UNBIASED Politics November 21, 2024: Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Nomination, Jussie Smollett Conviction Overturned, Florida Man Arrested for Planning to Blow Up NY Stock Exchange, and More.
Nov 21, 2024
The podcast dives into the dramatic withdrawal of a prominent attorney general nomination and its political fallout. A Florida man is arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on the New York Stock Exchange, raising serious security concerns. The overturning of Jussie Smollett's conviction is also examined, alongside a January 6th defendant facing grave charges. Plus, organized crime targeting professional athletes and debates about MLB's robot umpires bring a twist. The episode also touches on controversial claims regarding FEMA's treatment of Trump supporters and the implications of vaccine misinformation.
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Gaetz's Withdrawal and Report Deadlock
- Matt Gaetz withdrew his Attorney General nomination after the House Ethics Committee deadlocked on releasing a misconduct report.
- This deadlock raises questions about the future of the report and Gaetz's political career.
Florida Man's Bomb Plot
- A Florida man, Haroun Abdul-Malik Yanair, was arrested for plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange.
- He planned to detonate the device and release a manifesto calling for a government "reboot."
January 6th Defendant's Murder Conspiracy
- Edward Kelly, a January 6th defendant, was convicted of conspiracy to murder federal employees.
- He created a "kill list" of law enforcement and planned attacks on the Knoxville FBI field office.