truepundit--2020-06-01--Minneapolis Mayor Says ‘Looting Unacceptable,’ Then Allows Sacking of Police Station for ‘Public Saf

Minneapolis Mayor Says ‘Looting Unacceptable,’ Then Allows Sacking of Police Station for ‘Public Safety’

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says there was “ imminent threat of danger , ” which is why he allowed rioters to torch , sack , and loot the Third Precinct police station late Thursday night .
For “ public safety , ” of course .
Frey has overseen the sacking of an entire section of Minneapolis near the police station .
Rioters have caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage by burning , stealing , and vandalizing in the name of honoring the memory of George Floyd .
Floyd died in police custody last Sunday .
Recordings show a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his knee on Floyd ’ s neck even though Floyd begged him to stop because he couldn ’ t breathe .
On Friday , the city announced that the officer had been arrested .
Since then , millions of dollars in property has been destroyed , burned , and looted by grief-stricken arsonists .
The Target was stripped clean by “ grieving ” rioters .
The mayor told reporters at a middle-of-the-night presser , “ What we have seen in the past several hours and the past several nights in terms of looting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will not tolerate it , ” according to Bring Me the News .
He ordered police to stand down , to retreat from the Minneapolis cop shop and “ sacrifice it ” because Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says there was “imminent threat of danger,” which is why he allowed rioters to torch, sack, and loot the Third Precinct police station late Thursday night. For “public safety,” of course.
Frey has overseen the sacking of an entire section of Minneapolis near the police station. Rioters have caused hundreds of millions of dollars of damage by burning, stealing, and vandalizing in the name of honoring the memory of George Floyd.
Floyd died in police custody last Sunday. Recordings show a police officer from the Third Precinct keeping his knee on Floyd’s neck even though Floyd begged him to stop because he couldn’t breathe. On Friday, the city announced that the officer had been arrested.
Since then, millions of dollars in property has been destroyed, burned, and looted by grief-stricken arsonists. The Target was stripped clean by “grieving” rioters.
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The mayor told reporters at a middle-of-the-night presser, “What we have seen in the past several hours and the past several nights in terms of looting is unacceptable. Our communities cannot and will not tolerate it,” according to Bring Me the News.
He ordered police to stand down, to retreat from the Minneapolis cop shop and “sacrifice it” because
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Beijing Moves Forward With Anti-Democracy ‘Security Law’ in Hong Kong

HONG KONG/BEIJING ( Reuters ) – China ’ s parliament approved a decision on Thursday to go forward with national @ @ @ @ @ that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could erode its freedoms and @ @ @ @ @ global financial hub .
China says the legislation will aim to tackle secession , subversion @ @ @ @ @ in the city but the plan , unveiled in Beijing last week , triggered the @ @ @ @ @ Kong for months .
Riot police were out in force in Hong Kong as its @ @ @ @ @ legislation , a bill to criminalize disrespect of China ’ s national anthem , while @ @ @ @ @ pressure aimed at preserving the city ’ s autonomy .
Dozens of protesters gathered in @ @ @ @ @ slogans but there was no repeat of disturbances the previous day when police made 360 @ @ @ @ @ the streets in anger over the anthem bill and the national security legislation proposed by @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s parliament approved a decision on Thursday to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong that democracy activists in the city and Western countries fear could erode its freedoms and jeopardize its role as a global financial hub.
China says the legislation will aim to tackle secession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference in the city but the plan, unveiled in Beijing last week, triggered the first big protests in Hong Kong for months.
Riot police were out in force in Hong Kong as its lawmakers debated another piece of legislation, a bill to criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem, while the United States piled on pressure aimed at preserving the city’s autonomy.
Dozens of protesters gathered in a shopping mall to chant slogans but there was no repeat of disturbances the previous day when police made 360 arrests as thousands took to the streets in anger over the anthem bill and the national security legislation proposed by China. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--De Blasio Blames Trump For Riots, Saying President ‘Helped To Poison The Atmosphere’ (VIDEO)

Amid massive protests in cities across the country , many of which turned violent on Saturday night , New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said President Trump has “ helped to create this atmosphere.
” “ I can tell you this , and this is the blunt truth , the president of the United States helped to create this atmosphere , and that ’ s the tragedy here , ” the mayor said on Saturday .
“ It doesn ’ t matter what your party affiliation is , doesn ’ t matter what you think of President Trump , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tension and hatred and division since he came along .
It ’ s just a fact.
” “ And it ’ s not the reason for any specific act , but it has helped to poison the atmosphere .
So , we got ta ’ get back to leaders talking about unity.
” “ We always talk about respect for peaceful protest , respect for communities , respect for different points of view , and obviously that ’ s not been the tone set from the top in Washington , and that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re in this mess we ’ re in , ” de Blasio said .
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Amid massive protests in cities across the country, many of which turned violent on Saturday night, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said President Trump has “helped to create this atmosphere.”
“I can tell you this, and this is the blunt truth, the president of the United States helped to create this atmosphere, and that’s the tragedy here,” the mayor said on Saturday. “It doesn’t matter what your party affiliation is, doesn’t matter what you think of President Trump, there’s been an uptick in tension and hatred and division since he came along. It’s just a fact.”
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on protests: “This is the blunt truth. The president of the United States helped to create this atmosphere” https://t.co/0x8tHbwS8f pic.twitter.com/p58fI7Y2Zf — CBS News (@CBSNews) May 30, 2020
“And it’s not the reason for any specific act, but it has helped to poison the atmosphere. So, we gotta’ get back to leaders talking about unity.”
“We always talk about respect for peaceful protest, respect for communities, respect for different points of view, and obviously that’s not been the tone set from the top in Washington, and that’s one of the reasons we’re in this mess we’re in,” de Blasio said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--NASA astronauts board International Space Station in historic SpaceX mission

NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken boarded the International Space Station Sunday in the historic Demo-2 mission with SpaceX .
The hatch was opened at 1:02 p.m .
ET .
After making final preparations , the astronauts were warmly welcomed aboard the orbiting space lab by fellow NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy , commander of the Space Station ’ s Expedition 63 and Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner .
Behnken was the first to enter the space station .
The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft made its ‘ soft capture ’ docking with the International Space Station at 10:16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the orbiting space lab .
The space station was 262 statute miles above the border of northern China and Mongolia when the docking occurred .
“ Hard capture ” docking was complete at 10:28 am ET with the full docking sequence complete about two minutes later .
During a welcome ceremony , Hurley said that the mission can serve as an inspiration at a difficult time when the world has been battling the coronavirus pandemic .
“ This is just one effect , that we can show for the ages , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last few months , to kind of inspire , especially these young people in the United States , ” he said .
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NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken boarded the International Space Station Sunday in the historic Demo-2 mission with SpaceX.
The hatch was opened at 1:02 p.m. ET. After making final preparations, the astronauts were warmly welcomed aboard the orbiting space lab by fellow NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, commander of the Space Station’s Expedition 63 and Russian cosmonauts Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner. Behnken was the first to enter the space station.
The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft made its ‘soft capture’ docking with the International Space Station at 10:16 am ET after an almost 19-hour journey to the orbiting space lab. The space station was 262 statute miles above the border of northern China and Mongolia when the docking occurred. “Hard capture” docking was complete at 10:28 am ET with the full docking sequence complete about two minutes later.
During a welcome ceremony, Hurley said that the mission can serve as an inspiration at a difficult time when the world has been battling the coronavirus pandemic. “This is just one effect, that we can show for the ages, in this dark time that we have had over the last few months, to kind of inspire, especially these young people in the United States,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Tennessee Sen. Blackburn Warns Rioters: Expect A ‘Knock On Your Door From The FBI’

On Sunday , appearing on Fox News ’ “ America ’ s News HG ” with host Sandra Smith , GOP Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn issued a harsh warning to the instigators and perpetrators of violence and looting across the nation , stating that they should expect “ to get a knock on your door from the FBI.
” Smith triggered Blackburn ’ s remarks by noting that many of the peaceful protests around the nation after the death of George Floyd on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd ’ s neck had turned violent over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blackburn for her response , prompting Blackburn to say : It is heartbreaking to see this , and Sandra , as your previous guest was just saying , the Department of Justice , your state bureaus of investigation , they ’ re going to figure out who is behind all of this .
And I was listening to that interview I was thinking there ’ s been a lot said about contact tracing to do with coronavirus and contact tracers being hired .
Let me tell you something : That is nothing compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take place with all of these riots .
These people tried to go out the last couple of nights and burn down America , and I will tell you , law enforcement is going to figure out who organized it , who has put this money behind it to give these Antifa members what they need .
So if you ’ ve been on social media and you ’ ve been saying “ I know friends that went to the protest ; I know friends that went to the riots , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a knock on your door from the FBI or , in Tennessee , the TBI , and they ’ re going to want to know what you know .
As Fox News noted , “ Tennessee was among the many states which activated the National Guard over the weekend , as California , Georgia , Minnesota , Missouri , Nevada , Ohio , Texas , Utah and Washington state also called for such assistance while protests spiraled out of control.
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On Sunday, appearing on Fox News’ “America’s News HG” with host Sandra Smith, GOP Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn issued a harsh warning to the instigators and perpetrators of violence and looting across the nation, stating that they should expect “to get a knock on your door from the FBI.”
Smith triggered Blackburn’s remarks by noting that many of the peaceful protests around the nation after the death of George Floyd on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck had turned violent over the last few days. She asked Blackburn for her response, prompting Blackburn to say:
It is heartbreaking to see this, and Sandra, as your previous guest was just saying, the Department of Justice, your state bureaus of investigation, they’re going to figure out who is behind all of this. And I was listening to that interview I was thinking there’s been a lot said about contact tracing to do with coronavirus and contact tracers being hired. Let me tell you something: That is nothing compared to the contact tracing that is going to take place with all of these riots. These people tried to go out the last couple of nights and burn down America, and I will tell you, law enforcement is going to figure out who organized it, who has put this money behind it to give these Antifa members what they need.
So if you’ve been on social media and you’ve been saying “I know friends that went to the protest; I know friends that went to the riots,” you’re probably going to get a knock on your door from the FBI or, in Tennessee, the TBI, and they’re going to want to know what you know.
As Fox News noted, “Tennessee was among the many states which activated the National Guard over the weekend, as California, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Washington state also called for such assistance while protests spiraled out of control.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--CNN’s Van Jones: “Even the most well-intentioned white person has a virus in his or her brain” (VIDE

CNN’s Van Jones: “Even the most well-intentioned white person has a virus in his or her brain” (VIDEO)

CNN ’ s Van Jones on Friday accused all white people of being racist , saying , “ Even the most liberal , well-intentioned white person has a virus in his or her brain that can be activated at an instant.
” “ It ’ s not the racist white person who is in the Ku Klux Klan that we have to worry about .
It ’ s the white liberal Hillary Clinton supporter walking her dog in Central Park who would tell you right now , you know , people like that – ‘ oh , I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big deal to me , I see us all as the same , I give to charities.
’ But the minute she sees a black man who she does not respect or who she has a slight thought against , she weaponized race like she had been trained by the Aryan Nation .
A Klan member could not have been better trained to pick up the phone and tell the police , ‘ It ’ s a black man , African-American man , come get him.
’ So even the most liberal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his or her brain that can be activated at an instant.
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CNN’s Van Jones on Friday accused all white people of being racist, saying, “Even the most liberal, well-intentioned white person has a virus in his or her brain that can be activated at an instant.”
CNN’s Van Jones: “Even the most well-intentioned white person has a virus in his or her brain” https://t.co/swoJowvRrt pic.twitter.com/9hs3TSMmaL — Disrn (@DisrnNews) May 30, 2020
“It’s not the racist white person who is in the Ku Klux Klan that we have to worry about. It’s the white liberal Hillary Clinton supporter walking her dog in Central Park who would tell you right now, you know, people like that – ‘oh, I don’t see race, race is no big deal to me, I see us all as the same, I give to charities.’
But the minute she sees a black man who she does not respect or who she has a slight thought against, she weaponized race like she had been trained by the Aryan Nation.
A Klan member could not have been better trained to pick up the phone and tell the police, ‘It’s a black man, African-American man, come get him.’ So even the most liberal, well-intentioned white person has a virus in his or her brain that can be activated at an instant.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--CNN’s Lemon: Riots a ‘Mechanism for Restructure in Our Country’ — ‘No Other Alternative but to Exhib

CNN’s Lemon: Riots a ‘Mechanism for Restructure in Our Country’ — ‘No Other Alternative but to Exhibit This Behavior’

Saturday on CNN , while showing split-screen coverage of looting in Los Angeles and fires in Washington , D.C. tied @ @ @ @ @ in the name of the George Floyd , anchor Don Lemon editorialized about the scene @ @ @ @ @ could be a “ mechanism ” to reorganize the country .
“ We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ happening in this country right now , ” Lemon said .
“ Perhaps this is @ @ @ @ @ a restructure in our country or some sort of change in our country for us @ @ @ @ @ need to deal with in this country as we look at pictures on the right @ @ @ @ @ the left of looting.
” He went on to lament the situation but said it @ @ @ @ @ with “ no other option ” and “ nothing left to lose.
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Saturday on CNN, while showing split-screen coverage of looting in Los Angeles and fires in Washington, D.C. tied to civil unrest underway committed in the name of the George Floyd, anchor Don Lemon editorialized about the scene.
Lemon suggested the events could be a “mechanism” to reorganize the country.
“We don’t know what’s happening in this country right now,” Lemon said. “Perhaps this is some sort of mechanism for a restructure in our country or some sort of change in our country for us to deal with whatever we need to deal with in this country as we look at pictures on the right of burning and pictures on the left of looting.”
He went on to lament the situation but said it could be indicative of those with “no other option” and “nothing left to lose.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Biden Staffers Donate Money to Pay Bail of Rioters That Minnesota Officials Claim Are White Supremac

Biden Staffers Donate Money to Pay Bail of Rioters That Minnesota Officials Claim Are White Supremacists

Staffers on Joe Biden ’ s presidential campaign are proudly boasting about donations they ’ ve made to an organization @ @ @ @ @ bail fees of protesters arrested for rioting and looting in Minneapolis .
According to Reuters @ @ @ @ @ on Biden ’ s campaign posted about their donations on Twitter to the Minnesota Freedom @ @ @ @ @ concept of cash bail , and uses donations to pay bail fees in Minneapolis .
@ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden opposes the institution of cash bail as a “ modern-day debtors prison.
” @ @ @ @ @ if the donations were coordinated within the campaign .
These donations come at the same @ @ @ @ @ that white supremacists were behind the civil unrest and destruction in Minneapolis .
When asked @ @ @ @ @ supremacists were involved , Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said , based on “ my suspicions @ @ @ @ @ seen on this , yes.
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Staffers on Joe Biden’s presidential campaign are proudly boasting about donations they’ve made to an organization that’s paying the bail fees of protesters arrested for rioting and looting in Minneapolis.
According to Reuters, at least 13 staffers on Biden’s campaign posted about their donations on Twitter to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which opposes the concept of cash bail, and uses donations to pay bail fees in Minneapolis.
Andrew Bates told Reuters that Joe Biden opposes the institution of cash bail as a “modern-day debtors prison.” But he would not say if the donations were coordinated within the campaign.
These donations come at the same time Minnesota officials are claiming that white supremacists were behind the civil unrest and destruction in Minneapolis.
When asked if he believed out-of-state white supremacists were involved, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said, based on “my suspicions and what I’ve seen on this, yes.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--German Official Leaks Report Denouncing COVID-19 As “A Global False Alarm”

Germany ’ s federal government and mainstream media are engaged in damage control after a report that challenges the established Corona narrative leaked from the interior ministry .
Some of the report key passages are : The dangerousness of Covid-19 was overestimated : probably at no point did the danger posed by the new virus go beyond the normal level .
The people who die from Corona are essentially those who would statistically die this year , because they have reached the end of their lives and their weakened bodies can no longer cope with any random everyday stress ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circulation ) .
Worldwide , within a quarter of a year , there has been no more than 250,000 deaths from Covid-19 , compared to 1.5 million deaths [ 25,100 in Germany ] during the influenza wave 2017/18 .
The danger is obviously no greater than that of many other viruses .
There is no evidence that this was more than a false alarm .
A reproach could go along these lines : During the Corona crisis the State has proved itself as one of the biggest producers of Fake News .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets worse .
The report focuses on the “ manifold and heavy consequences of the Corona measures ” and warns that these are “ grave ” .
More people are dying because of state-imposed Corona-measures than they are being killed by the virus .
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Germany’s federal government and mainstream media are engaged in damage control after a report that challenges the established Corona narrative leaked from the interior ministry.
Some of the report key passages are:
The dangerousness of Covid-19 was overestimated: probably at no point did the danger posed by the new virus go beyond the normal level.
The people who die from Corona are essentially those who would statistically die this year, because they have reached the end of their lives and their weakened bodies can no longer cope with any random everyday stress (including the approximately 150 viruses currently in circulation).
Worldwide, within a quarter of a year, there has been no more than 250,000 deaths from Covid-19, compared to 1.5 million deaths [25,100 in Germany] during the influenza wave 2017/18.
The danger is obviously no greater than that of many other viruses. There is no evidence that this was more than a false alarm.
A reproach could go along these lines: During the Corona crisis the State has proved itself as one of the biggest producers of Fake News.
So far, so bad. But it gets worse.
The report focuses on the “manifold and heavy consequences of the Corona measures” and warns that these are “grave”.
More people are dying because of state-imposed Corona-measures than they are being killed by the virus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Wisconsin city refuses to arrest rioters, but hands out hefty fines to churches with more than 50 wo

Wisconsin city refuses to arrest rioters, but hands out hefty fines to churches with more than 50 worshipers

There have been violent riots in Wisconsin ’ s capital of Madison , where a group of about 150 demonstrators @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday night , according to WITI-TV .
At least 75 stores were damaged or @ @ @ @ @ bedlam and property damage , the Madison Police Department only made three arrests .
Milwaukee @ @ @ @ @ reporter Patrick Marley tweeted , “ Police chief says they aren ’ t arresting people @ @ @ @ @ Chief Vic Wahl said his officers stood back during the protests .
While Madison didn @ @ @ @ @ prevent the barrage of looting in the city , officials want citizens to know that @ @ @ @ @ 50 people will absolutely not be tolerated .
According to the City of Madison ’ @ @ @ @ @ Gathering inside a commercial facility is permitted with fifty ( 50 ) individuals or less @ @ @ @ @ distancing.
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There have been violent riots in Wisconsin’s capital of Madison, where a group of about 150 demonstrators threw rocks at police officers on Saturday night, according to WITI-TV. At least 75 stores were damaged or looted overnight. Despite the bedlam and property damage, the Madison Police Department only made three arrests.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel politics and statehouse reporter Patrick Marley tweeted, “Police chief says they aren’t arresting people tonight.” Interim Madison Police Chief Vic Wahl said his officers stood back during the protests.
While Madison didn’t do much to prevent the barrage of looting in the city, officials want citizens to know that church services of more than 50 people will absolutely not be tolerated.
According to the City of Madison’s website, “Mass Gathering inside a commercial facility is permitted with fifty (50) individuals or less. Individuals must maintain physical distancing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Son of Minnesota’s attorney general: ‘I hereby declare, officially, my support for ANTIFA’

The son of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison tweeted on Sunday that he is declaring his support for Antifa after President Trump said that his administration would be declaring it a “ Terrorist Organization.
” Jeremiah Ellison , who is a member of the Minneapolis City Council , noted in the tweet that he believes “ white power ” terrorists are actually the ones engaging in the looting , arson and other riot activities as violent sects hijack some of the protests against racial inequality and police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd last Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my support for ANTIFA , ” Ellison said .
“ Unless someone can prove to me ANTIFA is behind the burning of black and immigrant owned businesses in my ward , I ’ ll keep focusing on stopping the white power terrorist THE ARE ACTUALLY ATTACKING US !
” Floyd died in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department after officials said officer Derek Chauvin used his knee to pin Floyd , who is black , to the ground by his neck for several minutes as Floyd begged for air .
Chauvin was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The son of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison tweeted on Sunday that he is declaring his support for Antifa after President Trump said that his administration would be declaring it a “Terrorist Organization.”
Jeremiah Ellison, who is a member of the Minneapolis City Council, noted in the tweet that he believes “white power” terrorists are actually the ones engaging in the looting, arson and other riot activities as violent sects hijack some of the protests against racial inequality and police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd last Monday.
“I hereby declare, officially, my support for ANTIFA,” Ellison said. “Unless someone can prove to me ANTIFA is behind the burning of black and immigrant owned businesses in my ward, I’ll keep focusing on stopping the white power terrorist THE ARE ACTUALLY ATTACKING US!”
I hereby declare, officially, my support for ANTIFA Unless someone can prove to me ANTIFA is behind the burning of black and immigrant owned businesses in my ward, I’ll keep focusing on stopping the white power terrorist THE ARE ACTUALLY ATTACKING US! https://t.co/m6jxtDYmTi — Jeremiah Ellison (@jeremiah4north) May 31, 2020
Floyd died in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department after officials said officer Derek Chauvin used his knee to pin Floyd, who is black, to the ground by his neck for several minutes as Floyd begged for air. Chauvin was later charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Mysterious Brick Piles Appear Throughout Major Protest Cities

Mysterious pallets of bricks have been filmed throughout major riot hotspots across the country , in what appears to be @ @ @ @ @ are using the George Floyd protests to incite chaos and terrorism throughout the US .
@ @ @ @ @ from ?
Who delivered them ?
And are any official investigations underway ?
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Mysterious pallets of bricks have been filmed throughout major riot hotspots across the country, in what appears to be more evidence that organized groups are using the George Floyd protests to incite chaos and terrorism throughout the US.
Nc Fayetteville it real pic.twitter.com/WJTdhrOVdW — Dolo (@64hunblock) May 31, 2020
“Yo, we got bricks. We got bricks!”—#Rioters in Manhattan chanced upon a cache in the street equipped with bricks and a shovel at 10:01 p.m. on Second Ave between St. Marks Pl. and Seventh St. pic.twitter.com/dYB7vHdYqL — Kevin R Hogan (@KRHogan_NTD) May 31, 2020
So who’s donating the pallets of bricks to these riot ravaged areas? Surely there’s surveillance footage, and surely they arent being brought in by hand. Start checking camera footage, run license plates. pic.twitter.com/QFHgwHVz0f — Jerome Russell (@JeromeRussell5) May 31, 2020
Where did the bricks come from? Who delivered them? And are any official investigations underway? – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--VIDEO: Disturbing video shows husband and wife savagely attacked by looters with 2x4s for defending

VIDEO: Disturbing video shows husband and wife savagely attacked by looters with 2x4s for defending business

A graphic and disturbing video shows a group of men attacking a husband and wife after the couple attempted to @ @ @ @ @ a business in Rochester , New York .
There were widespread looting and rioting in @ @ @ @ @ according to WHAM-TV .
The Villa , a sportswear and sneaker store in Rochester , @ @ @ @ @ looted on Saturday .
At the Rochester Fire Equipment Company , a group of men @ @ @ @ @ and were about to loot the jewelry store next door .
The men were using @ @ @ @ @ to break the glass .
A woman told the men to stop destroying the business @ @ @ @ @ , one of the men started punching the woman in the face .
The woman @ @ @ @ @ rioter continued to pummel her .
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A graphic and disturbing video shows a group of men attacking a husband and wife after the couple attempted to stop the rioters from looting a business in Rochester, New York.
There were widespread looting and rioting in downtown Rochester Saturday evening, according to WHAM-TV. The Villa, a sportswear and sneaker store in Rochester, was one of the businesses looted on Saturday.
“Protestors” beat the hell out of female shop owner as husband pleads helplessly. In broad daylight. pic.twitter.com/oJVvR1Sfl1 — Andy Swan (@AndySwan) May 31, 2020
At the Rochester Fire Equipment Company, a group of men smashed the glass exterior, and were about to loot the jewelry store next door. The men were using 2x4s and a metal ladder to break the glass.
A woman told the men to stop destroying the business, and instead of dispersing, one of the men started punching the woman in the face. The woman covered her head as the rioter continued to pummel her. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Iconic St. John’s Church Near White House Set On Fire As Riots Rage (VIDEO)

The iconic St. John ’ s Church near the White House in Washington , D.C. , is reportedly on fire @ @ @ @ @ the area and other major cities across the U.S. “ Unfortunately , I can add @ @ @ @ @ appear that St. John ’ s Church is on fire , the Parish office , @ @ @ @ @ Corke reported live on air .
“ We went downstairs , and it is on @ @ @ @ @ over to a broken in window and showed a raging fire burring inside the church @ @ @ @ @ , ” Corke continued .
“ We saw graffiti , once the door was broken @ @ @ @ @ happen earlier and as you can see there ’ s definitely a fire here.
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The iconic St. John’s Church near the White House in Washington, D.C., is reportedly on fire as violent riots rage in the area and other major cities across the U.S.
“Unfortunately, I can add just a moment it does appear that St. John’s Church is on fire, the Parish office,” Fox News’ Kevin Corke reported live on air. “We went downstairs, and it is on fire.”
The historic St. John’s church across from the White House has been set on fire: pic.twitter.com/mWgtdkwBq3 — Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) June 1, 2020
Corke then walked over to a broken in window and showed a raging fire burring inside the church.
“This is awful,” Corke continued. “We saw graffiti, once the door was broken, we saw something similar happen earlier and as you can see there’s definitely a fire here.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--‘There are anarchists’: Minnesota officials say ‘outside agitators’ are hijacking peaceful protests

MINNEAPOLIS — Drifting out of the shadows in small groups , dressed in black , carrying shields and wearing knee pads , they head toward the front lines of the protest .
Helmets and gas masks protect and obscure their faces , and they carry bottles of milk to counteract tear gas and pepper spray .
Most of them appear to be white .
They carry no signs and don ’ t want to speak to reporters .
Trailed by designated “ medics ” with red crosses taped to their clothes , these groups head straight for the front lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this ravaged city , these small groups do battle with police and the National Guard , kicking away tear gas canisters and throwing back foam-rubber projects fired at them .
Around them , fires break out .
Windows are smashed .
Parked cars destroyed .
USA TODAY reporters have witnessed the groups on multiple nights , in multiple locations .
Sometimes they threaten those journalists who photograph them destroying property .
Leggat , the security consultant , said intelligence reports from his colleagues indicate most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups have not yet made a significant appearance .
He said looting is typically done by locals – usually people with no criminal record who just get caught up in the moment .
But direct conflicts with authorities come from a mix of both locals and outside groups who see these conflicts as a core part of their mission .
Many of the anarchists , he said , target banks , chain-type businesses and even luxury cars as symbols of corrupt institutions .
He said even a peaceful protest can turn violent if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the message .
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MINNEAPOLIS — Drifting out of the shadows in small groups, dressed in black, carrying shields and wearing knee pads, they head toward the front lines of the protest. Helmets and gas masks protect and obscure their faces, and they carry bottles of milk to counteract tear gas and pepper spray.
Most of them appear to be white. They carry no signs and don’t want to speak to reporters. Trailed by designated “medics” with red crosses taped to their clothes, these groups head straight for the front lines of the conflict.
Night after night in this ravaged city, these small groups do battle with police and the National Guard, kicking away tear gas canisters and throwing back foam-rubber projects fired at them. Around them, fires break out. Windows are smashed. Parked cars destroyed. USA TODAY reporters have witnessed the groups on multiple nights, in multiple locations. Sometimes they threaten those journalists who photograph them destroying property.
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Leggat, the security consultant, said intelligence reports from his colleagues indicate most of the hard-core protesters in Minneapolis are far-left or anarchists, and that far-right groups have not yet made a significant appearance. He said looting is typically done by locals – usually people with no criminal record who just get caught up in the moment.
But direct conflicts with authorities come from a mix of both locals and outside groups who see these conflicts as a core part of their mission. Many of the anarchists, he said, target banks, chain-type businesses and even luxury cars as symbols of corrupt institutions. He said even a peaceful protest can turn violent if outside agitators decide to participate, hijacking the message. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Leftists Defend ANTIFA After Trump Vows To Declare It A Terrorist Organization

Within hours of President Trump pledging to declare ANTIFA a terrorist organization for the destruction and havoc it helped reap throughout the nation over the death of George Floyd , the Twitterverse has lit up with scores of leftists proudly defending the communist organization .
Under the hashtag # IamAntifa , people largely took the organization ’ s name ( which stands for Anti-Fascist ) at face-value seemingly unaware or proud of its communist roots .
“ How did I know I ’ d eventually be designated a ‘ terrorist ’ by my own country ?
I ’ m an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and platform , in support of movements for social and environmental justice .
Also , will punch Nazis or help you find a medic , ” tweeted activist B. Nolan .
“ Let ’ s be crystal clear : 1 .
# ANTIFA = Anti-fascist 2 .
Domestic terrorism is overwhelmingly carried out by the RIGHT , not the left , ” tweeted activist Peter Daou .
“ What ’ s weird is that if you spelled out what the acronym for this loose movement called ‘ antifa ’ stands for and rewrite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would read : ‘ The United States of America will be designating anti-fascists as a Terrorist Organization , ’ ” tweeted MSNBC ’ s Joy Reid .
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Within hours of President Trump pledging to declare ANTIFA a terrorist organization for the destruction and havoc it helped reap throughout the nation over the death of George Floyd, the Twitterverse has lit up with scores of leftists proudly defending the communist organization.
Under the hashtag #IamAntifa, people largely took the organization’s name (which stands for Anti-Fascist) at face-value seemingly unaware or proud of its communist roots.
“How did I know I’d eventually be designated a ‘terrorist’ by my own country? I’m an accomplice, here to leverage my privilege and platform, in support of movements for social and environmental justice. Also, will punch Nazis or help you find a medic,” tweeted activist B. Nolan.
“Let’s be crystal clear: 1. #ANTIFA = Anti-fascist 2. Domestic terrorism is overwhelmingly carried out by the RIGHT, not the left,” tweeted activist Peter Daou.
“What’s weird is that if you spelled out what the acronym for this loose movement called ‘antifa’ stands for and rewrite Trump’s tweet accordingly, it would read: ‘The United States of America will be designating anti-fascists as a Terrorist Organization,’” tweeted MSNBC’s Joy Reid. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Secret Service agents wounded outside White House, car bombs feared; official says Trump was taken t

Secret Service agents wounded outside White House, car bombs feared; official says Trump was taken to bunker

More than 50 Secret Service agents were injured , fires set by rioters blazed near the White House and authorities were searching for car bombs late Sunday as protests over the death of George Floyd continued to roil the capital just two days after President Trump had to be taken to a bunker for his safety .
A senior official in the direct chain of command for defending Washington D.C. told Fox News of the injuries to Secret Service agents , some of whom were hurt by rioters throwing bottles and Molotov cocktails in Lafayette Park , just across from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York City and elsewhere , groups in D.C. are planting cars filled with incendiary materials for future use , Fox News is told .
U.S .
Marshals and Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ) agents were deployed to the streets of D.C. in an extraordinary move to beef up security alongside local police and Homeland Security agents , including the Secret Service , the Justice Department confirmed late Sunday .
Fox News has learned U.S. Attorney for D.C. Mike Sherwin is heavily involved in the operation .
Lights that normally illuminate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early Monday morning , reportedly so that the Secret Service could use night-vision equipment to monitor protesters .
Additionally , the entire Washington , D.C. National Guard was being called in to help with the response to protests outside the White House and elsewhere in the nation ’ s capital , according to two Defense Department officials .
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said Sunday that she had requested 500 DC Guardsman to assist local law enforcement .
Later on Sunday , as the protests escalated , Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy ordered the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — to report .
As authorities clashed with demonstrators for the third straight night , the parish house connected to the historic St. John ’ s Episcopal Church across the street from the White House was set on fire late Sunday .
The parish house contains offices and parlors for gatherings .
The basement , which was also torched , is used for childcare during church services , and had recently undergone renovations .
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More than 50 Secret Service agents were injured, fires set by rioters blazed near the White House and authorities were searching for car bombs late Sunday as protests over the death of George Floyd continued to roil the capital just two days after President Trump had to be taken to a bunker for his safety.
A senior official in the direct chain of command for defending Washington D.C. told Fox News of the injuries to Secret Service agents, some of whom were hurt by rioters throwing bottles and Molotov cocktails in Lafayette Park, just across from the presidential residence. As observed in New York City and elsewhere, groups in D.C. are planting cars filled with incendiary materials for future use, Fox News is told. U.S. Marshals and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents were deployed to the streets of D.C. in an extraordinary move to beef up security alongside local police and Homeland Security agents, including the Secret Service, the Justice Department confirmed late Sunday. Fox News has learned U.S. Attorney for D.C. Mike Sherwin is heavily involved in the operation.
Multiple fires raging outside the White House#GeorgeFloydProtests
pic.twitter.com/t1w0Rxg7Yi — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 1, 2020
Lights that normally illuminate the exterior of the White House were disabled early Monday morning, reportedly so that the Secret Service could use night-vision equipment to monitor protesters.
Additionally, the entire Washington, D.C. National Guard was being called in to help with the response to protests outside the White House and elsewhere in the nation’s capital, according to two Defense Department officials. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said Sunday that she had requested 500 DC Guardsman to assist local law enforcement. Later on Sunday, as the protests escalated, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy ordered the rest of the Guardsman — roughly 1,200 soldiers — to report.
As authorities clashed with demonstrators for the third straight night, the parish house connected to the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church across the street from the White House was set on fire late Sunday. The parish house contains offices and parlors for gatherings. The basement, which was also torched, is used for childcare during church services, and had recently undergone renovations. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-01--Coronavirus becoming much less lethal, virus is losing its ‘potency,’ top doctor reveals

The coronavirus has become much less lethal and the virus is losing its “ potency , ” a top Italian doctor has said , Reuters reported .
Dr. Alberto Zangrillo , the head of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan — one of the areas in Italy hardest hit by COVID-19 — explained the evolution of the virus is extremely positive .
“ In reality , the virus clinically no longer exists in Italy , ” Zangrillo told RAI television , Reuters reported .
“ The swabs that were performed over the last 10 days showed a viral load in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the ones carried out a month or two months ago , ” he explained .
Although daily COVID-19 cases continue to rise , daily deaths are steadily decreasing after reaching a peak in mid-April .
The increase in positive cases reflects mass testing across the globe , not a virus that is rapidly spreading .
Italy , specifically , now averages fewer than 100 COVID-19 deaths per day after becoming the global epicenter just two months ago .
The decrease in potency means nations should reopen , Zangrillo said .
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The coronavirus has become much less lethal and the virus is losing its “potency,” a top Italian doctor has said, Reuters reported.
Dr. Alberto Zangrillo, the head of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan — one of the areas in Italy hardest hit by COVID-19 — explained the evolution of the virus is extremely positive.
“In reality, the virus clinically no longer exists in Italy,” Zangrillo told RAI television, Reuters reported.
“The swabs that were performed over the last 10 days showed a viral load in quantitative terms that was absolutely infinitesimal compared to the ones carried out a month or two months ago,” he explained.
Although daily COVID-19 cases continue to rise, daily deaths are steadily decreasing after reaching a peak in mid-April. The increase in positive cases reflects mass testing across the globe, not a virus that is rapidly spreading. Italy, specifically, now averages fewer than 100 COVID-19 deaths per day after becoming the global epicenter just two months ago.
The decrease in potency means nations should reopen, Zangrillo said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Tuesday 6.2.20

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Trump unloads on governors over protest response , calls them ‘ weak ’ – President Trump unloaded on governors in a phone call Monday over how they ’ ve responded to protests and riots across the country following the death of George Floyd , calling them “ weak ” and urging them to “ dominate.
” “ Most of you are weak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to arrest people.
” – READ MORE Big-city Dems who had imposed strict coronavirus lockdowns now let George Floyd rioters flout rules – The coronavirus lockdown is seemingly down and out , as many Democrats in charge of big cities — including several who once insisted on strict quarantine measures — line up to champion the nationwide mass demonstrations over the in-custody death of George Floyd , sans social distancing .
New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo lashed out at protesters calling to reopen the state earlier this month , saying at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no right to jeopardize my health … and my children ’ s health and your children ’ s health.
” Cuomo ’ s directives have been enforced throughout the state : A New York City tanning salon owner told Fox News he was fined $ 1,000 for reopening briefly last week , calling the situation “ insane ” and saying he already was “ broke.
” – READ MORE Brooklyn lawyers , including Ivy League attorney , face federal charges in Molotov cocktail attack on NYPD – Three people have been arrested for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Department during this weekend ’ s riots in New York City .
Two Brooklyn lawyers , including an Ivy League graduate corporate attorney , and an Upstate New York woman are facing federal charges for throwing Molotov cocktails into NYPD vehicles .
According to the charging documents , Urooj Rahman , 31 , threw a Molotov cocktail at an empty police cruiser that was parked outside the 88th Precinct station house in Fort Greene shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday .
Rahman is registered as an attorney in New York state who graduated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Minnesota , New York Officials Say Evidence Shows Weekend Riots Were Planned , Chicago Demands Fed Investigation Into ‘ Organized ’ Violence – At least one big-city mayor is now calling on the Federal government to investigate what appears to be an “ organized ” effort to foment unrest and engage in rioting , as security experts in other cities discover evidence that many of the weekend ’ s violent incidents may have been pre-planned and coordinated .
In Chicago , mayor Lori Lightfoot told media Sunday that she believes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an organized effort to use the weekend ’ s anti-police brutality protests as a cover for violence , Crain ’ s Chicago Business reports , and said the city is speaking with at least three Federal agencies about a possible joint investigation .
– READ MORE Rioters Set Fire To Home With Child Inside , Then Block Firefighters ’ Access ; Emotional Police Chief Details Incident – On Saturday , Richmond Police Chief Will Smith was overcome with emotion detailing one of the worst acts of violence carried out in the city during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ostensibly over the death of George Floyd .
According to Smith , rioters set fire to an occupied multi-family residence with a child inside , then repeatedly blocked firefighters ’ access to the scene .
– READ MORE Coronavirus becoming much less lethal , virus is losing its ‘ potency , ’ top doctor reveals –The coronavirus has become much less lethal and the virus is losing its “ potency , ” a top Italian doctor has said , Reuters reported .
Dr. Alberto Zangrillo , the head of the San Raffaele Hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Italy hardest hit by COVID-19 — explained the evolution of the virus is extremely positive .
– READ MORE Kansas City Police Say Bricks Staged Near Protests Were ‘ To Be Used During A Riot ’ –Kansas City police officers found bricks and rocks staged near protest sites around the city , stoking concerns that individuals or groups had pre-planned looting and destruction that hit the city over the weekend , the department said Sunday .
“ We have learned of & discovered stashes of bricks and rocks in & around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a riot , ” the department said in a tweet on Sunday .
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Trump unloads on governors over protest response, calls them ‘weak’ – President Trump unloaded on governors in a phone call Monday over how they’ve responded to protests and riots across the country following the death of George Floyd, calling them “weak” and urging them to “dominate.”
“Most of you are weak,” Trump said. “You have to arrest people.” – READ MORE
Big-city Dems who had imposed strict coronavirus lockdowns now let George Floyd rioters flout rules – The coronavirus lockdown is seemingly down and out, as many Democrats in charge of big cities — including several who once insisted on strict quarantine measures — line up to champion the nationwide mass demonstrations over the in-custody death of George Floyd, sans social distancing.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo lashed out at protesters calling to reopen the state earlier this month, saying at a news conference, “you have no right to jeopardize my health … and my children’s health and your children’s health.” Cuomo’s directives have been enforced throughout the state: A New York City tanning salon owner told Fox News he was fined $1,000 for reopening briefly last week, calling the situation “insane” and saying he already was “broke.” – READ MORE
Brooklyn lawyers, including Ivy League attorney, face federal charges in Molotov cocktail attack on NYPD – Three people have been arrested for Molotov cocktail attacks on the New York Police Department during this weekend’s riots in New York City. Two Brooklyn lawyers, including an Ivy League graduate corporate attorney, and an Upstate New York woman are facing federal charges for throwing Molotov cocktails into NYPD vehicles.
According to the charging documents, Urooj Rahman, 31, threw a Molotov cocktail at an empty police cruiser that was parked outside the 88th Precinct station house in Fort Greene shortly before 1 a.m. Saturday. Rahman is registered as an attorney in New York state who graduated from Fordham University School of Law. – READ MORE
Minnesota, New York Officials Say Evidence Shows Weekend Riots Were Planned, Chicago Demands Fed Investigation Into ‘Organized’ Violence – At least one big-city mayor is now calling on the Federal government to investigate what appears to be an “organized” effort to foment unrest and engage in rioting, as security experts in other cities discover evidence that many of the weekend’s violent incidents may have been pre-planned and coordinated.
In Chicago, mayor Lori Lightfoot told media Sunday that she believes there is “strong evidence” of an organized effort to use the weekend’s anti-police brutality protests as a cover for violence, Crain’s Chicago Business reports, and said the city is speaking with at least three Federal agencies about a possible joint investigation. – READ MORE
Rioters Set Fire To Home With Child Inside, Then Block Firefighters’ Access; Emotional Police Chief Details Incident – On Saturday, Richmond Police Chief Will Smith was overcome with emotion detailing one of the worst acts of violence carried out in the city during the previous night’s rioting, ostensibly over the death of George Floyd.
According to Smith, rioters set fire to an occupied multi-family residence with a child inside, then repeatedly blocked firefighters’ access to the scene. – READ MORE
Coronavirus becoming much less lethal, virus is losing its ‘potency,’ top doctor reveals –The coronavirus has become much less lethal and the virus is losing its “potency,” a top Italian doctor has said, Reuters reported.
Dr. Alberto Zangrillo, the head of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan — one of the areas in Italy hardest hit by COVID-19 — explained the evolution of the virus is extremely positive. – READ MORE
Kansas City Police Say Bricks Staged Near Protests Were ‘To Be Used During A Riot’ –Kansas City police officers found bricks and rocks staged near protest sites around the city, stoking concerns that individuals or groups had pre-planned looting and destruction that hit the city over the weekend, the department said Sunday.
“We have learned of & discovered stashes of bricks and rocks in & around the Plaza and Westport to be used during a riot,” the department said in a tweet on Sunday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Illinois man accused of passing out explosives at Minneapolis George Floyd protest

Federal prosecutors have arrested an Illinois man they say attended a George Floyd protest in Minneapolis , and recorded himself handing out explosives and saying “ we came to riot.
” Matthew Lee Rupert , 28 , of Galesburg , Ill. , described by prosecutors as having “ distinctive gold teeth , ” was charged Monday with civil disorder , carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices .
Prosecutors in Minnesota said they have evidence showing Rupert particpated in the George Floyd protest in Minneapolis on Friday , after traveling from Illinois .
They said the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than two hours long and was posted to his Facebook account .
“ In the video , Rupert passes out explosive he indicates he possessed , encourages others to throw his explosives at law enforcement officers , actively damages property , appears to light a fire a building on fire and loots businesses in Minneapolis , ” the complaint says .
“ At time stamp 5:11 Rupert stated , ‘ we came to riot , ’ ” it also says .
The complaint also quotes Rupert as saying “ light that bitch and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person .
That person , the complaint says , lit a device and threw it in the direction of police .
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Federal prosecutors have arrested an Illinois man they say attended a George Floyd protest in Minneapolis, and recorded himself handing out explosives and saying “we came to riot.”
Matthew Lee Rupert, 28, of Galesburg, Ill., described by prosecutors as having “distinctive gold teeth,” was charged Monday with civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices.
Prosecutors in Minnesota said they have evidence showing Rupert particpated in the George Floyd protest in Minneapolis on Friday, after traveling from Illinois.
They said the video he shot at the protest was more than two hours long and was posted to his Facebook account.
“In the video, Rupert passes out explosive he indicates he possessed, encourages others to throw his explosives at law enforcement officers, actively damages property, appears to light a fire a building on fire and loots businesses in Minneapolis,” the complaint says.
“At time stamp 5:11 Rupert stated, ‘we came to riot,’” it also says.
The complaint also quotes Rupert as saying “light that bitch and throw it at them” to another person. That person, the complaint says, lit a device and threw it in the direction of police. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--West Philadelphia ShopRite Looted For 15 Hours Straight, Owner Says

PHILADELPHIA ( CBS ) — The owner of a West Philadelphia ShopRite says looters ravaged his store for 15 hours @ @ @ @ @ wanted from the pharmacy , liquor department and cash register .
Owner Jeff Brown says @ @ @ @ @ Parkside and several other businesses at the ParkWest Town Center on 52nd Street over the @ @ @ @ @ businesses were already on financially shaky ground after weeks of COVID-19 closures .
They ’ @ @ @ @ @ massive damage .
“ Those are communities that don ’ t have a lot of @ @ @ @ @ , so the saddest part of this is that this looting has affected people of @ @ @ @ @ Brown said .
“ And the lack of police protection in those stores is not @ @ @ @ @ Wolf visited the store Monday and listened to neighbor concerns .
“ We know that @ @ @ @ @ stopped this but we think it would have been minimized if we had some police @ @ @ @ @ said .
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The owner of a West Philadelphia ShopRite says looters ravaged his store for 15 hours straight, taking whatever they wanted from the pharmacy, liquor department and cash register. Owner Jeff Brown says looters ransacked the ShopRite of Parkside and several other businesses at the ParkWest Town Center on 52nd Street over the weekend.
Many of the businesses were already on financially shaky ground after weeks of COVID-19 closures. They’re now left cleaning up massive damage.
“Those are communities that don’t have a lot of money and need those stores, so the saddest part of this is that this looting has affected people of color the most,” Brown said. “And the lack of police protection in those stores is not right.”
Gov. Tom Wolf visited the store Monday and listened to neighbor concerns.
“We know that the police could not have stopped this but we think it would have been minimized if we had some police presence,” one woman said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Cop shot in head in one of two police-involved shootings at protests in Vegas

What the local sheriff says were two protest-related shootings in Las Vegas Monday night left a Las Vegas police officer @ @ @ @ @ in the death of a suspect at another scene .
Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Joe @ @ @ @ @ overnight briefing that the demonstrations “ led to ” both incidents .
He said officers @ @ @ @ @ large crowd of demonstrators in front of the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino on the @ @ @ @ @ hit with rocks and bottles form the crowd .
While trying to detain some people @ @ @ @ @ a shot rang out and our officer went down.
” The officer was on life @ @ @ @ @ in custody .
Downtown , city police and federal officers were posted at the stairs @ @ @ @ @ protect it from protesters when a man with “ multiple firearms who appeared to be @ @ @ @ @ for a firearm , Lombardo said .
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What the local sheriff says were two protest-related shootings in Las Vegas Monday night left a Las Vegas police officer on life support and resulted in the death of a suspect at another scene.
Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Joe Lombardo told reporters in an overnight briefing that the demonstrations “led to” both incidents.
He said officers were attempting to disperse a large crowd of demonstrators in front of the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino on the Vegas Strip and were being hit with rocks and bottles form the crowd. While trying to detain some people, Lombado said, “a shot rang out and our officer went down.” The officer was on life support and a suspect was in custody.
Downtown, city police and federal officers were posted at the stairs of the federal building to protect it from protesters when a man with “multiple firearms who appeared to be wearing body armor” reached for a firearm, Lombardo said. He was shot by an offier and pronounced dead at a hospital. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Looters fatally shoot retired St. Louis police captain on Facebook Live video

A retired police captain was fatally shot by looters in St. Louis on Tuesday — in a chilling incident apparently aired on Facebook Live .
David Dorn , a 77-year-old former cop who had spent half his life on the Missouri force , was shot dead on the sidewalk in front of a pawnshop early Tuesday amid violent protests after the Minnesota police-brutality killing of George Floyd — and several people , including a state pol , said they watched Dorn ’ s murder unfold in a clip on the social media platform , the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on live man !
Smh , ” state Rep. Rasheen Aldridge wrote on Facebook .
Another person suggested that as Dorn lay dying , no one helped him , instead choosing to record his death .
“ What I just witnessed on several lives has me sickened to my stomach .
The man just was shot and killed outside of Lee ’ s Pawn and Jewelry , ” wrote Marquaello Futrell , whose profile says he is a former city cop .
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A retired police captain was fatally shot by looters in St. Louis on Tuesday — in a chilling incident apparently aired on Facebook Live.
David Dorn, a 77-year-old former cop who had spent half his life on the Missouri force, was shot dead on the sidewalk in front of a pawnshop early Tuesday amid violent protests after the Minnesota police-brutality killing of George Floyd — and several people, including a state pol, said they watched Dorn’s murder unfold in a clip on the social media platform, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said.
“I just seen a man die on live man! Smh,” state Rep. Rasheen Aldridge wrote on Facebook.
Another person suggested that as Dorn lay dying, no one helped him, instead choosing to record his death.
“What I just witnessed on several lives has me sickened to my stomach. The man just was shot and killed outside of Lee’s Pawn and Jewelry,” wrote Marquaello Futrell, whose profile says he is a former city cop. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Looters swipe $2.4M worth of watches from Soho Rolex store

Looters broke into a Soho Rolex store during rioting and stole $ 2.4 million worth of watches , police sources @ @ @ @ @ throngs of people making their way through the front door of the Greene Street store @ @ @ @ @ later .
“ The Rolex store is empty , ” a police source said .
@ @ @ @ @ 2.4 million in Rolexes.
” The store was one of many in the neighborhood in @ @ @ @ @ protests ended .
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Looters broke into a Soho Rolex store during rioting and stole $2.4 million worth of watches, police sources said Monday.
Video shows throngs of people making their way through the front door of the Greene Street store before fleeing a short time later.
“The Rolex store is empty,” a police source said. “They stole like $2.4 million in Rolexes.”
The store was one of many in the neighborhood in Lower Manhattan looted after daytime protests ended. Social media postings show that a Chanel store, Lululemon and Apple were among those damaged. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Rioters In Philadelphia Blow Up ATMs, Steal Money In Overnight Heists

At least 10 ATMs were vandalized in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , overnight – and police are still looking for suspects .
WPVI reported that “ explosions ” were heard throughout the night as criminals set off explosive devices to break into the ATMs before stealing the cash .
In some cases , the ATMs were stolen completely .
The ATMs were located in convenience stores and mini markets .
“ One such instance occurred around 11 p.m. Monday on the 1500 block of West Rockland Street .
Police said the ATM was taken from inside a mini-mart at that location @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an undisclosed amount of cash , ” the outlet reported .
“ There was a similar scene at the Sunoco mini-mart at West Hunting Park and North Broad Street overnight .
The windows at the gas station mini-mart were smashed and debris was left all over the gas station .
Police said an unknown amount of money was taken from the ATM.
” The heists come as violent riots have broken out across the country .
In multiple cities , including Minneapolis , Minnesota ; Atlanta , Georgia ; and New York City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses .
They ’ ve also set buildings and cars on fire .
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At least 10 ATMs were vandalized in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, overnight – and police are still looking for suspects.
WPVI reported that “explosions” were heard throughout the night as criminals set off explosive devices to break into the ATMs before stealing the cash. In some cases, the ATMs were stolen completely. The ATMs were located in convenience stores and mini markets.
“One such instance occurred around 11 p.m. Monday on the 1500 block of West Rockland Street. Police said the ATM was taken from inside a mini-mart at that location and the people responsible got away with an undisclosed amount of cash,” the outlet reported. “There was a similar scene at the Sunoco mini-mart at West Hunting Park and North Broad Street overnight. The windows at the gas station mini-mart were smashed and debris was left all over the gas station. Police said an unknown amount of money was taken from the ATM.”
The heists come as violent riots have broken out across the country. In multiple cities, including Minneapolis, Minnesota; Atlanta, Georgia; and New York City, rioters have smashed windows and looted businesses. They’ve also set buildings and cars on fire. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--‘Antifa kid’ who smashed a police car and incited riots in Pittsburgh is escorted into custody — by

‘Antifa kid’ who smashed a police car and incited riots in Pittsburgh is escorted into custody — by his mom and dad

Brian Bartels , the 20-year-old man who police say turned a protest into a riot on Saturday in Pittsburgh , @ @ @ @ @ enforcement Monday — escorted by his mom and dad .
He faces charges of institutional @ @ @ @ @ reckless endangerment of another person , according to police .
Law enforcement had been investigating @ @ @ @ @ SUV over the weekend that had been spray-painted and then set on fire during the @ @ @ @ @ anonymous tip from a co-worker identifying Bartels as the culprit , police executed a search @ @ @ @ @ During the search they found two guns , six spray paint cans , gloves , @ @ @ @ @ suspect had been wearing during the protest , the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported .
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Brian Bartels, the 20-year-old man who police say turned a protest into a riot on Saturday in Pittsburgh, turned himself in to law enforcement Monday — escorted by his mom and dad.
He faces charges of institutional vandalism, rioting, and reckless endangerment of another person, according to police.
The Antifa kid who police say incited riot in Pittsburgh has been arrested and watching him turn himself in with mommy and daddy is the absolute greatest thing on the internet today.pic.twitter.com/pTZUPV9XZL — Jason Howerton (@jason_howerton) June 1, 2020
Law enforcement had been investigating the destruction of a police SUV over the weekend that had been spray-painted and then set on fire during the demonstrations.
After receiving an anonymous tip from a co-worker identifying Bartels as the culprit, police executed a search warrant at his home. During the search they found two guns, six spray paint cans, gloves, and the sweatshirt that the suspect had been wearing during the protest, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--EXCLUSIVE — ETSY CEO: “Black Lives Matter is the Civil Rights Movement of Our Time” — Pledges $1 MIL

EXCLUSIVE — ETSY CEO: “Black Lives Matter is the Civil Rights Movement of Our Time” — Pledges $1 MILLION; Slams Police

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman has penned a memo to employees and merchants , pledging big support for radical Black Lives Matter .
The controversial memo offers support for the radical group and makes no mention of the rampage of physical violence in recent days linked to the group nationwide .
Instead , Silverman praises the wayward organization : “ Black Lives Matter is the civil rights movement of our time , because it addresses a fundamental inequality in our society : that Black lives are too often undervalued .
This notion inspired Etsy ’ s own internal commitments from diversity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can ’ t fight for small businesses , if we don ’ t also fight for the empowerment of Black business owners .
We can ’ t hire and care for our Black employees , if we don ’ t also protect Black lives everywhere .
We can ’ t be there for women employees , if we aren ’ t also standing up specifically for Black women .
We can ’ t advocate for parents , if we aren ’ t standing with Black mothers and fathers who fear for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand against police brutality in all forms .
We stand against a criminal justice system that disproportionately targets Black Americans .
We stand against the widespread disenfranchisement of Black and Brown communities whose voices are silenced at the polls.
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Etsy CEO Josh Silverman has penned a memo to employees and merchants, pledging big support for radical Black Lives Matter.
The controversial memo offers support for the radical group and makes no mention of the rampage of physical violence in recent days linked to the group nationwide. Instead, Silverman praises the wayward organization:
“Black Lives Matter is the civil rights movement of our time, because it addresses a fundamental inequality in our society: that Black lives are too often undervalued. This notion inspired Etsy’s own internal commitments from diversity and inclusion to economic empowerment.”
Silverman continued:
“We can’t fight for small businesses, if we don’t also fight for the empowerment of Black business owners.
We can’t hire and care for our Black employees, if we don’t also protect Black lives everywhere.
We can’t be there for women employees, if we aren’t also standing up specifically for Black women.
We can’t advocate for parents, if we aren’t standing with Black mothers and fathers who fear for their Black childrens’ lives.”
The memo continues in bold:
“We stand against police brutality in all forms.
We stand against a criminal justice system that disproportionately targets Black Americans.
We stand against the widespread disenfranchisement of Black and Brown communities whose voices are silenced at the polls.”
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Dan Bongino: Protest agitators ‘ready to burn your city down’ should be charged as domestic terroris

Dan Bongino: Protest agitators ‘ready to burn your city down’ should be charged as domestic terrorists

Riot organizers and agitators with the pre-meditated purpose of chaos and destruction of property should be charged as domestic terrorists , former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent Dan Bongino argued Saturday .
In an interview on “ Fox & Friends Weekend ” with hosts Griff Jenkins , Pete Hegseth , and Jedidiah Bila , Bongino argued that individuals who show up to protests with the purpose of rioting , with chemical incendiary devices “ ready to burn your city down , ” can no longer be called protesters .
“ These are not protesters ; these are domestic terrorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specifically designed to fracture glass and windows , to then go walk in , loot the place , place a chemical incendiary device , and burn your city to the ground , ” he stated .
“ They are no different than Al Qaeda terrorists .
That ’ s what these people are .
They are terrorists .
They use violence , disruption , chaos , theft , and the potential of death , ” Bongino told the “ Friends Weekend ” hosts .
Bongino cited the death of a federal officer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took to the streets of the East Bay city , at one point stopping traffic , looting stores like Target and Walgreens , and setting fire to a Chase bank .
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Riot organizers and agitators with the pre-meditated purpose of chaos and destruction of property should be charged as domestic terrorists, former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent Dan Bongino argued Saturday.
In an interview on “Fox & Friends Weekend” with hosts Griff Jenkins, Pete Hegseth, and Jedidiah Bila, Bongino argued that individuals who show up to protests with the purpose of rioting, with chemical incendiary devices “ready to burn your city down,” can no longer be called protesters.
“These are not protesters; these are domestic terrorists. They are showing up with weapons specifically designed to fracture glass and windows, to then go walk in, loot the place, place a chemical incendiary device, and burn your city to the ground,” he stated.
“They are no different than Al Qaeda terrorists. That’s what these people are. They are terrorists. They use violence, disruption, chaos, theft, and the potential of death,” Bongino told the “Friends Weekend” hosts.
Bongino cited the death of a federal officer in Oakland.on Friday night. Nearly 10,000 people took to the streets of the East Bay city, at one point stopping traffic, looting stores like Target and Walgreens, and setting fire to a Chase bank. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--‘Take his ass!’: DC rioter causing damage is dragged over and handed to the police by other proteste

‘Take his ass!’: DC rioter causing damage is dragged over and handed to the police by other protesters (VIDEO)

A protester who was causing damage to a city block was escorted to police lines by other protesters during a @ @ @ @ @ , over the weekend .
The video , captured and posted to Twitter by local @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , shows a masked protester dressed in all black appearing to hammer and chisel @ @ @ @ @ before being surrounded by other protesters .
A group of about four or five individuals @ @ @ @ @ dragged him to police officers who were stationed nearby to patrol the demonstration .
It @ @ @ @ @ the protester .
People can be heard cheering and shouting “ take his ass !
@ @ @ @ @ jail !
” as he was handed to the police .
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A protester who was causing damage to a city block was escorted to police lines by other protesters during a demonstration in Washington, D.C., over the weekend.
The video, captured and posted to Twitter by local news reporter Safvan Allahverdi on Sunday, shows a masked protester dressed in all black appearing to hammer and chisel away at a sidewalk block before being surrounded by other protesters.
🚨🚨🚨 Protestors in DC handed the white dude who was about to provocate the protest to the police. He has been arrested and taken away. #DCProtests #Riot #BLACK_LIVES_MATTERS pic.twitter.com/mMxvaPaezW — Safvan Allahverdi (@s_Allahverdi) May 31, 2020
A group of about four or five individuals detained the protester and forcefully dragged him to police officers who were stationed nearby to patrol the demonstration. It appears that police then apprehended the protester.
People can be heard cheering and shouting “take his ass!” and “go to jail!” as he was handed to the police. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Seattle Mayor: White Men Behind Much Of The Violence, Destruction

In a series of social media posts on Sunday , Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan ( D ) suggested that outsiders were to blame for the violence that erupted in her city and took a moment to “ acknowledge ” that “ white men ” are “ co-opting peaceful demonstrations ” and are behind “ much of the violence and destruction ” raging in Seattle and across the country .
“ I want to acknowledge that much of the violence and destruction , both here in Seattle and across the country , has been instigated and perpetuated by white men , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals experience the height of privilege and are co-opting peaceful demonstrations that were organized by and meant to center people of color , particularly Black Americans , ” she wrote in a follow-up post .
On Saturday , Durkan provided her account of the riots that erupted in the city that day .
In the thread , she condemned those who came to Seattle “ with the purpose of destruction , ” and made a point of differentiating them from members of “ our city.
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In a series of social media posts on Sunday, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan (D) suggested that outsiders were to blame for the violence that erupted in her city and took a moment to “acknowledge” that “white men” are “co-opting peaceful demonstrations” and are behind “much of the violence and destruction” raging in Seattle and across the country.
“I want to acknowledge that much of the violence and destruction, both here in Seattle and across the country, has been instigated and perpetuated by white men,” Durkan tweeted Sunday.
“These individuals experience the height of privilege and are co-opting peaceful demonstrations that were organized by and meant to center people of color, particularly Black Americans,” she wrote in a follow-up post.
On Saturday, Durkan provided her account of the riots that erupted in the city that day. In the thread, she condemned those who came to Seattle “with the purpose of destruction,” and made a point of differentiating them from members of “our city.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Trevor Noah Defends Looting: ‘Police in America Are Looting Black Bodies’

Comedy Central host Trevor Noah is defending the looting taking place in Minneapolis and other cities across America in reaction to the death of George Floyd , saying that black people are simply reacting to how they ’ ve been treated by society at large .
The Daily Show comedian also blamed the police for the large scale rioting and looting .
“ Police are looting black bodies , ” he said .
The comedian argued that this week ’ s riots really began with Amy Cooper , the Central Park dog walker who was caught on camera threatening to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The video went viral and caused Cooper , who is white , to lose her executive job at the financial services company Franklin Templeton .
“ Amy Cooper was for many people , I think , the catalyst , ” said Noah , in a nearly 20-minute YouTube monologue posted Friday in which he rambled at length about social contracts , the coronavirus , race relations , and failures of law enforcement .
“ I think Amy Cooper was one of the first dominoes that we saw get knocked down post-coronavirus.
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Comedy Central host Trevor Noah is defending the looting taking place in Minneapolis and other cities across America in reaction to the death of George Floyd, saying that black people are simply reacting to how they’ve been treated by society at large.
The Daily Show comedian also blamed the police for the large scale rioting and looting. “Police are looting black bodies,” he said.
The comedian argued that this week’s riots really began with Amy Cooper, the Central Park dog walker who was caught on camera threatening to call the police on a black man. The video went viral and caused Cooper, who is white, to lose her executive job at the financial services company Franklin Templeton.
“Amy Cooper was for many people, I think, the catalyst,” said Noah, in a nearly 20-minute YouTube monologue posted Friday in which he rambled at length about social contracts, the coronavirus, race relations, and failures of law enforcement. “I think Amy Cooper was one of the first dominoes that we saw get knocked down post-coronavirus.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--GOP Senators Beg Trump to Import More Foreign Workers While 36M Americans Are Jobless

Nine Republican senators are lobbying President Trump to import more foreign workers , claiming there are not enough qualified Americans to take jobs , even with more than 36 million out of work .
While economists predict there may soon be 41 million unemployed Americans due to the Chinese coronavirus crisis , Sens .
Lindsey Graham ( R-SC ) , John Cornyn ( R-TX ) , Mike Crapo ( R-ID ) , James Risch ( R-ID ) , Mike Rounds ( R-SD ) , Todd Young ( R-IN ) , Lisa Murkowski ( R-AK ) , Dan Sullivan ( R-AK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) are asking Trump to continue an inflow of foreign workers to take agricultural and nonagricultural jobs .
Specifically , the GOP senators say Trump must continue fast-tracking H-2A foreign agricultural workers and H-2B foreign nonagricultural workers into the U.S. and should allow businesses to exempt themselves from foreign worker restrictions so long as they claim they can not find Americans to hire .
As the GOP senators lobby Trump to import more foreign workers during mass unemployment , grassroots organizations representing American workers and college students are asking the president to halt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jobs go to unemployed Americans .
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Nine Republican senators are lobbying President Trump to import more foreign workers, claiming there are not enough qualified Americans to take jobs, even with more than 36 million out of work.
While economists predict there may soon be 41 million unemployed Americans due to the Chinese coronavirus crisis, Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Crapo (R-ID), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Todd Young (R-IN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and James Lankford (R-OK) are asking Trump to continue an inflow of foreign workers to take agricultural and nonagricultural jobs.
Specifically, the GOP senators say Trump must continue fast-tracking H-2A foreign agricultural workers and H-2B foreign nonagricultural workers into the U.S. and should allow businesses to exempt themselves from foreign worker restrictions so long as they claim they cannot find Americans to hire.
As the GOP senators lobby Trump to import more foreign workers during mass unemployment, grassroots organizations representing American workers and college students are asking the president to halt foreign worker visa programs to ensure scarce jobs go to unemployed Americans. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--2 banks burn to ground in San Diego suburb as protests turn to violence, looting

The violent unrest gripping the nation spread Saturday night to a suburb of San Diego , where rioters burned two @ @ @ @ @ looted and destroyed many other businesses .
Peaceful protests over the killing of George Floyd @ @ @ @ @ as night fell on La Mesa , a suburb of about 60,000 people east of @ @ @ @ @ trail of destruction .
They torched the Chase and Union banks next door to each @ @ @ @ @ .
Images showed the fire engulfing one bank , leaving behind a gutted skeleton of @ @ @ @ @ morning .
Windows were smashed at many businesses , including a Goodwill store , a @ @ @ @ @ bar .
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The violent unrest gripping the nation spread Saturday night to a suburb of San Diego, where rioters burned two banks to the ground and looted and destroyed many other businesses.
Peaceful protests over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis turned into riots as night fell on La Mesa, a suburb of about 60,000 people east of San Diego, leaving a trail of destruction.
They torched the Chase and Union banks next door to each other, Fox 5 reported.
Images showed the fire engulfing one bank, leaving behind a gutted skeleton of lumber and twisted metal by morning.
Windows were smashed at many businesses, including a Goodwill store, a real-estate office and a popular bar. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Massive Unemployment Fraud Uncovered In Washington State, Others

When the first massive coronavirus aid package was passed in Congress it included substantial benefits for workers who lost their jobs because of the government-mandated shutdown .
One of the biggest was the federal enhancement of state unemployment benefits , increasing weekly payments by up to six hundred dollars .
As we quickly learned , Senate Republicans ’ concerns over not having a cap on those benefits to prevent the payments from exceeding the employee ’ s previous salary were fully justified .
That didn ’ t wind up being the only problem with the plan , however .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushed through bill and the flood of people applying for benefits left the door open for scammers and identity thieves to tap into the system and falsely claim benefits to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars .
The first epicenter of this massive scheme was detected in Washington State , but it quickly spread to others .
( Associated Press ) It turned out that , like thousands of Washington state residents , Lurie ’ s identity was used by criminals seeking to capitalize on a flood of legitimate unemployment claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams , and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done : hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims .
Much of it apparently went to a West African fraud ring using identities stolen in prior data breaches , such as the massive 2017 Equifax breach .
State and federal authorities have tried to claw back as much money as possible and say they have blocked hundreds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but Washington ’ s experience is nevertheless a cautionary tale .
At first glance , it may seem like a difficult scheme to pull off .
How could someone file for unemployment under another person ’ s name if they are alive and working ?
As it turns out , all of those massive data breaches we ’ ve heard about over the years are probably coming back to haunt us .
If scammers have enough of your personal data , they can file a claim in your name in the overloaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elect to have their payments made to prepaid debit cards associated with your account which they ’ ve already gained access to .
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When the first massive coronavirus aid package was passed in Congress it included substantial benefits for workers who lost their jobs because of the government-mandated shutdown. One of the biggest was the federal enhancement of state unemployment benefits, increasing weekly payments by up to six hundred dollars. As we quickly learned, Senate Republicans’ concerns over not having a cap on those benefits to prevent the payments from exceeding the employee’s previous salary were fully justified.
That didn’t wind up being the only problem with the plan, however. We’re now learning that the hastily rushed through bill and the flood of people applying for benefits left the door open for scammers and identity thieves to tap into the system and falsely claim benefits to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. The first epicenter of this massive scheme was detected in Washington State, but it quickly spread to others. (Associated Press)
It turned out that, like thousands of Washington state residents, [Dayna] Lurie’s identity was used by criminals seeking to capitalize on a flood of legitimate unemployment claims by sneaking in fraudulent ones.
Washington’s race to help newly laid-off residents as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy left it vulnerable to such scams, and last week officials hinted at the scope of the damage done: hundreds of millions of dollars paid out in fake claims. Much of it apparently went to a West African fraud ring using identities stolen in prior data breaches, such as the massive 2017 Equifax breach.
State and federal authorities have tried to claw back as much money as possible and say they have blocked hundreds of millions more from being paid out, but Washington’s experience is nevertheless a cautionary tale.
At first glance, it may seem like a difficult scheme to pull off. How could someone file for unemployment under another person’s name if they are alive and working? As it turns out, all of those massive data breaches we’ve heard about over the years are probably coming back to haunt us. If scammers have enough of your personal data, they can file a claim in your name in the overloaded state online benefits systems. They can elect to have their payments made to prepaid debit cards associated with your account which they’ve already gained access to. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Rioters So Angry About George Floyd … They Wrote ‘Free Palestine’ on a Synagogue

Protests over the horrific death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis have taken on a @ @ @ @ @ riots broke out across the country .
Rioters looted , vandalized , and burned stores @ @ @ @ @ that had nothing to do with police brutality , but perhaps the most egregious case @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , the Jewish Sabbath .
Rioters targeted a synagogue in Los Angeles , spray-painting @ @ @ @ @ ” and “ Free Palestine ” right below the sign with the name “ Congregation @ @ @ @ @ Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles reported .
“ Synagogue Congregation Beth on Beverly Blvd @ @ @ @ @ me this ugly hatred is still about or ?
!
” Lisa Daftari , founder @ @ @ @ @ News Desk , tweeted with the photo .
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Protests over the horrific death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis have taken on a life of their own as riots broke out across the country. Rioters looted, vandalized, and burned stores, monuments, and buildings that had nothing to do with police brutality, but perhaps the most egregious case came in Los Angeles on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath.
Synagogue Congregation Beth El on Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles vandalized… Tell me this ugly hatred is still about #blm or #georgefloyd?! pic.twitter.com/DnCiA2Zc5L — Lisa Daftari (@LisaDaftari) May 31, 2020
Rioters targeted a synagogue in Los Angeles, spray-painting graffiti reading “F**k Israel” and “Free Palestine” right below the sign with the name “Congregation Beth Israel,” the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles reported.
“Synagogue Congregation Beth [Israel] on Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles vandalized… Tell me this ugly hatred is still about [Black Lives Matter] or [George Floyd]?!” Lisa Daftari, founder and editor of The Foreign News Desk, tweeted with the photo. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Ted Cruz Rips Justin Timberlake over Bail Out Money for ‘Antifa Terrorists Destroying Minority Commu

Ted Cruz Rips Justin Timberlake over Bail Out Money for ‘Antifa Terrorists Destroying Minority Communities’

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz ( R-TX ) ripped pop megastar Justin Timberlake after the Grammy-winning singer urged fans to follow in his footsteps and donate to an organization providing bail money for lawless protesters .
“ Justin , how about giving your millions to a fund to help the African-American and Hispanic small businesses that are being burned & looted , rather than a fund to bail out the spoiled ( often white ) ANTIFA terrorists who are destroying minority communities ?
” Cruz asked in response to the “ Mirrors ” singer ’ s tweet , which encouraged fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cruz ’ s sharp response to Timberlake comes as the country experienced yet another night of violent protests sparked by the death of George Floyd .
However , as President Trump and Attorney General William Barr have emphasized , many of the protesters seem to be associated with radical leftist groups including Antifa and have engaged in lawless behavior .
Video after video shows rioters assaulting police officers and pillaging businesses — many of which are minority-owned — in the name of “ justice.
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) ripped pop megastar Justin Timberlake after the Grammy-winning singer urged fans to follow in his footsteps and donate to an organization providing bail money for lawless protesters.
“Justin, how about giving your millions to a fund to help the African-American and Hispanic small businesses that are being burned & looted, rather than a fund to bail out the spoiled (often white) ANTIFA terrorists who are destroying minority communities?” Cruz asked in response to the “Mirrors” singer’s tweet, which encouraged fans to donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund.
Justin, how about giving your millions to a fund to help the African-American and Hispanic small businesses that are being burned & looted, rather than a fund to bail out the spoiled (often white) ANTIFA terrorists who are destroying minority communities? https://t.co/klWyoy4fwn — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 1, 2020
Cruz’s sharp response to Timberlake comes as the country experienced yet another night of violent protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. However, as President Trump and Attorney General William Barr have emphasized, many of the protesters seem to be associated with radical leftist groups including Antifa and have engaged in lawless behavior. Video after video shows rioters assaulting police officers and pillaging businesses — many of which are minority-owned — in the name of “justice.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--Texas bar bans customers who wear masks

Texas bar bans customers who wear masks

You read the headline correctly .
A Texas bar is banning customers who wear masks .
Quite the opposite of what other places are doing during the coronavirus pandemic .
No mask , no problem , says the owner of a bar in Elgin , Texas .
The Liberty Tree Tavern not only warmly welcomes maskless patrons , but it prohibits customers who wear masks .
This is sure to cause a stir on the suddenly polarizing topic of people wearing face masks .
“ Due to our concern for our citizens , if they feel the need to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay home until it ’ s safe , ” the notice outside the Liberty Tree Tavern states , according to USA Today .
No mask-shaming going on at the Liberty Tree Tavern .
“ It is more of a pushback against the wannabe snitch patrols and the contact tracers they ’ re gon na hire , ” the bar ’ s co-owner Kevin Smith told KXAN .
“ This is still rural Texas , ” Smith told the news outlet .
Elgin , which is 25 miles east of Austin , has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small Texas town has recorded only 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19 .
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You read the headline correctly. A Texas bar is banning customers who wear masks. Quite the opposite of what other places are doing during the coronavirus pandemic.
No mask, no problem, says the owner of a bar in Elgin, Texas. The Liberty Tree Tavern not only warmly welcomes maskless patrons, but it prohibits customers who wear masks. This is sure to cause a stir on the suddenly polarizing topic of people wearing face masks.
“Due to our concern for our citizens, if they feel the need to wear a mask, then they should probably stay home until it’s safe,” the notice outside the Liberty Tree Tavern states, according to USA Today. No mask-shaming going on at the Liberty Tree Tavern.
“It is more of a pushback against the wannabe snitch patrols and the contact tracers they’re gonna hire,” the bar’s co-owner Kevin Smith told KXAN.
“This is still rural Texas,” Smith told the news outlet. Elgin, which is 25 miles east of Austin, has a population a little over 9,000. The small Texas town has recorded only 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-02--WATCH: Santa Monica Looter Admits He’s Doing It ‘for the Money,’ Not George Floyd

Bill Melugin on Fox 11 Los Angeles was in the middle of the riots in Santa Monica , Calif. , @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity to interview a looter who was arrested .
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Looter explains his motive to @BillFOXLA after being caught by police https://t.co/sd8u3Woioa pic.twitter.com/0GqRkW8EqD — FOX 11 Los Angeles (@FOXLA) June 1, 2020
BREAKING: We just witnessed a group of looters hit a store in West LA off Wilshire by 26th, the car got away but one of the looters didn’t get in fast enough and LAPD chased him down and caught him. @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/bNar1xYPzn — Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) June 1, 2020
Bill Melugin on Fox 11 Los Angeles was in the middle of the riots in Santa Monica, Calif., on Sunday, and got the opportunity to interview a looter who was arrested. – READ MORE
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