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Oh God, What Now?
Injustice League: Trump and Badenoch recruit their minions
Nov 14, 2024
Andy Kroll, an award-winning investigative reporter for ProPublica and author of A Death on W Street, joins the panel to dissect the political machinations of Trump and Kemi Badenoch's cabinets. They delve into Project 2025's controversial policies, Trump's ambiguous initiatives, and the struggles within the Tory shadow cabinet. Kroll highlights the unwavering support from Trump's base despite election controversies, while the group reflects on the broader implications of recent political events and the emotional fallout of electoral defeats.
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- Trump's cabinet appointments signal a return to controversial far-right policies, indicating a potential threat to the political landscape.
- The migration from Twitter to Blue Sky highlights users' frustration with current platforms and a desire for healthier online discourse.
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Trump's New Cabinet Appointments and Their Implications
Donald Trump has initiated the process of appointing members to his cabinet, focusing on individuals who align closely with his agenda. Key figures such as Tom Homan and Stephen Miller, both previously connected to controversial policies during Trump's first term, have been included, raising questions about the direction of the administration. This recruitment effort, associated with Project 2025, presents a blend of far-right policy ambitions and the individuals who will carry them out. Early indications suggest that previous disavowals of this project may not hold, and the actual implementation of these extreme policies could be on the horizon.
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