Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were scheduled to appear at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a long-standing tradition dating back to 1960, but Harris opted for a video appearance due to campaign commitments. Trump made jokes and criticized Harris, while Harris appeared in a video with a “Saturday Night Live” character, Mary Katherine Gallagher, offering advice on addressing the Catholic gathering. The event, named after former New York Governor Alfred E. Smith, has historically featured presidential candidates engaging in self-deprecating humor, but the absence of one candidate has led to a more contentious atmosphere in recent years.
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Timeline: How Trump and Musk’s relationship has unfolded over the years — from feud to alliance, and back again
The alliance between President Trump and Elon Musk deteriorated after Musk’s efforts to undermine a crucial budget bill following his departure from the administration. Initially, Musk expressed skepticism about Trump in 2016 but later engaged closely with the administration before leaving due to climate policy disagreements. Their relationship fluctuated over the years, with Musk endorsing Trump again in 2024 after a campaign rally incident, ultimately using his influence to challenge legislative priorities, marking a dramatic...
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