Former House speaker also says she thinks Trump is ‘a grotesque word’ and avoids saying his name. Plus, the exhausting rise of sleep perfectionismDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Nancy Pelosi has said she has not yet spoken to Joe Biden since she urged him to drop out of the presidential race following his calamitous performance in a debate against Donald Trump in June.What else did Pelosi say? She compared Trump’s name to a swearword, saying: “I hardly ever say his name” and instead describing him as “what’s-his-name”.What did the former Trump administration members say? Olivia Troye, a one-time national security adviser to Mike Pence, said: “I do remember the day that he suggested that we shoot people on the streets.” Kevin Carroll, a former senior counsel, added: “There will be no stopping his worst instincts … If we elect Trump again, we’re in terrible danger.” Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-10-15 11:35:37
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