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Monday, September 22, 2025
19 minutes ago
Economy
Immigration

Dem Mega-Donor Netflix Chief Endorses Trump’s $100K H1-B Visa Fee: ‘Great Solution.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Anti-Trump Democrat mega-donor and billionaire Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is offering praise of President Donald J. Trump’s H1-B visa reforms, calling them “a great solution.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Reed Hastings, President Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and companies sponsoring H1-B migrant workers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 21, 2025, on X (formerly Twitter).

💬KEY QUOTE: “I’ve worked on H1-B politics for 30 years. Trump’s $100k per year tax is a great solution. It will mean H1-B is used just for very high value jobs, which will mean no lottery needed, and more certainty for those jobs.” — Reed Hastings

🎯IMPACT: The endorsement of the H1-B reforms comes as a fairly significant surprise, as Hastings was a major donor to not just Never Trump groups but also to Kamala Harris’s disastrous 2024 presidential campaign.

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Anti-Trump Democrat mega-donor and billionaire Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is offering praise of President Donald J. Trump’s H1-B visa reforms, calling them “a great solution.” Hastings is a major funder of the Never Trump’er group, Defending Democracy Together (DDT), and its Republican Accountability PAC. Notably, DDT is spearheaded by former Republicans Bill Kristol and Sarah Longwell.

“I’ve worked on H1-B politics for 30 years. Trump’s $100k per year tax is a great solution,” Hastings wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “It will mean H1-B is used just for very high value jobs, which will mean no lottery needed, and more certainty for those jobs.”

The endorsement of the H1-B reforms comes as a fairly significant surprise, as Hastings was a major donor to not just Never Trump groups but also to Kamala Harris’s disastrous 2024 presidential campaign. Harris’s embrace of Hastings, and other tech billionaires like Epstein Island guest Reid Hoffman and Mark Cuban, rankled labor unions and progressive activists concerned over Big Tech’s anti-worker and monopolistic actions.

President Trump announced late last week that new H1-B applications will require the sponsoring company to pay a $100,000 visa application fee. The policy, which took effect on Sunday, is aimed at encouraging U.S. companies to hire and train native-born American workers instead of relying on cheap, foreign labor.

“If you’re going to train somebody, you’re going to train one of the recent graduates from one of the great universities across our land. Train Americans. Stop bringing in people to take our jobs,” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said during a Trump White House event announcing the visa policy change.

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49 minutes ago
War
World

Putin Offers Trump One-Year Deal on Nuclear Arms Control.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) nuclear arms control deal by one year if the United States reciprocates.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Putin made the statement during a Security Council meeting in Moscow on Monday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Russia is prepared to continue adhering to the central numerical limits under the New START treaty for one year after February 5, 2026,” said Putin.

🎯IMPACT: The proposal could open the door for dialogue on the treaty’s future, though tensions over Ukraine complicate negotiations.

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On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his country’s willingness to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) arms control deal with the United States for one year, provided that the U.S. reciprocates. This treaty, which limits the number of nuclear warheads and delivery systems each country can deploy, is set to expire on February 5, 2026.

In remarks made during a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, Putin emphasized the importance of global non-proliferation and signaled that extending the treaty could facilitate dialogue with Washington regarding its successor. He stated, “Russia is prepared to continue adhering to the central numerical limits under the New START treaty for one year after February 5, 2026.”

However, Putin also made it clear that this measure would only be viable if the United States refrains from actions that undermine the existing balance of deterrence capabilities. “We believe that this measure will only be viable if the United States acts in a similar manner and does not take steps that undermine or violate the existing balance of deterrence capabilities,” he remarked.

The New START treaty, originally signed in 2010, is the last remaining arms control agreement between the two nations. Despite U.S. President Donald J. Trump expressing interest in pursuing a broader nuclear arms control deal that includes China, no formal discussions have taken place amid ongoing tensions over the war in Ukraine.

With just over four months remaining before the treaty’s expiration, the future of arms control between the United States and Russia remains uncertain. The extension proposal could provide a temporary solution, but significant hurdles remain for any long-term agreement.

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1 hour ago
Breaking

BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel Returns to ABC Tomorrow.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to air after a brief suspension for making false statements about Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jimmy Kimmel, Disney, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, and several celebrities lobbying on Kimmel’s behalf, such as Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The suspension occurred last Wednesday, with the show set to return on Tuesday night. The controversy unfolded nationwide.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them,” Jimmy Kimmel said of Tyler Robinson, the leftist alleged to have assassinated Kirk, in the comments that earned him his suspension.

🎯IMPACT: The preconditions for Kimmel’s return, if any, are not entirely clear.

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Jimmy Kimmel Live! is returning to air after being suspended last week following backlash over comments made by Jimmy Kimmel regarding the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. Kimmel, 57, had made false statements about Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, a leftist with a transgender lover, by suggesting he was part of “the MAGA gang” despite all evidence to the contrary.

ABC announced the show’s return, stating that the decision was made after “thoughtful conversations” with parent company Disney. A spokesman for ABC explained, “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive. We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday.”

Kimmel had said of alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and with everything they can to score political points from it”—even though there was no evidence Robinson was MAGA and ample evidence he was a radical leftist. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr criticized the comments, calling them “some of the sickest conduct possible,” and suggested ABC take action or face further scrutiny from the FCC.

Notably, it is against FCC rules for broadcast licensees or permittees to knowingly spread “false information concerning a crime or a catastrophe” if it causes “substantial” public harm.

In response to Kimmel’s comments, local station groups like Nexstar and Sinclair removed Jimmy Kimmel Live! from their schedules. Celebrities, including Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, who were relatively indifferent to Charlie Kirk’s assassination for exercising his free speech, were quick to rush to Kimmel’s defense, hailing him as a martyr for the First Amendment.

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2 hours ago
News
World

These NATO Members Are Recognizing Palestinian Statehood:

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Britain, Australia, Canada, France, and Portugal have formally recognized Palestinian statehood, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The governments of Britain, Australia, Canada, Portugal, France, and Israel.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcements were made on September 22, 2025, coinciding with the UN General Assembly in New York.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The hope for a two-state solution is fading, but we cannot let that light go out.” – British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

🎯IMPACT: The decision puts diplomatic pressure on Israel and strains relations between the Trump administration—which opposes recognition of a Palestinian state as a de facto reward for Hamas terrorism—and key NATO allies.

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Britain, Australia, Canada, France, and Portugal—all members of the NATO military alliance—have formally recognized Palestinian statehood. This decision strains relations between these nations’ governments and the Trump administration, which opposes recognizing a Palestinian state as effectively a reward for the Hamas terror attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel has threatened to retaliate by partially annexing the West Bank.

The announcements came just before the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of a so-called two-state solution, stating, “The hope for a two-state solution is fading, but we cannot let that light go out.” Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Israel of obstructing the establishment of a Palestinian state.

The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has condemned these recognitions. Netanyahu criticized the decision, stating, “You are giving a huge reward to terrorism,” and vowed that a Palestinian state will not be established west of the Jordan River. The Israeli government is believed to be considering partially annexing the West Bank, where Jewish settlements exist in increasing numbers, in retaliation.

The Trump administration also opposes recognizing Palestinian statehood, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Leavitt saying on Monday that the President regards the move as a “reward to Hamas” and describing it as “just more talk and not enough action from some of our friends and allies.”

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2 hours ago
Media
Politics

Mamdani Cancels ABC Appearance in Solidarity With Charlie Kirk MisInfo Peddler Jimmy Kimmel.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Zohran Mamdani, the Democrats’ far-left New York City mayoral candidate, canceled a televised town hall over ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Zohran Mamdani, Jimmy Kimmel, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, and ABC/Nexstar affiliates.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced during a press conference on Roosevelt Island, Monday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is not the government’s job to tell us what we can and cannot talk about.” – Zohran Mamdani

🎯IMPACT: Mamdani claims his decision was motivated by ‘First Amendment’ concerns despite Kimmel having spread blatant false information.

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Far-left New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday that he is canceling a planned televised town hall with a local ABC affiliate. The decision comes in response to ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following host Jimmy Kimmel spreading false conspiracy theories that slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk was murdered by a Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement supporter. Additional pressure on ABC to suspend Kimmel came from President Donald J. Trump’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as local affiliates owned by Nexstar and the Sinclair Broadcast Group.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr had threatened regulatory action against ABC over the false claims made by Kimmel regarding Kirk’s assassination. Nexstar, which owns dozens of local ABC affiliates, initially suspended the show before ABC followed suit with an indefinite suspension. Subsequently, Sinclair announced they would also back Nexstar’s decision and pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! 

Speaking during a press conference on Roosevelt Island, Mamdani criticized what he perceives as government interference, stating, “It is not the government’s job to bully talk show hosts off of the air. It is not the government’s job to tell us what we can and cannot talk about.”

Mamdani further expressed his concerns about the broader implications of such actions, saying, “The message that it sends to each and every American across this country is a message the First Amendment is no longer a right that can be counted on, but rather that it is government which will determine what should and should not be discussed.”

Notably, it has always been against FCC regulations for broadcast license holders to spread “false information concerning a crime or a catastrophe” over the public airwaves.

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3 hours ago
Health

Trump Criticizes Aggressive Vaccine Schedule for Infants.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump expressed concerns regarding vaccine dosages for children ahead of an announcement on autism.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, September 21, 2025, aboard Air Force One after a memorial for Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Children get these massive vaccines like you’d give to a horse… For a little baby to be injected with that much fluid, it’s crazy.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Trump and Kennedy are expected to address autism and its potential links to Tylenol and vaccine dosages during a press conference on Monday.

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President Donald J. Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, voiced his concerns about vaccine dosages for children. His remarks followed his attendance at a memorial for slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona.

“Vaccines are very interesting,” Trump said. “They can be great, but when you put the wrong stuff in them, you know… And, you know, children get these massive vaccines like you’d give to a horse… like you’d give to a horse. For a little baby to be injected with that much fluid, it’s crazy.”

Trump suggested spreading out vaccinations over five years to reduce the impact on infants, describing the current practice as akin to “pumping this big thing” into a small body. He also previewed a forthcoming announcement on autism, stating, “I think we found an answer to autism.”

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his skepticism of vaccines, is expected to join Trump at a press conference on Monday. The pair is anticipated to discuss evidence that Tylenol use during pregnancy may be linked to autism.

Image by Chhor Sokunthea / World Bank.

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4 hours ago
William Upton
Media
Politics

WATCH: Don Lemon Claims Being Christian in Public Is ‘Religious Nationalism.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: During Don Lemon’s latest YouTube podcast episode of The Don Lemon Show, the liberal pundit asserted that essentially any public display of the Christian faith is tantamount to “Religious Nationalism,” speaking in reaction to slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Don Lemon, mourners at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 22, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Here is where we have to tell the truth here. What we saw in that arena was not simply faith finding public expression; it was religious nationalism on full display. That is my truth.” — Don Lemon

🎯IMPACT: Despite admitting that he had not actually watched any of the memorial service live but only clips posted to social media, Lemon attempted to smear mourners as part of a Christian nationalist revival.

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Disgraced former CNN host turned social media personality Don Lemon denounced slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk‘s memorial service this past Sunday, stoking fear about Christianity in public life. During Lemon’s latest YouTube podcast episode of The Don Lemon Show, the liberal pundit asserted that essentially any public display of the Christian faith—out of step with a left-wing political message—is tantamount to “Religious Nationalism.”

“So what I say now is what happened in Arizona this weekend was not just a memorial, it was something else entirely,” Lemon claimed on his podcast, continuing: “People will tell you it is about grief, about honoring a man’s life, about faith, and on the surface, you know, maybe it looked like that. Tens of thousands gathered, the music swelled. I’m sure some of you saw it… but if you stayed long enough… if you listened long enough… you could feel the ground shifting beneath you, because this wasn’t just about a man who died; this was about a movement claiming divine permission to rule.”

Despite admitting that he had not actually watched any of the memorial service live but only clips of the mourners posted to social media, Lemon went on to contend, “It was a revival meeting wrapped in a memorial… a political rally dressed as church!”

“And by the end of the night, it was clear, this was not only about Charlie Kirk’s death, it was about his afterlife in politics… The crowd cheered as if the passing of the man lit some sort of sacred fire! To me, this was not mourning. It was mobilization!”

“Here is where we have to tell the truth here. What we saw in that arena was not simply faith finding public expression; it was religious nationalism on full display,” Lemon concluded, adding: “That is my truth.”

After being forced out at CNN, Lemon briefly looked to relaunch his media career on Elon Musk‘s X (formerly Twitter) as a contracted media personality. However, Musk nixed the deal after Lemon allegedly made an out-of-this-world list of demands, including soliciting a Tesla Cyber truck, an upfront payment of $5 million, and being the first man to host a podcast in space.

Shortly after the 2024 presidential election, the disgraced former CNN host announced he was leaving the X social media platform entirely.

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4 hours ago
News

Trump to Honor Ben Carson with Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced that Dr. Ben Carson will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump and Ben Carson.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made at the American Cornerstone Institute’s Founders’ Dinner on Saturday; ceremony to take place at the White House.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Congratulations Ben. He didn’t know this. He didn’t know it. I hope he’s happy.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Dr. Carson, a former neurosurgeon and Trump administration official, is being recognized for his contributions to the nation.

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Dr. Ben Carson will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Donald J. Trump announced the decision over the weekend during the American Cornerstone Institute’s Founders’ Dinner.

“Congratulations Ben. He didn’t know this. He didn’t know it. I hope he’s happy,” Trump said during the event, revealing the honor at the conclusion of his remarks. A ceremony to officially present the award will take place at the White House.

Dr. Carson, a renowned neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Trump, founded the American Cornerstone Institute (ACI). The organization’s website describes its mission as fighting for principles such as faith, liberty, community, and life.

Carson, who initially ran for the Republican presidential nomination during the 2016 GOP primary before endorsing Trump, has remained active in public life and is a staunch ally of the America First leader. He recently endorsed Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) for re-election, calling him “a steadfast conservative leader for South Carolina and our nation.”

Dr. Carson also spoke at the memorial service for slain Turning Point USA (TPUSA) leader Charlie Kirk in Arizona on Sunday. “I want to read a passage from John 12:24, remembering that Charlie was shot at 12:24 PM. ’Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is Christ speaking,'” Dr. Carson said.

“Except a corn of wheat fall onto the ground and die, it abideth alone. But if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.’ And I want to thank Charlie for his sacrifice, because much fruit is going to be realized.”

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5 hours ago
NatSec
TECH

Trump TikTok Deal Secures Majority Stake and Data Control for U.S. Investors.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump is expected to finalize a deal this week that will give American investors majority control of TikTok and safeguard U.S. user data.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, ByteDance, Silver Lake, Michael Dell, Lachlan Murdoch, and Rupert Murdoch.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Details of the deal emerged following meetings in Madrid, Spain, last week, and a phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We look forward to getting that deal closed.” – President Trump

🎯IMPACT: Thousands of American jobs and small businesses are expected to be protected, with the government receiving a multibillion-dollar fee for orchestrating the deal.

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President Donald J. Trump plans to sign an agreement this week that hands majority ownership of TikTok to U.S. investors, shifting its operations to a new joint venture based in America. Oracle, started by Trump’s supporter Larry Ellison, will handle the app’s security. In the restructured company, China-based ByteDance’s ownership will drop below 20 percent, while American backers such as Oracle and Silver Lake take hold of roughly 80 percent.

The setup includes a seven-person board, with ByteDance getting just one seat. Oracle will manage the ongoing oversight of data for more than 170 million American users, with China barred from accessing it.

Talks with China zeroed in on the app’s content-recommendation algorithm. ByteDance appears set to duplicate and license it to the U.S.-led entity. White House officials highlighted how the pact preserves thousands of jobs and supports small businesses, with one estimating it could safeguard “hundreds of billions of dollars over the next five years.”

Trump mentioned that U.S. investors like Michael Dell, along with Lachlan and Rupert Murdoch, are part of the arrangement. His team is recruiting “patriots that love America”, skilled in national and cyber security, to bolster the operation. The U.S. government also stands to collect a multibillion-dollar payment for brokering the deal.

Earlier, the President pushed back TikTok’s ban deadline three times, praising the app’s “tremendous value.” The terms came together after a sit-down between American and Chinese representatives in Madrid, Spain, plus a call between Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping. Trump said Xi had “approved” the agreement and voiced confidence in wrapping it up soon.

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5 hours ago
Crime

‘Free Palestine’ Gunman Opens Fire on Country Club Wedding.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A gunman killed one person and injured two others at a wedding reception in New Hampshire, reportedly shouting “Free Palestine” before opening fire.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The alleged shooter, Hunter Nadeau, 23, and the victim, Robert Steven DeCesare, 59, among others at the Sky Meadow Country Club event.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Saturday at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.

💬KEY QUOTE: “He kicked the door open, and Rob just went right for him and protected his family.” – Evie O’Rourke, DeCesare’s mother.

🎯IMPACT: One death, multiple injuries, and an ongoing investigation into the shooter’s motives, with law enforcement claiming there is no evidence of hate-based intent so far.

IN FULL

Hunter Nadeau, a 23-year-old man arrested for opening fire on a wedding reception at New Hampshire‘s Sky Meadow Country Club—killing one man and wounding two others, with additional attendees injured while attempting to flee—reportedly yelled, “Free Palestine” during the attack. Robert Steven DeCesare, 59 years old, was killed, with at least one witness claiming he appeared to be Nadeau’s intended target.

Following the attack, Nadeau was arrested and charged with murder. The gunman is set to appear in court later today. Despite witness statements, New Hampshire police have stated that there is no known connection between Nadeau and DeCesare.

The uncle of the groom, Tom Bartelson, recounted the attack, stating, “The shooter just came out and said, ‘The children are safe,’ and, ‘Free Palestine.’ We heard about six shots and everybody ducked for cover, and next thing you know, we’re rushed into safe spots.”

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella (R) noted that Nadeau previously worked at the Sky Meadow Country Club for around one year. Despite the alleged “Free Palestine” comment, Formella claimed that, “At this point, the evidence leads us to believe it is more likely that Mr. Nadeau was simply trying to make a number of statements to create chaos in the moment,” adding: “We don’t have any evidence to indicate this was a hate-based act.”

Evie O’Rourke, DeCesare’s mother, described her son’s actions during the attack as heroic, saying, “He kicked the door open, and Rob just went right for him and protected his family… boy, is he going to be missed.”

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