Loomer’s access to Trump causes concern among Republican allies, as she promotes fringe conspiracy theories like immigrants eating pets. Trump’s decision to include Loomer on his plane for debate and 9/11 memorial events reflects his loss of faith in campaign aides. Some GOP members, like Graham and Tillis, criticize Loomer’s presence, while others like Greene denounce her racist comments. Trump defends Loomer as a free spirit. The false claim about immigrants eating pets made its way to the debate stage, sparking bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio. Trump and Harris avoided key questions in the debate, such as whether Americans are better off now, showing a lack of transparency on their part. Harris dodged questions on immigration policies and responsibility for Afghanistan, while Trump sidestepped questions on the Capitol attack and healthcare plans. With a second debate uncertain, reporters must push for answers from the candidates. In other news, Harris shifts to the center, Trump promises to eliminate taxes on overtime pay, and Pope Francis urges voters to choose the lesser of two evils. The Justice Department plans to file criminal charges in the hacking of Trump’s campaign, Boeing factory workers are on strike, and Smartmatic’s defamation lawsuit against Newsmax will go to trial. American astronauts stranded on the International Space Station plan to vote in the November election from space. Sign up for the Politics Desk newsletter for more updates.
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