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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 22 MIN

Friday Five-Pack | AOTMA | 8/29/25

from The A.M. Update · host Aaron McIntire

Follow-up on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting reveals shooter Robert Westman's delusional manifesto, where he expressed regret over his trans identity but continued the charade. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blasts Jen Psaki for mocking Catholic prayers, while VP J.D. Vance leads a public prayer for the victims. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. ousts CDC Director Susan Monarez amid efficiency drives, with her attorneys claiming political targeting. Gavin Newsom rants about fighting "fire with fire" against Trump. Cracker Barrel founder Tommy Lowe slams the $700 million rebrand as "pitiful," calling it money wasted on the street.   Minneapolis shooting, Robert Westman, trans manifesto, Caroline Leavitt, Jen Psaki, J.D. Vance prayer, HHS shakeup, RFK Jr., Susan Monarez, Gavin Newsom, Cracker Barrel rebrand, Tommy Lowe, Friday Five Pack    

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