Anti-Israel Snowflakes in Biden Administration, and GOP Megadonors Back Haley, with The Fifth Column Hosts | Ep. 676
Nov 28, 2023
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Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch, co-hosts of 'The Fifth Column,' dive into the Koch network's backing of Nikki Haley and its potential impact on the GOP primaries. They tackle the absurdity of recent anti-Israel protests and critiques of media narratives surrounding racial identity issues, including a controversy over a child's face paint. The trio also discusses the Biden administration's internal strife over its Israel policy while shedding light on corporate hypocrisy concerning international relations. Expect sharp insights and plenty of laughs!
The Koch network will be backing Nikki Haley as a potential GOP alternative to Trump, raising speculation about the impact of megadonors on the 2024 race.
Anti-Israel protests and the Biden administration's response reveal a divide within the administration and the challenge of appeasing young progressives.
American CEOs giving China's President Xi a standing ovation exposes their hypocrisy and willingness to prioritize business interests over human rights concerns.
The actions of American corporate leaders in applauding President Xi Jinping highlight the erosion of democratic values and the dangerous precedent it sets for human rights abuses.
Deep dives
Trump's sarcastic defense of referring to Biden as Obama
Trump defends his repeated reference to President Biden as President Obama, claiming it was intentional and meant as sarcasm to highlight the influence of others in running the country.
Response to criticism of Trump's remarks
Some have criticized Trump for the mix-up, raising concerns about his cognitive abilities and age-related deterioration, but Trump maintains that he was intentionally being sarcastic and did not confuse the two presidents.
Impact of Trump's remarks on GOP politics
The repeated use of Obama instead of Biden in Trump's speeches has been seized upon by rivals like Ron DeSantis, who question Trump's mental acuity and ability to lead.
The potential consequences for the GOP and its opposition to Biden
If Trump continues to refer to President Biden as Obama, it could undermine the GOP's attacks against Biden and hinder their ability to effectively challenge the current administration's policies and actions.
Corporate leaders applaud President Xi Jinping despite human rights abuses
During a visit to San Francisco by Chinese President Xi Jinping, several CEOs of American companies gave him a standing ovation, despite the ongoing human rights abuses committed by the Chinese government. CEOs like Tim Cook of Apple, the Pfizer CEO, the FedEx CEO, the Salesforce CEO, and the BlackRock CEO were among those who applauded President Xi. This display of support for a leader committing a genocide against Muslims in China has sparked outrage and labeled these CEOs as hypocrites, especially considering their vocal criticisms of racism in America. This incident highlights the double standards and moral inconsistencies of corporate leaders who prioritize their business interests over human rights concerns.
The hypocrisy and moral inconsistencies of corporate leaders
The standing ovation given to President Xi Jinping by American corporate leaders raises questions about the moral compass of these CEOs. While they often speak out against racism and inequality in America, they seem willing to turn a blind eye to human rights abuses and authoritarianism when it comes to protecting their business interests in China. This behavior exposes the hypocrisy and moral inconsistencies of these corporate leaders, as they prioritize profits over principles. Their actions undermine their credibility and call into question their commitment to social responsibility.
Silencing dissent and the impact on American values
The applause for President Xi highlights a disturbing trend of silencing dissent and compromising American values for economic gain. The fear of losing access to the Chinese market has led these CEOs to overlook the ongoing human rights abuses in China. This appeasement not only undermines democratic values but also sets a dangerous precedent, as it sends a message that authoritarian regimes can violate human rights with impunity. It is essential to hold corporate leaders accountable for their actions and demand consistent adherence to principles, both at home and abroad.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, and Matt Welch, hosts of The Fifth Column podcast, to talk about the breaking news that the Koch network will be backing Nikki Haley, whether the GOP megadonors will make a difference in actually beating Trump, the value of being the final Trump alternative standing, "snot-nosed kids" anti-Israel protesters glueing themselves to the road and blocking traffic, the Deadspin writer who attacked a child and the NFL for the child's facepaint that was half black during a football game, the absurdity of getting offended at everything while making everything about identity, the Biden administration is facing an internal revolt over the Israel-Hamas policies and public statements, the ridiculous ways they are going about trying to appease the young snowflakes in the White House, political fallout for not being anti-Israel enough for the far-left progressives, the embarrassing American CEOs giving China's President Xi a standing ovation, the hypocrisy of these CEOs and their past woke pushes, Chris Cuomo announcing he's joining Substack, the therapy talk that fuels his podcast, and more.
