All three morning shows on Saturday erupted at Friday’s historic overturning of Roe vs. Wade, donating much coverage to the “shockwaves” sent across the country. But it was NBC that highlighted the ugliest sentiment, lingering on a pro-abortion protest poster reading: “[Clarence] Thomas is a treasonous turd.”
Today reporter Jesse Kirsch touted protests across the country, including militant activists on the west coast: “In Washington, crowds swelled along a fenced in court. Meanwhile in L.A., protesters took over the 101 Hollywood freeway.”
He also casually touted protests outside the home of conservative Supreme Court justices: “Over protesters outside homes of Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe. Some believe the energy can last through the midterm.” NO mention of the fact that on June 8 a man was arrested near Brett Kavanaugh’s home in an assassination attempt.
In fairness, the NBC segment featured a fairly balanced number of pro-life and pro-abortion protesters:
WOMAN: It feels like a betrayal. It feels like my country doesn't love me and appreciate me and my body as a woman.
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WOMAN #2: I was in the middle of praying when we found out the decision was made. I'm overjoyed.
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WOMAN #3: My daughter lost rights to deal with her own body as she ages. I'm terrified for her future.
...WOMAN #4: It means that the floodgates of the killing of innocent human life is over.
But can you imagine NBC so casually pushing a poster that called the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a hero to the left, a “turd”? Neither can we.
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Today show
6/25/2022
7:03PETER ALEXANDER: We want to begin with Jesse Kirsch. He is in New York with the very latest about those overnight protests. Jesse, good morning.
JESSE KIRSCH: Peter, good morning. This is one of the places where thousands of people rallied across the country here in New York and cities all over the U.S., both decrying and celebrating this historic decision. And while it was expected after that leaked draft opinion, emotions are still running high. From just beyond the Supreme Court steps to cities like new York, Denver and Miami, the Roe v. Wade reversal sending thousands in the streets.
WOMAN: It feels like a betrayal. It feels like my country doesn't love me and appreciate me and my body as a woman.
KIRSCH: In Washington, crowds swelled along a fenced in court. Meanwhile in L.A., protesters took over the 101 Hollywood freeway. Agony for some, jubilation for others. With the 5-4 decision overturning nearly 50 years of precedent.
WOMAN #2: I was in the middle of praying when we found out the decision was made. I'm overjoyed.
KIRSCH: New York protesters blocking traffic for hours. Holding rallies.
WOMAN #3: My daughter lost rights to deal with her own body as she ages. I'm terrified for her future.
POSTER ONSCREEN: “Thomas is a treasonous turd.”
KIRSCH: Others celebrating, like in Detroit and St. Petersburg, Florida.
WOMAN #4: It means that the floodgates of the killing of innocent human life is over.
MAN #1: I'm frankly stunned that happened. I wasn't sure it would ever happen in my lifetime.
KIRSCH: Over protesters outside homes of Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe. Some believe the energy can last through the midterm.
WOMAN #5: There’s talk of codifying Roe v. Wade in Congress. We need to elect people who will not do that, who will respect life.
WOMAN #3: I think this is a fire that will set across the country.
KIRSCH: Demonstrations have been peaceful largely. According to an official familiar with the matter, political violence is likely to intensify in the country. Specifically against judges and state officials in the wake of the decision. Clearly a tense time in the United States. Morgan and Peter, back to you.
