{"id":2330038,"date":"2024-08-23T13:35:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T17:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-left-heartbroken-after-dnc-special-guest-turns-out-to-be-a-complete-bust\/"},"modified":"2024-08-23T13:38:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T17:38:35","slug":"democrats-left-heartbroken-after-dnc-special-guest-turns-out-to-be-a-complete-bust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-left-heartbroken-after-dnc-special-guest-turns-out-to-be-a-complete-bust\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats Left Heartbroken After DNC &#8216;Special Guest&#8217; Turns Out to Be a Complete Bust"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrats-left-heartbroken-after-dnc-special-guest-turns-out-to-be-a-complete-bust%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2330038&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>It appears that you&#8217;ve provided a mixture of HTML\/XML markup\u200d with a\u2064 narrative about a political event and its surrounding social media commentary, primarily focused on the Democratic National Convention (DNC) \u200cand the rumors about \u200dpotential surprise \u2063appearances, namely by celebrities such as Beyonc\u00e9 and Taylor Swift, as\u2064 well as former President George W. Bush.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a\u2063 breakdown of\u2063 the key\u2063 points\u2063 from your text:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Expectations of Celebrity Appearances**: There was significant speculation on social media and from commentators about the potential surprise guest speakers at the DNC. Some\u2062 believed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ilhan-omar-other-leftists-distract-from-capitol-attack-by-focusing-on-gun-control-and-racism\/\" title=\"Ilhan Omar, Other Leftists, Distract From Capitol Attack By Focusing On Gun Control And Racism\">high-profile figures<\/a> \u2062like Beyonc\u00e9 and Taylor Swift would\u2062 appear.<\/p>\n<p>2. **Rumors vs. Reality**: \u200bDespite the excitement, none of the rumored guests actually showed up. A representative confirmed that\u2062 Beyonc\u00e9 was never scheduled to attend, contrary to reports by media\u200c outlets like TMZ.<\/p>\n<p>3. **Social Media Reactions**: There were various reactions on \u200bX (formerly Twitter), with users expressing disappointment at the absence of the anticipated guests, leading to humorous takes and memes about the \u200dsituation.<\/p>\n<p>4. **Criticism of Media Reporting**: The media faced criticism for spreading unverified rumors,\u200b and notable figures commented on the perceived loss of credibility as a result \u200cof \u2063the misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>5. **Political Commentary**: The \u200dnarrative includes a critical perspective on the Democratic Party&#8217;s communication strategies and suggests that failing \u200bto meet public expectations can lead to political repercussions.<\/p>\n<p>This piece seems to \u200bintertwine political commentary \u2062with media\u200b critique and public sentiment regarding celebrity \u2063involvement in political events. If you have \u2062a specific question or\u200c need further analysis on \u2064any part of this text, feel\u200b free\u200c to let me know!  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Remember, tyrants, to keep the masses docile you must follow through on even the wildest rumors of bread and circuses.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, the Democrats need to get better at this.<\/p>\n<p>Amid speculation of a high-profile guest set to make a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, viewers and convention goers discovered to their chagrin that those rumors &mdash; like everything else Democrats say &mdash; had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-biden-flies-rage-dnc-farewell-speech-tells-numerous-lies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">no basis in fact<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Social media figures and establishment outlets spread rumors of the alleged guest&rsquo;s identity.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, in a 19-second clip posted to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platform<\/a> X &mdash; a clip that originally appeared on the social media platform Instagram &mdash; former CNN host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/don-lemon-gets-laughed-trying-hype-biden-economy-man-street-segment-gone-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don Lemon<\/a> named music superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift as possibilities, along with former President George W. Bush.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680;BREAKING: Don Lemon recently d on Instagram that his sources suggest George W. Bush could make a surprise appearance as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/devin-nunes-freedom-tour-descends-on-charlotte-n-c\/\" title=\"Devin Nunes Freedom Tour descends on Charlotte, N.C.\">special guest speaker<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DNC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DNC<\/a> in Chicago tonight. Notably, Bush has avoided attending any RNC events since Donald Trump became the party&rsquo;s leader.&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nCT7XPIFaW\">pic.twitter.com\/nCT7XPIFaW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; WorldNetDaily (@worldnetdaily) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/worldnetdaily\/status\/1826758202241024084?\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Then, in a since-corrected story, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2024\/08\/22\/beyonce-dnc-final-night-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMZ<\/a> reported that Beyonce, in fact, would appear.<\/p>\n<p>At least one perceptive X user, however, seemed to know in advance that Democrats would experience a letdown.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Beyonc&eacute;&rsquo;s impact is WILD, their gonna be heartbroken when she doesn&rsquo;t show up,&rdquo; the user wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Beyonc&eacute;&rsquo;s impact is WILD, their gonna be heartbroken when she doesn&rsquo;t show up&#129315;&#129315;&#129315; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2uXqQHVhz5\">https:\/\/t.co\/2uXqQHVhz5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tyrant Tae&#67201; (@taeisback132) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/taeisback132\/status\/1826767108367417543?\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Of course, neither <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/absurd-racism-controversy-erupts-country-radio-station-doesnt-immediately-play-beyonces-new-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beyonce<\/a> nor any other surprise guest materialized.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/news\/politics-news\/beyonce-not-attending-2024-dnc-1235982694\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, a representative for Beyonce confirmed that the Grammy-winning singer &ldquo;was never scheduled to be there.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>On X, some users had fun with the whole thing, including one user who mocked Lemon&rsquo;s report.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Beyonce was to appear with Kamala but she ran into George Bush backstage. Beyonce found out George was the surprise guest when Taylor Swift walked up. Taylor over heard them arguing over who is the surprise guest so they all got mad and left,&rdquo; the user joked.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Beyonce was to appear with Kamala but she ran into George Bush backstage. Beyonce found out George was the surprise guest when Taylor Swift walked up.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor over heard them arguing over who is the surprise guest so they all got mad and left&hellip;&#128514;&#129315;&#128558; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6jWGKo2cWx\">pic.twitter.com\/6jWGKo2cWx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Doc&hellip; (@JHHolliday3) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JHHolliday3\/status\/1826850413506953240?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The establishment media also received some well-earned criticism.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;TMZ lost a lot of credibility tonight,&rdquo; CNN anchor Abby D. Phillip wrote with unconscious irony.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">TMZ lost a lot of credibility tonight.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abbydphillip\/status\/1826825120909771181?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Another X user mocked former CIA director and Secretary of Defense <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-received-massive-help-51-intel-agents-2020-debate-trump-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leon Panetta<\/a>, who spoke at the convention on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Imagine showing up for a Beyonc&eacute; concert and seeing Leon Panetta,&rdquo; the user joked.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Imagine showing up for a Beyonc&eacute; concert and seeing Leon Panetta<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Phil&rsquo;s Wins &#129381;&#127796; (@philipjonathn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/philipjonathn\/status\/1826806488116904407?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Apparently, however, the disappointment at Beyonce&rsquo;s no-show was real.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, one X user described a &ldquo;collective meltdown&rdquo; among hopeful viewers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Fans and viewers had a collective meltdown after pop star Beyonc&eacute; was a no-show at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) following multiple news reports that the Grammy-winner would perform on Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; &#10014;&#9813;In God I Trust&#9813;&#10014; (@InGodIDoTrust) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InGodIDoTrust\/status\/1826915604835574169?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Another user posted a checkerboard-style montage featuring clips of random people showing disappointment or anguish.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">So Beyonc&eacute;&rsquo;s really not coming out tonight? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DNC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DNC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GTFv4bQ5NX\">pic.twitter.com\/GTFv4bQ5NX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rastafarian Targaryen (@HiighValyrian) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HiighValyrian\/status\/1826809879136244216?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Just another lie by Dems,&rdquo; another perceptive user wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Just another lie by Dems.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Marie Meronyck (@marie_meronyck) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marie_meronyck\/status\/1826812422008570179?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Democrats clearly made a strategic error. In short, never allow your propagandized masses to begin questioning you for any reason.<\/p>\n<p>After all, if you plan to continue governing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/bob-ehrlich-no-idea-literally-dems-take-rules-thee-not\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lockdowns<\/a>, mandated experimental <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-federal-agencies-revive-covid-vaccine-push-updated-shots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vaccines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/elon-musk-lays-exact-cause-inflation-harris-walz-exacerbate-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rising prices<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/government-makes-troubling-admission-past-job-growth-new-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">phony job numbers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-democrats-whine-trump-visits-border-exposes-much-damage-done\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open borders<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-us-sending-military-aid-ukraine-much-itll-cost-taxpayers-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World War III<\/a>, you will need a much bigger distraction than Leon Panetta.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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It seems the Democrats could improve in this area. As rumors circulated about a notable guest making an unexpected appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, attendees were disappointed to find that these speculations\u2014like much of what Democrats claim\u2014were unfounded. Social media influencers and mainstream outlets fueled speculation regarding the guest&#8217;s identity. For example, a 19-second video shared on X (formerly Twitter), which initially appeared on Instagram, featured former CNN host Don Lemon suggesting music icons Beyonc\u00e9 and Taylor Swift as potential guests alongside former President George W. Bush.<\/p>\n<p>In a now-corrected report, TMZ claimed that Beyonc\u00e9 would indeed be present. However, one astute user on X seemed to anticipate the disappointment: \u201cBeyonc\u00e9\u2019s impact is WILD; they\u2019re going to be heartbroken when she doesn\u2019t show up,\u201d they tweeted.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, neither Beyonc\u00e9 nor any surprise guests appeared at all. A representative for Beyonc\u00e9 later confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that she was never scheduled to attend. Some users took humor in the situation; one joked about Lemon\u2019s report by saying: \u201cBeyonc\u00e9 was supposed to appear with Kamala but ran into George Bush backstage&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The media also faced criticism for their role in spreading these rumors. CNN anchor Abby D. Phillip ironically noted that &#8220;TMZ lost a lot of credibility tonight.&#8221; Another user poked fun at Leon Panetta&#8217;s speech at the convention by quipping about expecting a Beyonc\u00e9 concert only to see him instead.<\/p>\n<p>The disappointment over Beyonc\u00e9&#8217;s absence was palpable among fans; one user described it as a &#8220;collective meltdown&#8221; after multiple reports suggested her performance was imminent.<\/p>\n<p>In summary, Democrats made a significant miscalculation by allowing their supporters&#8217; expectations to rise without delivering substantial distractions from pressing issues like lockdowns and economic challenges\u2014something far more engaging than Leon Panetta would have been necessary for maintaining their grip on power<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2330039,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/camelot-harris-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3685,34312,7705,32603,39093],"class_list":["post-2330038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-democrats","tag-disappointment","tag-dnc","tag-political-news","tag-special-guest"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/camelot-harris-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2330038"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2330038\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2330039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2330038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2330038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2330038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}