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Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975 and was later released on parole, has died at age 95. Her attack was motivated by a desire to spark a revolution amid social upheaval, but she was not connected to any revolutionary groups. Her death comes amid renewed focus on presidential security following recent assassination attempts.
The Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation has been accused of refusing to honor Liz Cheney with the Gerald R Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service due to fears of reprisal from Donald Trump. The foundation's executive director cited legal risks and concerns about Cheney's potential presidential run as reasons for not honoring her. The decision has sparked controversy, with the foundation's board member and former White House photographer, David Kennerly, resigning and accusing the foundation of acquiescent behavior and missing a critical opportunity to support Cheney's defense of democracy.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly resigned from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, accusing its executive committee of rejecting Liz Cheney for an award three times due to fears of retribution from Donald Trump if he is reelected. Kennerly, who supported Cheney for the award, criticized the committee for cowardice and stated that the foundation's leadership is cowed by a demagogue. The foundation's executive director cited legal counsel's advice that awarding the medal to Cheney might be construed as a political statement and expose the foundation to the risk of losing its nonprofit status with the IRS.