Ill reserve some ill try to be respectful. Because we on this day we should all just take a break. As a former Vice President said and just remember whats important today. But that one image of Rudy Giuliani on 9 11 is not the full picture. Before 9 11 he was not liked in this city. Its a tale of two giulianis. Its really the tale of two americas. Listen, i watched you respect him. I cringed. I lived here too. I remember how he treated people of color. How he didnt reach out to people to leaders of color in the city. How he conducted himself during the deaths. Of others. And egged Racial Division on. And then 9 11, okay, fine. He was the mayor. What choice did he have . He had a lot of choice. Can i finish . Who was going to say you cant help this person. He has to step up. Who says you cant give money to this person or of course. Everyone will say yes. Its 9 11. We have to remember there was a Rudy Giuliani before 9 11 and during. And he after the Rudy Giuliani of 9 11. Reverted back
Hello again, everyone. Thank you for joining me. Im fredricka whitfield. We begin with historic and devastating wildfires ripping through much of the west coast. At least 26 have died in california, oregon and washington state. Millions of acres have turned into ash. And those numbers are expected to rise. Nearly 100 fires are burning in 12 western states prompting air quality alerts for most of the west coast. This as Health Experts warn that smoke from the wildfires can actually make people more susceptible to coronavirus and other infections. In just a few hours, the president heads to reno, nevada, where a dark and hazy sky will be his backdrop during the rally there today. And besides a tweet late last night from the president hes largely remained silent about the fires. The white house Just Announced that the president will visit california on monday and be briefed on the devastation. Cnn is in marion county, oregon, a state with 14 major fires burning right now. Camilla, last ho
Consequences firsthand perhaps. Cnns camilla is in salem, oregon. Officials in that state say that they are preparing for a mass fatality incident. What are you seeing . Yeah, they are, fred. Weve been trying to chase those flames all day. And we get to these road blocks like where we are right now. What happens is that not only is it about the flames but its about that smoke that you were just talking about. The air quality. Governor kate brown here says this is the worst in the world. You can see it just as were trying to enter this area. Officials are telling us that they dont want anybody to go through here because they cant see five or ten feet in front of them. So they say its dangerous not only for the firefighters but, of course, for anyone who is trying to walk around or trying to find their homes. Unfortunately, as weve been here throughout the week, wooe seen some of these homes completely devastated. Weve seen the flames and weve heard the heartbreak and the emotion from so
Coronavirus and other infections. In just a few hours, President Trump will head to reno, nevada, for a Campaign Rally. The president has largely remained silent on the fires, but now the white house says President Trump will visit californias mcclelen mark in Sacramento County on monday, where he will be briefed by emergency officials. Cnns Paul Vercammen is in Southern California where the massive bobcat fire has grown to nearly 30,000 acres. Paul, what can the president expect to see when he does visit your state . Reporter well, when he comes to california, hes going to see massive devastation up and down the state. You alluded to the fatalities, the number of acres burned. We understand its 4,000 structures. Hes also going to get a whiff of this unhealthy air throughout california. A covid19 mask is one thing. Weve gone to the heavier masks today because its so brutal. And off into those foothills, theyre fighting the fire but you cant really see whats going on right now because i
Violence in involving Law Enforcement and other stories come officials in Southern California and searching for a gunman who ambushed and shot to sheriffs over the weekend. Chief White House Correspondent john roberts beginning the coverage tonight. Good evening to you, bret, back and forth between the campaigns over whats ultimately responsible for the devastating wildfires. Which candidate is better positioned to attack law and order . One points that could not be argued tonight and that was paying tribute to heroes on the front line. Theyve flew into the blazing flames, raging wins. California today, President Trump honoring members of the National Guard with the distinguished flying cross. The pilots and crews working around the clock fighting wildfires that have engulfed the state. Our nation is strong because of the remarkable individuals like the Service Members in the midst of the greatest trials in biggest challenges, america grid prevails because of the risk, brave and selfle