5/22/23: Debt Talks COLLAPSE, Biden Caves On F16 Jets For Ukraine, DeSantis Secret Donor Call, Tim Scott and Chris Christie Set To Announce, Epstein Blackmailed Bill Gates, Pelosi Hides Feinstein Sickness, Used Car Prices, Migrant Hoax
Debt Talks collapse, Biden caves on F16s for Ukraine, DeSantis trashes Trump, Tim Scott and Chris Christie to announce, Epstein blackmailed Bill Gates, Pelosi hides Feinstein illness, Used Car prices bankrupting Middle Class, Fox News falls for a migrant hoax.
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Quick takeaways
Ron DeSantis is positioning himself as a strong contender for the presidential race by emphasizing his credibility and financial support.
Tim Scott is running for president in 2024, focusing on his inspirational biography and positive messaging.
A widely circulated story about homeless veterans being displaced by migrant asylum seekers has been debunked as a complete hoax.
Deep dives
Ron DeSantis: The Electability Argument
Ron DeSantis made the case to donors that he is a credible candidate and has a chance to win against Biden and Trump. He believes that people's views on Trump are unlikely to change, making it difficult for him to win. He plans to officially enter the race and is expected to launch with a strong financial show of force through donor meetings and online videos.
Tim Scott: A Trump Alternative
Tim Scott has officially filed to run for president in 2024 and is expected to give a speech soon. He is embracing a movement conservative strategy, focusing on his inspirational biography and positive messaging. His campaign is avoiding direct criticism of Trump or other candidates, relying on his likability and the support he can unite among conservative factions. Tim Scott has already launched a $6 million ad campaign in key primary states.
False Allegation of Homeless Veterans Being Kicked Out for Asylum Seekers
A story claiming that 2,000 homeless veterans were kicked out of a hotel to make room for migrant asylum seekers has been found to be a complete hoax. The hotel denied the allegations, indicating that they had plenty of available rooms for veterans. It was discovered that the head of a nonprofit organization had recruited homeless men to lie about being displaced veterans in exchange for food, alcohol, and a cash payment. The story, which was widely picked up by right-wing media outlets, has led to threats against the hotel and fueled further division in the media-fueled culture wars.
Senate Candidate Admits to Fabricating Child Sex Trafficking Story
A Senate candidate who claimed to witness child sex trafficking at an adult bookstore has retracted his story after being charged with making a false statement. In an affidavit, the candidate admitted that he had lied and took photographs of a child in order to gain traction for his political career. This false claim led to an investigation and potential harm to an innocent law enforcement officer.
Viral Video Misrepresents Incident Involving Pregnant Nurse and Group of Young Men
A viral video that was initially portrayed as a racist incident involving a pregnant nurse and a group of young black men has been debunked. The nurse provided evidence showing that she had paid for the rental bike in question, and that she was actually being harassed and intimidated by the young men. The misrepresentation of the incident has caused significant damage to the nurse's reputation and employment.
Krystal and Saagar discuss the details of the Debt Talks collapsing as default looks likely, Biden caves on sending F16 Fighter Jets to aid Ukraine, the Media lies about Ukraine's defeat in Bakhmut, DeSantis trashes Trump in Secret Donor Call, is 2016 repeating itself as Tim Scott and Chris Christie are set to announce presidential runs, Epstein blackmailed Bill Gates over an affair with a bridge player, the Pelosi family helping hide Feinstein's brain inflammations to aid their own political goals in California, Saagar looks into Used Car prices bankrupting the Middle Class, and Krystal looks into how Fox News got tricked by a migrant homeless hoax.