President Trump announced he would delay a 50% tariff on the European Union until July 9th. “I received a call today from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the June 1st deadline on the 50% Tariff with respect to Trade and the European Union,” Trump said. “I agreed to the extension — July 9, 2025 — It was my privilege to do so. The Commission President said that talks will begin rapidly. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he added. ( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social Post )( Donald J. Trump – May 25, 2025, 6:15 PM ET ) I received a call today from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the June 1st deadline on the 50% Tariff with respect to Trade and the… pic.twitter.com/RU4hSozXgG — Donald J. Trump TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) May 25, 2025 Per CNBC: Trump imposed 20% tariffs on the EU as part of his sweeping “reciprocal tariffs,” before slashing the rate down to 10% for 90 days on April 9. But Trump last week suggested a “straight 50% tariff” on the EU beginning on June 1, saying that the 27-nation bloc “has been very difficult to deal with.” “Our discussions with them are going nowhere!” Trump wrote Friday on Truth Social. He later said that he was not planning to strike a deal with the EU before June 1. “I just said, it’s time that we play the game the way I know how to play the game,” he said during an executive order signing event at the White House. JUST IN: President Trump agrees to delay 50% tariffs on EU until July 9. pic.twitter.com/J68du7TPKp — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) May 25, 2025 BREAKING: US stock market futures rise as President Trump says he agreed to move the 50% EU tariffs from June 1st to July 9th. pic.twitter.com/weG94DHbnQ — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 25, 2025 CNN reports: On Monday, an EU spokesperson said there was a new momentum behind trade talks. “With this call, there is now also a new impetus for the negotiations… from our side, we always said we were ready to make a deal,” Paula Pinho, chief spokesperson for the European Commission, told reporters on Monday. Following news of the delay, stock markets in Asia posted modest gains on Monday. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose as much as 0.8% in early trading, while South Korea’s KOSPI gained 0.9%. China’s Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.3%. Taiwan’s TAIEX and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 traded relatively flat, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index slipped 0.3%. Trump has taken a particular issue with “non-monetary trade barriers,” as he has repeatedly called them, as well as countries or trading blocs that run trade deficits with the United States. Those occur when the US purchases more from another trading partner than that country purchases from the US. Last year, the United States ran a $236 billion trade deficit with the EU, according to US Commerce Department data. Trump also said Sunday that he “tended to agree” with recent comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on not needing to return textile manufacturing to the United States. “We’re not looking to make sneakers and t-shirts … we want to make military equipment,” Trump said. “We want to make big things. We want to do the ‘AI thing’ with the computers.”

If the election was held today, Chuck Schumer would LOSE his New York Senate seat. That’s the consensus from a new poll that just showed the leader of the Democrats in the Senate would get absolutely destroyed at the ballot box. Schumer is Jewish, but he would apparently even lose the New York Jewish vote! The man has held political office longer than I have been alive on this earth. I’d like to think I’m in my prime, but I’m no spring chicken, either.  (I saw “Back To The Future” in a theater as a 5-year-old when Blockbuster was a single store company right down the road in Dallas.) My point is simply that Chuck Schumer has lost his mojo among Democrats, and more so every day if this new poll is anywhere near accurate. With Democrats in disarray following President Trump’s November victory followed by months of WINNING, questions of new leadership were bound to pop up. The DNC even turned to David Hogg, making him a Vice Chair of the party organization before the REALITY of that idiocy became clear.  He’ll likely be removed by vote in the coming weeks. The one person who has proven to be enough of a lightning rod that she has remained relevant through all the liberal turmoil after President Trump’s victory — at least within the Democratic Party — is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. And among New Yorkers, new polling suggest Chuck Schumer’s seat is hers if she so desires it.  Or, at least she would trounce him in the Primary, if the election were to be held today. If AOC decides to present herself as a challenger in a Primary, Schumer’s fate seems sealed. Check out these numbers: Honan Strategy Group poll | 5/15-5/18 (NYC Dem voters sampled)NY 2028 Democratic Senate primary AOC 54%Chuck Schumer 33%Don’t know 12% (NYC Jewish Democrats sampled)AOC 45%Chuck Schumer 38%Don’t know 17%https://t.co/cHWXXN8JYz — Politics & Poll Tracker (@PollTracker2024) May 25, 2025 So guess what? If you’re a pro-Trump conservative Republican who can’t stand the likes of Chuck Schumer… You have something in common with liberal NY Democrats! The crazy part is that he’s angered NY Jewish voters enough that they DISLIKE HIM enough to push AOC to the top of the potential ticket when Schumer’s seat comes up for re-election! AOC isn’t exactly known for being a friend of Israel. That’s how sick and tired New York Jews are of Chuck Schumer; according to that poll, New York JEWS would rather have an outright anti-Semite as their Senator than a COVERT anti-Israel Jew! Actually, that’s probably applying far too much logic to a situation driven by far less logic than I’m presuming with those statements. But the fact is, it IS a massive wake-up call for Schumer, as reported by the New York Post: “Squad” member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would trounce Sen. Chuck Schumer in a primary – as the Democratic leader is “bleeding support” from his party and Jewish voters, a stunning new poll found. Socialist Ocasio-Cortez leads five-term incumbent Schumer by a 54%-33% among likely Democratic voters in the Big Apple, according to the poll conducted by Honan Strategy Group for the Jewish Voters Action Network. AOC, 35, who now services as a member of the House of Representatives, leads Schumer among Jewish Democrats 45%-33% with 17% undecided, the poll found. “This is a massive wake-up call for Schumer,” said Maury Litwack, co-founder of Jewish Voters Action Network. “He’s not only bleeding support in the Democratic Party overall but also in the Jewish community.” The phone text poll of 1,136 Democrats, conducted from May 15-18, has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.89 percentage points. The shift in Schumer’s plummeting support and AOC’s rising fame among New York Democrat voters has really only happened in the last few months. His overall favorability rating dropped by more than 20 percentage points in just the last 4 months! CNN’s reporting makes it obvious that the mainstream media finds that shift perfectly acceptable — after all, AOC has become their new Democratic Darling. Just watch how easily CNN steps all over Schumer, knowing full well it opens the door for AOC: “Big Wake Up Call” — CNN pollster lays out DISASTROUS Democrat polling on Chuck Schumer: “AOC’s approval rating among Democrats is considerably higher.” “Sirens should be going off. Primary challenge, primary challenge, primary challenge!” pic.twitter.com/drEJJxmkET — Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) April 24, 2025 As CNN’s reporting pointed out, the key isn’t even that AOC is so very likeable, but that Chuck Schumer’s support has simply eroded away. Nevertheless, even faced with those numbers, the Senator swears he’s not retiring or stepping back from the leadership position. Charlie Kirk shared this clip of Schumer on MSNBC claiming he is staying put because he’s the best one for the job. What job is that?  Fighting against President Trump, of course: Chuck Schumer says he’s not retiring: “I’m staying put because I’ve been able to unite my caucus in a very strong fight against Trump.” Imagine thinking your number one job qualification is fighting the man the American people just elected in an electoral landslide. Shameful. pic.twitter.com/bP1aH5Mo7n — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 28, 2025 Here’s the full screen version of that video for convenience: Chuck Schumer says he’s not retiring: “I’m staying put because I’ve been able to unite my caucus in a very strong fight against Trump.” Imagine thinking your number one job qualification is fighting the man the American people just elected in an electoral landslide. Shameful. pic.twitter.com/bP1aH5Mo7n — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) April 28, 2025 Charlie Kirk pointed out the mindset of Schumer — he sees his job as primarily fighting against President Trump. If the disunity within the Democrat Party is an issue, and we know it is because they don’t even have clearly defined leaders… Just imagine how OUT OF OPTIONS you have to be, devoid of any tangible policies that stand up to daylight, to make your sole purpose FIGHTING AGAINST the man America overwhelmingly handed a mandate to CHANGE what the Democrats have screwed up! Either way, he’s adamant he’s not retiring or stepping down. As that poll shows, most of his own party are ready to see him do just that. Just watch David Hogg’s face when the camera cuts to him while NY Republican Mike Lawler makes the same argument — that Schumer must go: Choose your fighter: AOC or Chuck Schumer? Rep. Mike Lawler @lawler4ny has thoughts. #RTOvertime pic.twitter.com/HbXonEnBYP — Real Time with Bill Maher (@RealTimers) May 14, 2025 Here’s the full screen version for convenience: Choose your fighter: AOC or Chuck Schumer? Rep. Mike Lawler @lawler4ny has thoughts. #RTOvertime pic.twitter.com/HbXonEnBYP — Real Time with Bill Maher (@RealTimers) May 14, 2025 Jasmine Crockett even attempted to dodge the question when Jake Tapper quizzed her about whether AOC should challenge Schumer in the 2028 primary. But if you listen close… her political tact (did I just say that???) only partly kept her from saying what she really thinks. Which is basically… yes — the cards seem to be stacked in favor of AOC’s rise to the Senate, if not higher (May God forbid it!): JUST IN: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX) was asked if AOC should primary challenge Senator Chuck Schumer. “That’s 4 years from now […] We don’t know [if] we will have elections.” pic.twitter.com/oltvwgdCeL — Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) March 17, 2025 Ultimately it will come down to the numbers, and whether or not AOC feels like it’s her time. As it turns out, AOC is taking a similar approach to gaining party support as Schumer, campaigning nationally against what her buddy Bernie Sanders is calling the Trump-led “oligarchy”. So at the end of the day, her political strategy is no different; to be seen fighting against President Trump. She’s even going on the road with old Bernie, “touring the country” with the self-avowed socialist, according to Newsweek: Ocasio-Cortez, 35, is one of the Democratic Party’s most influential lawmakers. She’s been viewed by members of both major parties as both a lightning rod and an advocate for change, in a similar vein to President Donald Trump himself. AOC has recently been touring the country with Senator Bernie Sanders, holding rallies to mobilize voters and “fight oligarchy.” The Honan Strategy Group survey, conducted May 15-18 for the Jewish Voters Action Network, shows AOC leading 54 percent to 33 percent among likely Democratic voters in New York City. The poll also reveals Ocasio-Cortez’s strength extends across demographic lines, including among Jewish Democratic voters where she leads 45 percent to 33 percent, with 17 percent undecided. The poll of 1,136 Democrats carries a margin of error of plus or minus 2.89 percentage points. D. Stephen Voss, political science professor at the University of Kentucky, previously told Newsweek via email: “AOC serves as the face of the Democratic Party for many Trump supporters who dislike national Democrats. They like to pillory her as ignorant and irresponsible.” Voss continued: “At the same time, many Democrats embrace AOC as a worthy young successor to Bernie, someone who can play the role of progressive challenger in a Democratic nomination battle. Likely AOC tops the charts because she attracts so much bipartisan attention. Ocasio-Cortez enjoys good branding, as symbolized by the fact both supporters and critics simply refer to her as AOC. No matter what Ocasio-Cortez does in the next presidential election, she’ll be hard to ignore. Schumer isn’t up for reelection until 2028, providing time for potential political repositioning. For Ocasio-Cortez, these numbers could influence whether she considers a Senate bid, though she has not indicated any intention to challenge Schumer. Jen Psaki questioned AOC about her potential Senate aims in 2023. Just listen to her answer: Jen Psaki floats the idea of AOC for Senate.. pic.twitter.com/vIxWcovKLy — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 9, 2023 Here’s the full screen version for better viewing: Jen Psaki floats the idea of AOC for Senate.. pic.twitter.com/vIxWcovKLy — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) July 9, 2023 That certainly seems like a very good attempt at not playing her cards too soon. But she also seems barely able to keep from saying what she’s really thinking: “Heck yeah I’m going to the Senate!” While she hasn’t thrown her hat in the ring yet (as Jasmine Crocket said — it IS 4 years away), the handwriting certainly seems to be on the wall for Schumer. It looks fairly obvious that his days of leading the Senate Democrats are waning fast. And with SO MUCH disarray and disunity among Democrats, there really does seem to be only one person who has consistently remained relevant for those of the progressive mindset. My only question is does she opt for the Senate, or does she decide to go after the Presidency, instead?

More good news to report from Kash Patel and the FBI. As always, I remain cautiously optimistic about Kash and the work he is going at the FBI. I’m rooting for him. I like him. I think he’s the right man for the job. I doubt we will ever see the Epstein Files or anything of substance on Butler, PA, but I hope he proves me wrong on those. In the meantime, you have to give him credit that he’s doing a good job tackling just about everything other than those two verboten topics. The latest? He’s reopening three major unsolved scandals, all of which I am very happy to see back under the spotlight: • Cocaine found in the Biden White House • The Supreme Court’s leaked Roe v. Wade draft • The January 6 pipe bombs at RNC & DNC HQs BREAKING: The FBI is now reopening THREE major unsolved scandals: • Cocaine found in the Biden White House • The Supreme Court’s leaked Roe v. Wade draft • The January 6 pipe bombs at RNC & DNC HQs No suspects. No arrests. No answers.Years later… and now they’re… pic.twitter.com/ZW0dIqAbuu — Tony Lane (@TonyLaneNV) May 26, 2025 The NY Post actually broke the story just a few minutes ago: FBI revisiting Biden White House cocaine find, Dobbs leak and Jan. 6 pipe bombs https://t.co/F09S98gpRF pic.twitter.com/QNuQ7HpyBM — New York Post (@nypost) May 26, 2025 Here are more details from the NY Post: Three of the biggest unsolved mysteries in recent political history are being reviewed by the FBI, deputy director Dan Bongino announced Monday. Bongino, a former NYPD officer, Secret Service agent and conservative commentator, revealed on X that he and bureau Director Kash Patel had decided to “either re-open, or push additional resources and investigative attention” to the discovery of cocaine in the West Wing during the Biden administration, the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, and the planting of pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committees hours before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. “I receive requested briefings on these cases weekly and we are making progress,” Bongino added in his post. “If you have any investigative tips on these matters that may assist us then please contact the FBI.” Cracking the case On July 2, 2023, a dime-sized bag of cocaine was discovered in the West Wing, forcing the evacuation of the White House. A Secret Service agent had discovered the illegal drug in a cubby located in a vestibule one floor below the Oval Office and steps from the Situation Room during a routine sweep of the premises. After 11 days of investigating, the Secret Service wrapped up its probe without identifying a suspect “due to a lack of physical evidence” and a supposed lack of cameras to capture who may have dropped off the baggy. President Trump speculated in February that “either Joe or Hunter” left the illegal drug in the executive mansion. Dobbs leak In May 2022, Politico published a leaked draft of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Healthcare, upholding a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks and leaving regulation of the procedure up to each state. The stunning leak set off protests at the homes of conservative justices and represented a devastating breach of long-respected confidentiality surrounding the high court’s deliberations. In the end, Alito’s opinion hewed closely to the leaked draft, with the justice writing at one point: “Roe was egregiously wrong from the start. Its reasoning was exceptionally weak, and the decision has had damaging consequences. And far from bringing about a national settlement of the abortion issue, Roe and [Planned Parenthood v.] Casey have enflamed debate and deepened division.” Chief Justice John Roberts promptly ordered an investigation, but after eight months, Marshal of the Supreme Court Gail Curley said in January 2023 that she and the court’s internal police force had been unable to identify the leaker. DC pipe bomber On the night of Jan. 5, 2021, someone carrying a backpack and wearing a grey-hooded sweatshirt, mask, gloves, glasses, and a pair of Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers dropped two pipe bombs outside Republican and Democratic headquarters in the nation’s capital. While the explosives did not detonate, the FBI assessed that they were “viable.” Credit where credit is due….a big congrats to Kash, Dan and the FBI for reopening these! Now get to the bottom of them and let’s see some results!

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino revealed that the agency is opening investigations into the bag of cocaine found at former President Joe Biden’s White House, the Washington, D.C. pipe-bombing, and the leak of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.

President Trump said Monday he was considering taking $3 billion of grant money from Harvard University and distributing it to trade schools around the country. President Trump wants the university to deal with the anti-Americanism and antisemitism that runs rampant through the university. He also wants them to abide by the anti-DEI Executive Order. “I […] The post President Trump Might Reroute Harvard Funds, $3B, to Trade Schools appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Phil Robertson, whose company and family became the center of the popular A&E television series “Duck Dynasty,” died just months after receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, his family said on Sunday. Robertson was 79. In a social media post, the Robertson family said their “father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord.” An avid outdoorsman, Robertson invented his first duck call in 1972, which was patented, and he started his company the next year. Decades later — under the leadership of his son, Willie — Duck Commander became a multi-million-dollar business and was featured in the show “Duck Dynasty,” which aired for 11 seasons between 2012 and 2017 and became one of the most-watched reality shows on TV. Robertson is survived by his wife, Kay, his sons Alan, Jase, Jep, and Willie, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robertson’s condition seemed to worsen in recent months, according to his son, Jase, who said in December that the Alzheimer’s “accelerated, and it’s causing problems with his entire body,” adding, “He’s just not doing well. He’s really struggling.” On the show and in his life, Robertson often spoke about his Christian faith and how God guided him out of poverty and gave him a successful business and loving family. “He reminded us so often of the words of Paul, ‘you do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him,” the Robertson family wrote. “Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again.” Robertson grew up with six siblings in a poor Louisiana family, and from an early age, hunting became an important part of his life. In high school, Robertson excelled in multiple sports and earned a scholarship to play quarterback at Louisiana Tech University. He played two seasons in 1966 and 1967, winning the starting quarterback role ahead of the legendary Terry Bradshaw, who went on to be selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft and won four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Robertson didn’t come back to play in the 1968 season, instead choosing to pursue his passion for hunting. “Terry went for the bucks, and I chased after the ducks,” Robertson said. Robertson married Marsha Kay Carroway in 1966, and the couple had four children together, including other “Duck Dynasty” stars Jase, Willie, and Jep. The two remained married until Robertson’s death. Robertson also spoke out about his conservative political views and was a supporter of President Donald Trump, appearing on stage alongside the president at a rally in West Monroe, Louisiana, in 2019. Jase told conservative podcast host Allie Beth Stuckey in February that Robertson shared the message of Jesus personally with Trump during the 2016 campaign, a message that the president remembered nearly four years later. Memorial Day Sale – Get 40% Off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships “He shared the story of Jesus and he wrote it down, and so he handed the paper to President Trump, and he’s like, ‘You need to move on that. This needs to be the core of everything you do,'” Jase said. “So we’re fast-forwarding four years, and he came to Monroe, and my dad was there … and President Trump pulled out of his pocket that same gospel presentation that my dad had given to him four years before.” “Duck Dynasty” shared a clip of some of Robertson’s moments on the show, posting on social media, “We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Robertson, a hunting industry pioneer and the patriarch of the beloved Robertson family. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences and respect their privacy as they grieve.” We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Robertson, a hunting industry pioneer and the patriarch of the beloved Robertson family. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences and respect their privacy as they grieve. pic.twitter.com/UTlw1SvlcH — Duck Dynasty (@DuckDynastyAE) May 26, 2025

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) earned widespread praise from GOP and conservative figures for successfully shepherding the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” through the House last week, a legislative victory that bolsters President Donald Trump’s agenda. The bill passed through a 215-214 vote, with just two Republicans breaking ranks and joining Democrats in opposing it. It comes after Johnson secured re-election as House Speaker on the first ballot in January and helped avert a government shutdown in March. Working through a thin majority, Johnson’s ability to largely unify the House GOP has solidified his reputation as an effective leader. “Great job by Speaker Mike Johnson, and the House Leadership, and thank you to every Republican who voted YES on this Historic Bill!” Trump said in a post on social media. “Mike Johnson is emerging at the most successful Republican speaker since Newt Gingrich,” Daily Mail reporter Charlie Spiering wrote on X. “And he’s doing it with an eight vote majority.” National Review’s Rich Lowry, in a column titled “Mike Johnson Prevails Again,” opined that despite being “plucked from obscurity,” Johnson has “proven quite an adept speaker.” Fox News contributor Joe Concha posted on X, “Mike Johnson is the MVP for Trump right now,” while Newsmax’s John Bachman said, “Wow… Mike Johnson does it again. Impressive.” Memorial Day Sale – Get 40% Off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) commented, “The DC media loves to underestimate Speaker Johnson. Proven wrong once again.” RedState’s Joe Cunningham observed, “This is the closest the House GOP has come to operating like a unified governing body in years.” GOP strategist Matt Whitlock called the bill’s passage “a huge win for Speaker Johnson and House Republicans.” Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, stated, “Taxpayers owe [Johnson] and [House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA)] bigly for managing a narrow Republican House Majority that was united and committed to reducing taxes on the American people.” Daily Signal President and Executive Editor Robert Bluey remarked, “An impressive winning streak for [Johnson]. The man knows how to get the job done.” CPAC’s Mercedes Schlapp declared, “Speaker Johnson is one of the most effective House Speakers. An incredible accomplishment to bring together the different factions of the party to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill to support American families and protect our borders.”

Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, released body-cam footage on Friday of a police-involved shooting in April that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man. The Fairfax County Police Department called the shooting an “attempted murder.” Footage showed a traffic stop in Fair Oaks from April 23 that quickly deteriorated into a firefight that involved Virginia resident Jamal Wali and three police officers. The encounter began when a police officer pulled Wali over for speeding and having an expired inspection sticker. After the officer signaled for Wali to pull over, Wali slammed on the brakes. The officer, who was close behind, exclaimed “Jesus Christ!” as he braked to avoid hitting Wali’s car. Wali noted he had a gun before asking why he was pulled over. From there, the situation became chaotic quickly as Wali, who said he worked as an interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, began to argue over how he has been treated since coming to the United States. Wali refused to give his name and said he had no driver’s licence or vehicle registration. “You f***ing people brought me to this goddamn country, and I’m dying every f***ing single day,” Wali told the officer. At one point, he said he “should have served with f***ing Taliban” while the officer attempted to deescalate the situation. The officer called for backup, noting that Wali was argumentative and appeared to reach for a weapon at several points. Two more officers arrived on the scene within minutes. After the third officer walked up, Wali grabbed his gun and fired at two police officers on the driver’s side of his vehicle, hitting both. A third officer who was on the passenger’s side of Wali’s car fired back at Wali. Memorial Day Sale – Get 40% Off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships Additional emergency personnel arrived at the scene. Wali was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead. Two officers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police in Fairfax, Va. have released the footage showing an armed Afghan migrant trying to kill police on April 23. Jamal Wali, who was given refuge in the U.S. and has four children, made racist anti-white statements against the police, showed his firearm, and said he wished he… pic.twitter.com/bWU35FBP7L — Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) May 24, 2025 Fairfax County police chief Kevin Davis in a press conference on Friday confirmed that Wali, as he repeatedly said throughout the traffic stop, was married and had four children. “The impact on those children is unimaginable, and they’ll carry that with them the rest of their lives,” Davis said. “We are very fortunate that we didn’t have two police funerals,” Davis said, adding that “it was thanks to some strategic thinking, actions by our police officer who you see on the passenger side of the car, his actions his deployment of that deadly force saved the lives of the two officers on the driver’s side of the car. There’s no doubt about that.”