a former president and current presidential candidate puts ou democracy in uncharted territory. trump is already lashing out attacking the investigators, them integrating our justice system, and calling on his supporters to protest. that s all without making an of the pleas for peace w normally expect from someone seeking to lead our nation and republicans, for the mos part, have rallied around him, echoing his claims that th legal system has bee weaponized for those of us with lon memories, no trump has littl regard for the rule of law he did not care about du process when he was calling fo the central park five to b executed before the had thei day in court he did not care about politica witch hunts when he campaigned on lock up, locking up his opponent hillary clinton, with chance of lock her up. and now it appears as if trump s refusal to live by the same rules as the rest of us may finally be catching up wit him. and if it does, the paybac will be richly deserved. it s a
Start off the hour with a fox news alert. Former President Donald Trump diving right into the deep blue bronx bureau of New York City. In a neighborhood that isnt used to hosting republican president ial candidates. It is part of the former president s push to court black and latino voters. It seems to be paying offs he gains ground with both blocs that democrats have taken for granted for decades. He said biden didnt come to the bronx. Minority voters are souring on bidens economy, border and foreign wars. Trump getting cheers on the most pressing issues. What a crowd. [cheers and applause] this is something. [crowd chanting bring back trump] the minute Biden Shuffles out the door well get africanamericans are getting slaughtered. Hispanic americans are getting slaughtered. And these millions and millions of people that are coming into our country, the biggest impact and the biggest negative impact is against our black population and our hispanic population. Dont assume it doesnt matt
Jack smith has secured his most valuable witness yet, mark meadows. Prosecutors dont hand out agreements like candy. Mark meadows was at the center of so much of this. He could speak to trumps mindset in a very specific way. Welcome, everyone. Im poppy harlow with Phil Mattingly in new york. We begin with the federal election interference case against donald trump. The former president s Chief Of Staff mark meadows we learned was granted immunity by special counsel jack smith and met with his team more than once according to a abc news. He allegedly told investigators he didnt believe the election was stolen and talked about this moment on election day in november 2020. Frankly, we did win this election. We did win this election. [ cheers and applause ] meadows reportedly telling investigators that he believed trump was being dishonest and saying that cnn anchor of the source, kaitlan collins, joins us now. We have been asking for, i dont know, a year plus, whats up with mark meadows .
Coming home, we have missed so much we hope you are live. And safe. And we know you are so brave. And strong. And were glad you made it through this. Natalie and julie we love you so much, and we couldnt wait to see you here, were gonna see hopefully next week and we are going to celebrate, were gonna have a big party and were gonna hug you and kiss you. They are the first hostages freed since hamas kidnapped nearly 200 people near the october 7th attack on israel. In a statement President Biden said quote, we have not ceased our efforts to secure the release of those still being held. I think the government of qatar, and the government of israel for their partnership in this work. And quote. Just outside of gaza, trucks carrying desperately needed humanitarian aid are still waiting to enter. More than 100 trucks are stuck on the egyptian side of the rafah border between egypt and gaza. This comes as an israeli airstrike hit the oldest active church in gaza, killing at least 18 people.
Daughter natalie were released by hamas hours ago. Members of her family spoke to the media in the last hour. Im so happy youre finally coming home. Weve missed you so much, and hoped to you were alive and safe. And we know you are so brave and strong and so glad your mom made it through this. Natalie and judith, we love you so much, we will see you hopefully next week, and were going to celebrate. Were going to have a big party and were going to hug you and kiss you. They are the first hostages freed since hamas kidnapped more than 200 people during the october 7th attack on israel. In a statement, President Biden said, quote, we have not ceased our efforts to secure the release of those who are still being held. I thank the government of qatar and the government of israel for their partnership in this work, end quote. Just outside gaza, trucks carrying desperately needed humanitarian aid are still waiting to enter. More than 100 trucks are stuck on the egyptian side of the rafah bord