Jonathan Swan: We Only Know 5%
Summary
Jonathan Swan discusses the reporting that JD Vance privately opposed the Iran war while publicly supporting it, a tension that complicates his bid for Trump’s endorsement. The episode also covers severe U.S. munition shortages, the Pentagon’s unprecedented use of polygraphs on military staff, and Trump’s aggressive AI deregulation strategy. Finally, Swan details the Trump family’s financial entanglements, including library solicitations and the "grift" cycle that drives political loyalty.
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