Latino men voted for Mr. Trump,” PBS noted. Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, explained, “You can’t let 10 to 15 million illegal entries into the country. No other nation has ever done that. And you would assume Latinos are in favor of open borders. Guess what? We’re not. And we proved it that we’re not. We want people to come here legally.” “Trump about doubled his share of young Black men – which helped him among key Democratic voting group. About 3 in 10 Black men under the age of 45 went for Trump, roughly double the number he got in 2020,” AP reported. “A larger percentage of unmarried women voted for President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election than in 2020 despite a major voting gender gap predicted, an exit poll shows,” Newsweek pointed out. “A CNN exit poll shows that fewer unmarried women voted for the Democratic nominee.”

Vice President Kamala Harris is a “young politician” who “will be back,” a former aide said on Monday, yet another sign that Harris could try to return to the political spotlight after losing the 2024 presidential contest to Donald Trump. Symone Sanders, who served as a senior adviser and chief spokeswoman to Harris before leaving the Biden administration in late 2021 and joining MSNBC the following year, made the comment during an appearance on the cable network. “I don’t think the world has seen the last of Vice President Kamala Harris,” Sanders said. “I don’t know how she will show up again, but she is a young politician who garnered over 75 million votes in this election, and she will be back.” POLITICO reported last month that Harris, who is 60, had been signaling to her confidants that she wants to keep her future political options open, including for a potential 2026 campaign for governor of California or a presidential run in 2028. Edward-Isaac Dovere, a senior reporter for CNN, later shared that Harris had been conveying to donors and other supporters, “You haven’t seen the last of me. I’m not going quietly into the night,” and her advisers were debating what that meant. Harris’ allies do not want her “final official act ever to be essentially certifying Donald Trump’s win,” Dovere said during an appearance on CNN’s “Inside Politics,” adding that they see the California governor’s race as being a “layup” for the vice president. A number of Democrats have already begun campaigns for California governor, but polling indicates Harris would have an edge if she ran. And a Puck News/Echelon Insights poll showed Harris being the top pick for the Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary. Two weeks ago, during a joint appearance at a Democratic National Committee (DNC) holiday reception in Washington, D.C., President Joe Biden discussed choosing Harris as his running mate and hinted at her potential future in politics. “She always served this country with purpose and integrity and she always will,” Biden said. The president then turned back to speak directly to Harris and declared, “You’re not going anywhere, kid, because we’re not going to let you go.” Prior to Biden’s remarks at the same event, Harris used her own speech to reassure fellow Democrats, insisting, “We are not defeated. Let’s be clear about that. We are strong.” She also said: “I promise you I will be with you every step of the way.”

A world champion at chess voluntarily disqualified himself on “principle” after being asked to comply with the competition’s dress code, but is now returning to the competition on Monday as the rules have been loosened. Magnus Carlsen, 34, dropped out of the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York on Friday, December 27 after being fined $200 and asked to change out of his blue jeans. But now jeans are sometimes permitted. International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement on Sunday that he would now allow World Blitz Championship tournament officials to consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, and other “elegant minor deviations” from the dress code, per AP. Dvorkovich said the incident highlighted the need for the organization “to ensure that our rules and their application reflect the evolving nature of chess as a global and accessible sport.” Carlsen, a Norwegian chess grandmaster, is a five-time World Rapid Chess Champion and the reigning seven-time World Blitz Chess Champion, People reported.   The International Chess Federation (FIDE) said in a statement on Friday that Carlsen “declined” to change clothing and was “not paired for round nine.” “This decision was made impartially and applies equally to all players,” the statement continued, noting that another player was fined earlier in the day for a different dress code violation. That player “complied, changed into approved attire, and continued to play in the tournament.” “The dress code regulations are drafted by members of the FIDE Athletes Commission, which is composed of professional players and experts. These rules have been in place for years and are well-known to all participants and are communicated to them ahead of each event. FIDE has also ensured that the players’ accommodation is within a short walking distance from the playing venue, making adherence to the rules more convenient.” The statement concluded, “FIDE remains committed to promoting chess and its values, including respect for the rules that all participants agree to follow.” Carlsen posted a photo of himself in the jeans on social media alongside the caption, “OOTD” (outfit of the day). OOTD pic.twitter.com/9reOP6zuJv — Magnus Carlsen (@MagnusCarlsen) December 28, 2024 Carlsen did an interview with the chess app Take Take Take on Saturday, saying he “barely had time” to change and mentioned that he offered not to wear jeans the next day but refused to comply on Friday as “a matter of principle.” “I said, ‘I’ll change tomorrow if that’s okay, I just didn’t even realize it today,’ but they said, ‘Well, you have to change now,’ and, well, at that point it became, you know, a bit of a matter of principle for me,” he told Take Take Take. “And yeah, so here we are.” “Honestly, I’m too old at this point to care too much. If this is what they [FIDE] want to do … I guess it goes both ways, right? Nobody wants to back down, and this is where we are. It’s fine by me,” Carlsen said.  Carlsen accused FIDE of pressuring other players to avoid the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, which was started by Jan Henric Buettner. He said the organization was “basically threatening them that they wouldn’t be able to play the world championship cycle if they played in Freestyle.” “So honestly my patience with [FIDE] was not very big to begin with, and it’s okay,” he said. “They can enforce their rules, that’s fine by me, and my response is that fine, then I’m out, like, f*** you.” Carlsen previously made headlines when he resigned from a chess tournament in 2022 after one move because he was playing against someone he suspected had cheated in a previous tournament.

Star actress Gal Gadot shared a gut-wrenching story on social media Sunday afternoon about a medical emergency she experienced while in her eighth month of pregnancy earlier this year. Gadot said that she struggled with deciding whether to tell the story but did because she wanted to “raise awareness and support others who may face something similar.” “In February, during my eighth month of pregnancy, I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my brain,” Gadot wrote in a post. “For weeks, I had endured excruciating headaches that confined me to bed, until I finally underwent an MRI that revealed the terrifying truth. In one moment, my family and I were faced with how fragile life can be. It was a stark reminder of how quickly everything can change, and in the midst of a difficult year, all I wanted was to hold on and live.” “We rushed to the hospital, and within hours, I underwent emergency surgery,” she continued. “My daughter, Ori, was born during that moment of uncertainty and fear. Her name, meaning ‘my light,’ wasn’t chosen by chance. Before the surgery, I told Jaron that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel.” Gadot thanked the doctors and medical professionals who helped save her life at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. “Today, I am fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life I’ve been given back,” she said. Gadot said she learned that people should listen to their bodies, as “even subtle changes often carry deeper meaning, and being attuned to your body can be life saving.” “Awareness matters,” she said. I” had no idea that 3 in 100,000 pregnant women in the 30s+ age group are diagnosed with CVT (develop a blood clot in the brain). It’s so important to identify early because it’s treatable. While rare, it’s a possibility, and knowing it exists is the first step to addressing it. Sharing this is not meant to frighten anyone but to empower. If even one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it will have been worth sharing.” “As we celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday of light and miracles, I reflect on the personal miracle I was granted,” she concluded. “My daughter, Ori, is a constant reminder of resilience, hope, and the strength we carry within. My wish is that we all find our light, experience our own miracles, and continue to advocate for our health and for one another.” pic.twitter.com/rg2Ix5x0TC — Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) December 29, 2024

The unintended appearance of an inflammatory ad in Washington D.C. comparing MAGA supporters to garbage has sparked significant controversy. The local transit agency is scrambling to distance itself from the ad, which mistakenly appeared to be part of a municipal cleanliness campaign. As Washingtonians react, the backdrop of political tension is further highlighted, alongside comments from President Biden that have fueled partisan divides. What action will follow, and what will this mean for the political landscape? Controversial Advertisement Stirs Public Anger The provocative ad, displayed on Washington D.C.’s transit system, likened MAGA hat wearers to garbage, complete with the tagline “Keep DC trash free.” This depiction has led to an outcry from the public and conservative groups. Misleadingly, the ad bore logos of the District of Columbia Department of Public Works and the Mayor’s Office of the Clean City program, creating confusion over its origin. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT DC) has firmly denied any involvement with the ad. It stated that the image was neither created, funded, nor authorized by any DC government entity. The agency is prioritizing the removal of the ads and has encouraged the public to report any similar sightings via the 311 service. Meanwhile, the origin of the ad remains a mystery, adding to the intrigue surrounding the incident. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in Washington, D.C., is working to remove a controversial transit ad that equated MAGA hat wearers to garbage. The ad, displayed near the Capitol, depicted a MAGA hat wearer holding a book titled "Project 2025" and included… pic.twitter.com/QRXPXLaclO — Tony Lane (@TonyLaneNV) December 29, 2024 Political Ramifications and Historical Context Reacting to the incident, Washingtonians might recall previous instances of misleading ads, such as in Philadelphia where unauthorized displays aimed to mislead public perception. Amidst these controversies, President Biden’s remarks during the 2024 election campaign have aggravated tensions. His comments, perceived as derogatory towards Trump supporters, have required clarification from the White House. Biden’s remarks followed a comedian’s quip at a Trump rally, igniting a backlash that underscored existing political divides. The White House clarified that Biden referred to “supporter rhetoric” rather than targeting all Trump supporters. Despite these attempts at damage control, the ensuing controversy highlights America’s fragile political climate. Can't believe I almost forgot this similar gem: did we ever get to the bottom of how fake Eagles ads endorsing Kamala were professionally installed at Philly bus stations magically without knowledge of the Eagles or SEPTA??? Supposedly ample CCTV footage didn't have any hints? https://t.co/JCSrWq4fAQ pic.twitter.com/Pldd15cJgY — Kush Desai (@K_SDesai) December 29, 2024 Ongoing Impact and Public Response Former President Trump responded to the contentious situation by posting a photograph of himself in a garbage truck, a satirical jab at Biden. This move exemplifies the sharply divided political dialogue currently prevalent across the nation. Such acts further emphasize the sensitivity and volatility surrounding political representation and public messaging. The implications of such provocative ads and statements are far-reaching, affecting federal and municipal interactions, and influencing public opinion. As tension persists, both sides of the political spectrum are left to grapple with the implications of free speech and the responsibilities of public communications. Whether these divisions will heal or harden remains a question resonating within the American political landscape. Sources: DC’s transportation agency scrambling to remove city ads likening MAGA supporters to garbage after uproar The post Provocative Ads Stir Tensions in Washington D.C.: A Deep Dive into Public Perception appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Elf is an iconic Christmas movie from 2003. With Will Ferrell, Bob Newhart, and James Caan heading up the cast list, it was destined for greatness. The list of megastars in the movie is almost endless. It’s one of those movies that people either love or hate, and it has very few in-between votes. The smiling Buddy the Elf is well-known by nearly everyone. When Will Ferrell sat in the stands at a Los Angeles Kings hockey game dressed as Buddy, people noticed. But there was a twist. Buddy the Elf isn't looking too good these days… pic.twitter.com/tGgo6KGFSf— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) December 30, 2024 Yes, Will Ferrell did attend the Kings game as Buddy, but he was slightly out of character. Buddy was a happy-go-lucky elf who was unbearably cheerful. The rendition that showed up at the hockey game looked a little spent. Not only was Will Ferrell sporting an unruly mop of gray hair, but he was looking surly. The final touch was a fake cigarette dangling from the elf’s mouth. He may have dressed like Buddy the Elf, but Will acted more like his movie bio-dad (the James Caan character). Image from X. Will Ferrell may have been upset that the Kings game wasn’t going well. The score sat at four-all for a bit, although the Kings won the game 5 – 4 against the Flyers. Perhaps the Flyers mascot, Gritty, was overly annoying? Whatever was going on, Will Ferrell was wearing the Buddy costume at the Kings game, but it seems he put the character’s persona in the penalty box. The general appearance and demeanor were a big break from typical Buddy banter. Perhaps being away from the North Pole for 21 years has hardened Buddy? Please share if you still enjoy watching “Buddy the Elf” every year. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Will Ferrell Reprises Iconic Role In Hilarious Fashion At Kings Game appeared first on InspireMore.

It’s been quite a year for baby animals. In 2024, we saw Moo Deng the pygmy hippo and Pesto the penguin completely take over the internet with their cuteness! However, we’ll need to make room in our hearts for one more precious critter before the year comes to a close. The San Antonio Zoo just welcomed a new resident, and he’s absolutely adorable. Meet Tupi the baby capybara! In a viral video on social media, the zoo managed to capture the sweetest footage of Tupi sharing a meal with his mom. It was way too cute seeing the two of them eat out of the same bowl! Well, technically the baby capybara was inside the bowl. As the San Antonio Zoo explained in their comments section, he wouldn’t have been able to reach the food otherwise! @sanantoniozoo Munching is a family business for Tupi the baby capybara! #animals #cuteanimals #babyanimals #fyp #cute ♬ original sound – San Antonio Zoo “Munching is a family business for Tupi the baby capybara,” read the video’s caption. Over three million people have viewed this heart-melting clip online. Commenters thought it was especially funny that Tupi had parked himself right on top of the snacks. “Oh to be a baby capybara sitting in a bowl of my favorite food,” wrote one user. Another joked, “He’s REALLY into his food.” WNCT tells us that Tupi came into the world on December 3, so he’s still quite young! He’s also the first baby capybara to be born at the San Antonio Zoo since 2000, which makes him quite special. Although this little animal has only been on the internet for a short time, people are falling in love fast. Another video from the San Antonio Zoo shows Tupi snuggling with his mom, and it has received over a million views. After watching this clip, social media users wanted nothing more than to cuddle with this baby capybara! @sanantoniozoo Baby capybara cuddles with Tupi! #animals #cuteanimals #capybara #babyanimals #cute ♬ original sound – San Antonio Zoo “What do I need to do to hold the baby?” one person asked. “How much of a donation?! I can’t handle the cuteness!” Another added, “I just wanna hold the baby once.” We’re not sure if this newcomer to the San Antonio Zoo will end up going quite as viral as his celebrity baby animal predecessors, but he’s certainly making an impression so far. We’re rooting for you, little guy! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post San Antonio Zoo Just Welcomed A Teeny Tiny Baby Capybara And The Internet Can’t Get Enough appeared first on InspireMore.

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