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Trump loses mind in court, TERRIFIED about life in prison
Donald Trump made statements outside the courtroom of his New York hush money trial and appeared terrified of potential imprisonment. Trump used the opportunity to launch attacks on Letitia James, the state’s attorney general. His comments seemed to confirm aspects of the case against him, including that he labeled his reimbursement to Michael Cohen as a legal expense. The case involves alleged criminal activity related to falsifying business records and campaign finance violations, so Trump was not doing himself any favors. He emphasized his right to campaign and portrayed himself as a victim of unfair treatment. Melania Trump's absence from the proceedings raised speculation since it’s unclear whether she believes Trump’s denials about the affair with Stormy Daniels. Additionally, there were mentions of a potential violation of a gag order by Trump, since he criticized Michael Cohen for lying when he’s supposed to not talk about the witnesses in the case. Trump’s inability to follow the rules is exactly what got him into this trouble in the first place.
Confused Trump unable to answer basic questions, host stunned
Donald Trump was interviewed on Real America's Voice with John Fredericks, discussing various topics, including his New York hush money case. During the conversation, Trump appeared confused and evasive, particularly when asked about his family's well-being amid the trial. Instead of addressing the question directly, he criticized the judge and reiterated his innocence. Trump's remarks also touched on Marjorie Taylor Greene's opposition to House Speaker Mike Johnson, making the case that Johnson has a slim majority to work with and that he can’t please everyone on the right. He made puzzling statements, such as claiming even his detractors would vote for him, and declared America a "sick country," reflecting a shift in rhetoric within the Republican Party, which used to argue against criticizing the country itself.
From yesterday’s show:
Tucker Carlson tells Joe Rogan that evolution is fake
In a recent interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson confidently yet falsely asserted that Darwinian evolution by natural selection has been debunked. Carlson's claims, deemed entirely untrue by scientists, have been dissected piece by piece. He suggested that there is no evidence for the concept of evolution, particularly the idea of transitional species. However, critics quickly pointed out the overwhelming scientific consensus supporting evolution, citing various lines of evidence such as genetics, fossil records, and molecular biology. Despite attempts to challenge the theory, Carlson's arguments were based on misconceptions, and he suggested he had his own “theory” as to how different species formed, which is that god did it. The interview revealed a stark contrast between Carlson's assertions and established scientific understanding, leaving many puzzled by how he could simultaneously be so arrogant and ignorant.
From yesterday’s show:
Man sets himself on fire outside Trump criminal trial, has died
A tragic incident unfolded outside the courthouse where Donald Trump's first of four criminal trials was underway, as a man set himself on fire. Despite efforts to save him, the individual ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The event, indicative of radical beliefs and mental illness, shocked witnesses and reporters, including CNN's Laura Coates, who initially mistook the situation for a mass shooting. The man's actions prompted a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services. He had arrived in New York from Florida, where he doused himself with an accelerant before igniting the flames. Pamphlets found at the scene hinted at conspiracy theories, adding complexity to the tragic event. Despite speculation about the motives—whether in support or opposition of Trump—the incident underscored the severity of mental illness and the ineffectiveness of such extreme actions as forms of protest.
More on the show:
-- Joseph Stiglitz, economist, Professor at Columbia University, Nobel laureate, and author of the new book "The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society," joins David to discuss markets, rights, freedom, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3JwodtT
-- President Joe Biden surpasses Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election betting markets and comes in 9 points ahead of Trump in a new poll
-- Donald Trump attacks trial witness Michael Cohen, an apparent violation of the gag order imposed on him
-- Alina Habba, Donald Trump's on-again-off-again lawyer, humiliates herself outside the courtroom of Trump's first criminal trial
-- Tucker Carlson tells Joe Rogan that we "don't know" where nuclear technology comes from, which is not true
-- Fox News host Jesse Watters says that Donald Trump's body and mind are being "drained" by making him sit in a courtroom
-- Voicemail caller asserts (without evidence) that Donald Trump is being sedated during his criminal trial but then given uppers before his public appearances
-- On the Bonus Show: California proposes law to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions, some migrants flown by Ron DeSantis to Martha's Vineyard qualify for victim visas, scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, much more...
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