Jack Smith’s Dismissal Motion & Holiday Travel Expectations | Afternoon Update | 11.25.24

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Morning Wire: Jack Smith’s Dismissal Motion & Holiday Travel Expectations | Afternoon Update | 11.25.24

Released on November 25, 2024 | Presented by The Daily Wire

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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Donald Trump

In today's primary headline, Special Counsel Jack Smith has initiated a significant legal maneuver by filing a motion to drop all charges against former President Donald Trump related to the January 6th events. Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips breaks down the implications of this development.

At 00:40, an unnamed legal analyst explains, "Smith filed a motion to dismiss the charges against Trump, citing the DOJ's long-held policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents. Filing now awaits final approval from Judge Tanya Chutkan." This move follows Trump's recent election victory, signaling his intention to conclude the case swiftly. Previously, Smith had attempted to vacate deadlines in a separate election interference case but refrained from fully dismissing them. Trump's defense, which hinges on presidential immunity, successfully secured a Supreme Court ruling protecting him from prosecution for official acts.

Phillips highlights the broader legal landscape, noting that authorities are considering withdrawing appeals in related cases, including a classified records case dismissed after Judge Chutkan ruled Smith's appointment as special counsel was unlawful.

Trump’s FCC Chair Nominee Brendan Carr Outlines Agenda

Turning to the telecommunications sector, President-Elect Donald Trump has selected Brendan Carr, a current FCC commissioner, as his nominee for FCC Chair. Daily Wire reporter Georgia Howe delves into Carr's strategic priorities.

During an interview at 01:41, Carr emphatically states, "Yeah, look, that type of lawfare is going to end for too long in this government, particularly over the last couple of years." He criticizes the previous administration's inconsistent treatment of influential figures, citing, "If your last name was Soros, well, the commission bent over backwards and gave you a special unprecedented commission level shortcut by 200 radio stations. If your last name was Musk, well then you lost $800 million contracts that you lawfully got." Carr pledges to ensure fairness moving forward, emphasizing his commitment to fighting censorship, restoring public trust in the media, and streamlining bureaucratic processes to foster economic growth.

When pressed about specific cases, such as George Soros' acquisition of radio stations, Carr responds at 02:08, "There's a petition for reconsideration pending at the FCC right now, and I want to take a very hard look at that."

Over 200 Illegal Immigrants Detained at Texas Border, Including Unaccompanied Minors

Border security remains a critical issue as authorities in Texas detained over 200 illegal immigrants yesterday, including 60 unaccompanied minors. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo provides an in-depth report.

An unnamed border official at 02:23 shares the harrowing story of a two-year-old girl from El Salvador who arrived alone, clutching a scrap of yellow paper with her parents' contact information. The official remarks, "This is a stark reminder of the risks children face on these perilous journeys, often trafficked by criminal organizations." Since 2021, more than 529,000 migrant children have entered the U.S., with over 320,000 still unaccounted for, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border.

Ohio Judge Denies Dismissal of Gun Charge Against Illegal Immigrant

In a noteworthy legal decision, a judge in Ohio has rejected the dismissal of a gun charge against an illegal immigrant who has resided in the U.S. for 15 years. The individual faces allegations of processing firearms while undocumented, with authorities seizing approximately 170 firearms and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition during a home raid.

At 03:11, Georgia Howe reports, "The migrant claimed his Second Amendment rights, but the judge rejected that claim, citing US Firearm regulation." This case highlights the stringent enforcement of firearm laws regardless of an individual's immigration status, emphasizing that constitutional protections do not extend to illegal immigrants in matters of gun possession.

Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel Expected - Highlights

As the holiday season approaches, travel agencies anticipate another record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week. Daily Wire reporter Murad Elordi presents the latest statistics and potential challenges travelers may face.

Elordi states at 04:15, "AAA auto club estimates 80 million Americans will go at least 50 miles for the holiday this year. Most of those will be driving." Fortunately, gas prices are favorable, averaging $3.06 per gallon, a decrease of 20 cents from the previous year. However, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen 18.3 million flyers, amidst operational challenges. Currently, more than 1,600 flights have been delayed due to adverse weather conditions and a 24-hour strike at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, compounded by issues with contractors responsible for plane cleaning.

Thanksgiving Dinner Calorie Consumption Statistics

Adding a lighter note, Georgia Howe shares intriguing insights into Thanksgiving traditions and dietary habits. Research from Levity reveals that the average American consumes over 2,000 calories during Thanksgiving dinner alone, with Generation Z leading at 2,200 calories. Including leftovers, the total rises to approximately 4,270 calories over the subsequent days. Nevertheless, experts like Howe and her counterpart maintain, "Calories don't count on Thanksgiving," encouraging a festive and indulgent celebration.

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Transcript

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[Georgia Howe]

I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor in Chief John Bickley. It's Monday, November 25th, and this is your Morning Wire afternoon update.

[Cabot Phillips]

Special Cover Counsel Jack Smith has moved to drop all charges against Donald Trump in the January 6 case. Daily Wire senior editor Cabot Phillips has the latest.

[Unnamed Legal Analyst]

Smith filed a motion to dismiss the charges against Trump, citing the DOJ's long held policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents. Filing now awaits final approval from Judge Tanya Chutkan. This comes after Trump's recent election victory, with Trump signaling plans to wind down the case earlier this month. Smith had previously moved to vacate deadlines in a separate election interference case, though he stopped short of dismissing them entirely. Trump, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, argued for presidential immunity and won a Supreme Court ruling which shielded him from prosecution for official acts. Legal experts speculate Smith could also withdraw an appeal in a classified records case previously dismissed after a judge ruled Smith's appointment as special counsel was unlawful.

[Georgia Howe]

President Elect Donald Trump's pick for Federal Communication Commission chair is pledging to align closely with Trump's agenda as he prepares to lead the agency. Brendan Carr, a current FCC commissioner, outlined his priorities in an interview, vowing to fight censorship, restore public trust in media and streamline bureaucratic processes for economic growth.

[Brendan Carr]

Yeah, look, that type of lawfare is going to end for too long in this government, particularly over the last couple of years. Your last name dictated how the government treated you. If your last name was Soros, well, the commission bent over backwards and gave you a special unprecedented commission level shortcut by 200 radio stations. If your last name was Musk, well then you lost $800 million contracts that you lawfully got. Everybody now is going to get a fair shake going forward.

[Unnamed Reporter]

Will Soros still be able to acquire those 200 radio stations?

[Brendan Carr]

There's a petition for reconsideration pending at the FCC right now, and I want to take a very hard look at that.

[Cabot Phillips]

Over 200 illegal immigrants were detained at the southern border in Texas yesterday, including 60 unaccompanied minors. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has the latest.

[Unnamed Border Official]

One of the children, a two year old girl from El Salvador, told border officials that she traveled by herself and was looking for her parents, saying they're in the United States. In her hand, she held a scrap of yellow paper with a name and phone number written on it. Officials released video of the child's encounter, calling it a stark reminder of the risks children face on these perilous journeys, often trafficked by criminal organizations. Since 2021, over 529,000 migrant children have entered the US and reports show that more than 320,000 remain unaccounted for.

[Georgia Howe]

A judge in Ohio has denied the dismissal of a gun charge against an illegal immigrant. The man, who has lived in the US for 15 years, faces charges for processing firearms as an undocumented immigrant. Federal agents began investigating him after he allegedly purchased at least 22 guns while lying about being a US citizen on federal forms During a raid of his home, agents seized around 170 firearms and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition. The migrant claimed his Second Amendment rights, but the judge rejected that claim, citing US Firearm regulation.

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[Georgia Howe]

From TSA to AAA, the agencies that handle travel are expecting another record breaking Thanksgiving travel week. Daily Wire reporter Murad Elordi has the holiday travel highlights.

[Murad Elordi]

AAA auto club estimates 80 million Americans will go at least 50 miles for the holiday this year. Most of those will be driving. Gas prices are cooperating. The average price for a gallon of gas is $3.06, down 20 cents from last year. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen 18.3 million flyers at US airports. Already on Monday, more than 1600 flights have been delayed due to weather and a 24 hour strike at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Among a contractor that cleans the planes is also causing delays.

[Georgia Howe]

And who's ready for dessert? Research from Levity shows the average American eats over 2,000 calories at Thanksgiving dinner alone, with Gen z leading at 2,200 calories. If you add leftovers into the equation, it's even more, with an additional 2,270 calories on average just for dinner over the next few days. Fortunately, experts including John and me say calories don't count on Thanksgiving.

[Cabot Phillips]

All right, those are your Drive Home updates this afternoon. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and for more in depth reporting on the biggest stories of the day, tune in to our full episode of Morning Wire.

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