Letters from an American July 28, 2025
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Jul 29, 2025 Conflicting political statements are under the microscope, revealing disparities between Republican claims and voter sentiments. The focus shifts to a former governor’s attempt at a Senate seat, spotlighting the stark wealth gap exacerbated by billionaires. As the political landscape in South Carolina heats up ahead of a key primary, the episode uncovers how these dynamics affect the MAGA movement and the middle class.
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Billion-Dollar Renovation Controversy
- Taxpayers are expected to cover nearly a billion dollars to renovate a free Boeing 747-8 gifted to President Trump from Qatar.
- This costly transfer comes from a nuclear missile modernization program budget.
Trump's False Endorsement Claim
- President Trump falsely accused Beyonce and Kamala Harris of illegal payments tied to an endorsement.
- CNN fact-checking debunked this claim as fabricated, with no federal law violation found.
Epstein Plea Deal Misattribution
- The 2008 Epstein plea deal was inaccurately blamed on the Obama administration by Senator Mark Wayne Mullen.
- The deal was actually authorized during George W. Bush's presidency in 2007-2008.