Even though official tallies from all 15,000 voting stations in Venezuela have yet to be released, Nicolás Maduro, the socialist president of Venezuela, has been declared the winner of this weekend's election, prompting international leaders — including the secretary of state in the Biden-Harris administration — to question the results.On Saturday, Venezuelans began gathering in long lines, waiting for the chance to cast their votes for their nation's next president sometime on Sunday. They had two options: Maduro, who came into power in 2013 following the death of socialist dictator Hugo Chávez, and Edmundo González Urrutia, a 74-year-old political neophyte who became the opposition leader after María Corina Machado was disqualified from running a year ago "for being involved ... in the corruption plot orchestrated by the usurper Juan Guaido."Guaido ran against Maduro in the 2018 presidential election and was even recognized as the winner by several foreign leaders, though Maduro was ultimately declared the official winner.'Look at what happens when c*mmunism takes hold. This is what Kamala wants. She must be stopped!'The results of the 2024 election began to be tallied on Sunday evening, and Urrutia and his supporters were encouraged when early returns suggested a landslide victory. According to Machado, the tallies she and her group viewed — representing about 40% of the total vote — showed Urrutia with "70% of the votes in this election, and Maduro 30%."Later that night, Venezuelan authorities reportedly stopped sharing the official results with the opposition, and workers still had not closed the polls an hour after the scheduled closing time.Then, just after midnight, the reportedly Maduro-friendly National Electoral Council announced that, with 80% of the votes tabulated, Maduro held an insurmountable lead over Urrutia, 51.2% to 44.2%. The president of the Council, whom El País described as "a personal friend of Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores," called the results "irreversible.""I can say before the world that I am the re-elected president of Venezuela," Maduro said from Miraflores Palace, the seat of the Venezuelan government.Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel soon congratulated his "brother" Maduro. "Today the dignity and courage of the Venezuelan people triumphed over pressure and manipulation," Díaz-Canel posted to X at 12:19 a.m.Russian President Vladimir Putin also extended a congratulatory message, claiming that Maduro is "always a welcome guest on Russian soil."Other foreign leaders, however, are troubled by the secretive nature of the vote-counting process.Rodrigo Chaves Robles, the president of Costa Rica, slammed the results of the election as "fraudulent" and "categorically reputiate[d]" them. "We will work with democratic governments of the continent and international organizations to ensure that the sacred will of the Venezuelan people is respected," Robles said.Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren said his country "will refrain from recognizing any result" until a thorough "examination of all the minutes" has been conducted and "the opinion of international observers" has been publicly shared. Spain’s foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, likewise demanded "total transparency" regarding the election results.Argentina President Javier Milei called Maduro a "sociopath" and a "dictator." Even Antony Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state in the Biden-Harris administration, has expressed "serious concerns" about Maduro's supposed victory. "We have seen the announcement just a short while ago by the Venezuelan Electoral Commission," Blinken said in a statement while visiting Tokyo. "We have serious concerns that the result announced does not reflect the will or the votes of the Venezuelan people."Hours before the Venezuelan polls closed, likely Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted: "The United States stands with the people of Venezuela who expressed their voice in today’s historic presidential election. The will of the Venezuelan people must be respected. Despite the many challenges, we will continue to work toward a more democratic, prosperous, and secure future for the people of Venezuela."As might be expected, X users took Harris to task in the comments:"Look at what happens when c*mmunism takes hold. This is what Kamala wants. She must be stopped!" said one popular comment."The US will become Venezuela if trump is not elected," added another."Commie-la Harris is America’s Hugo Chavez. She wants to take America down the same road," quipped yet another.As of Monday morning, neither Harris nor Biden has made additional remarks about the Venezuelan election.For now, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado still considers Urrutia the true winner. "Venezuela has a new president-elect and he is Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. We won! And everybody knows it. I want you to know that this has been something so overwhelming and great that we have won in all sectors of the country," she said.Like Blaze News? 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NFL kicker Harrison Butker gave a concise response to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, referring to a Bible passage about mocking God.The opening ceremony for the 2024 summer games received worldwide backlash for its apparent mockery of Christianity and its plethora of drag queens, transgender people, and activists throughout the presentation. The shocking imagery overshadowed celebrity appearances from the likes of singers Celine Dion and Lady Gaga and appearances by beloved artists like Snoop Dogg, who were meant to bring more viewers to the games.Instead, viewers got a naked man in blue paint, men with beards dressed as women, and a mockery of Christianity that Butker seemingly took offense to."'Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For what things a man shall sow, those also shall he reap,'" the Kansas City Chiefs player wrote. "'For he that soweth in his flesh, of the flesh also shall reap corruption. But he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall reap life everlasting.' Galatians 6:7-8," he concluded.Besides being one of the most trusted kickers in the NFL, Butker has also made headlines for a May 2024 speech at a Catholic university that promoted traditional values and attacked woke culture.The kicker became a target for leftist activists who did not support the idea of a nuclear family.'Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group.'Later that night, Butker was joined by former NFL quarterback Luke McCown, who referred to the opening ceremonies as "filth," adding that he was "disappointed but not surprised.""But know this.. There was a last supper that led to an empty tomb. A tomb that for three days held the body of the God-man Jesus who just prior to the tomb, indeed had a last supper with his disciples before he willingly climbed on a cross."McCown went on to teach about the Last Supper and encouraged fans to read more of the Bible. — (@) Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps later said that it should have been obvious that the opening ceremony wasn't meant to be offensive to Christians or Catholics. "Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group. [The opening ceremony] tried to celebrate community tolerance," she said, per Reuters. "We believe this ambition was achieved. If people have taken any offence we are really sorry."The opening ceremony's director, Thomas Jolly, said the Last Supper was not the inspiration for the presentation:"You will never find in my work a desire to denigrate anyone or anything," Jolly reportedly said.According to Fox News, one of the drag queens involved in the opening ceremony acknowledged that the "opening ceremony did ruffle some feathers.""I LOVE it," the entertainer wrote. "You know why? Because the Olympics are the biggest stage in the world and us queer people have always been the audience of other people’s life and achievement and it is time that we are welcome in the space.""And remember, to the ones that had their feathers ruffled seeing queerness on their screen: WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE," he wrote on Instagram.It has also been reported that another activist was present during the faux-supper presentation, a DJ named Barbara Butch.Butch is reportedly a well-known gay activist, who actually refers to herself as a "love activist" and promotes diversity and body positivity."I'm a love activist, DJ, and producer based in Paris," she said during the Olympics, according to India Today. "My aim is to unite people, gather humans, and share love through music for all of us to dance and make our hearts beat in unison! Music sounds better with all of us!"Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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WASHINGTON, DC—In a groundbreaking revelation, 51 former intelligence officials have issued a statement declaring that rumors of Donald Trump ever having been President of the United States are nothing more than “Russian disinformation.” “This has the classic earmarks of a Russian disinformation campaign,” stated former CIA Director John Brennan. “We’ve seen this before with Hunter Biden’s laptop. Now, they want us to believe that Donald Trump was actually president. It’s absurd.” The officials’ statement, meticulously detailed and confidently presented, suggests that the entire period from 2017 to 2021 was an elaborate hoax orchestrated by Russian intelligence to sow discord and confusion within the United States. Adam Schiff, former Chair of the House Intelligence Committee, added his voice to the chorus of denial. “We have hard evidence that will eventually come out proving that this so-called Trump presidency never happened. It’s all part of a sophisticated Russian scheme.” The letter claims that all video footage, photographs, and news reports from the past four years were digitally altered or completely fabricated. “The Russians are masters of deepfake technology,” Brennan explained. “They’ve made us believe in a reality that never existed. In reality, Donald Duck was the 45th president of the United States.” Reactions from the public have been mixed. Some citizens have expressed relief, happy to believe that the tumultuous Trump years were nothing but a bad dream. “It makes sense now,” said one New Yorker. “The last four years felt like a nightmare. Now we know why.” Others, however, are skeptical. “If Trump was never president, then who was?” questioned a confused Midwesterner. “I distinctly remember voting in 2016. Was that all fake too?” The officials provided no clear alternative explanation for the events of the last four years, leaving many questions unanswered. Nevertheless, their confidence in the Russian disinformation narrative remains unshaken. In an ironic twist, the FBI has announced it will be investigating the origins of this latest disinformation campaign. “We need to get to the bottom of this,” said an unnamed FBI source. “It’s crucial that the American public knows the truth, whatever that may be.” Meanwhile, former President Trump, or perhaps we should say ‘alleged’ former President Trump, responded to the claims via his social media platform. “More FAKE NEWS from the deep state! Sad!” he wrote, before promptly being flagged for spreading misinformation. As the debate rages on, one thing is certain: in the era of disinformation, truth is stranger than fiction, and fiction is often mistaken for reality. The post BREAKING: 51 former intelligence officials report that rumors that Donald Trump was ever president are ‘Russian disinformation’ appeared first on Genesius Times.

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As the new season of Wheel of Fortune commences without Pat Sajak as co-host, fans have sat tight not just for the competition but also to observe how well Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest get along in anchoring the game show. From commentaries on social media, it appears many viewers have yet to accept the reality of Sajak’s exit. Vanna and Ryan appeared on the Wheel of Fortune stage looking gorgeous, with the latter in a well-tailored suit and Vanna in a single-shoulder ankle-length dress. Vanna complemented the look with a full face of makeup, minimalist jewelry and her lush blonde hair in a center part blowout. Viewers react to first ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ episode with Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Vanna White (@officialvannawhite) Vanna indulged Wheel of Fortune fans by sharing a behind-the-scenes look ahead of the episode. She sat in a chair wearing a wine-colored bathrobe as the glam team got her ready while Ryan was getting set to walk upstage hand-in-hand with his new co-host. RELATED: Vanna White Seemingly Addresses Feud Between Her And Ryan Seacrest Fans took to Vanna’s comment section, giving mixed reactions ranging from excitement to curiosity over how well they would perform. “Pat will be missed. No one can fill his shoes,” someone wrote. “This will take some getting used to! We miss you, Pat,” another added. WHEEL OF FORTUNE, Vanna White, Pat Sajak, 1975-. © Sony Pictures TV / Courtesy: Everett Collection Although Pat’s four-decade run on Wheel of Fortune has come to a much-expected end, he will be back to host Celebrity Wheel of Fortune this fall and be the game show’s producer for a bit longer. Vanna and Ryan seem to have found a middle ground as they usher in a new era. Instagram Rumor has it that Sajak and Ryan are not on good terms, and the 77-year-old has yet to help Ryan. A source claims that Sajak was rudely kicked off the show, hence his passive resentment towards Ryan and his getting replaced. Contrary to speculation, Sajak is probably just enjoying life as a recent retiree and trusts Ryan to do a good job, given his wealth of showbiz experience. Click for next Article The post Vanna White And Ryan Seacrest’s First Episode Together Just Aired, And Results Are In appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A