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New Report Reveals Top Election Fraud Officer Lay Dead Outside DeSantis’s Office for 24 Minutes Before Receiving Help

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New records released by Florida state law enforcement revealed Florida’s director of the election security office, who died last year shortly after attending a meeting inside Governor Ron DeSantis’s office, was not approached for 24 minutes after dying outside the DeSantis office.

Election security director Pete Atonacci, 74, left a heated meeting in September of last year in a conference room inside the governor’s office.

Investigators revealed that Atonacci “abruptly got up from his seat and walked out” of the meeting after getting agitated.

Surveillance footage shows Atonacci leaving the conference room staggering at 1:46 pm; he soon fell and struck his head on a doorframe.

It wasn’t until 24 minutes later he received any aid.

Some meeting attendees were James C. Byrd, Florida’s secretary of state, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) officials, and several attorneys for DeSantis and Byrd.

Desantis was not reported as an attendee of the meeting.

Per USA Today:

Florida’s director of the controversial elections security office, who died last year right after a meeting in Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, lay unattended for 24 minutes before being found, new records released by state law enforcement show.

Pete Antonacci, 74, had left abruptly during a contentious meeting on Sept. 23 last year in a conference room in the governor’s office with 11 attendees, including Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Florida Department of Law Enforcement officials and attorneys for Byrd and DeSantis.

Antonacci, a native of Hialeah in Miami-Dade County, was known as a “Mr. Fix-it” for his wide-ranging roles in state government over the years. He had been named by DeSantis to head the recently-created and controversial Office of Elections Crimes and Security.

FDLE Director Scott McInerney, who was in the meeting, said an “agitated” Antonacci “abruptly” rose from his seat and walked out. There was no record of what was discussed during the meeting or what may have prompted Antonacci to exit the gathering alone.

Amtonacci’s wife and doctor told authorities that Pete had a history of cardiac issues and heart disease.

There is no suspected foul play.

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Democrat Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s Car Stolen Just Before Joe Biden’s Arrival for Campaign Event

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Democrat Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s car was stolen on Tuesday, just before Joe Biden arrived in the blue city.

Denver has been plagued with crime and rising auto thefts in recent years.

Biden landed in Denver Tuesday afternoon for a campaign event and was greeted by Johnston at Air Force One.

A spokesperson for Johnston’s office confirmed that his car was stolen but declined to offer additional details about what had happened — or where.

“The spokesperson declined to share more details about where it happened or what the vehicle looks like ‘to protect the safety of Mayor Johnston and his family.’ So it’s unclear whether the theft happened in Denver or elsewhere,” Fox31 reports.

According to the report, “Colorado’s auto theft rate climbed by the fastest rate in the nation from 2011 to 2020, jumping 144% during those years.”

“In Denver, the picture is no better, where rising auto theft makes up a large chunk of overall crime. That includes thefts at Denver International Airport, where police saw more theft than ever this year.”

Johnston himself had campaigned on addressing the issue of car theft.

Denverite reported in February:

Johnston wants to expand the use of surveillance technology on the roads to give cops the tools to reduce crime — license plate readers, halo cameras, and Shot Spotter — things Denver officers already employ far more than other cities.

And Johnston would push to change state law to make car theft a felony again, the legislature made certain auto theft crimes a misdemeanor. Gov. Jared Polis and state lawmakers are currently working on that this session.

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Transgender Influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Whose Partnership Tanked Bud Light, Named in Forbes’ ’30 Under 30’ List

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Forbes Magazine has named transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney on its “30 Under 30 Social Media” list — despite the TikTok star famously tanking the Bud Light brand earlier this year.

Mulvaney was listed at the top of the section celebrating “people, forces and companies shaping the creator economy.”

“The actress and LGBTQ+ activist gained viral fame with her ‘Days of Girlhood’ TikTok series, which documented her gender transition and drew more than 1 billion views,” Mulvaney’s profile on the list began.

“Whether somebody’s trans or not, I just hope they can watch my videos and feel inspired to unlock a new part of themselves,” Mulvaney told the magazine.

The profile continued, “Mulvaney, who was named a 2023 Forbes Top Creator and raked in an estimated $2 million in earnings last year, found herself at the center of an unexpected political crossfire after Bud Light paid her to post a video featuring a custom beer with her face on the can, sparking a widespread boycott of the brand. Nevertheless, she’s landed partnerships with companies like Nike and MAC, and she has urged brands to go beyond ‘just inclusive marketing’ to stand up for what’s right.”

Forbes noted that last year Mulvaney sat down with Joe Biden to discuss transgender issues. The activist-influencer said at the time, “I’m ready to step up and show that trans people are not going anywhere and that trans kids deserve a fighting chance to be their true selves.”

“I always want my followers to know it’s because of them that I’m in those rooms,” said Mulvaney, according to Forbes.

After Bud Light provided Mulvaney with a commemorative can to celebrate one year of “girlhood” in March, conservatives immediately began a boycott — one of the most influential political boycotts of all time.

Anheuser-Bush has lost over $27 billion in market value after partnering with Mulvaney.

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Ukraine Retreats From Key Areas In Donetsk While Kiev Is Wracked With Growing Turmoil

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The map above shows two key areas — Avdiivka (which is about the red dot titled “winter storm) and Kleshcheyevka (which is on the western outskirts of Bakhmut that sits just below the tag “Museum”) — that Ukraine has been clinging to tenaciously for more than 9 years. The news is not good for Ukraine. Its troops retreated from these areas today under heavy pressure from Russian forces. This should dispel the nonsense that there is some sort of stalemate. Nope. Russia is moving forward and Ukraine is falling back.

The following video provides dramatic footage of Russian soldiers attacking entrenched Ukrainians and rooting them out — i.e., killing, capturing and forcing a retreat.

In addition to the fighting on the frontlines, there are reports of escalating political intrigue, mayhem and attempted “murder” back in Kiev. We have been monitoring the power struggle between President Zelensky and General Zaluzhny, with rumors swirling that one or the other will be forced out before the end of the year. Today we have a confirmed report that someone poisoned the wife of Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief, Budanov.

“The information about the poisoning spread by the Ukrainian media “corresponds to reality”, he said in response to an enquiry from the Ukrainian branch of Radio Liberty. The wife of the Ukrainian intelligence chief “is now undergoing treatment, which is being completed,” Yusov added, promising to release more information later. Later, the former head of Ukraine’s foreign intelligence service, Valeriy Kondratyuk, told Ukrainian Radio NV that Budanova’s poisoning was “caused by arsenic and mercury”.

The cast of suspects is reminiscent of the movie, The Usual Suspects.

Plenty of people and organizations with motives. A true “who done it.” Naturally, the Ukrainian media immediately accused the Russians of this dastardly deed, positing that it was revenge for Budanov’s role in assassinating Russians, which included a journalist and Daria Dugina. Alternatively, some point the finger at General Zaluzhy’s crew because Budanov is suspected of being behind the recent birthday grenade death of Zaluzhny’s Chief of Staff. Then there is the Russian Nesting Doll explanation — i.e., this was staged to implicate Zaluzhny in order to add fuel to the movement to oust him. If you are watching from afar this is great entertainment, unless you’re Joe Biden or the members of NATO. If you are part of the Ukrainian hierarchy this is more than worrisome. Nothing distracts from the business of fighting a war like sowing fear and paranoia among the political and military leaders.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Blames City’s Illegal Immigrant Crisis on ‘Right Wing Extremism’ (VIDEO)

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Chicago’s useless left wing mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to blame the city’s illegal immigrant problem on right wing extremism.

Of course, the last time we checked, Joe Biden is in charge of the border, but Johnson can’t blame the leader of his party for the city’s problems.

He is taking a page right out of the same playbook that Ireland’s leaders are using right now. Everything is the fault of the evil right wing.

Transcript via Real Clear Politics:

CHICAGO MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON: It has to be better coordination. What we have seen is a raggedy form instituted by right-wing extremism. Everyone knows that the right-wing extremism in this country has targetted Democratically-ran cities and quite frankly, they’ve been very intentional about going after Democratically-ran cities that are led by people of color.

Their whole motivation is to create disruption and chaos because that’s what this particular party has been about. This is the same political party that did not want to accept that President Obama was actually an American. It’s the same Republican right-wing extremism that stormed the Capitol. It’s the same right-wing extremism that refuses to accept the results of the Civil War. It’s raggedy. It’s disrespectful it’s mean-spirited. It’s an unclean spirit, quite frankly.

So I got you. I got you. I just want to make sure that people understand what we’re facing. That’s why it’s so important that the faith community is leaning in at this moment. And so what what I’ve said, there has to be better coordination.

See the video below:

Chicago is in serious trouble. How long are voters going to put up with Jonson’s ridiculous excuses for what’s happening to their city?

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Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Now Living at San Diego Airport as California Runs Out of Places to Put People (VIDEO)

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California is already dealing with a massive homeless problem. That has now been made worse by a massive influx of illegal border crossers.

Hundreds of people are now living at San Diego airport because the state has no place left to put people.

All of this is just being allowed to happen and Biden is nowhere in sight.

FOX News reports:

Hundreds of migrants living in San Diego airport as California battles ‘unimaginable’ homeless crisis

Hundreds of migrants have taken up residence in the San Diego International Airport with “no place to go” as California shelters are filled to capacity with the state’s homeless population.

The mayor of El Cajon, California, called out state and federal government officials Tuesday for policies burdening his community.

“California has basically made it completely un-criminal to be homeless in California. And because of that, there’s no places in the shelters. There’s no places in the hospitals. There’s no place for them to go at all. And then you add to this new migrant crisis and things get out of control and people have nowhere to go,” Mayor Bill Wells told “FOX & Friends First.”

Over 300 migrants have been hunkering down at the airport in recent days waiting for flights out of the Golden State, which has a homeless population of approximately 172,000.

Wells said the San Diego area has been inundated with 42,000 migrants over the past two-and-a-half months, leading to “street releases” in his community.

“This is exacerbating our already unimaginable homeless crisis, which California has created,” Wells said.

In the video below, Mayor Wells says that they are getting no help from Governor Newsom or the federal government.

This is a disaster waiting to happen.

This situation just gets worse and worse.

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After Defaming Child with Deceptive ‘Blackface’ Photo, Deadspin Writer Deletes Deranged Tweet Doubling Down

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*Paging Nick Sandmann’s lawyers*

Deadspin writer Carron Phillips smeared an innocent child who attended Sunday’s Kansas City vs Las Vegas game by posting a deceptive photo of only one side of his face.


deceptive photo used by Carron Phillips

The little boy, who looks to be only 8 to 10 years old, attended a Kansas City Chiefs game with the team’s colors – black and red – painted on his face.

Deadspin writer Carron Phillips went after the innocent child and accused him of ‘hating’ black people and Native Americans at the same time.

“It takes a lot to disrespect two groups of people at once. But on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas, a Kansas City Chiefs fan found a way to hate Black people and the Native Americans at the same time.” Carron Phillips wrote.

Phillips also asked who ‘taught’ the child what they were wearing was appropriate (as if it’s any of his business what another person’s child wears).

How does Carron Phillips know what the child is wearing is inappropriate? It’s a costume. Furthermore, what if the child is Native American?

“The NFL needs to speak out against the Kansas City Chiefs fan in Black face, Native headdress,” Deadspin writer Carron Phillips wrote.

“They’re doubling up on the racism. Are you going to say anything, Roger Goodell?” he said.

Carron Phillips actually tried to defend his article attacking an innocent child and accused his critics of ‘hating Mexicans.’

“For the idiots in my mentions who are treating this as some harmless act because the other side of his face was painted red, I could make the argument that it makes it even worse,” Carron Phillips said on X in a since-deleted post.

Carron Phillips deleted the tweet.

Did he lawyer up?

This 2016 tweet from Carron Phillips is very telling…

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Bidenomics: Granite City Steel Shuts Down Plant in Illinois After it Was Reopened Under Donald Trump

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In March 2018 US Steel announced will restart two blast furnaces and recall 500 employees in Granite City, Illinois following President Trump’s decision to tax steel and aluminum imports.
A total of 800 new US steel and aluminum jobs were announced in two days.

In July 2018 President Trump traveled to Granite City, Illinois to speak to steelworkers at the US Steel plant that reopened earlier in the year.

Trump supporters lined the street to greet US President Donald Trump to the city.

After President Trump enacted tariffs on foreign steel imports U.S. Steel has decided to restart both furnaces, meaning the return of 800 jobs.

During Trump’s visit a local KSDK reporter spoke with one of the steelworkers at the Granite City plant.

The man said he is a third-generation steelworker and was out of work for two-and-a-half years.

He then cried as he spoke about President Trump and the life he has brought back to the western Illinois community.

US Steel Worker: It’s nice to know we got someone is fighting for us, to keep our jobs. It was rough for a lot of us.

KSDK reporter: If you had one thing to say to the people watching about President Trump what would you want them to know?

US Steel Worker: We’re back.

For the record, globalist Paul Ryan was against the Trump policy that brought back these jobs.

But in June 2022 US Steel announced they will likely cut 1,000 jobs at the Granite City plant.

And on Tuesday Granite Steel announced the facility would “indefinitely” idle primary operations at its Granite City facility.

Up to 1,000 employees will likely be laid off.

The difference between President Trump and Joe Biden could not be greater.

Trump reopened the plant. Joe Biden shut it down.

What a difference

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Wild Ride: 12-Year-Old in Michigan Leads Hour-Long Low-Speed Police Chase in Stolen Forklift — Hits 10 Parked Cars and Knocks Down Signs (VIDEO)

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A 12-year-old boy led law enforcement on a unique and slow-speed chase in Ann Arbor, Michigan, after stealing a heavy construction forklift and accidentally hitting around ten parked cars during the prolonged pursuit.

The chase, which hardly exceeded 20 miles per hour, created an unusual spectacle that resulted in substantial property damage but, fortunately, no physical injuries.

The Ann Arbor Police Department disclosed details of the bizarre incident that unfolded last Saturday.

At approximately 6:45 pm on November 25, 2023, the Ann Arbor Police Department was alerted to an attempted theft of a construction vehicle at Forsythe Middle School.

Within minutes, officers located the stolen Genie GTH-636 Telehandler—a heavy forklift weighing up to 35,000 pounds—being recklessly driven by the young boy without any lights.

Dashcam footage circulating on the Internet illustrates the boy zigzagging erratically on the streets and colliding with multiple parked vehicles, and even toppling street signs along the way.

Law enforcement’s pursuit was deliberate and careful, at speeds of 15 to 20 mph, as they kept their distance while following the oversized forklift with emergency lights and sirens blaring.

The pursuit continued until 7:18 pm when the juvenile crossed the M-14 bridge, exiting city limits.

Subsequently, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office took over the chase, which lasted until approximately 7:53 pm near M-14 and Gotfredson, where the young driver finally stopped.

The 12-year-old, whose identity remains confidential due to his age, was taken into custody and placed in a juvenile detention center. Remarkably, no one was injured during this unusual incident.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the juvenile had accessed the unlocked construction vehicle, with the key hidden inside the cab, at Forsyth Middle School.

“This was a very dangerous situation that could’ve easily ended with serious injuries. The incident remains an active and ongoing criminal investigation.”

WATCH:
Below is the full 30-minute police chase footage of the 12-year-old boy stealing a 35,000-pound forklift:

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National Christmas Tree Falls Over Near White House Two Days Before Biden is Set to Light

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High winds knocked down the National Christmas Tree outside the White House on Tuesday.

The tree was toppled just two days before Biden was set to light it for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony.

As of right now, the National Park Service is still determining if the tree is still salvageable.

This isn’t the first time this year the National Christmas Tree has faced trouble.

The first Christmas tree that was set up had to be replaced after it developed fungus.

LOOK:

Additional footage:

Per WUSA9:

Organizers are scrambling after powerful winds toppled the National Christmas Tree on Tuesday. According to the National Park Service, the tree already had to be replaced once this year after it was discovered the original tree planted for the ceremony developed a fungus.

At 2 p.m., NPS says the fully decorated tree fell after a large gust of wind came through the area. WUSA9 is being told the contractor is willing to come back and redecorate, but it is uncertain at this time if the tree is salvageable.

However, officials say the show will go on. With just two days away from the ceremony, the lighting is expected to bring entertainers and guests from all over–including WUSA9’s very own Annie Yu and Wisdom Martin.

After the tree was toppled, a crane had to be used to lift it back up.

See here:

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