Morning Wire RFK Jr Supports Trump & Where’s Beyonce? | Afternoon Update | 8.23.24
Aug 23, 2024
Robert Kennedy Jr. stuns by suspending his presidential campaign, criticizing the Democratic Party while expressing support for Trump. Economic buzz swirls as Trump rallies in Arizona and talks of a Beyoncé performance at the DNC spice up the scene. Tensions rise with protests highlighting free speech challenges, especially on volatile topics. The conversation deepens with a Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship, a yacht tragedy off Sicily, and military movements in the Middle East, shedding light on pressing current events.
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RFK Jr. Supports Trump
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign, blaming Democrats for disenfranchising voters.
- He criticized the DNC for focusing on Trump instead of policy and announced his support for Trump.
Fed Signals Rate Cuts
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled upcoming rate cuts, boosting Wall Street's hopes and causing the Dow to jump 400 points.
- Powell cited weaknesses in the labor market, with the Biden-Harris administration revising job numbers down by over 800,000.
DNC's Surprise Guest
- Rumors of Beyoncé or Taylor Swift performing at the DNC convention proved false, despite online frenzy sparked by a bee emoji.
- Kamala Harris ended up being the DNC's special guest.