IHIP News Trump Begging Dictators to Like Him? He Continues to Kiss the A** of Criminals
Dec 24, 2025
The hosts critique Trump's troubling obsession with befriending other criminals, highlighting his avoidance of accountability. They connect him to a global trend of authoritarian leaders, discussing how culture influences voters who support corrupt figures. The duo explores the paradox of evangelical support for these leaders, suggesting hidden moral complexities. They also touch on Bolsonaro's arrest and analyze the Republican Party's tolerance of crime, raising questions about integrity in politics.
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Criminal Comfort As Political Strategy
- Jennifer Welch argues Trump gravitates toward other criminals because he hates accountability.
- She links his comfort with criminals to his own status as a convicted felon and fear of accountability.
Global Surge Of Authoritarian Strongmen
- Angie Pumps Sullivan notes a global rise of authoritarian strongmen with similar patterns.
- She highlights Netanyahu, Putin, Erdogan, Orban, and Bolsonaro as part of this wave of precarious fascist leaders.
Electoral Moral Collapse Explains Corruption Tolerance
- Jennifer Welch sees mass moral collapse in electorates that enable corrupt leaders.
- She questions cultural forces that let voters support convicted felons instead of holding them accountable.