Donald Trump is turning 78 today and is expected to celebrate at Mar-a-Lago. And there is growing speculation about who will be Trump’s VP pick.
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Donald Trump turns 78: Former president prepares to celebrate in Florida with a MAGA bash… four months before he battles with Biden to be the oldest president in history
Former President Donald Trump is celebrating turning 78 on Friday with a birthday bash in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The former president will headline a ‘Club 47’ event near Mar-a-Lago at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, where some of his most boisterous supporters plan to don red, white and blue attire to fete the presumptive Republican nominee.
The invitation showed the ex-president hugging an American flag – an homage to his Flag Day birth.
Club 47’s President Larry Snowden confirmed to DailyMail.com that there would be cake and a playing of the birthday song. ‘All of the above. Huge birthday celebration,’ he wrote in an email.
Trump joins other celebrities like Dolly Parton, Steve Martin, Cher and Steve Martin in the 78-club.
That’s a laugh: Pope Francis meets with comedians Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Rock and more in warm-up act to his sitdown with Biden
Pope Francis hosted more than 100 comedians at Vatican City on Friday morning in a warm-up act to his meeting with President Joe Biden at the G7 later in the day.
The conclave of comedians included Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Chris Rock, Stephen Colbert, and Conan O’Brien.
‘You unite people, because laughter is contagious,’ the pontiff told the assembled group, adding that he has prayed for 40 years for a good sense of humor.
‘While communication today often generates conflict, you know how to bring together diverse and sometimes contrary realities. How much we need to learn from you!’ the Pope, 87, said.
Catholic President Biden shakes hands and nuzzles into Pope Francis in a tender moment
Funny day at the Vatican
The Pope meets with comedians including Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert at the Vatican.
Deals negotiated at the G7 in Italy will loan Ukraine $50 billion – but how much will the Europeans pay?
The White House is touting agreements out of the G7 in Italy, including a deal to loan Ukraine $50 billion, with loans secured by interest on seized Russian assets.
Another deal President Biden pitched at his press conference would commit the U.S. to backing Ukraine over a ten-year period. But that plan wouldn’t have the force of U.S. law if Biden is out of office, and the details are still emerging on how much U.S. allies are willing to put up for the loan.
The U.S. is expected to carry the lion’s share of the $50 billion backing.
White House readout of Biden-Meloni meeting
The White House noted in its readout of the meeting that the meeting helped ‘deepen the U.S.-Italy partnership across a range of vital security, economic, and regional issues.’
President Biden commended Prime Minister Meloni for Italy’s steadfast support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself from Russia’s brutal war of aggression, including Italy’s critical security assistance.
President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the unanimous commitment by G7 leaders to provide $50 billion in additional financial support to Ukraine using the proceeds of immobilized Russian sovereign assets.
They also agreed to continue to pursue all available options to impose further costs on Russia and those who support Russia’s war machine. They also discussed their respective efforts to enhance mutual economic security and respond to economic coercion.
The two leaders discussed the importance of two-way trade and investment to enhance economic prosperity. President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni also highlighted the urgent need to secure a hostage deal and a ceasefire in Gaza, and emphasized the importance of Hamas taking a constructive approach to that process
Biden grandkids to pay their portion of Italian trip with president
From Emily Goodin, senior U.S. political reporter in Buri, Italy
President Biden’s grandkids will pay their portion of the trip to Italy for the G7.
Naomi Biden, her husband Peter Neal, Maisy Biden and Finnegan Biden all joined the president on his trip. They hitched a ride on Air Force One and staying with him at the faux medieval resort town Borgo Egnazia where rooms can cost $1,000 a night.
‘Historically, family members of Presidents have frequently joined them during travel. Current practices are consistent with those used by prior Administrations. They cover all additional personal expenses,’ a White House official told DailyMail.com.
Taxpayers pay for the president to travel and stay where ever security requires him to be.
For those not covered by the government, typically, the military charges the cost of a first class ticket to travel on Air Force One. The grandkids would be paying that flight charge and for their rooms at the resort.
Peter Neal, Finnegan and Maisy were at President Biden’s press conference on Thursday night.
Naomi Biden stayed behind closed doors amid speculation she is pregnant.
Donald Trump meets Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin as running mate battle reaches fever pitch
Former President Trump and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin met at Trump National Golf Club in Loudon County, Virginia, on Wednesday.
It was the first time the two leaders have met and comes as speculation continues to swirl around who Trump will select as his running mate.
It was the first time the two leaders have met and comes as speculation continues to swirl around who Trump will select as his running mate.
Joe Biden demands to know if the press are ‘just taking pictures’ during another stage-managed photo-op
President Joe Biden met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G7 on Friday.
The president had to ask the prime minister about the rules of the event.
‘They’re just taking pictures?’ Biden asked Meloni. She nodded.
Donald Trump reveals thoughts about Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, Barron Trump’s actual height, aliens, AI, and Elon Musk in interview with Logan Paul
Donald Trump’s four-hour-ling interview with Logan Paul dropped Thursday evening.
He spoke about his upcoming debate with President Joe Biden, the showdown between Logan’s brother Jake and Mike Tyson and other topics.
Trump was asked who he favored in the upcoming fight between Mike Tyson vs. Logan’s brother Jake Paul.
‘Mike was fantastic but Mike’s a little older now and you guys can fight!’ Trump said.
He noted that he was a big fan of Tyson, 57, but that, ‘the clock is still the clock.’
Trump also talked about his son Barron’s enormous height.
‘He’s a big boy. Six foot 9. I couldn’t get him to play basketball. I play soccer, he’s a good athlete. … I say Barron. I don’t want to take a picture next to you.’
Trump presented Paul and his co-host with MAGA hats and a T-shirt featuring his mug shot.
‘Elvis had one, Frank Sinatra had one, but we’ve eclipsed them a long time ago,’ he said. ‘I’m not sure I love it or not but it is what it is.’
Biden watched his dog Commander bite Secret Service agents multiple times
Shark Tank star KEVIN O’LEARY reveals his choice for Trump’s VP
On Thursday Joe Biden wandered off from the group of leaders and had to be guided back by Italy’s Georgia Meloni
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Donald Trump is turning 78 today and is expected to celebrate in Florida amid growing speculation about his VP pick.
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