Pod Save America “Trump’s Covid World Tour.”
Dec 7, 2021
United States Senator Chris Murphy, a leader in gun violence prevention, joins to discuss the challenges Democrats face as another Trump presidency looms. He dives into Biden's economic plan, touching on its viability before Christmas. The conversation also explores the White House's diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics amid human rights concerns. Additionally, Murphy emphasizes the urgent need for reform in gun legislation and the importance of maintaining electoral integrity as the 2022 elections approach.
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Trump's COVID World Tour
- Trump knowingly exposed over 500 people to COVID-19 after testing positive.
- He then blamed those he infected, including Gold Star families and veterans.
Unfair Biden Coverage
- Despite Trump's actions, recent press coverage has been negative towards Biden.
- Dana Milbank criticizes this as aiding the "murder of democracy."
False Equivalence in Media
- Dan Milbank's piece critiques media's both-sidesism.
- It highlights the danger of treating a normal politician and an authoritarian equally.