Bonus: Your $5K Check’s in the Mail
Summary
Bill Gates and Emily talk about Trump's $5,000 stimulus check promise, estimating the cost at $1.3 trillion and questioning its legality. They also discuss Trump's past dealings with Leon Black and his history on Wall Street.
Topics discussed
The $1.3 trillion cost of Trump's $5,000 check promise
Context of recent stimulus promises and inflation
Legal and fiscal hurdles to the stimulus plan
Media reaction and comparisons to 1920s politics
Bill's early reporting on Trump and Michael Cohen
The Trump University scandal and settlement
The Leon Black Moscow trip and sealed testimony
Closing remarks and anticipation of future revelations
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