Tuesday News Round Up - RFK, Jr. Grieves Loss of Life in Maui Wildfire and Promises to Heal the Environment and the Nation.

“As President, I will address all of the factors that are weakening the environment and making it more susceptible to wildfires. And I will not allow crises and natural disasters to drive a wedge into an already polarized nation.” - RFK, Jr.

We begin with RFK, Jr.’s American Values Substack article on the conditions that triggered the disastrous wildfire on Maui - Maui’s Tragic Wildfires Remind Us of Need to Restore Our Environment, Heal Our Divide-RFK, Jr.-American Values (substack.com)

Much of today’s focus is on Kennedy’s participation in the weekend candidate forum in Iowa. Here is an AV2024 Quick Clip - RFK Iowa Ukraine Clip - 1.

Kennedy spoke at length about his differences with the Biden administration here - ‘We’re living in a weird period of history’: Full RFK Jr. Interview - NBC

In this interview, RFK Jr. Responds to Comment from Cornel West Accusing His Family of Ordering the FBI To Surveil MLK - Forbes, RFK, Jr. addresses comments from Dr. West that Kennedy’s family members - President Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy - surveilled Martin Luther King in the 1960’s. Kennedy addressed West’s comments directly and did something that surprised people - he said that Dr. West was correct. He then provided historical context. RFK, Jr. then thanked Dr. West for entering the race and raising important issues. Here are some posted comments from viewers:

• “Got to admit, the guy is a gentleman. Shame on ppl trying to smear him.”

• “RFK Junior is such a classy dude even when people are trying to insult or degrade him.”

• “I love his honesty.”

• “This is a real presidential candidate.”

Here is more of today’s positive RFK, Jr. coverage:

• Editorial: Let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. debate President Biden over Hunter mess – Boston Herald

• The Other Populist in the Race - The American Conservative

• Robert F Kennedy Jr issues chilling 'nuclear war' warning and says Nato could be 'destroyed' by Putin - GB News

• Robert F. Kennedy Speaks to Iowans About Pipelines - Forbes

• A Story about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. behind the scenes #joerogan #jre #shorts #robertfkennedyjr

As I predicted, the media aligned with the DNC machine attacked Kennedy on his comments on abortion. The point of the criticisms is to show how RFK, Jr. is not aligned with what the Democrat elites think about the issue. What Democrats not living in gated communities think never comes into the conversation. You will note that not one of these articles devoted time to RFK, Jr.’s statement about the right of people to control what is done to their bodies and make their own medical decisions - common ground we can all stand on. Anyway, here is the usual stuff from the usual sources:

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Backtracks on Support for Federal Abortion Ban - The New York Times

• RFK Jr.'s campaign tries to walk back his support of three-month federal abortion ban | CNN Politics

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he misunderstood abortion question, does not support any federal ban | Fox

• RFK Jr. Said He’d Sign Federal Abortion Ban, Then Walked It Back – Rolling Stone

• RFK Jr. says he’d sign a federal ban on abortions after three months of pregnancy - NBC.

We direct your attention to the meandering, disconnected Biden White House with concerns that President Biden appeared unconcerned about the devastation in Maui:

• Republicans slam Biden’s blasé response to questions about Maui wildfires | The Independent

• White House outlines Maui fire response, says Biden is 'deeply concerned' - ABC News

• White House defends Biden after conservatives criticize him over Maui fires - The Washington Post

As the price of gasoline surges, Bidenomics comes under more scrutiny:

• 'Bidenomics' Has Been a Disaster | RealClearPolitics.

• Biden admits ‘I wish I hadn’t called’ spending bill Inflation Reduction Act – NY Post

• Former Biden advisor: Americans skeptical of economy are 'hesitant to accept' progress - Fox

In Congress, there is talk of impeachment:

• Karine Jean-Pierre: Biden ‘not involved,’ did ‘nothing wrong’ in Hunter business handlings | Fox

• ‘Removed From Office Immediately’: More Republicans Are Warming To Impeaching Joe Biden - American Insider

• Rep. Greg Steube introduces four impeachment articles against Biden | Fox

• Biden Crime COVER-UP? Prosecutor Who Arranged SWEETHEART Deal for Hunter REWARDED By Garland: Rising

We wrap up with RFK, Jr.’s interview with Tucker Carlson which broke just before posting time. It is great that Kennedy is afforded time to dive into so many complicated issues in such detail - Tucker Carlson Tonight 8/14/23 E.P 16 FULL END SHOW | Tucker Carlson Tonight August 14, 2023. There will be more on this interview tomorrow.

Louis Conte, Headlines Editor

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