Some More News Even More News: The 400 Million Dollar Bribe Plane Isn’t A Bribe According To The Bribe President
May 13, 2025
The hosts dissect a vague executive order aimed at lowering Medicare drug prices, exposing its unclear implications. They hilariously highlight the absurdity of political gifts, such as a luxury jet acquired through questionable means. The conversation dives into authoritarianism, stressing the importance of defending democratic principles amidst troubling rhetoric. With a focus on immigration, they critique the negative framing of migrants while celebrating personal victories and highlighting racial disparities in asylum policies.
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Medicare Drug Price Order Fails
- Trump's executive order aims to lower Medicare drug prices by matching the lowest prices paid by other countries.
- However, it is likely to cause those countries to raise prices, and lacks legislative backing to be effective.
Trump’s Rich Friend’s Drug Story
- Trump told a story about a wealthy, overweight friend struggling to afford a weight loss drug's price disparity between London and New York.
- This illustrates his rationale behind the drug pricing executive order but reflects his detachment from ordinary people's struggles.
$400M Jet Gift Controversy
- Trump is receiving a $400 million luxury jumbo jet from Qatar, purportedly not a bribe but a gift for government use.
- After his presidency, Trump plans to keep using the jet through his Presidential Library Foundation, raising major ethical concerns.