Good morning, everyone. We begin with that growing controversy overnight. The president s words to a pregnant widow facing harsh criticism. He reportedly told the widow of a fallen Army Sergeant that her husband, quote, knew what he signed up for. Now, the question now is was that remark taken out of context. Abcs Serena Marshall has more on this from washington. Serena. Reporter kendis, diane, good morning. President trump reached out to all four families of the Fallen Soldiers from that deadly attack two weeks ago, but that one phone call raising questions. A grieving widow six months pregnant and a flagdraped coffin. The remains of her husband u. S. Army Sergeant La David Johnson returned home. The soldier with the elite u. S. Army special forces, one of four who died nearly two weeks ago in niger. Only an hour before, President Trump calling Myeshia Johnson offering condolences, but according to democratic representative, frederica wilson, in that call the president told the griefs
And we do say good morning, everybody, on this wednesday. We start with the growing controversy overnight. The president s words to a pregnant widow facing harsh criticism. He reportedly told her the widow rather of a fallen Army Sergeant that her husband, quote, knew what he signed up for. Now, the question now is was that remark taken out of context. Abcs Serena Marshall has more on it from washington. Serena. Reporter kendis, diane, good morning. President trump reached out to all four families of the Fallen Soldiers from that deadly attack two weeks ago, but that one phone call raising questions. A grieving widow six months pregnant and a flagdraped coffin. The remains of her husband u. S. Army Sergeant Ladavid Johnson returned home. The soldier with thes let u. S. Army special force, one of four who died nearly two weeks ago in niger. Only an hour before President Trump calling her offering condolences but according to democratic representative fredricka wilson, in that call the p
Good morning. Reporter good morning to you. President trump says calling these families is the hardest thing he has to do as commander in chief, but this morning, he has responding to the backlash as one of these phone calls is at the center of a very ugly political fight. President trump made good on his promise to call the grieving families of those four special ops soldiers killed during a siege in niger but this morning his message to one grieving widow is sparking backlash. President trump told the wife of Army Sergeant la david johnson, quote, he knew what he signed up for, but when it happens, it hurts anyway. Thats according to Florida Democratic congresswoman Frederica Wilson who says she listened to the call on speakerphone. This is a soldier who gave his life for his country. He is a hero. Reporter the call came just as Myeshia Johnson was on her way to the airport for the arrival of her husbands remains. Pregnant with their third child, johnson laid her head on his flagdrap
Please welcome David Letterman. And the late night legends big return. David letterman back on stage for the First Time Since retiring. Its so good to see famous people again. I missed wearing makeup. Jimmy kimmel oneonone with his idol. We do say good morning, america. How about that moment last night, David Letterman making that big return, michael. Makes you feel good to see David Letterman out there first time on the late night couch before leaving. Big evening for jimmy kimmel. He says he feels about letterman the way most people feel about beyonce. I dont think hes shaved since he was off the air. Some proposing a bipartisan deal to restore funding for obamacare. The president sending mixed messages as he faces questions about the phone call he made to a widow of a fallen soldier. Cecilia vega starts us off. Reporter he said its the hardest thing he has to do as commander in chief but now its this phone call to this widow that you just mentioned that has him facing criticism this
Why the fbi is warning parents about popular smart toys and the flying sharks that send a surfing competition back to the beach. Today, wednesday, july 19. Willie is in for matt. Its going to be hot today. You thought you were going to say harry styles is here. And the ring of fire. You know its real when a meteorologist drops the meteorological term and goes with ring of fire. More on the weather. Another russia controversy for President Trump. His facetoface with Vladimir Putin at this months g20 was hugh lly scrutinized. Lets go to Kristen Welker. Good morning. Reporter good morning to you. We are learning that President Trump and president putin had a second encounter at the g20 summit earlier this month. The white house is pushing back strongly this morning against criticism it should have disclosed that second encounter. The meeting lasted an hour by some accounts. Officials here say it was shorter and part of a social gathering. Still, its creating another a russia related flap.