BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA — An estimated 100,000 people rallied for Donald Trump’s return to Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, the former president’s campaign told The Daily Wire. Trump stood in the exact spot where he was shot on July 13, the day that an attempted assassin tried to take his life, killing Corey Comperatore and injuring two others. Trump and others honored Comperatore, who died shielding his wife and daughter from bullets, at Saturday’s rally. Attendees stood in line for hours in order to secure a spot as close as possible to the former president, who took the stage around 6 p.m., an hour after he was scheduled to appear. His late arrival was timed so that he would be on stage at 6:11 pm, Trump said, the moment when bullets began to fly. When the clock struck 6:11 p.m., Trump called for a moment of silence as a bell tolled in Comperatore’s honor. Then Trump invited acclaimed tenor Christopher Macchio on stage for an emotional rendition of Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” during which time attendees could be seen wiping tears from their eyes. In a gesture of remembrance to Comperatore, the Trump campaign marked off the spot where he was shot, covering the chair with his firefighter uniform. The neon stripes in the uniform jacket made it easy to see across the crowd, and the speakers repeatedly turned around to point to that seat and remind the audience of his sacrifice. COMING BACK OUT TO SING MOMENTARILY FOR @realDonaldTrump , with patriot @elonmusk on hand! pic.twitter.com/BMB5FbyYBZ — Christopher Macchio (@ChrisMacchio) October 5, 2024 The Daily Wire spoke with many attendees on the ground in Butler about their support for Trump and their hopes for the 2024 election. A number of these individuals were present at the July 13 rally and returned Saturday to show their support for the president. Trump voter addresses whether she was nervous to attend Saturday’s rally: “I don’t think we should let them scare us off!” pic.twitter.com/lmW9kciI1R — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) October 5, 2024 “I thought the rally was pretty amazing,” 25-year-old Paige Eritz told The Daily Wire after the event, describing herself as incredibly fortunate to return to Butler after she witnessed Trump survive the July 13 shooting. She was seated behind Trump on Saturday, just as she was on July 13, “which was very special to me,” she said. “I also noticed that the security was more in place this time around, when we were in line in the beginning, I felt like there was more structure, more security, more eyes on everyone, even though this crowd was larger than the one on July 13,” she shared. “I felt like they were very prepared for it, which was very comforting, to say the least.” Paige Eritz smiles for a photo at the Butler rally on Saturday. One young man who spoke with The Daily Wire said he will be voting for the first time this year and plans to vote for Trump. “I like how he is a business man. I like his policies for the country, especially the border. And I like his vice president,” he added. “I love him. I like how he came up from nothing….he held himself up really well in the vice presidential debate,” the young man said about Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Vance met with reporters behind the main stage to take questions after the rally ended. Asked about Elon Musk’s suggestion that “this will be the last election” if Trump does not win, Vance said: “I certainly hope it’s not.” JD Vance speaks to @realDailyWire in Butler last night, addressing Elon Musk’s suggestion that “this will be the last election” if Kamala wins: pic.twitter.com/EfpH5jbJHp — Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) October 6, 2024 “One of the things that you see is an astonishing willingness from Democratic leadership in this country, to talk about giving the right to vote to millions of upon millions of illegal aliens,” Vance told The Daily Wire. “If you take millions of people who shouldn’t be here and give them the right to vote, that fundamentally deprives American citizens of their constitutional right to vote.” “And so I think what Elon is saying is if we don’t get this right, and get our border right, and stop giving away or at least offering to give away the right to vote to millions of people who don’t have the legal right to be here, then I do think it will permanently transform this country in a very negative way.” Many of those on the ground emphasized to The Daily Wire that they felt enormous significance in Trump’s return to Butler. “Courage, maybe, is not the right word,” one Trump supporter said. “It’s triumph.” This Trump supporter shared that he was at the Butler rally on July 13 when Trump was shot. I asked him if Saturday’s rally held any special significance for him. “Courage, maybe, is not the right word,” he said. “It’s triumph.” pic.twitter.com/OWm8WIJhb1 — Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) October 6, 2024

Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro joined former President Donald Trump in New York Monday to mark the first anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel with a trip to the tomb of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Chabad. Trump and Shapiro visited the Ohel Chabad-Lubavitch in Queens, the final resting place of one of the most influential Jews of the 20th century. Schneerson, affectionately known as the “Rebbe,” led the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, which promotes Judaism around the world. “October 7 was the greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust,” Shapiro said. “It was an honor to join President Trump in NY today to pay our respects and remember the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack one year ago today.” “I had the additional honor of being accompanied by Yael, Adi, and Roy Alexander whose son and brother, Edan, an American citizen, is still held captive by Hamas,” Shapiro added. “Today and every day we pray for the swift return of all the hostages and a victory over those who sponsored and perpetrated October 7.” October 7 was the greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. It was an honor to join President Trump in NY today to pay our respects and remember the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack one year ago today. I had the additional honor of being accompanied by Yael, Adi,… pic.twitter.com/DdcFwnrWYl — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) October 7, 2024 One year ago, Hamas terrorists launched the largest-ever attack on Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and wounding countless others. Hamas also kidnapped around 254 people, 64 of whom are still held captive in Gaza alongside the bodies of 33 other hostages. Trump laid a blessing calling for the safe return of all hostages to the pile of prayers and blessings that surround Schneerson’s grave President @realDonaldTrump leaving a blessing in hopes that all the Hostages come home pic.twitter.com/7tID53g9eT — Margo Martin (@margommartin) October 7, 2024 Schneerson’s tomb is a pilgrimage site for Jews around the world, and politicians frequently visit the ohel to honor the Rebbe. Argentine president Javier Millei visited the tomb last year, just before his inauguration.

Jason Aldean stepped up to make a huge donation to help the victims of Hurricane Helene after it devastated the southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. On Friday night, the 47-year-old country singer and Georgia native closed out his 2024 Highway Desperado Tour in Macon, GA, when he presented a check for $500,000 to Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) to help the recovery efforts for those affected by the hurricane, Taste of Country reported. Aldean also presented a check for more than $6.9 million for Samaritan’s Purse from the GoFundMe launched by former President Donald Trump to help with hurricane relief donations.  Trump even popped up on the screen behind Aldean at the concert with a video message for the crowd, who went wild watching the video. “We’re gonna make America great again. You’re all gonna be very happy,” Trump said.  Jason Aldean Donates $500,000 To Hurricane Helene Relief, Presents Check For Over $6.5 Million Raised By Donald Trump’s Go Fund Me@Jason_Aldean @burtjonesforga @DonaldTrump #HurricaneHelene https://t.co/x1GF7q6H5ohttps://t.co/x1GF7q6H5o — Whiskey Riff (@WhiskeyRiff) October 7, 2024 Superstar Dolly Parton announced at a press conference on Friday and said — just as during the 2016 wildfires when she and others stepped up — this is another time to do the same, as previously reported. “We all have seen the devastation,” Parton said. “I mean, who knew in our little part of the country here, where I was born, raised just right down the road, that we would have this kind of devastation?” “And I look around, and I think these are my mountains, these are my valleys,” she added. “These are my rivers flowing like a stream. These are my people, these mountain-colored rainbows. These are my people. And this is my home.” “Today, I wanted to announce that from myself personally, just from my own bank account, I’m donating $1 million dollars today. But also with my Dollywood companies and all the people I’m involved with … [Dollywood Foundation, etc] and we’ve added another $1 million to that,” the country singer continued, saying it’s going to take a lot of money and a long time. Country star Morgan Wallen also donated to the hurricane victims and wrote that his “family in East Tennessee are safe but I know many are absolutely devastated there and in multiple states.” “It is going to take a monumental effort and I am in contact with my team and others working on ways I can help,” he added. Red Cross’ National President for Humanitarian Services, Trevor Riggin, later shared a thank you to Wallen for his $500,000 donation — made through his Morgan Wallen Foundation — “to impact help on the ground now in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene, including his beloved East Tennessee.” The death toll continued to rise over the weekend, with the Associated Press reporting on Sunday that the confirmed death toll across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Virginia had climbed to 227. Hundreds of thousands remained without power a week later, USA Today noted. Related: ‘It’s Not Government, It’s Us’: Chris Pratt Issues Plea For Hurricane Victims Following Donation

The United States government has allocated a staggering $22 billion for Middle East operations since October 7, 2023, driven primarily by its efforts to support Israel in its ongoing war against Hamas and counter regional threats from groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis. This marks one of the largest military support packages to Israel since U.S. aid to the country began in the 1950s. The primary recipient of this funding has been Israel, which has received $17.9 billion in military aid. This support includes weaponry, intelligence assistance, and logistical backing for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operations. U.S. officials emphasize that this aid is crucial in maintaining stability and helping Israel defend itself from terrorist threats in Gaza and beyond. Why do you think Biden and Harris intentionally left tens of billions of dollars worth of weaponry for the Taliban after spending all those years at war with them? So they could guarantee a future war in the Middle East. War equals profit for politicians. pic.twitter.com/8gQnnkqbTl — aptain organ (@CaptainMorganTN) September 19, 2024 However, the spending has drawn significant scrutiny, with critics questioning the broader implications of America's deepening involvement. The Costs of War project at Brown University highlights how U.S. interventions in the Middle East have long-term financial and geopolitical consequences. The recent escalation has only heightened concerns about the potential for prolonged conflicts across the region​. Beyond direct military assistance, the U.S. has invested over $4 billion to bolster its own operations in the Middle East. These funds have been used to support American troops stationed across the region, providing necessary reinforcements to counter Iranian-backed militia groups. The funds have also helped prevent maritime attacks, such as those led by the Houthis, which threaten global oil shipments through critical waterways like the Red Sea. War Room with Owen Shroyer We Spent 2.1 Trillion Dollars in the Middle East and 200 Billion in Ukraine …And Americans Suffer.Stop Importing the 3rd World.Stop Spending Our Money on Wars.@OwenShroyer1776 #waroom #infowars pic.twitter.com/7Z2ZQOSr6r — INFOWARS FAN (@InfoWars_tv) September 12, 2024 Yet, this extraordinary financial commitment comes at a time of growing skepticism about America's role in the Middle East. Calls for Washington to reassess its military spending in the region have gained traction. Lawmakers, particularly those from both the far-right and far-left, argue that these funds could be better used domestically, addressing critical issues like healthcare, infrastructure, and the national debt. The Biden administration, however, remains adamant that this aid package is essential. It has warned that allowing Israel and other Middle Eastern allies to falter could lead to far worse instability. Iran's influence remains a pressing concern, and unchecked militia groups could further destabilize countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, all of which are already grappling with internal conflicts​. Nonetheless, the ballooning cost of Middle East involvement is sparking debate. Critics argue that U.S. taxpayers are footing a massive bill for a region that has shown little progress towards long-term peace. The administration's decision to send additional military hardware to Israel—while simultaneously expanding its own military footprint in the Middle East—signals that the U.S. is prepared for an extended engagement. With tensions unlikely to abate soon, U.S. spending in the region is expected to rise. There are growing concerns that continued American involvement could spark backlash both at home and abroad, further straining the nation's resources and credibility on the world stage. The post U.S. Middle East Spending Hits $22 Billion Amid Growing Conflict appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

There are only 79 Best Actress Oscar winners. It’s an elite club to which only the best of the best gain membership. Most actresses will work their entire lives for a role worthy of an Oscar nod. And even then, they’ll have to compete against their peers for the award. Kathy Bates is among acting’s most coveted award winners, but she says her mother’s reaction was not quite what she expected. Kathy Bates Won An Oscar For Her Role In Misery in 1991 She played Annie Wilkes, a disturbed woman who took her favorite author captive in her home. Kathy’s performance was both chilling and remarkably real. But according to her, an Oscar didn’t mean much to her mother. She recently told CBS Sunday Morning‘s Ben Mankiewicz, “When I won the Oscar for Misery, she said, ‘I don’t know what all the excitement about. You didn’t discover the cure for cancer,'” She added that she “forgot” to thank her mother during her acceptance speech, something she appeared to regret. But Ben quickly corrected Kathy. “You know, you did thank her at the end of your speech,” Ben said. “You thanked her.” “No, I did not. I did not,” Kathy argued. “You go back and look at it. I didn’t.” Ben rolled back the tape, and Kathy very clearly thanked her family, specifically her mom. The camera panned to the star, who looked visibly shaken. “Thank you! Why did I think I didn’t thank her?” She asked. After all these years, Ben then asked why that meant so much to her. A tearful Kathy replied, “Cause she should have had my life. When she died, I remember I said, ‘Come into me.’ I wanted her spirit to come into me, even though we had so many difficulties. I wanted her spirit to come into me and enjoy everything I was enjoying because of what she’d given up.” You can find this story’s featured image here. The post Kathy Bates Breaks Down After Interviewer Disproves Decades-Old Regret appeared first on InspireMore.

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