9 AM ET: Trump compared to Navalny, Israel struck aid convoy, Bitcoin's trillion dollar return & more
Feb 21, 2024
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Former President Trump compares himself to Alexey Navalny, Israeli forces strike aid convoy in Gaza, FBI informant with Russian ties, potential UAW strike at Ford's plant, and Bitcoin's trillion dollar return
Trump compared Navalny's death to his own situation, no direct condemnation of Putin.
Israeli forces fired on UN-approved food convoy in Gaza, potential war crime concerns raised.
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Trump compares Navalny's death to himself and avoids criticizing Putin
Former President Donald Trump finally commented on the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, comparing it to his own situation. Trump used Navalny's death to support his claims of being politically persecuted and criticized the US for turning into a communist country. Despite days of criticism, Trump did not condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin or the Kremlin in his comments.
CNN investigation reveals Israeli forces fired on UN-approved food convoy in Gaza
A CNN investigation uncovered that Israeli forces fired on a food convoy in Gaza, even though its route had been approved by the United Nations. The convoy was supposed to deliver vital food supplies to the northern part of Gaza, where Palestinians are facing famine. The visual analysis showed that the convoy was hit from the left-hand side, facing the sea, while satellite imagery revealed Israeli missile boats in the area. This incident has raised concerns about a potential war crime. Israel's military has not responded to CNN's requests for comment.
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Comparisons, Controversy, and Crypto: A Diverse Roundup
Former President Donald Trump has spoken out about the death of Alexey Navalny, by comparing the late Russian opposition figure to himself. A CNN investigation shows Israeli forces fired on a food convoy in Gaza earlier this month, despite agreeing on its route with the UN. Prosecutors say the ex-FBI informant accused of lying about the Biden family has ties with Russian intelligence. Some Auto Workers could go on strike at a Ford plant this week. Plus, Bitcoin is back with a trillion-dollar bang.