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Deadline Detroit | Michigan Sheriff Resigns from Nonprofit Dedicated to Victims of Sexual Violence After Hosting Donald Trump at Office


Donald Trump and Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy


Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy served on the Board of Directors for the LOCASA Center, which provides services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence.


But Steve Neavling  of Metro Times, citing unnamed sources,  reports that many board members were furious and called on Murphy to resign after he decided two weeks ago to host Donald Trump at his office for a campaign speech and press conference. Murphy ended up resigning.


The Michigan Bureau of Elections is investigating Murphy after Metro Times reported that he may have violated state law by using taxpayer resources to support a political candidate.


Neavling writes:  


It was also a strange…


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Yes, Secret Service agents pictured at rally where Donald Trump was shot wore earpieces – Full Fact

An image is being shared online with false claims it shows the US Secret Service agents who escorted Donald Trump away after he was shot were not wearing earpieces.

The photo, which has been circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, has the caption: “Apparently Secret Service agents are now on leave as the investigation grows. 

“Trump apparently never went to the hospital?!?! 

“Someone made a great point – none of these Secret Service agents have their earpieces in…”

In the image being shared, the Republican presidential candidate is being helped off stage by a number of Secret Service agents wearing suits, who do not appear to be wearing earpieces.

It captures the seconds after the assassination attempt on Mr Trump at a rally in Butler,…


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Old photo of Donald Trump used to claim assassination attempt was ‘fake’ – Full Fact

A photo of former president and Republican nominee Donald Trump is being shared online with the claim it’s a recent photo—allegedly proving an assassination attempt on his life was “fake”. 

The photo is of the side of Mr Trump’s face and magnifies his right ear. Overlaid text says: “This was an image from Team Trump released yesterday, showing his right ear. Where’s the scar or sutures from being hit in the ear?”

Mr Trump’s right ear was injured in an attempted assassination at a rally in Pennsylvania, on 13 July. One member of the audience, Corey Comperatore, was killed and two others, David Dutch and James Copenhaver, were seriously injured

However, this is not a recent photo shared by his team “yesterday”, as claimed. The photo dates back…


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Former President Donald Trump coming to Colorado this weekend, per multiple reports

ASPEN, Colo. (KKTV) – Former President Donald Trump is expected to visit Colorado this weekend for a fundraising event.

The Aspen Times shared the news on Aug. 1, and KDVR in Denver is citing a fundraising page online.

According to the fundraising page, the event was sold out and a basic attendee would have to donate $25,000 per couple. A “Host Committee” can attend by donating $500,000.

The Trump 47 Committee is behind the event. An exact location was not shared with the public, but Former President Trump is expected to attend on Saturday.

11 News has reached out to the Trump 47 Committee to see if they are able to share additional details on the event.


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No evidence comments on Islam and Ukraine attributed to Donald Trump are real – Full Fact

Posts on social media which attribute comments about Islam and Ukraine to Donald Trump and imply he made them in his Republican National Convention speech are false.

The claim appears on several platforms, including on X (formerly Twitter), where it has been shared over 8,200 times, and Facebook—together with a nearly four minute video clip of the presidential candidate making a speech. In some examples the posts include a picture of Mr Trump rather than the video.

They include a supposed quote from Mr Trump, saying: “I will not tolerate Islamic Terrorism at any cost. The Russia Ukraine war is not a real issue.  

“Islamic Terrorism is the real issue which is spreading like a cancer all over the world today.” Some of these also add at the end: “~ Donald…


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