VINCE A Very Trump Halloween | Episode 159
Oct 31, 2025
Guest Matt Palumbo is an author and journalist known for his work on political influence. He dives deep into his book about Alex Soros, revealing how he inherited vast power from his father and how his financial networks potentially fuel radical movements. Palumbo discusses the tangled web of NGOs and the challenges in tracing funds back to influential activists. The conversation also touches on Alex's connections to prominent figures like Huma Abedin and the implications of ongoing investigations into various political financing scandals.
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Candy-On-Head White House Moment
- Vince describes President Trump placing candy on a child's head during White House trick-or-treating as a playful moment.
- He highlights the child's poise and the presidential touch as memorable Halloween imagery.
Restore Talking Filibuster To Move Nominations
- Vince explains Trump's push to eliminate the silent filibuster and restore talking debate as intended by founders.
- He argues nuking the current filibuster would allow judges, U.S. attorneys, and nominees to be confirmed and speed accountability.
Use Procedure To Break Confirmation Gridlock
- Do use Senate procedure changes to confirm judges and U.S. attorneys if opposition stalls confirmations.
- Do consider invoking the 'nuclear option' to bypass the silent filibuster and restore government function.