Trump’s Kennedy Center photo: read the sign
A photograph taken through Air Force One’s windows shows Trump examining a placard apparently referring to the Kennedy Center’s demolition. It landed in the middle of a fight over the venue’s future and efforts to put his name on it; a judge has now required 30 days’ notice before major physical changes, including demolition. The image is why we asked you to look closer: a national cultural institution deserves better than becoming the backdrop to a president’s naming feud.
Sources: ABC News · Original reel
Carney gets a standing ovation in Europe
Mark Carney received a standing ovation at the European Parliament as Canada and the EU explored a closer partnership. His address made the case for cooperation on trade, defence, energy and technology, arguing that countries can build strength together in an increasingly unstable world. Watch the room in our clip: the applause is a striking response to a leader choosing cooperation while standing up to Trump’s pressure.
Sources: Carney’s full address · CHCH · Original reel
Watch Trump’s aircraft exits
Our reel compares Trump’s North Carolina aircraft arrival with an earlier exit, focusing on his failure to return a military salute in the footage. He travelled to the state on September 16 to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley. For a president who repeatedly invokes respect for the armed forces, these small, visible moments deserve attention too.
Sources: White House arrival video · Axios Charlotte · Original reel
14 months in prison for Ilhan Omar’s attacker
Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar from a syringe during her January 27 appearance in Minneapolis. The attack interrupted an elected representative addressing the public, and our reel returns to that footage as the sentence is announced. Political disagreement never gives anyone a licence to assault the person holding the microphone.
Sources: Associated Press · Original reel
McConnell’s silent response raises the same question
The footage we shared shows Mitch McConnell responding with hand gestures rather than a spoken answer while being helped into a vehicle. It follows his return to the Senate after a lengthy absence following a June fall and hospitalization. We feel for him, but the people who relentlessly questioned Biden’s ability to serve should be willing to apply the same scrutiny to a senior Republican.
Sources: Associated Press · The Daily Beast · Original reel
Trump brings back the sharks-or-electrocution story
Speaking at a Rose Garden dinner, Trump returned to his hypothetical choice between a sinking electric boat and nearby sharks. He again said he would choose electrocution, revisiting a story that has become a recurring part of his public remarks. Our clip lets you hear the exchange for yourself—and see our reaction as he goes there again.
Sources: Full remarks transcript · Original reel
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How did this Republic EVER allow the rise of Trump, this self-absorbed autocrat determined to be a god and live forever????? THAT shows the real derangement of his mind.
That photo might be bait so I’m not sure I’d make too much of it. Of course he wants to demolish it and everything else when he’s not sleeping. Just take away his adderall already.