| | | | | President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Four Seasons Arena on Thursday in Great Falls, Montana. Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | | | How the Political World Reacted to Pruitt's Resignation: "It's about time"
Man Accused of Stealing MAGA Hat Arrested: Video of the incident at a San Antonio Whataburger went viral this week
Statue of Liberty Protester Inspires Fan Art: Therese Patricia Okomou has become a liberal folk hero | | | What Washington is Talking About:
Former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler is the new acting administrator of the EPA after Scott Pruitt's resignation following months of ethics controversies.
What America is Talking About:
China has accused the US of starting "the biggest trade war in economic history."
How the Political World Reacted to Pruitt's Resignation:
Across Washington, and from Dems and Repubs alike, people are glad Pruitt is finally out. Here's a sample of what they said: - "Good." -- Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington executive director Noah Bookbinder
- "Good." -- Sen. Mark Warner
- "It's about time." - Rep. Tim Ryan
- "I think it's time." -- Rep. Adam Kinzinger, on CNN
- "Good riddance." -- Environmental Integrity Project executive director Eric Schaeffer
- "Scott Pruitt was the worst EPA administrator in the history of the agency." -- Sen. Bernie Sanders
- "He will go down in history books as the worst EPA administrator we've ever had." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- "Scott Pruitt's reign of venality is finally over. He made swamp creatures blush with his shameless excesses." -- Rep. Gerry Connolly
Army Reportedly Going Back on Promise to Immigrant Recruits:
More than 40 immigrant US Army recruits and reservists who were promised a path to citizenship for their service have been discharged, immigration attorneys told the AP, and many were not told why. The program required service members to have legal status in the US, and more than 5,000 were recruited for it in 2016.
Trump Says He Still Trusts Kim:
When asked by reporters yesterday if he still trusts Kim Jong Un, despite reports North Korea has continued to make improvements to missile facilities, Trump said:
"I had a very good feeling about him from the standpoint -- I shook his hand. I thought we got along very well. I thought we had a good chemistry together. I think we understand each other. I really believe that he sees a different future for North Korea. I hope that's true. If that's not true, we'll go back to the other way."
Trump Missing Out on Tax Break:
New York City has pulled a $48,000 condominium abatement tax break for Trump's home there because it's no longer his permanent residence since moving to the White House, per New York Daily News. "We have removed the exemption and have contacted the managing agent to update their records," Sonia Alleyne, a spokeswoman for New York's Department of Finance.
Mar-a-Lago Files Request to Hire More Foreign Workers:
Mar-a-Lago filed a request Thursday with the Department of Labor for H-2B visas for 40 additional temporary foreign workers, according to public records. In January, the resort requested 70.
Man Accused of Stealing MAGA Hat Arrested:
Kino Jimenez, a part-time employee at a San Antonio Whataburger accused of throwing a drink on a 16-year-old and taking his MAGA hat at the restaurant, has been arrested, according to the San Antonio Express-News. Trump 2020 campaign manager Brad Parscale tweeted that he'd like to send the teen a signed hat. | | Credit: @brxpug/Twitter
Raygun Trolls Alex Jones:
Conspiracy theorist and InfoWars host Alex Jones tweeted on Sunday that Democrats planned to launch a civil war on the 4th of July. Needless to say, that didn't happen, so Raygun, the Iowa brand that sells novelty political shirts and other items, made a $23 "Second Civil War Survivor!" tee, with proceeds going to the ACLU. | | Credit: Raygun
The 4th of July Statue of Liberty Protester Inspires Fan Art:
Therese Patricia Okoumou, the woman who protested the Trump administration's immigrant detention policies by climbing the Statue of Liberty Wednesday, has become a new liberal folk hero. She was cheered outside a Manhattan court Thursday ("I went as high as I could," she said), and she's inspired a slew of tributes from artists (check her hashtag on Insta), including this updated Power to the Polls poster from Tracie Ching: | | Credit: @tracieching/Instagram
Street Art Sighting:
An upcoming demonstration on the National Mall is turning to street art to get their message out. These posters for the Poor People's Campaign are up at V and 8th St. NW: | | Credit: Hunter Schwarz
There were 13 different posters up for the campaign, which cites "our deepest religious and constitutional values" as why the US needs a "moral revival" on issues including poverty, racism, and criminal justice. The group's demonstration is scheduled for July 23. | | Credit: Hunter Schwarz
If you spot political street art, tweet me @hunterschwarz, tag me on Instagram @hunterschwarz, or email me at coverlinehunter@cnn.com with your sighting so I can feature it in COVER/LINE. | | | | | | |
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