thedailycaller--2020-06-27--Republicans Introduce Bill To Pull Funding From Cities With ‘Autonomous Zones’

Lawmakers in both the U.S. House and Senate have introduced legislation that would restrict federal funding from going to jurisdictions allowing so-called “ autonomous zones.
” Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst ’ s “ Ending Taxpayer Funding of Anarchy Act ” refers to “ anarchist jurisdictions ” as any state or local government that relinquishes its reserved powers at the expense of the welfare of its citizens .
It also includes any state or locality that refuses police , fire or emergency medical services to one or more persons .
“ The bill would prevent federal taxpayer dollars from going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the governors that enable the lawlessness to continue , or those mayors that prevent law enforcement from actually going into these areas and policing as they should be doing , ” Ernst said Friday on Fox News ’ “ Hannity.
” Ernst ’ s bill follows North Carolina Republican Rep. Dan Bishop ’ s version titled “ The CHOPing Cash for CHAZ Act of 2020 ” unveiled in the House on Tuesday .
“ I support federalism , but when liberal-run states and localities relinquish homes and businesses of tax-paying citizens to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step in , ” Rep. Bishop said in a statement .
The bills are in response to Seattle ’ s autonomous zone that formed in early June after police abandoned its East Precinct located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood following weeks of protests and riots over the death of George Floyd .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Daily Caller Reporters Go Inside Seattle ’ s CHAZ ) Seattle Democratic Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best pledged a peaceful return of police in the near future during a Monday news conference , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington Post reported that dozens of protesters linked arms and created a human blockade in front of the precinct on Monday night , in anticipation of law enforcement ’ s return .
City crews arrived early Friday morning to remove some of the barricades in the Seattle autonomous zone but were met with resistance from protesters and were forced to retreat , according to Fox News .

Lawmakers in both the U.S. House and Senate have introduced legislation that would restrict federal funding from going to jurisdictions allowing so-called “autonomous zones.”
Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst’s “Ending Taxpayer Funding of Anarchy Act” refers to “anarchist jurisdictions” as any state or local government that relinquishes its reserved powers at the expense of the welfare of its citizens.
It also includes any state or locality that refuses police, fire or emergency medical services to one or more persons.
“The bill would prevent federal taxpayer dollars from going to those autonomous zones and the mayors and the governors that enable the lawlessness to continue, or those mayors that prevent law enforcement from actually going into these areas and policing as they should be doing,” Ernst said Friday on Fox News’ “Hannity.”
Ernst’s bill follows North Carolina Republican Rep. Dan Bishop’s version titled “The CHOPing Cash for CHAZ Act of 2020” unveiled in the House on Tuesday.
“I support federalism, but when liberal-run states and localities relinquish homes and businesses of tax-paying citizens to lawless mobs without objection, Congress must step in,” Rep. Bishop said in a statement.
The bills are in response to Seattle’s autonomous zone that formed in early June after police abandoned its East Precinct located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood following weeks of protests and riots over the death of George Floyd. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Daily Caller Reporters Go Inside Seattle’s CHAZ)
Seattle Democratic Mayor Jenny Durkan and Police Chief Carmen Best pledged a peaceful return of police in the near future during a Monday news conference, according to the Washington Post.
The Washington Post reported that dozens of protesters linked arms and created a human blockade in front of the precinct on Monday night, in anticipation of law enforcement’s return.
City crews arrived early Friday morning to remove some of the barricades in the Seattle autonomous zone but were met with resistance from protesters and were forced to retreat, according to Fox News.


thedailycaller--2020-06-27--FACT CHECK: Did Donald Trump Tweet That He Wasn’t ‘The Only US President To Hide From The American P

FACT CHECK: Did Donald Trump Tweet That He Wasn’t ‘The Only US President To Hide From The American People In A Bunker’?

An image shared on Facebook claims President Donald Trump tweeted that he wasn ’ t “ the only U.S. president to hide from the American people in a bunker.
” There is no record of Trump ever tweeting the statement .
The Secret Service took Trump to the White House bunker for a short time on May 29 amid nearby protests over the death of George Floyd , CNN reported .
Trump claimed in early June that he had entered the bunker to inspect it , but Attorney General William Barr later contradicted the president ’ s statement , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to the protests , according to USA Today .
The image being shared appears to show a June 6 tweet , purportedly deleted by Trump , that references his brief time in the bunker .
“ FAKE NEWS MEDIA !
It is NOT true that I am the only U.S. president to hide from the American people in a bunker , ” reads the alleged tweet .
“ People say that even Franklin Roosevelt hid in a bunker during the protest of the Vietnam War !
So UNFAIR !
!
” Former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 1933 to 1945 .
He died in 1945 , years before the Vietnam War even started .
“ I am guessing that one of his handlers explained that it would make him look like an idiot , ” the caption remarks .
( RELATED : Viral Image Claims To Show All The Lights Out At The White House During George Floyd Protests ) The tweet appears to be fabricated .
There is no record of him deleting it in ProPublica ’ s archive of his deleted tweets on June 6 or any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have reported on the comment had he tweeted it .
This isn ’ t the first time social media users have shared a fake tweet claiming that it was deleted by a politician .
Earlier this month , Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was the target of such a hoax that falsely suggested she tweeted that governors should “ maintain restrictions on businesses until after the November Elections .
”

An image shared on Facebook claims President Donald Trump tweeted that he wasn’t “the only U.S. president to hide from the American people in a bunker.”
Verdict: False
There is no record of Trump ever tweeting the statement.
Fact Check:
The Secret Service took Trump to the White House bunker for a short time on May 29 amid nearby protests over the death of George Floyd, CNN reported. Trump claimed in early June that he had entered the bunker to inspect it, but Attorney General William Barr later contradicted the president’s statement, saying that Trump had been taken there in response to the protests, according to USA Today.
The image being shared appears to show a June 6 tweet, purportedly deleted by Trump, that references his brief time in the bunker.
“FAKE NEWS MEDIA! It is NOT true that I am the only U.S. president to hide from the American people in a bunker,” reads the alleged tweet. “People say that even Franklin Roosevelt hid in a bunker during the protest of the Vietnam War! So UNFAIR!!”
Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt served as president from 1933 to 1945. He died in 1945, years before the Vietnam War even started.
“I am guessing that one of his handlers explained that it would make him look like an idiot,” the caption remarks. (RELATED: Viral Image Claims To Show All The Lights Out At The White House During George Floyd Protests)
The tweet appears to be fabricated. There is no record of him deleting it in ProPublica’s archive of his deleted tweets on June 6 or any other date. Media outlets likely would have reported on the comment had he tweeted it.
This isn’t the first time social media users have shared a fake tweet claiming that it was deleted by a politician. Earlier this month, Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was the target of such a hoax that falsely suggested she tweeted that governors should “maintain restrictions on businesses until after the November Elections.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-27--NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Says The League Is Returning Because ‘Sports Matter’

The NBA will start back up at the end of July ever since the coronavirus pandemic shut the whole thing down back in March .
Why is the NBA intent on returning for games in Orlando at Disney ?
Because sports are a part of this country ’ s fabric .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ We ’ re coming back because sports matter in our society .
They bring people together when they need it the most , ” Silver said when discussing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I couldn ’ t agree more with Silver if I tried .
Sports are 100 % important in our society , and don ’ t ever let anyone tell you differently .
This is America .
In this country , we win world wars and we win championships under the brightest lights and on the biggest stages .
We dominate at football , basketball , baseball , hockey and just about anything else you can think of .
Americans love champions and we hate losers .
That ’ s the spirit that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two atomic bombs on Japan to win WWII .
It ’ s ingrained into us at birth .
Competition is wired into our DNA in this great country .
The coronavirus pandemic hit us with a hard right hook , but we ’ re bouncing back .
Sports returning is a huge sign of us returning to a reasonable level of normalcy .
It ’ s time to get the games rolling and the action underway !

NBA commissioner Adam Silver thinks it’s imperative that sports return in America.
The NBA will start back up at the end of July ever since the coronavirus pandemic shut the whole thing down back in March. Why is the NBA intent on returning for games in Orlando at Disney? Because sports are a part of this country’s fabric. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Here’s the full NBA schedule for the seeding games, per the @NBA. Up to seven games per day, games starting between 12pm and 9pm ET. Basketball all day. pic.twitter.com/YB2EZ9ZAEm — Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 26, 2020
“We’re coming back because sports matter in our society. They bring people together when they need it the most,” Silver said when discussing the NBA returning, according to Bleacher Report.
Adam Silver on NBA’s return in Orlando: “We’re coming back because sports matter in our society. They bring people together when they need it the most.” pic.twitter.com/T2pADikseh — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 26, 2020
I couldn’t agree more with Silver if I tried. Sports are 100% important in our society, and don’t ever let anyone tell you differently.
This is America. In this country, we win world wars and we win championships under the brightest lights and on the biggest stages.
We dominate at football, basketball, baseball, hockey and just about anything else you can think of. Americans love champions and we hate losers.
That’s the spirit that put men on the moon and dropped two atomic bombs on Japan to win WWII. It’s ingrained into us at birth.
Competition is wired into our DNA in this great country.
The coronavirus pandemic hit us with a hard right hook, but we’re bouncing back. Sports returning is a huge sign of us returning to a reasonable level of normalcy.
It’s time to get the games rolling and the action underway!


thedailycaller--2020-06-27--FACT CHECK: Is It Illegal To Wear A Face Mask While Legally Carrying A Concealed Weapon In North Car

FACT CHECK: Is It Illegal To Wear A Face Mask While Legally Carrying A Concealed Weapon In North Carolina?

A viral Facebook post shared more than 5,100 times claims people in North Carolina can be charged with class H felonies if they have concealed carry permits and carry while wearing face masks .
The cited statute has been temporarily amended to allow masks for health reasons .
The claim has been refuted by attorneys and North Carolina sheriff ’ s offices .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people wear face covering in public to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus .
In accordance with those guidelines , North Carolina Gov .
Roy Cooper announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be worn “ in public places , indoors or outdoors , ” according to The Associated Press .
A viral post alleges that it is a class H felony to wear a mask while legally carrying a concealed weapon in North Carolina under state statute 14-12 .
The sentence for a class H felony can be up to a maximum of 39 months in prison , per the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission .
“ For those of you like myself that has your concealed carry permit and carry , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felony for wearing a mask and concealed carrying , ” the post reads .
“ Once you have a felony you can no longer carry.
” ( RELATED : Viral Image Claims It Is Illegal To Wear A Mask If You Have A Concealed Carry Permit In Pennsylvania ) The state statute 14-12.8 mandates that “ no person or persons shall in this State , while wearing any mask , hood or device whereby the person , face or voice is disguised so as to conceal the identity of the wearer , enter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public property of any municipality or county of the State , or of the State of North Carolina.
” However , the North Carolina state legislature temporarily amended statute 14-12 in May to allow any person to wear a mask “ for the purpose of ensuring the physical health or safety of the wearer or others ” according to local ABC affiliate WLOS .
The amendment stipulated that a person wearing a mask for health reasons must remove it upon the request of a law enforcement officer .
Gregory Herman-Giddens , an attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed with the Daily Caller in an email that wearing a mask for health reasons does not violate the law .
“ It certainly could be used as grounds , but the statute uses the word ‘ disguised ’ which , as you say , means purposefully concealing one ’ s identity , ” Herman‑Giddens said .
“ So wearing a mask for health reasons , particularly if under a governmental order , would not violate the law.
” Ron Shook , a criminal defense attorney , also told the Caller that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If you ’ re wearing a mask for the health and safety of yourself and others and you ’ re carrying … a concealed carry permit , and you fit within that exception , you ’ re fine , ” Shook said in a phone interview .
The sheriff ’ s offices for Guildford County , Forsyth County and Cabarrus County , all located in North Carolina , have debunked the claim on social media as well .
“ As for COVID-19 , the bottom line is that if you have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry a concealed handgun while wearing a mask as protection from COVID-19 until August 1 , 2020 ( unless that date is extended by the Governor and/or General Assembly ) , ” reads a press release from the Guildford County Sheriff ’ s Office .
“ The mask must , however , be worn for health/safety reasons – not to hide or disguise your identity – and the mask must be removed if you are asked to do so by a Law Enforcement Officer .
”

A viral Facebook post shared more than 5,100 times claims people in North Carolina can be charged with class H felonies if they have concealed carry permits and carry while wearing face masks.
Verdict: False
The cited statute has been temporarily amended to allow masks for health reasons. The claim has been refuted by attorneys and North Carolina sheriff’s offices.
Fact Check:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people wear face covering in public to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus. In accordance with those guidelines, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced on June 24 that face coverings must be worn “in public places, indoors or outdoors,” according to The Associated Press.
A viral post alleges that it is a class H felony to wear a mask while legally carrying a concealed weapon in North Carolina under state statute 14-12. The sentence for a class H felony can be up to a maximum of 39 months in prison, per the North Carolina Sentencing and Policy Advisory Commission.
“For those of you like myself that has your concealed carry permit and carry, you can be charged with a class H felony for wearing a mask and concealed carrying,” the post reads. “Once you have a felony you can no longer carry.” (RELATED: Viral Image Claims It Is Illegal To Wear A Mask If You Have A Concealed Carry Permit In Pennsylvania)
The state statute 14-12.8 mandates that “no person or persons shall in this State, while wearing any mask, hood or device whereby the person, face or voice is disguised so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, enter, or appear upon or within the public property of any municipality or county of the State, or of the State of North Carolina.”
However, the North Carolina state legislature temporarily amended statute 14-12 in May to allow any person to wear a mask “for the purpose of ensuring the physical health or safety of the wearer or others” according to local ABC affiliate WLOS. The amendment stipulated that a person wearing a mask for health reasons must remove it upon the request of a law enforcement officer.
Gregory Herman-Giddens, an attorney with the Southern Gun Law Group, confirmed with the Daily Caller in an email that wearing a mask for health reasons does not violate the law.
“It certainly could be used as grounds, but the statute uses the word ‘disguised’ which, as you say, means purposefully concealing one’s identity,” Herman‑Giddens said. “So wearing a mask for health reasons, particularly if under a governmental order, would not violate the law.”
Ron Shook, a criminal defense attorney, also told the Caller that the Facebook post was “totally wrong.”
“If you’re wearing a mask for the health and safety of yourself and others and you’re carrying … a concealed carry permit, and you fit within that exception, you’re fine,” Shook said in a phone interview.
The sheriff’s offices for Guildford County, Forsyth County and Cabarrus County, all located in North Carolina, have debunked the claim on social media as well.
“As for COVID-19, the bottom line is that if you have a valid Concealed Carry permit, you may carry a concealed handgun while wearing a mask as protection from COVID-19 until August 1, 2020 (unless that date is extended by the Governor and/or General Assembly),” reads a press release from the Guildford County Sheriff’s Office. “The mask must, however, be worn for health/safety reasons – not to hide or disguise your identity – and the mask must be removed if you are asked to do so by a Law Enforcement Officer.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-27--CCW Weekend: The Hold Enchilada

CCW Weekend: The Hold Enchilada

Ever have issues where your point of aim is not quite your point of impact ?
It ’ s probably the gun ’ s fault .
Just kidding .
It ’ s probably your fault , but it might be due to something that can get overlooked when it comes to use of handguns , namely the “ hold ” or the location on the target that the sights should be aligned on in order to get the hit you want .
If you ’ re using an incorrect hold , you ’ ll have point of aim/point of impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other words , the group size is okay but it ’ s lower or higher on the target than you intended it to be .
Holding under the target , with your sights aligned under the ( for the sake of discussion ) bullseye , is called a 6 o ’ clock hold .
Directly in the middle is center hold , and covering the target is usually called a 12 o ’ clock hold .
Which should you use ?
That depends on you and your gun .
The total beginner might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have an inherent issue that doesn ’ t really get talked about much ( but probably should ) and it can have an effect on accuracy when it comes to POA/POI issues .
Most rifle sights , by contrast , don ’ t really have this problem since rifle sights – even cheesy iron sights from the 1950s – can be adjusted for windage and elevation and can be zeroed for just about any range the user desires .
Incidentally , this is an area in which red dots are better than iron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll circle back around to in a moment .
So , the hitch with iron sights is the height over bore , meaning the distance from the centerline in the middle of the barrel to the top of the handgun ’ s sights .
The height over bore sets a point of aim/point of impact just like how the scope of a rifle ( or iron sights ) sets the distance ( the zero ) at which the point of aim intersects with the point of impact .
The bullet ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an arc , rising at first and then falling .
The sights basically create an invisible line out to infinity .
There ’ s a point at which the path of the bullet intersects that line .
The distance at which that occurs depends on the height over bore of the sights as well as the caliber and load that you ’ re using ; .357 Magnum doesn ’ t fall below zero until much further downrange than , say , .45 ACP .
However , what you ’ ll notice is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manual is any information at all about what that zero is , leaving it completely up to you to figure it out on your own .
Now , iron sights or a scope on a rifle can be adjusted for elevation , meaning any POA/POI can be resolved or reset in a manner beneficial to the shooter .
A hunter , for instance , may want to set a maximum point blank range so their bullet lands within a specified area out to the furthest distance possible , maximizing the distance at which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over .
For instance , you can dial in a .30-06 rifle so the shot lands , say , no more than 4 inches above or below the point of aim out to about 300ish yards .
The iron sights of a pistol , however , can ’ t .
So what the heck are you supposed to do ?
Figure out if your height over bore sets impact high or low relative to your point of aim .
Once you ’ ve done that , adjust your hold accordingly if you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing that ?
Start with a target with a defined target area , such as a bullseye target , and aim for the center of the bullseye .
You ’ ll need to shoot a group , let ’ s say 5 shots , at each hold .
You can start with a 6 o ’ clock hold ( sights under the target ) , then another group holding center ( sights directly aligned with the target ) and then another group at a 12 o ’ clock hold .
A best practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if possible , to remove as much shooter error from the equation as you can .
What you ’ re looking for is a correlation between where you ’ re holding ( and therefore your point of aim ) and your point of impact .
It ’ s also a good idea to repeat it at various ranges , such as in 5-yard increments and also note if anything changes , such as if a 6 o ’ clock hold is hitting low at 5 yards but is spot on at 25 yards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bore zeroes the sights to 25 yards and therefore you ’ ll want to hold the center at close range and then shift as you get further out .
So , you might not be hitting the target in the spot you want using the hold you typically use because of your sights .
If , that is , you ’ re doing your job as a pistol shooter ; recoil anticipation and other issues are a more common cause of not hitting the target than using the incorrect hold for your sights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an aspect of shooting a handgun with iron sights that gets overlooked .
Pistol sights are terrifically imprecise compared to rifle sights even of the mid 20th century , which is one reason why red dots really are technically superior given the adjustability .
With that said , once you understand what iron sights do ( and also their limitations ) you can learn how to get a bit more out of them .
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide .
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to AlienGearHolsters.com , a subsidiary of Hayden , ID , based Tedder Industries , where he writes about gun accessories , gun safety , open and concealed carry tips .
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By Sam Hoober, Alien Gear Holsters
Ever have issues where your point of aim is not quite your point of impact? It’s probably the gun’s fault.
Just kidding. It’s probably your fault, but it might be due to something that can get overlooked when it comes to use of handguns, namely the “hold” or the location on the target that the sights should be aligned on in order to get the hit you want.
If you’re using an incorrect hold, you’ll have point of aim/point of impact issues in terms of elevation. In other words, the group size is okay but it’s lower or higher on the target than you intended it to be.
Holding under the target, with your sights aligned under the (for the sake of discussion) bullseye, is called a 6 o’clock hold. Directly in the middle is center hold, and covering the target is usually called a 12 o’clock hold.
Which should you use? That depends on you and your gun.
The total beginner might not know this, but handguns sights have an inherent issue that doesn’t really get talked about much (but probably should) and it can have an effect on accuracy when it comes to POA/POI issues.
Most rifle sights, by contrast, don’t really have this problem since rifle sights – even cheesy iron sights from the 1950s – can be adjusted for windage and elevation and can be zeroed for just about any range the user desires.
Incidentally, this is an area in which red dots are better than iron sights as a sighting system, which we’ll circle back around to in a moment.
So, the hitch with iron sights is the height over bore, meaning the distance from the centerline in the middle of the barrel to the top of the handgun’s sights. The height over bore sets a point of aim/point of impact just like how the scope of a rifle (or iron sights) sets the distance (the zero) at which the point of aim intersects with the point of impact.
The bullet’s flight path, of course, is an arc, rising at first and then falling. The sights basically create an invisible line out to infinity. There’s a point at which the path of the bullet intersects that line. The distance at which that occurs depends on the height over bore of the sights as well as the caliber and load that you’re using; .357 Magnum doesn’t fall below zero until much further downrange than, say, .45 ACP.
However, what you’ll notice is absent from your handgun’s owner manual is any information at all about what that zero is, leaving it completely up to you to figure it out on your own.
Now, iron sights or a scope on a rifle can be adjusted for elevation, meaning any POA/POI can be resolved or reset in a manner beneficial to the shooter. A hunter, for instance, may want to set a maximum point blank range so their bullet lands within a specified area out to the furthest distance possible, maximizing the distance at which you don’t have to hold over. For instance, you can dial in a .30-06 rifle so the shot lands, say, no more than 4 inches above or below the point of aim out to about 300ish yards.
The iron sights of a pistol, however, can’t. So what the heck are you supposed to do?
Figure out if your height over bore sets impact high or low relative to your point of aim. Once you’ve done that, adjust your hold accordingly if you have to.
How do you go about doing that?
Start with a target with a defined target area, such as a bullseye target, and aim for the center of the bullseye. You’ll need to shoot a group, let’s say 5 shots, at each hold. You can start with a 6 o’clock hold (sights under the target), then another group holding center (sights directly aligned with the target) and then another group at a 12 o’clock hold.
A best practice would be to shoot from a rest if possible, to remove as much shooter error from the equation as you can.
What you’re looking for is a correlation between where you’re holding (and therefore your point of aim) and your point of impact. It’s also a good idea to repeat it at various ranges, such as in 5-yard increments and also note if anything changes, such as if a 6 o’clock hold is hitting low at 5 yards but is spot on at 25 yards. That would indicate the height over bore zeroes the sights to 25 yards and therefore you’ll want to hold the center at close range and then shift as you get further out.
So, you might not be hitting the target in the spot you want using the hold you typically use because of your sights. If, that is, you’re doing your job as a pistol shooter; recoil anticipation and other issues are a more common cause of not hitting the target than using the incorrect hold for your sights, but with that said this is an aspect of shooting a handgun with iron sights that gets overlooked.
Pistol sights are terrifically imprecise compared to rifle sights even of the mid 20th century, which is one reason why red dots really are technically superior given the adjustability. With that said, once you understand what iron sights do (and also their limitations) you can learn how to get a bit more out of them.
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide.
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide
Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com, a subsidiary of Hayden, ID, based Tedder Industries, where he writes about gun accessories, gun safety, open and concealed carry tips. Click here to visit aliengearholsters.com.


thedailycaller--2020-06-27--Wisconsin Man Who Allegedly Ripped Down Statue Of Abolitionist Is Also Charged With Looting A Jewelr

Wisconsin Man Who Allegedly Ripped Down Statue Of Abolitionist Is Also Charged With Looting A Jewelry Store

Police in Madison , Wisconsin , on Friday charged a 30-year-old man in connection with the looting of a jewelry store during protests in May over the death of George Floyd , and for his alleged role in toppling a statue of an anti-slavery Civil War hero earlier this week .
Kelsey D. Nelson was charged with burglary after he was identified on camera looting Goodman ’ s Jewelers in the Wisconsin capitol on May 30 .
Nelson was part of a large group who broke into the jewelry store and stole tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NBC News affiliate .
Nelson himself took $ 10,000 worth of jewelry , the police report stated .
Police also said that Nelson was identified from surveillance camera footage exiting an SUV that was used to tear down a statue of Civil War hero , Col. Hans Christian Heg , on June 23 .
( RELATED : Madison Protesters Topple Statue Of Civil War Hero Who Fought Against Slavery ) The removal of the statue generated widespread outrage because of Heg ’ s role in the abolitionist movement prior to the Civil War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Free Soil Party , which formed in the 1850s to oppose the expansion of slavery in the United States , according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel .
The statue was erected in 1895 to honor Heg , who , according to the Wisconsin Historical Society , led a Union brigade that battled Confederate troops in Georgia , Alabama and Tennessee .
He died in September 1863 after being shot in battle .
“ What happened in Madison last night presented a stark contrast from the peaceful protests we have seen across our state in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state property , ” Wisconsin Gov .
Tony Evers tweeted on Wednesday .
A police incident report said that surveillance footage showed a crowd using chains attached to the SUV to tear down the statue , according to WMTV .
The report also said that investigators were able to track down the SUV , and that it is registered to Nelson .
Nelson faces up to 16 years in prison if convicted on both charges , WMTV reported .
Tim Carpenter , a Democratic state senator , said he was also violently attacked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same night the Heg statue was torn down .
He said on Twitter that he was kicked and punched by protesters , and that he believed he suffered a concussion .
“ Innocent people are going to get killed , ” he tweeted on Wednesday .
Protesters have attacked statues and monuments across the country .
Many of the statues have been of Confederate generals , though some of Founding Fathers have also been targeted .
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Police in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday charged a 30-year-old man in connection with the looting of a jewelry store during protests in May over the death of George Floyd, and for his alleged role in toppling a statue of an anti-slavery Civil War hero earlier this week.
Kelsey D. Nelson was charged with burglary after he was identified on camera looting Goodman’s Jewelers in the Wisconsin capitol on May 30.
Nelson was part of a large group who broke into the jewelry store and stole tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise, according to WMTV, Madison’s NBC News affiliate. Nelson himself took $10,000 worth of jewelry, the police report stated.
Police also said that Nelson was identified from surveillance camera footage exiting an SUV that was used to tear down a statue of Civil War hero, Col. Hans Christian Heg, on June 23. (RELATED: Madison Protesters Topple Statue Of Civil War Hero Who Fought Against Slavery)
The removal of the statue generated widespread outrage because of Heg’s role in the abolitionist movement prior to the Civil War. Heg was a member of the Free Soil Party, which formed in the 1850s to oppose the expansion of slavery in the United States, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
The statue was erected in 1895 to honor Heg, who, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society, led a Union brigade that battled Confederate troops in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. He died in September 1863 after being shot in battle.
“What happened in Madison last night presented a stark contrast from the peaceful protests we have seen across our state in recent weeks, including significant damage to state property,” Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers tweeted on Wednesday.
What happened in Madison last night presented a stark contrast from the peaceful protests we have seen across our state in recent weeks, including significant damage to state property. — Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) June 24, 2020
A police incident report said that surveillance footage showed a crowd using chains attached to the SUV to tear down the statue, according to WMTV. The report also said that investigators were able to track down the SUV, and that it is registered to Nelson.
Nelson faces up to 16 years in prison if convicted on both charges, WMTV reported.
Tim Carpenter, a Democratic state senator, said he was also violently attacked during the riots in Madison on the same night the Heg statue was torn down. He said on Twitter that he was kicked and punched by protesters, and that he believed he suffered a concussion.
“Innocent people are going to get killed,” he tweeted on Wednesday.
Protesters have attacked statues and monuments across the country. Many of the statues have been of Confederate generals, though some of Founding Fathers have also been targeted.
Protesters in Washington, D.C., attempted this week to remove the Emancipation Memorial, a statue of Abraham Lincoln standing over a freed slave. Students at the University of Wisconsin in Madison also sought to remove a statue of Lincoln this week, with one activist claiming that even though he opposed slavery, “he was very publicly anti-black.”
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thedailycaller--2020-06-29--Mississippi Lawmakers Vote To Drop Confederate Emblem From State Flag

Mississippi lawmakers voted Sunday to change the state flag , removing an image with ties to the Confederacy .
According to a report from the Associated Press , the measure passed both the House and the Senate in rapid succession , and garnered broad bipartisan support .
( RELATED : Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Says He ’ ll Sign A Bill To Change The State Flag If One Reaches His Desk ) The flag came under renewed scrutiny as protesters have recently called for the removal of Confederate symbols and statues nationwide — some toppling or vandalizing those statues themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hill went so far as to threaten to sit out the upcoming season if the flag was not changed .
“ Either change the flag or I won ’ t be representing this State anymore & I meant that ..
I ’ m tired , ” Hill tweeted .
Republican Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said Saturday that he was ready to sign a bill to change the flag .
“ The legislature has been deadlocked for days as it considers a new state flag .
The argument over the 1894 flag has become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s time to end it .
If they send me a bill this weekend , I will sign it , ” Reeves tweeted .

Mississippi lawmakers voted Sunday to change the state flag, removing an image with ties to the Confederacy.
According to a report from the Associated Press, the measure passed both the House and the Senate in rapid succession, and garnered broad bipartisan support. (RELATED: Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Says He’ll Sign A Bill To Change The State Flag If One Reaches His Desk)
BREAKING: Mississippi legislators vote to remove controversial Confederate emblem from state flag. https://t.co/w3gjfSXWPm — The Associated Press (@AP) June 28, 2020
The flag came under renewed scrutiny as protesters have recently called for the removal of Confederate symbols and statues nationwide — some toppling or vandalizing those statues themselves.
Mississippi State University running back Kylin Hill went so far as to threaten to sit out the upcoming season if the flag was not changed.
Mississippi State Star Kylin Hill Will Sit Out Season If State Doesn’t Change Flaghttps://t.co/uTHnmCRG2N — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2020
“Either change the flag or I won’t be representing this State anymore & I meant that .. I’m tired,” Hill tweeted.
Either change the flag or I won’t be representing this State anymore ???? & I meant that .. I’m tired https://t.co/IzizpWLoIg — Kylin Hill (@H_Kylin) June 22, 2020
Republican Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said Saturday that he was ready to sign a bill to change the flag.
“The legislature has been deadlocked for days as it considers a new state flag. The argument over the 1894 flag has become as divisive as the flag itself and it’s time to end it. If they send me a bill this weekend, I will sign it,” Reeves tweeted.


thedailycaller--2020-06-29--New England Patriots Sign Quarterback Cam Newton

The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Cam Newton .
According to Adam Schefter , Newton has agreed to an “ incentive-laden deal ” for one season with the Patriots .
Ian Rapoport reported the deal has a max value of $ 7.5 million .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Auburn Heisman winner had previously spent all of his career with the Panthers .
Well , there it is , folks .
Cam Newton is back on an NFL roster , and he ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acclimated to the Patriots .
What an absolutely blockbuster signing for Bill Belichick and company .
Talk about sending shockwaves through the NFL .
Is Cam Newton going to replace Tom Brady ?
Asking any quarterback to replace the guy who won six Super Bowls is insane .
However , Newton is a freak of nature physically when he ’ s healthy , and we all know what he ’ s capable of when he ’ s at the top of his game .
He came a few plays away from winning a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What a wild way to close out Sunday night !
Cam Newton is on the Patriots .
Things are about to get very interesting for Bill Belichick and company .

The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Cam Newton.
According to Adam Schefter, Newton has agreed to an “incentive-laden deal” for one season with the Patriots. Ian Rapoport reported the deal has a max value of $7.5 million. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The Auburn Heisman winner had previously spent all of his career with the Panthers.
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has reached agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the New England Patriots, league sources tell @mortreport and me. Newton now will step into the mix to try to help replace former Patriots’ QB Tom Brady. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 28, 2020
QBs the Patriots now are expected to have reporting to training camp: Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham, Brian Hoyer. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 28, 2020
Well, there it is, folks. Cam Newton is back on an NFL roster, and he’ll have a couple months to get himself acclimated to the Patriots.
What an absolutely blockbuster signing for Bill Belichick and company. Talk about sending shockwaves through the NFL.
Is Cam Newton going to replace Tom Brady? Asking any quarterback to replace the guy who won six Super Bowls is insane.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Jun 27, 2020 at 10:14am PDT
However, Newton is a freak of nature physically when he’s healthy, and we all know what he’s capable of when he’s at the top of his game.
He came a few plays away from winning a Super Bowl just a few years ago.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Jun 8, 2020 at 9:10pm PDT
What a wild way to close out Sunday night! Cam Newton is on the Patriots. Things are about to get very interesting for Bill Belichick and company.


thedailycaller--2020-06-29--Media Displays Double Standard For Protests Vs. Trump Rally

While the liberal media has been condemning President Donald Trump ’ s rally over coronavirus concerns , it has also been praising Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) protests despite the same risks .
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany , Media Research Center ( MRC ) and others have pointed out the apparent hypocrisy in recent months .
Protests over the death of George Floyd began in May and have since grown to cover the entire country .
“ It ’ s hard to imagine a more blatant double standard at work : political gatherings for me , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Agostino , the media editor for Newsbusters , noted during a June 18 article pointing out the double standard .
MRC compiled a video depicting some egregious examples of double standards by liberal networks .
MSNBC host Joy Reid was just one person to criticize Trump ’ s rally .
She wondered if the White House understands “ that people showing up to his precious rallies might get sick ” during a segment on June 11 , according to MRC .
Meanwhile , just days before on June 2 , MSNBC ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest organizer and simply wondered what it was like “ to be marching arm-in-arm there with the police chief.
” O ’ Donnell said just over a week later that the president was “ pretending the coronavirus has disappeared , ” according to MRC .
CNN host Chris Cuomo criticized Trump ’ s June 20 rally , saying it is “ the worst thing you could do ” during a global pandemic .
( RELATED : News Anchors Blame Coronavirus Spikes On Reopening While Ignoring Recent Protests ) ABC , CBS and NBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the protests , the publication pointed out .
One person referred to the protests as “ a celebration … a carnival-like atmosphere.
” Meanwhile , another said that people “ might get sick and die ” at a Trump rally , according to MRC .
McEnany herself noted this during a press conference June 17 , using the front page of the New York Post – which also pointed out the double standard among the media .
The Post ’ s front page showed both a “ black trans lives rally ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News reported .
The protest was captioned “ This is OK ” and the Trump rally was captioned “ This is dangerous.
” “ While we appreciate the great concern for our rally goers , you should exhibit that same concern for the protesters who are out there not socially distancing in many cases , ” McEnany said .

While the liberal media has been condemning President Donald Trump’s rally over coronavirus concerns, it has also been praising Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests despite the same risks.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, Media Research Center (MRC) and others have pointed out the apparent hypocrisy in recent months. Protests over the death of George Floyd began in May and have since grown to cover the entire country.
“It’s hard to imagine a more blatant double standard at work: political gatherings for me, but not for thee,” Bill D’Agostino, the media editor for Newsbusters, noted during a June 18 article pointing out the double standard.
MRC compiled a video depicting some egregious examples of double standards by liberal networks.
WATCH:
MSNBC host Joy Reid was just one person to criticize Trump’s rally. She wondered if the White House understands “that people showing up to his precious rallies might get sick” during a segment on June 11, according to MRC.
Meanwhile, just days before on June 2, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell interviewed a protest organizer and simply wondered what it was like “to be marching arm-in-arm there with the police chief.” O’Donnell said just over a week later that the president was “pretending the coronavirus has disappeared,” according to MRC.
CNN host Chris Cuomo criticized Trump’s June 20 rally, saying it is “the worst thing you could do” during a global pandemic. (RELATED: News Anchors Blame Coronavirus Spikes On Reopening While Ignoring Recent Protests)
ABC, CBS and NBC have also appeared to downplay risks associated with the protests, the publication pointed out. One person referred to the protests as “a celebration … a carnival-like atmosphere.” Meanwhile, another said that people “might get sick and die” at a Trump rally, according to MRC.
McEnany herself noted this during a press conference June 17, using the front page of the New York Post – which also pointed out the double standard among the media.
The Post’s front page showed both a “black trans lives rally” protest and a Trump rally, Fox News reported. The protest was captioned “This is OK” and the Trump rally was captioned “This is dangerous.”
“While we appreciate the great concern for our rally goers, you should exhibit that same concern for the protesters who are out there not socially distancing in many cases,” McEnany said.


thedailycaller--2020-06-28--FACT CHECK: Did The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Refund Three Years Worth Tithes Duri

FACT CHECK: Did The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Refund Three Years Worth Tithes During COVID-19 Pandemic?

An Instagram post claims the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints refunded its members three years worth of tithes during the coronavirus pandemic .
There is no evidence the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints refunded three years of tithes .
The image appears to be a screen-grab of an article about a purported letter sent by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , widely known as the Mormon church , outlining a new “ Tithing Refund Program to serve as a help in these difficult times.
” “ US Church ‘ refunds members three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the headline reads .
( RELATED : Did The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre Just Close For The First Time Since The Bubonic Plague ? )
However , the Daily Caller could find no credible evidence that the faith refunded its members three years worth of their yearly donations .
Announcing such a large refund would have been picked up by major media outlets , yet none have reported on it .
Nor could a statement to that effect be found on the faith ’ s website .
In fact , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donations are a free-will offering and can not be refunded.
” Contained within the “ General Handbook : Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , ” a guide for church leaders , are rules governing tithing , including rule number 34.4.9 which states tithes and other contributions can not be refunded .
“ The essence of all such contributions is that they are freewill offerings , made without reservation of purpose , retention of control , ownership in any form , or expectation of any benefit by the donor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” part of the rule reads .
“ It is therefore improper to refund contributions given to the Church.
” The claim appears to stem from a fabricated letter that circulated among African news websites , some of whom have previously published misinformation .

An Instagram post claims the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints refunded its members three years worth of tithes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints refunded three years of tithes.
Fact Check:
The image appears to be a screen-grab of an article about a purported letter sent by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, outlining a new “Tithing Refund Program to serve as a help in these difficult times.”
“US Church ‘refunds members three years tithes’ as help during COVID-19,” the headline reads. (RELATED: Did The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre Just Close For The First Time Since The Bubonic Plague?)
However, the Daily Caller could find no credible evidence that the faith refunded its members three years worth of their yearly donations. Announcing such a large refund would have been picked up by major media outlets, yet none have reported on it. Nor could a statement to that effect be found on the faith’s website. In fact, the online donation page explicitly states that “donations are a free-will offering and cannot be refunded.”
Contained within the “General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” a guide for church leaders, are rules governing tithing, including rule number 34.4.9 which states tithes and other contributions cannot be refunded.
“The essence of all such contributions is that they are freewill offerings, made without reservation of purpose, retention of control, ownership in any form, or expectation of any benefit by the donor other than the Lord’s blessings,” part of the rule reads. “It is therefore improper to refund contributions given to the Church.”
The claim appears to stem from a fabricated letter that circulated among African news websites, some of whom have previously published misinformation.


thedailycaller--2020-06-28--Honoring The Sacrifices Of American Heroes: Tim Kennedy

Tim Kennedy , a Green Beret in the United States Army , spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about his experience in the military , what America ’ s Independence Day means to him and advice for future generations .
“ I don ’ t know if I could like give you a single instance , ” Kennedy said .
“ What I have is these collective ideas that were built over time like the brotherhood , the guys standing next to us , how important they are.
” Kennedy described going to baptisms , birthday parties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would eventually serve alongside , and the “ do the most horrible thing a man can do which is fight another man.
” “ The only way it is bearable is the guy next to you , ” he added .
Kennedy reflected on the positive changes on people ’ s lives he saw while serving , such as “ protecting people , seeing their lives get better , ” and “ after Saddam fell and Iraq that was in shambles become this like beautiful , prosperous nation for awhile until ISIS came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The 4th of July is only a few days away and Kennedy spoke about what the day means to him as well as what being an American means to him .
“ You go back to 1776 and you see the struggle for democracy and you see the struggle for freedom , ” Kennedy said .
“ Every single war and conflict since then , and every single struggle from the Civil Rights to even what we ’ re going through now , it ’ s America refining itself.
” In relation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , Kennedy said , “ it ’ s somebody that can live free , it ’ s somebody that realizes how special this idea of freedom is and how important it is .
I think an American will fight to the nail to see that realized and to see that extended to other people.
” Kennedy encouraged future generations to “ not be scared of the hard stuff ” because “ hard times make hard men and hard men make great times.
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Tim Kennedy, a Green Beret in the United States Army, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about his experience in the military, what America’s Independence Day means to him and advice for future generations.
“I don’t know if I could like give you a single instance,” Kennedy said. “What I have is these collective ideas that were built over time like the brotherhood, the guys standing next to us, how important they are.”
Kennedy described going to baptisms, birthday parties, and backyard barbeques with guys he would eventually serve alongside, and the “do the most horrible thing a man can do which is fight another man.”
“The only way it is bearable is the guy next to you,” he added.
Kennedy reflected on the positive changes on people’s lives he saw while serving, such as “protecting people, seeing their lives get better,” and “after Saddam fell and Iraq that was in shambles become this like beautiful, prosperous nation for awhile until ISIS came then we had to kick their butt.”
The 4th of July is only a few days away and Kennedy spoke about what the day means to him as well as what being an American means to him.
“You go back to 1776 and you see the struggle for democracy and you see the struggle for freedom,” Kennedy said. “Every single war and conflict since then, and every single struggle from the Civil Rights to even what we’re going through now, it’s America refining itself.”
In relation to what being an American means to him, Kennedy said, “it’s somebody that can live free, it’s somebody that realizes how special this idea of freedom is and how important it is. I think an American will fight to the nail to see that realized and to see that extended to other people.”
Kennedy encouraged future generations to “not be scared of the hard stuff” because “hard times make hard men and hard men make great times.” (RELATED: Washington D.C.’s Lincoln Statue Still Standing After Protesters Vowed To Remove It)
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thedailycaller--2020-06-28--‘Political Agenda Of The Radical Left’: Pence Refuses To Say ‘Black Lives Matter’ During CBS Intervi

‘Political Agenda Of The Radical Left’: Pence Refuses To Say ‘Black Lives Matter’ During CBS Interview

Vice President Mike Pence declined to say the words “ black lives matter ” Sunday when pressed by CBS host John Dickerson , instead insisting that “ all lives matter.
” During an interview on CBS ’ s “ Face the Nation , ” Dickerson told Pence that the phrase is something “ protesters would like to hear ” from leaders .
“ You won ’ t say that .
Why ?
” he asked .
Insisting that he has been “ inspired by the example of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. ” throughout his life and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledged that the current political platform of the Black Lives Matter movement is “ really a hard issue for me.
” “ And as a pro-life American , I also believe that all life matters , born and unborn , ” he said .
“ But what I see in the leaders of the black lives matter movement is a political agenda of the radical left that would defund the police … ” “ Leave that out of it .
Just the phrase … ” Dickerson interrupted , attempting to get Pence to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tear down monuments , that would press a radical left agenda and support calls for the kind of violence that has beset the very communities that they say that they ’ re advocating for , ” Pence continued .
( RELATED : Larry Elder Rips Black Lives Matter : ‘ All About Transferring Property From White People To Black People ’ ) “ I ’ ve literally met with African American leaders around this country , and in the national capital area , who made it clear to us they want law and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ streets , ” Pence said .
“ John , I really believe that all lives matter , and that ’ s where the heart of the American people lies .
”

Vice President Mike Pence declined to say the words “black lives matter” Sunday when pressed by CBS host John Dickerson, instead insisting that “all lives matter.”
During an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Dickerson told Pence that the phrase is something “protesters would like to hear” from leaders.
“You won’t say that. Why?” he asked.
WATCH:
Insisting that he has been “inspired by the example of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” throughout his life and has campaigned for civil rights, Pence acknowledged that the current political platform of the Black Lives Matter movement is “really a hard issue for me.”
“And as a pro-life American, I also believe that all life matters, born and unborn,” he said. “But what I see in the leaders of the black lives matter movement is a political agenda of the radical left that would defund the police …”
“Leave that out of it. Just the phrase …” Dickerson interrupted, attempting to get Pence to say the words.
“That would tear down monuments, that would press a radical left agenda and support calls for the kind of violence that has beset the very communities that they say that they’re advocating for,” Pence continued. (RELATED: Larry Elder Rips Black Lives Matter: ‘All About Transferring Property From White People To Black People’)
“But, sir …” Dickerson interjected, but Pence pressed through.
“I’ve literally met with African American leaders around this country, and in the national capital area, who made it clear to us they want law and order, they want peace in our streets,” Pence said.
“So you won’t say black lives matter?” Dickerson asked.
“John, I really believe that all lives matter, and that’s where the heart of the American people lies.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-28--FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims To Show A Member Of The Proud Boys At A Michigan Protest

An image shared on Facebook claims to show a member of the Proud Boys at a protest in the Michigan Capitol building .
The image misidentifies the man .
It shows Brian Cash , a local Michigan flooring installer .
Social media users started sharing the image last month after a protest against coronavirus restrictions at the Michigan Capitol building .
In the photo , a bearded man appears to be yelling while standing in close proximity to two masked police officers .
“ This is Rob Cantrell , ” claims the caption .
“ He lives in Los Angeles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is being paid to attend the protests such as the one in Michigan yesterday .
Trump says these are good people .
This is the face of MAGA .
Spread their shame.
” Rob Cantrall led an Oregon chapter of Proud Boys , an organization of self-proclaimed “ western chauvinists , ” according to BBC News .
The Southern Poverty Law Center has called the men ’ s organization a “ hate group.
” But the man pictured is not Cantrall .
( RELATED : Did Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer Authorize ‘ Lethal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stay-At-Home Order ? )
The photo actually shows Cash , a flooring installer from New Hudson , Michigan , according to the Detroit Free Press .
Agence France-Presse photographer Jeff Kowalsky took the photo of Cash , who described himself as a marijuana activist , on April 30 .
Cash told the Detroit Free Press that he didn ’ t know who Cantrall was at first , but became upset with being associated with someone he called a “ racist ” after doing research .

An image shared on Facebook claims to show a member of the Proud Boys at a protest in the Michigan Capitol building.
Verdict: False
The image misidentifies the man. It shows Brian Cash, a local Michigan flooring installer.
Fact Check:
Social media users started sharing the image last month after a protest against coronavirus restrictions at the Michigan Capitol building. In the photo, a bearded man appears to be yelling while standing in close proximity to two masked police officers.
“This is Rob Cantrell,” claims the caption. “He lives in Los Angeles. He is a white supremacist who is being paid to attend the protests such as the one in Michigan yesterday. Trump says these are good people. This is the face of MAGA. Spread their shame.”
Rob Cantrall led an Oregon chapter of Proud Boys, an organization of self-proclaimed “western chauvinists,” according to BBC News. The Southern Poverty Law Center has called the men’s organization a “hate group.” But the man pictured is not Cantrall. (RELATED: Did Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Authorize ‘Lethal Force’ To Enforce Michigan’s Stay-At-Home Order?)
The photo actually shows Cash, a flooring installer from New Hudson, Michigan, according to the Detroit Free Press. Agence France-Presse photographer Jeff Kowalsky took the photo of Cash, who described himself as a marijuana activist, on April 30.
Cash told the Detroit Free Press that he didn’t know who Cantrall was at first, but became upset with being associated with someone he called a “racist” after doing research.


thedailycaller--2020-06-28--FACT CHECK: Does This Image Show A Real Exchange Between Costco And Customers On Facebook?

An image shared on Facebook over 2,500 times purportedly shows an exchange between Costco and two customers .
The Facebook post , which sports the caption “ Costco wins the day , ” appears to show a screen grab of another Facebook post from a user named Sharon .
Her last name is not visible .
“ I will not shop at Costco until you remove your mandatory mask rule !
” the user purportedly wrote .
Her comment seems to reference the wholesale retailer ’ s requirement that customers wear face coverings while in Costco stores to help curb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replied , “ Thank you for taking such a brave stand , Sharon .
We look forward to the documentary they will make about you some day.
” “ Wow , not a very professional response Costco !
” reads a supposed response from another Facebook user named Jack .
“ Looks like I will be getting a membership refund myself !
IT SHOULD BE A CHOICE !
” “ We ’ ve chosen not to refund you , ” Costco purportedly said in response .
( RELATED : Did Walmart Introduce A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus Pandemic ? )
But Costco never posted the pictured comments .
Palmer , a comedian who parodies customer service responses , actually created the exchange , he confirmed in a Facebook direct message to the Daily Caller .
He posted the fake exchange to his satirical Facebook page Hope This Helps on May 6 .
This isn ’ t the first time one of Palmer ’ s creations has gone viral .
In 2018 , he created a fake Facebook page for the City of Atlanta that got shut down after he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroy Stone Mountain , according to BuzzFeed News .
Other examples of Palmer impersonating organizations such as the City of Los Angeles and Home Depot can be found on his website .

An image shared on Facebook over 2,500 times purportedly shows an exchange between Costco and two customers.
Verdict: False
Comedian Ben Palmer created the satirical exchange as a joke.
Fact Check:
The Facebook post, which sports the caption “Costco wins the day,” appears to show a screen grab of another Facebook post from a user named Sharon. Her last name is not visible.
“I will not shop at Costco until you remove your mandatory mask rule!” the user purportedly wrote. Her comment seems to reference the wholesale retailer’s requirement that customers wear face coverings while in Costco stores to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
Costco allegedly replied, “Thank you for taking such a brave stand, Sharon. We look forward to the documentary they will make about you some day.”
“Wow, not a very professional response Costco!” reads a supposed response from another Facebook user named Jack. “Looks like I will be getting a membership refund myself! IT SHOULD BE A CHOICE!”
“We’ve chosen not to refund you,” Costco purportedly said in response. (RELATED: Did Walmart Introduce A Staggered Shopping Schedule By Age Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic?)
But Costco never posted the pictured comments. Palmer, a comedian who parodies customer service responses, actually created the exchange, he confirmed in a Facebook direct message to the Daily Caller. He posted the fake exchange to his satirical Facebook page Hope This Helps on May 6.
This isn’t the first time one of Palmer’s creations has gone viral. In 2018, he created a fake Facebook page for the City of Atlanta that got shut down after he announced that the city was going to destroy Stone Mountain, according to BuzzFeed News.
Other examples of Palmer impersonating organizations such as the City of Los Angeles and Home Depot can be found on his website.


thedailycaller--2020-06-28--BERRYHILL: We Absolutely Need Presidential Debates In 2020

In one of the more predictable moves of the 2020 campaign cycle , Democrats have now advanced to the “ we don ’ t really need debates ” stage of the election season .
You could see it coming from a mile away .
It was as inevitable as Nancy Pelosi supporting the movement to take down statues of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington .
Never mind that debates help give voters an opportunity to hear the candidate ’ s stance on a variety of issues across the board and give voters an opportunity to truly contrast the two candidates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1960 between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy was the first televised debate and it gave voters quite the contrast , as those listening on radio thought Nixon won but those able to observe the candidates on TV were more favorable to Kennedy .
Yet , the contrast between candidates was perhaps never more evident than during the 2016 debates with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump .
This year ’ s debates could likely challenge those 2016 debates when it comes to highlighting just how different the two candidates are .
The 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ultimate showman , could put on a performance .
Meanwhile , Joe Biden struggles to make it through scripted speeches on a teleprompter without fumbling , leaving it extremely unlikely he will be able to survive a 2-plus hour unscripted debate without multiple gaffes .
In fact , the biggest issue facing Trump during these debates might be exercising self-restraint , so as to not embarrass Biden so badly that he becomes a sympathetic figure to viewers .
However , citizens deserved to have an informed choice .
Part of that informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the candidates .
If the candidate has trouble functioning in a debate , how can we expect that person to perform under extreme pressure and stress on a worldwide stage ?
Not only is there much to glean from how a candidate performs on the debate stage , there are still crucial questions Biden has to answer for the American public .
For example , he ’ ll have to answer for his record on criminal justice .
Despite being a surrogate for today ’ s woke mob , Biden will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a crime bill that is responsible for putting tens of thousands of minorities in jail for minor offenses .
He ’ ll have to go on the record with his stance on the removal of statues for individuals like Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln that the mob has been removing without restraint or Democratic opposition .
Biden will also have some explaining to do on his position as it relates to China and answer for the profits received by his son , Hunter .
He ’ ll have to explain to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Green New Deal that will destroy jobs in their state .
These only scratch the surface when it comes to questions Biden has yet to answer .
Normally , Democrats would be able to coach a candidate on how to respond to those questions and thus mitigate any of the potential damage .
But Biden is not any regular candidate .
He will be exposed on a debate stage where he isn ’ t surrounded by handlers , advisors , and consultants – that ’ s exactly why Democrats are so averse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Trump is as sharp and quick-witted as ever .
Sending Biden , who can be a hothead and often struggles to string thoughts together , out on a debate stage with Trump could end up being like sending livestock out for slaughter .
It ’ s obvious why Democrats are now angling for no debates .
They believe their best chance to win this election is by minimizing Biden ’ s exposure to the public .
What else could explain the fact he hasn ’ t held a press conference in more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a candidate from the public for as long as possible leading up to the election really an acceptable strategy for electing an American president ?
The American people deserve to see how candidates perform in real-time on a debate stage .
To its credit , the Biden campaign ’ s official stance is that Joe Biden will participate in three debates .
But just as was the case with Nixon in the 1960 debates , the contrast presented in the 2020 debates might make Biden wish he would have stayed in his basement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lawyer , political strategist and former Capitol Hill staffer .
You can follow him on Twitter @ EvBerryhill .

In one of the more predictable moves of the 2020 campaign cycle, Democrats have now advanced to the “we don’t really need debates” stage of the election season. You could see it coming from a mile away. It was as inevitable as Nancy Pelosi supporting the movement to take down statues of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.
Never mind that debates help give voters an opportunity to hear the candidate’s stance on a variety of issues across the board and give voters an opportunity to truly contrast the two candidates.
The first official presidential debate in 1960 between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy was the first televised debate and it gave voters quite the contrast, as those listening on radio thought Nixon won but those able to observe the candidates on TV were more favorable to Kennedy.
Yet, the contrast between candidates was perhaps never more evident than during the 2016 debates with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
This year’s debates could likely challenge those 2016 debates when it comes to highlighting just how different the two candidates are.
The 2016 debates were a stage where Trump, the ultimate showman, could put on a performance. Meanwhile, Joe Biden struggles to make it through scripted speeches on a teleprompter without fumbling, leaving it extremely unlikely he will be able to survive a 2-plus hour unscripted debate without multiple gaffes.
In fact, the biggest issue facing Trump during these debates might be exercising self-restraint, so as to not embarrass Biden so badly that he becomes a sympathetic figure to viewers.
However, citizens deserved to have an informed choice. Part of that informed choice includes viewing live the cognitive functions of the candidates. If the candidate has trouble functioning in a debate, how can we expect that person to perform under extreme pressure and stress on a worldwide stage?
Not only is there much to glean from how a candidate performs on the debate stage, there are still crucial questions Biden has to answer for the American public.
For example, he’ll have to answer for his record on criminal justice. Despite being a surrogate for today’s woke mob, Biden will have to answer for his role in authoring a crime bill that is responsible for putting tens of thousands of minorities in jail for minor offenses. He’ll have to go on the record with his stance on the removal of statues for individuals like Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln that the mob has been removing without restraint or Democratic opposition.
Biden will also have some explaining to do on his position as it relates to China and answer for the profits received by his son, Hunter. He’ll have to explain to people in Pennsylvania and Michigan why he supports the Green New Deal that will destroy jobs in their state. These only scratch the surface when it comes to questions Biden has yet to answer.
Normally, Democrats would be able to coach a candidate on how to respond to those questions and thus mitigate any of the potential damage. But Biden is not any regular candidate.
He will be exposed on a debate stage where he isn’t surrounded by handlers, advisors, and consultants – that’s exactly why Democrats are so averse to these debates ever taking place.
President Trump is as sharp and quick-witted as ever. Sending Biden, who can be a hothead and often struggles to string thoughts together, out on a debate stage with Trump could end up being like sending livestock out for slaughter.
It’s obvious why Democrats are now angling for no debates. They believe their best chance to win this election is by minimizing Biden’s exposure to the public. What else could explain the fact he hasn’t held a press conference in more than 80 days? But is sheltering a candidate from the public for as long as possible leading up to the election really an acceptable strategy for electing an American president?
The American people deserve to see how candidates perform in real-time on a debate stage. To its credit, the Biden campaign’s official stance is that Joe Biden will participate in three debates. But just as was the case with Nixon in the 1960 debates, the contrast presented in the 2020 debates might make Biden wish he would have stayed in his basement a little longer.
Evan Berryhill is a lawyer, political strategist and former Capitol Hill staffer.


thedailycaller--2020-06-28--John Bolton Slaps Down Chuck Todd’s Theory That Trump Is ‘Afraid To Make Putin Mad’

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton shot down a theory that NBC News host Chuck Todd floated during an interview Sunday regarding President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin .
“ Do you think that the president is afraid to make Putin mad because maybe Putin did help him win the election and he doesn ’ t want to make him mad for 2020 ?
” Todd asked Bolton during an interview on NBC ’ s “ Meet the Press.
” “ Honestly , I don ’ t think there ’ s evidence for that , and I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one hand to say the Russia collusion theory was true which some opponents of Trump still can ’ t let go of , ” Bolton replied .
Todd had asked Bolton about reports that Trump was briefed in March on intelligence that a Russian spy unit was paying bounties to the Taliban to target U.S. and Western troops stationed in Afghanistan .
The New York Times reported that the White House has not retaliated against the Russian government .
Trump denied on Twitter on Sunday that he , Vice President Mike Pence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meadows were briefed on the intelligence .
He did not address whether the intelligence is accurate .
John Ratcliffe , the director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence , said in a statement Saturday that Trump was not provided the information cited in the Times report .
( RELATED : Chuck Todd Apologizes On Air For Playing Deceptively Edited Clip Of William Barr ) Bolton , who left the White House in September 2019 and has written a scathing review of Trump in his forthcoming memoir , indicated he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian bounties were accurate .
Bolton criticized Trump in the interview for being defensive of Russia , and accepting Putin ’ s denials that the Kremlin meddled in the 2016 election .
Trump has waffled during his tenure on whether he believes that Russia interfered in the election , sometimes saying that he accepts the assessment of U.S. intelligence agencies , and other times saying that he believes Putin .
Bolton said that he does not know why Trump is defensive of Putin , but he doubts that it is because the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as many Democrats have suggested .
“ So why is the president so defensive about Putin ?
I don ’ t — as I say , I don ’ t read anything into it necessarily .
If I had evidence I would reveal it .
I just don ’ t know what to say other than he likes dealing with strong , authoritarian figures , ” Bolton said .
He said that whether Trump would have been briefed on the intelligence would depend on the level of confidence that U.S. intelligence officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depends on what the level of confidence in the intelligence is , I tried during my tenure at my White House to read as much intelligence as I could .
That doesn ’ t mean I passed all of it on to Trump and others , ” Bolton said .
“ I think it ’ s important to understand there needs to be a filter for any president , maybe particularly for this president .
There ’ s obviously more to this story , but it is remarkable to say that the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say he doesn ’ t know anything about it.
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Former National Security Adviser John Bolton shot down a theory that NBC News host Chuck Todd floated during an interview Sunday regarding President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Do you think that the president is afraid to make Putin mad because maybe Putin did help him win the election and he doesn’t want to make him mad for 2020?” Todd asked Bolton during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
“Honestly, I don’t think there’s evidence for that, and I think it’s a mistake on the one hand to say the Russia collusion theory was true which some opponents of Trump still can’t let go of,” Bolton replied.
Todd had asked Bolton about reports that Trump was briefed in March on intelligence that a Russian spy unit was paying bounties to the Taliban to target U.S. and Western troops stationed in Afghanistan.
The New York Times reported that the White House has not retaliated against the Russian government.
Trump denied on Twitter on Sunday that he, Vice President Mike Pence, or White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows were briefed on the intelligence. He did not address whether the intelligence is accurate. John Ratcliffe, the director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, said in a statement Saturday that Trump was not provided the information cited in the Times report. (RELATED: Chuck Todd Apologizes On Air For Playing Deceptively Edited Clip Of William Barr)
Bolton, who left the White House in September 2019 and has written a scathing review of Trump in his forthcoming memoir, indicated he had no insight into whether the reports of Russian bounties were accurate.
Bolton criticized Trump in the interview for being defensive of Russia, and accepting Putin’s denials that the Kremlin meddled in the 2016 election. Trump has waffled during his tenure on whether he believes that Russia interfered in the election, sometimes saying that he accepts the assessment of U.S. intelligence agencies, and other times saying that he believes Putin.
Bolton said that he does not know why Trump is defensive of Putin, but he doubts that it is because the Russian leader has something on his American counterpart, as many Democrats have suggested.
“So why is the president so defensive about Putin? I don’t — as I say, I don’t read anything into it necessarily. If I had evidence I would reveal it. I just don’t know what to say other than he likes dealing with strong, authoritarian figures,” Bolton said.
He said that whether Trump would have been briefed on the intelligence would depend on the level of confidence that U.S. intelligence officials had in the information.
“It depends on what the level of confidence in the intelligence is, I tried during my tenure at my White House to read as much intelligence as I could. That doesn’t mean I passed all of it on to Trump and others,” Bolton said.
“I think it’s important to understand there needs to be a filter for any president, maybe particularly for this president. There’s obviously more to this story, but it is remarkable to say that the president is going out of his way to say he doesn’t know anything about it.”
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thedailycaller--2020-06-28--FACT CHECK: Did A Black Lives Matter Flyer Call White People ‘The Enemy’?

The flyer appears to be fabricated .
A representative of Black Lives Matter denied the flyer came from the organization .
Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the U.S. after George Floyd , a 46-year-old Black man , died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25 according to BBC News .
One image shared on Facebook claims to show a flyer from Black Lives Matter reading , “ Attention White men women and children .
You are the enemy !
” The flyer goes on to claim that the organization “ will not stop until there are more white homicides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that all white people must be sent to “ re-education camps.
” But the flyer is inconsistent with the values the Black Lives Matter movement describes on its website .
There is no mention of white people being considered an enemy of the group , rather Black Lives Matter says it fights for justice for all people .
“ We acknowledge , respect , and celebrate differences and commonalities , ” the movement ’ s website reads .
“ We work vigorously for freedom and justice for Black people and , by extension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website mention sending white people to “ re-education ” camps or any of the flyer ’ s other claims .
( RELATED : Do Donations Made Through A Link On The Black Lives Matter Website Go Directly To Democratic Candidates ? )
A main organizer for Black Lives Matter DC , Makia Green , confirmed the flyers were unrelated to the organization .
“ This is not a genuine flyer from our organization , ” said Green in an email to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ This is a false claim.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fake flyer , images of it have been shared by a social media user associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory and another account referencing “ All Lives Matter , ” a phrase some have used in an attempt to delegitimize the Black Lives Matter movement .
This is not the first time divisive statements and calls to violence have been misattributed to the movement .
The Evening Telegram reported June 12 that a fake Black Lives Matter flyer found in Dundee , Scotland , called for white people to be killed .
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An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a Black Lives Matter flyer calling white people “the enemy.”
Verdict: False
The flyer appears to be fabricated. A representative of Black Lives Matter denied the flyer came from the organization.
Fact Check:
Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the U.S. after George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25 according to BBC News.
One image shared on Facebook claims to show a flyer from Black Lives Matter reading, “Attention White men women and children. You are the enemy!” The flyer goes on to claim that the organization “will not stop until there are more white homicides then (sic) black” and that all white people must be sent to “re-education camps.”
But the flyer is inconsistent with the values the Black Lives Matter movement describes on its website. There is no mention of white people being considered an enemy of the group, rather Black Lives Matter says it fights for justice for all people.
“We acknowledge, respect, and celebrate differences and commonalities,” the movement’s website reads. “We work vigorously for freedom and justice for Black people and, by extension, all people.”
Nor does the website mention sending white people to “re-education” camps or any of the flyer’s other claims. (RELATED: Do Donations Made Through A Link On The Black Lives Matter Website Go Directly To Democratic Candidates?)
A main organizer for Black Lives Matter DC, Makia Green, confirmed the flyers were unrelated to the organization.
“This is not a genuine flyer from our organization,” said Green in an email to the Daily Caller News Foundation. “This is a false claim.”
While it remains unclear who created the fake flyer, images of it have been shared by a social media user associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory and another account referencing “All Lives Matter,” a phrase some have used in an attempt to delegitimize the Black Lives Matter movement.
This is not the first time divisive statements and calls to violence have been misattributed to the movement. The Evening Telegram reported June 12 that a fake Black Lives Matter flyer found in Dundee, Scotland, called for white people to be killed.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-28--EXCLUSIVE: 24-Year-Old Madison Cawthorn Opens Up About His GOP Primary Win In NC, His Love Life And

EXCLUSIVE: 24-Year-Old Madison Cawthorn Opens Up About His GOP Primary Win In NC, His Love Life And More

Madison Cawthorn , the 24-year-old who won the Republican primary runoff in North Carolina ’ s 11th Congressional District , opened up to the Daily Caller ’ s Stephanie Hamill about his win , his recent phone call with President Donald Trump , his personal life and more .
Cawthorn received 65 % of the vote against Trump-backed candidate Lynda Bennett , and he will now face off against Democrat Moe Davis in November .
( RELATED : 24-Year-Old Madison Cawthorn Wins GOP Nomination For Mark Meadows ’ s Seat In Stunning Upset . )
If Cawthorn wins , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever elected to Congress .
“ We need to rise up to the challenge if we want to give our children a better world and want them to be proud of us , ” Cawthorn said .
“ We need to not be afraid to step up and take a fight to the corruption that ’ s in this world.
” As for his love life , Cawthorn is engaged to Cristina Bayardelle .
During the interview he recounted how he met his future wife .
He also opened up about his favorite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and working out .
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Madison Cawthorn, the 24-year-old who won the Republican primary runoff in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, opened up to the Daily Caller’s Stephanie Hamill about his win, his recent phone call with President Donald Trump, his personal life and more.
Cawthorn received 65% of the vote against Trump-backed candidate Lynda Bennett, and he will now face off against Democrat Moe Davis in November. (RELATED: 24-Year-Old Madison Cawthorn Wins GOP Nomination For Mark Meadows’s Seat In Stunning Upset.)
If Cawthorn wins, he would be one of the youngest people ever elected to Congress.
“We need to rise up to the challenge if we want to give our children a better world and want them to be proud of us,” Cawthorn said. “We need to not be afraid to step up and take a fight to the corruption that’s in this world.”
As for his love life, Cawthorn is engaged to Cristina Bayardelle.
During the interview he recounted how he met his future wife.
He also opened up about his favorite hobbies which include French cooking, hunting and working out.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-28--‘They Get Things Wrong From Time To Time’: Bolton Jabs At Media Over Russian Bounty Claims

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton jabbed at media over recent reports that Russia had paid Afghan terrorists a bounty for targeting Americans .
Bolton , who made an appearance Sunday on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union ” with Jake Tapper , suggested that it was important to remember that media got things wrong from time to time .
( RELATED : ‘ Let Me Finish !
’ : John Bolton Fires Back When Sunny Hostin Blames Him For Trump Remaining In Office ) Tapper began the segment by asking Bolton about reports — from the New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Post — that Russians had been “ offering bounty to terrorists in Afghanistan if they kill coalition troops including Americans.
” Bolton immediately put the burden on media , saying , “ Well , look , I think first we have to stress there is much we don ’ t know about this and with all due respect to the highly esteemed news services you mentioned , they get things wrong from time to time.
” Bolton went on to lay out the situation , saying that it was not news that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Syria , Iraq and other places .
Bolton ’ s conclusion raised questions about the veracity of the reports once more .
“ If it is true , underline if , they are paying surrogates to kill Americans , this is one of the most serious matters I think that has arisen in the Trump Administration , ” he said .

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton jabbed at media over recent reports that Russia had paid Afghan terrorists a bounty for targeting Americans.
Bolton, who made an appearance Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Jake Tapper, suggested that it was important to remember that media got things wrong from time to time. (RELATED: ‘Let Me Finish!’: John Bolton Fires Back When Sunny Hostin Blames Him For Trump Remaining In Office)
WATCH:
Tapper began the segment by asking Bolton about reports — from the New York Times, CNN and the Washington Post — that Russians had been “offering bounty to terrorists in Afghanistan if they kill coalition troops including Americans.”
Bolton immediately put the burden on media, saying, “Well, look, I think first we have to stress there is much we don’t know about this and with all due respect to the highly esteemed news services you mentioned, they get things wrong from time to time.”
Bolton went on to lay out the situation, saying that it was not news that the Russians wanted American troops out of Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and other places.
Bolton’s conclusion raised questions about the veracity of the reports once more. “If it is true, underline if, they are paying surrogates to kill Americans, this is one of the most serious matters I think that has arisen in the Trump Administration,” he said.


thedailycaller--2020-06-28--UFC President Dana White Shares The 1st Look At Fight Island In Abu Dhabi

Fight Island in Abu Dhabi looks like it ’ s going to be awesome .
UFC president Dana White shared the first look of the venue on Yas Island for fans Saturday , and it ’ s pretty incredible .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) There ’ s an octagon set up on the water and surrounded by sand .
Give it a look below .
Some people tried to tamp down the hype surrounding Fight Island ahead of UFC 251 , but I always knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now have an idea what Fight Island will look like , and it looks incredible .
White didn ’ t disappoint at all .
It ’ s too bad the foreign venue only exists because of the coronavirus pandemic .
If there was a UFC fight on a beach in America , I ’ d go in a heartbeat .
It ’ d be absolutely awesome .
I ’ d be so juiced to be hammering beers , breathing the warm weather air and watching some people crack skulls .
Unfortunately , Fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but at least it ’ s going to look awesome for those of us watching the PPV on TV .
Make sure to check out UFC 251 July 11 .
It ’ s going to be a great night .

Fight Island in Abu Dhabi looks like it’s going to be awesome.
UFC president Dana White shared the first look of the venue on Yas Island for fans Saturday, and it’s pretty incredible. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
There’s an octagon set up on the water and surrounded by sand. Give it a look below.
Dana White shows a first look at UFC Fight Island. (via @danawhite) The Octagon on the Yas Island beach is set up for fighters to train for their July fights. ???? https://t.co/S9hx0nYui2 pic.twitter.com/CNWF7zC8WK — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 28, 2020
Some people tried to tamp down the hype surrounding Fight Island ahead of UFC 251, but I always knew White would deliver.
Well, we now have an idea what Fight Island will look like, and it looks incredible. White didn’t disappoint at all.
.@danawhite revealed details on “Fight Island” for #UFC251 on July 11. @espnmma ???? Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
???? Octagon on the beach
???? Private training, hotel facilities
???? Three title fights pic.twitter.com/V6Fk3N80fw — First Take (@FirstTake) June 9, 2020
It’s too bad the foreign venue only exists because of the coronavirus pandemic. If there was a UFC fight on a beach in America, I’d go in a heartbeat.
It’d be absolutely awesome. I’d be so juiced to be hammering beers, breathing the warm weather air and watching some people crack skulls.
Unfortunately, Fight Island won’t really have that, but at least it’s going to look awesome for those of us watching the PPV on TV.
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Make sure to check out UFC 251 July 11. It’s going to be a great night.


thedailycaller--2020-06-28--Margot Robbie Will Star In A New ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Movie

Margot Robbie is joining the “ Pirates of the Caribbean ” universe .
According to The Hollywood Reporter , the star actress will be the face of the new film in the iconic series .
Johnny Depp has since left the “ Pirates ” saga .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) THR added that the movie with Robbie “ is not intended to be a spinoff , ” but will be an “ original story with new characters under the Pirates moniker.
” Outside of that information , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
I love this casting decision from Disney .
Margot Robbie is an absolute star .
Has she ever been in a bad movie ?
I think the answer to that is no .
All Margot Robbie does is make hits around the clock , and now she ’ s bringing her talents to the “ Pirates ” universe .
If that doesn ’ t have you excited , then you don ’ t know great content when you see it .
While it ’ s truly unfortunate Depp is done with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubt at all that Robbie will be incredibly successful as the face of the series .
She ’ s an absolute smoke , is incredibly talented and moves the needle in a major way .
I can ’ t think of too many people who would be a better choice .
Make sure to keep checking back for more updates on the new “ Pirates ” movie when we have them .
I ’ m amped to see what we get out of Robbie .

Margot Robbie is joining the “Pirates of the Caribbean” universe.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the star actress will be the face of the new film in the iconic series. Johnny Depp has since left the “Pirates” saga. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
THR added that the movie with Robbie “is not intended to be a spinoff,” but will be an “original story with new characters under the Pirates moniker.” Outside of that information, plot details aren’t known right now.
I love this casting decision from Disney. Margot Robbie is an absolute star. Has she ever been in a bad movie? I think the answer to that is no.
All Margot Robbie does is make hits around the clock, and now she’s bringing her talents to the “Pirates” universe.
If that doesn’t have you excited, then you don’t know great content when you see it.
While it’s truly unfortunate Depp is done with “Pirates,” I have no doubt at all that Robbie will be incredibly successful as the face of the series.
She’s an absolute smoke, is incredibly talented and moves the needle in a major way. I can’t think of too many people who would be a better choice.
Make sure to keep checking back for more updates on the new “Pirates” movie when we have them. I’m amped to see what we get out of Robbie.