Trump attacks LeBron. His own anthem clip tells another story.
Trump called LeBron James a “total disgrace” after footage showed the basketball star moving around during the national anthem. Our reel puts that criticism next to the older video of Trump gesturing during the anthem at a 2020 Super Bowl watch party. If movement during the anthem is the standard, watch both clips and ask why that standard would change depending on who is on screen.
AP: Trump’s criticism of LeBron James
WTAJ: the original 2020 Trump anthem footage
Russia is targeting Democrats—and the briefing raises urgent questions.
Mark Warner and Jim Himes said an intelligence briefing showed Russia conducting an online misinformation campaign against Democrats ahead of the midterms, with Warner pointing to reports of fake AI ads targeting James Talarico and Jon Ossoff. Our reel connects those warnings to Trump’s recent moves toward Russia and pressure on Ukraine, raising questions about who benefits. A foreign influence campaign designed to confuse voters deserves attention—and our message is to stay informed and vote.
Reuters: Warner and Himes on Russia’s influence campaign
The Graham documentary puts a serious allegation on camera.
A new documentary, The CLOSETocracy, features men alleging paid sexual encounters with the late Lindsey Graham, including one who says he was 17 at the time. Our reel highlights that on-camera allegation and the contrast with Graham’s opposition to LGBTQ+ rights; these are allegations, not established findings. The concern is the alleged conduct and the standards politicians impose on others, not anyone’s sexual orientation.
IBTimes: the documentary allegations and available evidence
Turn up the sound. What happened at this Trump rally?
Our final reel replays an unexpected sound from Trump’s South Carolina rally clip, then zooms in for a second listen. The moment is brief enough to miss on the first pass, which is why we included the replay. Listen to the original audio and tell us what you hear.
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