Americanswers! Marjorie Taylor Greene, disinformation campaigns, and who will run in 2028?
May 20, 2024
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Exploring potential GOP nominees for 2028 election, foreign influence operations, Ivanka Trump's political future, and a fun segment on Sylvanian Families and Calico Critters featuring a new toy elephant
Potential Republican nominees for the 2028 elections include figures like Christie Gnome, Tim Scott, and Marco Rubio, signaling a shift in leadership post-Trump era.
The evolving strategies of foreign influence campaigns now utilize organic influencers, posing challenges in detecting subtle manipulation tactics for election security.
Deep dives
Republican Party Potential Nominees for 2028 Elections
Potential nominees for the Republican Party in the 2028 elections are discussed. Candidates like Christie Gnome, Tim Scott, and Marco Rubio are positioning themselves as potential figures for the next cycle, aiming to be the party's leader after Donald Trump's era. Names from the past primary seasons like Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are also speculated to make a return for the presidential race. Additionally, lesser-known figures like Glen Youngkin are emerging as contenders to lead the Republican Party.
Democratic Party Potential Nominees for 2028 Elections
The Democratic Party's potential nominees for the 2028 elections are outlined. Figures like Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and Pritzker are highlighted as possible candidates. The division within the Democratic Party between moderates and liberals is expected to play a significant role in candidate selection. The question remains whether the party can unite or if a progressive candidate similar to Bernie Sanders will secure the nomination.
Behavior in House of Representatives Hearings
The behavior during House of Representatives hearings is critiqued, reflecting the trend of personal attacks and incivility in American politics. The exchange involving Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett highlights the divisive and unproductive nature of political discourse. The incident underscores the public's frustration with disrespectful behavior among politicians, mirroring a trend towards reality TV-like drama in political proceedings.
Impact of Foreign Influence on US Elections
Concerns about foreign influence on US elections and the evolution of strategies to sway public opinion are discussed. The shift towards organic influencers as vectors for influencing audiences is noted, highlighting the challenge of detecting subtle manipulation tactics. The complexity of identifying foreign interference activities and the growing role of real individuals in spreading influence raise significant concerns for election security and the integrity of the democratic process.
The team regroup to make more predictions about possible candidates for the Democrats and Republicans in 2028. We also take stock of foreign influence operations ahead of the upcoming US election. What has the US learnt since the last election?
Plus, Ivanka Trump played an influential role in her father’s first administration, but she’s since disappeared from the public eye. Could she reappear in Trump’s next White House?
HOSTS:
• Marianna Spring, Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent
• Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
GUEST:
• Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at Department for Homeland Security
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This episode was made by George Dabby with Claire Betzer. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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