LaQuan Smith Spring 2024 Ready To Wear - Front Row

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Back at it again with the hottest thirst traps of the week that dropped during a shenanigan-stuffed week dominated by Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good’s surprise engagement announcement, Keke Palmer opening up about everything on Club Shay Shay, Jussie Smollett’s hate crime conviction being overturned, and more.

As promised, we’ve compiled swoon-worthy stunners (and our thirst-trappin’ celebrity faves) with SZA making her return to the series after revealing she regrets getting her buzzy BBL.

In a new interview with British Vogue, the “Snooze” singer admitted she regrets the procedure, wishing she had instead prioritized other things like her mental health.

“I’m so mad I did that sh*t,” she said. “I gained all this weight from being immobile while recovering and trying to preserve the fat. It was just so stupid.”

“But who gives a f**k,” she continued. “You got a BBL, you realize you didn’t need the sh*t. It doesn’t matter. I’ll do a whole bunch more sh*t just like it if I want to before I’m f***ing dead because this body is temporary. It just wasn’t super necessary – I have other sh*t that I need to work on about myself… I need to get my f***ing mental health together… Not to say you can’t do those things simultaneously, just, for me, I realize wherever you go, there you’ll be.”

Despite thinking it was unnecessary, SZA still isn’t mad about her results, insisting she “love[s] my butt.”

“Don’t get me wrong. My booty look nice,” she said. “And I’m grateful that it looks pretty much… I don’t know, sometimes natural, but I don’t even care. It’s something that I wanted. I’m enjoying it. I love shaking it.”

This week’s thirst trap compilation also features Saweetie delivering heat along with Summer Walker and Angela Simmons giving what needs to be gave.

There’s also big baddie energy from Porsha Williams, Yasmine Lopez, and more so we invite you to enjoy our latest collection of top-tier thirst traps on the flip.

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Jhene Aiko and Big Sean are among music’s golden couples, and fans have long been waiting to see them tie the knot. Unfortunately, however, it looks like wedding bells won’t be ringing anytime soon.

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On Wednesday, the pair were spotted leaving the 2024 GQ Men of the Year Party in Los Angeles when cameras snapped them heading to a waiting SUV. Jhene was noticeably rocking a huge ring on her left hand, which set the internet ablaze with speculation that the Detroit-born rapper had finally popped the question.

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One fan posted the footage on X (formerly Twitter) and added the caption, “Jhene got her ring. Bullying works,” but the singer quickly chimed in to set the record straight.

This ring is from my stylist. It only fit on that finger, the more you know,” said Jhene. 

The musical couple has been together for the better part of the last decade and welcomed their son, Noah, in 2022.

Earlier this year, however, Big Sean stunned fans by saying he feels they’re still not quite ready to walk down the aisle.

“It’s a little personal, you know what I mean,” he told Charlamagne Tha God during the press run for his Better You Than Me album. “But just like to be real with you, just like any people who have dealt with love, we’ve had our ups and downs, you know what I’m saying? And I think it’s still finding the right navigation through it all.”

He continued,

“I don’t like putting our personal business out there like that but there’s a lot of work that needs to be done.”

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He did say that he plans to marry the “Sativa” singer, but it seems like he hasn’t actually popped the question yet. The couple shared the stage during Jhene‘s Magic Hour tour, and the singer was seen responding to one of Sean‘s verses with “What ring?” This sparked a larger social media discussion about what the rapper was waiting on to make her his wife.

You know what it is!

VH1's "The Impact New York" Series Premiere

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Back at it again with the hottest thirst traps of the week that dropped during a shenanigan-stuffed week dominated by Cardi B stirring up new boo rumors, Skai Jackson shaking up the internet with her pregnancy reveal, Mike Tyson locking in for his blockbuster Netflix flight against Jake Paul, Jonathan Majors/Meagan Good breakup rumors, DDG revealing that he wants more kids with Halle Bailey, SZA admitting she ‘regrets’ getting a BBL, Kim Kardashian claiming she’s raising her four kids without Kanye’s help, and more.

As promised, we’ve compiled swoon-worthy stunners (and our thirst-trappin’ celebrity faves) with Bernice Burgos making her return to the series after shattering social media with claims that she made $30,000/night as a bartender at Starlets in NYC.

In a now-viral interview with the Joe Budden Podcast, the professional baddie, 44, said she raked in up to $70,000 depending on how busy the club was that night.

“I make sure I give you the bottles for $250 when they cost $350,” she said. “So I’m gonna hustle. “You don’t gotta tip me now. You tip me later, like throwing money. I was smart.”

Naturally, most people scoffed at her claims, prompting a response from The Impact: New York star who doubled down on her bombshell while adding that things got better for her every year of the three-year stint.

“So, let’s talk about the podcast that I was just on,” she said. “Everybody’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, she made all that money,’ everybody’s kind of shocked and surprised. If you know, you know. If you were in the nightlife in New York City, you know what happened on Power Ball Sundays…. I don’t know what’s going on now in nightlife.”

This week’s thirst trap compilation also features Caresha delivering heat along with Normani and Yasmine Lopez iving what needs to be gave.

There’s also big baddie energy from Brandi Kelly, Gem Jewels, and more so we invite you to enjoy our latest collection of top-tier thirst traps on the flip.

Happy RHOvember!

SGRho Founders' Day

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You know we had to celebrate THEE pretty poodles of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. who’ve been running the 11th month for 102 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service.

Since 1922, the ‘Greater Women’ have shined at the forefront of societal contributions with notable members including Hattie McDaniel (the first Black woman to win an Academy Award), Marsha Ambrosius, Wendy Raquel Robinson, LaTavia Roberson, Nicci Gilbert, and our American Idol Fantasia Barrino.

The Grammy-nominated singer joined Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. as an honorary member alongside Grammy-nominated singer Alexis Jones, Emmy-nominated event producer Yvonne Mcnair, and OSMO’s Global Head of Communications Shawn Smith on the final day of Centennial Founders’ Month.

Founded on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven young educators, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. now boasts over 100,000 members in over 500 chapters that emphasize social action and community impact in their commitment to serve.

“We are an organization with accolades described as “first” and “only,” said Sigma Gamma Rho International President Rasheeda S. Liberty in an interview with EBONY.

“In the last 100 years, we have been able to leverage our education mantra through our Operation Big Book Bag initiative and our Annual Youth Symposium. Over the years, we have measured impact in areas of scholarship, social action, health​ and​ wellness, career advancement, and youth development. We live by the motto of “Greater Service, Greater Progress.”​

​In this century of service, we have progressed our communities by being the first and only in corporate leadership, medical innovation, athletic accomplishments and award-winning entertainers.”

What other celebs could you see as an SGRho? Tell us down below and enjoy our latest gallery of the prettiest poodles in the land on the flip.

They Bragg different!

FAMU Homecoming 2024

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Florida A&M University continues to shine with its iconic Marching 100 band, world-renown engineering program, proud alumni network, and bar-raising baddies who slayed (and slayed and slayed again) at their epic Homecoming experience in Tallahassee, Florida.

Sitting on the highest of seven hills, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University was founded October 3rd, 1887 with a legacy of providing access to a high-quality education with programs and services that guide students toward successfully achieving their dreams.

The storied institution enrolls nearly 10,000 students from across the U.S. and more than 70 countries as the highest ranked public HBCU for the past three years.

Since its inception, FAMU has embraced the values of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and integrity while endorsing the Board of Governors’ Statement of Free Expression that expects open-minded and tolerant civil discourse to take place throughout the campus community.

In addition to the main Tallahassee campus, FAMU has several satellite campuses across Florida including the College of Law in Orlando and the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, which has sites in Crestview, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami.

Notable alumni include Common, Althea Gibson, Anika Noni Rose, Will Packer, Pam Oliver, K. Michelle, and KJ Smith who recently teamed up with PepsiCo’s for their ‘Taste Of Tomorrow’ campaign.

“Everyone wants to be in front of the camera or be a content creator, which is amazing. But I love that PepsiCo also emphasizes that you can be an engineer, a scientist, or even work in tech while embracing your passions,” said Smith about the program dedicated to increasing diverse representation from HBCU students in STEM fields.

Have you experienced FAMU’s Homecoming? If so, how was it? If not, WHY? Tell us down below and enjoy a gallery of bar-raising baddies who sssslayed FAMU’s Homecoming on the flip.

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Fans of the hit HBO series Euphoria can breathe a sigh of relief because season three of the show is still slated to arrive on the streaming service.

Back in July, HBO announced that season three would go into production at the top of 2025. However, rumors recently circulated that the actors had decided not to return to the series. The news quickly spread that the series would end with the last thing viewers saw of the characters more than two years ago.

One of the driving forces of the rumors was the announcement that lead actress, Zendaya, had joined the cast of a new Christopher Nolan film slated for release in 2026. Fans assumed that the Golden Globe winner would not have the time to shoot both projects simultaneously. HBO executives rushed to assure fans that any rumors about the show not returning were absolutely false.”

In July 2023, one of the show’s stars, Angus Cloud, died from an accidental drug overdose. Fans wondered how the series would handle his character’s passing as season two seemed to point to a growing storyline for him. Zendaya‘s other co-stars, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, have also enjoyed booming careers and skyrocketing popularity since their portrayals of Cassie Howard and Nate Jacobs, respectively.

The show’s creators have not yet revealed much about season three, although HBO‘s CEO of content, Casey Bloys, did confirm that there will be a time jump for the characters, which will put them out of high school, according to Variety.

“There’s a lot of back and forth about where to set it and how far in the future to set it and all that stuff,” Bloys said. “But I think he’s [Sam Levinson] got a take that he’s excited about, and he’s busy writing.”

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Euphoria became an instant hit for HBO when it debuted in 2019 but one has to wonder how much time can go by before fans completely move on from having an investment in any of the characters.

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Doechii attends 3rd Annual Give Her FlowHERS Awards Gala

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It’s been a big year for TDE artist and Florida native Doechii, from critical acclaim to leading the ladies in rap nominations for the Grammys!

After storming the pop charts in March with her track Alter Ego ft. JT and Kaytranada, Doechii delivered one of the year’s most refreshing rap projects, Alligator Bites Never Heal.

The exciting lyrical juggernaut combines effortless wordplay with raw emotion and vulnerability like few in her generation. And it seems that the Grammy committee felt what she was putting down. Doechii is nominated in four categories: Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, and Best Remixed Recording.

Doechii’s Dominance Is A Long Time Coming, Popping Out Like Labelmates Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Genre-bending and multifaceted, the southern rapper is poised to be as dominant as her label mate, Kendrick Lamar, in the world of hip-hop. TDE seems to have cracked the code on signing otherworldly talented and creative artists while allowing them to maintain their individuality and bloom on their own terms.

Last year, her label mate SZA, led all artists —men and women—with nine nominations for her long-awaited album S.O.S. She took the stage that night and went home with three gramophones, including Best R&B song for “Snooze.” Her loss to Taylor Swift for Album of the Year was heavily debated amongst music fans as well as industry insiders. However, the album has continued to break records including surpassing nine billion streams on Spotify.

Doechii will face off against Kendrick for Best Rap Performance as his victory song, “Not Like Us”, is also nominated in the stacked category. She’ll also contend against country music standout, Shaboozey, for Best New Artist. Whether she prevails in her four categories on music’s biggest night or not, it’s clear that the industry is sold on her being one of the most promising new acts around.

She’s also one of fashion’s newest darlings as brands like Thom Browne, Off-White, and Tommy Hilfiger all clamored to dress her in their threads during NYFW.

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WELP, it happened.

Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris to win the 2024 presidential election despite being a convicted felon who incited the now-infamous Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol in 2021.

With mounting momentum and star-studded support, Kamala finished 69 electoral votes shy of beating Trump who became the first Republican candidate to win both the popular vote and Electoral College since George W. Bush in 2004.

While Trump’s deeply unserious D-list supporters celebrated the victory, many relevant A-listers like Cardi B openly expressed their disappointment in the results while showing love to Kamala Harris.

“Before Kamala joined the race, we knew how this country is set up and what was probably going to happen but it was so inspiring how she fought and changed so many minds, including mine.”

When all was said and done, she admitted that she ultimately was just feeling really sad.

“No matter what, I know that [Harris is] probably emotional right now. I know there’s probably a lot going on in her mind and I know she’s not listening to this, but she will eventually see it.

“I just hope she knows no matter what happens tonight, millions of people are proud of her,” she added. “Women around the world are proud of her. Women of color are proud of her.”

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Leading up to the election, Cardi delivered a viral speech at Kamala Harris’ rally in Wisconsin where she admitted that she wasn’t even going to vote in this election until Joe Biden dropped out and Harris was added to the ticket.

“Just like Kamala Harris, I too have been the underdog,” she said to the audience. “I’ve been underestimated. My success, belittled and discredited. Women have to work 10 times harder, perform 10 times better, and still, people question us [on] how we got to the top.”

Following the speech, Cardi got into it with Elon Musk who criticized a video of the rapper reading her speech off a phone after a teleprompter broke.

“Another puppet who can’t even talk without being fed the words,” he tweeted. “The Kamala campaign has no authenticity or true empathy.”

In response, Cardi wrote: “I’m not a puppet Elon.. I’m a daughter of two immigrant parents that had to work their ass off to provide for me! I’m a product of welfare, I’m a product of section 8, I’m a product of poverty and I’m a product of what happens when the system is set up against you… But you don’t know nothing about that. You don’t know not one thing about the American struggle…. PS fix my algorithm.”

How do you feel about the election results? How do you think Democrats feel? Tell us down below and peep some celebrity reactions to the 2024 election results on the flip.

Nelly's 50th birthday bash

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Birthday buckeroo Nelly celebrated the BIG 50 with wife Ashanti, T.I., Big Boi, Jermaine Dupri, and more at his hee-haw hootenany that brought grand ‘ole country energy (and horses!) to the A-Town road.

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The ‘Hot In Herre’ hitmaker was all smiles alongside Ashanti who cowgirl canoodled with her husbannnnd and his famous friends at the bustlin’ bash. And yes, there was cake–an epic themed cake presented to him by his son Cornell Haynes III!

Nelly's 50th Birthday Bash

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Nelly's 50th birthday bash

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Nelly's 50th Birthday Bash

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With the line wrapped around the barn, Nelly brought the whole city out along with other special guests Chingy, Zonnique, Iman Shumpert, Monyetta Shaw, Pastor Troy, Yung Joc, and Big Gipp.

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Check out the video recap below:

Oh, and the Apple Bottoms models?? Yessiree!

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Whew, a time was had!

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Nelly's 50th Birthday Bash

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This latest chapter in Nelly and Ashanti’s rekindled romance comes after the smitten rapper surprised the Queen of Vacays with an over-the-top birthday soirée.

The “Country Grammar” rapper threw his ex-turned-wife an intimate birthday bash decorated with extravagant island destinations she’s become synonymous with over the years.

In a behind-the-scenes montage posted by Nelly, the heart-eyed couple can be seen partying with their family and friends while dining on Caribbean cuisine.

Since spinning the block, the pair has been inseparable and welcomed their son, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, on July 18. In an interview with ET, the pair opened up about Nelly’s bustlin’ birthday, their baby, baby, babyyy, and a potential Vegas residency in the near future.

‘That’s funny that you say that. There were talks not too long ago about that very thing,’ he teased in an interview with ET. I’m not gonna say too much more but hopefully everything continues the course. I love Vegas, she loves Vegas. We both love Vegas for very different reasons.’

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Have Ashanti and Nelly inspired you to potentially spin the block with your ex? Tell us down below and enjoy some of Nelly and Ashanti’s cutest boo’d up moments on the flip.

Hampton University Homecoming 2024

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The ‘Standard of Excellence’ Hampton University continues to raise the bar for HBCUs with its prestigious pedigree, gorgeous campus, and standard-setting stunners who proved, once again, that they’re the baddest in the land at this year’s Homecoming by the Sea in Hampton, Virginia.

According to the recent UNCF “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs” report, Hampton ranks as the #1 HBCU in economic impact in the Commonwealth of Virginia with an underrated Homecoming experience that attracted major sponsors like Google, PepsiCo., Remy Martin, and United Airlines this year.

Founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School, the storied pillar of higher education is a “dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs,” according to its site.

From its beginnings to the present, the institution has enrolled students from five continents (North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Europe) and many countries including Gabon, Kenya, Ghana, Japan, China, Armenia, Great Britain, and Russia, as well as the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands and numerous American Indian nations.

Placing its students at the center of its planning, the University provides a holistic educational environment where learning is facilitated by a range of educational offerings, rigorous curriculum, professional experiences, multiple leadership opportunities, and an emphasis on the development of character which values integrity, respect, decency, dignity, and responsibility.

Notable alumni include Booker T. Washington, Emmy-winning comedian Wanda Sykes, NBA Champion Rick Mahorn, The Breakfast Club co-host DJ Envy, actress Javicia Leslie, RHOP star Gizelle Bryant, and radio personality Kendra G(illiams).

Have you experienced Hampton’s bigger, buzzier Homecoming? If so, how was it? If not, WHY? Tell us down below and enjoy a gallery of Hampton hotties who applied pretty pirate pressure at this year’s Homecoming on the flip.

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Cardi B x Elon Musk

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Cardi B is never one to mince words online and X owner Elon Musk just found out the hard way when she dragged him

In response to her appearance at the Milwaukee rally of presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, Musk took to his X account to throw dirt on her political name.

“Another puppet who can’t even talk without being fed the words,” he said. “The Kamala campaign has no authenticity or true empathy.”

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A Donald Trump supporter namedropping empathy is truly…something. Social media users quickly came to Cardi‘s defense but she didn’t need it as she was more than ready to clap back.

“I’m not a puppet Elon.. I’m a daughter of two immigrant parents that had to work their a** off to provide for me!,” she responded. “I’m a product of welfare, I’m a product of section 8, I’m a product of poverty and I’m a product of what happens when the system is set up against you….But you don’t know nothing about that. You don’t know not one thing about the American struggle…. PS fix my algorithm.”

Honestly, stick to the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to and get that block list back hidden, Elon!

Cardi kept it real with Harris supporters in Milwaukee, revealing that she originally intended to not vote this election season.

“I did not have faith in any candidates…until she said the things that I wanted to hear,” she said.

But in the end, she saw a similarity between she and Harris that helped seal her decision to publicly endorse her.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Cardi B embrace on stage at Wisconsin Campaign Rally

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“Just like Kamala Harris, I too have been the underdog. I have been underestimated, my success belittled and discredited,” she continued. “Women have to work ten times harder, perform ten times better and still people question how we got to the top. I believe in every word that comes out of her mouth. She’s passionate, she’s compassionate, she shows empathy, and most of all, she’s not delusional.”

This isn’t the first time Cardi has used her celebrity for good in the political sphere. Ahead of the 2020 election, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper sat down with Democratic candidate, Bernie Sanders, to talk about the hot button issues of the time. She endorsed Sanders as “a natural humanitarian” and felt he was the best choice to lead the country. However, the Vermont senator failed to secure the party’s nomination over Joe Biden, who went on to win the election.

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Democratic Presidential Nominee Vice President Kamala Harris Appears On NBC's Saturday Night Live

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Presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live alongside comedian Maya Rudolph, whose impression of her has become iconic.

Harris joined the comedian for the opening sequence of the show on Saturday, Nov. 2 to do a cute skit riffing on the uncanny resemblance between the two. The sitting Vice President also got a few jabs in on her opposing candidate, Donald Trump.

“I’m just here to remind you, you got this,” Harris said. “Because you can do something your opponent cannot do: You can open doors.”

Oop. And that’s on the garbage truck.

The pep talk between the two continued with more riffs on Harris’ first name.

“Take my palm-ala,” Rudolph said. “The American people want to stop the chaos.”

Harris continued,

“And end the dram-ala.”

Harris has had positive words for Rudolph’s portrayal of her throughout this election season. When the Vice President appeared on an episode of The View, she commended the comedian for her accuracy.

“Maya Rudolph — I mean, she’s so good,” Harris said. “She had the whole thing, the suit, the jewelry, everything!”

Still, during her appearance on SNL, she questioned whether Rudolph was overemphasizing her signature chuckle.

“I don’t really laugh like that, do I?,” she said.

To which Rudolph responded,

“A little bit.”

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Harris’ appearance was met with a roaring applause from the live studio audience of SNL as well as adoring commentary on social media. The presidential hopeful is on the last leg of her road to the White House as Election Day looms over the country.

With the future of our democracy in the hands of American voters, Harris has been targeting battleground states like North Carolina in her final days of campaigning. She’s brought out the heavy hitters of celebrity endorsements including Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Cardi B, Victoria Monet as well as former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama.

With just two days before election day, many are hoping that Harris—who has run a flawless campaign since President Joe Biden made the decision to drop out of the race in July—has what it takes to save the country from another Donald Trump presidency.