PBD Podcast Whitney Webb On Why The Deep State Hates Trump | Ep. 270 | Part 2
May 17, 2023
Whitney Webb, an investigative journalist known for her insights into the deep state, joins the conversation to unravel why Trump elicits such animosity from powerful elites. She discusses the erosion of trust in media and politics, and how misinformation shapes public perception. The conversation dives into the unsettling ties of figures like Woody Allen and the ramifications of corrupt practices within America's political landscape. Webb calls for accountability and highlights the need for courageous leadership amidst systemic challenges.
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Trump's Enemies
- Many powerful institutions and individuals that have caused harm in the last 20 years share a common trait: they dislike Donald Trump.
- This raises questions about their motives and whether their opposition stems from Trump's disruption of established power structures.
Trump's Dirty Mentor
- Trump learned the "art of the deal" from his mentor, Roy Cohn.
- Cohn was known for his dirty dealings, having learned from Generoso Pope, who had ties to organized crime.
Nationalism vs. Globalism
- Powerful figures may hate Trump's base more than Trump himself.
- They oppose nationalism, which Trump embodies, as it threatens their globalist agenda.