Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Rick Wilson & Leah Litman
May 12, 2025
Rick Wilson, a political strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and Leah Litman, a law professor and author, dive into the alarming corruption within Trump's administration. They unravel Trump’s blatant financial misconduct and the implications of his policies on low-income communities. Litman also sheds light on her new book, discussing the Supreme Court's conservative leanings and their influence on civil rights and immigration. Their sharp insights reveal the tangled web between political hypocrisy and the law in today’s landscape.
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Trump's $500 Million Bribe Jet
- Trump receiving a $500 million luxury jet from Qatar is a blatant bribe.
- Congress has effectively normalized blatant presidential corruption.
ICE Arrests Show Authoritarian Overreach
- Arresting the Newark mayor over ICE facility visit is authoritarian overreach.
- Congress has the power but is often too cowardly to assert control over ICE operations.
Supply Chain Delays Prolong Inflation
- Supply chain disruptions will delay any trade deal improvements until mid-July at the earliest.
- Shelves are empty, and no ships are ready to restock quickly, worsening inflation.
