Trump Has Catastrophic Thursday as Bluffs Get Called
Summary
The episode details Trump’s stalled AG nomination for Todd Blanche, blocked by senators demanding written revocation of Trump’s tax immunity and January 6 fund. It covers escalating Middle East tensions, including Iranian strikes on US bases and Saudi attacks on Yemen, alongside a slowdown in US GDP growth. The hosts also criticize MAGA figures for attacking Dr. Fauci, discuss the potential collapse of the World Cup due to Kushner’s privatization efforts, and highlight a State Department map error at a global health summit.
Topics discussed
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Trump's AG nomination crisis and tax immunity deal
US GDP growth slows to 1.5% in Q2
Russia strikes Poland and Trump's Ukraine strategy
MAGA attacks on Dr. Fauci and vaccine conspiracy theories
Middle East escalation: Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Strait of Hormuz
UEFA boycotts World Cup over Kushner-FIFA privatization
State Department displays inaccurate map of Africa
Outro and book preorder announcement
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