campaign a burst of momentum in states president biden won four years ago as we get closer to the first debate. the economy, inflation, and the border and we re going to take care of it all. we re going to make america greater than ever before. president biden: he s about him, i m about the country. are you ready for this debate? president biden: yes. todd: we re talking to lara trump. carley: and a glitzy l.a. fundraiser featuring george clooney. why did the hollywood leading man reportedly make an angry phone call to the white house? you won t want to miss details. todd: a connecticut town declining to fly the thin blue-line flag following the death of a trooper. it did say a pride flag is okay. it is viewed as antagonistic, even if you don t see it that way. i don t think that is a good way to fly, especially not with further discussion. todd: state of connect sect is in mourning following the death of this trooper, fact they cannot fly a thin blue line f
the man police say is responsible for the trooper s death pleaded not guilty thursday. his court date is july 2. carley: thank you. speaking of flags, maryland elementary school walking back notice sent to students and teachers requiring them to participate in pledge of after the accident looj allegiance. a group is against it ands it violates liberty and individual rights. kathleen champion is a maryland mom of two and joins me now. good morning to you. the school first said everybody has to stand for the pledge, it is required. a free speech group catches wind and says you can t do that and the school is backtracking. what is your reaction to this? i m not surprised.