The Young Turks

Cops Dump Trump

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Jan 23, 2025
Key GOP Senators express concerns over Trump's pardons related to January 6, igniting debates on accountability and public safety. Trump's controversial choice of foreign workers over Americans raises eyebrows, while his bold claims about pressuring Putin to end the Ukraine war stir discussions. The deepening labor shortages highlight the need for reform in the H-1B visa program, and political influences are scrutinized in relation to disaster relief efforts in California. Tensions between voter promises and donor expectations reveal the complexities of modern politics.
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ANECDOTE

Fanone's Fury

  • Former Capitol Police Officer Michael Fanone strongly condemned Trump's pardons of January 6 rioters.
  • He believes rioters who assaulted officers, including himself, should face consequences.
INSIGHT

Trump's Hasty Pardons

  • Trump's sweeping pardons were a last-minute decision to quickly move past the issue, according to advisors.
  • He prioritized a bold statement over individual case reviews.
ANECDOTE

Denial of Violence

  • A Republican congressman denied the violence of January 6th despite video evidence.
  • Ana Kasparian called out the denial, emphasizing the rioters were caught on camera.
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