Biden responds after 2nd shooting attempt on Trump: ‘As I have said many times…’
President Biden on Sunday condemned “political violence” following the second assassination attempt on former President Trump earlier in the day.
The Democratic president said he had been briefed on the incident and the federal investigation into the matter.
“A suspect is in custody, and I commend the work of the Secret Service and their law enforcement partners for their vigilance and their efforts to keep the former President and those around him safe,” Biden said in a statement, adding that he was “relieved” the Republican presidential candidate was “unharmed.”
“There is an active investigation into this incident as law enforcement gathers more details about what happened,” Biden said. “As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety.”
Fox News Digital has secured a photo of Ryan Wesley Routh moments after his arrest following his alleged attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Martin County Sheriff William Snyder confirmed the accuracy of the photo, taken as Routh was arrested.
Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47 outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while Trump was playing the fifth hole.
Routh, who fled after being shot at by Secret Service agents, was arrested in neighboring Martin County, Snyder said.
Snyder added that Routh was “detached and unbothered” when he was pulled over. He said Routh never questioned why he was being detained.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking through a chain-link fence and immediately opened fire, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said during a press conference.
Routh was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, authorities said.
Authorities said he had two backpacks, ceramic plates and a GoPro camera, which were recovered by authorities.
The AK-47 was also recovered by authorities.
It was the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in nearly two months
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that his state will conduct its own investigation into the second assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.
“The State of Florida will be conducting its own investigation regarding the attempted assassination at Trump International Golf Club,” DeSantis wrote in a post on X.
“The people deserve the truth about the would be assassin and how he was able to get within 500 yards of the former president and current GOP nominee,” he continued.
The alleged would-be assassin has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh. He was allegedly armed with an assault rifle outside Trump International Golf Club while Trump was playing the fifth hole on Sunday afternoon.
Secret Service fired on Routh, who was able to get way, but was later stopped by authorities and arrested. He was found with two backpacks and a GoPro camera. The rifle was recovered from the bushes outside the golf course.
This is the second attempt made on Trump’s life in two months.
The 58-year-old man accused of pointing an AK-47 at former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon has a prolific arrest record that spans several decades.
Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested shortly after the incident at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. Authorities said Secret Service agents fired at him after seeing the muzzle of his AK-47 pointing through a chain-link fence one hole ahead of where Trump was playing.
Authorities are treating the episode as an apparent assassination attempt on Trump.
A background check on the name given by officials, Ryan Wesley Routh, revealed that he currently lives in Hawaii and has faced dozens of run-ins with police, stretching back to at least the 1990s.
Florida authorities late Sunday were inspecting a shrubbery where a suspected gunman hid during a second assassination attempt on former President Trump as he played a round of golf earlier in the day.
A U.S. Secret Service agent walking a hole ahead of Trump noticed the muzzle of the AK-style rifle sticking through the fence around the course and opened fire.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said the gunman was between 300 and 500 yards, or roughly a quarter of a mile, away from the Republican presidential candidate.
The suspect, Ryan Routh, was able to get away but was later arrested.
Following the second assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, he reassured his supporters that he was “safe and well.”
“There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!” the former president said in a fundraising email sent out following the shooting.
“Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me,” Trump continued.
Trump was the victim of a second assassination attempt on Sunday when the Secret Service fired at a gun-toting man outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, Sunday, sources told Fox News.
Authorities arrested Ryan Wesley Routh. He was allegedly armed with a rifle when agents fired at him.
This latest shooting near Trump is nearly two months to the date of the first assassination attempt on the former president’s life.
The suspect who pointed an AK-47 rifle at former President Trump on a golf course Sunday afternoon was at least 300 yards away, authorities said.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said the gunman had an AK-style rifle with a scope, two backpacks hanging on a fence and a GoPro camera. Ceramic tile was also found in the backpack.
The suspect, later identified as Ryan Routh, was hiding in a shrubbery about 300 to 500 yards away, while the former president played golf on a nearby hole. That was approximately a quarter of a mile from Trump.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking out of the fence and immediately opened fire, Bradshaw said.
That’s more than twice the distance of Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 before he was killed by the Secret Service.
The task force on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump said Sunday it is monitoring what authorities confirm was a second assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate and have requested a briefing with the U.S. Secret Service.
Chairman Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Jason Crow, D-Colo., released a joint statement Sunday following a shooting the FBI is investigating.
“The Task Force is monitoring this attempted assassination of former President Trump in West Palm Beach this afternoon,” the joint statement said. “We have requested a briefing with the U.S. Secret Service about what happened and how security responded. We are thankful that the former President was not harmed, but remain deeply concerned about political violence and condemn it in all of its forms. The Task Force will share updates as we learn more.”
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday weighed in after the second assassination attempt on former President Trump.
“Gwen and I are glad to hear that Donald Trump is safe,” Walz wrote on X. “Violence has no place in our country. It’s not who we are as a nation.”
U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club in Florida while the Republican presidential candidate was golfing. No injuries were reported. Officials say the person fled in an SUV and was later apprehended by local law enforcement.
Sunday’s incident marked the second assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate in two months.
Sheriff’s deputies on Sunday shared a photo showing an AK-47 and backpacks propped up along the fence at the Trump International Golf Club following another assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Palm Beach County Ric Bradshaw held up the photos during an afternoon press conference, saying that the backpacks contained ceramic tile and a GoPro.
Authorities have arrested Ryan Wesley Routh.
A Secret Service agent walking on the golf course a hole ahead of where Trump was playing spotted the rifle sticking out of the fence and immediately opened fire, Bradshaw said.
The agent fired four to six rounds, a Secret Service official said and the suspect then fled.
A witness who took a picture of the suspect’s vehicle and license plate number provided it to law enforcement officers.
News that former President Trump was safe after a second assassination attempt happened at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach had lawmakers, family and others reacting.
The shots were later determined to have been fired by Secret Service agents at a man who was carrying an AK-47 in what the FBI said appears to have been an assassination attempt. Trump was playing the club’s fifth hole, when the shots rang out and Secret Service agents rushed him to safety. Steven Cheung from the Trump Campaign communications team issued a statement after the event.
“President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity. No further details at this time,” Cheung said.
Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., responded, saying, “Again folks!” It was a grim allusion to the attempted assassination of Trump July 13 at a rally in Butler, Pa.
Read more reactions from lawmakers and family members.
The suspect in the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News.
Routh was allegedly armed with an assault rifle outside Trump International Golf Club while Trump was playing the fifth hole on Sunday afternoon.
He was able to push the muzzle of his gun through the chainlink fence outside the golf club, authorities said.
He was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump. Secret Service spotted Routh and opened fire.
Routh was able to get way, but was later stopped by authorities and arrested.He was found with two backpacks and a GoPro camera.The rifle was recovered from the bushes outside the golf course.
This is the second attempt made on Trump’s life in two months.
Authorities are investigating a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Around 1:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, while the president was playing the fifth hole, a man was able to push the muzzle of his gun through a chain link fence.
Secret Service spotted the man and fired shots at him. The gunman was 300 to 500 yards away from Trump, authorities said.
The man was able to get way, but was later stopped by authorities and arrested.
He was found with two backpacks and a GoPro camera.
The rifle was recovered from the bushes outside the golf course.
Trump was unharmed. The FBI said the incident “appears to be an attempted assassination.
Photos released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office show a stopped vehicle on I-95 moments after shots were fired in the vicinity of the Trump International Golf Club where the former president was playing.
Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder said the suspect was apprehended within minutes of the FBI, Secret Service and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office putting out a “very urgent BOLO” — or “be on the lookout” alert detailing the specific vehicle sought, license plate number and occupant description.
Snyder said his deputies “immediately flooded” northbound I-95, deploying to every exit between the Palm Beach County line to the south and St. Lucie County line to the north.
The FBI says it responded to West Palm Beach, Florida, and is investigating what appears to be a second assassination attempt on former President Trump at Trump International Golf Club Sunday afternoon.
Authorities are treating the case as a potential assassination attempt, and arrested a suspect, a U.S. official told Fox News. The man, who was not immediately identified, was allegedly armed with a rifle when agents fired at him.
The incident comes approximately two months after an assassination attempt on Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump breaks silence following 2nd assassination attempt, just 64 days after being shot
Former President Trump told his supporters on Sunday he was “safe and well” after a second attempted assassination on his life, this time in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Trump was on the fifth hole of the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on Sunday afternoon when the U.S. Secret Service opened fire on a man, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, who was allegedly armed with a rifle.
Authorities said Routh allegedly shoved the muzzle of his rifle through a chain-linked fence about 300 to 500 yards away from Trump.
Routh fled the scene and was quickly apprehended.
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“There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL,” Trump wrote after the events. “Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again.”
The Secret Service is working closely with authorities and investigating the situation, and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has been briefed.
This was the second attempted assassination on Trump, the first taking place on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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That afternoon, Trump was speaking at a campaign rally when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired off eight rounds from the roof of a building, located about 150 yards away from the stage, grazing Trump’s ear with one bullet.
GOP rep’s scathing message for Secret Service following 2nd Trump assassination attempt
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., blasted the Secret Service and other authorities for not securing the area around former President Trump before another attempted assassination attempt against him on Sunday.
Burchett spoke to Eric Shawn on “Fox News Live” about ongoing details regarding the assassination attempt outside Trump International Golf Club where Trump was playing golf at the time. Authorities have said the suspect, later identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was 300 to 500 yards before Secret Service opened fire against him.
The congressman wants answers on how the suspect was able to get that close to the former president and revealed that other lawmakers are already demanding more security measures.
“They are already calling now. And you got to ask yourself, why was there not a drone flying over wherever the president is? This is ridiculous,” Burchett said.
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While he had harsh criticism for the Secret Service, the Tennessee lawmaker complimented the agents who were able to spot and open fire on the suspect.
“The problem is you’ve got a Secret Service, at least in my opinion, and in the public’s eye, that is compromised and that it lacks in leadership. And you’ve got great agents on the ground, obviously, one who took that shot. But why in the world would anybody be anywhere near the perimeter of this? This line of sight that we talk about is just beyond me. So we’ve got to get some answers. I don’t think we’re going to get them during this administration, but hopefully, under the Trump administration, we’ll clean this rat’s nest out,” Burchett said.
He added, “There is no way in hell that somebody should have been that close to President Trump with an AK Steel or AK-47 or whatever it was with a scope.”
Burchett also dismissed Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw stating how security surrounding Trump is at a lower level due to him not being the sitting president.
“Everybody sort of knows his pattern. And I know he likes to play golf, and they know when he’s in Florida, he’s going to play golf. Dadgummit, they should have closed it off. They have the power to do that. They ought to do that. They’re going to come to us for more money. I think they need to quit with the DEI hires and start putting qualified people out there in decision-making positions instead of what they’re doing right now,” Burchett said.
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Burchett is also a member of the House task force on the first attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July.
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New poll shows VP Harris surging in state thought to be safe bet for Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris has made up significant ground on former President Trump in Iowa, a state previously thought to be safely in the former president’s column.
Harris has narrowed Trump’s lead to four points, trailing the former president 47% to 43% in Iowa, according to the latest Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll released Sunday.
The poll represents a shocking reversal from where Trump stood in the state in spring, when the Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll showed Trump leading President Biden by 18 points in Iowa, 50% to 32%.
“I wouldn’t say 4 points is comfortable” for Trump, pollster J. Ann Selzer, president of Selzer & Co., told the Des Moines Register in reaction to the poll, the first Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll to be released since Harris became the Democratic nominee. “The race has tightened significantly.”
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Iowa has long been an afterthought in this year’s race, not typically included as a swing state along with the group of Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, with most analysts believing the state to be safely red. Trump won the state by nearly 10 percentage points in 2016 and a similar margin in 2020, a margin that would be seemingly difficult to overcome for Harris in 2024.
But Iowa has been a swing state in the past, going to Democratic Vice President Al Gore in 2000, Republican President George W. Bush in 2004, and former President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012.
While one poll is unlikely to change the overall dynamic of the race, Harris’ ability to put former Midwestern swing states such as Iowa or Ohio in play could put her in a stronger position come November.
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The Harris surge in Iowa can largely be attributed to female voters, with the poll finding the vice president leads Trump among women 53% to 36%. Meanwhile, Trump leads among men in the state 59% to 32%.
Women are also more likely to vote than they were in previous versions of the survey, with 8% more women indicating they will vote in this year’s election than in the June poll.
Other groups that showed an uptick in plans to vote included those younger than 45 (10% increase), those from cities (6%), and those with a college degree (9%).
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“This poll may be catching newly energized voters who thought they would sit out the election at the time our June poll was taken,” Selzer said.
The poll was conducted between Sept. 8 and 11, surveying 811 Iowa residents 18-years of age and older and has a sampling error of plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.
State’s DMV admits it wrongfully registered 306 non-citizens to vote in US elections
The Oregon DMV admitted on Friday to wrongfully registering at least 306 non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections.
The DMV says the wrongful registrations have occurred since 2021 and were the result of a program that automatically registered anyone who obtained a driver’s license or state ID. State officials say they expect to find more wrongful registrations ahead of Election Day.
Oregon has allowed non-citizens to obtain diver’s licenses since 2019. Of the 306 people identified, just two have cast ballots in an election since 2021.
Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade says the 306 people “will be notified by mail that they will not receive a ballot unless they demonstrate that they are eligible to vote.”
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Griffin-Valade defended the state’s automatic voter registration program despite the lapse. Gov. Tina Kotek also argued the discovery will “not impact” the 2024 election.
“While this error is regrettable, the secretary and the Elections Division stand by automatic voter registration and its many benefits,” Griffin-Valade said.
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“The error in data entry which may have affected the voter eligibility of some Oregonian’s voter registration was discovered because the Oregon DMV and the secretary of state were doing their due diligence ahead of the 2024 election,” Kotek said in another statement. “My office will continue to closely monitor the situation. This situation will not impact the 2024 election in any way.”
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who has led a purge of illegal voter registration in Ohio throughout the year, told Fox News Digital that so-called automatic voter registration is a problem across the country.
“This is why we have resisted so-called automatic voter registration in Ohio. We have multiple really convenient ways to register in Ohio, but there are people who should not be registered, like non-citizens, and there are people who simply don’t want to be registered,” LaRose said.
He also highlighted the obstacles state offices face when trying to verify voter rolls. LaRose says Ohio first checks against DMV data, but it often can’t determine a registrant’s status.
The second check is the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, a list of non-citizen data maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. States have to pay $1.50 for each query of the database, however, and finding the information required to properly search the data is cumbersome, LaRose says.
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LaRose added that he and other election officials are seeking access to more DHS data that would allow for a more accurate audit of voter rolls, but his requests have so far been refused.
“I don’t usually assume people’s intentions, but it would seem they don’t want us to use that information to identify non-citizens,” LaRose told Fox.
Candice Bergen referenced her own controversy with a political candidate while presenting the best lead actress trophy at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Then-vice president Dan Quayle contested Bergen’s character’s decision to become a single mother, and accused both CBS and Bergen of “mocking the importance of fathers by bearing a child alone and calling it just another lifestyle choice” during a 1992 speech at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.
Bergen noted, “Oh, far how we’ve come.”
She added, “Today, a Republican candidate for vice president would never attack a woman for having kids,” likely referencing vice presidential candidate JD Vance who has referred to women without children as “childless cat ladies.”
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Jodie Foster celebrated her two children and their own budding acting careers following her big win at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Foster nabbed her Emmy for lead actress in a limited/anthology series or movie in “True Detective: Night Country.”
In the press room, Foster said that while her sons Charlie and Kit are just getting started with their own careers, they seem to have a grasp on what truly matters in the industry.
“They’re at that age where they’re starting their careers and they’re pretty insecure,” Foster said.
“But every time they get a joy, like ‘I got an A’ or ‘I got this job’ or ‘I got an audition,’ my heart just fills up 14 times because I have this memory of the beauty of a career that’s built on doing the work and I know that’s the recipe for happiness.”
She noted, “I’m just thrilled for them for the future.”
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Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Stanton contributed to this report.
“Hacks” nabbed the best comedy series Emmy award Sunday night.
Earlier in the evening, Jean Smart won best actress in a comedy series for her role on the popular Max show.
Catherine O’Hara reunited with her “Schitt’s Creek” co-stars Eugene Levy, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy to present the final award of the evening.
The series edged out “Abbott Elementary,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Palm Royale,” “Reservation Dogs,” “The Bear,” and “What We Do in the Shadows.”
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The hit Netflix miniseries, “Baby Reindeer,” won many trophies at this year’s Emmy Awards, including the big award of the night, outstanding limited or anthology series.
The series also took home the award for outstanding writing for a limited or anthology series, as well as two acting awards for Richard Gadd in the outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series, and Jessica Gunning for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series.
In addition to starring in the dramatic series
, Gadd also wrote the show, based on his real-life experiences as a struggling comedian trying to make it big while also dealing with his demons.
On his journey to success, Gadd’s character befriends a woman named Martha, played by Gunning, who ends up not being who he expected. Throughout the series, audiences learn more about Gadd’s character’s past, and how he ended up where he is.
“This is the stuff of dreams. 10 years ago, I was down and outright,” he said in his acceptance speech. “I never, ever thought I’d get my life together. I never ever thought I’d be able to rectify myself with what happened to me and get myself back on my feet again. Then here I am, just over a decade later, picking up one of the biggest writing awards in television.”
He ended by telling his fans to never give up and that “nothing lasts forever.”
“No matter how bad it gets, it always gets better,” Gadd said. “So, if you’re struggling, keep going and I promise you things will be OK.”
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With 25 total nominations, the show “Shōgun” received the most nominations at the 2024 Emmy Awards. The show, based on the 1975 novel with the same name, by James Clavell, is nominated for best drama series, with five of its actors, including the leads Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada, receiving acting nominations.
Sawai thanked her mother while accepting the Emmy award on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Stars Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira, also received best supporting actor nominations, as well as guest actor Néstor Carbonell. It also received a directing nod and two writing nominations, in addition to nods in many categories decided on during the Creative Arts Emmys. The show is set in feudal Japan and follows an English navigator who is taken captive while the country is on the brink of a civil war.
Coming in second place is “The Bear,” with 23 nominations, followed by “Only Murders in the Building,” with 21 nominations, “True Detective: Night Country,” with 19 and “The Crown,” with 18 nominations.
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the legendary sitcom, “Happy Days,” two of the show’s stars, Ron Howard and Henry Winkler, reunited on the 2024 Emmy Awards stage.
The two walked out onto a recreation of the show’s iconic restaurant, Arnold’s Drive-In, with both actor’s noting the show’s theme song wasn’t played when they walked out.
After some prompting by Howard, and a reminder he graduated from Yale School of Drama, Winkler hit the juke box with his fist in a classic Fonzi move, after which the song “Happy Days” by Pratt & McClain began to play.
“Happy Days” ran for eleven seasons on ABC for eleven seasons and along with Howard and Winkler, starred Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Erin Moran, Anson Williams and Scott Baio.
During its run, the show won one Emmy Award in 1978, for outstanding film editing in a comedy series, with many of it’s actors receiving multiple nominations over the years.
The duo joined forced to present the award for outstanding directing in a comedy series to Christopher Storer for his work directing the episode “Fishes” from season two of “The Bear.”
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Country music superstar Jelly Roll gave an emotional performance of his song, ‘I Am Not Okay,” during the In-memoriam tribute at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards.
“I believe that music is therapeutic,” he said before beginning his song. “I believe that music can heal. I also believe that storytelling is just as cathartic.
“I hope that this song can act as a healing moment for those mourning the storytellers we have lost this year.”
Jelly Roll, who’s full name is Jason Bradley Deford, added: “if you are feeling lost or alone tonight, i want you to know that it’s OK to not always feel OK.”
Following the song, Jimmy Kimmel gave a tribute to the late comedic legend Bob Newhart.
“He did not have range,” Kimmel joked. “He didn’t need to have range. Bob had what very few comedians have, especially today — a degree in accounting.
“He got his first Emmy nomination in 1962 and didn’t win one until 2013, 51 years later.
Kimmel noted that Newhart, who died in July at the age of 94, was a “humble, politely hilarious man.”
“Bob Newhart was one of our most loved and funniest people for more than 60 years and we will miss him for many years to come,” Kimmel said.
Audiences were momentarily left confused when it was announced Will Smith had won an Emmy at the 2024 Emmy Awards, however things were quickly cleared up when he took the stage.
The winner was William Smith, who won for outstanding writing for a drama series for his work writing the episode “Negotiating with Tigers” for the Apple TV + show, “Slow Horses.”
“Despite my name I come in peace,” he joked when he accepted the award on stage, quickly addressing the confusion surrounding his name.
His comment referenced the infamous moment actor Will Smith stormed the stage at the Academy Awards in 2022 and slapped presenter, Chris Rock, across the face. His actions came after Rock made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, regarding her shaved head, calling her G.I. Jane.
The “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor took offense to the comment due to his wife’s struggle with alopecia.
John Oliver won the Emmy award for outstanding scripted variety show for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” and made sure to thank everyone close to him during his acceptance speech.
After thanking his staff, HBO for “not cancelling” his show and his wife, Kate, and their kids, Oliver began paying tribute to his dearly departed dog.
“I also want to thank our dog, we have the most fantastic dog. She was at our wedding and she got us through two pregnancies and the pandemic — perfect choice of music — we had to say goodbye to her,” the talk show host
said before starting to get played off the stage.
“I feel like Sarah McLachlan right now — she was an amazing dog.”
As the music continued to play during his tribute, Oliver made it clear he wasn’t leaving until his speech was over, shouting, “F— you! There you go.”
He then continued his speech, explaining his tribute was “for all dogs” telling them, “You’re very good girls, you’re very good boys. You all deserve a treat.”
Following the end of his speech he proclaimed into the mic, “Play me off, now!” and left the stage with his team.
The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards brought together former and current fan-favorites from “Saturday Night Live.”
Maya Rudolph, Seth Meyers, Kristen Wiig and Bowen Yang were on hand to present the Emmy for scripted variety series, but only after sharing a few words about “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels who lost out on the award to “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
“You are not a loser, even though you have lost a lot,” Kristen Wiig said after Maya Rudolph noted the super producer was “robbed” after losing 85 times before.
“Just because ‘SNL’ didn’t work, doesn’t mean your next won’t,” Bowen Yang said. “Keep dreaming.”
Meyers then noted that Michaels has won 21 Emmys in his career, with “SNL” earning 200 awards throughout its history.
“What? 200? That’s too much,” Wiig said.
“Not to be rude, but grow up,” Rudolph added.
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“The Bear” earned early accolades at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday.
Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss Bachrach, and Liza Colón-Zayas each won Emmys in their respective categories, which included best actor, best supporting actor and best supporting actress in a comedy series.
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” won best scripted variety series, while Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” won for best outstanding talk show.
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky won in the best writing for a comedy series for “Hacks.”
“Shōgun” had the most nominations on Sunday night with 25 nods. Hulu’s “The Bear” followed with 23 nominations and Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin’s “Only Murders in the Building” earned 21 nominations.
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“Reba” co-stars Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman had their own reunion on stage at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday.
The former “Reba” actors were on hand to present the outstanding variety scripted series award.
“Well here we are again, Melissa,” Reba said.
“I know, we’re at the Emmys,” Peterman responded. “You know Reba, I have to admit I’m a little bit nervous. I’ve never done this before, and I’ve watched the Emmys … and a lot can go wrong.”
Reba noted, “Well ya that’s why we rehearsed. We’re prepared because what if the teleprompter went down?”
Peterman proudly declared, “We memorized everything, even the nominees.”
She added, “We do not phone it in anymore. You know what, let’s show them. Let’s show everybody we memorized all of the nominees names. Eyes shut.”
Peterman said, “The two nominees for outstanding variety scripted series are …”
McEntire showed some signs of struggling before listing off ‘Saturday Night Live‘ and ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ as the two contenders.
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” ultimately earned the Emmy.
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“The Bear” picked up 23 Emmy nominations for its second season, officially dethroning “30 Rock” as the most nominated comedy series, a record the show has held since 2009 with 22 nominations.
The winners of some of those categories, including those for sound editing and production design were announced during the Creative Arts Emmys, but others will be decided on tonight.
The show is up for best comedy series for a second year in a row, with both leading actors,
Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, up for best actor and actress in a comedy series respectively. White ended up with his second consecutive win on Sunday.
Ebon Moss Bachrach, who won an Emmy at the last award ceremony for his portrayal of Richie Jerimovich, is nominated for best supporting actor again this year, along with Lionel Boyce, who has received his first nomination in the category for his portrayal of pastry chef Marcus. Also earning her first Emmy nomination, is supporting actress Liza Colón-Zayas, who plays Tina Marrero.
Both Bachrach and Colón-Zayas won their categories and took home Emmy awards.
A standout episode of the second season is “Fishes,” which featured Jamie Lee Curtis, Jon Bernthal and Bob Odenkirk in guest appearances.
All three have received best guest actor/actress nominations, as did the director of the episode, Christopher Storer. The show received a second directing nod for Ramy Youssef, as well as a writing nomination. Actors Will Poulter and Olivia Coleman also made an impact with their guest appearances, each getting their own guest actor/actress nod.
Jeremy Allen White nabbed his second consecutive Emmy award Sunday at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
White, who stars as Carmy on the popular show, earned the outstanding lead actor in a comedy series trophy for his work on “The Bear.”
“My beautiful cast, I love you forever,” he said. “I want us to be in each other’s lives forever.”
He added, “This show has changed my life. It has instilled a faith that change is possible,” that change is possible if you are able to reach out, you are never truly actually alone.
“I thank this show. My parents, I love you.”
White also thanked his sister, who attended the awards show with him, and his two children before walking off the stage with his award.
Earlier in the evening, “The Bear” co-stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach won best supporting actor in a comedy series while Liza Colón-Zayas earned best supporting actress in a comedy series.
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Eugene and Dan Levy kicked off the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
The father-son duo welcomed the “Only Murders in the Building” cast to the stage to present the first award for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
Selena Gomez, who is nominated in the best comedy actress category for the first time, joked that co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short were in completely new categories.
“Let me say it’s an honor to work with someone who looks like he’s fallen and can’t get up,” Short told Martin.
“And let me say it’s an honor to work with someone who looks like a former women’s tennis champion,” Martin told Short.
“And let me say, what an honor it is to work with two guys who are this far away from being childless cat ladies,” Gomez said.
Gomez was referring to a term used recently by her best friend, Taylor Swift, when she endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
Bill Crystal still has “When Harry Met Sally” on his mind at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Crystal imagined the characters from the classic romantic film, which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, would still be very much “in love” today.
“They’d be talking about downsizing. They’re not ready for assisted living yet,” Crystal told E! host Laverne Cox while walking the red carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California.
“But they’re still romantic, still in love.”
He added, “They’re probably having a great time with their grandchildren and finding new ways to be with each other.”
“When Harry Met Sally…” premiered in 1989, and was directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron.
Crystal said, “It’s extraordinary to be part of an evergreen [movie] like that after all these years: Young people finding it, getting called from film schools and 22-year-olds finding the movie, 21-year-olds, and coming to speak to them about it.”
Country music joined forces with television at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Jelly Roll walked the Emmy’s red carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California for the first time, which he admitted was a major career milestone.
“I’m the only musician here,” the “Son of a Sinner” singer told ABC. “I’m like a kid in a candy store.”
He added, “This is my first Emmys. This is really cool.”
When host Robin Roberts asked if there would be a dry eye in the house following his performance during the live telecast tonight, Jelly Roll said, “That’s why we’re here.”
He noted he was “just trying to be respectful. God is so good.”
The country star, who’s full name is Jason Bradley DeFord, has hopes to “let our version of music help people heal.”
“I’m on fire baby. I’m having a ball,” he said.
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, was the perfect place to highlight high fashion.
“Only Murders in the Building” star Selena Gomez stepped out wearing a black velvet number with a sparkling diamond halter neckline.
Country music
star Jelly Roll looked dapper in an all-black ensemble ahead of the star-studded award show where he’s set to perform.
Padma Lakshmi, who stepped down last season from her longtime role as host of “Top Chef,” rocked a stunning strapless silver gown.
The Emmy Awards are set to air live on ABC on Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 pm ET. Following the live broadcast, the award show will be available to rewatch the next day, on Hulu.
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Award-winning actress Kathy Bates admitted she has “no plans” to retire despite a widely-circulated article indicating she would be saying goodbye to the entertainment industry for good.
While walking the red carpet at the 76th Emmy Awards, Bates told ABC, “I’m flattered that it went around the globe. I’m really flattered.”
She noted that the piece describing her plans post “Matlock” reboot may have been taken out of context.
“I think it was misunderstood,” Bates said. “I want the show to run for years and years.”
Bates was dressed to impress for TV’s biggest night wearing a sparkling Armani gown.
Earlier this month, the “Misery” star told the New York Times that she may have reached the pinnacle of her career.
“Everything I’ve prayed for, worked for, clawed my way up for, I am suddenly able to be asked to use all of it,” she said.
“And it’s exhausting. This is my last dance.”
In order to be eligible to be nominated for an Emmy at the 2024 awards ceremony, the series must have aired, either on network television or on streaming, within May 31, 2023, and June 1, 2024.
The window of eligibility often leads to confusion as to why some popular shows have not been nominated. For example, this year, performances for season two of “The Bear” are up for nominations, despite the fact that season three has already aired.
Other shows eligible for nominations this year include “Loot,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and “Hijack” all of which received nominations for acting but missed out on the nomination for best drama or comedy series.
In the limited series category, the eligible shows which received a best limited series nomination include, “Baby Reindeer,” “Fargo,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Ripley” and “True Detective: Night Country.”
There are others who received acting nominations, such as “Fellow Travelers,” “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” “Griselda” and “The Sympathizer.”
If it seems like the Emmy Awards just aired, it’s because they just did.
The Emmy Awards have traditionally taken place every year around September, however the show was postponed in 2023 due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. The strikes forbade actors from attending award shows to promote a struck project or accepting any award for a struck project. It also prevented writers from working for any struck companies.
The ceremony was postponed from September 2023 to January 2024, but was still considered to be the 2023 Emmys.
The window of eligibility for nomination for those awards was June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023, while the eligibility window for the current award show was June 1, 2023 and May 31, 2024.
Due to this, Jeremy Allen White received his Emmy for best actor in a comedy series for season one of “The Bear,” in 2024, when the first season was released in June 2022.
The Emmy statue, which is provided to winners of various television awards, is a gold-winged woman.
The woman is holding an atom, which represents the science associated with television while the wings represent the art, according to the Emmys website. The motif acts as an uplifting symbol of support for the television entertainment community.
Louis McManus, American film editor and designer from the 1930s and 1940s, designed the Emmy Award statuette. McManus’ statuette was inspired by his wife, Dorothy McManus.
He later received an Emmy Award himself for the design work while bringing the trophy to life and creating the impression which is still used today.
Though the last one to be evaluated by the Television Academy, McManus’ design was selected among 48 total submissions for the statuette, according to the Emmys website.
Tonight, actors, actresses, writers, producers, directors and many other elites from the entertainment industry will gather in Los Angeles for the 76th Emmy Awards.
Fox News Digital’s Gabriele Regalbuto contributed to this report.
When the Television Academy first came up with the idea to hand out awards for excellence in television in 1948, the first order of business was to come up with a symbol for the show and a name for the award.
Many different ideas were thrown around before they decided on the Emmy. The name comes from Immy, a nickname for the image orthicon tube which was used to record for TV. It was changed from Immy to Emmy to match the female statuette.
Prior to deciding on Emmy, other potential names were thrown around, all of which pertained to television. At first, the Television Academy proposed Ike, after the Iconoscope, an early electronic camera used in TV, however the name was already associated with World War II hero, President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Another favorite of the committee was “tilly,” a cute short variation for television. In the end, the committee settled on Emmy, which was the suggestion of Harry Lubcke, a legendary television engineer, who served as the president of the Television Academy from 1949 to 1950.
The prime difference between the Emmys and Oscars is that Emmy Awards are received by television stars and shows while Oscars are awarded for film.
Emmy Awards, or Emmys, are accorded by three different organizations. Primetime Emmy Awards are administered by the Television Academy. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awards daytime TV and talent including sports, news and documentaries. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is responsible for allocating International Emmys.
Oscar nominees and winners are chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, or The Academy.
Categories for Emmy Awards include best comedy, best drama, best limited series and best actor and actress for various genres. For the Oscars, categories include best picture, best directing, best actor, best screenplay and best cinematography.
Tonight, the 76th Emmy Awards will be hosted in Los Angeles, California, by father-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy.
Emmy” does not stand for anything and refers to the award that is given. It was Harry Lubcke, the third Academy president, who came up with the name.
Lubcke suggested the name “immy” initially which came from the nickname of the image orthicon camera, according to the Emmy Awards website.
For the first Emmy Awards ceremony in 1949, it was modified to a more feminine name, “Emmy” as we know it today.
At the show, hosted on Jan. 25, 1949, Mike Stokey received an Emmy for most popular television show, “Pantomime Quiz Time,” Shirley Dinsdale received an award for most outstanding television personality and Louis McManus won the Primetime Emmy special award, among others.
Tonight, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will host the 76th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
“Shōgun,” “The Gilded Age,” “Fallout,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “The Morning Show” and “The Crown,” among others, were nominated for 2024 Emmy Awards.
The 76th Emmy Awards will be hosted in Los Angeles, California, at Peacock Theater by actor father and son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy.
Canadian actor and comedian Eugene Levy first began his career in the entertainment industry in the 1970s. “King of Kensington” was the first show Levy was cast in and he starred in two episodes. Levy acted in a great number of television shows between the 1970s and 1990s. He also contributed writing to many of them.
Among his television highlights, Levy has been featured on “The Martin Short Show,” “The Drew Carey Show” and “Mad About You.”
From 2015-20, Levy starred opposite both his daughter, Sarah Levy, and son, Dan, in the popular television sitcom series “Schitt’s Creek.”
Levy’s son played his family in the show, though Sarah played the local diner’s waitress and Canadian actress Annie Murphy starred as his fictional daughter.
Dan appeared in a later season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and was cast in films including “Haunted Mansion” and “Happiest Season,” among others.
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air live on ABC on Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 pm ET. Following the live broadcast, the award show will be available to rewatch the next day, on Hulu.
Viewers can tune into the Emmys live from the ABC app on a smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android) device, ABC.com from a computer or a connected device, such as Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV, according to ABC.com.
Despite the current negotiation disputes with Disney, DirecTV subscribers can watch the award show through a subscription streaming service with live TV tiers, such as Hulu+ Live TV or Fubo.
This year marks the Emmy Awards’ return to Sunday nights, as it aired on Monday in January 2024 when it aired on FOX, and again in 2022 when it aired on NBC.
This is the first time ABC will be hosting the award show since 2020, when a socially distanced show took place over Zoom. The four major networks signed what’s known as a “wheel deal,” in which it was agreed CBS, ABC, FOX and NBC would take turns hosting the show, meaning next year’s show will be hosted by CBS.
The deal expires in 2026, after which it is unclear where the show will land.
Fox News Digital’s Breana Scheckwitz contributed to this report.
The Emmy Awards first premiered in January 1949 and have since evolved into the award show we know today. The awards are distributed by three sister organizations, each with their own area of interest and focus solely on television.
The Television Academy hosts the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Creative Arts Emmys, which celebrate comedies and drama series that air in the evening.
Since the popularity of streaming has gone up, the award show has adapted to include those programs in the primetime category as well. The categories are split between drama, comedy, TV movies and limited series.
Daytime shows, which traditionally include soap operas like “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and talk shows which air during the day, are awarded by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences during the Daytime Emmy Awards, which also award documentaries, sports and news.
Lastly, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences provides accolades internationally.
On Sunday, September 15 at 8:00 pm ET, watch the Emmys live on ABC. Return to the Fox News blog for real-time news and updates throughout the event.
Emmy awards are honors presented by the Television Academy, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. These organizations are related but distinct as they focus on various sectors of television and broadcasting. The Primetime Emmy Awards acknowledge excellence in American primetime television.
This year marks an unconventional schedule due to the 75th Emmy Awards being delayed from its initial September 2023 date. Despite last year’s postponement, the Emmy Awards is back on track for Sunday’s 76th award ceremony.
Bookmark the Fox News blog and come back on Sunday to get all the latest news and updates for the 2024 Emmys!
‘Troubling’ endgame for popular spice brands you likely have in your kitchen
Twelve cinnamon powders are on a “never use” list following a study of lead levels by food safety scientists.
Consumer Reports revealed that their test of 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends containing cinnamon showed that a third of them “measured above 1 part per million of lead—the threshold that triggers a recall in New York, the only state in the U.S. that regulates heavy metals in spices.”
Consumer Reports calls the findings “troubling,” as the results “raised concerns for our experts, and we shared our data with New York officials so that they could investigate further.”
On the “don’t use” list are: Paras cinnamon powder, EGN cinnamon powder, Mimi’s Products ground cinnamon, Bowl & Basket ground cinnamon, Zara Foods cinnamon powder, Three Rivers cinnamon stick powder, Yu Yee Brand five spice powder, BaiLiFeng five spice powder, Spicy King five spices powder, Badia cinnamon powder, Rani Brand and Deep cinnamon powder.
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The tests, which looked at products purchased from 17 stores in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and online. came after a lead poisoning outbreak last fall among more than 500 children “was traced back to the cinnamon in three brands of apple purée pouches,” Consumer Reports said.
Shortly after the outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid various ground cinnamon products that have elevated levels of lead.
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“If you have one of those products, we think you should throw it away,” James Rogers, PhD, the director of food safety research and testing at CR said in the report. “Even small amounts of lead pose a risk because, over time, it can accumulate in the body and remain there for years, seriously harming health.”
Manufacturers of two of the 12 products on the “don’t use” list, Paras and EGN cinnamon powders, have said the products will be removed from the market, according to Consumer Reports. Deep and Yu Yee said they tested their products or relied on tests from their suppliers.
FOX Business attempted to reach out to the makers of Badia, Mimi’s Products, Three Rivers, Rani Brand and Bowl & Basket, but they did not immediately respond. Attempts to reach Zara, BaiLiFeng and Spicy King were unsuccessful.
According to Consumer Reports, a number of popular store brands were deemed acceptable. Costco’s Kirkland Signature organic Saigon cinnamon, Walmart’s Great Value ground cinnamon, and Trader Joe’s organic ground cinnamon were among the 18 products on the “Okay to Use” list, while Whole Foods’ 365 Whole Foods Market ground cinnamon and organic ground cinnamon were among the six “Best to Use,” with their organic ground cinnamon having the least mount of lead with just 0.02 parts per million.
Side effects of high lead exposure in children include permanent damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders, developmental defects and other long-term health problems, the FDA said in a previous press release.
Adults suffering from chronic lead exposure could be at risk for kidney dysfunction, hypertension and neurocognitive effects, according to the FDA.
Lead is a naturally-occurring element in the Earth’s crust, according to Laura Shumow, executive director of the American Spice Trade Association. Since cinnamon comes from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees that come in contact with soil and groundwater, it “has the potential to take up trace amounts of lead that cannot be removed,” Shumov said, adding that there is no way to remove lead from cinnamon once it is present.
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Lead can also enter cinnamon from processing equipment, storage containers and packaging, Rogers said.
Frowned-upon trend could have major consequences as airlines look to stop it in its tracks
You likely want to be cozy while flying for hours at a time, but some airlines have restrictions on how far travelers can go to increase their comfort.
Social media users on TikTok have shared experiences of flying with fellow passengers who have taken off their socks on commercial flights.
The videos have led many to call for education on airplane etiquette.
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Many popular airlines could even remove a passenger from a flight if the person goes against a no-barefoot policy.
American Airlines carefully details what’s required of passengers in its “conditions of carriage” contract.
In an effort to create a safe environment for all aboard, the airlines require everyone to “dress appropriately,” which means “bare feet or offensive clothing aren’t allowed,” according to American Airlines.
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Rule No. 21 on United Airlines’ “Contract of Carriage” is “Refusal of Transport,” which mentions a variety of reasons that someone may be denied entry to the plane or possibly removed.
One of the variables listed includes “passengers who are barefoot, not properly clothed, or whose clothing is lewd, obscene or offensive.”
Some airlines only allow those of a certain age to go barefoot while flying.
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For the “comfort and safety” of those on the carrier, Southwest Airlines notes that its staff may remove people if they are barefoot and above the age of 5, or without a disability that requires them to be barefoot.
JetBlue Airways is another airline that abides by the same age rule, according to its carriage contract.
While this rule seems to be popular among U.S.-based airlines, not all foreign airlines have this ban listed in conduct contracts.
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Air Canada, Air France or even British Airways, to name a few, do not have any rules listed in the airlines’ contract of carriage that allow for the removal of a passenger for being barefoot.
When an airline does implement a no-barefoot policy, enforcing it is reportedly up to the flight attendant.
Each contract uses the word “may be required” — meaning it is not a hard and fast rule that passengers must follow.
Even though wearing socks is not necessarily required, there could be some fair reasons to keep your toes tucked away while on board.
Jacqueline Whitmore, an etiquette expert based in Florida, said it is best to keep your feet covered in some capacity.
“From an etiquette standpoint, it is rude to walk about barefooted in a public place as many germs can be transmitted from your feet,” Whitmore told Fox News Digital.
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“If you plan to take off your shoes on a longer flight, it’s best not to walk around without slippers for your own health and safety,” she said. “The floor of the plane is extremely dirty, especially in the lavatory. The water on the floor is most likely not water at all.”
Whitmore also said that being barefoot can impact those around you.
“For fellow passengers, seeing someone walk around barefoot can be considered unpleasant or unhygienic, which could negatively impact their flying experience.”
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If you want to get comfortable yet remain hygienic, Whitmore suggested putting on a clean pair of socks, using slippers or wearing more comfortable shoes.
Fox News Digital reached out to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways for comment.