Trump Delivers ‘Somewhat Insulting’ Message to Troops Then ‘Quickly’ Plays Golf with Tiger Woods: WATCH

Trump Delivers ‘Somewhat Insulting’ Message to Troops Then ‘Quickly’ Plays Golf with Tiger Woods: WATCH

Donald Trump delivered a Thanksgiving message to troops on Thursday that was seen as “somewhat insulting” by at least one military analyst.

Mediaite reports:

In the call, made from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, the president dinged the previous administration for its efforts combatting ISIS, claiming that the U.S. is now “winning” against the terror group “because I’m letting you do your job.”

“We have been winning,” Hertling contented on CNN. “You’re talking to soldiers and military personnel around the world who have been in this fight for 17 years and to suddenly be told they’re winning now when they weren’t winning before is somewhat insulting, first of all.”

Trump also boasted of the strong U.S. economy in his call to the deployed troops.

On that, Hertling said “the comments about the economy and where the economy is growing — deployed service members don’t want to hear about that.”

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Trump also visited a Coast Guard station telling them that their “brand went up” because of their response to Hurricane Harvey, The Hill reports:

“It is an honor to be here, I have to tell you. You know, the Coast Guard, always respected, but if you were looking at it as a brand, there’s no brand that went up more than the Coast Guard, with what happened in Texas,” Trump told service members during a visit to the Coast Guard’s Lake Work Inlet Station in Florida…

…Trump then noted the branch’s work in assisting after Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, which damaged Florida and Puerto Rico.

“I think that there is no brand — of any kind, I’m not just talking about a military branch — that has gone up more than the Coast Guard,” Trump said.

And he was busy on Twitter as well. Trump delivered a Thanksgiving message to the nation, claiming “the enthusiasm in this country has never been higher.”

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! pic.twitter.com/nQhi7XopMW

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 23, 2017

But soon by thanksgiving night he was praising Sean Hannity…

A great guy (with great ratings)! t.co/S0S6xqrjSC

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017

And Friday morning woke up and attacked the NFL…

Can you believe that the disrespect for our Country, our Flag, our Anthem continues without penalty to the players. The Commissioner has lost control of the hemorrhaging league. Players are the boss! t.co/udXP5MR8BC

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017

Then he began bragging about all the work he’s getting done in between “quickly” playing golf with Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson:

Will be speaking to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey this morning about bringing peace to the mess that I inherited in the Middle East. I will get it all done, but what a mistake, in lives and dollars (6 trillion), to be there in the first place!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017

After Turkey call I will be heading over to Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter, to play golf (quickly) with Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson. Then back to Mar-a-Lago for talks on bringing even more jobs and companies back to the USA!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017

Horrible and cowardly terrorist attack on innocent and defenseless worshipers in Egypt. The world cannot tolerate terrorism, we must defeat them militarily and discredit the extremist ideology that forms the basis of their existence!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017

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Trump Delivers ‘Somewhat Insulting’ Message to Troops Then ‘Quickly’ Plays Golf with Tiger Woods: WATCH

Oxford Circus Incident: Tube Station Evacuated Amid Scenes Of Panic

Oxford Circus Incident: Tube Station Evacuated Amid Scenes Of Panic

Oxford Circus Tube station has been evacuated and armed police are on the scene during Friday evening rush hour, witnesses have reported.

British Transport Police said officers were on the scene responding to an incident but gave no further details.

We continue to respond to an incident at Oxford Circus. The station is currently closed, please avoid the area at this time. Officers are on scene.

— BTP (@BTP) November 24, 2017

Images are being shared on social media of Oxford Street being cordoned off and police on the scene.

Non stop sirens at Oxford Circus and looks like Regent Street being cordoned off? pic.twitter.com/NVG0asF3Qh

— Jay (@_JayWillis) November 24, 2017

Oxford Circus tube station has been evacuated, police say they are responding to reports of an incident pic.twitter.com/J8ZbgHLgpR

— Matthew Champion (@matthewchampion) November 24, 2017

Several people are reporting seeing people running into shops away from the underground station.

Unclear what’s going on around Oxford Circus but lots of people running away from the underground station, people screaming and running into shops, lots of sirens and police on streets.

— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) November 24, 2017

We have been locked in Zara Oxford circus until “the situation is under control” – said an announcement after people panicked and ran for cover into the changing rooms

— Chi Chi Izundu (@blondeafro) November 24, 2017

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The GLAAD Wrap ‘Call Me By Your Name’ and ‘Lady Bird’ in theaters, new music from Parson James, and more!

The GLAAD Wrap ‘Call Me By Your Name’ and ‘Lady Bird’ in theaters, new music from Parson James, and more!

Photo Credit: A24

Every week, the GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend!

1) Call Me by Your Name opens in select theaters this weekend. Based on the novel of the same name, the film follows the romance between 17 year old Elio Perlman (Timothée Chalamet) and doctorate student Oliver (Armie Hammer) in the summer of 1983 in Italy. The film has been getting phenomenal critical acclaim for its artistic and intimate depiction of a love story between two men, still a rarity in modern film. For those in New York and LA, the film will be be released on Friday, and then will open in more theaters across the country throughout the month and into December. Click here to see where you can get tickets and watch the trailer below!

2) A24’s coming-of-age story Lady Bird opens in wide release this weekend. The directorial debut of Greta Gerwig, the film follows the titular Lady Bird over the course of her senior year of high school at a Catholic school in Sacramento. The film follows her relationships with friends, boyfriends, and her mother as well as exploring other coming of age in the early aughts, including a character’s LGBTQ storyline. Lady Bird is already receiving glowing reviews from its limited release as well as doing exceptionally well at the box office. See where you can find tickets here and check out the trailer below.

3) The CW released the trailer for their massive four-part crossover between their DC superhero shows: Arrow, Supergirl, The Flash, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. This two-day event, titled “Crisis on Earth X,” will also introduce new superhero Raymond Terrill (aka The Ray,) a gay superhero who will go on to have his own animated show the CW Seed, Freedom Fighters: The Ray. The event airs November 27th and 28th at 8pm on the CW.

4) SyFy’s The Magicians released a trailer for their third season this week. The show, based on the popular Lev Grossman novels, follows a group of 20 somethings as they must save the existence of magic in the mysterious and dangerous world of Fillory. The ensemble includes the character of Eliot, a gay whip-smart magician who is an important part of the core group. The Magicians will return January 10th at 9pm on SyFy.

5) Showtime’s The L Word’s reboot has found its new showrunner in out writer Marja Lewis-Ryan, the writer of The Four-Faced Liar and the upcoming film 6 Balloons. “Ilene and the original L Word made me believe that my voice mattered,” said Ryan, regarding the show. “I am beyond excited for the opportunity to usher in the next generation of diverse queer people. I couldn’t imagine a better time to make this show.” Ryan will be executive producing with Ilene Chaiken, Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, and Leisha Hailey.

6) Out singer Parson James released the lyric video and single “Only You” last week. This is the first single of off his highly anticipated debut full length album, set to come out around summer of 2018, a follow up to last year’s EP The Temple. “Only You” is a personal and heartfelt break up song, which plays to the singer’s best emotional and vocal strength. “Only You” is available for streaming and purchase and you can watch the lyric video below!

7) Former America’s Got Talent finalist and out singer/songwriter Brian Justin Crum released a music video for his single “Wild Side.” He is currently working on his debut EP. “Wild Side” is available for purchase and to stream now!

8) Out comedian, writer, actor Tig Notaro has been tapped to host the Los Angeles ceremony for the 33rd annual Artio Awards, the Casting Society of America’s awards for outstanding casting. The awards are given to outstanding casting for film, televison, television, and theater. In addition to hosting and her stand up comedy, Notaro also stars and show runs the GLAAD Media Award-nominated comedy One Mississippi, available to stream on Amazon. 

November 24, 2017

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