Comedian and social media influencer was given a formal trespassing ban for life from the U.S. largest retail company. The controversy arose when he offered to pay for the groceries and electronics of shoppers.
Like under President Donald J. Trump, the cost of living has become so intolerable.
The cost of groceries has ruined a paycheck.
He was recently at the Walmart location in Beavercreek, Ohio. The location where Jonathan Crawford III and Angela Williams were killed. This loser named Ronald Ritchie made a fake call on Crawford as he was holding a unpackaged BB rifle. He made the call to the police and within five minutes, officer Sean Williams and and Sgt. David Darkow arrived.
Crawford who lived in Hamilton on the phone minding his business was accosted in less than ten seconds of Williams dropping a command. No sooner the command dropped, Williams open fire shooting Crawford four times.
Crawford was taken to Premier Health in Dayton where he died. Angela Williams of Riverside had a sever heart attack and died at Kettering Health Soin.
Sean Williams was immediately placed on ice for four years before he was somewhat cleared for duty.
Ritchie packed it up and moved from Dayton, Ohio to St. Petersburg, Florida. He is living in fear of the potential lawsuits and pubkic backlash he will face if someone recognizes him.
Walmart had to fork an undisclosed amount to Crawford, Williams and his then girlfriend Tasha Thomas. Sadly Thomas would die months later in a fatal traffic accident in Dayton.
Walmart blamed Ritchie for the whole ordeal but the negligence of having an open firearm itself cost the company.
Damon Darling, a comedian and influncer from Urbana frequents area doing social media charities for people in need. He often was around local Walmarts offering unsuspecting customers the opportunity to pay for the groceries.
Well apparently as a business, Walmart feared the liability of having its business and customers filmed. Legitimate reason. Who knows what could happen if a person is injured and the company could be held liable for it. Basically they are saying that his charities being filmed gives the impression that people are willing participants at Walmart.
Well he did another social media experiment and it led to Beavercreek Police following him on Interstate 675 for a pullover. In a video being filmed, the officer told Darling that he is criminal trespassed from Walmarts for life.
It was shocking.
Darling immediately was taken back by the declaration. While his millions of fans initially believed he was penalized for his viral acts of charity, the company later clarified that the ban was due to a history of disruptive behavior inside their stores.
A Walmart corporate spokesperson told TMZ that the ban was "unrelated to any charitable giving". Instead, they cited a pattern of "disruptive behavior and trespassing".
The restriction stems from Darling’s older content. Before focusing on charity, his comedy skits inside Walmart involved throwing merchandise, staging fake slips and falls, and dousing himself in milk.
Speaking on TMZ Live, Darling acknowledged his past videos likely triggered the corporate response. He apologized, stated his content has evolved into wholesome positivity, and urged his fans not to boycott Walmart.
Now the virality of this has Kroger, Target, Publix, Meijer, Home Depot, Loews and Whole Foods will have him on a watch list.
Retire the noise. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz are worthless.
It is time to retire Reps. Jared "Ron DeSantis Democrat" Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. They outlived their usefulness. The Smurf amd Jar Jar Binks are Pro Israel Democrats who sided with Republicans to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), the only Democratic who is a Palestinian American. Born and raised in Detroit, Tlaib identifies as a democratic socialist and an activist. She won in a predominantly Black and Arab voter district. She will continue to be voice for Detroit, Dearborn, Southfield, Livonia, Inkster, and Dearborn Heights.
Oliver Larkin, Angie Nixon and Elijah Manley are fuming at the event planners who canceled their joint campaign rally.
The Chomp the Oligarchy event was canceled because of pressure to drop Tlaib and Melat Kiros from the event. They endorsed them as their choices.
Scoop: After @LauraLoomer criticized this campaign event for Elijah Manley, who is challenging @DWStweets, the venue canceled the booking unless the campaign would agree to bar @RashidaTlaib from speaking, according to a campaign spokesperson.
I’m not gonna let nobody play in my face and use my faith to disrespect Rashida Tlaib. The venue should be ashamed of itself for caving to hateful, bigoted pressure. I, and all of my gay friends will reconsider providing any of our gay dollars, business or events to the venue.
Oh, and don’t worry. I have informed Michael Gottlieb that he is a Laura Loomer Democrat and that he will never ever hold public office in Broward County, Florida or anywhere in South Florida. Best believe.
They tried to cancel our event with Rashida Tlaib and Melat Kiros, but we won’t be silenced by the unhinged. See y’all at Chomp the Oligarchy tomorrow! https://t.co/zQsUadRl1w
progressive get-out-the-vote campaign rally in Fort Lauderdale was abruptly canceled by its upscale venue after an intense public backlash over a planned headline speech by U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
The event was organized by left-wing groups including Gen Z For Change and the Florida Youth Justice Coalition. It was designed to boost a slate of primary challengers, including Oliver Larkin (challenging Moskowitz) and Elijah Manley (challenging Wasserman Schultz).
Elijah Manley, a Black gay Jewish activist is determined to stop Debbie Wasserman Schultz from occupying a seat held by Black lawmakers.
Manley is running for the district vacated by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) angry over the Florida Republicans redrawing her district to favor Republican decided to carpetbag over to a district that held prominent Black lawmakers. Although both were corrupt, Alcee Hastings and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick held the district for Black constituents.
Schultz, an outspoken supporter of Israel is being accused of racial politics. Thenformer Democratic National Committee chairwoman has long been a viable opponent in her own district. This move puts her in a spot where she could be defeated handily. Rep. Emmauel Clever (D-MO), another pro Israel Democrat and one of the longest serving Black members who had his district of Kansas City driven into the Republican rural areas endorsed her and campaigned with her.
Local Black leaders, progressive organizers, and competing candidates are fuming. They view Wasserman Schultz's sudden entry into the district as a "hostile takeover" and a threat to Black political representation.
Dems angry at the Venue canceling because of a lawmaker appearance.
Luther Campbell, known as Uncle Luke is running for the seat as well. He said regardless of who's running, Wasserman Schultz isn't going to get that seat.
Florida's 20th District is a historically "Black-access district" specifically drawn to ensure Black voters have a voice in Washington. Local leaders are deeply angered that a prominent white politician is jumping into the race, which they argue dilutes Black political power.
Cherfilus-McCormick immediately filed to run for her old seat again despite being under federal watch.
Cherfilus-McCormick and other candidates slammed Wasserman Schultz for "forum shopping"—meaning looking for any open district just to save her own career.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) is also running for a district that leans more for Republicans.
Oliver Larkin went on Softball Hannity's circus of bullshit. He managed to drive the annoying ass host nuts.
Another outspoken supporter of Israel, he voted with Republicans to continue this aggression against Iran. He also refuses to meet with constituents who want an end to funding Israel. He is one of the co sponsors of Reps. Max Miller (R-OH), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mike Lawler's (R-NY) bill to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's ever fucking changing definitions of antisemitism.
He is facing against Oliver Larkin, a data statistician and activist. Larkin has been aggressively targeting Moskowitz for being out of touch with voters. The primary fight has become a high-profile battle over the ideological direction of the Democratic party in South Florida. It pits a progressive outsider against a well-funded, moderate incumbent.
The iconic image of Angie Nixon staring down that doofus Ron DeSantis after the Jacksonville mass shooting.
Larkin launched a heavy TV and digital ad campaign labeling Moskowitz a "twice-appointed Ron DeSantis Democrat". The ads use Moskowitz's own past audio to paint him as too cozy with Florida's right-wing leadership and corporate PAC money.
Larkin has frequently attacked Moskowitz's voting record. Specifically, he targets Moskowitz for being the only Florida Democrat to vote with House Republicans in favor of the Laken Riley Act. This law mandates the detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft or burglary.
Moskowitz has vastly out-raised him, Larkin has turned to unconventional media strategies to build momentum. He has gained national attention and fundraising boosts by making confrontational appearances on conservative programs like Fox News to criticize the incumbent.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the Democratic House minority leader has not endorsed any member.
It would be so sweet for Rashida Tlaib to get revenge on the Democrats who tried to oust her.
Progressive supporters point out that both Moskowitz and Wasserman Schultz previously voted with Republicans to censure Tlaib in Washington. Challengers like Oliver Larkin argue that the incumbents are using accusations of antisemitism as a political shield to distract from their own records and corporate backing.
Mainstream Democrats and local leaders fiercely condemned the rally. Critics, including that fat slob Republican Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) and that ugly wretch Laura Loomer, pointed out that Tlaib—a vocal critic of Israel—specifically flew to Florida to unseat two prominent Jewish House Democrats. They labeled the effort a targeted, antisemitic campaign push.
David Crowley has truce with Francesca Hong. It is the Wisconsin Democrats unity luncheon. The crucial race for governor shows deep divisions.
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley is likely a sacrificial goat come November. He already doing the work for Republicans.
Just like in Michigan, there is deep resentment within the party. The narrow victories of Crowley and Abdul El-Sayed shows the divisions. I backed El-Sayed for senate and he won by a 1.2 points. I backed Francesca Hong and she lost by 0.3 points.
The establishment said that El-Sayed needs to work to win over Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) voters angry over his stances. The establishment said that Hong's voters need to play along.
What they are not getting is that folks are seeing through the bullshit.
Crowley is definitely at risk of losing to a stupid Republican.
A stupid white nationalist who denied the 2020 election results is the nominee on the Republican side. He has a united front and is sitting back eating a heart clogging butter burger at Culvers watching the Wisconsin Democratic Party and national Democrats fight in the mid with the aligned Democratic Socialists of America.
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) is a stupid lawmaker with no accomplishments other than being some empty suit with racial slurs. He is a curmudgeon like the current govenor of Wisconsin. He is extremely out of touch with the reality Wisconsin voters face. Tiffany will win over 60% of the white vote. He will only generate 3 to 6% of the Black vote.
The race was Toss Up if Hong was the nominee. Now with Crowley, it has a Lean Republican. Way to go, Democrats. You put a 50/50 chance to a 60/40 chance.
That police shooting in Madison, Wisconsin will be a crucial moment to the Democratic nominee. Wondering if he can handle pressure. The residents of Madison are angry at the mayor and governor.
On a local junk food media interview, the reporter asked about if Hasan Piker wanted to do a campaign event for him, Crowley firmly reject it. He called him a divisive figure and said he will try to find ways to win over voters his way.
Gov. Tony Evers in a radio interview said that Francesca Hong’s voters "have to play along, I mean, not play along, they have to be part of it".
Okay, I am done being nice. If it takes Democrats to lose elections to make them understand that the concerns aren't being met, then so it be it. I don’t care about the candidate's race, gender, sexuality, religion or disability. I only care about policies.
This is why the Democrats are losing. They refuse to read the room. They are still trying to chase the elusive white vote and counting on boomer Black voters. They are literally saying young voters, Arab, Muslim, college educated and disenfranchised voters are irrelevant.
Identity politics is not winning voters when the policies that are presented aren't winning elections.
How does a razor thin win of less than 4,000 votes makes him a comeback kid?
Francesca Hong's voters were a mix of voters who were demanding generational change.
They did not care about her rhetoric online. They understood they cannot afford groceries. They understood they are paying too much for gas. They understood that rent, insurance preminums, shipping costs and energy consumption has went up.
They dug a corpse from the grave, gave it a lot of money, played racial politics and eeked out a small victory. Folks are expected to tolerate the results.
Yes, we accept the results.
Are we to get along and vote for the status quo when the demands are generational change?
No. We are not tolerating the "get along and go along" strategy.
Israel, AI, data centers, wildfires, the cost of living, the war in Iran and billionaires are big issue right now. We have tolerated so much this decade. Six years in and it feels like we are closing in on a catastrophic disaster under curmudgeon president.
If David Crowley doesn't get his shit together by late September, it is a wrap. Folks, I know holding your nose and voting is the worst thing you can do. I guess this what we got to do in a crucial election. Wisconsin voters deserve a candidate who can solve these problems.
I see it with Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Amy Acton, Vivek Ramaswamy, Byron Donalds, David Jolly, Deb Haaland, Greggory Hull and others. They are flawed people. They are running for governor with folks dealing with angst.
President Donald J. Trump's policies aren't helping people and its showing in real time.
Rewarding noise is pretty much a given now. Tom Tiffany is definitely noise and it is a risk that I don't want for Wisconsin or any other state with a flawed Democrat.
I am an independent and I want the Democrats to win. But the way they're doing it has me wondering whether they got the potential even sway me to vote come Midterms.
She returned only four weeks after her maternity leave. Ironic, I guess she was on board Air Force One when President Donald J. Trump secretly left the flight and placed everyone else in danger. As a mother of two, that was fucked up.
The CIA also claims that Israeli intelligence is shaky. Trump put hundreds of lives in danger. That includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent and his White House Press Secretary.
Yearly Wrap Up.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving at the end of August. She is the second longest serving U.S. press secretary under President Donald J. Trump. He had over eight press secretaries in the two terms he served.
At age 28 and married to a 61 year old man, Leavitt is the youngest to serve under a president as the face of the administration. She is a trophy wife to a pedophile.
Leavitt called it a “bittersweet decision” in a social media post Wednesday shortly after President Donald Trump announced she would be stepping down. She recently returned to the White House podium after the birth of her second child, a daughter named Viviana, in May. She also has a 2-year-old son.
“The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary — and that is why I have ultimately made the bittersweet decision to depart the White House and embark on a new chapter in my life,” Leavitt wrote.
Trump did not outline plans for who might replace her in the high-profile role. He said in a social media post of his own that her decision to leave is one “I totally understand and respect!” and indicated she would continue to play a role in his orbit.
“Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party, as we work to defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections,” the president wrote.
Curmudgeon loses his second longest serving press secretary.
Leavitt worked as a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, before joining his 2024 campaign. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire, winning a 10-way Republican primary before losing the general election to incumbent Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas.
During Trump’s first term in office, Leavitt worked as an aide in the White House press office. She then became communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Leavitt briefed from the White House press room less frequently than some of her recent predecessors. Trump, who regularly engages with reporters during White House events and during his travels, primarily deployed Leavitt to Fox News and other conservative news outlets to trumpet his agenda and take shots at Democrats and the mainstream media.
Trump’s first-term press secretaries included Sean Spicer and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who were known for quarreling with reporters. Another, Stephanie Grisham, never held a briefing. Her successor, Kayleigh McEnany, often lectured the news media during her appearances in the press briefing room.
Even in tough times, millions still play the lottery and go to casinos.
Okay, first one of the year.
The Cash Fever. I describe my honest opinion of the lottery and casinos.
How many Americans are spending their lives away on a risk for a reward?
It really must be bad for the casinos and gaming industry. I am not talking much about it. Ohio has seven racinos and four casinos. I used to work for two of them.
Many professional gamblers are angry over the One Big Beautiful Act's tax changes on casino earnings. It depreciates the value of wins and taxes slightly more from those who gamble as a workable income.
Since I was let go, I stopped gambling and also tightened my wallet. I work at a non union company that doesn't pay enough and I feel like it is starting to affect my health. I am experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome, high stress, sciatica, restlessness and the fear that company offered health insurance will not cover any medical expenses.
I haven't taken an actual vacation since 2016.
I used to work at a local casino in the area. I was let go after a banned gambler got in and offered her a player's card. I let my guard down and it cost me big time. I am working at a job that is tolerable but not acceptable. I am frustrated with the status quo and the lack of opportunities in the area.
I am sick and tired of wars, Israel, white men leading our country and the noise.
Capitalism is on the decline.
The odds of winning either the Powerball or Mega Millions is 1 to 303 million. You have a better chance at just minding your business than winning multi-state lotteries.
Say, I haven't gambled in years. I am not even being tempted to do so. Like most Americans, those struggling cannot have the luxury of gambling. It is out of the question.
I just want you to know that Powerball rolled jackpot will be at least high by draw time.
Still, if I decide to pay the lottery and win.... siranora.
If you are willing to risk a few dollars, maybe you could become a billionaire.
With these polarizing times, maybe if you do win, you could leave the United States and find a tax haven in a green notice country or territory.
Things to get out the way.....
In about 23 states and Puerto Rico, you can remain anonymous. But if you are willing to show yourself to the public, here we go.....
You have til 10pm to purchase a Powerball ticket on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Do want to you want to be a millionaire or billionaire?
In my state of Ohio, sports betting is legal. You can legally bet on sporting events for chance of earning a huge payout. The state has issued licenses to the four casinos and seven racinos.
Sports betting is also available at many bars, clubs and convenience stores that have legal betting stations.
I am wondering, are you willing to pony up at least $2 or $5 to play a multi-state lottery game for a chance at winning over $1 billion?
Played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories, Powerball is a coordinated by the State Lottery Association (MUSL), a nonprofit organization formed by an agreement with lobbyists and U.S. corporations. From its inaugural drawing on April 19, 1992, until August 21, 2021, Powerball drawings were held twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday); a third weekly drawing (held Mondays) was added on August 23, 2021. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evening at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee.
Mega Millions is drawn at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday and Friday evenings, including holidays. Mega Millions is administered by a consortium of its 12 original lotteries; the drawings are held at the studios of WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, supervised by the Georgia Lottery. Played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands with Puerto Rico being added in the near future, Mega Millions is independent from MUSL but does have an agreement with the consortium of states that operated the similar Mega Millions lottery, which allowed MUSL members to sell Mega Millions tickets and consortium members to sell Powerball tickets.
Many who are often playing are not rich. I will take the posts of X user Andrew Lokenauth (@FluentInFinance). In Dec. 2024, he made almost similar advice to what you should do if you become an instant billionaire.
If you win tonight's $760,000,000 lottery jackpot (8th largest in history) here are 7 things to do ASAP:
1) Don't sign the ticket (first set up a trust to stay anonymous & protect your assets)
2) Don't tell anyone. Don't be a victim of robbery or death.
3) Hire 6 experts ASAP:
— Andrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com (@FluentInFinance) December 17, 2024
4. Make copies of your ticket (both digital and print copies, on both sides)
Keep digital copies of the ticket in encrypted cloud storage and an external hard drive.
Then hide the ticket somewhere safe in case you lose the original.
— Andrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com (@FluentInFinance) December 25, 2024
6. Create a trust to protect your assets and accept your money anonymously.
The trust will protect your assets from lawsuits, creditors, and scammers.
— Andrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com (@FluentInFinance) December 25, 2024
Most who often play are either a family member, co-worker or friend who has a gambling addiction.
So here's the public service announcement.
Most lotteries and casinos offer help for problem gambling. I want to acknowledge this.
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (1-800-522-4700). The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.
You can get help if you, a loved one or friend is dealing with drug abuse.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
It is a difficult thing to tell a family member, friend, co-worker or a player of a gambling venue. But if see something, say something. It may save a life.
The signs of problem gambling include:
The person constantly borrowing money from friends, family, loan facilities or banks.
The person is always taking more out to chase the jackpot (or clout).
The person loses track of time or misses appointments due to gambling.
The person is running late on paying bills or dues.
The person feels like "playing it back" is the only way to win.
The person is getting agitated over wins and losses.
The person is using alcohol or drugs to ease stress.
The person damages property at casinos or lottery retailers.
The person deliberately asks others to claim prizes to avoid paying child support, spousal support or owed taxes.
The person uses false ID, false social security numbers or gives wrong information to avoid taxes or has known status as a banned guest or voluntarily excluded player (self-prevention/restricted gambler).
The person is restless and feel the only way to relax is to gamble.
The person is jeopardizing relationships, their jobs and their social life in order to gamble.
The person repeatedly lies about wins and loses.
The person is trying to curb problem gambling but never achieves the goal.
The person has trouble adjusting to increases in lottery prices and rule changes.
The person usually holds up lines in businesses due to inconsistent demands or repetitive calls of plays and bets.
The person often uses phone apps to purchase lottery tickets and sports bets without consideration of funds.
The person is upset when family members, friends or frequent winners win jackpots or prizes.
These are the hard truths about problem gambling. You know someone or have a problem. That's why it's important to know your limits when you gamble.
Folks, the multi-state Powerball will now have three active drawings. The original jackpot drawings were on Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59pm. Now the drawings will be on Monday nights as well.
It will try to increase the opportunity for players who avoided playing during the pandemic.
Rules on how to play lottery. Note: Many lottery venues are no longer taking verbal requests due to the coronavirus and the possibility of eliminating long wait times due to excessive ticket requests.
Make sure you have money on hand. The operator is required to take money before issuing a ticket. Make sure you have your numbers placed on either a betting card, your lottery app or a previous ticket. Most operators will help you plug numbers in through the terminal or place an automatic bet for you. However in the case of long lines or possible errors, it would be best to be prepared for the transaction. Some states do offer debit and credit transactions. Make sure you get your information from your local lottery commission. You cannot cancel Powerball or Mega Millions tickets. They are property of your state (or territory's) lottery commission. Any alteration, distortion or underage playing will void the games.
In most states, the required age to play the lottery is 18 years old (21 in some states) or older. Do not let anyone under the playing age purchase a ticket or lottery game. The operator could lose their license or you will forfeit your prize if the regional lottery operator determined that an underage player was the winner.
If you purchase Powerball and Mega Millions from another state (or territory) and you won, understand that it is not a winner in your home state. You must return to the state (or territory) where you purchased the ticket. The Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Powerball is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you're a traveler and won the lottery in the state of purchase, you have to return to the state to claim your prize. Every state has their own rules and regulations so don't think "it's all the same." It's not. It's a licensed property of the state gaming commission.
Whenever a lottery retailer handles a jackpot ticket, ask the cashier to make sure you hear the "winner" sound. Most machines will make a noise if you're a winner. There are also ticket verifying stations located near a lottery terminal. Make sure before you hand a ticket to a cashier, you are sure you won a jackpot. Ask for a claims form and/or a validation claim voucher. If you are claiming jackpots that are under $500 or less at a licensed lottery operator, check your tickets at a lottery scanner first before handing the ticket off to the clerk. Make sure the cashier confirms the ticket. Tickets over $500 or more may have to go to a local lottery office in a regional jurisdiction. Lottery operators have vendor licenses and tickets are printed by a large set of numbers. If any allegations of fraud or cheating do occur, the lottery can subpoena the operator for the records of purchase and video surveillance of the person who purchased the ticket.
Mega Millions tickets are $5 per unit. The multiplier is included regardless of how many tickets are purchased. Powerball tickets are $2 with an additional $1 for the multiplier. Mega Millions minimum jackpots start at $50 million. Powerball minimum jackpots start at $20 million.
You can view the results of Mega Millions and Powerball on your local television station at 10:59pm. Mega Millions is drawn on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball is drawn on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can also get your state's lottery results on websites, the lottery commission apps on the Apple Store and Google Play. You can view results on social media.
You can self-validate tickets under $500 through your phone so it can make it "touchless" contact. You can also get winnings under $500 installed in your bank account or through a credit card. Some fees do apply for distribution of cards and bank deposits.
You have at least 90 days to a year to claim a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot. Some states have a period of time to claim your prize. If you fail to claim the prize upon its final claim day, it will go back to the state. The lottery operator will collect a reward for selling the winning ticket. Do not wait till the last minute to claim a jackpot prize. The lottery commission does have the right to forfeit or cancel any prizes presented.
Do not quit your job until you're certain you won the lottery. At the end of the day, some people get bored with their lives and may want to return to the workforce. Don't burn bridges with your employer. You may have to return back to the employer one day.
Inflation and the coronavirus have changed the world. Many companies have risen prices on food, supplies, rent and utilities. Lottery paper has become very scarce in some retailers. Please understand that it is not a retailer's fault they are out of lottery paper or the machine is down. Please have patience and an understanding of a lottery retailer's resources.
Do not believe the news reports about a winner coming forward immediately after the announcement of a winning ticket being sold. If the winner was smart, they would wait until the media moves on to the latest controversy. When you see a person appear in public 24 hours after a win, it is a publicity stunt or a grift. Many winners do not appear until they are in the presence of lottery officials, security and lawyers.
You know I've often posted about what I would do if I won the lottery. It is not legal advise so you don't have to take my word for it. I am just expressing what I am going to do if I win the lottery.
I will first write my name on the lottery ticket. If I choose to not write my name on the ticket, I will prepare a trust fund. I will always make sure that if I ever lose that ticket, my name is on it and it cannot be claimed by someone who is the person who wrote on the back of it.
I will also make sure I take a picture of the ticket. It will be a good thing to take a picture if you want to prove to your state's lottery commission that you were the one who purchased the ticket. I mean it would be smart to take pictures of your lottery tickets. Say if you have a group purchase of lottery tickets and you purchase one for yourself or your family member. You won't have to obligate to the group pool's tickets if you show that you bought one for yourself. Because it will be a legal matter if you purchase the group tickets but failed to disclose you purchased one for yourself. Even though you won on your own separate ticket, it's best to let the group know that you purchased a solo ticket to prevent them from believing you've stolen money or violated the group's contract.
If I do win the lottery, I will immediately pay off all my debts. The car loans, child support, spousal support, medical bills, phone bills, mortgage, court fees and bank loans will be paid in full. Before I even collect my lottery winnings, I want to be caught up on everything. Many states will offset lottery winnings due to a person owning state debt, child support, spousal support and court fees. If you know that you owe, pay it off.
I will immediately close my social media and change my phone number. If you're a winner of the lottery, the junk food media, your family, your friends, your acquaintances, your co-workers, your former lovers, your community, charity groups, scammers and the state will know you. I am going to cancel my Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and social dating apps. I am very clear about my movements and I chose to not be public about it. When I was younger and naive, I would have shown my face to the public. But alas, I've gotten older and I am not the same as I was when I was younger. People are willing to rob and sometimes kill if you reveal yourself as a lottery winner.
I will also get a trust fund prepared, a will and a trusted member of family to hold my winnings. Yeah, it would be nice to establish a trust fund for family members if you do die. I mean life is full of uncertainty. Winning the lottery has higher odds than catching the coronavirus or being struck . On point, 1 out of 15 people are infected with the coronavirus and people have died from it. You win the lottery one day and the next day you caught the coronavirus. You got to remind yourself, you can't take it when you're gone. So it's best to establish a will to distribute your lottery winning to either family, charity and those who you feel deserve it. It will be written and notarized by an attorney or a bank. If you do establish a trust fund you could hire a financial advisor or a family member to oversee your earnings. Make sure that financial advisor is licensed and trusted by the Better Business Bureau. It also must be routine to study on how lottery winners adapt to money. Cause you're going into a bigger tax bracket and taxes vary in many states.
Now that I have my lottery winnings, I will now take the opportunity to buy things that are rational. I would purchase a vehicle, get a home, put some in an investment and prepare for a vacation. Of course, vacations are no longer the norm in the age of COVID-19. Trump's return has made Americans more cautious about traveling overseas. The United States support for Israel also made it more difficult for Americans to travel. So I would be smart to be prepared to be tested or vaccinated for the coronavirus before I take a vacation. I will not take a personal phone or tablet with me. Always use a pay as go phone or a tablet with strong VPNs. Some countries and the United States will check your electronics without consent. Many countries have banned Americans entry to their countries out of fear of being in support of Israel. Some travelers maybe carrying a serious illness like the coronavirus or not be vaccinated. With the rise of serious diseases and Trump's failure to take control of the matter, world leaders don't trust the American leadership in handling a global pandemic. Expensive vehicles include more insurance rates. More homes require use of electricity or water resources. Overseas vacations are nice but you must check with the State Department if you travel to countries that could pose danger to you as an American. Think rational about your winnings. Because at the end of the day, you can blow millions in a matter of five years.
A problem gambler.
You might also want to make sure you're not playing lottery on company work time if you work at gas stations, restaurants, casinos, bars and pool halls. You might also want to make sure that you don't scratch the tickets first then pay for them last. I used to work at a gas station and a former co-worker often took lottery tickets, scratch them off and then pay for them after they were scratched.
Taking lottery tickets without purchase is not only theft but a felony in some states if the vendor decides to press charges.
Not only the lottery vendor could lose their license (if they look the other way), they lose the bonus from the sold winning ticket and they could be audited by the lottery commission. The worker will be forbidden from playing lottery if convicted. And yes, family members or friends who try to buy on behalf of a banned player could be criminally charged.
Be humble about winning the lottery. You will not live a normal life. You could hopefully use the lottery winnings for a long time of success or squander it away within five years and end up miserable. Do not worry about the have-nots! Enjoy the winnings with pride and caution. Your success shouldn't be a punishment. If you do take the opportunity to win the lottery make yourself aware of the surroundings.
This is not a joke.
This my opinion and I stand by what I say!
The downside of problem gambling.
Offset was shot by Lil Tjay in Florida. The two had a dispute over Offset owing him money after the latter borrowed a rack. Lil Tjay survived a shooting only to shoot Offset in a minor dispute that could have been settled through court. Although the court would rule it a gift, Tjay would at least put it on record that Offset's gambling cost him his family.
Offset has divorced rapper Cardi B. He owes child support to his six children.
Another Florida incident.
A former United States Postal Service employee from Broward County is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she stole a winning Florida Lottery ticket from the mail and fraudulently claimed a $2,600 prize.
According to the Florida Lottery, the case stemmed from a joint investigation by the agency’s Division of Security and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General.
Investigators said the investigation began after a Florida Lottery player reported that a winning Pick 4 ticket she mailed through the U.S. Postal Service never arrived at its intended destination.
According to an arrest report, the winning ticket was purchased at a Publix store in Tampa and was worth $2,600. Because the prize exceeded the $599 maximum payout that can be claimed at a lottery retailer, the terminal instructed that the ticket be returned to the player, investigators said.
They said the winner later mailed the ticket to a relative in Fort Lauderdale to help pay for another person’s funeral expenses, but the ticket was never successfully delivered.
A Florida Lottery inspector determined the ticket was instead redeemed June 19 at the Florida Lottery’s Miami District Office by 28-year-old Lakaysha Kenya Lockhart. Investigators later identified Lockhart as a USPS letter carrier assigned to the Oakland Park post office.
United States Postal Service ain't paying enough. Woman resorts to theft to survive.
According to her arrest report, Lockhart, who has listed addresses in Lauderhill and Hollywood, “was not known to, approved or authorized by the ticket owner” to redeem the winning ticket.
Authorities said Florida Lottery special agents and USPS OIG investigators conducted a joint operation that led to Lockhart’s arrest on July 23. They said Lockhart admitted after her arrest to stealing the winning lottery ticket and redeeming it at the Miami District office.
“Our players deserve confidence that every Lottery prize is protected through strong security measures and diligent oversight,” Florida Lottery Secretary Reginald D. Dixon said in a statement. “I commend our Division of Security for their outstanding investigative work and thank our partners at the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office for their collaboration in protecting the integrity of Florida Lottery games and bringing this case to a successful resolution.”
Jail records show Lockhart is facing one count of grand theft, dealing in stolen property, filing a false claim for payment, and two counts of unlawful use of a two-way communications device and mail theft.
Florida Lottery officials said that because the offenses occurred in multiple judicial circuits, the cases will be prosecuted separately.
Lockhart was not listed as an inmate in Broward County jail records as of Friday morning.
A USPS spokesperson told Local 10 News that Lockhart joined the agency on April 21, 2025, and remains employed by USPS but is currently off duty.
The suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
An unintentional incident but still a stupid incident.
A dangerous pit viper was found inside the helmet of an Arkansas high school player. He ended up being extremely lucky the animal did not strike.
A cottonmouth is a common venomous snake. It is exist in the Southeast.
A high school football player recently had a venomous, scaled surprise tucked away in their football helmet.
Animal services in Maumelle, Arkansas, received a call from Maumelle High School last Thursday, reporting a snake had been found curled inside a football helmet, Chris Davis, director of animal services for Maumelle, said in a statement to ABC News.
Amy Eoff, lead animal control officer with Maumelle Animal Services, added that it was reported to them that a player had been wearing the helmet for an hour before noticing the creature.
Nick Farr, executive principal of Maumelle High School, told ABC News, "The student in question did feel something kind of moving on his head and, he took his helmet off and alerted the defensive coordinator that 'Hey, there is a snake in my helmet.'"
Athletic director Kirk Horton and Farr were notified shortly after the incident.
The student's guardian was notified and the student was evaluated to confirm he was in good condition, according to Farr.
Cottonmouth vipers are dangerous.
According to Eoff, the snake was initially reported to be a copperhead, but once animal services examined the specimen, they realized it was a cottonmouth snake, a venomous serpent found across America's Deep South and as far north as southern Missouri and Virginia.
Davis said two officers attended the scene and confirmed the snake was lodged in the helmet's padding.
Once the cottonmouth arrived at the shelter, still in the football helmet, Davis said the service's realized tools would not be able to pull the snake out of the helmet.
The team decided to flood the snake out by placing the helmet in a container and submerging it in water until the snake decided to come out of the helmet for air, when the team was able to remove the snake, according to Eoff and Davis.
Eoff said the snake is still alive and was released elsewhere after its removal.
"Everybody should be cautious leaving anything outside," Eoff said in an interview with ABC News. "Snakes will curl up into anything."
"Most of the time these snakes are not trying to harm anybody, but of course they're fierce," she said. "So, if anybody reaches in, they're probably going to snap at them cause they're just terrified."
ABC News has reached out to Pulaski County Special School District for more information.
If you are approached by a cottonmouth (also known as a water moccasin), freeze immediately, stand your ground, and then slowly take several steps backward.
Cottonmouths are deeply misunderstood creatures. Despite persistent myths, they are not inherently aggressive, do not hunt humans, and will not chase you.
If one is moving toward you, it is almost always because you are unintentionally blocking its path to a water source or a safe hiding spot.
Follow these critical safety steps to handle an encounter safely.
Freeze and assess: Sudden movements can trigger a defensive strike. Pause to see where the snake is heading.
Back away slowly: Maintain a safe distance of at least 6 to 10 feet away from the snake.
Do not block its exit: Look behind you and to the sides. Ensure you are not standing between the snake and its escape route (usually water or thick brush).
Leave it alone: Never try to poke, kick, trap, or kill the snake. Attempting to harm a cottonmouth drastically increases your chances of being bitten.
In the rare event that you are bitten, you must treat it as a medical emergency.
According to guidelines from the Mayo Clinic and Poison Control, you should immediately do the following:
Call 911: Seek emergency medical attention right away. Emergency rooms carry polyvalent antivenom (such as CroFab or Anavip) to treat pit viper bites.
Stay completely calm: An elevated heart rate pumps venom through your body faster. Sit down, rest, and minimize movement.
Remove tight items: Take off any jewelry, watches, rings, or tight clothing near the bite site before swelling begins.
Position the limb: Keep the bitten arm or leg rested at or slightly above heart level.
Take a photo (if safe): If the snake is still nearby, snap a quick photo from a safe distance to help the emergency physicians confirm the species.
Avoid these dangerous myths:
Do NOT use a tourniquet or wrap the wound tightly, as this traps venom and destroys local tissue.
Do NOT apply ice or submerge the wound in cold water.
Do NOT cut the wound or attempt to suck out the venom by mouth or with a pump kit.
Do NOT take pain relievers like aspirin, Advil (ibuprofen), or Aleve (naproxen), as they thin your blood and worsen the venom's anti-clotting effects. Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) if absolutely necessary.
Can we get the Darwin Award for the most stupidest people on the planet?
You can't fix stupid!
You can't change minds!
You are completely trapped in stupid.
You are wrapped and emboldened in stupid.
Again, why do white people always treat wild animals like they're domesticated?
I don't get why some of these people believe it's their mission to disrupt the lives of others.
This is why Republicans are idiots. Democrats are idiots too but at least some of them have the sense to not engage in stupidity. Not saying all Republicans are idiots, but definitely the ones who voted for President Donald J. Trump are.
I've said it before and I stand by what I say: "Wild animals are......well you know!"
Interacting with uncontacted people is dangerous. Well, they are.... you know!"
If you want to be a thrill seeker, you might want to get life insurance.
David Crowley's slim victory shows deep division with the Democrats. Pro Israel Dems and dark money once again stops progressives. While I am happy a Black person won, his win is not going to sway voters in majority white Wisconsin.
The noise wins.
Okay, let me make this clear. I don’t care anymore about the identity politics right now. If you are supportive of Israel, a get along to go along, a work across the aisle, a water down, an establishment politician, you are not going to succeed.
The progressive movement want fighters.
Unfortunately David Crowley isn't a fighter and he will pay the price. Crowley who reentered the race was heavily backed by dark money defeated Francesca Hong, a progressive state lawmaker in the race for governor.
His razor thin win shows internal issues within the Democratic Party. His win puts the governor’s race in Lean Republican.
He will face off against an election denying white nationalist, Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI).
Crowley who skipped the Arab American Forum, suspended his campaign, only reentered when Mandela Barnes and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez exited the race had an amazing comeback.
Crowley won on older Black voters. The dog whistle campaign against Hong was there.
Now this is going to be an example of Democrats shooting themselves in the foot. Words do not pay the bills. It does not lower the gas prices. It does not feed families. It does not pay mortages, rent, loans and life in general.
Instead of ignoring the noise, Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Democrats are gambling on chasing that elusive white vote. Fuck that shit. Everyone is important.
Crowley defeated Hong by less than half of a percentage point in an election outcome that none of the statewide polls predicted. In every survey, including one Crowley's campaign paid for, Hong carried a double-digit lead in the race.
Crowley was declared the winner by the Associated Press early Wednesday, Aug. 12, after a series of reporting delays in Milwaukee, Winnebago and Green counties. If the slim margin in unofficial results holds, it could be within the 1% threshold at which Hong could request a recount at the campaign's expense.
"David is ready to get back to work, build a broad coalition, and win in November," Crowley campaign manager Garren Randolph said in a statement.
The dog whistle blew. Francesca Hong's loss is heartbreaking. She called for unity to rally behind Crowley.
Tuesday's election outcome underscored the popularity of Gov. Evers.
The Milwaukee County Executive had dropped out of the race in July in reaction to polling that showed he had failed to break through in a crowded primary but returned to the race just days later with an endorsement from Evers, who holds a job approval rating of more than 50% in a recent Marquette University Law School survey.
Crowley's win also delivers a loss to the democratic socialist movement, which has seen victories in New York, Colorado and Michigan. Hong's loss came after the state representative spent more than a week being the subject of national scrutiny and criticism over her past social media posts that called to abolish police and criticized holidays.
The noise of free speech. I mean her words aren't fucking policies. This shit is such a distraction which makes me wonder why the Democrats always want to walk on fucking egg shells.
Crowley and Evers spent the last month of the race crisscrossing the state, arguing Hong could not beat Tiffany in a general election environment, in part because of those posts.
What makes Crowley think he can win?
When the Democratic voters oppose dark money, Israel, water down politics and weak fighters, Crowley is weak.
Crowley will face a worthless shithead like Tiffany in a Nov. 3 general election.
At Tiffany's campaign event in Hartland, some supporters told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel they were hoping for a matchup with Hong given the stark contrast between the two. Republican groups spent millions on ads during the primary to boost Hong's name ID in an effort to help her win the party's nomination, viewing Hong as more beatable than other candidates.
Paul Kurtz, a 50-year-old man from Janesville, said he believed Tiffany is the best candidate because “he’s steady, he’s a Wisconsinite through and through."
If Crowley wins, he'll face an electorate that doesn't know him well. In the latest Marquette University Law School poll, two-thirds of Democratic primary voters said they didn't know enough about him to have an opinion.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson told the Journal Sentinel he's known Crowley for about 25 years, and they went to high school together.
"David is a gregarious guy. He is down to earth. He is funny," Johnson said in an interview at Crowley's election night event on Tuesday. "But he is a fighter, and he likes to learn. He will deliver for all communities, all across the state."
Crowley revived campaign after Rodriguez dropped out
Crowley revived his campaign after a whirlwind week of developments during which he learned the candidate he’d endorsed was out of money, received calls from supporters urging him to get back in the race and earned the backing Evers.
Crowley had ended his campaign July 8, saying it had "become clear" he would not be the Democratic nominee. The following day, he endorsed Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, who, within days, would announce she had fired her campaign manager for “serious mismanagement” of campaign finances.
Now the pro Israel money will flow to a white nationalist who voted to not certify the 2020 presidential election. Tom Tiffany is a curmudgeon do nothing lawmaker who will play dog whistle on Crowley now that Hong lost.
Rodriguez withdrew from the race the morning of July 17, and Crowley's return to the race became official before the day was done. The governor's endorsement followed July 18, when Crowley relaunched his campaign with a rally in Milwaukee.
Asked shortly after he rejoined the race why he brought his own campaign back to life rather than backing another candidate who’d stayed in the race, Crowley stressed his experience as county executive.
“None of the candidates, while I've had the opportunity to work with them in their different roles, none of them has the experience of running government, of getting pieces of legislation passed that's going to directly impact families across this state like we did,” Crowley told the Journal Sentinel at the time.
From the start of his campaign reboot, Crowley pointed to efforts by Republican groups to boost Hong, cautioning voters “about Republicans spending money in our Democratic primary.”
Crowley continued to make part of his pitch to voters a warning that Tiffany, who is endorsed by Trump, could defeat Hong even in a political environment has soured on Trump and favors Democrats.
Evers' decision over a year ago to not seek a third term created a wide open race for Democrats, that saw numerous candidates drop out over the summer. State Sen. Kelda Roys and former Evers cabinet member Joel Brennan stayed into the race until the end and both trailed Crowley.
Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski of Madison will join Crowley as a running mate and former Lancaster Mayor David Varnam will join Tiffany on the GOP ticket.
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeats Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) in the senate race to replace Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN). Smith, a former lieutenant governor became a senator when Al Franken resigned after Roger Stone pushed a photo of Leeann Tweeden.
Franken, an actor, comedian and satirist was a two term U.S. Senator. When Tweeden published the photo of Franken playfully looking like he was going to grope her, it drew outrage. It also drew allegations of inappropriate behavior. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) considering a presidential bid called for his immediate resignation.
Smith who intially supported Franken's bid withdrew it soon after. Then governor Mark Dayton appointed Smith to fill the remaining term. Smith would easily win her bids.
Now Smith stayed neutral in this race.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) who ran for president in 2020 as well announced she will run for governor of Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz, former vice presidential nominee announced he wouldn't seek a third term. Apparently the Nick Shirley deception videos brought a difficult challenge for him. He also had dealt the deaths of Melissa Hortmann and her husband. Walz also announced he was not running for president.
Klobuchar, a pro Israel Democrat won the nomination. While she was clearly the frontrunner, her Israel support will harm her. Her potential opponents in the Republican fold are weak as fuck.
Governor's race is LIKELY DEMOCRAT.
Senate race is LEAN DEMOCRAT.
Okay, Flanagan.
She is She is of Irish and Ojibwe descent and is a citizen of the White Earth Nation.
She will be the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nominee. The DFL is the Democratic Party affiliate.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) backed Flanagan. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Sen. Angus King (I-ME) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) backed Craig. Even Gwen Walz, the first lady of Minnesota backed Craig. Tim Walz stayed neutral.
Craig, a moderate and pro Israel Democrat was easily defeated.
It would be a first for both had one won the nomination. The first Native American woman versus the third Democratic woman who identifies as a lesbian.
Tammy Bruce and Laphonza Butler were lesbian. Kyrsten Sinema identified as bisexual.
“This entire campaign has been about the many versus the money,” Flanagan told NBC News’ “Meet the Press Now” on the eve of the primary. Craig and her allies combined to spend nearly $20 million on the airwaves, while Flanagan and her allies spent $4.7 million, according to AdImpact.
“I’m running to make sure that people can afford the lives they want to live,” Flanagan said. “I want to get big money out of our politics, and I want to fight for things like ‘Medicare for All’ so that people aren’t just paying for health insurance but actually have access to health care.”
Flanagan criticized Craig, who is in her fourth term, for not standing up enough to President Donald Trump’s administration, which Craig disputed. Craig, who held a competitive House seat in the Twin Cities metro area, had argued that she was the best candidate to win in November.
Another pro Israel Democrat heads home. Angie Craig got trounced by Peggy Flanagan.
Immigration became a major dividing line in the race after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis this year amid the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge.
Craig faced criticism for having voted for the Laken Riley Act, an immigration detention measure that Trump signed into law shortly after he started his second term in January 2025. Craig said she later regretted that vote. Flanagan has called for abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying in a recent Minnesota Public Radio debate that ICE “has to be ripped apart.” Flanagan said she does support immigration enforcement to ensure secure borders.
Flanagan, meanwhile, faced criticism from Craig over Minnesota’s handling of fraud in social services programs, with Craig suggesting that Republicans would be eager to use the issue against Flanagan in the fall. Flanagan accused Craig of parroting “Republican talking points.”
Asked during their debate whether she had a role in responding to the fraud scandal, Flanagan said, “The governor has taken the lead here, and the administration has been aggressive internally in working to stop fraud, prevent it from happening in the first place.”
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who decided not to run for re-election, stayed neutral in the Senate primary. But his wife, Gwen, backed Craig over Flanagan, the governor’s ticketmate.
After a divisive primary, Flanagan’s next task will be to unite the party as Democrats turn to November. She told “Meet the Press Now” that Democrats would come together to take on Trump.
“Congresswoman Craig and I will be unified in making sure that Democrats hold this seat no matter what happens. We can’t afford to give this Donald Trump one more seat in the United States Senate,” she said.
Craig said during the debate that she would support Flanagan if she won the primary.
“We have an existential crisis in our nation with Trump and Republicans, and so I would be right by the lieutenant governor’s side asking my supporters to support her,” Craig said. “The most important thing in this election is that we beat Republicans. That’s what matters.”
Former NBC Sports reporter Michele Tafoya trounces Royce White, a former NBA player who wants to troll the WNBA. She is a weak opponent. GOP and MAGA call her a plant.
On the Republican side, former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya won the Senate primary, NBC News projects. Although Trump did not endorse in the primary, Tafoya had support from National Republican Senatorial Campaign Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC), as national Republicans viewed her as the only contender who could put the race in play.
Tafoya, a self-described “pro-choice” Republican, has faced some questions about her conservative credentials. She did not win the state GOP’s endorsement at the May convention, where delegates instead backed retired Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze.
She pitched herself as a political outsider, pledging in a campaign ad to “crack down on corruption, stop illegal immigrants from voting in our elections and to keep men out of women’s sports.”
Republicans are optimistic the race could be competitive in the fall, as they have made some gains in the state in the Trump era.
Trump lost Minnesota by 4 percentage points in 2024, winning 47% of the vote, which was the best performance by a GOP presidential candidate in two decades. But it has also been 20 years since Republicans last won a statewide election in Minnesota, when Tim Pawlenty was re-elected as governor in 2006.
