Cassidy Hutchinson reveals Trump’s ‘very potent fear of being poisoned’

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Thursday, October 5, 2023 1/ Cassidy Hutchinson reveals Trump's 'very potent fear of being poisoned' Donald Trump liked to be served Heinz ketchup from a small glass bottle due to a "very potent fear of being poisoned", a former White House aide has claimed.   Cassidy Hutchinson, who served as an aide to Mr Trump's Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, said the former president would "launch" food or crockery at the walls "once or twice a week" or following a bad news story.   It comes following the publication of Ms Hutchinson's bombshell new book Enough, in which she has disclosed many shocking details about her time in the Trump administration.   Discussing the book on late night US talk show Jimmy Kimmel, Live!, Ms Hutchinson revealed the president's cautionary habits with regard to eating.   "How often did the president throw ketchup at the walls? Was it a regular occurrence?" Kimmel asked her.   Laughing, Ms Hutchinson replied: "I don't know if you know this or anyone knows this but Donald Trump has a very potent fear of being poisoned. 2/ Bob Menendez's wife fatally struck a man with her car weeks before alleged bribery scheme for new Mercedes Newly uncovered details and footage from 2018 incident raise new questions about corruption charges 3/ Holyoke shooting: Baby dies after pregnant mother on bus hit in shooting that left 'multiple' wounded Police have arrested three male suspects 4/ George Santos's ex-treasurer to plead guilty to felony, prosecutors say Marks has overseen the finances of some of the top Republicans in the state and has previously faced allegations of wrongdoing 5/ Earth hit by blast of energy from dead star so powerful that scientists can't explain it 'This result challenges our previous knowledge of pulsars,' scientist says THE BIG QUESTION Who is Patrick McHenry, the new House speaker (pro tempore)? Representative Patrick McHenry of North Carolina stepped in as speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives after a dramatic showdown led to the removal of Kevin McCarthy. Upon assuming the position on Tuesday night, Mr McHenry – the former chief deputy whip of the House GOP and lover of bowties – slammed the gavel down sending the House into recess. It marks the first time a speaker pro tempore has been invoked after the ousting of an elected speaker. Here's everything to know about Mr McHenry and his powers as speaker pro tempore. Watch / Residents warned not to approach escaped monkey running riot NUMBER OF THE DAY 280 Prosecutors said that they seized a staggering 280 guns during a raid of Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann's family home. Read more QUOTE OF THE DAY "It's a big damn lie." Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani defended himself in the wake of a bombshell report about his alleged drinking habits, calling the claim a "big damn lie." Read more OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE  Court approves Alabama congressional map in victory for Black voters Teen suspect arrested for fatal stabbing of New York poet Ryan Carson American F-16 reportedly shoots down armed Turkish drone operating too close to US troops in Syria Jim White: No one exploits their fame quite like David Beckham The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email   You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.   To unsubscribe from The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter, or to manage your email preferences please click here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345 Read our privacy notice and cookie policy