Morning Wire China-U.S. Escalation & Election Fraud Lawyer Purge | 2.20.23
Feb 20, 2023
Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating, especially after a spy balloon incident. Concerns arise over China's possible military support to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. In Ohio, the community grapples with the aftermath of a toxic train derailment, prompting legal actions against the responsible train company. Additionally, there's a heated discussion about disbarring attorneys who represented Republicans in election fraud cases, raising significant ethical and political concerns about legal advocacy.
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China-U.S. Tensions Escalate
- China escalated tensions with the U.S. after their spy balloon was shot down, shifting blame to the U.S.
- They criticized the U.S. response as a "trigger-happy overreaction."
Objects Shot Down Likely Not Chinese
- One object shot down over Alaska was likely a research balloon from a hobby group.
- The Pentagon doesn't believe the three objects posed a national security threat.
China to Provide Lethal Aid to Russia
- China is reportedly preparing to provide "lethal aid" to Russia.
- This would be a major escalation in the conflict, according to Secretary Blinken.