Trump's Dominant Town Hall, MSNBC's Softball "Dr." Jill Interview, and Don Lemon's Media Return, with the Ruthless Podcast | Ep. 700
Jan 11, 2024
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Join Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan, John Ashbrook, and Comfortably Smug from the "Ruthless" podcast as they dissect Trump's dynamic town hall performance versus a dull CNN debate. They dig into the fallout from Chris Christie’s exit, Trump's strategic charm, and his controversial COVID claims. The group critiques media bias, especially Mika Brzezinski's soft questions for Dr. Jill Biden, and touches on Don Lemon’s media comeback. Expect sharp political insights blended with humor as they navigate the chaotic GOP primary landscape.
Trump's strong performance at the Fox News town hall showcased his charm and charisma, demonstrating the effectiveness of his direct engagement with voters.
Former Governor Chris Christie's dropout from the presidential primary race adds chaos and anticipation to the already competitive GOP race.
Critics challenge Trump's past statements and actions, pointing out potential misleading or inaccurate comments that may present challenges in his presidency.
The Democrats' verbal slip-up, mistakenly saying 'erection' instead of 'insurrection,' undermines their credibility and highlights the lack of substance in their accusations against Trump.
Deep dives
Cruel Accusations Against Hunter Biden
Dr. Jill Biden expresses her concern and frustration with the accusations and scrutiny faced by Hunter Biden. She believes that the focus on Hunter is cruel and takes a toll on her family, especially her grandchildren. She defends Hunter's efforts to rebuild his life after battling addiction and emphasizes her love and support for him.
Desantis, Haley, and Trump Presidential Primary Debate
During a recent GOP primary debate, Governor Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley argued and presented their cases for the party's nomination. The debate lacked excitement and became repetitive as the candidates continued to nitpick each other's arguments. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump appeared on a Fox News town hall, showcasing his charisma, humor, and ability to charm his supporters. His decision to skip most of the debates and interact directly with voters seemed to pay off. The electoral landscape in the GOP primary is shifting, and the outcome is becoming more interesting with the recent developments in the race.
Chris Christie Withdraws from the Race
Former Governor Chris Christie dropped out of the GOP presidential primary race, citing a lack of a path to victory. He made a symbolic departure by stating that he does not want to enable another presidency like that of Donald Trump. However, before leaving, he was caught on a hot mic expressing his thoughts on the viability of other candidates. His departure adds a layer of chaos to the already competitive primary. The race now narrows down to two top contenders, causing anticipation to build as Iowa and other important primary states approach.
Trump's Performance in Recent Town Halls
Former President Donald Trump showcased his charisma and ability to entertain in recent town hall appearances. During a Fox News town hall, he charmed and connected with his supporters, making fun where appropriate and garnering favorable ratings. While he wasn't asked many tough questions, his performance demonstrated the intelligence behind his decision to skip the debates and directly engage with voters. However, his opponents' critique his past statements and actions, and they believe that some of his comments may be misleading or inaccurate. As the race progresses, Trump will face more challenges and must address the potential pitfalls of his presidency.
Democrats' Hypocrisy on Investigating Trump
The Democrats in Congress, who were quick to accuse Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection, are struggling to make a convincing case. Instead, they repeatedly stumble over their words, inadvertently saying that Trump incited an 'erection'. This verbal slip-up highlights the absurdity and lack of substance behind their claims and undermines their credibility.
Identity Politics in Music
An example of identity politics infiltrating various aspects of society can be seen in a performance by the All Souls Choir at a Unitarian church in Washington, D.C. The choir sang a song with lyrics written by Ida B. Wells, also known as Nicole Hannah-Jones, the creator of the controversial 1619 Project. The song focused on diverse gender identities, using terms such as non-binary, transgender, and cisgender. This performance shows how identity politics has become a religion for some, transcending traditional ideas of spirituality.
Impacting Children with Confusing Gender Messages
In another concerning development, a fourth-grade class in Washington state experienced a sudden change in their teacher's gender identity. The children were exposed to a book reading session where terms like non-binary, transgender, and cisgender were explained, leaving many of them confused and potentially influenced by the gender identity politics being promoted. This incident highlights the inappropriate exposure of young children to complex and divisive issues that they may not be able to fully understand or process.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook, the hosts of the “Ruthless” podcast, to discuss Trump's strong performance at the Fox News town hall, boring CNN debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, Chris Christie dropping out of the race, Trump’s charm and charisma during the Fox town hall, his untrue statements about his COVID response, Trump going on offense on an issue he might be vulnerable about, the Fox News "surrender" to Trump, Trump's smart abortion messaging, Nikki Haley’s saying "DeSantisLies.com" so much during the debate, DeSantis calling Haley a liberal, new polls showing the possibility that Haley could beat Trump in New Hampshire, Dr. Jill Biden’s comments about Hunter Biden, the softball questions from Mika Brzezinski on MSNBC, her and Joe Scarborough's hypocritical coverage of Trump over the years, Don Lemon’s return to the media, his lies and hate for half the country, Mehdi Hasan's MSNBC exit, John Fetterman sounding more conservative, some top Democrats saying Donald Trump incited an “erection,” and more.
