Trump claims victory with many states still undeclared, hints at possible Supreme Court case

President Trump declared victory in multiple key battleground states early Wednesday, even though it remained unclear who had the votes to win, as Trump hinted the White House would push the Supreme Court to rule over disputed ballots, warning that a “very sad group of people” was trying to “disenfranchise” voters.

The president, speaking from the East Room of the White House, alongside first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence, thanked his supporters and touted “record” turnout.

“I want to thank the American people for their tremendous support. Millions and millions of people voted for us tonight and a very sad group of people is trying to disenfranchise that group of people and we will not stand for it,” Trump said. “We won't stand for it.”

Jen O’Malley Dillon, Joe Biden's campaign manager, said in a statement that Trump "does not decide the outcome of this election. Joe Biden does not decide the outcome of this election. The American people decide the outcome of this election. And the democratic process must and will continue until its conclusion."

The president was able to declare victory late Tuesday in battleground states of Florida, Ohio, and Iowa, and was able to clinch a big electoral win in traditionally red Texas, among other states, Fox News projected.

But, a number of key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and North Carolina, were too close to call.

“We won states we weren’t expecting to win,” Trump said. “Florida, we didn’t win it, we won it by a lot.”

“We won the great state of Ohio, we won Texas…It is also clear that we have won Georgia,” Trump said, despite that race not yet being called. “They’re never gonna catch us. They can’t catch us.”

The president said the same of North Carolina, saying he has “clearly won,” and again, that “they can’t catch us,” despite that race, too, not yet being called.

The president, and his campaign throughout the night, complained about the race in Arizona, which Fox News called for his rival, Democrat Joe Biden. The campaign, and the governor of Arizona, argued that some Election Day votes still needed to be counted.

“Arizona, we have a lot of life in that,” Trump said. “Somebody declared victory, and maybe it will be, but certainly there were a lot of votes out there that we could get. We’re now just getting into Trump territory and that could be overturned.”

The president shifted to Pennsylvania, and said he was “winning” in the state “by a tremendous amount of votes,” despite votes still being counted there.

“All of a sudden, I said, what happened to the election? It’s off,” Trump said. “You know what happened. They knew they couldn’t win, so they said, let’s go to court.”

Trump added that he predicted a legal battle, and said he has “been saying this since the day I heard there would be tens of millions of ballots sent,” referring to the unprecedented scale of mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“This is a fraud on the American public. This is an embarrassment on our country,” Trump said, referring to the votes not being called in key states.

“We were getting ready to win the election, frankly, we did win this election,” Trump said, adding that he wanted to “ensure the integrity” of the vote, and ensure the law is “used in a proper manner.”

“We’ll be going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Trump said. “We want all voting to stop. We don’t want them to find any ballots at 4:00 in the morning and add them to the list.”

He added: “It’s a very sad moment. To me, this is a very sad moment, and we will win this.”

“As far as I’m concerned, we already have won it,” Trump said.

Biden, speaking earlier in Wilmington, Del., said just after midnight that he was “on track to win this election.”

“Be patient,” Biden told supporters. “It ain’t over until every vote is counted—every ballot is counted.”

He added: “But we’re feeling good, we’re feeling good about where we are.”

Biden thanked supporters for their “patience,” and urged them to “keep the faith, guys.”

“We’re gonna win this,” Biden said.

Democrats New President, REALLY????

 

One America News Investigates – America: Open for Business

 

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Have you been lied to for the last eight months? What you are about to see could change your life. The following documentary was made with the help of doctors and medical scientists, but that won’t stop YouTube, Facebook and all the other tech giants from censoring it.

They don’t want you to know the truth, but that doesn’t matter because One America News is committed to exposing the truth wherever we find it. This program could be the most important 28 minutes of your life and, in fact, it could even save your life or the lives of your friends and family

One America’s Pearson Sharp takes an in-depth look at the pandemic to investigate the lockdown that doctors have said is much worse than the coronavirus ever was.

 https://www.oann.com/one-america-news-investigates-america-open-for-business/

D.C. Police arrest far-left rioters outside White House after scuffles break out

District of Columbia Metropolitan Police patrol as demonstrators march through the streets near the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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Police in Washington, D.C.arrested scores of far-left rioters outside the White House. On Tuesday, dozens of Democrat agitators gathered outside the White House in anticipation of the election results.

The protesters carried anti-Trump signs and chanted Democrat talking points while urging for a transition of power to Joe Biden. The rioters where seen scuffing with the police, which resulted in several detentions.Meanwhile, tensions are expected to continue into the coming week. This is the America that Democrats wanted you have.

 

Nigerians march in support of President Trump (Sad day in America when the Democrats are allow to steal the election.)

 

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A massive rally in support of President Trump recently took place in Nigeria in an unprecedented show of support. On Tuesday, hundreds of people took to the streets of Lagos with many of them stating the Trump administration has defended religious freedom and Christianity around the world.

The demonstrators praised President Trump for defeating the Islamic State. They noted that Nigeria needs another four years of a Trump presidency in the U.S. to defeat Boko Haram and other Islamic terrorists across the world.

“Trump’s message to Africa, to Nigeria is stop killing Christians,” said Kingsley Nwololo, a resident of Lagos. “And no other president talked, only him that gives the message, so it gives Christians hope here.”

Nigerians also said President Trump’s peacemaking efforts will defuse military tensions in Africa, which is still torn by tribal warfare and sectarian violence.

Meanwhile, a Pew Research Center poll released in January showed 58-percent of Nigerians had confidence in President Trump. Additionally, a Gallup survey found 56-percent of Nigerians approve of U.S. leadership.

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Businessman wagers $5M on Trump winning election: report

An unidentified British businessman apparently thinks President Trump will be re-elected and he’s willing to put his money where his mouth is, a report said.

The Sun newspaper reported Monday the ex-banker bet $5 million through private bookies located in Curacao and it is believed to be the largest political bet ever made. The report said the individual did his research and consulted with “Trump camp insiders.”

The bet can result in a $15 million payout, the report said.

Joe Biden continues to lead in national polls, but the Trump campaign appears optimistic and sees the polls tightening in the key battleground states. Fortune magazine reported Thomas Miller, a data scientist at Northwestern University who harvests data from the U.S. gaming venue PredictIt.org, said he is seeing “far and away the greatest volatility in the entire campaign.”

USA Today reported the 2020 presidential election is expected to involve more than $1 billion in bets offshore.

Betonline.ag, an offshore book, reported that there was more money gambled on the U.S. election than the Super Bowl on its site.

 

Hollywood rallies behind Biden, but Trump matches celebrity cash thanks to one showbiz leader

EXCLUSIVE: Democrat Joe Biden's record-breaking fundraising haul was aided by broad support from celebrities who have poured at least $13.1 million into boosting his White House bid.

Roughly 6,165 people involved in showbusiness and professional sports rallied behind the former vice president by donating to Biden's presidential campaign and pro-Biden political action committees, according to campaign finance data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics exclusively for Fox News.

In comparison, roughly 525 people in the entertainment world donated money to help reelect President Trump, the donor data through Oct. 14 shows.

While Trump, the former reality TV star, had far fewer celebrity backers for his reelection effort, he matched Biden's celebrity donor total of about $13 million thanks to one wealthy entertainment leader.

US President Donald Trump shakes Ike Perlmutter, CEO of Marvel Entertainment, hand before signing an executive order at the US Department of Veterans Affairs April 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. / AFP PHOTO / Brendan Smialowski (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Isaac "Ike" Perlmutter, chairman of Marvel Entertainment that produces action-hero movies, gave a pro-Trump super PAC $10.5 million in September to help boost Trump's efforts to win a second term. Perlmutter, a billionaire Israeli-American executive, lists Palm Beach County in Florida as his address and has wielded influence with Trump as a pal and member of the president's Mar-a-Lago club, according to ProPublica. Perlmutter donated to the pro-Trump America First Action group. 

In total, data obtained by Fox News tracked $26.3 million in donations from nearly 6,700 individuals who listed an occupation related to show business or professional sports who gave to Trump or Biden's presidential campaign or other groups supporting them. 

By far, the largest pro-Biden and pro-Trump fundraising committees are the candidates' campaigns themselves, but they are supported by outside groups that have fewer restrictions on donation limits.

The main pro-Biden groups tracked in the data include Priorities USA Action, Future Forward USA, American Bridge 21st Century, Unite the Country and Independence USA PAC. The biggest pro-Trump outside groups tracked in the data are America First Action, Preserve America PAC, Committee to Defend the President and Great America PAC.

If you take away the high-dollar super PAC checks, Biden has raised just under $8 million from celebrities and Trump only $660,000. Contributions directly to Biden and Trump's campaigns are capped at a max of $5,600 per individual, whereas super PACs can raise unlimited funds from individuals. 

CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 19: Jay DeMarcus of the band Rascal Flatts performs at DTE Energy Center on September 19, 2019 in Clarkston, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images) DeMarcus donated money for Trump's reelection.

The research was compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics by searching Biden and Trump donations by occupations related to Hollywood, entertainment and professional athletes -- such as actors, actresses, producers, directors and more. The imperfect donor list includes lesser-known actors and people working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry and may have omitted some big-name stars depending on how they listed their profession on campaign finance forms. 

But the data provides a concrete look into how celebrities are favoring the presidential candidates. Beyond a bevy of Hollywood actors and celebrity A-listers posting their support for Biden on social media, there is a broad effort among the entertainment community to put their money where their mouth is. Trump has far fewer donors in show business, but thanks to the checks of a few well-off individuals to super PACs, Trump is holding his own with celebrity cash. 

Perlmutter is by far the most generous individual donor from the entertainment industry from either the GOP or Democratic side. Another big-name Trump donor is Woody Johnson, the billionaire co-owner of the New York Jets NFL football team who Trump appointed as ambassador to the United Kingdom. Johnson donated $1 million to the America First Action super PAC in May, records show. 

UFC's Dana White

Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and public supporter of Trump, also gave $1 million to America First Action. 

Trump hasn’t garnered much support from Hollywood, but he has a few professional athletes, NFL owners and entertainers in his corner.

NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner Edward Glazer and Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown each donated $5,600 to Trump. Mike Priefer, the special teams coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, also pitched in $500.

Athletes who donated money to help Trump’s reelection include Derek Holland, a professional baseball free agent who most recently pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates; Richie Incognito, an offensive guard for the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, Bryan Bulaga, an offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers; and Zack Cozart, who played for the Los Angeles Angels.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 22: Richie Incognito #64 of the Oakland Raiders leves the field after a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Raiders 34-14. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Actor Randy Quaid pitched in $750 for Trump, former General Hospital star Chad Brannon donated $2,100 and Jay Demarcus, of the country group Rascal Flatts, donated $500 to Trump in June, records show.

But Biden, by far, was buoyed by many more donors thanks to liberal Hollywood backers. He netted about 92 percent of the nearly 6,700 donors related to the show business, sports and entertainment industries.

Director Steven Spielberg speaks during an Apple special event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, U.S., March 25, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Lam - HP1EF3P1FPZPA

The largest Democratic donations for Biden came from famed filmmaker Steven Spielberg and his wife, retired actress Kate Capshaw, who together gave more than $2.5 million to three super PACs supporting Biden and directly to his campaign. Their money was largely spent on three pro-Biden outside groups Pacronym ($1 million combined from the couple), Priorities USA Action ($1 million) and American Bridge 21st Century ($500,000).

The next biggest celebrity donor was “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane who gave $700,000 to pro-Biden Priorities USA Action. 

New York theater producer Edward “Ted” Snowdon donated more than $255,000 to American Bridge 21st Century and to the Biden campaign and Los Angeles TV producer Marcy Carsey donated more than $200,000 to the same groups. Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of Dreamworks Animation, donated $200,000 that was split between two anti-Trump groups.

Actor Seth MacFarlane poses at the world premiere of the film "Sing" in Los Angeles, California, December 3, 2016. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

“Friends” co-creator Marta Kauffman donated $130,000 for pro-Biden efforts and businessman and film producer Sidney Kimmel gave more than $100,000. Tom Werner, Boston Red Sox chairman and TV producer, donated nearly $80,000.

Also supporting Biden from the sports world were Arn Tellem, vice chairman of the Detroit Pistons, who gave more than $18,000; Christina Weiss Lurie, film producer and part owner of NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, who gave $15,600. Larry Lucchino, former president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, gave $12,800. Other Biden donors include Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II, sportscaster Suzyn Waldman, NBA Coach Stan Van Gundy, Pittsburgh Penguins President and CEO David Morehouse, Chicago Bears football player Bobby Massie and baseball manager Rocco Baldelli, records show.

Dozens of celebrities rallied behind Biden for his White House bid and gave thousands of dollars to help him. Among the biggest donors are moviemaker Rob Reiner ($15,600), musician John Legend ($14,200), actress Rene Russo $11,167), filmmaker Judd Apatow ($10,000), actor Edward Norton ($8,400) and author and TV host Padma Lakshmi ($8,000).

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JANUARY 21: Presenter Jerry Springer on stage at the 2nd Annual Global TV Demand Awards at Fontainebleau Hotel on January 21, 2020 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Parrot Analytics)

Among the other actors and actresses who gave at least $5,600 were Alyssa Milano, Annette Bening, Rita Wilson, George Clooney, Mindy Kaling, Kathy Bates, Drew Carey, Sarah Paulson, Ed Helms, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Garner and Bette Midler. Others who donated at least $5,600 for Biden were producer and director Ryan Murphy, TV creator Shonda Rhimes, singer Barbra Streisand and filmmaker Tyler Perry.

Shia LaBeouf poses backstage with his 2019 Hollywood Breakthrough Screenwriter Award for "Honey Boy." REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

Celebrities who pitched in somewhere between $5,500 and $2,800 included actors Lily Tomlin, Shia LaBeouf, Laurie Metcalf, Sam Waterston, George Takei; Dustin Hoffman, Debra Messing, Kate Hudson, Taraji Henson, Lucy Liu, Kyra Sedgwick, Sterling Brown, Ben Stiller, Candice Bergen, comedian Wanda Sykes and filmmaker Patty Jenkins.

Biden 2020 donors also included TV hosts Dave Letterman, Jerry Springer and chef Rachael Ray. A "James Kimmel" from California who listed ABC as his employer and his job as broadcaster donated $3,800 to Biden this year, too.  A rep for late-night host Jimmy Kimmel did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 15: Rachael Ray is seen outside Good Morning America on January 15, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

Other celebrities to gave at least $1,000 to support Biden include Sally Field, Mark Ruffalo, Val Kilmer, Helen Hunt, Glenn Close, comedian Phoebe Robinson, Josh Gad, Steve Buscemi, Tom Hanks, comedian Amy Schumer, Sharon Stone, Meredith Baxter, Edie Falco, Allison Janney, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Affleck and Jane Fonda.

Some studio and talent executives also wrote checks for Biden. His well-connected backers include Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige; Alan F. Horn, co-chairman of Walt Disney Studios; MGM film group chairman Michael De Luca; Jeremy Zimmer, CEO of United Talent Agency, and Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, records show.

The high-profile endorsements and campaign cash are still just a drop in the bucket to the massive 2020 spending effort. The Center for Responsive Politics projects the total cost of the 2020 election will nearly hit an unprecedented $14 billion, making it the most expensive election in history and twice as expensive as the previous presidential election cycle.

 

Hannity: Democrats in a 'full-fledged panic' after Trump barnstorms swing states to massive crowds

Democrats are in a "full-fledged panic" Monday night after President Trump held a series of rallies with massive turnout across the Upper Midwest over the past few days, Sean Hannity claimed. 

The "Hannity" host added that Democrats are "feverishly [and at the] last second all of a sudden trying to add events in Pennsylvania and Michigan tonight and tomorrow."

"Full-fledged panic has set in," Hannity emphasized, "and the reason, I have been told by Democrats -- I actually have sources within the Democratic Party -- they are watching the size and the magnitude and the passion and enthusiasm of every single Donald Trump rally, and it has them rocked to their inner core.

"Every Democratic operative in the country is like, 'What did we just do?' And, by the way, it has now dawned on all of them that President Trump can absolutely win Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan again."

Furthermore, Hannity claimed, "insiders within the Democratic Party have pointed to what is a significant, dramatic polling decline that started after the second debate and has gone on all weekend long. Minorities and young people ... in record-breaking numbers seem to be breaking for Donald Trump. Older people that were cautious on COVID are now returning to the Trump camp as well."

However, the host added that polls are largely moot at this point, and that the only way to help ensure Trump's reelection is to go out and vote on Tuesday.

"I can tell you this, Donald Trump absolutely can get reelected," he said. "What does it mean for we the people? It means we cannot control the outcome of what the polls are. You can control doing your part. That means all of you voting, that means participating in the election.

"You don't want Biden's socialist hellhole and you don't want the loss of freedom and you don't want the destruction of capitalism and you don't want amnesty and you don't want the Supreme Court packed and you don't want four additional Democratic senators. Every one of you need to do your part and vote, and President Trump is doing his part obviously."