Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Sam Seder & Ryan Mac
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Dec 3, 2025 
Sam Seder, a prominent political commentator and host of The Majority Report, analyzes Trump's bizarre cabinet meetings, likening them to a reality show. Alongside him, Ryan Mac, a journalist from The New York Times, delves into David Sacks' controversial role in the Trump administration, revealing conflicts between his government duties and private investments in AI and crypto. Together, they explore how Trump's influence has reshaped the GOP and the implications of tech industry interests in politics.
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Use Lawsuits To Check Executive Overreach
- Corporations can use litigation to check executive overreach like unilateral tariff orders.
- Molly Jong-Fast points to Costco suing for tariff refunds as an effective pushback strategy.
Cult Of Praise Shapes Trump Governance
- Donald Trump's staged cabinet praise resembles his Apprentice-era demand for flattery and centralizes loyalty over competence.
- Sam Seder and Molly Jong-Fast argue this dynamic explains cabinet obsequiousness and political theater under Trump.
Unilateral Strikes Raise Legal Red Flags
- The administration's unauthorized strikes on boats raised legal and moral questions about civilian deaths and lack of oversight.
- Sam Seder highlights the absence of evidence and congressional authorization for these lethal operations.
