Morning Wire Trump Rally Suspect Speaks & New Jersey Train Crash | Afternoon Update | 10.14.24
Oct 14, 2024
Political tensions heat up as a man faces arrest for gun charges near a Trump rally, while the Border Patrol Council backs Trump for border security. A tragic train crash in New Jersey unfolds, sparking an investigation. In another twist, an Oregon official is suspended over controversial hiring practices, and a women’s volleyball match is forfeited due to transgender player issues. Plus, a viral political ad featuring male supporters of Kamala Harris makes waves, and an auction for a Game of Thrones Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million.
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Trump Rally Arrest
- A man named Vem Miller was arrested outside a Trump rally in California, accused of planning to assassinate the former president.
- Miller, a self-proclaimed Trump supporter, denies the allegations, claiming he was carrying firearms for protection due to past threats.
Border Patrol Endorsement
- The National Border Patrol Council endorsed Donald Trump for president.
- Council President Paul Perez warned that re-electing Kamala Harris would worsen the border crisis.
New Jersey Train Crash
- A train crash in Mansfield Township, New Jersey, killed the operator and injured at least 20 passengers.
- The train hit a tree that had fallen onto the tracks; an investigation is underway.