Morning Wire Trump’s Abbey Gate Commemoration & Media Trust Erosion | 8.27.24
Aug 27, 2024
Trump garners an endorsement while honoring fallen servicemen from the Afghanistan withdrawal. A wreath-laying ceremony faces critique over a lack of administration acknowledgment. Meanwhile, an assassination attempt raises concerns about transparency in investigations. The episode delves into the alarming decline in trust towards legacy media, particularly among Democrats and independents, as voters increasingly turn to alternative sources. The dynamic shifts ahead of upcoming debates further highlight the evolving political landscape.
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Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers, Criticizes Biden Administration
- Donald Trump honored 13 US service members killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal at Arlington National Cemetery.
- He later spoke at the National Guard Association, criticizing the Biden-Harris administration.
Debate Drama
- Kamala Harris initially accused Trump of avoiding a debate, but he accepted three proposed dates.
- Harris agreed to one debate, then requested rule changes, including no microphone muting.
Investigation into Attempted Assassination of Trump
- Six weeks after the attempted assassination of Trump, few details about the would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks, have been released.
- Congressional investigators claim the FBI is stonewalling their investigation.