Kevin Sorbo I Get Trump Mocking Ford ... Some Women are #MeToo Hypocrites
Kevin Sorbo thinks the #MeToo movement is a double-edged sword -- it's helpful to women but unfair to the accused -- and that's why President Trump went after Dr. Christine Ford so hard during his rally.
We got TV's Hercules Wednesday at LAX and asked him about Trump mocking Ford, and whether it was appropriate to so publicly pick a side during the FBI probe into her sexual assault claim.
Sorbo sidestepped a direct response, but said it was "sad" and "scary" that anyone can be accused of anything these days and they're no longer innocent 'til proven guilty. To that point, he said he's witnessed "hypocritical" women in showbiz who are using the #MeToo movement as a shield to make false allegations.
Kevin admitted many women really have been abused and he found that pathetic, but he wanted there to be a way to support both accusers and the accused.
As for how to accomplish that? He suggested we dig into his old Herc wardrobe.
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Michael Steele Hey, America ... Don't Get Used to President Trump!!!
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Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele is adamant Donald Trump and his base don't accurately represent American values, and as evidenced by his controversial messaging in Mississippi.
We got Steele on Capitol Hill Wednesday afternoon and wondered what the prominent Republican had to say about the Prez mocking Dr. Christine Ford at Tuesday night's rally. ICYMI ... Trump intimated Ford belongs to a group of "really evil people" set on destroying his SCOTUS nominee, Brett Kavanaugh.
Steele RIPPED 45, calling what he said about Dr. Ford ... stupid, wrong and "disrespectful of the office." As for the crowd cheering as the President went off on Ford, Steele had one word for them ... and it wasn't a kind one.
The only upside in Steele's opinion ... this won't go on much longer.
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President Trump Mocks Dr. Christine Ford ... Suggests She's 'Evil'
Donald Trump was bitching about due process Tuesday, but just hours later made a mockery of his FBI investigation by essentially calling Dr. Christine Blasey Ford a fraud.
POTUS mocked Dr. Ford at a rally in Mississippi Tuesday night, before intimating she belongs to a group of "really evil people" set out to destroy other people's lives ... like Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Trump was egged on by his Mississippi supporters, as he repeatedly made fun of Ford's testimony about being sexually assaulted by Kavanaugh ... specifically her claim that she only had one beer at the party where it allegedly took place.
Trump's point -- we think -- is Ford's claims aren't credible because she can't remember many details about the alleged incident.
Earlier in the day, Trump bemoaned what he says has become the marching orders in the #MeToo movement -- guilty until proven innocent.
He apparently believes it's okay to short-circuit the legal process -- in this case the FBI investigation he authorized -- and just jump to the conclusion Ford must be a liar.
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Lindsey Graham Supports Kaep, Trump Summit Could 'Bring the Country Together'
Senator Lindsey Graham says he LOVES Kanye West's idea of bringing Colin Kaepernick and Donald Trump together ... explaining, "I want to watch football without feeling guilty about it."
And get this ... it sounds like the Republican senator from South Carolina is actually on the same page with Colin when it comes to the reasons for his kneeling protest.
Graham told us he believes there's real work to be done when it comes to sentencing reform and prison reform -- particularly when it comes to black and Hispanic men.
As Colin has previously explained ... the point of his kneeling demonstration was to shine a spotlight on the mistreatment of minorities -- especially when it comes to the justice system.
"I want to work on sentencing reform, prison reform," Graham says ... "A lot of people in jail for a long period of time. African-American males, Hispanic males, particularly. Three strikes and you're out has been pretty hard. So, might be something we can all work on that would bring us together."
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Graham explains the one major issue he has with Kaepernick is not standing for the flag -- but he clearly believes a White House summit could benefit both sides.
"Anything that will bring the country together."
And, Lindsey isn't the only one who feels this way -- we also spoke with ex-NFL star Marcellus Wiley who says a Kaepernick, Trump meeting would be a "great thing."
"Anyone that you have a difference with that has power, you should get in a room with them and try to find mutual ground and mutual agreement," Wiley said Monday night in Beverly Hills.
"No matter what side you're on, grab the person that you call 'adversary' and try to come to some mutual agreement."
"We're all sitting here on this same planet, coexisting ... so it would be great if we could coexist in some of these powerful meeting rooms and get our figures together.
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Kanye West Pro-Trump Rant on 'SNL'
10:29 AM PT -- A lot of people might've been upset with Kanye's MAGA fashion choice on 'SNL,' but one person who's coming to his defense ... none other than President Trump himself. The Prez tweeted Sunday that he no longer watches SNL, and called it a political ad for Dems. He then shouted out Kanye saying ... "Word is that Kanye West, who put on a MAGA hat after the show (despite being told “no”), was great. He’s leading the charge!"
Like many, I don’t watch Saturday Night Live (even though I past hosted it) - no longer funny, no talent or charm. It is just a political ad for the Dems. Word is that Kanye West, who put on a MAGA hat after the show (despite being told “no”), was great. He’s leading the charge!
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Kanye West went on 'SNL' Saturday night ... but viewers didn't see it.
After guest host Adam Driver signed off, Kanye grabbed the mic and turned the stage into a bully pulpit, bitterly complaining producers were trying to muzzle him and deny him free speech and expression.
Kanye said he was pressured not to come on stage wearing what is now his signature "Make America Great Again" hat.
He complained the liberal news media along with others were painting a one-sided picture of the political and social landscape in America. Kanye vowed no one would tell him what he could say or think.
He mocked those who said he was in a "sunken place," and then broke into song.
Adam Driver reportedly walked off stage after he awkwardly stood in the corner.
We got Kanye and Kim after 'SNL' and they were mum. He wouldn't say why his name is now officially Ye.
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Omarosa Kavanaugh Showed His Dark Side ... Good Distraction for Trump Though
Omarosa believes all the crying and shouting Brett Kavanaugh did during this week's Senate hearing proves he's got 2 sides, but as long as everyone's focused on him ... it's a win for the Prez.
We got Omarosa at the Reagan National Airport in D.C. Saturday and asked about her tweet, which questioned how President Trump would react to his Supreme Court nominee crying during his testimony.
I wonder how #45 is reacting to Kavanaugh’s crying. #45 hates for men to show any sign of weakness. pic.twitter.com/EYCTbJvCFw
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She says Kavanaugh's display showed an angry, aggressive side ... and even POTUS can't dispute that. Brett's fondness for drinking beer might be another strike against him with 45 too.
Then again, O says Kavanaugh's Supreme Court drama is exactly what Trump wants right now ... because it keeps everyone from focusing on the Russia investigation.
As we reported ... the Senate Judiciary Committee voted yes to recommend Kavanaugh be confirmed to the Supreme Court Friday, but there will also be an FBI investigation into the sexual assault allegations made against him by Dr. Christine Ford.
Senator Jeff Flake called for it right before the committee voted to recommend confirmation.
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Kanye West MAGA Hat with Kaepernick Shirt? ... Yeah.
9:55 AM PT -- Kanye just explained to the group he's redesigned the MAGA hat ... changing the brim and the shape of the front of it. He also says he's put "positive energy" in the hat.
“But it’s my hat, I redesigned it. I changed the brim, I mean I changed the shape right here and I put positive energy into the hat.” @kanyewest at the @thefader offices this morning.
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Can you support both Donald Trump and Colin Kaepernick at the same time?
Kanye West believes you can ...
The rapper rolled over to the offices of The Fader on Thursday in Trump's "Make America Great Again" hat ... while wearing a sweatshirt with Kaep's name spelled out across the chest.
Is he making a point about how he can see both sides? Is he just out of clean laundry?
Remember, Trump famously referred to Colin as a "son of a bitch" and called for NFL owners to fire all players who didn't stand for the national anthem.
But, Ye applauded Nike for signing Kaep to a deal recently -- saying, "I stand for giving everyone a voice."
He added, "Adidas giving me a voice and Nike giving Colin voice on a big business level makes the world a more advanced place."
[h/t Andy Cohn]
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President Trump U.S. Shells Out $2.5 Mil for U.N. Events ... Last Laugh's on U.S.
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The United States paid millions to host the United Nations' General Assembly this year ... ironic since President Trump became the butt of the meeting's biggest joke.
We obtained federal docs outlining costs associated with the Lotte Hotel in NYC -- where a number of U.S. funded events went down -- and the total cost approaches $2.5 MILLION.
The breakdown includes hotel rooms and related expenses, venue spaces and related costs, such as furniture, food and beverages.
The Lotte was host to a reception by Melania, and President Trump held meetings there with South Korean President Moon Jae-In, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.
As we reported ... the assembly burst into laughter when Trump quipped, "In less than 2 years, my administration has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country."
The U.N. Headquarters -- located about a mile away from The Lotte -- also had expenses covered by the U.S. ... notably $54,000 for outdoor tents.
The $2.5 mil figure doesn't cover Secret Service costs ... that's another $1 million JUST for hotel accommodations.
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President Trump on Kavanaugh Hard for Me to Believe Accusers Due to 'False Charges' Against Me!!!
Donald Trump says he sees the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh differently from the rest of us because his fame has made him the target of many false allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Prez held a rare solo news conference Wednesday in New York and addressed the 3 women who've come forward with claims the Supreme Court nominee engaged in sexual misconduct in the '80s.
POTUS flat out admitted he's biased against the accusers after dealing with a long history of "really false charges" made against him. He specifically referred to Jessica Leeds' allegation -- made right before his 2016 election -- that he had sexually assaulted her in 1979 on a plane.
Interestingly ... POTUS didn't mention any of his accusers -- Leeds, Summer Zervos or the 20 other women -- by name.
Trump did say he wants to hear from Kavanaugh's accusers, and it's possible he could change his mind.
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L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Gets Presidential Defending Ted Cruz ... Goes After Trump Too
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is sounding more and more like a guy who is running for prez in 2020 after coming to Sen. Ted Cruz's defense ... and getting critical of President Trump.
We got hizzoner at Avalon in Hollywood Tuesday night where he was hosting a fundraiser for the Democratic party. We wanted to get Garcetti's take on Cruz getting heckled out of a D.C. restaurant ... a la Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
BREAKING. Activists just chased @TedCruz out of a fancy Washington DC restaurant, chanting “We Believe Survivors!”
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Cruz has been friends with creep Kavanaugh for 20 years. Now Cruz is on judiciary committee hearing his testimony.
Fascists not welcome! #CancelKavanugh pic.twitter.com/7mx6Tc32za
Garcetti tells us he was NOT down with activists chasing Cruz and his wife out of the D.C. joint and you gotta watch -- because it's the words he uses that have presidential campaign written all over it. He hasn't announced yet, but based on our recon ... Garcetti's definitely running in 2020.
The Mayor also had some parting shots for Trump, laying full blame on 45 for what he considers America's failing image in the world's eyes. Garcetti's point ... he would've LOL'd with the rest of the United Nations Assembly.
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Niecy Nash Bill Cosby Down ... Trump & Kavanaugh Next!!
Niecy Nash says it's great Bill Cosby finally got what he deserved, and there are some lessons to be learned from his case ... lessons she thinks apply to President Trump and Brett Kavanaugh.
We got Niecy at LAX and got her take on Cosby's 3-10 year prison sentence. She applauded the justice system for doing right by Cosby's victims, and added she also believes the women who've accused the Supreme Court nominee and Trump.
Niecy wants them held to the same legal standard as Cosby, and if they're not ... she suggests it would be a blatant case of racism.
As you know ... several women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct, and now Kavanaugh's in the crosshairs too. As for his attempt to play the virgin card -- watch, Niecy ain't buying it for a second.
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Arizona Congressman 6 Siblings Endorse Opponent ... 'You Can't Pick Your Family'
Every family has their political differences ... but this is on another level.
Rep. Paul Gosar is Arizona's Republican Congressman for the state's Fourth District, but he's up for reelection in November and he's got a bit of an issue -- 6 of his siblings are actively campaigning for his opponent.
In what's sure to be one of the most shocking political ads of the year, 3 of Paul's brothers and 3 of his sisters slam him and voice their support for Democratic nominee, Dr. David Brill.
My siblings who chose to film ads against me are all liberal Democrats who hate President Trump. These disgruntled Hillary suppporters are related by blood to me but like leftists everywhere, they put political ideology before family. Stalin would be proud. #Az04 #MAGA2018
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Rep. Gosar responded Saturday, saying his siblings are just President Trump haters and disgruntled leftists who put politics before family, adding ... "Stalin would be proud."
He also points out that none of the 6 siblings in the ad (he actually has 3 more who don't appear in it) live in Arizona. He added ... "You can't pick your family ... To the six angry Democrat Gosars -- see you at Mom and Dad's house!"
You can’t pick your family. We all have crazy aunts and relatives etc and my family is no different. I hope they find peace in their hearts and let go all the hate.
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To the six angry Democrat Gosars—see you at Mom and Dad’s house! #AZ04 #MAGA2018
As for why they're speaking out against their brother, Jennifer, Grace, David, Joan, Tim and Gaston Gosar have reportedly stated it's to defend their family's name and honor. Grace has said about Paul, "it would be difficult to see my brother as anything but a racist."
Their mom, Bernadette, sides with the Congressman though, telling the NY Times ... "I share the same philosophy and policies that Paul does. He’s done a hell of a job for Arizona, and they love him.”
Gosar has a history of controversies, including promoting a conspiracy theory that the white supremacists' rally in Charlottesville last year was a plot by the left.
Good luck to this family at Thanksgiving.
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Dana White Putin & Trump ... You're Invited to McGregor Fight!
Dana White says he's extended an invitation to both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to be his VIP guests when Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov clash in Vegas next month.
Of course, Dana is tight with POTUS and even spoke at the Republican National Convention during Trump's campaign.
And Putin ... well, Conor recently became friends with the Russian president. And, Khabib is a Russian citizen.
But, Dana knows they probably won't come -- acknowledging that having a world leader at a fight would be a nightmare as far as security is concerned. Instead, White says Trump has assured him he'll watch the fight on Pay-Per-View.
We also asked White if Conor's crew of hooligans will be allowed at the fight -- considering they participated in the bus attack at Barclays Center back in April.
Despite the violence, White says the crew is NOT banned -- and UFC is already drawing up a security plan to make sure Team Conor and Team Khabib don't clash at the event.
One last thing ... how'd Conor's whiskey actually taste? Dana gives us our first Proper No. Twelve review -- and yeah, it doesn't suck.
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LeBron James Trump Calling Me Dumb? 'That's Like Saying I Can't Play Ball'
LeBron James is lashing back at Donald Trump -- saying he didn't give a crap when POTUS called him dumb because, "I'm not."
"That's like somebody saying I can't play ball," LeBron told The Hollywood Reporter.
"That doesn't bother me at all. What bothers me is that he has time to even do that. He has the most powerful job in the world. Like, you really got this much time that you can comment on me?"
LeBron is referencing a tweet Trump put out on August 3 in the wake of LJ's interview on CNN, when the NBA superstar said the President is using sports to divide America.
Trump tweeted, "LeBron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn't easy to do. I like Mike!"
LeBron has been extremely critical of the President for a while -- calling him a "bum" after Trump uninvited the Golden State Warriors to the White House to celebrate their NBA title in 2017.
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Donald Trump Finally Behind Bars ... His WOF Star, Anyway
Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame got the prison bars treatment ... after a familiar prankster pulled off the hilarious stunt.
The president's WOF star was locked down after a street artist, who goes by the name Plastic Jesus, attached bars to the star. PJ laid down the bars much to everyone's amusement before a wandering Trump supporter took matters into his own hands Wednesday.
Plastic Jesus says he used instant-drying, industrial strength, double-sided sticky tape, which is why he says it took the Trump supporter HOURS to remove them, also to everyone's delight.
The prankster says it was done as a joke, adding Trump should pay the price if he's ever found guilty of a crime. Special counsel Robert Mueller, of course, is investigating whether Trump and Co. colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election.
And, speaking of 2016 ... you'll recall Plastic Jesus is the one who erected a 6-inch wall around Trump's star to protest the border wall. It's a far cry from the destruction Trump's star received earlier this year ... becoming a lightning rod for street fights.
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John McCain's Widow He Had Good Reason to Dislike Trump ... Pours Water On Graham's Hot Take
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John McCain's wife gracefully shut down Senator Lindsey Graham's assertion McCain would have grown to like Donald Trump if the two had spent more time together.
We caught up with Cindy McCain Monday at Reagan National Airport ... and she politely disagreed with Graham that her husband and the Prez could have mended fences.
Graham raised eyebrows in D.C. when he told the AP, "I regret that (McCain) didn't have more time with President Trump. Who knows what would have happened over time?"
Lindsey felt if John was able to forgive his captors in the Vietnam War, he could patch things up with Trump.
Cindy's not buying it. She says John is at peace with his actions.
You'll recall ... McCain took a parting shot at Trump before he died, and made clear the President was not welcome at his funeral.
Trump wasn't trying to buddy up to McCain either ... 45 pissed off A LOT of people when he didn't keep the White House's American flag at half-staff until McCain was buried and Trump refused to acknowledge the late senator in front of reporters the day he died.