Violent crime in our cities. Reporter President Trump lashing out during a celebration at the feet of americas most famous president s. Thousands in attendance with hardly any social distancing to be seen. And now another member of the president s inner circle testing positive for coronavirus. Anger in aurora. Three Colorado Police officers fired after photos were discovered of the cops making light of Elijah Mcclains struggle with police before he died. As protesters gather for another night of protesting. Whats in a name . The Cleveland Indians announce overnight theyre now discussing whether to change the teams name. All of that plus celebrating the fourth safely. Tens of millions across the country urged to stay inside and watch the fireworks from home, as america celebrates its independence today, saturday, july 4th, 2020. Announcer from nbc news, this is today, with Peter Alexander, Kristen Welker, and dylan dreyer. Welcome to today and thank you so much for joining us on this sa
Desecrated. These heroes will never be defaced. Second thoughts, two big teams take another look at their controversial names. And a new turn as Police Officers are fired in the investigation into the death of elijah mclean. Its saturday, july 4th. Which means ill wish you all a happy Independence Day im alex whit. Thanks for joining us. A live look at washington, d. C. Thats where the president has been promoting another celebration and fireworks display set for tonight. Administration officials are expecting large crowds on the National Mall and elsewhere over the objections of d. C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Shes concerned this could become a coronavirus superspreader. 300,000 face masks will be given away but no one will be required to wear them just like at the president s rally in tulsa. The latest on the pandemic, friday the number of new cases topped 50,000 for the third day in a row. This according to the new york times. Reports of new cases in the u. S. Have increased 90 in the la
Saturday, july 4th. Were glad to have you with us. Listen, we want to talk about covid and whats happening right now because there are some real concerns from Health Experts about the pandemic, particularly this weekend because this is the fourth of july like we have never seen in the middle of a pandemic. They are saying dont let your guard down. The concern, the big barbecue, beaches, fireworks. It could increase the infection rate even more. Events we know are being scaled back. Safety measures are being enforced in beaches from west coast to taste. Some places closing them entirely such as southern california. The u. S. Enters the Holiday Weekend after reporting more than 50,000, thats right 50,000 new cases for a Third Straight day. 37 states are seeing an increase in new cases. Only one vermont is seeing a decline. Late last night we learned the coronavirus has now breached the president s inner circle. Kimberly guilfoyle a top frump Campaign Official and the girlfriend of donald
The u. S. Is entering this Holiday Weekend after reporting more than 50,000 new cases. That is for a Third Straight day. 37 states are seeing an increasing trend of new cases. Only one, vermont, is seeing a decline. And then late last night we learned that someone close to the president s family and his Reelection Campaign has now tested positive for covid19. Covering all the angles with reporters around the country right now, cnns Boris Sanchez is standsing by in Clearwater Beach, florida, Sarah Westwood is at the white house. We want to start with Polo Sandoval at coney island. Reporter i can tell you people here at coney island are for the most part practicing that social distancing, whether theyre picking out their spot on the beach or walking on the iconic boardwalk. The warning that were here not just here in the tristate area is some advice we heard back on memorial day. If youre going to celebrate this weekend, do so responsibly a coronavirus perfect storm could be looming this
So, as the u. S. Sees more than 50,000 new covid19 cases, for the third consecutive day, the virus barely got a mention at President Trumps Independence Day celebration at mt. Rushmore. There was no social distancing, and masks were optional for the roughly 8,000 people there friday night. All that, despite the advice of trumps very own health officials. Urging americans to avoid crowds, mask up, and socially distance if they do go out. Trump mentioned the virus, a grand total of, once, in a 40minute speech. You can see, there, traditional Fireworks Show were on to celebrate american independence. That came after rhetorical fireworks from the president , railing against, what he called, a merciless campaign by his foes to erase history, by taking down monuments. This monument will never be desecrated. These heroes will never be defaced. Their legacy will never, ever be destroyed. Their achievements will never be forgotten. And mt. Rushmore will stand forever, as an eternal tribute to o