Trump's Versailles on the Potomac
Summary
Jon Favreau and Alex Wagner discuss Republicans blocking an amendment to kill the January 6 slush fund and Trump’s vanity projects. They cover the horrific conditions in ICE detention centers, Todd Blanche’s promotion to Attorney General, and Bill Pulte’s controversial appointment as acting DNI. The episode also reviews primary results in Iowa and Montana, plus the symbolic War Powers resolution regarding Iran.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and Intro
Welcome and Episode Teasers
Trump's Reflecting Pool Obsession
Slush Fund Amendment Defeat
ICE Detention Conditions and Abuse
Trump's Travel Shutdown Plan and Ads
Pam Bondi Nomination and Bill Pulte
Ads and Jill Biden Memoir Praise
Iran Nuclear Deal and Condi Rice
Upcoming Elections and Karen Bass
Graham Plattner Allegations
Ads and Outro
60 Minutes Meltdown and CBS
Jon Favreau's White House UFC Invite
Credits and Final Thoughts
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