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Added on the 08/10/2020 21:26:29 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Thirteen people were charged on Thursday of an alleged domestic terrorism plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Now, CNN reveals that of those charged, two are former Marines. The US Marine Corps says Joseph Morrison, 42, continued to serve with the reserve forces until last week. Daniel Harris, 23, was a Marine Corps rifleman from June 2015 to June 2019 and achieved the rank of corporal. He amassed numerous medals during his service.
The state of Michigan has banned the open carry of guns within "100 feet of a polling place on election day. The ban also extends to clerk's offices and absent voter counting board on Election Day. Business Insider reports that election inspectors will post signage that indicates the notice of a ban on open carrying firearms. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the presence of firearms may cause disruption, fear, or intimidation. The directive comes days after federal prosecutors charged multiple men who plotted to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
On Thursday, the FBI revealed that 13 people were arrested in the kidnapping scheme aimed at Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The alleged plan included plans to overthrow several state governments that the suspects "believe are violating the US Constitution." Governor Whitmer tied Pres. Trump's rhetoric to the plot in earlier televised remarks. According to CNN Whitmer said Trump "wakes up everyday with such hatred in her heart." In a series of tweets Trump slammed Whitmer, falsely claiming she called him a "White Supremacist" in her remarks. He complained the Governor did not thank him and saying she's doing a "terrible job" at governing. "Governor Whitmer of Michigan has done a terrible job. She locked down her state for everyone, except her husband's boating activities." In another tweet he urged her to "open up your state, open up your schools, and open up your churches!"
The Biden administration "categorically" condemns the reported plot against US-Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad in the United States, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells reporters during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
On Sunday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced three weeks of new, statewide, social distancing orders. The move comes in response to a 113% surge in cases over the past two weeks across Michigan—bringing the total cases to around 276,000. But Gizmodo reports White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Scott Atlas is urging Michiganders to protest in solidarity with the novel coronavirus. The neuroradiologist has zero experience in public health, infectious diseases, or epidemiology. He's has reportedly earned enmity from other members of the White House task force for pushing unfounded, dangerous theories like 'herd immunity.' He has also lied about the science behind mask-wearing to create the false impression masks are useless against the virus.
Pres. Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci are on course for another, very public battle. According to CNN, Fauci questioned why Trump thinks mask wearing is weak. Fauci is the world's leading infectious disease specialist. He and the President are arguing as the pandemic begins the feared fall & winter spike. Trump has slammed Fauci repeatedly. Early in the pandemic Fauci said mask wearing was not necessary. "Let's see if we could put this to rest once and for all," Fauci said. "Cloth coverings work."
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