Trump claims seized Iran-bound ship carried Chinese ‘gift’; Georgia troopers fired over insurance claim
In this Media Miss Minute, President Donald Trump says a cargo vessel seized by the U.S. military headed for Iran was carrying what he calls a”gift” from China – a potentially deadly one. Plus, why four Georgia State Patrol employees have been fired following an on-duty car chase.
Media Miss by the left: Trump says seized ship carried ‘gift from China’
Trump says an Iranian-flagged cargo ship recently seized in the Gulf of Oman by the U.S. Navy had a “gift from China” on board.
While the president did not specify what the so-called “gift” was, officials say the ship was carrying dual-use chemicals that could be used in missile production.
China denies the allegations and has previously assured the U.S. that it is not supplying weapons to Iran.
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Media Miss by the right: Georgia troopers fired over insurance claims
Four Georgia State Patrol employees have been fired after an internal investigation found they filed insurance claims tied to a vehicle pursuit – a violation of department policy.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety says the troopers filed personal injury claims after using their patrol vehicles to stop a suspect, despite reporting no injuries.
Investigators concluded the claims created a conflict of interest and risked damaging the agency’s credibility and public trust. The troopers argue the claims were filed as private citizens and did not violate policy.
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