Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Hollywood Life Logo Image

Hollywood Life

Today's Top Stories

  • Lil Mosey
    5 Things

    Lil Mosey: 5 Things To Know About The Rapper Charged With Rape & Wanted By Police

  • Olivia Elliot
    Breaking News

    ‘Law & Order’ Shocker: Elliot Stuns Olivia With A Confession — ‘I Love You’

  • slip-on sneakers
    SHOP

    These Slip-On Sneakers Have Just As Many Reviews As Vans But Cost 1/2 The Price

Hollywood Life
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity Bios
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Shopping
  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
ALL NEWS
  • Megan McArthur

    Megan McArthur: 5 Things To Know About The Astronaut Aboard SpaceX’s Latest Rocket Launch

  • Ashanti Fans Go Wild After She Posts Cute Pic With Hunky Mystery Man In Mexico

  • Zac Efron Emerges For The 1st Time Since Splitting With Girlfriend Vanessa Valladares – See Pics

  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Holidays
  • Entertainment Features
  • Podcast
  • Oscar Contenders
ALL ENTERTAINMENT
  • Oscar Hosts: Anne Hathaway & More Stars Who Hosted The Academy Awards Over The Years

  • The Weeknd & Ariana Grande Transform Into Animated Characters For The ‘Save Your Tears’ Remix Video

  • ‘Law & Order’ Shocker: Elliot Stuns Olivia With A Confession — ‘I Love You’

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
  • Megan McArthur

    Megan McArthur: 5 Things To Know About The Astronaut Aboard SpaceX’s Latest Rocket Launch

  • Megan Fox Rocks A White Crop Top In Sexy Selfie With ‘Blonde Angel’ Machine Gun Kelly

  • Oscar Hosts: Anne Hathaway & More Stars Who Hosted The Academy Awards Over The Years

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Beauty Features
  • Skincare
  • Makeover
  • Diet & Fitness
ALL BEAUTY
  • Salma Hayek

    Salma Hayek, 54, Debuts New Red Hair Makeover On The Set Of ‘House Gucci’ – Before & After Pics

  • 4 Ways To Get Back On Track After Lockdown Overeating – WW Behavior Coach Shares Top Tips

  • This Easy-To-Use Automatic Curling Iron Gives You The Waves Of Your Dreams & It’s On Sale

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping
ALL FASHION
  • megan fox machine gun kelly

    Megan Fox Rocks A White Crop Top In Sexy Selfie With ‘Blonde Angel’ Machine Gun Kelly

  • Kylie Jenner Stuns In Skintight Yellow Dress With White Boots While Dining At Nobu — See Pics

  • Madonna’s Daughter Lourdes Leon, 24, Rocks Lingerie & More In Vanity Fair Pics

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Next Up

‘Kissing Booth 2’ Star Taylor Zakhar Perez Breaks Silence On Joey King Romance Rumors: We ‘Hit It Off’

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
  • Search Close

Trending

  • Bonnie Says
  • Celeb Babies
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • At Home With...
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
  • Rock The Vote

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • Entertainment Features
  • TV
  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Podcast
  • At Home With...

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Beauty Features
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Shopping

FashionExpand Menu

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping

TrendingExpand Menu

  • Bonnie Says
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • At Home With...

About UsExpand Menu

  • About Us
  • Writer Bios
  • Scoops, Tips & Corrections
  • Subscribe To Newsletter
  • Contact Us

Celebrity ProfilesExpand Menu

  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
Alerts & Newsletters
  • Jobs
  • Scoops & Corrections
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • AdChoices
  • Data Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
© 2021 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.
  • News
  • Politics
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Donald Trump
  • Kanye West
Breaking News
August 5, 2020 7:31PM EDT

Donald Trump Gushes Over Kim Kardashian As He Denies Trying To Get Kanye West On Ballot

United States President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Freedom to Dan Gable, a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, a world gold medalist, and an Olympic gold medalist, in the in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, Monday, December 7, 2020. Afterwards he took questions about the election and the health of Rudy Giuliani. Credit: Doug Mills / Pool via CNP. 07 Dec 2020 Pictured: Dan Gable, a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, a world gold medalist, and an Olympic gold medalist, masked remarks after being awarded the Medal of Freedom by United States President Donald J. Trumpin the in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, Monday, December 7, 2020. Afterwards he took questions about the election and the health of Rudy Giuliani. Credit: Doug Mills / Pool via CNP. Photo credit: Doug Mills - Pool via CNP / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA719804_015.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]
President Donald Trump participates in a round of golf at the Trump National Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Sterling, Va. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the Whirlpool Corporation Manufacturing Plant, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Clyde, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) View Gallery View Gallery 19 Photos.
Marissa Charles
News Director / Senior Editor
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk

Donald Trump praised Kim Kardashian during a White House press briefing while addressing reports that Republicans are trying to help Kanye West’s election campaign.

Donald Trump partly deflected a question about Republicans reportedly working to get Kanye West on the ballot by heaping praise on Kim Kardashian on Aug. 5.

During his White House press conference, the president was asked directly about claims that GOP operatives are trying to help the rapper’s election bid in swing states.

Donald Trump, Kanye West
President Donald Trump, pictured here with Kanye West, is denying trying to help the rapper’s election campaign. (AP Images)

While denying any knowledge of such a plan, Trump gushed about Kanye’s wife Kim, saying the reality TV star and criminal justice reform activist has a “good heart.”

On Aug. 4 both The New York Times and Vice reported that Lane Ruhland, a lawyer with ties to Trump’s campaign, allegedly delivered signatures to Wisconsin election officials so that he could appear on the ballot. The suggestion being that Republican activists are trying to divert votes away from Democratic candidate Joe Biden by helping Kanye.

During Wednesday’s coronavirus briefing a reporter raised the issue with Trump, saying that “at least two people connected to Kanye West’s effort to get on the ballot have been connected to the Republican Party.” The reporter noted that it comes at a time when Kim “has raised issues about whether he’s having mental issues right now.”

Trump, 74, denied knowing about any such efforts, instead gushing about the celebrity couple. “I like him. He’s always been very nice to me,” the president said about Kanye who has bipolar disorder. When asked if he is “aware of” or has “encouraged, anyone in the party to help him get on the ballot, including in swing states,” Trump again tried to deflect the question. “No, not at all. Other than I get along with him very well. I like him.”

“I like his wife,” Trump added, in the video clip below. “His wife recommended certain people – as you know for, including Alice Johnson who’s a remarkable woman – but his wife recommended certain people to get out of prison. They were in prison for a long time, a long, long time. It should have never happened. I took what she said very strong…Kim Kardashian. And she’s got a good heart, very good heart. And I like Kanye very much.”

GOP operatives are helping Kanye West's attempts to get on state ballots for the election. Trump says he has played no part in encouraging West's potential presidential run: "I like Kanye very much. I have nothing to do with him getting on the ballot." https://t.co/Nj065CIsxp pic.twitter.com/AazZez66Mp

— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 5, 2020

Trump then finally answered the question and denied any involvement in any plot to aid Kanye’s White House bid. “No, I don’t have anything to do with him getting on the ballot,” he said. “We’ll have to see what happens. We’ll see if he gets on the ballot but I’m not involved.”

HollywoodLife has reached out to both Lane Ruhland and the Republican Party for comment on the allegations made in The New York Times and Vice reports. “There’s no conflict to waive but we have no knowledge of anything Kanye West is doing or who is doing it for him,” Tim Murtaugh, Trump 2020 Communications Director told us. Ruhland has yet to respond to our comment request.

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were the topic of conversation at the White House on Aug. 5, 2020. (AP Images)

Kanye announced his 2020 presidential bid in a July 4 tweet. The “Birthday Party” candidate’s campaign has so far created headlines after the rapper posted a series of erratic tweets, including one telling his 30.7 million followers that he’s been trying to divorce his wife. He also cried during a South Carolina campaign rally admitting that he and Kim discussed aborting their eldest child when they found out they were going to have a baby. They now have four children together – North, 7, Saint, 4, Chicago, 2, and Psalm, 1.

On July 22 Kim addressed Kanye’s mental health in a lengthy statement shared on her social media channels. “As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar [sic] disorder. Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand.”

Click to Subscribe to Our HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter to get more celeb news.
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Donald Trump Kanye West Kim Kardashian Sensitive

More Related News:

  • Neil Young, The Rolling Stones & More Stars Who’ve Told Donald Trump To Stop Using Their Music At His Events
  • Caitlyn Jenner Raves Over 'Kind & Loving' Kanye West & Reveals Whether She'd Really Be His VP
  • Melania Trump Looking Miserable Around Donald Trump -- PICS

Most Read

Meghan Markle Pictured With Archie, 23 Mos., After Oprah Interview & Prince Philip’s Funeral

Gabrielle Union Rocks Nothing But Calvin Klein Undies & Socks In Sexy At Home Makeup-Free Pic

Kelly Osbourne’s Hair Makeover: She Debuts Long Locks Following Her Relapse — Before & After Pics

Kelly Osbourne

Suri Cruise Sports Long Hair While Posing With Flowers & Goofing Off With Friends On 15th Birthday

Kylie Jenner Stuns In Skintight Yellow Dress With White Boots While Dining At Nobu — See Pics

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

More From Our Brands

  • All the Celebrity Breakups of 2021
    SheKnows

    All the Celebrity Breakups of 2021

  • The Supermoon In Scorpio On April 26 Is An Incredible Opportunity To Heal
    StyleCaster

    The Supermoon In Scorpio On April 26 Is An Incredible Opportunity To Heal

  • General Hospital Spoilers April 19 – 30
    Soaps

    General Hospital Spoilers April 19 – 30

    HollywoodLife

    • About Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Celebrity Babies

    Connect

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
© Copyright 2021 Hollywoodlife.com, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
ad