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Trump blames violence in France on MIGRATION (Plus: Katie Zacharia ousted) | RISING

Oct 19, 2026 · 52m

Summary

Lindsay and Niall debate Democratic Senator Alyssa Slotkin’s viral comments about using federal prosecution to deter young Republicans from entering politics. The hosts also discuss the rapid ouster of White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah, analyzing her brief tenure and the vetting process. Additionally, they examine Meta’s suspension of the No Kings Coalition’s Instagram account during protests and debate the implications of social media content moderation in the context of recent events in Brazil.

Topics discussed

Sponsored segments for Wayfair and SimpliSafe Alyssa Slotkin's comments on prosecuting young Republicans Debate on Trump's legal accountability and political deterrence Katie Zachariah's brief tenure as White House Press Secretary Meta's suspension of No Kings account and Brazil election bias Ukraine peace negotiations and US-Russia relations France riots, economic inflation, and global cost of living Show outro and Wayfair holiday promotion
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