Sunday Links Trumps DC Parade Falls Flat as Crowd Leaves Before Speeches Begin, 'Log-Jamming' Exits

Many attendees exited Saturday's military parade in Washington, D. C. , prior to speeches from Trump and Vance, causing log-jams at exits. Reporters described a lack of enthusiasm among the crowd, contradicting the White House's claim of 250,000 attendees. In separate news, a politically motivated shooting in the Midwest left Rep.

Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, while Sen. John Hoffman and his wife suffered critical injuries. Authorities suspect Vance Boelter, the gunman, remains in the Midwest. A hit-and-run incident during a protest in San Francisco left one pedestrian injured; police confirmed only one victim, despite initial reports of multiple injuries. In a separate incident, a man missing for nine days during a hike in the Himalayas has been found alive, having left his belongings at a campsite.

The shooting has raised concerns about political violence, prompting discussions among lawmakers about safety measures. As these events unfold, local communities remain on alert, reflecting broader concerns about public safety and political tensions.