turn, do it anyway. in queens yesterday the crowd did just that. several crowd members took issue with rep alexandria ocasio-cortez s stance on immigration and funding for ukraine. we should eliminate the debt limit in the united states because of the constitutional [applause] you voted for. [shouting] are you going to stop this war, that s my question? let the veteran speak. alex: attendees of the conference did come to her defense. things change over time. alex: the congresswoman did wrap it uptaking photos with supporters and she released tweet afterwards thanking everyone who came out to the town hall stating we had such a f, and as you mentioned those who did lash out were let away by security, we will send it back to you. griff: end of that tweet, see you next month. can t wait to see what happens then. alicia. alicia: florida governor ron desantis officially joining 2024 presidential race as the gop field fills out. with us today is ashley davis, former j w
up on thursday. griff: such a tragic case. alicia. alicia: griff, as prosecutors are reported nearing a decision whether or not to move charges against hunter biden, one of the whistleblowers t tied to the investigation spent more than 6 hours closed doors yesterday. joining me tim belavez, former federal prosecutor. tim, thank you very much for being here. as you know, one to have irs whistleblowers also spoke with cbs news earlier this week. let s take a listen to what he had to say. there was multiple steps that were slow-walked at the direction of the department of justice. had you ever encountered that before? i have not, deviations are normal process and each and every time they seem to always benefit the subject.
see most people think that joe biden is a good person, good man, obviously there s issues about his mental health, but i think they look at donald trump as a stronger leader and i think that that s always been the case in the not even on domestic policy but also with international policy. so i think it comes down with those things. people don t like trump but some like his rhetoric but they also think he s a strong leader. you can be a strong leader but if you re going to lead poll box t the abiss i don t know if that s what you want. i think the most important part of the poll and favorable to my side is that more people think he cares about them and ultimately elections are about whether or not they think the person in charge is going to help them. and so i m very hartened by that. alicia: ashley, though, doesn t it also matter where folks feel they are in their life at the time it comes to make that choice when the primaries and
hour money occasion with his negotiating team, are we getting any inside into how well informed he is in this latest tiktok whereas negotiators continues? white house says he s up to speed. he s in touch with his team and going back and forth. as you heard yesterday the president sounding confident, says that both sides are, quote, very close to a deal, griff. griff: close but they have to finish it. lucas tomlinson live on the north lawn, thank you. alicia: griff, some lawmakers remain on the hill to work on debt dealing deal and most returned to districts as speaker mccarthy tells morning that june deadline can be met. chad pergram live with the latest updates, hi, chad. chad: the speaker and negotiating team returned from capitol hill from chipotle, they
seeing something floating may have thought it was prey because you do see the bite, a really rare again. good to have your feet in the kayak. griff: for sure in that case. bottom line, dr. mike heighthouse says still go to the beach and still go in the water, correct? 100%. remember these are big predators that are part of healthy oceans. we have to find ways to coexist with them and with all of the technology we have ways to stay safe and we have healthy fish and healthy oceans. griff: have a good memorial day weekend and stay safe. thanks so much, have a great one. alicia: 3-year-old madeline disappeared in portugal 16 years ago investigators found relevant clue that could help solve the heartbreaking mystery. the details next. ds,