truepundit--2020-06-29--Jussie Smollett Hit With Crushing Blow as His Alleged Attackers Change Tune – Agree to Testify

Yesterday , we reported that the brothers who allegedly attacked disgraced “ Empire ” star Jussie Smollett were refusing to testify against him because they believed police were withholding evidence they had seized from their home .
Now , however , they have changed their minds and announced that they will testify against Smollett after all .
Brothers Abel and Ola Osundario have long claimed that in January of 2019 , Smollett paid them $ 3,500 to jump him on a street in Chicago , Illinois while hurling racist and homophobic slurs at him in the hopes of raising his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay raise on his show .
“ Yesterday ’ s decision to voluntarily stop cooperating in the prosecution of Jussie Smollett has nothing to do with the veracity of the statements made to police and prosecutors by Abimnola ( ‘ Abel ’ ) and Olabinjo ( ‘ Ola ’ ) Osundairo , ” their attorney Gloria Schmidt Rodriguez told Fox News .
“ The brothers have consistently stood by their statements and testimony and continue to tell the truth about their involvement.
” She went on to explain that the brothers decided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ properly registered 9mm handgun ” seized by the Chicago Police Department in February 2019 was not returned to them .
This missing gun as well as “ the unnecessary complication brought to this situation by CPD ’ s Corporate Counsel in treating them like suspects ” was the reason behind them saying they would not testify .
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Yesterday, we reported that the brothers who allegedly attacked disgraced “Empire” star Jussie Smollett were refusing to testify against him because they believed police were withholding evidence they had seized from their home. Now, however, they have changed their minds and announced that they will testify against Smollett after all.
Brothers Abel and Ola Osundario have long claimed that in January of 2019, Smollett paid them $3,500 to jump him on a street in Chicago, Illinois while hurling racist and homophobic slurs at him in the hopes of raising his profile so that he could secure a pay raise on his show.
“Yesterday’s decision to voluntarily stop cooperating in the prosecution of Jussie Smollett has nothing to do with the veracity of the statements made to police and prosecutors by Abimnola (‘Abel’) and Olabinjo (‘Ola’) Osundairo,” their attorney Gloria Schmidt Rodriguez told Fox News. “The brothers have consistently stood by their statements and testimony and continue to tell the truth about their involvement.”
She went on to explain that the brothers decided to “cease voluntary cooperation” after a “properly registered 9mm handgun” seized by the Chicago Police Department in February 2019 was not returned to them. This missing gun as well as “the unnecessary complication brought to this situation by CPD’s Corporate Counsel in treating them like suspects” was the reason behind them saying they would not testify. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Trump Pens Letter About Chicago Violence — the City’s Mayor, Illinois Governor Push Back

President Donald Trump wrote to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot ( D ) and Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ( D ) to ask the two leaders to “ put partisanship aside ” so that “ we can revitalize distressed neighborhoods in Chicago , together.
” However , the two leaders pushed back on it .
In a letter sent on Friday to the mayor and governor , Trump called for and urged “ action on the devastating violence in Chicago.
” “ Your lack of leadership on this important issue continues to fail the people you have sworn to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am concerned it is another example of your lack of commitment to the vulnerable citizens who are victims of this violence and a lack of respect for the men and women in law enforcement.
” The president noted violence in Chicago .
During Father ’ s Day weekend , there were 104 people shot , 14 of those people died , including a 3-year-old boy , according to a report .
“ I will continue to lead the way to support historically disadvantaged communities and would welcome your help in these endeavors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding , “ Unlike previous Administrations of both parties , I am willing to tackle unsolved challenges.
” The president then urged the mayor and governor to “ put partisanship aside ” so that they could work together .
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President Donald Trump wrote to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) to ask the two leaders to “put partisanship aside” so that “we can revitalize distressed neighborhoods in Chicago, together.” However, the two leaders pushed back on it.
In a letter sent on Friday to the mayor and governor, Trump called for and urged “action on the devastating violence in Chicago.”
“Your lack of leadership on this important issue continues to fail the people you have sworn to protect,” he wrote. “I am concerned it is another example of your lack of commitment to the vulnerable citizens who are victims of this violence and a lack of respect for the men and women in law enforcement.”
As our police officers, street outreach workers and residents continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe, he’s using the victims of gun violence in our city to score cheap political points, spew racist rhetoric, and ignore the impact of COVID across this country. — Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) June 27, 2020
I stand with @GovPritzker in providing for the safety and well-being of our residents. — Mayor Lori Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) June 27, 2020
The president noted violence in Chicago. During Father’s Day weekend, there were 104 people shot, 14 of those people died, including a 3-year-old boy, according to a report.
“I will continue to lead the way to support historically disadvantaged communities and would welcome your help in these endeavors,” Trump wrote in the letter, adding, “Unlike previous Administrations of both parties, I am willing to tackle unsolved challenges.”
The president then urged the mayor and governor to “put partisanship aside” so that they could work together. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--James Carville: Trump has ‘zero chance’ of being re-elected,’ more likely not to run at all

Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville declared on Thursday night that there is “ no chance ” President Trump wins re-election in November .
“ I think there is a better chance Donald Trump does not run for re-election , than he is re-elected , ” Carville told MSNBC ’ s Brian Williams .
“ There is no chance he ’ s gon na be re-elected , ” Carville continued .
“ If you just take the events of the last 10 days , obviously he has no control over the virus , he has no control over the tension in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything.
” Carville then told WIlliams that multiple polls confirm his theory .
“ Zero chance he ’ s gon na be re-elected , ” Carville repeated , adding that someone should warn Trump a “ humiliating ” defeat is coming his way .
“ Jared , or somebody , is gon na have to sit down and have a real , like , talk , a real man-to-man , a come-to-Jesus as people used to say , I don ’ t know what is it , ” Carville said .
“ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue will not.
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Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville declared on Thursday night that there is “no chance” President Trump wins re-election in November.
“I think there is a better chance Donald Trump does not run for re-election, than he is re-elected,” Carville told MSNBC’s Brian Williams.
“There is no chance he’s gonna be re-elected,” Carville continued. “If you just take the events of the last 10 days, obviously he has no control over the virus, he has no control over the tension in the streets…he’s lost control over everything.”
Carville then told WIlliams that multiple polls confirm his theory.
“Zero chance he’s gonna be re-elected,” Carville repeated, adding that someone should warn Trump a “humiliating” defeat is coming his way.
“Jared, or somebody, is gonna have to sit down and have a real, like, talk, a real man-to-man, a come-to-Jesus as people used to say, I don’t know what is it,” Carville said. “That is, that which can’t continue will not.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--‘Most Outrageous, Sinful Comment’: Scott Blasts Pelosi For Accusing Senate GOP Of Trying To Get Away

‘Most Outrageous, Sinful Comment’: Scott Blasts Pelosi For Accusing Senate GOP Of Trying To Get Away With Floyd’s Murder

Senator Tim Scott ( R-SC ) , who has been leading the Senate GOP ’ s police reform bill , responded to an accusation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) that Republicans were “ trying to get away with the murder ” of George Floyd through the police reform legislation .
“ It was the most outrageous , sinful comment I ’ ve heard as a public official , period .
I thought to myself that , how in the world does this woman sitting , standing in front of a $ 24,000 refrigerator , have the sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race politics , ” Scott told radio host Guy Benson in an interview on Friday .
“ Why in the world would she want to do that ?
There ’ s only one answer , by the way .
One answer : It ’ s because she ’ s lived so long in a state of privilege that she has forgotten that it is the Republican Party that voted more for the civil rights-era legislation than the Democrats , ” continued the Republican senator .
“ It is because she has forgotten that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal justice reform done in 2018 , that made up for the Democrats ’ 1994 crime bill.
” “ She ’ s forgotten that it ’ s the school choice movement that frees more kids in poverty from the poor education system , brought to us by the Democrats and the teachers ’ union , than they ’ ve ever seen .
She has forgotten so much about reality , that she spends too much time in an alternate universe .
But the facts are simple .
Why in the world would she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s simply this : They believe , actually believe this , that campaigning on police brutality is more important than solving police reform , ” said Scott .
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Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), who has been leading the Senate GOP’s police reform bill, responded to an accusation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) that Republicans were “trying to get away with the murder” of George Floyd through the police reform legislation.
“It was the most outrageous, sinful comment I’ve heard as a public official, period. I thought to myself that, how in the world does this woman sitting, standing in front of a $24,000 refrigerator, have the sense to jump into the bottomless pit of race politics,” Scott told radio host Guy Benson in an interview on Friday.
“Why in the world would she want to do that? There’s only one answer, by the way. One answer: It’s because she’s lived so long in a state of privilege that she has forgotten that it is the Republican Party that voted more for the civil rights-era legislation than the Democrats,” continued the Republican senator. “It is because she has forgotten that it was President Trump, and the criminal justice reform done in 2018, that made up for the Democrats’ 1994 crime bill.”
“She’s forgotten that it’s the school choice movement that frees more kids in poverty from the poor education system, brought to us by the Democrats and the teachers’ union, than they’ve ever seen. She has forgotten so much about reality, that she spends too much time in an alternate universe. But the facts are simple. Why in the world would she stoop so low? And it’s simply this: They believe, actually believe this, that campaigning on police brutality is more important than solving police reform,” said Scott. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Carolina Panthers Head Coach: I’d Consider Kneeling During The National Anthem

Speaking on a Zoom call on Thursday , Matt Rhule , the head coach of the NFL ’ s Carolina Panthers , told reporters that he would consider kneeling during the national anthem alongside his players .
Rhule stated , according to The Washington Post : I would consider anything as we move forward .
I ’ m supportive of the cause .
I ’ m supportive of the movement .
I ’ m supportive of social justice .
I think for every person , coach or player , that will be a very personal decision .
I think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time and the right reason for everybody .
I will support my players with whatever they do and then when the time comes I will really think deeply about what is the best thing for me and what is the best way I can show my support .
He added , “ I think a lot of this has come from the players so I will wait to see what direction they are leaning , and then I will make my decision.
” “ Assuming there is an NFL season on the fall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take the sideline as a rookie head coach guiding a first-year Panthers quarterback in Teddy Bridgewater working for a third-year owner in David Tepper , ” Yahoo Sports noted .
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Speaking on a Zoom call on Thursday, Matt Rhule, the head coach of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, told reporters that he would consider kneeling during the national anthem alongside his players.
Rhule stated, according to The Washington Post: I would consider anything as we move forward. I’m supportive of the cause. I’m supportive of the movement. I’m supportive of social justice. I think for every person, coach or player, that will be a very personal decision. I think it has to be made at the right time and the right reason for everybody. I will support my players with whatever they do and then when the time comes I will really think deeply about what is the best thing for me and what is the best way I can show my support.
He added, “I think a lot of this has come from the players so I will wait to see what direction they are leaning, and then I will make my decision.”
“Assuming there is an NFL season on the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Rhule will take the sideline as a rookie head coach guiding a first-year Panthers quarterback in Teddy Bridgewater working for a third-year owner in David Tepper,” Yahoo Sports noted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--New Gun Owners Could Sway Future Elections

The record-breaking gun sales during the coronavirus pandemic could bolster candidates that support the Second Amendment in 2020 and alter the course of American gun politics for the foreseeable future .
Several of the country ’ s leading gun-rights groups are working to convert many more first-time owners into new gun-rights voters in the run-up to the 2020 election .
Amy Hunter , a spokeswoman for the National Rifle Association , said that the group ’ s success could change the political landscape at the local , state , and national level .
“ The NRA believes voters who recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Second Amendment voters and be an even more formidable voting bloc , ” Hunter told the Washington Free Beacon .
“ They ’ re educated , passionate , and they know anti-gun politicians are the biggest threat to their fundamental right to self-defense.
” New buyers are learning for the first time how public policy shapes their ability to exercise their rights .
Larry Keane , spokesman for the industry ’ s National Shooting Sports Foundation ( NSSF ) , said that firsthand experience can change how voters look at gun control and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are purchasing these firearms because of concern about personal protection , the notion that anti-gun politicians who would strip us of our rights , would ban the most popular rifles being sold in the United States today is something that they should be taking into consideration ” in the voting booth , Keane said .
“ I hope and I think that they will.
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The record-breaking gun sales during the coronavirus pandemic could bolster candidates that support the Second Amendment in 2020 and alter the course of American gun politics for the foreseeable future.
Several of the country’s leading gun-rights groups are working to convert many more first-time owners into new gun-rights voters in the run-up to the 2020 election. Amy Hunter, a spokeswoman for the National Rifle Association, said that the group’s success could change the political landscape at the local, state, and national level.
“The NRA believes voters who recently purchased guns for self-defense will join other Second Amendment voters and be an even more formidable voting bloc,” Hunter told the Washington Free Beacon. “They’re educated, passionate, and they know anti-gun politicians are the biggest threat to their fundamental right to self-defense.”
New buyers are learning for the first time how public policy shapes their ability to exercise their rights. Larry Keane, spokesman for the industry’s National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), said that firsthand experience can change how voters look at gun control and Second Amendment legislation.
“Particularly when people are purchasing these firearms because of concern about personal protection, the notion that anti-gun politicians who would strip us of our rights, would ban the most popular rifles being sold in the United States today is something that they should be taking into consideration” in the voting booth, Keane said. “I hope and I think that they will.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Robert Johnson’s Big Idea: $14 trillion in slavery reparations to African-Americans

Robert Johnson , the founder of Black Entertainment Television , says it ’ s time America atones for slavery and systemic racism by paying African-Americans reparations to make them economically equal to white Americans .
Johnson , the first black billionaire in the United States , has put a price tag on the debt America owes to African-Americans at $ 14 trillion .
Under his proposal , an estimated 40 million African-Americans would get $ 350,000 in direct cash payments over 30 years ( costing the average taxpayer roughly $ 2,900 a year , according to his office ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ disparity between African-Americans and white Americans .
To say this is controversial is an understatement .
Some Democratic lawmakers have warmed to the discussion , but often in the form of commissions and other partial measures .
A Fox News poll last year found most Americans are opposed to cash reparations .
And with the government already spending trillions on coronavirus relief and the national debt pushing past $ 26 trillion , concerns about the country ’ s fiscal stability would pose an obvious hurdle .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I think we ’ re always a work in progress in this country , but no one currently alive was responsible for that , and I don ’ t think we should be trying to figure out how to compensate for it.
” Johnson contends white Americans built generations of wealth on the backs of slave labor , and black people will never be able to catch up in wealth unless they are paid this debt .
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Robert Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, says it’s time America atones for slavery and systemic racism by paying African-Americans reparations to make them economically equal to white Americans.
Johnson, the first black billionaire in the United States, has put a price tag on the debt America owes to African-Americans at $14 trillion.
“Nobody talks about cash, but black people understand cash,” Johnson told Fox News.
Under his proposal, an estimated 40 million African-Americans would get $350,000 in direct cash payments over 30 years (costing the average taxpayer roughly $2,900 a year, according to his office). The $350,000 would signify the wealth disparity between African-Americans and white Americans.
To say this is controversial is an understatement. Some Democratic lawmakers have warmed to the discussion, but often in the form of commissions and other partial measures. A Fox News poll last year found most Americans are opposed to cash reparations. And with the government already spending trillions on coronavirus relief and the national debt pushing past $26 trillion, concerns about the country’s fiscal stability would pose an obvious hurdle.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said last year of the idea: “I think we’re always a work in progress in this country, but no one currently alive was responsible for that, and I don’t think we should be trying to figure out how to compensate for it.”
Johnson contends white Americans built generations of wealth on the backs of slave labor, and black people will never be able to catch up in wealth unless they are paid this debt. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Black Lives Matter Storm Target: We Will Shut Your Business Down (VIDEO)

On Friday night , a group of Black Lives Matter activists began shouting a political script in a Target store @ @ @ @ @ The verbal assault was led by a male with a bullhorn , who read the @ @ @ @ @ were then shouted back by the rest of the group .
They yelled , “ @ @ @ @ @ around this neighborhood , because you prioritize money over people , until you stop calling @ @ @ @ @ continue to shut your business down.
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On Friday night, a group of Black Lives Matter activists began shouting a political script in a Target store in Washington, D.C.
The verbal assault was led by a male with a bullhorn, who read the script in portions which were were then shouted back by the rest of the group.
BLM to @Target “we will shut your buisness down” pic.twitter.com/jwP9jW5EjF — Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) June 28, 2020
BLM has now entered a mini shopping center and Target in DC – no looting – they are protesting in Target now pic.twitter.com/Xz2KQ1SIBX — Drew Hernandez (@livesmattershow) June 28, 2020
They yelled, “All black people, living around this neighborhood, because you prioritize money over people, until you stop calling the police, we will continue to shut your business down.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Cuomo, de Blasio wrong to limit worship services, condone mass protests: federal judge

A federal judge said New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo , Attorney General Letitia James , and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio “ exceeded ” their executive limits by limiting worship services and condoning mass protests as the state continues to reopen from coronavirus restrictions .
U.S. District Judge Gary L. Sharpe issued a preliminary injunction Friday on behalf of two Catholic priests — Steven Soos and Nicholas Stamos — and a trio of Orthodox Jewish congregants — Elchanan Perr , Daniel Schonborn , and Mayer Mayerfeld — in Brooklyn , represented by the Thomas More Society .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ District of New York after mass protests and looting occurred in the Big Apple following George Floyd ‘ s police-related death in May .
De Blasio had “ simultaneous pro-protest/anti-religious gathering messages ” when he “ actively encouraged participation in protests and openly discouraged religious gatherings and threatened religious worshipers , ” Sharpe said in his federal order .
“ Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio could have just as easily discouraged protests , short of condemning their message , in the name of public health and exercised discretion to suspend enforcement for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they knew was a flagrant disregard of the outdoor limits and social distancing rules , ” the judge added .
“ They could have also been silent .
But by acting as they did , Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio sent a clear message that mass protests are deserving of preferential treatment.
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A federal judge said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General Letitia James, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio “exceeded” their executive limits by limiting worship services and condoning mass protests as the state continues to reopen from coronavirus restrictions.
U.S. District Judge Gary L. Sharpe issued a preliminary injunction Friday on behalf of two Catholic priests — Steven Soos and Nicholas Stamos — and a trio of Orthodox Jewish congregants — Elchanan Perr, Daniel Schonborn, and Mayer Mayerfeld — in Brooklyn, represented by the Thomas More Society.
They filed the suit in the Northern District of New York after mass protests and looting occurred in the Big Apple following George Floyd‘s police-related death in May.
De Blasio had “simultaneous pro-protest/anti-religious gathering messages” when he “actively encouraged participation in protests and openly discouraged religious gatherings and threatened religious worshipers,” Sharpe said in his federal order.
“Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio could have just as easily discouraged protests, short of condemning their message, in the name of public health and exercised discretion to suspend enforcement for public safety reasons instead of encouraging what they knew was a flagrant disregard of the outdoor limits and social distancing rules,” the judge added. “They could have also been silent. But by acting as they did, Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio sent a clear message that mass protests are deserving of preferential treatment.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Sheriff in Washington calls on locals to defy governor’s mask orders: ‘Don’t be a sheep’ (VIDEO)

A sheriff in Washington state is speaking out to urge locals to defy the liberal governor ’ s statewide face-mask @ @ @ @ @ Democrat governor ’ s dismay .
Governor Jay Inslee ’ s order that everyone must @ @ @ @ @ public places went into effect on Friday , and anyone caught violating it will be @ @ @ @ @ could result in up to 90 days in jail or a $ 1,000 fine , @ @ @ @ @ While speaking to a crowd in a church parking lot in Napavine , Lewis County @ @ @ @ @ by urging local residents to defy Inslee ’ s order , telling them “ don @ @ @ @ @ ” “ In case you guys didn ’ t hear , Gov .
Inslee in @ @ @ @ @ after over a hundred and some odd days that we should all wear face masks @ @ @ @ @ ” the sheriff said .
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A sheriff in Washington state is speaking out to urge locals to defy the liberal governor’s statewide face-mask orders, much to the Democrat governor’s dismay.
Governor Jay Inslee’s order that everyone must wear a face mask in public places went into effect on Friday, and anyone caught violating it will be hit with a misdemeanor that could result in up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, according to The Blaze.
“In case you guys didn’t hear, governor Inslee in his infinite wisdom, is deciding after over a hundred and some odd days, that we should all wear face masks inside and out. Here’s what I say… don’t be a sheep.” Sheriff Robert Snaza, Lewis County, WA pic.twitter.com/UMT9bUEDWD — Kelly Bender (@ke11ybender) June 24, 2020
While speaking to a crowd in a church parking lot in Napavine, Lewis County Sheriff Robert Snaza fired back by urging local residents to defy Inslee’s order, telling them “don’t be a sheep.”
“In case you guys didn’t hear, Gov. Inslee in his infinite wisdom has decided after over a hundred and some odd days that we should all wear face masks — inside and out,” the sheriff said.
“Here’s what I say: Don’t be a sheep.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--L.A. Sheriff To Quadruple Gun-Carry Permits

The Los Angeles County sheriff announced on Wednesday his office plans to increase the number of gun-carry permits issued to residents by 400 percent .
Sheriff Alex Villanueva ( D. ) said he would assign additional staff to process gun-carry permit applications in an effort to improve the sheriff department ’ s operations .
He said the new resources could quadruple approvals .
“ I know another question some of you are going to ask about is the policy , ” he said during a live stream .
“ We ’ re increasing the approval rate on these and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 400 percent , roughly .
So , if you think you have good cause please submit it , go through the process , and we ’ ve actually increased some of our staffing to accommodate that.
” The number only sounds striking on paper .
A 2017 audit by the California State Auditor found the county had only issued 197 permits and there were only 9 active permits belonging to applicants outside the law enforcement community , despite the county having a population of more than 10 million .
Philadelphia County in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 1.5 million and a “ shall issue ” gun-carry law , issued 9,239 permits in 2019 .
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The Los Angeles County sheriff announced on Wednesday his office plans to increase the number of gun-carry permits issued to residents by 400 percent.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva (D.) said he would assign additional staff to process gun-carry permit applications in an effort to improve the sheriff department’s operations. He said the new resources could quadruple approvals.
“I know another question some of you are going to ask about is the [gun-carry permit] policy,” he said during a live stream. “We’re increasing the approval rate on these and it’s probably going to go up about 400 percent, roughly. So, if you think you have good cause please submit it, go through the process, and we’ve actually increased some of our staffing to accommodate that.”
The number only sounds striking on paper. A 2017 audit by the California State Auditor found the county had only issued 197 permits and there were only 9 active permits belonging to applicants outside the law enforcement community, despite the county having a population of more than 10 million. Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania, which has a population of about 1.5 million and a “shall issue” gun-carry law, issued 9,239 permits in 2019. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Gov. Cuomo Claims the Trump Administration ‘Is in Denial’ About the Coronavirus Pandemic (VIDEO)

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) is adamant that President Donald Trump ’ s administration has failed @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
NBC ’ s Chuck Todd asked Cuomo to weigh in on @ @ @ @ @ ( HHS ) Alex Azar ’ s belief contact tracing issues are the responsibility of @ @ @ @ @ not this second surge in coronavirus cases was preventable .
“ If you listen to @ @ @ @ @ if you listen to what the president says , what they said at the White @ @ @ @ @ re saying what they said three months ago , ” Cuomo said .
He added @ @ @ @ @ basically in denial about the problem .
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WATCH: Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there was a “failed effort to stop the first wave in the country.” #MTP #IfItsSunday@NYGovCuomo: The Trump administration “is in denial about the problem.” They are telling states “you’re on your own.” pic.twitter.com/YJjUS65CH0 — Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) June 28, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is adamant that President Donald Trump’s administration has failed to acknowledge the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.
NBC’s Chuck Todd asked Cuomo to weigh in on Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Alex Azar’s belief contact tracing issues are the responsibility of the states and whether or not this second surge in coronavirus cases was preventable.
“If you listen to what the secretary said, if you listen to what the president says, what they said at the White House briefing, they’re saying what they said three months ago,” Cuomo said.
He added, “They’re basically in denial about the problem. They don’t want to tell the American people the truth.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--California Legislature Votes to Allow Discrimination by Race, Gender, National Origin

This week , the legislature in California voted to remove the constitutional prohibition on “ discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to persons on the basis of race , sex , color , ethnicity , or national origin in public employment , public education , and public contracting.
” That ’ s right , California just voted to allow racial and gender discrimination in all its public activities .
The bill will move to the ballot in November for a popular vote .
The proponents of the bill , the most radical progressives in California ( which is really saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about removing the ban on affirmative action , first passed in 1996 .
The University of California Board of Regents , headed by Janet Napolitano , supports this bill .
Many have absurdly cited the CCP coronavirus pandemic and the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department to say the era of affirmative action should end .
Opponents call it nothing more than a racial spoils system designed to grant preferential treatment to some communities of color over others .
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This week, the legislature in California voted to remove the constitutional prohibition on “discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to persons on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, and public contracting.” That’s right, California just voted to allow racial and gender discrimination in all its public activities. The bill will move to the ballot in November for a popular vote.
The California legislature has now voted to strike these words from our state
constitution: “The state shall not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.” I’m speechless. pic.twitter.com/X09mWlM9sX — Steve Miller (@SteveMillerOC) June 24, 2020
Yes, this is real. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 (“ACA5”) has only one clause: delete Section 31 from the California state constitution.https://t.co/WiXT1N0Mku pic.twitter.com/qdZJiELGfl — Steve Miller (@SteveMillerOC) June 26, 2020
The proponents of the bill, the most radical progressives in California (which is really saying something), say it’s about removing the ban on affirmative action, first passed in 1996. The University of California Board of Regents, headed by Janet Napolitano, supports this bill. Many have absurdly cited the CCP coronavirus pandemic and the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department to say the era of affirmative action should end. Opponents call it nothing more than a racial spoils system designed to grant preferential treatment to some communities of color over others. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Former US attorney: Flynn case was ‘manipulated’ at highest levels of Obama admin to go after Trump

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn ’ s rights were violated and he should consider a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and former Obama administration officials , former U.S. attorney Brett Tolman said Friday on “ Fox & Friends.
” “ That ’ s why there is an action called a Bivens action .
That is to go after a federal investigator that violates someone ’ s constitutional rights .
It ’ s specific for that occasion and I hope is he looking at it strongly , ” said Tolman , an attorney who served as a federal prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn ’ s lawyers said this week that newly uncovered notes from former FBI official Peter Strzok indicate then-FBI Director James Comey appeared to downplay Flynn ’ s calls during the presidential transition with Russia ’ s ambassador as “ legit ” during a meeting where then-President Barack Obama and then-Vice President Joe Biden also weighed in .
The handwritten notes , purportedly penned by Strzok , were submitted by Flynn ’ s legal team on Wednesday as part of his court case , after acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin and the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared them with his attorneys .
On Wednesday , after a federal appeals court ordered Flynn ’ s case be dismissed , Powell filed the notes and claimed they produced “ further stunning and exculpatory evidence ” that was previously withheld from Flynn .
Tolman concurred , saying that it points to the highest levels of the FBI , including former Director James Comey and his deputy , Andrew McCabe .
“ That should concern everyone that they still , somehow , found a way to manipulate a case and bring it when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legitimate , ” said Tolman , explaining that McCabe “ saved the case from being dismissed.
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Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s rights were violated and he should consider a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and former Obama administration officials, former U.S. attorney Brett Tolman said Friday on “Fox & Friends.”
“That’s why there is an action called a Bivens action. That is to go after a federal investigator that violates someone’s constitutional rights. It’s specific for that occasion and I hope is he looking at it strongly,” said Tolman, an attorney who served as a federal prosecutor in Utah from 2006 to 2009.
Flynn’s lawyers said this week that newly uncovered notes from former FBI official Peter Strzok indicate then-FBI Director James Comey appeared to downplay Flynn’s calls during the presidential transition with Russia’s ambassador as “legit” during a meeting where then-President Barack Obama and then-Vice President Joe Biden also weighed in.
The handwritten notes, purportedly penned by Strzok, were submitted by Flynn’s legal team on Wednesday as part of his court case, after acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia shared them with his attorneys.
On Wednesday, after a federal appeals court ordered Flynn’s case be dismissed, Powell filed the notes and claimed they produced “further stunning and exculpatory evidence” that was previously withheld from Flynn. Tolman concurred, saying that it points to the highest levels of the FBI, including former Director James Comey and his deputy, Andrew McCabe.
“That should concern everyone that they still, somehow, found a way to manipulate a case and bring it when they deemed his underlying action as being legitimate,” said Tolman, explaining that McCabe “saved the case from being dismissed.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Police: Man Murdered 7-Year-Old Girl Three Hours After Release from Jail

A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering a seven-year-old girl in Forest City , North Carolina , just hours @ @ @ @ @ .
Shaquille Marshon Francis , 26 , was arrested and charged with murder after he @ @ @ @ @ Aaliyah Norris , who was a passenger in the car that Francis shot at .
@ @ @ @ @ Police Department , Francis shot Norris in the head on June 23 and she was @ @ @ @ @ hospital in critical condition .
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A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering a seven-year-old girl in Forest City, North Carolina, just hours after being released from jail.
Shaquille Marshon Francis, 26, was arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed seven-year-old Aaliyah Norris, who was a passenger in the car that Francis shot at.
According to the Forest City Police Department, Francis shot Norris in the head on June 23 and she was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Two days after the shooting, Norris died from her injuries. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--TRUE COLORS: Rashida Tlaib Expresses Support For Palestinian Terrorist Who Tried To Kill Israeli Sol

TRUE COLORS: Rashida Tlaib Expresses Support For Palestinian Terrorist Who Tried To Kill Israeli Soldiers

Rep. Rashida Tlaib ( D-MI ) boosted supporters of a man that Israeli police say targeted law enforcement and injured @ @ @ @ @ warrant a trip to a hospital .
Tlaib retweeted four statements from accounts accusing Israeli @ @ @ @ @ Ahmad Erekat , 27 , on June 23 after he drove his car into a @ @ @ @ @ .
Erekat was the nephew of Saeb Erekat , the secretary general of the Palestine @ @ @ @ @ .
Tlaib also retweeted an interview of Rutgers assistant professor Noura Erakat with Democracy Now @ @ @ @ @ also claims to be Ahmad ’ s cousin , said that Ahmad was on his @ @ @ @ @ sister before her wedding .
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) boosted supporters of a man that Israeli police say targeted law enforcement and injured one border guard enough to warrant a trip to a hospital.
Tlaib retweeted four statements from accounts accusing Israeli law enforcement of unjustly killing Ahmad Erekat, 27, on June 23 after he drove his car into a border checkpoint injuring one guard. Erekat was the nephew of Saeb Erekat, the secretary general of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
Here’s Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib retweeting solidarity for the driver. pic.twitter.com/bs6QCQ893j — Alex VanNess (@thealexvanness) June 24, 2020
Tlaib also retweeted an interview of Rutgers assistant professor Noura Erakat with Democracy Now. The academic, who also claims to be Ahmad’s cousin, said that Ahmad was on his way to pick up his sister before her wedding. Nobody else was in the car with him at the time. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Montana man charged with toppling Ten Commandments monument

Montana police arrested a man who they said pulled down a courthouse Ten Commandments monument with a chain and a @ @ @ @ @ reports .
Anthony Weimer was booked into jail on a charge of felony criminal mischief @ @ @ @ @ Kalispell , KHQ reported .
Police said they responded after callers reported seeing a man @ @ @ @ @ Flathead County Courthouse attach a chain to a pickup truck before pulling down the monument @ @ @ @ @ to the station .
The man was then said to have collected the chain before @ @ @ @ @ , the station reported .
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Montana police arrested a man who they said pulled down a courthouse Ten Commandments monument with a chain and a pickup truck, according to reports.
Anthony Weimer was booked into jail on a charge of felony criminal mischief following the incident Saturday in Kalispell, KHQ reported.
Man arrested for taking down Kalispell monument with chain, pickup truckhttps://t.co/miNUAwYbbp — NBC Montana (@NBCMontana) June 28, 2020
Police said they responded after callers reported seeing a man on the grounds of the Flathead County Courthouse attach a chain to a pickup truck before pulling down the monument into the street, according to the station.
The man was then said to have collected the chain before driving off in the pickup, the station reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--NWSL Players Kneel During National Anthem

Players for the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage knelt during the national anthem Saturday when the National Women ’ s Soccer League opened the Challenge Cup tournament in Utah .
The players and coaches wore Black Lives Matter T-shirts in warmups before the game , which was nationally televised on CBS .
The players also knelt during a moment of silence before kickoff .
“ We took a knee today to protest racial injustice , police brutality and systemic racism against Black people and people of color in America .
We love our country and we have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ higher standard .
It is our duty to demand that the liberties and freedoms this nation was founded upon are extended to everyone , ” the Thorns and Courage said in a joint statement released before the game .
The league confirmed the day before that it would play the national anthem before the Challenge Cup games and that it would support the players in whatever they chose to do .
During the late match between the Red Stars and the Washington Spirit a few players remained standing .
There was a touching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consoled teammate Casey Short , who was overcome by emotion .
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Players for the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage knelt during the national anthem Saturday when the National Women’s Soccer League opened the Challenge Cup tournament in Utah.
The players and coaches wore Black Lives Matter T-shirts in warmups before the game, which was nationally televised on CBS. The players also knelt during a moment of silence before kickoff.
“We took a knee today to protest racial injustice, police brutality and systemic racism against Black people and people of color in America. We love our country and we have taken this opportunity to hold it to a higher standard. It is our duty to demand that the liberties and freedoms this nation was founded upon are extended to everyone,” the Thorns and Courage said in a joint statement released before the game.
The league confirmed the day before that it would play the national anthem before the Challenge Cup games and that it would support the players in whatever they chose to do.
During the late match between the Red Stars and the Washington Spirit a few players remained standing. There was a touching moment when Chicago’s Julie Ertz consoled teammate Casey Short, who was overcome by emotion. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--WATCH: Nancy Pelosi forgets George Floyd’s name while telling reporters she’s honoring his name

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) faced ridicule after she tried to say the Democrats ’ police reform bill @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd , but got his name wrong .
Pelosi was speaking to reporters on @ @ @ @ @ embarrassing gaffe .
She was relating how Floyd ’ s younger brother had asked her @ @ @ @ @ Floyd , who was killed while in police custody .
“ I ’ m very @ @ @ @ @ that before he testified he said to me , ‘ Madame Speaker do you think @ @ @ @ @ ’ s daughter that his name will always be remember because you ’ ll name @ @ @ @ @ ’ And I said , ‘ well I ’ ll recommend that to the Judiciary @ @ @ @ @ Black Caucus , who have shaped the bill , ” she explained .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) faced ridicule after she tried to say the Democrats’ police reform bill was named in honor of George Floyd, but got his name wrong.
Pelosi was speaking to reporters on Friday when she made the embarrassing gaffe. She was relating how Floyd’s younger brother had asked her to name the bill after Floyd, who was killed while in police custody.
“I’m very proud for the Judiciary Committee that before he testified he said to me, ‘Madame Speaker do you think that I can tell George’s daughter that his name will always be remember because you’ll name the bill for him?’ And I said, ‘well I’ll recommend that to the Judiciary Committee and to the Congressional Black Caucus, who have shaped the bill,” she explained. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--L’Oreal to remove the word ‘whitening’ from its products

Industry-leading French cosmetics company L ’ Oreal announced they will be removing words like “ whitening ” and “ lightening ” from their products after a number of beauty brands received backlash for their skin-lightening products amidst ongoing protests for racial equality .
“ The L ’ Oreal Group has decided to remove the words white/whitening , fair/fairness , light/lightening from all its skin evening products , ” the company said in a statement .
The move signals a shift by beauty giants to stand up against racial stereotypes .
L ’ Oreal ’ s skin brightening creams are amongst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are targeted towards Asian , African and Caribbean buyers who face a cultural stigma where lighter skin is perceived as more desirable .
L ’ Oreal ’ s promise for change comes a day after consumer products leader Unilever announced they ’ d be changing the name of their “ Fair & Lovely ” cream that is popular in Asia for skin lightening The product reportedly generated $ 500 million in revenue in India last year , according to Yahoo News , but the brand says they are working to acknowledge how their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Industry-leading French cosmetics company L’Oreal announced they will be removing words like “whitening” and “lightening” from their products after a number of beauty brands received backlash for their skin-lightening products amidst ongoing protests for racial equality.
“The L’Oreal Group has decided to remove the words white/whitening, fair/fairness, light/lightening from all its skin evening products,” the company said in a statement.
The move signals a shift by beauty giants to stand up against racial stereotypes. L’Oreal’s skin brightening creams are amongst the most popular on the market and are targeted towards Asian, African and Caribbean buyers who face a cultural stigma where lighter skin is perceived as more desirable.
L’Oreal’s promise for change comes a day after consumer products leader Unilever announced they’d be changing the name of their “Fair & Lovely” cream that is popular in Asia for skin lightening
The product reportedly generated $500 million in revenue in India last year, according to Yahoo News, but the brand says they are working to acknowledge how their terminology and branding perpetuates racist stereotypes. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Planned Parenthood Advocates Burn American Flag to Protest Pro-Life Legislation

Activists with the Tennessee chapter of Planned Parenthood burned the American flag and placed it in a garbage can in @ @ @ @ @ media .
“ Gov .
Bill Lee has disrespected our constitution and practically lit the @ @ @ @ @ abortion , ” the chapter wrote on Twitter .
“ But we won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ a new America that respects the rights of pregnant people .
Full stop.
” The @ @ @ @ @ fire before placing it in a garbage can and extinguishing the fire .
“ Do @ @ @ @ @ comes creation .
Let us invoke a new world from these ashes , ” a @ @ @ @ @ said .
She then led a chant of , “ What do we want ?
@ @ @ @ @ want it ?
Now.
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Activists with the Tennessee chapter of Planned Parenthood burned the American flag and placed it in a garbage can in a video posted to social media.
“Gov. Bill Lee has disrespected our constitution and practically lit the flag on fire by banning abortion,” the chapter wrote on Twitter. “But we won’t stop until we live in a new America that respects the rights of pregnant people. Full stop.”
Gov. Bill Lee has disrespected our constitution and practically lit the flag on fire by banning abortion. But we won’t stop until we live in a new America that respects the rights of pregnant people. Full stop. pic.twitter.com/yhGT1HQacp — Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood (@TNAdvocatesPP) June 25, 2020
The protesters lit the flag on fire before placing it in a garbage can and extinguishing the fire. “Do not despair. From destruction comes creation. Let us invoke a new world from these ashes,” a woman dressed as Lady Liberty said. She then led a chant of, “What do we want? Justice. When do we want it? Now.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Pelosi Says Federal Mandate to Wear Masks Is ‘Long Overdue’ (VIDEO)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) is expressing her frustration with the lack of a nationwide mandate to wear @ @ @ @ @ .
ABC ’ s George Stephanopoulos asked Pelosi if it was time to mandate the @ @ @ @ @ country .
She added , “ And my understanding that the Centers for Disease Control @ @ @ @ @ masks but not required it because they don ’ t want to offend the president.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is expressing her frustration with the lack of a nationwide mandate to wear masks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
ABC’s George Stephanopoulos asked Pelosi if it was time to mandate the wearing of masks across the country.
JUST IN: @GStephanopoulos: “Is it time to mandate the wearing of masks across the country?” “Definitely long overdue for that,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi says, adding that the CDC recommended use of masks but did not mandate it as to “not offend” Pres. Trump. https://t.co/y2qk2iXUsd pic.twitter.com/GTJ8UUieKm — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) June 28, 2020
“Definitely long overdue for that,” Pelosi said.
She added, “And my understanding that the Centers for Disease Control has recommended the use of masks but not required it because they don’t want to offend the president.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--BLM Protesters Storm Beverly Hills Neighborhood: ‘Eat the Rich!’

Police made several arrests after a group of Black Lives Matter protesters marched through a Beverly Hills residential neighborhood Friday @ @ @ @ @ photographs of the mob flooded social media as they shouted various messages throughout the residential @ @ @ @ @ flags , ” the Daily Wire reported .
Human Events Managing Editor Ian Miles Cheong @ @ @ @ @ “ Eat the rich !
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Police made several arrests after a group of Black Lives Matter protesters marched through a Beverly Hills residential neighborhood Friday night.
“Videos and photographs of the mob flooded social media as they shouted various messages throughout the residential neighborhood and tore down American flags,” the Daily Wire reported.
Black Lives Matter mob shouts “eat the rich” as they march down a residential area in Beverly Hills. They’re coming for your homes.pic.twitter.com/gs5Hszjb7m — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 27, 2020
The Black Lives Matter mob in Los Angeles seized a privately owned American flag in a residential suburb, shredding it and pulling it down. pic.twitter.com/gCffXqZuwZ — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 27, 2020
Human Events Managing Editor Ian Miles Cheong shared footage of protesters shouting “Eat the rich!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--New Jersey politicians charged in massive mail-in ballot voter fraud scheme, face years in prison

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has filed voter fraud charges against four men , including two Paterson City officials @ @ @ @ @ a mail-in ballot scheme during a special election last month .
Grewal charged Paterson City @ @ @ @ @ Alex Mendez , and two other men after the U.S .
Postal Inspection Service alerted @ @ @ @ @ s office that it had found hundreds of ballots in a single Paterson City mailbox @ @ @ @ @ to WNBC-TV , more than 3,000 ballots were set aside over voting fraud concerns in @ @ @ @ @ — 16,747 were received , but only 13,557 were accepted — meaning a whopping 19 @ @ @ @ @ , were rejected .
More than 800 of the rejected ballots were invalidated because they @ @ @ @ @ mailboxes .
The alleged voter fraud is particularly significant in the election because one incumbent @ @ @ @ @ just eight votes , while Mendez was elected by fewer than 250 votes , WNBC @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has filed voter fraud charges against four men, including two Paterson City officials, who allegedly engaged in a mail-in ballot scheme during a special election last month.
Grewal charged Paterson City Councilman Michael Jackson, Councilman-elect Alex Mendez, and two other men after the U.S. Postal Inspection Service alerted the state attorney general’s office that it had found hundreds of ballots in a single Paterson City mailbox, InsiderNJ reported.
According to WNBC-TV, more than 3,000 ballots were set aside over voting fraud concerns in the Paterson City Council election — 16,747 were received, but only 13,557 were accepted — meaning a whopping 19%, or nearly 1-in-5, were rejected.
More than 800 of the rejected ballots were invalidated because they were found tethered together in mailboxes.
The alleged voter fraud is particularly significant in the election because one incumbent councilman kept his seat by just eight votes, while Mendez was elected by fewer than 250 votes, WNBC reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--WATCH: Black Americans Turn Out To Defend Lincoln Emancipation Memorial From Radical Activists

Black Americans showed up to defend the Lincoln Emancipation Memorial in Washington , D.C. , on Friday to push back on radical activists who want to tear the statue down .
The statue of former President Abraham Lincoln was purchased by slaves as a way to honor Lincoln , a Republican , for freeing the slaves .
The statue shows Lincoln standing over a slave who is rising to his knees while holding a broken chain after being freed from slavery .
“ So , I have made my mission to protect that statue , ” one woman said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that says why it ’ s there .
Our Jewish brothers and sisters around the world have monuments to the Holocaust .
In Germany , they even have existing concentration camps for to come in and see .
This means that they can not deny what happened because there are Holocaust deniers.
” “ If you remove all evidence of slavery , it ’ s like it never happened .
That ’ s exactly what ’ s happening , ” the woman continued .
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Black Americans showed up to defend the Lincoln Emancipation Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Friday to push back on radical activists who want to tear the statue down.
The statue of former President Abraham Lincoln was purchased by slaves as a way to honor Lincoln, a Republican, for freeing the slaves. The statue shows Lincoln standing over a slave who is rising to his knees while holding a broken chain after being freed from slavery.
“I have made it my mission to protect that statue. We need light and not hate.” Marcia Cole of FREED stands among protestors defending the Emancipation Memorial despite heckling from the crowd.pic.twitter.com/yuja5N2poA — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 27, 2020
The History Matters…If Only Leftists Knew It pic.twitter.com/4JoPYvdkeE — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) June 27, 2020
“So, I have made my mission to protect that statue,” one woman said. “Why not put a sign there that says why it’s there. Our Jewish brothers and sisters around the world have monuments to the Holocaust. In Germany, they even have existing concentration camps for [people] to come in and see. This means that they cannot deny what happened because there are Holocaust deniers.”
“If you remove all evidence of slavery, it’s like it never happened. That’s exactly what’s happening,” the woman continued. “Let it stand, put up another statue with signage, have a timeline [inaudible].” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Nike Suffers $790 Million Loss, CEO Confirms Layoffs

“ Woke ” brand Nike suffered a stunning $ 790 million loss last quarter and has confirmed they are laying off staffers , Business Insider reported Friday .
Part of the massive loss is due to the effects of the coronavirus response , the report said ; however , Nike CEO John Donahoe said that “ layoffs were not related to the pandemic.
” The layoffs , according to the CEO , are part of an effort to restructure an “ overburdened matrix , ” according to Complex ’ s knowledge of an internal email sent from Donahoe .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact friends and colleagues at Nike , ” the CEO told employees via email , Complex said .
“ You have my personal commitment that we will put people at the center throughout this entire process .
We will support everyone impacted by this transition.
” “ Consumer Direct Acceleration is the next digitally empowered phase of our strategy , ” Nike said in a statement to Business Insider .
“ We are building a flatter , nimbler company and transforming Nike faster to define the marketplace of the future .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our highest potential areas , and we anticipate our realignment will likely result in a net loss of jobs.
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“Woke” brand Nike suffered a stunning $790 million loss last quarter and has confirmed they are laying off staffers, Business Insider reported Friday.
Part of the massive loss is due to the effects of the coronavirus response, the report said; however, Nike CEO John Donahoe said that “layoffs were not related to the pandemic.”
The layoffs, according to the CEO, are part of an effort to restructure an “overburdened matrix,” according to Complex’s knowledge of an internal email sent from Donahoe.
“These decisions are exceptionally difficult because they impact friends and colleagues at Nike,” the CEO told employees via email, Complex said. “You have my personal commitment that we will put people at the center throughout this entire process. We will support everyone impacted by this transition.”
“Consumer Direct Acceleration is the next digitally empowered phase of our strategy,” Nike said in a statement to Business Insider. “We are building a flatter, nimbler company and transforming Nike faster to define the marketplace of the future. We are shifting resources and creating capacity to reinvest in our highest potential areas, and we anticipate our realignment will likely result in a net loss of jobs.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--California Democrats pass resolution calling for John Wayne Airport to be renamed

California Democrats in Orange County are demanding that the county ’ s John Wayne Airport be renamed and all likenesses of Wayne be removed from the airport , over “ racist and bigoted statements ” made by the American icon decades ago .
“ The Democratic Party of Orange County condemns John Wayne ’ s racist and bigoted statements , and calls for John Waynes ’ name and likeness to be removed from the Orange County airport , and calls on the OC Board of Supervisors to restore its original name : Orange County Airport , ” the resolution , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , first reported by the Los Angeles Times , calls on the Orange County Board of Supervisors to reverse the 1979 decision to rename it after Duke , and cites remarks he made in a 1971 interview with Playboy .
“ I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility .
I don ’ t believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people , ” he said in that interview nearly 50 years ago .
“ I don ’ t feel guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generations ago these people were slaves , ” he said at another point in the interview .
There have been a number of pushes to rename the airport as a result of those comments after they resurfaced .
Wayne ’ s defenders have said it is unfair to judge him based off remarks made nearly 50 years ago , and when he is no longer alive to defend or even retract them .
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California Democrats in Orange County are demanding that the county’s John Wayne Airport be renamed and all likenesses of Wayne be removed from the airport, over “racist and bigoted statements” made by the American icon decades ago.
“The Democratic Party of Orange County condemns John Wayne’s racist and bigoted statements, and calls for John Waynes’ name and likeness to be removed from the Orange County airport, and calls on the OC Board of Supervisors to restore its original name: Orange County Airport,” the resolution, passed Friday, says.
The resolution, first reported by the Los Angeles Times, calls on the Orange County Board of Supervisors to reverse the 1979 decision to rename it after Duke, and cites remarks he made in a 1971 interview with Playboy.
“I believe in white supremacy until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don’t believe in giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people,” he said in that interview nearly 50 years ago.
“I don’t feel guilty about the fact that five or 10 generations ago these people were slaves,” he said at another point in the interview.
There have been a number of pushes to rename the airport as a result of those comments after they resurfaced. Wayne’s defenders have said it is unfair to judge him based off remarks made nearly 50 years ago, and when he is no longer alive to defend or even retract them. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Trump signs executive order to protect American monuments, memorials and statues

President Trump announced Friday that he signed an executive order to protect American monuments , memorials and statues and threatened those who try to pull them down with “ long prison time.
” “ I just had the privilege of signing a very strong Executive Order protecting American Monuments , Memorials , and Statues – and combatting recent Criminal Violence , ” Trump tweeted .
“ Long prison terms for these lawless acts against our Great Country !
” The new order enforces laws prohibiting the desecration of public monuments , the vandalism of government property , and recent acts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to public spaces from state and local governments that have failed to protect public monuments , and withdraws federal grants for jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies that fail to stop their desecration .
It also provides assistance for protecting the federal statues .
Meanwhile on Friday evening , Attorney General Bill Barr directed the creation of a task force to counter anti-government extremists , specifically naming those who support the far-right “ boogaloo ” movement and those who identify as Antifa .
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President Trump announced Friday that he signed an executive order to protect American monuments, memorials and statues and threatened those who try to pull them down with “long prison time.”
“I just had the privilege of signing a very strong Executive Order protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues – and combatting recent Criminal Violence,” Trump tweeted. “Long prison terms for these lawless acts against our Great Country!”
I just had the privilege of signing a very strong Executive Order protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues – and combatting recent Criminal Violence. Long prison terms for these lawless acts against our Great Country! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2020
The new order enforces laws prohibiting the desecration of public monuments, the vandalism of government property, and recent acts of violence, withholds federal support tied to public spaces from state and local governments that have failed to protect public monuments, and withdraws federal grants for jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies that fail to stop their desecration.
It also provides assistance for protecting the federal statues.
Meanwhile on Friday evening, Attorney General Bill Barr directed the creation of a task force to counter anti-government extremists, specifically naming those who support the far-right “boogaloo” movement and those who identify as Antifa. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Mueller Witness Gets 10 Years In Prison On Child Sex Crime Charges

A federal judge in Virginia sentenced George Nader , a key witness in the special counsel ’ s investigation , to 10 years in prison on Friday on child sex crime charges .
Nader , 61 , pleaded guilty on Jan. 13 to trafficking a 14-year-old boy from the Czech Republic for sex in 2000 .
He faced numerous other charges for other sex crimes , as well as for helping a business associate funnel illegal campaign contributions to Democrats and the Clinton campaign in order to advance their political and business interests .
Nader ’ s sex crimes were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s probe .
The Lebanese-American businessman served as a key witness in the investigation , providing statements to prosecutors about his interactions with Trump campaign advisers , and with the Trump transition officials .
Nader , a longtime adviser to Mohammed bin Zayed , the crown prince of Abu Dhabi , met with Trump officials Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner .
Prosecutors were particularly interested in a January 2017 meeting that Nader attended in the Seychelles between Erik Prince , an informal Trump adviser and the head of a Russian investment fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special counsel did not lead to any charges against Trump associates .
Investigators discovered sexually explicit images on Nader ’ s device after stopping him for questioning in January 2018 in connection with the special counsel ’ s probe .
Prosecutors in Virginia indicted Nader on April 19 , 2018 , on child pornography charges .
Prosecutors alleged that Nader ’ s phone contained more than a dozen images of minors being sexually abused .
He was arrested on June 3 , 2019 , after returning to the United States from overseas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges on July 19 , 2019 .
Prosecutors said in that indictment that Nader had a “ thirty-year history of using his international influence and wealth to obtain minor boys for sex and an unrelenting interest in images of minor boys engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
” They said that Nader traveled “ frequently ” to Europe in the 1990s and 2000s , “ where he engaged the services of a pimp who introduced him to numerous vulnerable minor boys whom Defendant paid for sex.
” Prosecutors cited numerous text messages that Nader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boys for sex .
Nader was indicted in the United States in 1985 and 1990 on child porn possession charges .
He also served one year in prison in the Czech Republic in 2003 for molesting underage boys .
Despite that sordid past , Nader was able to thrive as a political consultant and adviser to foreign leaders in the Middle East .
A federal grand jury in Washington , D.C. , indicted Nader and an associate , Lebanese-American businessman Andy Khawaja , on Nov. 7 , 2019 , on charges that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to political committees linked to Hillary Clinton .
The pair held fundraisers for Clinton , and maintained contact with Bill Clinton and Clinton campaign officials , an indictment in the case alleged .
The indictment does not accuse anyone on the campaign of wrongdoing .
Nader ’ s sentence was the minimum he could receive given his crimes .
Nader ’ s victim provided a statement that was read aloud during Friday ’ s sentencing hearing , according to Politico .
“ It is not right to abuse a child , practically abduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the victim said .

A federal judge in Virginia sentenced George Nader, a key witness in the special counsel’s investigation, to 10 years in prison on Friday on child sex crime charges.
Nader, 61, pleaded guilty on Jan. 13 to trafficking a 14-year-old boy from the Czech Republic for sex in 2000.
He faced numerous other charges for other sex crimes, as well as for helping a business associate funnel illegal campaign contributions to Democrats and the Clinton campaign in order to advance their political and business interests.
Nader’s sex crimes were discovered in connection with the special counsel’s probe. The Lebanese-American businessman served as a key witness in the investigation, providing statements to prosecutors about his interactions with Trump campaign advisers, and with the Trump transition officials.
Nader, a longtime adviser to Mohammed bin Zayed, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Trump officials Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner. Prosecutors were particularly interested in a January 2017 meeting that Nader attended in the Seychelles between Erik Prince, an informal Trump adviser and the head of a Russian investment fund.
Nader’s assistance to the special counsel did not lead to any charges against Trump associates.
Investigators discovered sexually explicit images on Nader’s device after stopping him for questioning in January 2018 in connection with the special counsel’s probe.
Prosecutors in Virginia indicted Nader on April 19, 2018, on child pornography charges. Prosecutors alleged that Nader’s phone contained more than a dozen images of minors being sexually abused. He was arrested on June 3, 2019, after returning to the United States from overseas, and indicted on additional child sex trafficking charges on July 19, 2019.
Prosecutors said in that indictment that Nader had a “thirty-year history of using his international influence and wealth to obtain minor boys for sex and an unrelenting interest in images of minor boys engaged in sexually explicit conduct.”
They said that Nader traveled “frequently” to Europe in the 1990s and 2000s, “where he engaged the services of a pimp who introduced him to numerous vulnerable minor boys whom Defendant paid for sex.”
Prosecutors cited numerous text messages that Nader exchanged with alleged co-conspirators about trafficking underage boys for sex.
Nader was indicted in the United States in 1985 and 1990 on child porn possession charges. He also served one year in prison in the Czech Republic in 2003 for molesting underage boys.
Despite that sordid past, Nader was able to thrive as a political consultant and adviser to foreign leaders in the Middle East.
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., indicted Nader and an associate, Lebanese-American businessman Andy Khawaja, on Nov. 7, 2019, on charges that they made $3.5 million in illegal contributions to political committees linked to Hillary Clinton.
The pair held fundraisers for Clinton, and maintained contact with Bill Clinton and Clinton campaign officials, an indictment in the case alleged. The indictment does not accuse anyone on the campaign of wrongdoing.
Nader’s sentence was the minimum he could receive given his crimes.
Nader’s victim provided a statement that was read aloud during Friday’s sentencing hearing, according to Politico.
“It is not right to abuse a child, practically abduct him and destroy him for life,” the victim said.


truepundit--2020-06-29--Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Clinic Law

The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics , reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era .
Chief Justice John Roberts joined with his four more liberal colleagues in ruling that the law requiring doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals violates the abortion right the court first announced in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 .
In two previous abortion cases , Roberts had favored restrictions .
The Louisiana law is virtually identical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struck down in 2016 .
“ The result in this case is controlled by our decision four years ago invalidating a nearly identical Texas law , ” Roberts wrote , although he did not join the opinion written by Justice Stephen Breyer for the other liberals .
In dissent , Justice Clarence Thomas wrote , “ Today a majority of the Court perpetuates its ill-founded abortion jurisprudence by enjoining a perfectly legitimate state law and doing so without jurisdiction.
” President Donald Trump ’ s two appointees , Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Justice Samuel Alito .
The presence of the new justices is what fueled hopes among abortion opponents , and fears on the other side , that the Supreme Court would be more likely to uphold restrictions .
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The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.
Chief Justice John Roberts joined with his four more liberal colleagues in ruling that the law requiring doctors who perform abortions have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals violates the abortion right the court first announced in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973.
In two previous abortion cases, Roberts had favored restrictions.
The Louisiana law is virtually identical to one in Texas that the court struck down in 2016.
“The result in this case is controlled by our decision four years ago invalidating a nearly identical Texas law,” Roberts wrote, although he did not join the opinion written by Justice Stephen Breyer for the other liberals.
In dissent, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote, “Today a majority of the Court perpetuates its ill-founded abortion jurisprudence by enjoining a perfectly legitimate state law and doing so without jurisdiction.”
President Donald Trump’s two appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, were in dissent, along with Justice Samuel Alito. The presence of the new justices is what fueled hopes among abortion opponents, and fears on the other side, that the Supreme Court would be more likely to uphold restrictions. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Covid-19 Drug Remdesivir to Cost $3,120 for Typical Patient on Private Insurance

Gilead Sciences Inc. GILD +1.43 % detailed its pricing plans for Covid-19 drug remdesivir , saying it will charge U.S. hospitals $ 3,120 for a typical patient with commercial insurance .
The drugmaker on Monday disclosed its pricing plans as it prepares to begin charging for the drug in July .
The U.S. has been distributing remdesivir donated by Gilead since the drug was authorized for emergency use in May .
Under the company ’ s plans , Gilead will charge a higher price for patients with private insurance in the U.S. , and a lower price for U.S. government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed countries that insure their patients directly .
The government price will be $ 390 per dose or $ 2,340 per patient for the shortest treatment course and $ 4,290 for a longer treatment course .
Gilead said in the U.S. it will charge nongovernment buyers such as hospitals about $ 520 per dose , or a third more than the government price , for patients who are commercially insured .
That works out to $ 3,120 for a patient getting the shorter , more common course of treatment , and $ 5,720 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Gilead Sciences Inc. GILD +1.43% detailed its pricing plans for Covid-19 drug remdesivir, saying it will charge U.S. hospitals $3,120 for a typical patient with commercial insurance.
The drugmaker on Monday disclosed its pricing plans as it prepares to begin charging for the drug in July. The U.S. has been distributing remdesivir donated by Gilead since the drug was authorized for emergency use in May.


truepundit--2020-06-29--Minneapolis City Council, which voted to disband police, hires private security on taxpayer dime

The Democrat-controlled Minneapolis City Council controversially voted to disband its police department in the wake of George Floyd ’ s @ @ @ @ @ three members of the city council are costing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars per @ @ @ @ @ private security after receiving threats related to their support for defunding the Minneapolis Police Department @ @ @ @ @ Cunningham , and Alondra Cano — who have been outspoken proponents of the radical law @ @ @ @ @ costing city taxpayers $ 4,500 per day in private security fees , KMSP-TV reported .
@ @ @ @ @ , the city has spent $ 63,000 of taxpayer money on their private security details @ @ @ @ @ KMSP .
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The Democrat-controlled Minneapolis City Council controversially voted to disband its police department in the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death.
Now, three members of the city council are costing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars per week because they have hired private security after receiving threats related to their support for defunding the Minneapolis Police Department.
Andrea Jenkins, Phillipe Cunningham, and Alondra Cano — who have been outspoken proponents of the radical law police reform measure — are costing city taxpayers $4,500 per day in private security fees, KMSP-TV reported.
Over the past three weeks, the city has spent $63,000 of taxpayer money on their private security details, a city spokesperson told KMSP. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Police announce charges against suspect who viciously beat Macy’s employee in ‘unprovoked attack’

Michigan police have finally announced criminal charges against the suspect who brutally attacked a Macy ’ s store manager .
@ @ @ @ @ County Prosecutor David Leyton announced he has charged 18-year-old Damire Palmer with “ assault to @ @ @ @ @ than murder , ” WJRT-TV reported .
The crime is a felony and carries a @ @ @ @ @ years .
In a viral video , Palmer is allegedly seen brutally beating a Macy @ @ @ @ @ Flint .
Palmer ’ s brother , who filmed the attack , later claimed the @ @ @ @ @ N-word , which provoked the attack .
However , Macy ’ s debunked the claim @ @ @ @ @ incident , explaining the attack was completely “ unprovoked.
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Michigan police have finally announced criminal charges against the suspect who brutally attacked a Macy’s store manager.
On Friday afternoon, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton announced he has charged 18-year-old Damire Palmer with “assault to do great bodily harm less than murder,” WJRT-TV reported.
The crime is a felony and carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
(2/2) ➡ The attack happened June 15th – But the prosecutor says he didn’t get the case until Tues. He saw surveillance Wed. Brought charges today.
➡ Here’s what he had to say about how the victim is doing …. #macysattack #macys pic.twitter.com/VdoTTgd3bI — Ann Pierret (@AnnPierret) June 26, 2020
In a viral video, Palmer is allegedly seen brutally beating a Macy’s store manager in Flint. Palmer’s brother, who filmed the attack, later claimed the victim called his brother the N-word, which provoked the attack. However, Macy’s debunked the claim after investigating the June 15 incident, explaining the attack was completely “unprovoked.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--‘Activist And Journalist’: Let’s Replace National Anthem With ‘Imagine’

In an era in which some people are suggesting replacing “ The Star Spangled Banner ” because of its author ’ s history , a writer who is described as an “ activist and journalist ” by Yahoo News has his own choice as to which song should succeed America ’ s national anthem ; John Lennon ’ s ode to vacuity , “ Imagine.
” Kevin Powell , who has authored numerous books , produced programming for HBO and BET , and was a founding staff member of Vibe , says of “ Imagine ” that it is “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all-backgrounds-together kind of song you could have.
” Of “ The Star Spangled Banner , ” he has a far different perspective as he uses the opportunity to bash President Trump , saying : The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key , who was literally born into a wealthy , slave-holding family in Maryland .
He was a very well-to-do lawyer in Washington , D.C. , and eventually became very close to President Andrew Jackson , who was the Donald Trump of his time , which means that there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ division .
At that time , there were attacks on Native Americans and Black folks — both free Black folks and folks who were slaves — and Francis Scott Key was very much a part of that .
He was also the brother-in-law of someone who became a Supreme Court justice , Roger Taney , who also had a very hardcore policy around slavery .
And so , all of that is problematic .
And the fact that Key , when he was a lawyer , also prosecuted abolitionists , both white and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , says that this is someone who really did not believe in freedom for all people .
And yet , we celebrate him with this national anthem , every time we sing it .
The Yahoo article notes that Key prosecuted abolitionists and once stated that African-Americans were “ a distinct and inferior race of people , which all experience proves to be the greatest evil that afflicts a community.
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In an era in which some people are suggesting replacing “The Star Spangled Banner” because of its author’s history, a writer who is described as an “activist and journalist” by Yahoo News has his own choice as to which song should succeed America’s national anthem; John Lennon’s ode to vacuity, “Imagine.”
Kevin Powell, who has authored numerous books, produced programming for HBO and BET, and was a founding staff member of Vibe, says of “Imagine” that it is “the most beautiful, unifying, all-people, all-backgrounds-together kind of song you could have.” Of “The Star Spangled Banner,” he has a far different perspective as he uses the opportunity to bash President Trump, saying:
The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key, who was literally born into a wealthy, slave-holding family in Maryland. He was a very well-to-do lawyer in Washington, D.C., and eventually became very close to President Andrew Jackson, who was the Donald Trump of his time, which means that there was a lot of hate and violence and division.
At that time, there were attacks on Native Americans and Black folks — both free Black folks and folks who were slaves — and Francis Scott Key was very much a part of that. He was also the brother-in-law of someone who became a Supreme Court justice, Roger Taney, who also had a very hardcore policy around slavery. And so, all of that is problematic. And the fact that Key, when he was a lawyer, also prosecuted abolitionists, both white and Black folks who wanted slavery to end, says that this is someone who really did not believe in freedom for all people. And yet, we celebrate him with this national anthem, every time we sing it.
The Yahoo article notes that Key prosecuted abolitionists and once stated that African-Americans were “a distinct and inferior race of people, which all experience proves to be the greatest evil that afflicts a community.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--If You Supported Black Lives Matter, Don’t Complain About Coronavirus Spike

The U.S. recorded its highest number of coronavirus cases in a single day on Wednesday , though deaths and death rates continue to fall .
The data continued an upward trend that began earlier this month , and President Donald Trump ’ s critics have pounced on the news as evidence that he mismanaged the COVID-19 pandemic .
But there is one thing the critics miss : the number of cases declined until early June , when the sudden spike appeared .
Some states began re-opening their economies in late April , and others gradually followed .
Yet there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ period — only in early- to mid-June .
What else was going on in early June in the U.S. ?
The rise in cases matches exactly what we would expect to see from the large Black Lives Matter protests that erupted across the nation .
Tens of thousands of people marched in close quarters in city streets .
Some wore masks , but there was scant attention paid to “ social distancing.
” A month before , when business owners , church parishioners , and ordinary residents protested draconian shutdown rules , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of risking public health .
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The U.S. recorded its highest number of coronavirus cases in a single day on Wednesday, though deaths and death rates continue to fall. The data continued an upward trend that began earlier this month, and President Donald Trump’s critics have pounced on the news as evidence that he mismanaged the COVID-19 pandemic.
This graph might be the most damning data ever concerning Trump’s leadership. We are a superpower, one of the richest countries in the world, with some of the best scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs, universities, army, government officials in the world. And yet … this: pic.twitter.com/4eo80nJYBR — Michael McFaul (@McFaul) June 24, 2020
But there is one thing the critics miss: the number of cases declined until early June, when the sudden spike appeared.
Some states began re-opening their economies in late April, and others gradually followed. Yet there were no major increases in cases during that period — only in early- to mid-June.
What else was going on in early June in the U.S.?
The rise in cases matches exactly what we would expect to see from the large Black Lives Matter protests that erupted across the nation. Tens of thousands of people marched in close quarters in city streets. Some wore masks, but there was scant attention paid to “social distancing.”
A month before, when business owners, church parishioners, and ordinary residents protested draconian shutdown rules, they were demonized by the media and accused of risking public health. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--‘Not Going to Happen’ — Donald Trump Vows to Protect Statues of Jesus Christ from Leftist Mobs

President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the White House vowed to protect statues of Jesus Christ and statues of the @ @ @ @ @ States from leftist mobs seeking their destruction .
“ They ’ re looking at Jesus @ @ @ @ @ looking at George Washington .
They ’ re looking Abraham Lincoln , Thomas Jefferson .
@ @ @ @ @ ” Trump said .
“ Not going to happen as long as I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ demanded Monday that some statues of Jesus and his mother Mary be torn down because @ @ @ @ @ of white supremacy.
” Trump spoke about statues and monuments during a joint press conference @ @ @ @ @ Polish President Andrzej Duda .
Duda also weighed in on the controversy , noting that @ @ @ @ @ Tadeusz Kościuszko in Lafayette Square was vandalized by leftist mobs .
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday at the White House vowed to protect statues of Jesus Christ and statues of the Founding Fathers in the United States from leftist mobs seeking their destruction.
“They’re looking at Jesus Christ. They’re looking at George Washington. They’re looking Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson. Not going to happen,” Trump said. “Not going to happen as long as I’m here.”
Activist Shaun King demanded Monday that some statues of Jesus and his mother Mary be torn down because they were “a form of white supremacy.”
Trump spoke about statues and monuments during a joint press conference at the White House with Polish President Andrzej Duda.
Duda also weighed in on the controversy, noting that the statue of Polish-US hero Tadeusz Kościuszko in Lafayette Square was vandalized by leftist mobs. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Liberal elite celebs target film studios: Demand they ‘divest from police’ to ‘prove Black Lives Mat

Liberal elite celebs target film studios: Demand they ‘divest from police’ to ‘prove Black Lives Matter to Hollywood’

The radical liberal elites of Hollywood are targeting film studios this week , demanding that they cut ties from police departments that typically provide security for both movie and television productions as well as for A-list awards shows .
In an open letter to film studios , the stars also call on Hollywood to stop making “ anti-black content , ” which they say are films and TV shows that glorify police brutality and criminalize people of color .
The letter is signed by a lengthy list of stars that includes Chadwick Boseman , Viola Davis , Janelle Monáe , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hadish , and Kerry Washington .
The letter reads in part : “ We know these changes have the power to change Black lives in America .
It is time for Hollywood to acknowledge its role and take on the responsibility of repairing the damage and being a proactive part of the change .
We demand better .
Prove that Black Lives Matter to Hollywood by taking bold moves to affirm , defend and invest in Black lives .
Follow the examples of the Minneapolis School District , Denver Public Schools , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in divesting from the policing system and investing in Black community.
” The letter goes on to demand studios “ commit to no police on sets or events or for any other purposes , ” going on to suggest that they instead hire private security officers from the SEIU-USWW labor union .
However , they made sure to add that these people should be hired only if they drop their ties with police unions .
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The radical liberal elites of Hollywood are targeting film studios this week, demanding that they cut ties from police departments that typically provide security for both movie and television productions as well as for A-list awards shows.
In an open letter to film studios, the stars also call on Hollywood to stop making “anti-black content,” which they say are films and TV shows that glorify police brutality and criminalize people of color. The letter is signed by a lengthy list of stars that includes Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Janelle Monáe, Queen Latifah, Billy Porter, Tiffany Hadish, and Kerry Washington. The letter reads in part:
“We know these changes have the power to change Black lives in America. It is time for Hollywood to acknowledge its role and take on the responsibility of repairing the damage and being a proactive part of the change. We demand better. Prove that Black Lives Matter to Hollywood by taking bold moves to affirm, defend and invest in Black lives. Follow the examples of the Minneapolis School District, Denver Public Schools, the University of Minnesota and many other institutions in divesting from the policing system and investing in Black community.”
The letter goes on to demand studios “commit to no police on sets or events or for any other purposes,” going on to suggest that they instead hire private security officers from the SEIU-USWW labor union. However, they made sure to add that these people should be hired only if they drop their ties with police unions. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-06-29--Frightened drivers call 911 over protesters threatening, ‘surrounding’ them. One dispatcher replies,

Frightened drivers call 911 over protesters threatening, ‘surrounding’ them. One dispatcher replies, ‘We were told by our mayor to stand down.’ (VIDEO)

Drivers in downtown Columbus , Ohio , called 911 last week saying protesters were surrounding and threatening them , WSYX-TV @ @ @ @ @ audio of one frightened woman who told a dispatcher that protesters were “ laying ” @ @ @ @ @ male 911 caller said , “ I ’ m being threatened .
I want the @ @ @ @ @ ’ re surrounding my car .
They ’ re blocking traffic .
The police need @ @ @ @ @ WSYX reported .
Another man told 911 that motorcyclists were “ popping wheelies ” and @ @ @ @ @ a protest , the station said .
The 911 dispatcher who took the aforementioned man @ @ @ @ @ on audio saying that Democratic Mayor Andrew Ginther gave authorities some pretty explicit instructions about @ @ @ @ @ “ We were told by our mayor to stand down , so the mayor has @ @ @ @ @ the street , ” the dispatcher said , according to the station .
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Drivers in downtown Columbus, Ohio, called 911 last week saying protesters were surrounding and threatening them, WSYX-TV reported.
The station played audio of one frightened woman who told a dispatcher that protesters were “laying” on her vehicle.
A male 911 caller said, “I’m being threatened. I want the police here now. They’re surrounding my car. They’re blocking traffic. The police need to protect me,” WSYX reported.
Another man told 911 that motorcyclists were “popping wheelies” and that it looked nothing like a protest, the station said.
The 911 dispatcher who took the aforementioned man’s call was heard on audio saying that Democratic Mayor Andrew Ginther gave authorities some pretty explicit instructions about protesters, WSYX reported.
“We were told by our mayor to stand down, so the mayor has given them full reins of the street,” the dispatcher said, according to the station. – READ MORE
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