First Thing: Trump endures protests in Texas as DNC sues over adverts
Summary
President Donald Trump faced several protests during a rally in San Antonio, Texas, with some demonstrators removed by police. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit to stop the government from using taxpayer money to run pro-Trump ads. Trump also distanced himself from two campaign aides who reportedly helped a pro-Russia group, threatening to fire them if conflicts of interest are found.Key Facts
- President Trump’s Texas rally was disrupted multiple times by protesters.
- Some protesters were removed by police, and one was assaulted while leaving.
- The Democratic National Committee sued to stop government-funded ads promoting Trump, which have cost over $12 million.
- Two Trump campaign aides are under scrutiny for assisting a pro-Russia government group in the Balkans.
- Trump said he may immediately fire these aides if a conflict of interest is confirmed.
- A tanker off Qatar was attacked amid rising tensions involving Iran.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitted in a leaked audio that fuel prices related to Trump’s Iran policies are hurting Republicans politically.
- Britain is changing the status of its East Jerusalem consulate due to a dispute with Israel.
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