Trump tried to grab steering wheel to join Jan 6 rioters: ex-White House aide

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4 years ago

June 29, 2022

Donald Trump tried to grab the steering wheel of his presidential limousine on January 6, 2021, when his security detail refused to take him to the U.S. Capitol

The former president dismissed concerns that some supporters gathered for his fiery speech outside the White House that day were carrying AR-15-style rifles.

The ex White House aide claims Trump instead asking security to stop screening attendees with magnetometers so the crowd would look larger.

“Take the effing mags away; they’re not here to hurt me,” Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to Trump’s then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, quoted Trump as saying that day.

“I’m the effing president. Take me up to the Capitol now”
Hutchinson quoted an enraged Trump as saying.

Trump struggled with Secret Service agents who insisted he return to the White House rather than join supporters storming the Capitol.

She said Trump tried from the back seat to grab the steering wheel of the heavily armored presidential vehicle, the “Beast”.

It was one of several of Hutchinson’s disclosures in testimony at the sixth day of House hearings into the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol assault by Trump’s followers.

Trump has denied that he tried to grab the wheel in a post on social media.

“Her Fake story that I tried to grab the steering wheel of the White House Limousine in order to steer it to the Capitol Building is ‘sick’ and fraudulent,”
donald Trump wrote on Truth Social

Dozens of courts, election officials and reviews by Trump’s own administration rejected his fraud claims.

Four people died the day of the attack, one fatally shot by police and the others of natural causes.

The House committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol began its long-awaited public hearings three weeks ago.

Australia shuts millions of teen social media accounts

Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.

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16 hours ago

January 16, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.

Nearly five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been closed since the nation’s social media ban began in December. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok were responsible for removing around 4.7 million accounts held by minors, according to the eSafety Commissioner.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the figures as encouraging, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting children online. The new law holds social media companies accountable, with fines imposed on platforms that fail to prevent underage accounts from being created or maintained.

Despite these measures, some teenagers have reportedly bypassed the restrictions by falsifying their ages or using parental information. The debate continues over the effectiveness of these regulations and the balance between safety and online freedom.

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Iran protests and the global fight for freedom

Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.

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2 days ago

January 15, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.

Amid escalating protests in Iran, citizens are risking everything to demand women’s rights and basic freedoms. The world watches as these demonstrations grow, with many hoping for meaningful change in the face of a brutal regime.

We speak with Rabbi Abraham Cooper from the Simon Wiesenthal Center about the advocacy work supporting Iranian voices and the historical context of defending human rights. He explains the vital role of international solidarity and how governments and communities can respond.

From the human cost on the ground to the influence of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles, this interview sheds light on the stakes, the movement, and why public attention is critical.

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Greenland and Denmark signal security divide with the United States

Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.

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2 days ago

January 15, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.

Greenland and Denmark have used high-level talks in Washington, D.C. to firmly restate that the Arctic island is not for sale, pushing back against long-standing US interest in the strategically vital territory.

Foreign ministers from both Greenland and Denmark acknowledged that major disagreements remain following discussions with US officials, despite what they described as constructive engagement on shared priorities.

Greenland’s government made clear it is open to closer cooperation with Washington, but only on its own terms, rejecting any suggestion of ownership or control.

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