Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition Trump Ally Shot Dead, Mandelson-Epstein Email Cache, NATO-Russia Risks
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Sep 11, 2025 Tony Halpin, a seasoned journalist covering Russia's economy, joins Tiwa Adebayo, who sheds light on the shocking murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They discuss the implications of Kirk’s death for political discourse and safety in the U.S. Halpin also delves into Poland's urgent plea for NATO's support in bolstering air defenses against Russian threats. The conversation paints a vivid picture of current geopolitical tensions and the evolving landscape of political activism.
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Kirk Shot At Campus Event
- Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at an outdoor Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University with over 3,000 attendees present.
- CCTV showed a person in dark clothing and a person of interest was briefly detained then released as the search continued.
Mandelson-Epstein Email Revelations
- Bloomberg obtained 100+ emails showing a closer relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein from 2005–2010.
- Mandelson expressed outrage at Epstein's 2008 sentencing but now faces calls to resign as UK ambassador to the US.
Drone Incursion Tests NATO Resolve
- Poland invoked Article 4 and asked NATO for Patriot missiles and anti-drone tech after 19 drones violated its airspace.
- The incident pressures NATO to assess whether drone incursions were intentional and test alliance responses.