aubiefifty 18,260 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 newsweek.com Donald Trump Hosting Jan. 6 Awards Gala Sparks Fury: 'Absolutely Horrid' James Bickerton 5–6 minutes A January 6 "awards gala" is due to be hosted at Donald Trump's New Jersey golf resort, and the former president is listed as an "invited guest speaker," along with former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani. The event, in Bedminster, has sparked outrage on social media. One former Republican White House official branded it "absolutely horrid," accusing Trump of "glorifying violence." On January 6, 2021, hundreds of Trump supporters stormed Congress in a bid to prevent Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory from being certified, following a rally addressed by the then president who made discredited claims of election fraud. In the ensuing violence one demonstrator, 36-year-old Ashli Babbitt, was shot dead by police, five other deaths were linked to the mayhem, and many police and demonstrators were injured. The gala is being organized by Stand in the Gap, a group formed to support "January 6th defendants and their families during their time in incarceration," and is being held on Thursday September 5. More than 1,200 people were charged over their alleged involvement in the Capitol riot, and more than 460 were sentenced to prison. According to Stand in the Gap the "unforgettable evening" is being held to "honor and celebrate the twenty defendants who contributed to the powerful Justice For All song," along with "all J6 defendants who have shown incredible courage and sacrifice." Justice For All is a song released by the January 6 Choir, which features prisoners incarcerated over their role in the chaos singing the national anthem, interspaced with Trump reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The song briefly rose to Number 1 on the on the iTunes download chart and was played at Trump rallies across the U.S. The gala will also function as a fundraiser, and the proceeds will provide "much needed assistance to the January 6 defendants," according to organizers. Your Morning Starts Here Begin your day with a curated outlook of top news around the world and why it matters. By clicking on SIGN ME UP, you agree to Newsweek's Terms of Use & Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Those attending the event will have the opportunity to win a "signed custom platinum plaque commemorating the Justice for All song," flagged by organizers as: "A rare opportunity to own a piece of history while making a significant impact on the lives of those who have shown incredible bravery and sacrifice." Donald Trump supporters breaking into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. An "awards gala" for those arrested after the January 6 riot is due to be held at a Trump owned... Win McNamee/GETTY While Trump is listed as an "invited guest speaker" it is unclear whether the Republican presidential candidate will be attending the event in person. Newsweek contacted Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and Stand in the Gap by email, along with the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster via online inquiry form, for comment on Friday outside of regular office hours. News that a Trump property is hosting a January 6 "awards gala" sparked anger on social media. On X, Olivia Troye, who worked as an adviser to then Vice President Mike Pence and on the White House coronavirus task force, commented: "Trump hosting a Jan. 6 Awards Gala is absolutely horrid. Celebrating the people who endangered the life of his own Vice President & glorifying violence is a dangerous assault on our democracy & a disgraceful rewriting of history. We must all stand together against him." Independent media outlet The Tennessee Holler shared an invite for the event adding: "This is real. He has no remorse about that dark day." John Avlon, who is standing as the Democratic Party candidate for New York's First Congressional District, branded the event "insane." Donald Trump Questions Kamala Harris' 'Right To Run for President' RFK Jr. Could 'Cost' Donald Trump, Ex-Bush Official Warns RFK Jr Issues Update Amid Trump Endorsement Speculation Donald Trump Favorite to Win Election With Bookmakers Again Trump has been criminally indicted over claims he broke the law attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election result both nationwide and in the state of Georgia specifically. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTiger 8,581 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Mis leading as Trump is not “hosting”. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/08/23/what-to-know-about-j6-awards-gala-and-whether-trump-will-attend/ “Trump’s campaign told Axios on Thursday the former president will not attend the event,” “General admission tickets for the fundraiser are $1,500, single VIP tickets cost $2,500 and VIP table tickets start at $30,000, according to Vote Your Vision, one of the event’s organizers.” 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 18,260 Posted August 24 Author Share Posted August 24 9 minutes ago, SaltyTiger said: Mis leading as Trump is not “hosting”. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/08/23/what-to-know-about-j6-awards-gala-and-whether-trump-will-attend/ “Trump’s campaign told Axios on Thursday the former president will not attend the event,” “General admission tickets for the fundraiser are $1,500, single VIP tickets cost $2,500 and VIP table tickets start at $30,000, according to Vote Your Vision, one of the event’s organizers.” take me with you salty........you can afford it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_M4_AU 8,953 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 15 minutes ago, SaltyTiger said: Mis leading as Trump is not “hosting”. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/08/23/what-to-know-about-j6-awards-gala-and-whether-trump-will-attend/ “Trump’s campaign told Axios on Thursday the former president will not attend the event,” “General admission tickets for the fundraiser are $1,500, single VIP tickets cost $2,500 and VIP table tickets start at $30,000, according to Vote Your Vision, one of the event’s organizers.” You mean Newsweek lied about Trump’s involvement? Unbelievable. What is more unbelievable is Axios is fact checking a liberal media outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 18,260 Posted August 24 Author Share Posted August 24 Just now, I_M4_AU said: You mean Newsweek lied about Trump’s involvement? Unbelievable. What is more unbelievable is Axios is fact checking a liberal media outlet. take these little victories while you can iam.............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 12,248 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 25 minutes ago, SaltyTiger said: Mis leading as Trump is not “hosting”. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/08/23/what-to-know-about-j6-awards-gala-and-whether-trump-will-attend/ “Trump’s campaign told Axios on Thursday the former president will not attend the event,” “General admission tickets for the fundraiser are $1,500, single VIP tickets cost $2,500 and VIP table tickets start at $30,000, according to Vote Your Vision, one of the event’s organizers.” "A January 6 "awards gala" is due to be hosted at Donald Trump's New Jersey golf resort" Reckon some of that money will be funneled to Trump's pockets, Salty? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTiger 8,581 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 1 minute ago, homersapien said: "A January 6 "awards gala" is due to be hosted at Donald Trump's New Jersey golf resort" Reckon some of that money will be funneled to Trump's pockets, Salty? I would suppose. That is the way businesses operate and nothing illegal about it. The host could have had the fundraiser anywhere. May have even requested quotes from various venues. Doubt that Trump has anything to do with day to day business of the resort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnatl1 6,189 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 38 minutes ago, SaltyTiger said: Mis leading as Trump is not “hosting”. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/08/23/what-to-know-about-j6-awards-gala-and-whether-trump-will-attend/ “Trump’s campaign told Axios on Thursday the former president will not attend the event,” “General admission tickets for the fundraiser are $1,500, single VIP tickets cost $2,500 and VIP table tickets start at $30,000, according to Vote Your Vision, one of the event’s organizers.” He’ll just pardon them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftfield 3,382 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Let him keep self-immolating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftfield 3,382 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 46 minutes ago, SaltyTiger said: Mis leading as Trump is not “hosting”. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/08/23/what-to-know-about-j6-awards-gala-and-whether-trump-will-attend/ “Trump’s campaign told Axios on Thursday the former president will not attend the event,” “General admission tickets for the fundraiser are $1,500, single VIP tickets cost $2,500 and VIP table tickets start at $30,000, according to Vote Your Vision, one of the event’s organizers.” Salty, do you honestly think it's just a coincidence that it's being held on Trump's property? Do you think there is any way in hell this would be held there, in the middle of a campaign, if he didn't fully endorse it? His handlers would have shut it down in a second. Probably wanted to, anyway, but there's no way he would let them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTiger 8,581 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 14 minutes ago, Leftfield said: Salty, do you honestly think it's just a coincidence that it's being held on Trump's property? Do you think there is any way in hell this would be held there, in the middle of a campaign, if he didn't fully endorse it? His handlers would have shut it down in a second. Probably wanted to, anyway, but there's no way he would let them. No I don’t think it is coincidental. Sure that it was a preferable venue for the host. Have no clue whether Trump endorsed it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnatl1 6,189 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Just now, SaltyTiger said: No I don’t think it is coincidental. Sure that it was a preferable venue for the host. Have no clue whether Trump endorsed it or not. Salty I hope you’re eating well, 8 hrs of sleep, taking supplements, and exercising daily. Trying to defend Trump’s daily screwups without looking explicitly like youre defending him will be extremely exhausting and will take a toll. Youre gonna need to be in tip top health and pace our yourself or im worried you won’t make it to October. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTiger 8,581 Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Just now, auburnatl1 said: Salty I hope you’re eating well, 8 hrs of sleep, taking supplements, and exercising daily. Trying to defend Trump’s daily screwups without looking explicitly like youre defending him will be extremely exhausting and will take a toll. Youre gonna need to be in tip top health and pace our yourself or im worried you won’t make it to October. Does get tiresome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 12,248 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 6 hours ago, SaltyTiger said: I would suppose. That is the way businesses operate and nothing illegal about it. The host could have had the fundraiser anywhere. May have even requested quotes from various venues. Doubt that Trump has anything to do with day to day business of the resort. Most businesses don't try to profit on the celebration of a seditious riot in which people died. You remind me of sargent Schultz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 12,248 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 6 hours ago, SaltyTiger said: No I don’t think it is coincidental. Sure that it was a preferable venue for the host. Have no clue whether Trump endorsed it or not. You think it would have happened without Trump approving it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTiger 8,581 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 38 minutes ago, homersapien said: Most businesses don't try to profit on the celebration of a seditious riot in which people died. You remind me of sargent Schultz From what I have read it is a fundraiser. You are confused in calling it a celebration. Unfortunate that the person died. I wish Trump had conceded early November 2020. This Jan 6 could have been avoided. Downside is that he would be a shoe to win this election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTiger 8,581 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 44 minutes ago, homersapien said: You think it would have happened without Trump approving it? Sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnatl1 6,189 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 2 hours ago, SaltyTiger said: Sure Should have also mentioned staying away from glue and other hallucinogenic products. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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