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Trump claims storm, not turnout concerns, 'forced' him to cancel New Hampshire rally – live Trump claims storm, not turnout concerns, 'forced' him to cancel New Hampshire rally – live
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Tropical storm is not expected to hit New Hampshire, and Trump has previously held rallies despite bad weather conditionsTropical storm is not expected to hit New Hampshire, and Trump has previously held rallies despite bad weather conditions
Senator Ted Cruz has responded to Trump’s incoherent interview on immigration with outrage, though it will be hard for anyone in Congress to know quite what they’re dealing with until the White House issues some kind of clarification of the president’s remarks.
Donald Trump discussed a possible “road to citizenship” for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (Daca) recipients in an interview with Telemundo today, though the details of any policy action, or whether one even exists, remains entirely unclear.Donald Trump discussed a possible “road to citizenship” for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (Daca) recipients in an interview with Telemundo today, though the details of any policy action, or whether one even exists, remains entirely unclear.
In an interview with Jose Diaz-Balart, Trump repeatedly mentioned signing “a big immigration bill”, though bills are authored and passed by Congress, and no such bill has been sent to him for his signature. Trump repeatedly resisted Diaz-Balart’s efforts to steer him back into safe constitutional waters by suggesting that he might be referring to an executive order rather than a bill.In an interview with Jose Diaz-Balart, Trump repeatedly mentioned signing “a big immigration bill”, though bills are authored and passed by Congress, and no such bill has been sent to him for his signature. Trump repeatedly resisted Diaz-Balart’s efforts to steer him back into safe constitutional waters by suggesting that he might be referring to an executive order rather than a bill.
Adding to the confusion, he said of Daca: “We put it in and we’re probably going to be taking out again.”Adding to the confusion, he said of Daca: “We put it in and we’re probably going to be taking out again.”
The first federal execution in 17 years, which was scheduled to take place on Monday, has been called off by a federal judge due to Covid-19, the AP has reported.The first federal execution in 17 years, which was scheduled to take place on Monday, has been called off by a federal judge due to Covid-19, the AP has reported.
Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson ruled that the execution of Daniel Lee should be delayed until the family of his victims are able to travel safety to attend it. Lee, 47, was convicted of the 1996 killings of William Mueller, his wife, Nancy, and her 8-year-old daughter, Sarah Powell.Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson ruled that the execution of Daniel Lee should be delayed until the family of his victims are able to travel safety to attend it. Lee, 47, was convicted of the 1996 killings of William Mueller, his wife, Nancy, and her 8-year-old daughter, Sarah Powell.
But the US Justice department has already filed notice that it plans to appeal the judge’s warning to the 7th Circuit court of appeals.But the US Justice department has already filed notice that it plans to appeal the judge’s warning to the 7th Circuit court of appeals.
Per the Associated Press:Per the Associated Press:
Two other federal executions are scheduled for next week, and are not affected by the judge’s order.Two other federal executions are scheduled for next week, and are not affected by the judge’s order.
The geopolitical battles over social media platforms took a slightly bizarre turn today when Amazon ordered some of its employees to delete TikTok from their phones due to security concerns over the Chinese app, only to reverse themselves hours later, with a spokesperson saying the email was sent in error.The geopolitical battles over social media platforms took a slightly bizarre turn today when Amazon ordered some of its employees to delete TikTok from their phones due to security concerns over the Chinese app, only to reverse themselves hours later, with a spokesperson saying the email was sent in error.
My colleague Kari Paul spoke to a cybersecurity expert about why TikTok is causing disquiet among US politicians and leaders:My colleague Kari Paul spoke to a cybersecurity expert about why TikTok is causing disquiet among US politicians and leaders:
Read Kari’s full report here:Read Kari’s full report here:
Guardian US senior political reporter Daniel Strauss reports:Guardian US senior political reporter Daniel Strauss reports:
Organizers for the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee later this year laid out directions for how convention delegates will vote remotely.The directions, obtained by the Guardian, were authored by Jason Rae, the Democratic National Committee’s secretary. The 2020 Democratic National Convention, where former vice president Joe Biden will formally be nominated as his party’s presidential candidate, will partially be in Milwaukee and partially be virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. DNC officials and health officials concluded that state delegations, which normally attend the convention, should not travel and instead participate in the convention remotely.“Given the pandemic, the DNCC has developed a voting system that will allow convention delegates to safely and securely cast ballots for all required votes,” Rae writes. “Each delegate will be sent an individualized ballot with unique identifiers via email. As you know, the Office of the Secretary at the Democratic National Committee is working to certify each delegate, which includes gathering the delegate’s best contact information, including email and phone number.”Voting will start on August 3 and run for 12 days, through August 15.“During the voting period, each certified delegate will receive a ballot and directions for completing and returning the ballot electronically,” Rae continues in the email. “For security, the ballot design will tie each ballot to the individual to whom it is sent through individualized and serial identifiers. Ballots will be electronically fillable so a delegate will not need access to a printer. Once completed, delegates will electronically submit their ballots to their State Democratic Party.”Organizers for the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee later this year laid out directions for how convention delegates will vote remotely.The directions, obtained by the Guardian, were authored by Jason Rae, the Democratic National Committee’s secretary. The 2020 Democratic National Convention, where former vice president Joe Biden will formally be nominated as his party’s presidential candidate, will partially be in Milwaukee and partially be virtual because of the coronavirus pandemic. DNC officials and health officials concluded that state delegations, which normally attend the convention, should not travel and instead participate in the convention remotely.“Given the pandemic, the DNCC has developed a voting system that will allow convention delegates to safely and securely cast ballots for all required votes,” Rae writes. “Each delegate will be sent an individualized ballot with unique identifiers via email. As you know, the Office of the Secretary at the Democratic National Committee is working to certify each delegate, which includes gathering the delegate’s best contact information, including email and phone number.”Voting will start on August 3 and run for 12 days, through August 15.“During the voting period, each certified delegate will receive a ballot and directions for completing and returning the ballot electronically,” Rae continues in the email. “For security, the ballot design will tie each ballot to the individual to whom it is sent through individualized and serial identifiers. Ballots will be electronically fillable so a delegate will not need access to a printer. Once completed, delegates will electronically submit their ballots to their State Democratic Party.”
Organizers will work with state parties to set up secure systems for receiving ballots.“The State Parties will be responsible for collecting all ballots from convention delegates as they would if we were conducting votes in person at the convention,” Rae continued. “At the conclusion of voting, each state delegation chair will submit a tally sheet to the Secretary’s Office that formally records the number of votes cast on each item of convention business.”The Biden campaign and Bernie Sanders campaign are also holding webinars over the next few days to provide delegates information on the new voting process.The directions and new approach to state conventions voting is one example of how the convention ceremonies will be different because of the coronavirus pandemic. Republican organizers are reportedly considering holding portions of the Republican National Convention outside, also in response to the coronavirus.Organizers will work with state parties to set up secure systems for receiving ballots.“The State Parties will be responsible for collecting all ballots from convention delegates as they would if we were conducting votes in person at the convention,” Rae continued. “At the conclusion of voting, each state delegation chair will submit a tally sheet to the Secretary’s Office that formally records the number of votes cast on each item of convention business.”The Biden campaign and Bernie Sanders campaign are also holding webinars over the next few days to provide delegates information on the new voting process.The directions and new approach to state conventions voting is one example of how the convention ceremonies will be different because of the coronavirus pandemic. Republican organizers are reportedly considering holding portions of the Republican National Convention outside, also in response to the coronavirus.
Hello everyone, this is Julia Carrie Wong in Oakland, California picking up the live blog for the rest of the afternoon.Hello everyone, this is Julia Carrie Wong in Oakland, California picking up the live blog for the rest of the afternoon.
Just a few miles away, on the northern side of the San Francisco bay, one of the worst Covid-19 outbreaks in the country has created a “humanitarian crisis” at San Quentin state prison, where almost 1,500 people have tested positive for Covid-19 and seven have died.Just a few miles away, on the northern side of the San Francisco bay, one of the worst Covid-19 outbreaks in the country has created a “humanitarian crisis” at San Quentin state prison, where almost 1,500 people have tested positive for Covid-19 and seven have died.
My colleague Abené Clayton has been covering the state’s “historic health screw-up”, and today she reports that California has announced a plan to release up to 8,000 people from the state’s prisons in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.My colleague Abené Clayton has been covering the state’s “historic health screw-up”, and today she reports that California has announced a plan to release up to 8,000 people from the state’s prisons in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.
Abené writes:Abené writes:
But public health experts have told Abene that these measures will not be enough to allow for the social distancing required to bring the outbreak under controlBut public health experts have told Abene that these measures will not be enough to allow for the social distancing required to bring the outbreak under control
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Julia Carrie Wong, will take over the blog for the next few hours.That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Julia Carrie Wong, will take over the blog for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
A court refused to life a temporary restraining order against Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump. A judge this afternoon extended the order until a further decision on Monday. That means she won’t be free to do any interviews about her damning new book about the president and the family. The book is due out on Tuesday and is not subject to restraint after a TRO against the publisher was recently lifted.A court refused to life a temporary restraining order against Donald Trump’s niece, Mary Trump. A judge this afternoon extended the order until a further decision on Monday. That means she won’t be free to do any interviews about her damning new book about the president and the family. The book is due out on Tuesday and is not subject to restraint after a TRO against the publisher was recently lifted.
Trump postponed his rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which was planned for tomorrow night. The president said he was “forced” to postpone the event because of weather, but the decision comes as campaign officials have reportedly voiced concerns about low turnout at the event because of coronavirus.Trump postponed his rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which was planned for tomorrow night. The president said he was “forced” to postpone the event because of weather, but the decision comes as campaign officials have reportedly voiced concerns about low turnout at the event because of coronavirus.
Trump traveled to Florida for a roundtable event, but he avoided discussing the state’s coronavirus crisis. Florida has been reporting record levels of new cases, but the president has downplayed recent surges in several states by falsely blaming the increases on expanded testing.Trump traveled to Florida for a roundtable event, but he avoided discussing the state’s coronavirus crisis. Florida has been reporting record levels of new cases, but the president has downplayed recent surges in several states by falsely blaming the increases on expanded testing.
The president threatened the tax-exempt status of universities and schools as he pushes schools to reopen. Trump has repeatedly said schools must open their doors this fall, even though his administration has sent mixed signals on how schools can safely reopen. School officials have expressed concerns about the potential spread of coronavirus in the classroom.The president threatened the tax-exempt status of universities and schools as he pushes schools to reopen. Trump has repeatedly said schools must open their doors this fall, even though his administration has sent mixed signals on how schools can safely reopen. School officials have expressed concerns about the potential spread of coronavirus in the classroom.
A federal judge has set a hearing for next week in the case involving the president’s financial records. Judge Victor Marrero, who previously ruled that Trump’s business records and tax returns had to be turned over to the grand jury, has set a filing deadline for Wednesday and a hearing for Thursday in the case. The announcement comes one day after the supreme court ruled the president is not categorically immune from grand jury subpoenas.A federal judge has set a hearing for next week in the case involving the president’s financial records. Judge Victor Marrero, who previously ruled that Trump’s business records and tax returns had to be turned over to the grand jury, has set a filing deadline for Wednesday and a hearing for Thursday in the case. The announcement comes one day after the supreme court ruled the president is not categorically immune from grand jury subpoenas.
Trump said he is “looking at” a pardon for his former associate Roger Stone. The president said Stone, who is expected to report to prison on Tuesday, “was very unfairly treated.”Trump said he is “looking at” a pardon for his former associate Roger Stone. The president said Stone, who is expected to report to prison on Tuesday, “was very unfairly treated.”
Julia will have more coming up, so stay tuned.Julia will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Reverend Gregory Livingston, well known in his native Chicago for his campaigning and community efforts to tackle corruption, gun violence and street gangs, spoke of “a tale of two Americas” in the shocking spate of shootings in several US cities last weekend.Reverend Gregory Livingston, well known in his native Chicago for his campaigning and community efforts to tackle corruption, gun violence and street gangs, spoke of “a tale of two Americas” in the shocking spate of shootings in several US cities last weekend.
It is estimated that at least 160 people were shot in towns and cities across the US from Friday evening through Sunday of the July Fourth holiday weekend. Several children were wounded or killed by stray or bullets in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Atlanta, which have seen more shootings in recent weeks than is typical at this time of year.It is estimated that at least 160 people were shot in towns and cities across the US from Friday evening through Sunday of the July Fourth holiday weekend. Several children were wounded or killed by stray or bullets in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Atlanta, which have seen more shootings in recent weeks than is typical at this time of year.
Some of an interview he did on the phone with the Guardian in New York, where he moved last summer and has been working alongside Black Lives Matter and preaching in various parts of the city, was in our news piece. But here are some more of his remarks that there was not space for in that wider piece.Some of an interview he did on the phone with the Guardian in New York, where he moved last summer and has been working alongside Black Lives Matter and preaching in various parts of the city, was in our news piece. But here are some more of his remarks that there was not space for in that wider piece.
He warned Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot, in office for just about a year, that she “is really going to have to take leadership, head on. People are dying and they cannot wait.”He warned Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot, in office for just about a year, that she “is really going to have to take leadership, head on. People are dying and they cannot wait.”
“She must take the bull by the horns,” he said. She should “hold a press conference and hold community meetings to talk about race.”“She must take the bull by the horns,” he said. She should “hold a press conference and hold community meetings to talk about race.”
He urged her to talk to police leaders, state leaders, root out racist and corrupt city politicians, direct more money to Black-led anti-violence organizations rather than “white-led organizations with no boots on the ground”; address herself to broken promises from previous leaders about police reform and shortages of mental health facilities, health care resources and school resources in many areas, he said.He urged her to talk to police leaders, state leaders, root out racist and corrupt city politicians, direct more money to Black-led anti-violence organizations rather than “white-led organizations with no boots on the ground”; address herself to broken promises from previous leaders about police reform and shortages of mental health facilities, health care resources and school resources in many areas, he said.
Livingston complained of “two Chicagos” that are very segregated - the affluent downtown and north side, in contrast to the south and west sides.Livingston complained of “two Chicagos” that are very segregated - the affluent downtown and north side, in contrast to the south and west sides.
When street shootings rise: “You cannot look at the fruit of these tragedies without looking at the tree,” he said. He added that he wasn’t looking for mercy for murders or an absolution of personal responsibility, but urgent attention on the root causes of division and inequality.When street shootings rise: “You cannot look at the fruit of these tragedies without looking at the tree,” he said. He added that he wasn’t looking for mercy for murders or an absolution of personal responsibility, but urgent attention on the root causes of division and inequality.
He said: “Some say ‘if Black lives matter then why do you guys kill each other?’ We are a violent country. There is individual responsibility but there are also conditions that create a climate for violence.”He said: “Some say ‘if Black lives matter then why do you guys kill each other?’ We are a violent country. There is individual responsibility but there are also conditions that create a climate for violence.”
Livingston says Lightfoot has a difficult job “but it’s a job she wanted”.Livingston says Lightfoot has a difficult job “but it’s a job she wanted”.
He urged her: “It’s going to take courage. Call the racists out.”He urged her: “It’s going to take courage. Call the racists out.”
Here’s Livingston talking to the Guardian in person in Chicago in 2018.Here’s Livingston talking to the Guardian in person in Chicago in 2018.
We won’t be hearing in person from Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump this weekend. Despite her book being due out next week and already heavily covered in the press, including here in the Guardian, she is not free of legal action by the family just yet.We won’t be hearing in person from Donald Trump’s niece Mary Trump this weekend. Despite her book being due out next week and already heavily covered in the press, including here in the Guardian, she is not free of legal action by the family just yet.
Here’s our story on her bombshell book from the Guardian’s Martin Pengelly earlier this week.Here’s our story on her bombshell book from the Guardian’s Martin Pengelly earlier this week.
Facebook is reportedly considering a ban on political ads in the days leading up to the November elections.Facebook is reportedly considering a ban on political ads in the days leading up to the November elections.
Bloomberg News reports:Bloomberg News reports:
The news comes as Facebook has faced pressure from employers and advertisers to crack down on hate speech, even if it comes from the president or his allies.The news comes as Facebook has faced pressure from employers and advertisers to crack down on hate speech, even if it comes from the president or his allies.
A federal judge in New York has called for a hearing in the case involving Trump’s financial records next week, after the supreme court sent the case back to the lower court.A federal judge in New York has called for a hearing in the case involving Trump’s financial records next week, after the supreme court sent the case back to the lower court.
According to NBC News, Judge Victor Marrero, who previously ruled that the president’s business records and tax returns had to be turned over to the grand jury, has asked the president’s legal team and Manhattan district attorney Cy Vance to inform him by Wednesday morning how they plan to proceed. A hearing will be held the following day.According to NBC News, Judge Victor Marrero, who previously ruled that the president’s business records and tax returns had to be turned over to the grand jury, has asked the president’s legal team and Manhattan district attorney Cy Vance to inform him by Wednesday morning how they plan to proceed. A hearing will be held the following day.
The announcement comes one day after the supreme court delivered a 7-2 ruling that the president was not categorically immune from grand jury subpoenas.The announcement comes one day after the supreme court delivered a 7-2 ruling that the president was not categorically immune from grand jury subpoenas.
In the opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts said Trump could fight the subpoena on the same grounds that any other American could, and the president’s lawyers are likely to attempt to do so.In the opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts said Trump could fight the subpoena on the same grounds that any other American could, and the president’s lawyers are likely to attempt to do so.
However, if that effort fails, the business records and tax returns will be turned over to Vance.However, if that effort fails, the business records and tax returns will be turned over to Vance.
Trump may not have taken the time to seriously address Florida’s coronavirus crisis during his trip there today, but the president did make the time to pay an unscheduled visit to his Miami area resort.Trump may not have taken the time to seriously address Florida’s coronavirus crisis during his trip there today, but the president did make the time to pay an unscheduled visit to his Miami area resort.
According to the White House pool report, the president stopped at the resort’s main clubhouse for 10 minutes. The White House did not provide an explanation as to why.According to the White House pool report, the president stopped at the resort’s main clubhouse for 10 minutes. The White House did not provide an explanation as to why.
Trump is now traveling on to Hillsboro Beach for a high-dollar campaign fundraiser at a supporter’s home.Trump is now traveling on to Hillsboro Beach for a high-dollar campaign fundraiser at a supporter’s home.
Florida has been thrust into the midst of the latest peak of the coronavirus and people may have thought that would have been the main reason for the president to visit today.Florida has been thrust into the midst of the latest peak of the coronavirus and people may have thought that would have been the main reason for the president to visit today.
But so far he has not discussed it much and has got on with his agenda of visiting the military to talk about counter-narcotics operations, talking to the Venezuelan diaspora and meeting supporters.But so far he has not discussed it much and has got on with his agenda of visiting the military to talk about counter-narcotics operations, talking to the Venezuelan diaspora and meeting supporters.
The White House pool report notes that Trump said of the coronavirus earlier: “We are still fighting it and we are going to do very well”.The White House pool report notes that Trump said of the coronavirus earlier: “We are still fighting it and we are going to do very well”.
He was recently often talking about the pandemic in the past tense, so that comment is notable today.He was recently often talking about the pandemic in the past tense, so that comment is notable today.
The front page of today’s Miami Herald shows Trump arriving at the airport without wearing a mask, noting that he “stepped off Air Force One in Miami, into one of the worst coronavirus hot spots in the country” and even though Miami-Dade County has a mask-wearing mandate in public and mayor Carlos Gimenez last week said he expected Trump to don one.The front page of today’s Miami Herald shows Trump arriving at the airport without wearing a mask, noting that he “stepped off Air Force One in Miami, into one of the worst coronavirus hot spots in the country” and even though Miami-Dade County has a mask-wearing mandate in public and mayor Carlos Gimenez last week said he expected Trump to don one.
The Herald notes that Florida’s Department of Health today confirmed 11,433 new cases of Covid-19 in the state, making it the second highest single-day total recorded in Florida since the pandemic began in March.The Herald notes that Florida’s Department of Health today confirmed 11,433 new cases of Covid-19 in the state, making it the second highest single-day total recorded in Florida since the pandemic began in March.
Some of those working in close proximity to the president can also be seen not wearing masks.Some of those working in close proximity to the president can also be seen not wearing masks.
A clutch of Mike Pence’s Secret Service detail tested positive for coronavirus last week.A clutch of Mike Pence’s Secret Service detail tested positive for coronavirus last week.
The Herald notes that there have been 2.4 million coronavirus tests performed in Florida so far, there are 244,000 cases and there have been just over 4,000 deaths.The Herald notes that there have been 2.4 million coronavirus tests performed in Florida so far, there are 244,000 cases and there have been just over 4,000 deaths.
Trump did an interview with Telemundo’s Jose Diaz-Balart during his trip to Florida today, and the interview will air at 6:30 pm ET.Trump did an interview with Telemundo’s Jose Diaz-Balart during his trip to Florida today, and the interview will air at 6:30 pm ET.
The president will likely be asked about his recent push to reopen schools despite mixed signals from his administration on how schools can safely welcome students back.The president will likely be asked about his recent push to reopen schools despite mixed signals from his administration on how schools can safely welcome students back.
Trump is holding a rountable on supporting the people of Venezuela in Doral, Florida, where many Venezuelan immigrants reside.Trump is holding a rountable on supporting the people of Venezuela in Doral, Florida, where many Venezuelan immigrants reside.
But the president’s remarks took a turn for the blatantly political when he attacked his opponent, Joe Biden, as a “puppet” of the “radical left.”But the president’s remarks took a turn for the blatantly political when he attacked his opponent, Joe Biden, as a “puppet” of the “radical left.”
“The patriots here today fled socialism to find freedom,” Trump said. “And now Joe Biden and the radical left are trying to impose the same system.”“The patriots here today fled socialism to find freedom,” Trump said. “And now Joe Biden and the radical left are trying to impose the same system.”
The president continued, “Joe Biden is a puppet of Bernie Sanders, AOC, the militant left, the people that want to rip down statues and monuments to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin.”The president continued, “Joe Biden is a puppet of Bernie Sanders, AOC, the militant left, the people that want to rip down statues and monuments to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin.”
Trump then repeated his bizarre claim that Democrats are pushing for the removal of statues of Jesus Christ. “Jesus! Okay, Jesus. They want to rip down statues to Jesus,” Trump said, before confidently predicting Biden would lose the election.Trump then repeated his bizarre claim that Democrats are pushing for the removal of statues of Jesus Christ. “Jesus! Okay, Jesus. They want to rip down statues to Jesus,” Trump said, before confidently predicting Biden would lose the election.
Biden has said he prefers for Confederate statues and monuments to be taken down through legislative action rather than being torn down by protesters, and he has not expressed support for taking down statues of American leaders like Washington and Jefferson.Biden has said he prefers for Confederate statues and monuments to be taken down through legislative action rather than being torn down by protesters, and he has not expressed support for taking down statues of American leaders like Washington and Jefferson.
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer insisted school districts need more federal funding in order to safely reopen this fall.Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer insisted school districts need more federal funding in order to safely reopen this fall.
The Democratic leader sent a tweet about school reopenings shortly after Trump threatened universities’ funding and tax-exempt status as the president pushes schools to reopen.The Democratic leader sent a tweet about school reopenings shortly after Trump threatened universities’ funding and tax-exempt status as the president pushes schools to reopen.
Earlier this week, the president similarly threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that do not reopen this fall.Earlier this week, the president similarly threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that do not reopen this fall.
“We all want our schools to re-open. But if we want them to open safely for our students, workers, and families, our schools and child care providers need MORE federal funding to make it happen,” Schumer said.“We all want our schools to re-open. But if we want them to open safely for our students, workers, and families, our schools and child care providers need MORE federal funding to make it happen,” Schumer said.
“President Trump’s erratic demands and threats won’t do anything to keep people safe.”“President Trump’s erratic demands and threats won’t do anything to keep people safe.”
Shortly before landing in Florida this afternoon, Trump sent a pair of tweets threatening the funding and tax-exempt status of universities and schools.Shortly before landing in Florida this afternoon, Trump sent a pair of tweets threatening the funding and tax-exempt status of universities and schools.
“Too many Universities and School Systems are about Radical Left Indoctrination, not Education,” Trump said in the tweet thread.“Too many Universities and School Systems are about Radical Left Indoctrination, not Education,” Trump said in the tweet thread.
“Therefore, I am telling the Treasury Department to re-examine their Tax-Exempt Status ... and/or Funding, which will be taken away if this Propaganda or Act Against Public Policy continues. Our children must be Educated, not Indoctrinated!”“Therefore, I am telling the Treasury Department to re-examine their Tax-Exempt Status ... and/or Funding, which will be taken away if this Propaganda or Act Against Public Policy continues. Our children must be Educated, not Indoctrinated!”
Trump’s warning comes two days after he threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that do not reopen in the fall.Trump’s warning comes two days after he threatened to withhold federal funding from schools that do not reopen in the fall.
The president has repeatedly insisted that schools must reopen, even as his administration sends mixed signals about guidelines on how to reopen safely.The president has repeatedly insisted that schools must reopen, even as his administration sends mixed signals about guidelines on how to reopen safely.
Many school officials have also expressed concern about the spread of coronavirus in classrooms once in-person instruction resumes.Many school officials have also expressed concern about the spread of coronavirus in classrooms once in-person instruction resumes.
Several White House reporters noted the president has previously held rallies despite bad weather conditions, raising questions about his rationale for postponing the event in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.Several White House reporters noted the president has previously held rallies despite bad weather conditions, raising questions about his rationale for postponing the event in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
A spokesman for Joe Biden mocked Trump after the president’s campaign announced his Portsmouth, New Hampshire, rally would be postponed due to a tropical storm that is not expected to make landfall in Portsmouth.A spokesman for Joe Biden mocked Trump after the president’s campaign announced his Portsmouth, New Hampshire, rally would be postponed due to a tropical storm that is not expected to make landfall in Portsmouth.
“The storm is coming, and his name is @JoeBiden,” said TJ Ducklo, the national press secretary for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.“The storm is coming, and his name is @JoeBiden,” said TJ Ducklo, the national press secretary for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.