US Takes Down Terrorists & ‘Unite The Kingdom’ Sweeps London | 5.18.26
5/18/202619 min
The US takes out a top terrorist targeting Christians in Nigeria as the standoff in the Middle East heightens, President Trump flexes his influence in a series of elections, and a massive “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London is met with pro-Islamic counterprotesters – and thousands of police. Reporting from Cabot Phillips & Megan Basham. Plus, we speak with Alan Miller. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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John Bickley· Host0:29
[upbeat music] The US takes out one of the world's top ISIS leaders who was targeting Christians in Nigeria.
Georgia Howe· Host0:39
The strike comes as the standoff in the Middle East heightens.
Lindsey Graham· Soundbite0:42
We still prefer, the president strongly prefers, a diplomatic solution.
John Bickley· Host0:46
I'm Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Monday, May 18th. This is Morning Wire.
Georgia Howe· Host0:52
[upbeat music] President Trump flexes his influence in a series of elections, including one involving a Republican senator who voted to convict him.
Donald Trump· Soundbite1:07
When you participate in democracy, sometimes it doesn't turn out the way you want it to, but you don't pout, you don't whine, you don't claim the election was stolen.
John Bickley· Host1:16
And a massive Unite the Kingdom rally in London is met with pro-Islamic counter-protesters and thousands of police.
Alan Miller· Guest1:24
This is the biggest event in British history. This is the moment, a turning point for Britain. We want our country