Morning Wire New Charges Against Trump & Bud Light Fiasco | Afternoon Update | 7.28.23
Jul 28, 2023
The podcast dives into the latest legal troubles facing a former president, highlighting new charges about classified documents and a surprising co-defendant. It also covers the fallout from Anheuser-Busch's Bud Light campaign, leading to layoffs and a controversial law in Missouri. The discussion includes rising concerns over lithium-ion battery safety in e-vehicles and a CEO resignation spurred by political issues. Additionally, the chaos in Niger from a military coup is analyzed, alongside the alarming increase in red meat allergies linked to tick bites in the U.S.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Expanded Charges Against Trump
- Special Counsel Jack Smith added new charges against Donald Trump, including asking an employee to delete surveillance footage.
- The charges involve an alleged conspiracy to obstruct justice related to classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Bud Light Layoffs
- Bud Light's parent company, Anheuser-Busch, is laying off 2% of its workforce (nearly 400 employees).
- This follows the Dylan Mulvaney controversy and a significant drop in sales and market value.
Missouri Lawsuit
- Missouri is being sued over a law banning sex change procedures for children.
- Legal groups argue that the law, which prohibits procedures like mastectomies and hormone therapy, is discriminatory.