Krystal and Saagar discuss topics such as inflation numbers and gas prices, a bipartisan gun deal, Biden's 2024 prospects, WaPo chaos, societal decay, and reflections on the January 6th hearings.
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There is skepticism within the Democratic Party about President Biden's ability to lead and run for re-election in 2024, with concerns about his age and performance compared to potential contenders from the Republican Party.
Then-Attorney General Bill Barr directly disputed the election claims made by former President Trump, indicating that there were individuals within Trump's circle who pushed back against the false election narrative.
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Doubts Rise About Biden's Ability to Run in 2024
There is increasing skepticism within the Democratic Party about President Biden's ability to lead and run for re-election in 2024. Democratic officials and voters have expressed concerns about his ability to rescue the party and effectively take on Republicans. Some are questioning his age and performance, acknowledging that he may not be as agile or commanding in front of the camera as he once was. These doubts about Biden's capabilities come as potential contenders like Mike Pence, Tom Cotton, and Ron DeSantis are openly musing about their own presidential ambitions. While there is division within the Democratic Party, many still acknowledge the deep loyalty and affection that exists for Biden within the base, making it unlikely that any challenger could successfully replace him as the frontrunner.
Bill Barr disputes election claims
During the podcast, it was revealed that then-Attorney General Bill Barr directly disputed the election claims made by former President Trump. Barr stated that he did not agree with the idea that the election was stolen and referred to the claims as 'bullshit.' This revelation indicates that there were individuals within Trump's circle who pushed back against the false election narrative.
Ivanka Trump's perspective on election claims
In the podcast, it was mentioned that Ivanka Trump, the former president's daughter, acknowledged and respected Bill Barr's statement that there was no fraud sufficient to overturn the election. Her perspective further supports the notion that those close to Trump were aware of the lack of evidence for election fraud, contradicting the false narrative pushed by the former president.
Social media censorship on truth social platform
The podcast discussed how users on the recently launched truth social platform, promoted as a free speech platform, were suspended or faced technical difficulties when posting about the January 6th committee hearings. This contradiction highlights that the platform's definition of free speech may actually be limited in what users can express, particularly when it comes to discussing certain events or topics.
Krystal and Saagar talk about the inflation numbers and gas prices, bipartisan gun deal, Biden 2024, Trump 2024, WaPo in disarray, liberals prioritizing J6 over economy, widespread societal decay, and a reflection on the January 6th hearings!