It is thursday, august 1. And right now on cnn this morning i don t know is she indian or is she black donald trump s sparking backlash after questioning the vice president s racial identity during a combative interview with black journalists we deserve a leader who understands that our differences do not divide us kamala harris responding to donald trump s false attacks on her race vice president in terms of the election, does not have any impact donald trump also downplaying the effect his vice presidential selection is having on his campaign then the fallout in the middle east after the assassination of a top hamas political leader heightened fears of a broader war it is six a one here in washington. This is a live look at the white house on this august 1. Good morning, everyone. I m jessica dean in for kasie hunt. It s great to be with you this morning. Donald trump what was getting called out for making false and misleading claims about the ethnicity of his 2024 opponent, kamala h
Of america lies in your hands and he will talk about passing the torch to a new generation. Let s go to the oval office. Mi; let s go to the oval office. My fellow let s go to the oval office. M fellow americans, i m let s go to the oval office. M1 fellow americans, i m speaking tonight from behind the resolute desk in the oval office, in the sacred space, surrounded by portraits of extraordinary american presidents. Thomasjefferson wrote the immortal words that guide this nation, george washington initiated president are not kings. Abraham lincoln implored us to reject malice, franklin roosevelt who inspired us to reject fear. I revere this office and i love my country more. It has been the honour of my life to serve as your president. But in the defence of democracy, which is at stake, i think it is more important than any title. I draw strength and find joy in working for american people but this sacred task of perfecting our union is not about me, it is about you, your families, yo
All right. I expect nothing less. Happy wednesday, everyone. So earlier today, fbi director christopher wray testified about the attempted assassination of donald trump saying there are no indications that the shooter had help. We disagree. During the hearing, jerry nadler implied republicans are to blame for the trump assassination attempt. He also blames his pants for getting those slacks. As we re asking it, he said. The secret service has requested trump stop holding outdoor rallies as an don rnative. They recommended catching instay at ford s theater on the view. Karine jeanpierre insisted joe biden is still very much the president. For proof, she provided a recent phototrump photo. Joy reid says americans of color are going look real crazyf and weird if they don t vote for kamala harriscolour w. in other words, they ll look like joy reid. Harris a north korean balloon carrying trash landed in the south korean presidential this morning. I believe we have a picture. Prince turns
[ ] i expect nothing less happy wednesday. Earlier today fbi director christopher already testified about the assassination there is no proof the shooter had help we humbly disagree. During the hearing jerry nadler said trump rhetoric as part to blame he also beamed his pants for their they requested trump don t hold outdoor rallies instead catch of play at ford s theatre. Karine jeanpierre insisted trump is biden is very much the president here s a recent photo. Joy reid said americans of colour will look crazy and weird if they don t vote for kamala harris so they will look like her. North korean trash bags landed in south korea today we have a picture. Prince harry turns 40 next september and inherits 5 phone $4 million being spent a new pair of balls. At least we know the view is safe from blackouts. Calm will here s a dumb credit president for the democrats on the unite states oh give you a second. They now want to be america s she couldn t lead a country singalong let alone armed
Announcing he s dropping out of the race. God must have spoken because he said the only thing that was going to make him bow out was the great almighty. How did joe biden tell the world he wasn t running for reelection? he wrote us a letter. He said, i believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term. The guy who got more votes than anybody in american history is leaving after one term. Why is it in the best interest of your country for you to leave? joe well, we know the answer, but why don t you tell us? is it because the last four years have been a disaster? is it because you re mentally unfit? or is it because you were pushed out in a bloodless coup? i want to hear him say it. Because if later in the week, he says i m not running because i can t win, that s not how we do things. Democrats don t get to push candidates through the primary. Millions of americans vot