President Trump’s Influence Continues to Wane
Summary
Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, and Megan McCrindle analyze the significance of recent political events, starting with Trump's UN speech and its implications for U.S. foreign policy credibility. They discuss the White House’s ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico, debating whether this press crackdown signals a serious constitutional threat or reflects the media’s diminished influence. The roundtable also covers a Republican senator’s call to investigate Trump Jr.’s financial ties to a Russian oligarch, highlighting growing internal GOP dissent.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and episode overview
Analysis of Trump's UN General Assembly speech
US diplomacy: Putin G20 invite and Xi airport greeting
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White House ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico
Critique of Politico ban justification
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Republican Senator John Curtis calls for investigation
The Last Ditch Bar controversy in Massachusetts
Closing remarks and call to action
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