Morning Wire Wednesday | November 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
Tension fills the air as protesters gather for the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. New whistleblower documents reveal the FBI's controversial surveillance of school board meetings. Meanwhile, President Biden's virtual summit with China’s President Xi reveals deep-rooted disagreements over military, trade, and human rights. The meeting lacks significant agreements, highlighting the strained relations between the two global powers.
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Kenosha Courthouse Scene
- Protesters gathered outside the Kenosha courthouse during the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
- Georgia Howe reported on the atmosphere and interviewed people from both sides.
Racial Commentary
- Many protesters supporting the prosecution viewed the Rittenhouse case as racially motivated.
- They cited Rittenhouse's alleged association with Proud Boys and the donations he received for his defense.
Unusual Chants
- Protesters chanted the names of the white men shot by Rittenhouse, Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber.
- This is unusual for Black Lives Matter activists, who typically focus on black victims.