thedailycaller--2020-06-12--OJ Simpson Discusses Whether Football Can Happen Without Fans

O.J .
Simpson raised some concerns about football games potentially happening without fans .
The legendary NFL running back posted a Twitter video Thursday night about the possibility of fans being kept out of stadiums amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Simpson ’ s biggest concern is who will eat the lost revenue from ticket sales not happening .
Will the owners eat it ?
Do the players take a pay cut ?
Watch him break it down below .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I ’ m going to say it again .
It feels like we ’ re living in “ The Twilight Zone ” with how Simpson has become a rational voice on Twitter .
Not only has Simpson — who beat the most famous murder case in America during my lifetime — become a level-headed voice on Twitter during the pandemic , but he ’ s arguably one of the most rational sports voices on the site .
It ’ s just bizarre to watch unfold .
The man keeps it real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has some surprisingly refreshing takes .
Whether it ’ s staying safe during the pandemic or whether or not football can happen without fans , Simpson has had some great takes .
Imagine trying to explain this situation to someone back in the 1990s .
Imagine explaining that O.J .
Simpson would eventually become a social media star .
Life sure does come at you quick .
We ’ ll see what he talks about next , but I ’ m personally loving these O.J .
videos .
The man just doesn ’ @ @ @

O.J. Simpson raised some concerns about football games potentially happening without fans.
The legendary NFL running back posted a Twitter video Thursday night about the possibility of fans being kept out of stadiums amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Simpson’s biggest concern is who will eat the lost revenue from ticket sales not happening. Will the owners eat it? Do the players take a pay cut? Watch him break it down below.
Who’s going to eat the loss of ticket income? pic.twitter.com/P0HUAwItM2 — O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) June 11, 2020
I know I’ve said it before, but I’m going to say it again. It feels like we’re living in “The Twilight Zone” with how Simpson has become a rational voice on Twitter.
Not only has Simpson — who beat the most famous murder case in America during my lifetime — become a level-headed voice on Twitter during the pandemic, but he’s arguably one of the most rational sports voices on the site.
It’s just bizarre to watch unfold. The man keeps it real, cuts everything down the middle and has some surprisingly refreshing takes.
Whether it’s staying safe during the pandemic or whether or not football can happen without fans, Simpson has had some great takes.
Baby steps to getting back to normal!!! pic.twitter.com/K99bpBteBq — O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) May 17, 2020
Imagine trying to explain this situation to someone back in the 1990s. Imagine explaining that O.J. Simpson would eventually become a social media star.
Life sure does come at you quick.
We’ll see what he talks about next, but I’m personally loving these O.J. videos. The man just doesn’t disappoint.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--247Sports Predicts Wisconsin And Ohio State Will Play In The Big 10 Title Game

247Sports thinks the 2020 Big 10 championship game will feature Ohio State and Wisconsin .
The popular sports publication recently released its predictions for the B1G and it had the Badgers winning the west and the Buckeyes winning the east in college football .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Who will win the title game ?
247Sports believes OSU will get the job done .
For anyone paying attention , I ’ ve been saying the same thing for months at this point .
Wisconsin and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best team in their respective divisions .
Last season , we met in the B1G title game and it was just heartbreaking .
Wisconsin jumped out to a huge lead and then it was stolen from us .
Now , it looks like we ’ re all going to get the sequel in 2020 and I can ’ t wait .
A lot of people like to run from playing great teams .
They want to load the schedule with easy teams and rack up cheap wins .
Not me .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is all about .
Just like last year , I want Ohio State .
If you want to be the best , then you have to beat the best .
While I hate the Buckeyes , I respect the hell out of what Ryan Day is doing in Columbus with Justin Fields and company .
See you all in December !
You best believe I ’ ll be ready to roll .
Bring it on , OSU !
You know I ’ ll never back down from a battle .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live on your knees .

247Sports thinks the 2020 Big 10 championship game will feature Ohio State and Wisconsin.
The popular sports publication recently released its predictions for the B1G and it had the Badgers winning the west and the Buckeyes winning the east in college football. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Who will win the title game? 247Sports believes OSU will get the job done.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Fields (@justnfields) on Nov 23, 2019 at 2:31pm PST
For anyone paying attention, I’ve been saying the same thing for months at this point. Wisconsin and OSU are both head and shoulders the best team in their respective divisions.
Last season, we met in the B1G title game and it was just heartbreaking. Wisconsin jumped out to a huge lead and then it was stolen from us.
RAPID REACTION: Ohio State beats Wisconsin for the Big 10 title. I’m heartbroken, and the refs absolutely screwed the Badgers. The officials should be investigated by the FBI! pic.twitter.com/rz8vkM2kIT — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 8, 2019
Now, it looks like we’re all going to get the sequel in 2020 and I can’t wait. A lot of people like to run from playing great teams.
They want to load the schedule with easy teams and rack up cheap wins. Not me. That’s not what being a Wisconsin man is all about.
Just like last year, I want Ohio State. If you want to be the best, then you have to beat the best.
While I hate the Buckeyes, I respect the hell out of what Ryan Day is doing in Columbus with Justin Fields and company.
See you all in December! You best believe I’ll be ready to roll. Bring it on, OSU! You know I’ll never back down from a battle.
It’s better to die on your feet than live on your knees.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Raiders Rookie Receiver Henry Ruggs Is ‘Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp’ After Moving Injury

Las Vegas Raiders rookie receiver Henry Ruggs isn ’ t expected to miss much time after getting hurt while moving .
The former Alabama superstar was injured while moving stuff in Vegas , but he should be ready to roll sooner than later .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to Adam Schefter , Ruggs “ is expected to be ready for training camp whenever it begins.
” Henry Ruggs getting hurt while moving was such a bizarre situation to begin with .
It initially sounded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now it sounds like Ruggs will be just fine once football training camps in the NFL get underway .
That ’ s great news for fans of the Raiders .
All things considered , there isn ’ t much to be worried about with this situation .
As I said before , Ruggs now has a lot of money .
It might be worth shelling out a few bucks in order to get movers next time .
As a rising NFL player , it ’ s not worth risking getting hurt to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy and ready to go for the upcoming season , then the Raiders could be in for a very fun year .
At the very least , the time for excuses with Derek Carr will officially be over .
He ’ ll have his star WR and he ’ ll be expected to put up points .
If he doesn ’ t , they might be looking for a change of direction in Las Vegas .

Las Vegas Raiders rookie receiver Henry Ruggs isn’t expected to miss much time after getting hurt while moving.
The former Alabama superstar was injured while moving stuff in Vegas, but he should be ready to roll sooner than later. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
According to Adam Schefter, Ruggs “is expected to be ready for training camp whenever it begins.”
Raiders’ first-round pick Henry Ruggs, who was injured last month when he got pinned between a trailer and a car while helping a friend move, got stitches in his thigh but suffered no muscular damage and is expected to be ready for training camp whenever it begins, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 11, 2020
Henry Ruggs getting hurt while moving was such a bizarre situation to begin with. It initially sounded like he could miss some time.
Now it sounds like Ruggs will be just fine once football training camps in the NFL get underway. That’s great news for fans of the Raiders.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Henry J Ruggs III™ (@ruggs_iii) on Jun 3, 2020 at 10:02pm PDT
All things considered, there isn’t much to be worried about with this situation. As I said before, Ruggs now has a lot of money.
It might be worth shelling out a few bucks in order to get movers next time. As a rising NFL player, it’s not worth risking getting hurt to help a buddy move.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Henry J Ruggs III™ (@ruggs_iii) on Apr 16, 2020 at 7:15pm PDT
If Ruggs is healthy and ready to go for the upcoming season, then the Raiders could be in for a very fun year.
At the very least, the time for excuses with Derek Carr will officially be over. He’ll have his star WR and he’ll be expected to put up points. If he doesn’t, they might be looking for a change of direction in Las Vegas.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Tom Hanks’ New WWII Movie ‘Greyhound’ Will Be Released July 10 On Apple TV+

We ’ re less than a month away from Tom Hanks ’ new movie “ Greyhound ” coming out .
According to The New York Post , the highly-anticipated WWII film about naval warfare will arrive July 10 on Apple TV+ .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) The film had previously been scheduled to be released in May , but the coronavirus caused plans to shift .
Now , it ’ s at Apple TV+ and fans will get to see it in about a month .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bumped back a couple months because of the pandemic , but the virus has screwed up a lot of stuff .
You know things are bad when one of the most anticipated movies of the summer gets thrown off course in a major way .
The good news is that it ’ s better to show up late than to never show up at all .
It ’ s just been a crazy time in the entertainment world .
Coronavirus brought the entire industry to a halt , and Tom Hanks even ended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s doing great and now we can get pumped about “ Greyhound.
” Let us know in the comments if you plan on seeing “ Greyhound.
” I know there ’ s a 100 % chance that I do .
I ’ m not passing up on a WWII film , especially one with Tom Hanks !
That much is for sure .

We’re less than a month away from Tom Hanks’ new movie “Greyhound” coming out.
According to The New York Post, the highly-anticipated WWII film about naval warfare will arrive July 10 on Apple TV+. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
The film had previously been scheduled to be released in May, but the coronavirus caused plans to shift. Now, it’s at Apple TV+ and fans will get to see it in about a month.
It’s really unfortunate this movie got bumped back a couple months because of the pandemic, but the virus has screwed up a lot of stuff.
You know things are bad when one of the most anticipated movies of the summer gets thrown off course in a major way.
The good news is that it’s better to show up late than to never show up at all.
It’s just been a crazy time in the entertainment world. Coronavirus brought the entire industry to a halt, and Tom Hanks even ended up getting the virus!
Luckily, he’s doing great and now we can get pumped about “Greyhound.”
Let us know in the comments if you plan on seeing “Greyhound.” I know there’s a 100% chance that I do. I’m not passing up on a WWII film, especially one with Tom Hanks!
That much is for sure.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Has A Gigantic Beard

The Super Bowl champion introduced Max Homa at the Charles Schwab Challenge in a Thursday video and his facial hair is unreal .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Take a look at this beast on his face below .
Folks , that ’ s a beast of a beard and there ’ s no other way to put it .
As a guy who has had facial hair for the past decade , I know a great beard when I see one .
It doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s what we like to call an elite beard among facial hair enthusiasts .
I will be the first to admit that I don ’ t like Aaron Rodgers .
After all , that man is responsible for tearing up the Detroit Lions on a regular basis .
However , I get paid to tell the truth .
I don ’ t get paid to sugarcoat stuff and the truth of the matter is that his beard is wildly impressive .
If you ’ re not growing great facial hair during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your life ?
We literally all have an excuse now to never shave .
While I will always cheer against Rodgers on the field , props to him for having a great beard !

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers currently has a massive beard.
The Super Bowl champion introduced Max Homa at the Charles Schwab Challenge in a Thursday video and his facial hair is unreal. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Take a look at this beast on his face below.
Folks, that’s a beast of a beard and there’s no other way to put it. As a guy who has had facial hair for the past decade, I know a great beard when I see one.
It doesn’t get much better than that. That’s what we like to call an elite beard among facial hair enthusiasts.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@aaronrodgers12) on Dec 28, 2019 at 3:50pm PST
I will be the first to admit that I don’t like Aaron Rodgers. After all, that man is responsible for tearing up the Detroit Lions on a regular basis.
However, I get paid to tell the truth. I don’t get paid to sugarcoat stuff and the truth of the matter is that his beard is wildly impressive.
If you’re not growing great facial hair during quarantine, then what are you doing with your life? We literally all have an excuse now to never shave.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@aaronrodgers12) on Apr 30, 2020 at 4:22pm PDT
While I will always cheer against Rodgers on the field, props to him for having a great beard!


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--NCAA Football Oversight Committee Approves 6-Week Preseason Plan For Camps

The return of college football in America received a gigantic boost late Thursday afternoon .
According to Brett McMurphy , the NCAA Football Oversight Committee officially approved a six-week plan for teams to start having formal camps , and teams must practice at least four weeks before they ’ ll be allowed to play .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Yahoo Sports reported that July 13 is believed to be the first day formal camps can begin under the plan .
The NCAA Division I Council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and football is back !
Below is a live look at my reaction to this gigantic update !
We kind of all knew this was going to happen , but it ’ s still great that it ’ s now official .
There ’ s been a lot of chatter about this for weeks .
Given the fact we ’ re in the middle of an ongoing pandemic , you never know when things might change .
It ’ s a very fluid situation .
Despite the fact we ’ ve been told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Football Oversight Committee would approve the six-week plan , I don ’ t think anyone wanted to count the chickens before the eggs hatched .
Well , it ’ s a gorgeous day in America , the beer is cold and camps can start in just about a month .
If that doesn ’ t have you excited , then you ’ re probably a communist .
I hope you guys are all as pumped as I am .
It ’ s been a tough war and we ’ re still out here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The return of college football in America received a gigantic boost late Thursday afternoon.
According to Brett McMurphy, the NCAA Football Oversight Committee officially approved a six-week plan for teams to start having formal camps, and teams must practice at least four weeks before they’ll be allowed to play. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
NCAA Football Oversight Committee officially approves 6-week preseason practice plan, sources told @Stadium. NCAA Division I Council expected to approve plan next week. Schools can start in mid/late July, but must practice minimum 4 weeks before being allowed to play, source said — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) June 11, 2020
Yahoo Sports reported that July 13 is believed to be the first day formal camps can begin under the plan. The NCAA Division I Council will now rubber stamp the proposal, and football is back!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Jan 9, 2020 at 11:40am PST
Below is a live look at my reaction to this gigantic update!
We kind of all knew this was going to happen, but it’s still great that it’s now official. There’s been a lot of chatter about this for weeks.
Given the fact we’re in the middle of an ongoing pandemic, you never know when things might change. It’s a very fluid situation.
Health experts: college football might be canceled this season because of coronavirus. Football fans around America: pic.twitter.com/0XatouOtfV — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) April 9, 2020
Despite the fact we’ve been told for a long time that the NCAA Football Oversight Committee would approve the six-week plan, I don’t think anyone wanted to count the chickens before the eggs hatched.
Well, it’s a gorgeous day in America, the beer is cold and camps can start in just about a month. If that doesn’t have you excited, then you’re probably a communist.
I hope you guys are all as pumped as I am. It’s been a tough war and we’re still out here taking names and kicking butt against coronavirus.
Football is back, baby!


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Northwestern Football Players Will Start Voluntary Workouts June 22

Northwestern football players will return to campus in 10 days .
According to a release from the Wildcats , voluntary workouts will begin in Evanston starting June 22 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) While most major universities are already back and underway , the Wildcats are taking a bit more time before getting to work .
I suppose it ’ s better to show up later than never show up at all when it comes to the party that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Power Five teams already have workouts underway .
The moment the green light was smashed , teams immediately returned .
For whatever reasons Northwestern has , the Wildcats are taking some extra time before getting to work .
That ’ s their choice .
The good news is that they ’ re finally coming back in less than two weeks .
That ’ s great news for fans of Northwestern and people who love college football in general .
It ’ s another domino falling in the process and we love to see @ @

Northwestern football players will return to campus in 10 days.
According to a release from the Wildcats, voluntary workouts will begin in Evanston starting June 22 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
While most major universities are already back and underway, the Wildcats are taking a bit more time before getting to work.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northwestern Football (@nufbfamily) on Jun 11, 2020 at 3:48pm PDT
I suppose it’s better to show up later than never show up at all when it comes to the party that is voluntary workouts.
A large portion of Power Five teams already have workouts underway. The moment the green light was smashed, teams immediately returned.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northwestern Football (@nufbfamily) on May 26, 2020 at 2:32pm PDT
For whatever reasons Northwestern has, the Wildcats are taking some extra time before getting to work. That’s their choice.
The good news is that they’re finally coming back in less than two weeks. That’s great news for fans of Northwestern and people who love college football in general.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northwestern Football (@nufbfamily) on Feb 18, 2020 at 6:52am PST
It’s another domino falling in the process and we love to see that!


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Time To ‘Start Anew’: Former Law Enforcement Officer Says Defunding The Police Is The Right Answer

A black former law enforcement officer who sued his own department for racial discrimination twice says he believes that defunding the police might be a viable answer .
Ken Williams , a former homicide detective in Brockton , Massachusetts , told the Daily Caller that for some agencies it might be necessary to “ start anew.
” He cited the Camden , New Jersey , police department as an example of how it could be done well .
“ When I say defund policing , I say in some agencies it ’ s so culturally , deeply infested with this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ OK , we fired everybody , we get rid of all these bad contracts that we have , and we start anew with community policing , ' ” Williams told the Caller .
“ If [ the officers ] can ’ t meet the objectives of community policing , they ’ re gone.
” Many are covering Camden ’ s police reform as a successful instance of defunding the police , including CNN , NBC New York , the Philadelphia Inquirer and others , but the police department itself does not see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We did not defund anything .
The city stood its department down and we created a new county department from the ground up , ” said Dan Keashen , Camden County Police Department ’ s Communication Director .
The National Review , when it recently analyzed Camden , also concluded the department wasn ’ t defunded .
The city Camden did close its police department but it was reconstituted as a county department in 2013 .
For his part , Williams told the Caller that he considers Camden a good example of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like .
( RELATED : Ocasio-Cortez Defends ‘ Defund The Police ’ Slogan , Says It Shouldn ’ t Be ‘ Repackaged ’ For Suburban White Voters ) “ Camden , New Jersey used to be the … number one murder city in the country , ” Williams said .
“ Since it defunded its law enforcement department , re-instituted it as the county police agency with a community police model , crime went down .
Murders have gone down .
It has seen a lot of success .
At the same time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot less to maintain the services.
” Williams said he worked at the Brockton Police Department for more than 15 years by the time he filed the first lawsuit alleging systemic racism .
The first lawsuit pertained to the case of Cape Verdean , a black citizen who had allegedly been falsely arrested while being called racial slurs like “ African jungle bunny ” by Brockton police officers .
He told the Caller he initially helped Verdean file a complaint with the police department .
When that complaint was dismissed , he filed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Brockton Police Department were “ being abusive in their relationship with the citizens ” and “ using excessive force , ” among “ other types of crimes.
” His lawsuit was also dismissed earlier this year , but it survived at least one prior motion to dismiss .
The City of Brockton provided a statement responding to a request for comment on Williams ’ cases .
“ In the past decade , Ken Williams and his lawyers filed two federal lawsuits against the city of Brockton and various individuals .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Brockton Police Department .
Two different judges in the federal court system evaluated the merits of Mr. Williams ’ s allegations .
Judgment entered in favor of the city in both cases , ” the statement read in part .
Williams clarified what he thinks “ systemic ” racism means and how it operates , during his interview with the Caller .
He said the word “ systemic ” is justified because “ too few of the good cops stand up against the bad practices of those rogue individuals , ” saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deeply-entrenched part of policing.
” He also cited disparities in drug-related arrests as evidence of systemic racism .
( RELATED : Former US Marshal Who Won 1998 Racial Discrimination Case Says Law Enforcement System Has Been Racist For Decades ) “ If we talk about … marijuana , or if we talk about heroin , [ the ] recent past-decade heroin boom .
White folks aren ’ t being incarcerated at the same rate for possession of [ oxycontin ] or heroin or marijuana at the same rate as black folks , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been the case since the 70s.
” Williams reflected on the recent death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody .
He said the move that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin used during arrest was “ deadly force , ” stating that the use of deadly force was out of bounds according to his own law enforcement training .
“ I wasn ’ t taught to go in and strangle somebody or anything like that , or asphyxiate them , ” Williams said .
“ At the end of the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a weapon on you … you would do what you had to do if you were in immediate threat .
There was no immediate threat with Mr. Floyd.
” Williams said the key to reform is “ a dramatic shift in how we look at indemnification , ” as well as substantial changes to qualified immunity .
He said the officers should be held personally liable , suggesting “ professional insurance ” instead of taxpayers “ footing the bill.
” “ If you want to stand by idly and watch people do those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career , you should be held liable as well , ” Williams added .

A black former law enforcement officer who sued his own department for racial discrimination twice says he believes that defunding the police might be a viable answer.
Ken Williams, a former homicide detective in Brockton, Massachusetts, told the Daily Caller that for some agencies it might be necessary to “start anew.” He cited the Camden, New Jersey, police department as an example of how it could be done well.
“When I say defund policing, I say in some agencies it’s so culturally, deeply infested with this … systemic racism, maybe they say ‘OK, we fired everybody, we get rid of all these bad contracts that we have, and we start anew with community policing,'” Williams told the Caller. “If [the officers] can’t meet the objectives of community policing, they’re gone.”
Many are covering Camden’s police reform as a successful instance of defunding the police, including CNN, NBC New York, the Philadelphia Inquirer and others, but the police department itself does not see its reform as “defunding.”
“We did not defund anything. The city stood its department down and we created a new county department from the ground up,” said Dan Keashen, Camden County Police Department’s Communication Director.
The National Review, when it recently analyzed Camden, also concluded the department wasn’t defunded. The city Camden did close its police department but it was reconstituted as a county department in 2013.
For his part, Williams told the Caller that he considers Camden a good example of what “defunding” the police would look like. (RELATED: Ocasio-Cortez Defends ‘Defund The Police’ Slogan, Says It Shouldn’t Be ‘Repackaged’ For Suburban White Voters)
“Camden, New Jersey used to be the … number one murder city in the country,” Williams said. “Since it defunded its law enforcement department, re-instituted it as the county police agency with a community police model, crime went down. Murders have gone down. It has seen a lot of success. At the same time, it has cost the taxpayers a lot less to maintain the services.”
Williams said he worked at the Brockton Police Department for more than 15 years by the time he filed the first lawsuit alleging systemic racism. The first lawsuit pertained to the case of Cape Verdean, a black citizen who had allegedly been falsely arrested while being called racial slurs like “African jungle bunny” by Brockton police officers.
He told the Caller he initially helped Verdean file a complaint with the police department. When that complaint was dismissed, he filed his own lawsuit. His suit alleged that the Brockton Police Department were “being abusive in their relationship with the citizens” and “using excessive force,” among “other types of crimes.”
His lawsuit was also dismissed earlier this year, but it survived at least one prior motion to dismiss. The City of Brockton provided a statement responding to a request for comment on Williams’ cases.
“In the past decade, Ken Williams and his lawyers filed two federal lawsuits against the city of Brockton and various individuals. Both lawsuits contained allegations of systemic racism in the Brockton Police Department. Two different judges in the federal court system evaluated the merits of Mr. Williams’s allegations. Judgment entered in favor of the city in both cases,” the statement read in part.
Williams clarified what he thinks “systemic” racism means and how it operates, during his interview with the Caller. He said the word “systemic” is justified because “too few of the good cops stand up against the bad practices of those rogue individuals,” saying this dynamic is a “systemic, deeply-entrenched part of policing.”
He also cited disparities in drug-related arrests as evidence of systemic racism. (RELATED: Former US Marshal Who Won 1998 Racial Discrimination Case Says Law Enforcement System Has Been Racist For Decades)
“If we talk about … marijuana, or if we talk about heroin, [the] recent past-decade heroin boom. White folks aren’t being incarcerated at the same rate for possession of [oxycontin] or heroin or marijuana at the same rate as black folks,” Williams said. “That has always been the case since the 70s.”
Williams reflected on the recent death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody. He said the move that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin used during arrest was “deadly force,” stating that the use of deadly force was out of bounds according to his own law enforcement training.
“I wasn’t taught to go in and strangle somebody or anything like that, or asphyxiate them,” Williams said. “At the end of the day, if you didn’t have a weapon on you … you would do what you had to do if you were in immediate threat. There was no immediate threat with Mr. Floyd.”
Williams said the key to reform is “a dramatic shift in how we look at indemnification,” as well as substantial changes to qualified immunity. He said the officers should be held personally liable, suggesting “professional insurance” instead of taxpayers “footing the bill.”
“If you want to stand by idly and watch people do those things for 30-some … years of a career, you should be held liable as well,” Williams added.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Congressman Matt Gaetz Slams Congressional Colleagues For Raising Money For Groups That Called Polic

Congressman Matt Gaetz Slams Congressional Colleagues For Raising Money For Groups That Called Police ‘Rebel Scum’

Republican Florida Representative Matt Gaetz slammed some of his congressional colleagues during a hearing on police reform Wednesday , for helping raise money for a group that supports the abolishment of police and called officers “ rebel scum , ” he said .
“ Here ’ s a tweet from two of our congressional colleagues supporting this group Black Visions Minnesota , ” said Congressman Gaetz .
“ And then here ’ s that same group , Black Visions Minnesota that my congressional colleagues are raising money for , saying that we should end the police .
And then here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebel scum , ’ ‘ abolish the police ’ .
” Gaetz then propped up another image of a tweet from that group .
“ Instead of police we need therapists , doctors and street medics , not cops.
” Gaetz paraphrased .
He then passed some of his time to Republican witness and former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino , asking him , “ Mr .
Bongino in your experience every time someone calls 911 would a therapist or a medic be sufficient , or sometimes do people need cops ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a medic is going to help with an armed subject who ’ s assaulting his wife in a domestic violence situation , or elsewhere , ” said Bongino .
“ I ’ m not sure how that ’ s going to be of any value.
” “ Here again is that same group saying that we need lasers to disorient surveillance cameras and we need water balloons filled with milk to throw at people , ” Gaetz went on .
“ Again this is the organization that my congressional colleagues are raising money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fire Gaetz propped up yet another tweet .
“ Here again that same organization that multiple members of congress are supporting , saying ‘ It ’ s not enough to only abolish police , or prisons .
We need to abolish race , abolish ICE , abolish the military , abolish the state , abolish the borders . '
” Gaetz said .
He then went on to point out , “ It ’ s not just any member of congress , it ’ s actually one of our treasured colleagues on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington , raising money for this very same organization.
” Referring to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal .
Gaetz then spoke to witness , Angela Underwood Jacobs , who lost her brother when he was shot and killed during protests over the death of George Floyd , while guarding a federal building in Oakland , Calif. “ When you learn that my colleagues in congress are raising money for an organization that promotes defunding the police , destroying our borders , defunding our military and taking apart the state altogether , how does that make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : MATT GAETZ : Why I Stopped Taking PAC Money ) “ Actually I find that conduct to be deplorable.
” Jacobs said .
“ We elect officials to represent everyone and the idea to have our communities without protection and safety is wrong .
So my response to that would be for people to get out and vote and get the right person in office to ensure that we feel protected , ” Jacobs finished .

Republican Florida Representative Matt Gaetz slammed some of his congressional colleagues during a hearing on police reform Wednesday, for helping raise money for a group that supports the abolishment of police and called officers “rebel scum,” he said.
“Here’s a tweet from two of our congressional colleagues supporting this group Black Visions Minnesota,” said Congressman Gaetz. “And then here’s that same group, Black Visions Minnesota that my congressional colleagues are raising money for, saying that we should end the police. And then here’s that same organization retweeting ‘rebel scum,’ ‘abolish the police’.”
Gaetz then propped up another image of a tweet from that group. “Instead of police we need therapists, doctors and street medics, not cops.” Gaetz paraphrased.
He then passed some of his time to Republican witness and former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino, asking him, “Mr. Bongino in your experience every time someone calls 911 would a therapist or a medic be sufficient, or sometimes do people need cops?”
“I’m quite unclear how a medic is going to help with an armed subject who’s assaulting his wife in a domestic violence situation, or elsewhere,” said Bongino. “I’m not sure how that’s going to be of any value.”
“Here again is that same group saying that we need lasers to disorient surveillance cameras and we need water balloons filled with milk to throw at people,” Gaetz went on. “Again this is the organization that my congressional colleagues are raising money to support.”
Adding more fuel to the fire Gaetz propped up yet another tweet. “Here again that same organization that multiple members of congress are supporting, saying ‘It’s not enough to only abolish police, or prisons. We need to abolish race, abolish ICE, abolish the military, abolish the state, abolish the borders.'” Gaetz said.
He then went on to point out, “It’s not just any member of congress, it’s actually one of our treasured colleagues on the judiciary committee, the gentlelady from Washington, raising money for this very same organization.” Referring to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.
Gaetz then spoke to witness, Angela Underwood Jacobs, who lost her brother when he was shot and killed during protests over the death of George Floyd, while guarding a federal building in Oakland, Calif.
“When you learn that my colleagues in congress are raising money for an organization that promotes defunding the police, destroying our borders, defunding our military and taking apart the state altogether, how does that make you feel?” Gaetz asked. (RELATED: MATT GAETZ: Why I Stopped Taking PAC Money)
“Actually I find that conduct to be deplorable.” Jacobs said. “We elect officials to represent everyone and the idea to have our communities without protection and safety is wrong. So my response to that would be for people to get out and vote and get the right person in office to ensure that we feel protected,” Jacobs finished.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Seattle Mayor: CHAZ Is ‘More Like A Block Party’ Than An ‘Armed Takeover’

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan told CNN host Chris Cuomo that the six-block autonomous zone in her city known as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ” ( CHAZ ) is “ more like a block party atmosphere ” than an “ armed takeover.
” Cuomo introduced the Thursday night “ Cuomo Prime Time ” segment by bringing up President Donald Trump ’ s criticism of the activists as “ domestic terrorists ” and his suggestion that Durkan “ take back ” her city .
Durkan contended that the president “ is perhaps not getting an accurate or truthful picture ” of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got four blocks in Seattle that you just saw pictures of that is more like a block party atmosphere , ” she said .
“ It ’ s not an armed take over .
It ’ s not a military hunta .
We will make sure that we can restore this but we have block parties and the like in this part of Seattle all the time .
It ’ s known for that.
” Arguing that there ’ s “ no threat right now to the public , ” Durkan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back the city “ illegal and unconstitutional.
” “ The counter will be , block parties don ’ t take over a municipal building let alone a police station and destroy it , basically thumbing their nose at any sense of civic control , ” Cuomo said , pushing back .
“ Do you believe that you have control of your city and that you would be able to clear those streets ?
Because you haven ’ t. ” “ We do , ” the Seattle mayor replied .
“ And the chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her command staff looking and assessing operational plans .
But we saw that it was a point of conflict night after night between the police department and protesters and we wanted to deescalate that and what we decided the best way was to reopen the streets and that itself ended up with some ramifications for the precinct to remove anything that was valuable out of that building.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Closest I ’ ve Seen To Our Country Becoming A Lawless State ’ : Seattle Police Union President Rips Mayor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But we will make sure that all of Seattle is safe , ” she insisted .
“ We take public safety seriously .
But the description the president has given is not only wrong .
But if it were right , his remedy is wrong .
You don ’ t dominate .
Remember why we ’ re here .
You know , we ’ re here because the nation saw Mr. Floyd murdered and that lit a match across this country .
And we have to acknowledge and know that we have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we have to dismantle that system piece by piece.
” Later in the interview , Durkan responded to a question from Cuomo about how long the situation could last by say , “ I don ’ t know .
We could have the summer of love .
”

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan told CNN host Chris Cuomo that the six-block autonomous zone in her city known as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ) is “more like a block party atmosphere” than an “armed takeover.”
Cuomo introduced the Thursday night “Cuomo Prime Time” segment by bringing up President Donald Trump’s criticism of the activists as “domestic terrorists” and his suggestion that Durkan “take back” her city.
Durkan contended that the president “is perhaps not getting an accurate or truthful picture” of the goings-on in CHAZ.
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“We’ve got four blocks in Seattle that you just saw pictures of that is more like a block party atmosphere,” she said. “It’s not an armed take over. It’s not a military hunta. We will make sure that we can restore this but we have block parties and the like in this part of Seattle all the time. It’s known for that.”
Arguing that there’s “no threat right now to the public,” Durkan called Trump’s threat to take back the city “illegal and unconstitutional.”
“The counter will be, block parties don’t take over a municipal building let alone a police station and destroy it, basically thumbing their nose at any sense of civic control,” Cuomo said, pushing back. “Do you believe that you have control of your city and that you would be able to clear those streets? Because you haven’t.”
“We do,” the Seattle mayor replied. “And the chief of police was in that precinct today with her command staff looking and assessing operational plans. But we saw that it was a point of conflict night after night between the police department and protesters and we wanted to deescalate that and what we decided the best way was to reopen the streets and that itself ended up with some ramifications for the precinct to remove anything that was valuable out of that building.” (RELATED: ‘Closest I’ve Seen To Our Country Becoming A Lawless State’: Seattle Police Union President Rips Mayor’s Defense Of CHAZ)
“But we will make sure that all of Seattle is safe,” she insisted. “We take public safety seriously. But the description the president has given is not only wrong. But if it were right, his remedy is wrong. You don’t dominate. Remember why we’re here. You know, we’re here because the nation saw Mr. Floyd murdered and that lit a match across this country. And we have to acknowledge and know that we have a system that is built on systemic racism and we have to dismantle that system piece by piece.”
Later in the interview, Durkan responded to a question from Cuomo about how long the situation could last by say, “I don’t know. We could have the summer of love.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--PATRIOTS: Can Trump Follow Nixon’s 1968 ‘Law And Order’ Campaign To Victory?

President Donald Trump has responded to recent protests with calls for law and order , prompting comparisons to former President @ @ @ @ @ campaign was built around the same theme .

President Donald Trump has responded to recent protests with calls for law and order, prompting comparisons to former President Richard Nixon, whose 1968 campaign was built around the same theme.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Poll: Half Of Republicans Support Sweeping Police Reforms

A recent Reuters poll found that 51 % of Republicans support sweeping police reform proposals that would move money from police budgets into other areas .
Among those new areas includes better officer training , local programs for homelessness , mental health assistance , and domestic violence .
The Ipsos poll done for Reuters claims to represent how all Americans would poll 19 times out of 20 .
It also says its numbers are accurate within a margin of error of 3.3 plus or minus .
Other areas that seem to have expansive Republican support include the banning of choke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profiling from the police , requiring police officers to intervene when they see misconduct from other officers and independent investigations of police departments that show patterns of misconduct .
It appears some Republican lawmakers have begun following suit as Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Thursday that the GOP “ conceptually ” agrees with aspects of the sweeping police reform bill unveiled by the Congressional Black Caucus earlier this week , according to Politico .
He also supports Democrats proposed ban on police choke holds they reported .
( RELATED : Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Aim To Vote On It Before July 4th Recess ) However , McCarthy did take issue with Democrats drafting the legislation without any GOP input and attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for “ politicizing ” the legislative efforts on police reform by blocking Republican input at the start .
“ There very well could be ” a bipartisan agreement on police reform , McCarthy told reporters during a news conference this week , according to Politico .
“ I think there ’ s a place where we can work together .
… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we agree upon.
” Senate Republicans are planning to roll out their own police reform legislation to curb police misconduct , which is being spearheaded by Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott .

A recent Reuters poll found that 51% of Republicans support sweeping police reform proposals that would move money from police budgets into other areas.
Among those new areas includes better officer training, local programs for homelessness, mental health assistance, and domestic violence.
The Ipsos poll done for Reuters claims to represent how all Americans would poll 19 times out of 20. It also says its numbers are accurate within a margin of error of 3.3 plus or minus.
Other areas that seem to have expansive Republican support include the banning of choke holds to restrain civilians/suspects, banning racial profiling from the police, requiring police officers to intervene when they see misconduct from other officers and independent investigations of police departments that show patterns of misconduct.
It appears some Republican lawmakers have begun following suit as Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Thursday that the GOP “conceptually” agrees with aspects of the sweeping police reform bill unveiled by the Congressional Black Caucus earlier this week, according to Politico. He also supports Democrats proposed ban on police choke holds they reported. (RELATED: Democrats Set To Unveil Sweeping Police Reform Legislation, Aim To Vote On It Before July 4th Recess)
However, McCarthy did take issue with Democrats drafting the legislation without any GOP input and attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for “politicizing” the legislative efforts on police reform by blocking Republican input at the start.
“There very well could be” a bipartisan agreement on police reform, McCarthy told reporters during a news conference this week, according to Politico. “I think there’s a place where we can work together. … There’s a lot of concepts that we agree upon.”
Senate Republicans are planning to roll out their own police reform legislation to curb police misconduct, which is being spearheaded by Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Dem Candidate On Looting: ‘So What? Burn It To The Ground If That’s What It Takes’

A Democratic congressional candidate downplayed looting and arson during a digital campaign event on Tuesday .
Responding to a questioner who said she was concerned about the left-wing push to abolish the police , Democratic Texas candidate Kim Olson argued that police departments are overfunded , before pivoting to downplaying looting and arson .
Calls for abolishing or defunding the police have come in the wake of protests over George Floyd , who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes , video showed .
Olson took issue with what she said were snipers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which in 2016 was the site of a mass shooting targeting police officers during a protest .
“ What the hell you got snipers on the roof for in a peaceful march ?
Even if people loot , so what ?
” Olson said in a video that was first reported by The Washington Examiner .
“ Burn it to the ground , you know , if that ’ s what it ’ s going to take to fix our nation .
I know people don ’ t want me to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying.
” Olson is in a runoff for the Democratic primary for Texas ’ s 24th Congressional District .
Rachel Perry , Olson ’ s campaign manager , said the candidate ’ s words were “ taken out of context.
” ( RELATED : ‘ My Ward Is A S*** Show ’ : Here Are The 17 Most Explosive Quotes From Chicago Leaders ’ Leaked Meltdown About Violence , Looting ) “ This quote is being taken out of context , ” Perry told the Examiner .
“ As a combat vet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heartbreak of violence .
She knows we can not use force to fix a systemic problem of undue violence and discrimination perpetrated by those who are sworn to protect and serve.
” She added : “ We have to rebuild from the ground up a color-blind public safety institution across America.
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A Democratic congressional candidate downplayed looting and arson during a digital campaign event on Tuesday.
Responding to a questioner who said she was concerned about the left-wing push to abolish the police, Democratic Texas candidate Kim Olson argued that police departments are overfunded, before pivoting to downplaying looting and arson. Calls for abolishing or defunding the police have come in the wake of protests over George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, video showed.
Olson took issue with what she said were snipers on city buildings during a protest in Dallas, which in 2016 was the site of a mass shooting targeting police officers during a protest.
“What the hell you got snipers on the roof for in a peaceful march? Even if people loot, so what?” Olson said in a video that was first reported by The Washington Examiner. “Burn it to the ground, you know, if that’s what it’s going to take to fix our nation. I know people don’t want me to say that, but I’m just saying.”
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Olson is in a runoff for the Democratic primary for Texas’s 24th Congressional District. Rachel Perry, Olson’s campaign manager, said the candidate’s words were “taken out of context.” (RELATED: ‘My Ward Is A S*** Show’: Here Are The 17 Most Explosive Quotes From Chicago Leaders’ Leaked Meltdown About Violence, Looting)
“This quote is being taken out of context,” Perry told the Examiner. “As a combat vet, Colonel Olson knows first hand the human heartbreak of violence. She knows we cannot use force to fix a systemic problem of undue violence and discrimination perpetrated by those who are sworn to protect and serve.”
She added: “We have to rebuild from the ground up a color-blind public safety institution across America.”
Olson’s office didn’t immediately return the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for additional comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-12--‘Closest I’ve Seen To Our Country Becoming A Lawless State’: Seattle Police Union President Rips May

‘Closest I’ve Seen To Our Country Becoming A Lawless State’: Seattle Police Union President Rips Mayor’s Defense Of CHAZ

Seattle Police Officers Guild president Michael Solan ripped Seattle politicians for allowing activists who set up their own autonomous zone in the city to be “ above the law.
” Appearing on Thursday night ’ s “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” to discuss the barricaded six-block area designated by protesters as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) , Solan accused city officials of “ lacking the political willpower to enforce the rule of law.
” “ It ’ s the closest I ’ ve seen to our country becoming a lawless state , ” he told Fox News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the surrender of one police facility would eventually mean others , including the precinct “ which houses the 911 call center , ” which would stop all police service in the city .
“ So where is the reasonableness here ?
” he asked .
“ Where is the safety of the reasonable community of the city of Seattle ?
To me , that is absolutely appalling , and I am embarrassed being a Seattle resident to even talk about this.
” Reacting to the defund the police movement , the police union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would mean lack of much-needed training , which would eventually mean a decline in the “ quality ” of “ police service.
” After Carlson played a clip of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan describing the protesters as engaging in “ patriotism ” rather than “ terrorism , ” Solan said officer morale “ is the lowest I have ever seen in my career.
” ( RELATED : ‘ You Can ’ t Have A Culture War If One Side Refuses To Turn Up ’ : Mark Steyn Blasts Conservatives Giving In To Cancel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility , that hinders our ability to provide public safety , ” he concluded .
“ Where is the reasonable community ?
They need to be heard .
Support reasonable activism , not unreasonable activism .
This is appalling .
”

Seattle Police Officers Guild president Michael Solan ripped Seattle politicians for allowing activists who set up their own autonomous zone in the city to be “above the law.”
Appearing on Thursday night’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” to discuss the barricaded six-block area designated by protesters as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), Solan accused city officials of “lacking the political willpower to enforce the rule of law.”
“It’s the closest I’ve seen to our country becoming a lawless state,” he told Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
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Solan wondered whether the surrender of one police facility would eventually mean others, including the precinct “which houses the 911 call center,” which would stop all police service in the city.
“So where is the reasonableness here?” he asked. “Where is the safety of the reasonable community of the city of Seattle? To me, that is absolutely appalling, and I am embarrassed being a Seattle resident to even talk about this.”
Reacting to the defund the police movement, the police union chief noted that success in this area would mean lack of much-needed training, which would eventually mean a decline in the “quality” of “police service.”
After Carlson played a clip of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan describing the protesters as engaging in “patriotism” rather than “terrorism,” Solan said officer morale “is the lowest I have ever seen in my career.” (RELATED: ‘You Can’t Have A Culture War If One Side Refuses To Turn Up’: Mark Steyn Blasts Conservatives Giving In To Cancel Culture)
“And surrendering a police facility, that hinders our ability to provide public safety,” he concluded. “Where is the reasonable community? They need to be heard. Support reasonable activism, not unreasonable activism. This is appalling.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-13--Here’s The Key Part Of Obama’s Advice On Addressing Systemic Racism That Liberals Are Missing

Former President Barack Obama has now addressed the nation and his fellow Democrats twice on how he believes the nation @ @ @ @ @ protests , but his party is missing a key part of his message .

Former President Barack Obama has now addressed the nation and his fellow Democrats twice on how he believes the nation should handle the George Floyd protests, but his party is missing a key part of his message.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Trump Admin Considers Months-Long Suspension Of Work Visas: Report

The Trump Administration is considering a months-long suspension of work visas during the coronavirus , officials familiar with the plan told the Wall Street Journal .
The order could restrict H-1B visas for highly skilled workers , H-2B visas for seasonal workers and other kinds of visas , and might extend past Oct. 1. , according to the WSJ .
“ We ’ re going to see some more news on that probably sometime soon , ” Kenneth Cuccinelli II , acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security , said of the potential visa restrictions at a Heritage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton , have called for restrictions of work visas like H-1B since the pandemic began and unemployment rose sharply .
The Trump Administration temporarily restricted immigration into the U.S. April for 2 months to slow the spread of the coronavirus and the economic downturn .
The president denied he was using coronavirus measures to restrict legal immigration , according to the New York Post .
The two month ban drew criticism from Fox News host Tucker Carlson for having “ too many exceptions.
” Critics have called the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Minorities Overwhelmingly Support An Immigration Ban To Fight Coronavirus , Poll Finds ) “ It would be wrong and unjust for Americans laid off by the virus to be replaced with new immigration labor flown in from abroad , ” Trump said , reported the NY Post .
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The Trump Administration is considering a months-long suspension of work visas during the coronavirus, officials familiar with the plan told the Wall Street Journal.
The order could restrict H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, H-2B visas for seasonal workers and other kinds of visas, and might extend past Oct. 1., according to the WSJ.
“We’re going to see some more news on that probably sometime soon,” Kenneth Cuccinelli II, acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said of the potential visa restrictions at a Heritage Foundation event Wednesday.
Senate Republicans, including Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, have called for restrictions of work visas like H-1B since the pandemic began and unemployment rose sharply.
The Trump Administration temporarily restricted immigration into the U.S. April for 2 months to slow the spread of the coronavirus and the economic downturn.
The president denied he was using coronavirus measures to restrict legal immigration, according to the New York Post. The two month ban drew criticism from Fox News host Tucker Carlson for having “too many exceptions.” Critics have called the legislation “blatant xenophobia.” (Related: Minorities Overwhelmingly Support An Immigration Ban To Fight Coronavirus, Poll Finds)
In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 21, 2020
“It would be wrong and unjust for Americans laid off by the virus to be replaced with new immigration labor flown in from abroad,” Trump said, reported the NY Post.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Olivia Munn To Star In Lead Role In Action Thriller ‘Replay’

Olivia Munn has scored the lead role in an upcoming action thriller called “ Replay ” and it truly sounds like it will be can ’ t-miss !
“ We are very excited to announce Olivia Munn ’ s attachment to Replay , ” Brian O ’ Shea , CEO of The Exchange shared with the Hollywood Reporter in a piece published Friday about the 39-year-old actress ’ involvement in the film .
( RELATED : Check Out The Hottest Looks From The 60th Grammy Awards [ SLIDESHOW ] ) “ She not only is a wonderful actress , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will help make this strong genre project very popular during the market , ” he added .
( RELATED : Olivia Munn Says She Probably Won ’ t Ever Get Married , Points To Her Dogs And Her Sex Toys As Reasons ) “ Audiences are going to witness the birth of the next great action star with Olivia Munn in this film , ” Ethan Erwin from Dark Castle added .
“ And our director , Jimmy Loweree , is an incredible young filmmaker , whose vision for this movie is going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movie site IMDb , there is a film called “ Replay ” listed as in development , but no other information was provided as to a description about the film .
According to the report : Likened by the filmmakers to John Wick and The Raid in terms of its close-quarter action scenes and to The Terminator for its sci-fi storytelling , Replay is the story of Erin Staffer ( Munn ) , whose husband is kidnapped and murdered .
Now , armed only with illegal , bleeding edge tech and a desperate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her power to change the past and save him .
The “ X-Men : Apocalypse ” star will not only star in the thriller , but produce alongside ” Erwin and Hal Sadoff of Dark Castle Entertainment .
We can hardly wait !

Olivia Munn has scored the lead role in an upcoming action thriller called “Replay” and it truly sounds like it will be can’t-miss!
“We are very excited to announce Olivia Munn’s attachment to Replay,” Brian O’Shea, CEO of The Exchange shared with the Hollywood Reporter in a piece published Friday about the 39-year-old actress’ involvement in the film. (RELATED: Check Out The Hottest Looks From The 60th Grammy Awards [SLIDESHOW])
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ and ‘The Newsroom’ star @oliviamunn is attached to take the lead in ‘Replay’ https://t.co/Ggs1qSRT53 — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 12, 2020
“She not only is a wonderful actress, but also well known to our buyers which will help make this strong genre project very popular during the market,” he added. (RELATED: Olivia Munn Says She Probably Won’t Ever Get Married, Points To Her Dogs And Her Sex Toys As Reasons)
“Audiences are going to witness the birth of the next great action star with Olivia Munn in this film,” Ethan Erwin from Dark Castle added. “And our director, Jimmy Loweree, is an incredible young filmmaker, whose vision for this movie is going to blow people away.”
Checking the movie site IMDb, there is a film called “Replay” listed as in development, but no other information was provided as to a description about the film.
According to the report:
Likened by the filmmakers to John Wick and The Raid in terms of its close-quarter action scenes and to The Terminator for its sci-fi storytelling, Replay is the story of Erin Staffer (Munn), whose husband is kidnapped and murdered. Now, armed only with illegal, bleeding edge tech and a desperate plan, Erin must do everything in her power to change the past and save him.
The “X-Men: Apocalypse” star will not only star in the thriller, but produce alongside ” Erwin and Hal Sadoff of Dark Castle Entertainment.
We can hardly wait!


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--EXCLUSIVE: We Have Correspondents On The Ground In Seattle’s No Cop Zone. Here’s What It Looks Like

Daily Caller reporters ventured into Seattle ’ s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) to get an exclusive look at what is really going on inside .
“ Based on what I ’ m hearing , [ the police ] aren ’ t going to do anything anytime soon , ” a bystander is heard saying in the video .
He added that this is a decision not made by the police , but instead the city ’ s leadership .
A tweet sent out asking for tents led to umbrella and food donations , resulting in what appears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Seattle Mayor : CHAZ Is ‘ More Like A Block Party ’ Than An ‘ Armed Takeover ’ ) “ We don ’ t accept cash , ” an unnamed man explained .
“ So , if you guys have food in your pantry , come down to CHAZ and donate it.
” Inside CHAZ , there is no government .
“ This is not a terrorist act , ” the unnamed man emphasized .
“ I don ’ t see any terrorism here.
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Daily Caller reporters ventured into Seattle’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) to get an exclusive look at what is really going on inside.
“Based on what I’m hearing, [the police] aren’t going to do anything anytime soon,” a bystander is heard saying in the video. He added that this is a decision not made by the police, but instead the city’s leadership.
A tweet sent out asking for tents led to umbrella and food donations, resulting in what appears to be a makeshift flea market. (RELATED: Seattle Mayor: CHAZ Is ‘More Like A Block Party’ Than An ‘Armed Takeover’)
“We don’t accept cash,” an unnamed man explained. “So, if you guys have food in your pantry, come down to CHAZ and donate it.”
Inside CHAZ, there is no government.
“This is not a terrorist act,” the unnamed man emphasized. “I don’t see any terrorism here.”
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thedailycaller--2020-06-12--FACT CHECK: Viral Video Claims To Show 5G Equipment With ‘COV-19’ Label

A video shared on Facebook more than 1,100 times allegedly shows 5G wireless equipment with the marking “ COV-19.
” The circuit board comes from an old TV box .
A spokesperson for Virgin Media said it never had any parts with the “ COV-19 ” label .
In the video , a man films himself talking while wearing a hard hat and a face mask near what appears to be a telecommunications tower .
“ Look , I don ’ t know the best way to do this , but we ’ re working erecting 5G masts on towers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past few weeks while everyone else has been in lockdown , ” the man claims .
“ We don ’ t crack open these kits because we ’ re explicitly asked not to , but perhaps the best thing is for me to show you.
” He holds up a circuit board with “ COV-19 ” inscribed on a silver part in the corner and speculates about its purpose , saying that he has “ read all that stuff online about coronavirus and COVID-19.
” ( RELATED : Viral Video Claims To Show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pole To Stop COVID-19 ) However , the circuit board in question is not a piece of 5G equipment , but rather part of an old set top TV box , according to Virgin Media spokesperson Luke Stallard .
“ That is a board from a very old set top TV box and which never featured any component parts inscribed/stamped/printed or otherwise with COV 19 , ” Stallard told the Daily Caller via email .
“ It has absolutely no relation with any mobile network infrastructure , including that used for 5G.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from an old Virgin Media cable box whose casing can be seen on the hood of the vehicle at the end of the video .
The British telecommunications company has since discontinued providing that type of set top box to its customers , according to the Associated Press .
The claim that 5G technology causes COVID-19 has been debunked by the World Health Organization and other experts .

A video shared on Facebook more than 1,100 times allegedly shows 5G wireless equipment with the marking “COV-19.”
Verdict: False
The circuit board comes from an old TV box. A spokesperson for Virgin Media said it never had any parts with the “COV-19” label.
Fact Check:
In the video, a man films himself talking while wearing a hard hat and a face mask near what appears to be a telecommunications tower.
“Look, I don’t know the best way to do this, but we’re working erecting 5G masts on towers like the one behind me for the past few weeks while everyone else has been in lockdown,” the man claims. “We don’t crack open these kits because we’re explicitly asked not to, but perhaps the best thing is for me to show you.”
He holds up a circuit board with “COV-19” inscribed on a silver part in the corner and speculates about its purpose, saying that he has “read all that stuff online about coronavirus and COVID-19.” (RELATED: Viral Video Claims To Show People In China Tearing Down A 5G Pole To Stop COVID-19)
However, the circuit board in question is not a piece of 5G equipment, but rather part of an old set top TV box, according to Virgin Media spokesperson Luke Stallard.
“That is a board from a very old set top TV box and which never featured any component parts inscribed/stamped/printed or otherwise with COV 19,” Stallard told the Daily Caller via email. “It has absolutely no relation with any mobile network infrastructure, including that used for 5G.”
Reuters reported that the circuit board comes from an old Virgin Media cable box whose casing can be seen on the hood of the vehicle at the end of the video. The British telecommunications company has since discontinued providing that type of set top box to its customers, according to the Associated Press.
The claim that 5G technology causes COVID-19 has been debunked by the World Health Organization and other experts.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--FACT CHECK: Does This Photo Show NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Wearing A Che Guevara Shirt?

An image shared on Facebook nearly 500 times purportedly shows Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in his youth wearing a Che Guevara shirt .
The image has been photoshopped .
The original shows de Blasio wearing a “ Roma ” shirt .
The black-and-white image being shared shows a young de Blasio looking at the camera while allegedly wearing a shirt imprinted with the face of Guevara .
The caption reads , “ Young Bill DeBlasio [ sic ] , current NYC mayor .
No comment !
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” The image of Guevara that purportedly appears printed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a stylized reproduction of a well-known photo of the revolutionary .
Guevara was a prominent Marxist figure in the Cuban revolution during the late 1950s .
( RELATED : No , This Video Does Not Show NYPD Clearing A Jewish Funeral With A Water Cannon ) His likeness has been superimposed onto de Blasio ’ s shirt .
The Daily Caller News Foundation conducted a reverse-image search and discovered the original picture on photographer Todd Maisel ’ s website .
In the original , de Blasio wears a shirt featuring the word “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s historic buildings .
“ Before becoming the Mayor of the City of New York , Mayor Bill de Blasio , the former Bill Wilhelm , was a strong activist for student rights and at this rally at New York University on Washington Square East , he rallied with students for tuition cap at what will become the most expensive private college in the city , ” reads the caption , which dates the photo to March 1981 .
Freddi Goldstein , the press secretary for de Blasio ’ s office , confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an email to the DCNF .
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An image shared on Facebook nearly 500 times purportedly shows Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in his youth wearing a Che Guevara shirt.
Verdict: False
The image has been photoshopped. The original shows de Blasio wearing a “Roma” shirt.
Fact Check:
The black-and-white image being shared shows a young de Blasio looking at the camera while allegedly wearing a shirt imprinted with the face of Guevara. The caption reads, “Young Bill DeBlasio [sic], current NYC mayor. No comment!!”
The image of Guevara that purportedly appears printed on de Blasio’s shirt is a stylized reproduction of a well-known photo of the revolutionary. Guevara was a prominent Marxist figure in the Cuban revolution during the late 1950s. (RELATED: No, This Video Does Not Show NYPD Clearing A Jewish Funeral With A Water Cannon)
His likeness has been superimposed onto de Blasio’s shirt. The Daily Caller News Foundation conducted a reverse-image search and discovered the original picture on photographer Todd Maisel’s website. In the original, de Blasio wears a shirt featuring the word “Roma” alongside prints of Rome’s historic buildings.
“Before becoming the Mayor of the City of New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio, the former Bill Wilhelm, was a strong activist for student rights and at this rally at New York University on Washington Square East, he rallied with students for tuition cap at what will become the most expensive private college in the city,” reads the caption, which dates the photo to March 1981.
Freddi Goldstein, the press secretary for de Blasio’s office, confirmed the image “is photoshopped” in an email to the DCNF.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Tulsa County Reports Highest Number Of New Coronavirus Cases In A Day Ahead Of Trump Rally

Coronavirus cases in Tulsa County , Oklahoma reached a record daily high Friday ahead of President Donald Trump ’ s first scheduled rally since the outbreak began .
The Tulsa County Health Department reported 71 new coronavirus cases Friday , which is the highest number of new cases in a single day since the outbreak began in the county , KJRH News reported .
Out of the county ’ s 1443 confirmed infections , 62 people have died , according to the report .
“ I have concerns about large groups of people gathering indoors for prolonged lengths of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chooses to host or attend a gathering take the steps to stay safe , ” Dr. Bruce Dart of the Tulsa Health Department said , according to the report .
“ If you are sick or think you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 , stay home .
The bottom line is that the more people an infected individual interacts with and the longer that interaction lasts , the greater the risk for spreading COVID-19 becomes , ” he added .
The rally is scheduled to take place Friday , June 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to CBS News .
The president has not held a rally since March .
Tulsa Mayor G.T .
Bynum told CBS in a statement that her office was still working to finalize details for the event .
( RELATED : News Anchors Blame Coronavirus Spikes On Reopening While Ignoring Recent Protests ) “ Tulsans have managed one of the first successful re-openings in the nation , so we can only guess that may be the reason President Trump selected Tulsa as a rally site , ” she said .
“ The City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Oklahoma ’ s OURS plan on COVID-19 response as it relates to events , which encourages the organizer to have enhanced hygiene considerations for attendees.
” Oklahoma ’ s “ Open Up & Recover Safely ” ( OURS ) plan is a phased approach to loosen coronavirus restrictions that began April 24 .
June 1 marked the beginning of Phase 3 , during which businesses can begin serving walk-ins rather than appointment only , summer camps can reopen and visitation to hospitals can resume , according to a press release from governor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rally contains a disclaimer about COVID-19 , telling guests that “ by clicking register below , you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.
” “ By attending the Rally , you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Donald J. Trump for President , Inc. ; BOK Center ; ASM Global ; or any of their affiliates , directors , officers , employees , agents , contractors , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the website reads .

Coronavirus cases in Tulsa County, Oklahoma reached a record daily high Friday ahead of President Donald Trump’s first scheduled rally since the outbreak began.
The Tulsa County Health Department reported 71 new coronavirus cases Friday, which is the highest number of new cases in a single day since the outbreak began in the county, KJRH News reported. Out of the county’s 1443 confirmed infections, 62 people have died, according to the report.
“I have concerns about large groups of people gathering indoors for prolonged lengths of time. It is imperative that anyone who chooses to host or attend a gathering take the steps to stay safe,” Dr. Bruce Dart of the Tulsa Health Department said, according to the report.
“If you are sick or think you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, stay home. The bottom line is that the more people an infected individual interacts with and the longer that interaction lasts, the greater the risk for spreading COVID-19 becomes,” he added.
The rally is scheduled to take place Friday, June 19 at the BOK Center in Tulsa, according to CBS News. The president has not held a rally since March.
Here’s the document Trump’s campaign wants you to sign in case you contract Covid-19 at a Trump rally https://t.co/5iBSqszgOK pic.twitter.com/MytQ3w78iT — CNN (@CNN) June 12, 2020
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum told CBS in a statement that her office was still working to finalize details for the event. (RELATED: News Anchors Blame Coronavirus Spikes On Reopening While Ignoring Recent Protests)
“Tulsans have managed one of the first successful re-openings in the nation, so we can only guess that may be the reason President Trump selected Tulsa as a rally site,” she said. “The City of Tulsa continues to follow the State of Oklahoma’s OURS plan on COVID-19 response as it relates to events, which encourages the organizer to have enhanced hygiene considerations for attendees.”
Oklahoma’s “Open Up & Recover Safely” (OURS) plan is a phased approach to loosen coronavirus restrictions that began April 24. June 1 marked the beginning of Phase 3, during which businesses can begin serving walk-ins rather than appointment only, summer camps can reopen and visitation to hospitals can resume, according to a press release from governor Kevin Stitt.
The registration page for the rally contains a disclaimer about COVID-19, telling guests that “by clicking register below, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.”
“By attending the Rally, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.; BOK Center; ASM Global; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury,” the website reads.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--Body Of Black Man Found Hanging From Tree In California In Apparent Suicide

The body of Robert Fuller was discovered Wednesday hanging from a tree in Palmdale , California .
Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department said that Fuller died by suicide and that “ there are no signs of a struggle or that he was hung up , ” per Fox 11 .
A statement from the LASD said that investigation was still on-going and that a “ full autopsy is anticipated in the immediate future.
” ( RELATED : Video Shows Police Arresting Black Man For Dancing ) The death was also ruled as a suicide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Medical Examiner-Coroner and LASD Homicide Bureau Lt. Brandon Dean said that there was no proof Fuller tried to remove the noose from his neck , per Fox 11 .
In a statement the city of Palmdale government said it “ extends its sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Fuller who tragically passed away.
” A GoFundMe page for a memorial and funeral service for Fuller has raised $ 78,000 .
City manager J.J. Murphy said that the apparent suicide was not the first since the coronavirus pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are suffering extreme mental anguish and the City wants everyone to know that help is available , ” said Murphy .
The city hosted a virtual town hall on Friday for mental health for those who are struggling .

The body of Robert Fuller was discovered Wednesday hanging from a tree in Palmdale, California.
This is where they found Robert Fuller #JusticeforRobertFuller IT DOESNT ADD UP. THIS IS WHAT THEY USED TO DO TO SEND A MESSAGE. pic.twitter.com/af3BSH4lgU — [Ready:Rick] (@rickyeatsbeats) June 12, 2020
Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said that Fuller died by suicide and that “there are no signs of a struggle or that he was hung up,” per Fox 11. A statement from the LASD said that investigation was still on-going and that a “full autopsy is anticipated in the immediate future.” (RELATED: Video Shows Police Arresting Black Man For Dancing)
The death was also ruled as a suicide by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner and LASD Homicide Bureau Lt. Brandon Dean said that there was no proof Fuller tried to remove the noose from his neck, per Fox 11.
In a statement the city of Palmdale government said it “extends its sincere condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Fuller who tragically passed away.”
A GoFundMe page for a memorial and funeral service for Fuller has raised $78,000.
City manager J.J. Murphy said that the apparent suicide was not the first since the coronavirus pandemic, per Fox 11. “Many people are suffering extreme mental anguish and the City wants everyone to know that help is available,” said Murphy. The city hosted a virtual town hall on Friday for mental health for those who are struggling.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show National Guard Members Sleeping On The Streets Of DC

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows National Guard members sleeping on the streets of Washington , D.C. after the mayor kicked them out of their hotel .
The photo depicts Minnesota National Guard members resting during the protests in Minneapolis .
In response to protests and riots following the death of George Floyd in police custody , the National Guard had been activated in at least 23 states and Washington , D.C. , according to Forbes .
The image claims to show National Guard members that have been deployed to the nation ’ s capital sleeping on the streets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night sleep after getting kicked out of DC hotel preparing for a million people protesting at the White House today !
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” text above the image reads .
( RELATED : Does This Photo Show The Lincoln Memorial Defaced And Damaged Following George Floyd Protests ? )
Through a reverse image search , the Daily Caller was able to find the photo posted on Reddit , where the caption says it was taken in Minnesota .
A spokesperson for the Minnesota National Guard confirmed to PolitiFact that the photo depicts some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ While other members of the unit provided security , these soldiers grabbed a quick nap in front U.S. Bank E 2800 Lake St. in Minneapolis , ” Maj. Scott Hawkins , spokesperson for the Minnesota National Guard , told PolitiFact .
“ As more soldiers came on state activate duty orders , replacements became available to relieve them and regular 12 hour shifts were instituted .
The Minnesota National Guard had plentiful sleeping arrangements within our staging areas with cots and food supplies .
We were not dependent on hotel lodging.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kicked out of D.C. hotels appears to stem from a Twitter exchange between Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser earlier this month .
“ Just heard that Mayor Bowser is kicking the Utah National Guard out of all DC hotels tomorrow , ” Lee tweeted .
“ More than 1200 troops from 10 states are being evicted .
This is unacceptable.
” Bowser , however , refuted his claim in a tweet of her own .
“ Senator – until they are recalled home – which I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troops are in DC hotels , ” she tweeted .
“ However , DC residents can not pay their hotel bills .
The Army can clear that up with the hotel today , and we are willing to help.
” Utah National Guard members had to change hotels in early June after they occupied a block of hotel rooms that were reserved for COVID-19 responders and paid for by the city , according to the Military Times .
Bowser told reporters on June 5 that if National Guard units in town to monitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rooms that we reserved , then they are going to have to pay for them , and you have to refund us our money , ” per ABC News .
President Donald Trump ordered National Guard troops to withdraw from the nation ’ s capital on June 7 , WUSA reported .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows National Guard members sleeping on the streets of Washington, D.C. after the mayor kicked them out of their hotel.
Verdict: False
The photo depicts Minnesota National Guard members resting during the protests in Minneapolis.
Fact Check:
In response to protests and riots following the death of George Floyd in police custody, the National Guard had been activated in at least 23 states and Washington, D.C., according to Forbes. The image claims to show National Guard members that have been deployed to the nation’s capital sleeping on the streets.
“Our troops getting a good night sleep after getting kicked out of DC hotel preparing for a million people protesting at the White House today!!!” text above the image reads. (RELATED: Does This Photo Show The Lincoln Memorial Defaced And Damaged Following George Floyd Protests?)
Through a reverse image search, the Daily Caller was able to find the photo posted on Reddit, where the caption says it was taken in Minnesota. A spokesperson for the Minnesota National Guard confirmed to PolitiFact that the photo depicts some of its members resting in Minneapolis.
“While other members of the unit provided security, these soldiers grabbed a quick nap in front U.S. Bank E 2800 Lake St. in Minneapolis,” Maj. Scott Hawkins, spokesperson for the Minnesota National Guard, told PolitiFact. “As more soldiers came on state activate duty orders, replacements became available to relieve them and regular 12 hour shifts were instituted. The Minnesota National Guard had plentiful sleeping arrangements within our staging areas with cots and food supplies. We were not dependent on hotel lodging.”
The claim that National Guard members were kicked out of D.C. hotels appears to stem from a Twitter exchange between Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser earlier this month.
Just heard that Mayor Bowser is kicking the Utah National Guard out of all DC hotels tomorrow. More than 1200 troops from 10 states are being evicted. This is unacceptable. 1/2 — Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) June 5, 2020
“Just heard that Mayor Bowser is kicking the Utah National Guard out of all DC hotels tomorrow,” Lee tweeted. “More than 1200 troops from 10 states are being evicted. This is unacceptable.”
Bowser, however, refuted his claim in a tweet of her own.
Senator — until they are recalled home — which I have formally requested from the President, your troops are in DC hotels. However, DC residents cannot pay their hotel bills. The Army can clear that up with the hotel today, and we are willing to help. https://t.co/WZypXMubxl — Muriel Bowser (@MurielBowser) June 5, 2020
“Senator – until they are recalled home – which I have formally requested from the President, your troops are in DC hotels,” she tweeted. “However, DC residents cannot pay their hotel bills. The Army can clear that up with the hotel today, and we are willing to help.”
Utah National Guard members had to change hotels in early June after they occupied a block of hotel rooms that were reserved for COVID-19 responders and paid for by the city, according to the Military Times. Bowser told reporters on June 5 that if National Guard units in town to monitor protests were “going to use the rooms that we reserved, then they are going to have to pay for them, and you have to refund us our money,” per ABC News.
President Donald Trump ordered National Guard troops to withdraw from the nation’s capital on June 7, WUSA reported.


thedailycaller--2020-06-12--GUILFOYLE: ‘Defund The Police’ Embodies The Most Dangerous Elements Of Joe Biden’s Campaign

Defund the police ?
Americans have witnessed how quickly a tragic death and reasonable calls for reform can be so quickly hijacked by radical activists who just want to see the world burn .
The most recent calls to defund the police are not only as irresponsible as they sound , but they embody the most dangerous elements fueling Joe Biden ’ s aimless presidential campaign .
Make no mistake , despite desperate attempts by apologists to either ignore the issue or convince America that “ defund the police ” means something other than “ defund the police , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are just gaslighting the nation .
“ Defund the police ” means getting rid of the police , plain and simple .
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar , in contrast to her more clever colleagues , is too obtuse to hide what she means .
“ The Minneapolis Police Department is rotten to the root , and so when we dismantle it , we get rid of that cancer , ” she said to a crowd of protesters chanting “ defund the police.
” When others have attempted to convince the “ defund the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something less than completely dismantling the police , the mob has pushed back decisively and unequivocally .
They mean what they say : no more police .
Incompetent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tried to straddle the line during a peaceful protest after rioters burned more than 500 businesses in his city .
He tried to reason with the people calling on him to abolish law enforcement , groveling to their demands but pleading , “ I do not support the full abolition of the police.
” The crowd ’ s rejection was immediate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t want no more police , is that clear ?
” insisted the Black Lives Matter activist who was castigating him , before sending the mayor off with his tail between his legs amidst chants of “ go home , Jacob , go home.
” In Washington , D.C. , it was the same story .
Mayor Murial Bowser tried appeasement , having city workers paint the words “ Black Lives Matter ” in large yellow letters along 16th Street NW , the avenue leading to the White House .
It wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Lives Matter means defund the police ” and then took it upon themselves to “ complete ” the phrase on their own .
It is a remarkable tragedy that we are in the position of having to defend the police against efforts to defund the police .
The professionalism and vigilance of law enforcement officers across the country have saved more black lives over the past 30 years than any other single force in American society .
In many of the communities of color that suffered the most in the wave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1970s , cops managed to reduce homicides by 70 or even 80 percent .
Not only that , but in direct contravention of the notion of “ systemic racism ” and rampant brutality among police , they managed to do it while reducing the number of people of color killed by police by up to 90 percent over the same period .
Now , anti-police activists are telling us that it ’ s merely a symptom of our “ privilege ” to expect that there will be police to call if our homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But we don ’ t need to guess what happens to those lives and those neighborhoods when public officials give up on policing .
Crime was already on the rise this year as big-city liberals aggressively pursued soft-on-crime insanity such as New York ’ s “ bail reform ” and San Francisco ’ s election of District Attorney Chesa Boudin on a platform of letting crime slide .
And just last week , Los Angeles saw homicides go up 250 % and victims shot went up 56 % .
If the radicals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and especially the communities of color that are most often victimized — could have much worse in store for them .
Just witness the disasters that befell Ferguson , Missouri and Detroit , Michigan after police pulled back after riots in 2015 and 1967 , respectively .
Joe Biden , a lifetime politician , knows how badly “ defund the police ” rhetoric will play in a presidential election , but refusing to endorse it is just weak-kneed political posturing .
He needs to do more .
It is time for Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knee for radicals who want to dismantle our institutions of public safety , and it ’ s time for them to stand up for America ’ s law enforcement .
Kimberly Guilfoyle ( @ KimGuilfoyle ) is a Senior Advisor to Donald J. Trump for President , Inc. and National Chair of the Trump Victory Finance Committee

Defund the police? Americans have witnessed how quickly a tragic death and reasonable calls for reform can be so quickly hijacked by radical activists who just want to see the world burn. The most recent calls to defund the police are not only as irresponsible as they sound, but they embody the most dangerous elements fueling Joe Biden’s aimless presidential campaign.
Make no mistake, despite desperate attempts by apologists to either ignore the issue or convince America that “defund the police” means something other than “defund the police,” Black Lives Matter activists and far-left Democrats are just gaslighting the nation. “Defund the police” means getting rid of the police, plain and simple.
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, in contrast to her more clever colleagues, is too obtuse to hide what she means.
“The Minneapolis Police Department is rotten to the root, and so when we dismantle it, we get rid of that cancer,” she said to a crowd of protesters chanting “defund the police.”
When others have attempted to convince the “defund the police” crowd that it could be something less than completely dismantling the police, the mob has pushed back decisively and unequivocally. They mean what they say: no more police.
Incompetent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tried to straddle the line during a peaceful protest after rioters burned more than 500 businesses in his city. He tried to reason with the people calling on him to abolish law enforcement, groveling to their demands but pleading, “I do not support the full abolition of the police.”
The crowd’s rejection was immediate and unambiguous. “We don’t want no more police, is that clear?” insisted the Black Lives Matter activist who was castigating him, before sending the mayor off with his tail between his legs amidst chants of “go home, Jacob, go home.”
In Washington, D.C., it was the same story. Mayor Murial Bowser tried appeasement, having city workers paint the words “Black Lives Matter” in large yellow letters along 16th Street NW, the avenue leading to the White House. It wasn’t enough. Activists tweeted that “Black Lives Matter means defund the police” and then took it upon themselves to “complete” the phrase on their own.
It is a remarkable tragedy that we are in the position of having to defend the police against efforts to defund the police. The professionalism and vigilance of law enforcement officers across the country have saved more black lives over the past 30 years than any other single force in American society.
In many of the communities of color that suffered the most in the wave of violence that consumed urban America in the 1970s, cops managed to reduce homicides by 70 or even 80 percent. Not only that, but in direct contravention of the notion of “systemic racism” and rampant brutality among police, they managed to do it while reducing the number of people of color killed by police by up to 90 percent over the same period.
Now, anti-police activists are telling us that it’s merely a symptom of our “privilege” to expect that there will be police to call if our homes are broken into. It is outrageous. But we don’t need to guess what happens to those lives and those neighborhoods when public officials give up on policing.
Crime was already on the rise this year as big-city liberals aggressively pursued soft-on-crime insanity such as New York’s “bail reform” and San Francisco’s election of District Attorney Chesa Boudin on a platform of letting crime slide. And just last week, Los Angeles saw homicides go up 250% and victims shot went up 56%.
If the radicals get their way now, American cities — and especially the communities of color that are most often victimized — could have much worse in store for them. Just witness the disasters that befell Ferguson, Missouri and Detroit, Michigan after police pulled back after riots in 2015 and 1967, respectively.
Joe Biden, a lifetime politician, knows how badly “defund the police” rhetoric will play in a presidential election, but refusing to endorse it is just weak-kneed political posturing. He needs to do more. It is time for Joe Biden and Democrats to stop bending their knee for radicals who want to dismantle our institutions of public safety, and it’s time for them to stand up for America’s law enforcement.
Kimberly Guilfoyle (@KimGuilfoyle) is a Senior Advisor to Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. and National Chair of the Trump Victory Finance Committee