IHIP News Trump Pardons Nazi Criminal and Bigots Attack NYC Mayor Mamdani
Jan 7, 2026
The hosts delve into Trump's controversial pardons, highlighting a troubling case involving a Nazi. They tackle the media's dangerous conflation of Jews with Israel while defending NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani against rising Islamophobia. Critiques on the ADL's focus on leftist critique versus MAGA bigotry emerge, alongside discussions on the impact of billionaires like Elon Musk on political discourse. The dangers of AI as a propaganda tool and the implications of corporate subsidies also take center stage, urging listeners to defend democratic rights.
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Pardons Reveal Political Hypocrisy
- Jennifer Welch & Angie Pumps Sullivan highlight that Trump pardoned January 6th insurrectionists, releasing violent offenders quickly.
- They argue this demonstrates the GOP's hypocrisy about being the "law and order" party and shows leadership resembling a mob boss.
Pardoned Insurrectionist's Hate-Filled Rallying
- The hosts play a clip of a pardoned January 6th defendant spewing violent, racist rhetoric and calling others to assemble in Minnesota.
- They use this as a concrete example of freed extremists re-engaging in hateful organizing after pardon.
Criticism Of Israel vs. Protection Of Jews
- The hosts distinguish criticism of Israel's government from attacks on Jewish people and stress protection for Jews against MAGA anti-Semitism.
- They praise Zoran Mamdani for linking anti-Semitism with other bigotries and defending universal rights.