NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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May 22, 2025 A heated clash unfolds between a U.S. president and South Africa's leader over violence against white farmers, igniting a fierce debate. Tornado devastation strikes the Midwest, while a manhunt in New Orleans highlights technology's role in community safety. Legal troubles surface for a figure involved in serious criminal charges, entwining politics with ethical dilemmas. Additionally, a rare heart condition and a captivating astronaut's view of Earth from space provide poignant reflections on life and humanity.
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Trump's White Genocide Claims
- President Trump publicly accused South Africa of allowing a "white genocide" despite unsubstantiated claims and mixed evidence.
- South African President Ramaphosa defended his government's policies, emphasizing most violence victims are black, not white.
Pentagon Accepts Qatari Jet
- The Pentagon accepted a luxury Qatari jet to be upgraded and used as the new Air Force One.
- This decision sparked security and ethics concerns and received bipartisan backlash.
Tornado Survivors' Stories
- Residents in Alabama describe their homes and communities destroyed by devastating tornadoes.
- Despite losing everything, some people express relief their families are safe, highlighting community resilience.