The Gist
Every Little Thing Xi Does Is Tragic
Dec 4, 2023
The podcast discusses China's property crisis, political firings, and Belt And Road initiative. It also covers Ron DeSantis' avoidance of answering for Trump's use of animal imagery and a tribute to Doug Burgum. Additionally, topics include Chairman Xi's power, protests against COVID restrictions, and the importance of advocating for civil rights and democracy in China. Finally, the podcast explores the political implications of the word 'vermin' and DeSantis' response to it.
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Quick takeaways
- Ron DeSantis avoids condemning Trump's controversial language, aiming to appeal to the Trump base in his political pursuits.
- Media faces challenges when Trump's rivals refuse to denounce specific statements, revealing complexities of political messaging and agendas.
Deep dives
Ron DeSantis on Trump's Vermin Comment
During an interview with Meet the Press, Ron DeSantis was asked about Donald Trump's use of the word 'vermin' to describe political opponents. DeSantis declined to condemn Trump's choice of language, instead focusing on his own conduct and policy achievements.
