Legal AF by MeidasTouch Murdoch TURNS AGAINST Trump over Latest Moves
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Dec 7, 2024 Rupert Murdoch is turning against Trump, as his Wall Street Journal criticizes the chaotic transition. The podcast dives into the turmoil of rapid cabinet firings and the lack of proper vetting for nominees. Michael Popok suggests that this chaos might actually open avenues for Trump's opponents to challenge his future actions legally. The discussion also highlights Trump's reaction to media criticisms and hints at the looming legal battles over his executive decisions. Can disarray pave the way for accountability?
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Unprecedented Transition Chaos
- Michael Popok argues the Trump transition is unusually chaotic with rapid hires and firings before inauguration.
- That chaos signals deep failures in vetting and organization that threaten governing readiness.
Murdoch's Paper Turns Critical
- Popok frames Rupert Murdoch as a kingmaker whose Wall Street Journal turning critical matters to Trump.
- That shift signals erosion of traditional conservative media support for Trump amid transition turmoil.
Rapid Nominee Collapses
- Michael Popok recounts specific rapid exits like Matt Gaetz lasting eight days and Chad Chronister withdrawing.
- These examples illustrate how poor vetting produced visible, repeated public collapses of nominees.