Politics

Donald Trump's usually the one getting mimicked, but the 47th prez was one doing the mimicking on Friday ... pulling off his best Mel Kiper Jr. impression, blasting NFL execs for failing to draft Deion Sanders' son!

Trump took to Truth Social to let his frustrations fly before the second round of the NFL Draft officially kicked off ... after 23-year-old Shedeur Sanders was NOT selected Thursday night.

"What is wrong with NFL owner, are they STUPID? Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the NFL. He's also a very good coach, streetwise and smart!" Trump wrote.

In a scene out of a Hollywood movie, a senior Russian general was killed when a car he was walking next to exploded ... and it's all on video.

The fatal car bombing went down in broad daylight Friday in Balashikha, Russia ... a city near Moscow.

Video shows a man who Russian authorities say is General Yaroslav Moskalik strolling down a sidewalk, when suddenly a parked car explodes ... killing him and leaving a bloody mess.

George Santos isn't looking to make any new friends behind bars if he's sentenced to serve prison time ... telling Matt Gaetz he's going to ask for solitary confinement.

The disgraced former NY congressman stopped by "The Matt Gaetz Show" on One American News Network Thursday to discuss fraud and identity theft charges ... telling Gaetz he's asking to serve only two years and hopes to spend the entirety of his sentence all by himself.

Santos says he's allowed to request protective custody because of who he is ... as a former member of Congress, he claims, he stood on defining issues that put him at risk.

Gisele Bündchen, Ivanka Trump and Karlie Kloss brought a ton of star power to a beach in Costa Rica this past weekend ... dressed in the proper revealing attire.

The tremendous trio hung around on the sand, surrounded by family members and chatting amicably -- with Ivanka seemingly breaking out into a big laugh.

Ivanka wore a bright blue bikini top for the day out ... adding a tropical floral skirt to the ensemble.

Roseanne Barr’s breaking her silence on "The Conners" TV series finale, which stirred the pot with a nod to her old character in a graveyard visit -- and interestingly, it looks like she's trying to find the silver lining in it all.

Jake Pentland, Roseanne’s son and rep, tells TMZ that while she definitely got screwed over and written out of her own revival show after a controversial tweet ... she and the fam are still glad "The Conners" crew got seven solid seasons of work out of the show she built.

Off the back of that, the family says there’s no need to dangle anyone’s job over her head anymore -- "The Conners" had their run, and that chapter’s officially closed.

Jon Cryer's relationship with Charlie Sheen hasn't always been smooth ... but, if he had to choose him or President Donald Trump to have their finger on the nuclear button, he says he's taking President Sheen every time.

The veteran actor stopped by the "The MeidasTouch Podcast," and he was asked about a comment he made years ago ... comparing then-candidate Trump to Charlie in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election.

Cryer said, "I have been pointing out, and I have been screaming to the rooftops, that Donald Trump is the Charlie Sheen of politics … I have to tell you, I love Charlie Sheen, I loved working with him when he was sober, but he was, he's full of s***. He has been full of s***, he has serious addiction. His addiction is obviously serious, drugs, but Trump is just addicted to feeling important."

Raymond Santana -- one of the wrongfully convicted Central Park Five -- is celebrating after a federal judge shut down President Donald Trump’s attempt to toss out the defamation lawsuit they filed against him.

TMZ caught up with Raymond in Harlem, NYC this week -- and he made it clear Trump’s been the main thorn in their side since 1989, when Trump ran full-page newspaper ads calling for their execution ... so the judge’s dismissal only proves their point of why they're suing in the first place.

Catch the clip -- Raymond makes it clear Trump's shown zero remorse over the years, even doubling down on their supposed guilt as recently as the 2024 presidential debate with Kamala Harris.

Jelly Roll is one step closer to getting his felon status dropped as he continues to distance himself from his troubled past.

The country singer -- who has been in the slammer more than three dozen times -- was endorsed for a pardon by the Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday following a 45-minute hearing.

He was present for the monumental meeting and seemed to be overjoyed after the vote was cast ... pictures show him hugging Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall. Hall shared the snaps on X, writing ... "A year ago, I wrote ⁦@GovBillLee asking for a full Pardon for Jason 'Jelly Roll' Deford…..today the Board unanimously recommended his Pardon. It’s now in the hands of our Governor."

Democrats going to war with President Trump over alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia makes perfect sense to D.L. Hughley, who says it's really a battle for what should matter most to all Americans.

Things got heated Tuesday on "TMZ Live" when Harvey suggested Abrego Garcia might not be the hill Democrats wanna die on ... considering he's been accused of beating his wife and having an affiliation with MS-13, an international criminal gang.

D.L. thinks you're missing the point if you think the case is just about one Maryland husband and dad ... he says it's about the Trump administration thinking it can "spirit away" anyone it wants without giving them their day in court.

Barack and Michelle Obama appear to be going strong despite ongoing rumors about the state of their marriage ... the former first couple was seen out at dinner Saturday night at Osteria Mozza, a fancy restaurant in Georgetown, in Washington, D.C.

The Obamas' periodic dinner outings have not put to rest rumors about marriage troubles and a possible divorce ... after Michelle was absent from some recent official events, and Barry himself was seen out to dinner without her in March.

The Obamas were warmly greeted by the crowd at the eatery Saturday, with cheers and a round of applause accompanying them as they walked to their table.

Love knows no boundaries -- nor bars -- 'cause Joe Exotic's just tied the knot in prison with fellow inmate Jorge Marquez, who's serving time for immigration-related issues.

The "Tiger King" star spilled the beans on IG Tuesday, sharing a pic with his much-younger hubby, all suited up for the big day, with the caption, "Never been more proud of someone. Meet my husband, Jorge Flores Maldonado."

There were a few congrats, but Joe seemed to anticipate some haters, so he threw in a warning in the comments -- "You know the rules. Be nice or get the 👢👢."

Leonardo DiCaprio was a big fan of the late Pope Francis — praising his work on environmental issues and recalling a story about their 2016 meeting.

The iconic actor took to Instagram on Monday and posted a heartfelt message, with two photos showing their get-together at the Vatican. In one pic, they're seen shaking hands -- in the other, they're leafing through books together.

Their meeting roughly coincided with the release of the 2016 documentary about climate change, "Before The Flood," which DiCaprio co-produced. As you know, Leo is a major environmental activist.

"Love on the Spectrum" star James Jones is fired up over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s autism comments -- and he's using his own story to shut down the BS and set the record straight.

In an IG clip, James said he was disheartened to hear the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary's comments -- making it clear that autism is not a disease, it's simply a neurologically different way of thinking, and it doesn't affect a person's ability to be independent.

James shut down the narrative RFK Jr. seems to be pushing -- saying while he may have struggled with social skills growing up, he's now thriving. James has held a steady job for years, drives just fine, and even navigates romantic relationships like anyone else.

Donald Trump just got torched -- literally -- at a Spanish festival, where his effigy was strung up and burned as part of their centuries-old Judas tradition … and they did not hold back.

Forget Chucky, this huge blonde Trump dummy -- dressed in a black suit and red tie -- was the real stuff of nightmares as it was paraded through the streets for the Quema de Judas Festival in Coripe, Spain, on Easter Sunday.

As per tradition, the effigy was hung from a tree, set on fire, and brutally blasted at close range by a group of rifle-wielding locals.

President Trump is remembering Pope Francis with some kind words ... and POTUS is making sure the late Pope's death is recognized across the country.

Trump just spoke at the White House Easter Egg Roll event Monday and he opened his remarks with a few words about Pope Francis, who died earlier this morning.

The Prez is remembering Francis as a good man who worked hard and "loved the world."

George Clooney is staying cool after Trump labeled him a "second-rate movie star" and "failed political pundit" -- and let’s just say, the shade didn’t exactly rattle his espresso.

The actor was chatting it up with Gayle King on "CBS Mornings" and had a laugh about the movie star jab, even joking it might be true -- no biggie. But, when it came to Trump’s political dig, Clooney didn’t hold back, delivering a direct and unapologetic response.

George made it crystal clear he doesn't give a flying flip about Trump’s opinion, saying it's not his job to please the president, 'cause his real job is to speak the truth every chance he gets.