Leavitt is out: Trump loses his key attack dog
Summary
Martha Kelner and James Matthews discuss White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt’s departure, highlighting the administration’s strained media relations and the lack of paid maternity leave in the US. They also cover serious concerns about President Trump’s health, including his use of AI filters to appear younger. Additionally, the hosts address the crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, where sailors face mental health struggles and supply shortages after 250 days at sea.
Topics discussed
Intro: Stuff Matters podcast and Martha Kellner feedback
Caroline Levitt resigns as White House Press Secretary
Analysis of Levitt's tenure and potential replacements
US maternity leave crisis and women leaving Trump admin
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Trump's AI filters and cardiologist health concerns
USS Abraham Lincoln crew crisis after 250 days at sea
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