Imagine your Thanksgiving table packed with political heavyweights, and guess who’s snagging the prime seat? A fresh poll from the Daily Mail and JL Partners crowns Donald Trump as the most desired guest for Americans’ holiday feasts, beating out familiar faces like Barack Obama, as the Mail reports. It’s a win for the MAGA crowd, though not without some eyebrow-raising caveats.
This survey of 1,246 registered U.S. voters, with a slim 3% margin of error, paints a fascinating picture of holiday preferences amid the usual partisan squabbles.
Trump grabbed 24% of the 841 responses, leaving Obama in the dust at 15%, while Kamala Harris and JD Vance trailed in third and fourth spots, respectively. For conservatives tired of the progressive agenda dominating dinner chatter, this feels like a small victory. Yet, let’s not carve the turkey just yet -- most Americans still aren’t eager to host Trump for the holiday.
When it comes to picking a single politician to share cranberry sauce with, Trump remains the undisputed champ. But the mood shifts when scenarios get more personal or collaborative. It’s as if folks admire his boldness from afar but aren’t ready to pass him the mashed potatoes.
Take the couples’ matchup: respondents had to choose between dining with Donald and Melania Trump or Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paired with Katy Perry. A hefty 35% picked neither, 32% went for the Trumps, and 26% opted for the Canadian duo. Clearly, Trump’s charisma doesn’t always translate to a plus-one setting.
“A whopping 35 percent of all respondents said ‘neither,’” notes the Daily Mail and JL Partners poll. That’s a polite but firm rejection of both pairings, suggesting Americans might just want their turkey without a side of international drama. For conservatives, it’s a reminder that even Trump’s star power can’t win every room.
Then there’s the question of what role Trump might play at Thanksgiving beyond just showing up. The poll dug into which tasks Americans would trust him with, and the results are a bit of a roast. Spoiler: don’t expect him to whip up a pie.
A staggering 45% wouldn’t trust Trump to handle dessert, marking it as his least trusted gig. He also flunked in house decorating and table-setting duties, areas where folks seem to doubt his flair. It’s a funny mental image -- Trump wrestling with a tablecloth while the left chuckles from the sidelines.
“Americans would least trust Trump with making dessert, with 45 percent saying they would not have faith in him to do it at all,” the Daily Mail and JL Partners poll reveals. That’s a brutal verdict for a man known for bold moves, though perhaps conservatives can argue he’s better suited to leading the charge than baking it. Still, it stings to see such skepticism.
On the flip side, Trump shines when it comes to speaking roles, with the most trust placed in him to deliver the Thanksgiving toast. Carving the turkey came in as his second-strongest suit, showing Americans prefer his voice over his kitchen skills. For MAGA supporters, this aligns perfectly with his knack for commanding attention.
Media personalities also got their moment in the poll, with Ben Shapiro leading at 24% as a dream guest, followed closely by Candace Owens at 23% and Tucker Carlson at 18%. Among Republicans, Laura Ingraham edged out Carlson for top media pick, though Shapiro oddly landed as the least desirable for 22% of GOP respondents. It’s a curious split -- conservative voices are loved, yet not universally embraced even among their own.
These preferences highlight a broader trend: Americans, especially on the right, crave voices that challenge the woke narrative at their holiday tables. Shapiro and Owens resonate for their sharp takes, though the GOP’s mixed feelings toward Shapiro suggest not everyone’s ready for his brand of debate over pumpkin pie.
Thanksgiving often gets billed as a time to ditch partisan bickering, but this poll shows politics still sneaks into guest lists. Trump’s top billing as a solo guest is a nod to his enduring appeal among those fed up with establishment fluff. Yet the reluctance to invite him in other contexts hints at a nation still wrestling with his larger-than-life persona.
For conservatives, this data is a mixed bag worth chewing on alongside the holiday feast. Trump’s lead over Obama feels like a cultural pushback against years of progressive dominance, even if most wouldn’t open their doors to him. It’s a subtle reminder that admiration doesn’t always mean an invite.
So, as families gather this season, the question lingers: Would you save a seat for Trump? The poll suggests many would, but only if he sticks to toasting and skips the kitchen. For those on the right, it’s a chance to celebrate a small win while acknowledging the complex dance of politics at the dinner table.
Brace yourselves—leaked text messages allegedly from Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., show a Democrat unleashing a scathing critique of his own party with a rawness you’d expect over beers, not in private chats, Breitbart reported.
Human Events, a conservative news outlet, published these explosive messages, claiming they reveal Gallego’s frustration with the Democratic Party for drifting far from the concerns of everyday Americans.
The texts paint a picture of a party bogged down by elitism and cultural overreach, sparking a firestorm of reactions from right-leaning commentators who see truth in the senator’s blunt words.
The exchange reportedly begins with an unnamed source telling Gallego that the chaos in Democratic ranks calls for a leader with clarity and vision to step up.
“Been watching all the insanity up there I think it’s time that somebody with a cool head and a solid plan could rise to the top of your party,” the source texted, according to Human Events.
Gallego allegedly fired back with exasperation, implying he’s been raising red flags about the party’s missteps for quite some time.
The conversation took a crude turn when the source shared a vulgar meme about Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., with a caption mocking dysfunction, paired with a jab at how the public perceives many Democrats.
Gallego’s supposed response—“They aren’t wrong!”—hints at his agreement with the harsh public image, even if the delivery stings.
Things got even stranger when the source playfully offered to become Gallego’s “Republican consultant” to help him climb the Democratic ladder—a curious alliance indeed.
In the texts, Gallego allegedly slams his party for projecting a humorless, controlling image that alienates rather than attracts.
He’s said to have griped, “Not allowing no men to men,” or “women to be hot,” suggesting the party stifles natural expressions of gender in favor of rigid norms.
It’s a pointed jab at progressive cultural policies, contrasting sharply with what he claims was once a freer, more rebellious Democratic spirit.
Conservative commentators couldn’t resist weighing in, with Collin Rugg declaring it the “most accurate thing” Gallego has ever said about his own camp.
Carmine Sabia echoed the sentiment, praising the senator for finally speaking unvarnished truth, while Blake Neff of the Charlie Kirk Show offered a sly “…Based?” as a sign of respect.
These reactions underscore a broader conservative frustration with the left’s trajectory, finding an unexpected ally in Gallego’s alleged candor—whether he meant for the world to see it or not.
Hold onto your hats, folks—Turning Point USA might just be gearing up to crown Vice President JD Vance as the Republican torchbearer for 2028.
Erika Kirk, widow of the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, dropped a bombshell on a recent podcast, suggesting the influential conservative group is laying groundwork to support Vance as the next GOP presidential contender.
Turning Point USA has long been a powerhouse in conservative circles, credited with playing a key role in Donald Trump’s rise to the presidency.
Before his tragic assassination in September, Charlie Kirk had a clear vision for the future, and according to Erika, it centered on JD Vance.
“That was the thing that my husband was very direct about, it was, interestingly enough, one of the last few conversations we had was how intentional he was about supporting JD for '28,” Erika shared during an interview on The Megyn Kelly Show released Monday.
Well, if Charlie’s last wish was to see Vance take the reins, that’s a legacy worth fighting for—though one wonders if the progressive crowd will cry “dynasty” before the first campaign ad even airs.
Since her husband’s untimely death, Erika Kirk has refused to step back, maintaining a strong public presence amid uncertainty over TPUSA’s direction without its founder.
She’s been seen alongside President Trump, who spoke at Charlie’s funeral, and has repeatedly named Vance as the top pick to follow in Trump’s footsteps.
Her close bond with Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, has only deepened, especially after the couple traveled to Utah to support her in the wake of her loss—images of Usha comforting Erika went viral, showing a human side to politics often buried under partisan noise.
JD Vance hasn’t been a bystander in this unfolding story, hosting an episode of the Charlie Kirk Podcast and joining Erika at a TPUSA event last month at the University of Mississippi to honor her late husband.
Yet, Vance himself remains coy about a potential 2028 bid, admitting in a recent Fox News interview that he’s pondered the idea but is focused on his current role as vice president.
Call it refreshing restraint or clever politicking—either way, Vance isn’t jumping the gun, and that’s a rare sight in a world obsessed with the next big headline.
Erika Kirk echoed Vance’s measured approach on Monday, stressing that TPUSA’s immediate focus is on the 2026 midterm elections before diving into 2028 speculation.
“Let’s start with the midterms before we start jumping to ’28. And let’s enjoy the fact that we do have Donald Trump in office, and we worked really hard to make that happen, my husband did,” she said on The Megyn Kelly Show.
Smart move—after all, why build castles in the air when there’s real ground to gain in Arizona’s upcoming governor’s race and beyond, especially after TPUSA’s recent success in leading the recall of a Mesa City Council member?
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
LOS ANGELES – A new statewide survey shows 33-year-old businessman Leo Zacky leading among California voters aged 18-44, with 31% selecting the Republican candidate as their top choice for governor in 2026.
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra came in second at 24%, former U.S. Rep. Katie Porter at 15% and California State Controller Betty Yee at 7% – all three of them Democrats.
Other notable candidates included political commentator Steve Hilton, a Republican, at 3%, former Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democrat, at 2%, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and Korean-American evangelical pastor Ché Ahn, both Republicans, at 1% each.
"Young voters are gravitating toward leaders who offer real-world experience and who unapologetically challenge traditional political norms and corruption," said Zacky campaign manager Ronnie Kroell. "Across the political spectrum, young voters want to see generational change – and recent elections in New York and Seattle, along with this poll, are clear indicators of that trend."
The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on Nov. 3, 2026. Many people believe the state's current governor, Gavin Newsom – who cannot run for a third 4-year term since the state's Constitution limits governors to two terms – has all but destroyed the state of California. Ironically, Newsom is considered the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president in 2028.
Thus, both the Democratic and Republican sides have many candidates. The most recent Democrat to announce his candidacy is disgraced U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Zacky previously served as vice president of Zacky Farms and as a leader within the California Poultry Federation.
"My family business, Zacky Farms," Zacky noted recently, "was at one point the largest private employer in California and the largest poultry company on the West Coast. After nearly 100 years in business, the company was forced to close in 2018, due to suffocating regulations imposed by Sacramento and worsening economic conditions."
Describing his campaign strategy, Zacky said: "On the campaign trail, I share with voters each day the lessons I learned helping to run my family business, and what the state can do to improve on issues ranging from taxes, minimum wage, water management, homelessness, illegal immigration and much more.
"I love California and I want to make it better. To do that, those of us who offer solutions different from the leftist ruling elites and Democratic super-majority in this state have to talk to and persuade as many voters as possible, including those who might disagree."
He added: "In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death, I vow to keep talking. It is the best way to combat violence as the tragic, destructive and criminal recourse it is for settling our political differences."
The survey was commissioned by the Zacky campaign and conducted in association with the Symphony Technology Group.
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
PALM BEACH, Florida – President Donald Trump on Wednesday went to war with a New York Times reporter who published a "hit piece" Tuesday focusing on his age and suggesting the commander in chief is losing stamina.
"The Creeps at the Failing New York Times are at it again," Trump began in a lengthy post on Truth Social.
"The Radical Left Lunatics in the soon to fold New York Times did a hit piece on me that I am perhaps losing my Energy, despite facts that show the exact opposite. They know this is wrong, as is almost every thing that they write about me, including election results, ALL PURPOSELY NEGATIVE.
"This cheap 'RAG' is truly an 'ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.' The writer of the story, Katie Rogers, who is assigned to write only bad things about me, is a third rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out.
"Despite all of this, I have my highest Poll Numbers, ever, and with record setting investment being made in America, they should only go up."
The headline of the report by Rogers and co-author Dylan Freedman reads: "Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office," with a subheadline stating: "President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain."
The Times report indicated how Trump "and the people around him still talk about him as if he is the Energizer Bunny of presidential politics," in spite of his age.
"The reality is more complicated: Mr. Trump, 79, is the oldest person to be elected to the presidency, and he is aging," Rogers wrote.
The Times noted Trump is "talking more about the afterlife" while spending less time in public.
The article states:
Mr. Trump has fewer public events on his schedule and is traveling domestically much less than he did by this point during his first year in office, in 2017, although he is taking more foreign trips.
He also keeps a shorter public schedule than he used to. Most of his public appearances fall between noon and 5 p.m., on average.
And when he is in public, occasionally, his battery shows signs of wear. During an Oval Office event that began around noon on Nov. 6, Mr. Trump sat behind his desk for about 20 minutes as executives standing around him talked about weight-loss drugs.
At one point, Mr. Trump's eyelids drooped until his eyes were almost closed, and he appeared to doze on and off for several seconds. At another point, he opened his eyes and looked toward a line of journalists watching him. He stood up only after a guest who was standing near him fainted and collapsed.
Trump said Wednesday: "There will be a day when I run low on Energy, it happens to everyone, but with a PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM AND A COMPREHENSIVE COGNITIVE TEST ('That was aced') JUST RECENTLY TAKEN, it certainly is not now!"
Resurfaced video of Democratic Tennessee state representative Aftyn Behn's 2019 freakout is one of many such incidents that could sink her candidacy for U.S. Congress, the Daily Caller reported. The footage shows Behn ranting and loudly calling for the resignation of former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and then-Republican Tennessee state Rep. David Byrd.
"I’m here today on behalf of communities that you have silenced today in this legislative session," Behn shouted in the chambers of the Tennessee state House at the time. "You have been violent to our various communities this entire legislative session," Behn claimed from the balcony.
"You have stopped any accountability! You have been taken out! You have been violent and extreme towards people of color, towards women, towards minorities! You have failed! This is unacceptable behavior!" Behn continued to shout.
"You shouldn’t do this! This is the worst administration! You have to resign," she screamed before being hustled out by security. The video was shared on The Tennessee Holler's Facebook page on May 3, 2019, but it has recently been rediscovered as her embarrassing antics continue while Democrats attempt to flip the district to blue.
The outrage supposedly behind that stunt came from allegations against Byrd made by two women who claimed he inappropriately touched them while he was their basketball coach. A third woman also accused him of attempting to do so, but he was never formally charged with the crime and maintained his innocence.
At the time, Behn was acting on behalf of the Enough is Enough group, which agitated for Byrd's resignation over the allegations. Now Behn is running against GOP candidate Matt Van Epps, who was Lee's commissioner, in a special election to fill the seat for Tennessee’s 7th District in the U.S. Congress.
She hasn't stopped her outlandish antics, as Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles shared on X last May, "This is Nashville State Representative Aftyn Behn," he wrote. "She just posted a 15-minute video of her and a friend stalking the Tennessee Highway Patrol as they carried out official duties—openly admitting they were trying to stall law enforcement from stopping illegal aliens," Ogles captioned the video of Behn bragging about her behavior.
"Let’s be clear: Freddie O'Connell is enabling Nashville liberals to actively obstruct ICE and law enforcement operations. This isn’t just reckless—it’s aiding and abetting," he wrote.
This is Nashville State Representative Aftyn Behn.
She just posted a 15-minute video of her and a friend stalking the Tennessee Highway Patrol as they carried out official duties—openly admitting they were trying to stall law enforcement from stopping illegal aliens.
Let’s be… pic.twitter.com/NEBYp9j2ic
— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) May 20, 2025
These crazy moments are not just few and far between for Behn, who will face off against Van Epps in the Dec. 2 special election. She seems to relish agitating and lacks self-awareness about how abrasive her opinions are to normal people. In a recent podcast episode of The Weekend, host Catherine Rampell asked Behn about some comments she made that were "very critical of police" and other inflammatory statements on social media, according to Fox News.
"You said in those since-deleted tweets that the Metropolitan Nashville police department should be dissolved. Another cheered on a teachers union saying that defund the police should be a requirement for schools reopening, and another saying ‘Good morning, especially to the 54% of Americans that believe burning down a police station is justified,'" Rampell reminded Behn before allowing her to disavow them.
"I'm not going to engage in cable news talking points, but what I will say is that, you know, our communities need solutions," Behn shot back. "We need local people deciding, solving local problems with local solutions. And that’s not the overreach of a federal government or state government of which we are dealing with in Nashville and our cities across the state of Tennessee," she added.
Meanwhile, another 2020 rant has resurfaced in which Behn, who wants to represent the district that includes Nashville, bashed Music City. "I hate the city, I hate the bachelorettes. I hate the pedal taverns, I hate country music, I hate all of the things that make Nashville apparently an 'it' city to the rest of the country. But I hate it," she said in the podcast.
Behn seems like more of a lunatic than the usual leftists who run for government as Democrats, and that could hurt her in next week's election. She's guilty of jeopardizing her party's chances in this special election, but lucky for her, Democrats vote for crazy people all of the time.
Vice President JD Vance is already casting a towering shadow over the 2028 Republican presidential primary field, with a staggering lead that has contenders scrambling to keep up, Breitbart reported.
According to a recent poll by Saint Anselm College, Vance commands an impressive 57 percent support among likely Republican voters in New Hampshire, leaving other potential candidates far behind in the dust.
The survey, conducted on November 18-19, 2025, with a tight margin of error of ±2.1 percent, initially reported Vance at 54 percent before a correction bumped it up to the current figure.
Trailing a distant second is Secretary of State Marco Rubio with just nine percent, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis lags further at seven percent. It’s hard not to notice the chasm here—Vance isn’t just leading; he’s lapping the field.
A second tier of hopefuls, including Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, and Tulsi Gabbard, each muster a mere four percent, while Senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin barely register at one percent each. If this poll is a preview, the GOP’s future looks like Vance’s to lose.
Interestingly, Politico reported earlier in November 2025 that Rubio might not even throw his hat in the ring if Vance runs, with sources close to Rubio suggesting he’d fully endorse Vance and possibly join him as a running mate. That’s a power move, folks—consolidating strength before the race even starts.
President Donald Trump seems to agree, having called a potential Vance-Rubio ticket “unstoppable” during a statement from Air Force One on October 27, 2025. High praise from the top, and it’s not hard to see why Trump’s betting on this duo to carry the torch against the progressive agenda’s overreach.
Vance isn’t just a frontrunner in polls; he’s also pulling double duty as Vice President and Finance Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), a unique role that amplifies his influence. Under his watch, the RNC has amassed a record-breaking $86 million in cash on hand as of mid-November 2025. That’s not just pocket change—it’s a war chest for the GOP’s future battles.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters lauded Vance’s dual role as “pivotal to the GOP’s aggressive push on both voter turnout and fundraising,” crediting him for shaping the party’s strategy heading into the 2026 midterms. It’s a glowing review, and deservedly so—Vance is proving that leadership isn’t just about speeches but about results.
Further cementing his prominence, Vance took center stage at a live policy discussion hosted by Breitbart News in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025. The event, led by Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle in partnership with CGCN and the ALFA Institute, offered a platform to spotlight top administration officials.
During the discussion, Vance outlined key achievements of the Trump-Vance administration while laying out plans for the years ahead as they approach their third year in office. It’s refreshing to see a leader who doesn’t just rest on laurels but keeps pushing for policies that prioritize American workers over globalist pipe dreams.
This kind of public engagement shows Vance isn’t hiding behind closed doors—he’s out there, connecting with voters and reinforcing why so many in New Hampshire see him as the future. Compare that to the left’s endless virtue signaling, and it’s no wonder his support is soaring.
With numbers like 57 percent in an early poll, Vance is sending a clear message: the GOP base craves a leader who embodies a no-nonsense, America-first approach. He’s not just a candidate; he’s becoming the standard-bearer for a party tired of establishment waffling.
The potential alliance with Rubio, backed by Trump’s endorsement, only adds to the momentum, creating a formidable team that could reshape the Republican landscape for years to come. It’s a strategic play that could outmaneuver any progressive policy push before it even gains traction.
As the 2028 primary season looms, all eyes will be on Vance to see if he can maintain this dominance and translate poll numbers into a unified party vision. If this early lead is any indication, the GOP might just have found its next champion to stand firm against the cultural overreach of the left—without apology, but with principle.
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
The Democrat state representative in Tennessee running for U.S. Congress is not just anti-police and throwing hissy fits when thrown out of the governor's office, apparently she also believes men can give birth to children.
Newly unearthed audio reveals Aftyn Behn, who is running against Trump-endorsed Republican Matt Van Epps for the District 7 seat in Congress, thinks people who give birth, whether they be male or female, can use their "birther" status as bargaining chips to promote progressive political policies.
Behn told an interviewer: "I think we have, as birther – women who can give birth, men and women who can give birth – we can maybe leverage that as collective bargaining."
"We can really leverage collective bargaining when it comes to having children in this country. And so, for example, I'm not going to give birth until the United States government concedes A, B, C, D."
"What do you think about that?" Behn asked her interviewer, who immediately replied: "It seems a little much really."
LibsofTikTok shared the video, urging: "Don't let this radical woman anywhere near office."
Other comments online include:
"She literally called herself a 'birther.'"
"These people can't explore the new world, can't explore the stars, so in their desperation to leave a mark on humanity, they decided to explore delusion instead."
"OMG! What a nutcase. But ironically, if SHE wants to hold her own procreation strike, I would support it. I feel sorry for any child born to that."
"Nothing would thrill me more than to see all progressive women go on birth strikes and end the rot with their generation."
"How did insanity become proprietary and the status quo in America?"
"What the hell is going on in the Volunteer state that this thing got elected?"
As WorldNetDaily reported Monday, Behn is refusing to denounce her previous calls to defund the police and even burn down police stations.
On Tuesday, RNC Research released more unearthed video of Behn in which she pushed for the abolition of all police.
"Talking to our parents about what police abolition looks like … we can do it, there is a world," she said.
Other video depicts Behn sobbing and screaming at the top of her lungs as security removed her from Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's office in resurfaced footage from April 2019.
The special election in the Nashville area of Tennessee takes place Dec. 2.
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
In a discussion concerning who is President Trump's heir apparent to lead the Make America Great Again movement, fired MSNBC host Joy Reid is pushing the possibility that Vice President JD Vance might throw his "brown" Hindu wife Usha "under the bus" to hook up with "white queen" Erika Kirk, the widow of slain civil-rights leader Charlie Kirk.
"They can't have the successor to MAGA be the guy with the brown Hindu wife," Reid speculated. "They're also Christian nationalists. That ain't gonna work. That's why he's throwing his wife under the bus."
Leftist podcaster Jennifer Welch chimed in to describe Vance's Oct. 29 hugging of Mrs. Kirk at the University of Mississippi, saying: "Playing slap and tickle with Erika Kirk is the weirdest s*** I've ever seen. She's like in her Tammy Faye [Bakker] era."
Reid added: "Holding on the back of his head and rubbing on his head."
"You not doing the right thing. You supposed to be a widow. You wearing leather pants! That's not widow-wear."
"But wouldn't it be the most perfect fairytale, MAGA fairytale, if he finally sees the light that he needs a white queen instead of this brown Hindu? I'm not saying that's happening."
Reid said in her analysis of the vice president: "Vance has a problem in that the base of MAGA is fundamentally racist," claiming both the tea party and MAGA movements are motivated by "race and hatred of non-white immigrants."
"They're obsessed with non-white immigrants and undocumented people. They use the term 'illegals' which is just the N-word for brown people. If you want to say the N-word and it's about brown people, you say 'illegal.'"
Reid said other potential MAGA leaders were Donald Trump Jr. and Tucker Carlson.
Erika Kirk addressed the famous hug with Vance, telling journalist Megyn Kelly: "Anyone whom I have hugged, that I have touched the back of your head when I hug you, I always say, 'God bless you.' That's just me. If you want to take that out of context, go right ahead."
Kelly clowned that commentators were acting as if she had grabbed the vice president's "ass."
"I feel like I wouldn't get as much hate if I did that!" Kirk responded.
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
A Democrat state representative in Tennessee running for U.S. Congress is refusing to denounce her previous calls to defund the police and even burn down police stations.
Aftyn Behn was interviewed on MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, by anchor Catherine Rampell, who confronted Behn with her previous anti-police messages, including one tweet from 2020 in which Behn stated: "Good morning, especially to the 54% of Americans that believe burning down a police station is justified."
Rampell asked: "Do you still stand by those comments, and if not, is there anything you want to clarify?"
"Um, I'm not going to engage in, in, in, uh cable-news talking points," a flustered Behn replied.
Ramped again pressed: "So you don't want to clarify whether you still believe that the police should be defunded?"
Behn said: "Once again, I'm, I don't remember these tweets, but I'm what I'm saying is that um …"
Rampell interjected: "I'm not asking if you remember. What is your position today? How's that, on this issue?"
Behn dodged the question again, saying, "I mean, I'm, I'm once again, I'm here to talk about my race, which is uh, in literally nine days."
LibsofTikTok noted: "It's not hard to say you don't support burning down police stations. But she obviously still supports it."
Behn has recently come under fire for her own remarks in which she stated that she hates Nashville, Tennessee, the city she wants to represent in Congress.
Behn had stated: "I have been heavily involved with the Nashville mayoral race because aI hate this city. I hate the bachelorettes. I hate the pedal taverns. I hate country music. I hate all of the things that make Nashville apparently."
When asked by Al Sharpton about her hating Nashville comments, Behn voiced what's being called a "Freudian slip," indicating "We all get a little annoyed with the tourists, but that doesn't mean I love my city … ."
Behn recorded her own response to the hating Nashville mantra, claiming: "NO, I DO NOT HATE THE CITY I REPRESENT.
"I've cried in the Country Music Hall of Fame no less than 10 times. They're panicking because we're close to winning. Eyes on the prize, y'all. Let's go."
Outkick founder Clay Travis shared an ad being aired in Tennessee, opining: "Democrat Aftyn Behn says rioting is a way for people to express themselves & bragged about harassing ICE agents. Tennessee you have to vote Matt Epps for Congress next week. This chick is f'ing insane."
Behn is facing Republican Matt Van Epps, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Trump said: "A West Point Graduate, and Combat Decorated Army Helicopter Pilot, Matt knows the WISDOM and COURAGE required to Defend our Country, Support our Incredible Military/Veterans, and Ensure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.
"In Congress, Matt will work hard to Keep our now very Secure Border, SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion School Choice, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. He is strongly supported by my good friend, Congressman Jim Jordan, and many other highly respected MAGA Warriors!"