First Thing: Trump endures protests in Texas as DNC sues over adverts
The president was repeatedly interrupted at a rally and faces a legal challenge over taxpayer-funded adverts. Plus Jonathan, the giant tortoise who may have the secret to longevity Good morning. Donald Trump suffered a torrid night at a rally in Texas that was rocked by repeated protests . The US president briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the…
Donald Trump endured a night of protests at a rally in San Antonio, Texas. The US president was repeatedly interrupted by demonstrators, with some being escorted away by police. One protester physically assaulted an older Trump supporter as he attempted to depart the arena. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court, demanding a halt to the president's use of taxpayer funds for pro-Trump advertisements.
These ads, costing taxpayers over $12 million so far, have drawn scrutiny from the media tracking firm AdImpact.
Separately, Trump distanced himself from two top aides after it was reported that they had aided the pro-Russia government in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Claiming ignorance of their other affiliations, Trump vowed to sack them immediately if a conflict of interest was found. In diplomatic news, the United Kingdom is renaming its East Jerusalem consulate as a UK mission, a move prompted by Israel's retaliation for Britain's trade embargo on illegal settlements.
The decision has sparked debate within the UK government regarding potential impacts on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming re-election campaign.
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