Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1977, Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager was born. In 1985, Paulo Vitor Barreto, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2012, Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump, 80, Compares Physical Prowess to UFC Fighter, 30
Narrative Analysis: Testimonial
Evelyn Hockstein / REUTERSPresident Donald Trump, 80, proudly claimed he is in comparable physical shape to a professional MMA fighter 50 years his junior.During a speech at a Mack Truck facility in Reading, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, the president introduced a special guest who was involved in “the highest-rated fight show ever in the history of television,” and seemingly implied that he could take him on mano a mano.“This guy... I’m thinking, you know, I’m a similar size. I’m—actually, I weigh more than he does, actually, so, therefore, I have a tremendous physical advantage over him, Trump said about 30-year-old MMA fighter Bo Nickal. “His muscles are slightly harder and slightly younger—he’s a lot younger. But I think I can do it because I’m a great athlete.“Read more at The Daily Beast.
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