Of the party have long sought to alter american institutions to fundamentally change american life, to transform american society. Many leaders of the left obviously believe that the brutal death of george floyd in custody of the Minneapolis Police was their moment to begin their longdesired revolution. And for several days, it appeared those radical dems, those leftists, antifa and other groups might have judged well their moment as democratic mayors and some governors surrendered streets and neighborhoods to the mobs. But this evening it is apparent that is Democratic Party is that which finds itself in the midst of fundamental transformation. The left and their radical factions are trying to change, and change first they must, the Democratic Party. The left has clearly gone mad in the effort and may well have taken much of the Democratic Party with them already. After Demonizing Police for the past two weeks, Corporate Leaders and Television Networks are pulled policerelated shows o
Its timermer officer charged. We are working together on this case with only one goal, justice for george floyd. I still think its not enough, and im so happy were moving towards change. Our guests this morning, d. C. Mayor muriel bowser, representative val demings, chad wolf with the white house response and former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, general Martin Dempsey. Plus, our powerhouse round table. Good morning, and welcome to this week. It has been nearly two weeks of demonstrations and mourning in america. George floyds death in Police Custody sparking the broadest protests in u. S. History according to an analysis from the washington post. Their map showing the scope of the demonstrations. Overnight, cities remained largely calm across the country. In washington, the white hou the peoples house, even more fortified with new fences. On friday, President Trump talked briefly about equal justice under the law for every american, but his law and order response to the demons
Chief says it shows a mob who infiltrated Peaceful Protesters to attack Police Officers, trying to provoke them. Gas was deployed. The chief said some of the instigators were highly organized, carrying walkie talkies, carrying others who flanked the attack. Rebar pelted the officers. Thats when the onscene commander called for the use of tear gas and what are called rubber foam baton rounds. If that entire crowd would have turned on those officers, they would have been overrun. It would have been a done deal. It wouldnt have even been close and easily could have led to a deadly force situation. Reporter the chief says for the officers it was stay and protect the city or retreat, and let the city burn. Were not going to lose the city. Reporter in an exclusive oneonone interview, the chief said other than this viral video showing one officers inappropriate response to the crowd hes proud of the way the officers stood their ground against an organized mob. Take the tear gas and rubber foa
President is prepared to take. U. S. Park police and others near Lafayette Park used tear gas, flash bang grenades and rubber bullets to aggressively push back a peaceful crowd 30 minutes before the d. C. Curfew went into effect. Why was this assault undertaken . It wasnt to step inside st. Johns church and offer a prayer for george floyd, his family, or the countless other americans who have been victims of police brutality. It wasnt to reflect on the pain and division that is rife within our country and to contemplate what action he could take to heal our nation. Like president lincoln often did during the civil war. The president crossed the street, aggressively cleared Peaceful Protesters for a photo op that meant to say he was strong and he was in charge. Unfortunately for him, it had the opposite effect. President trumps rhetoric and some of the events that have occurred are not ones that many of us ever thought we would see on american streets or hear from an american president.
A live look at times square in new york, and the lights are still out on broadway. With all shows shut down, the financial fallout is mounting in the billions every month. And this morning there is a Major Development from one of broadways biggest shows. Will ganss is here with more now. Good morning, will. Frozen the Broadway Musical grossed over 150 million and entertained more than 1. 3 Million People in its threeyear run. Now its the first of the broadway blockbusters announcing that it wont be coming back when the great white way reopens. Reporter waiting for the sun to come back up over broadway, some tough news this week. All performances suspended through labor day at least. In one fell swoop, it was like my current job was taken from me, and my future job was taken from me. Reporter emily walton performing off broadway was set to return to broadways smash hit come from away on march 31st. Come from away was the big arrival moment for me. Repr blockbusters closing their curtain