Reporter Goes Silent as Press Sec Fact Checks Her to Her Face
May 28, 2025
Tensions rise as White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confronts a reporter over Trump’s remarks on violence against white farmers in South Africa. Media narratives around this topic spark lively debate, leaving panelists speechless. The mayoral election in Rotherham raises eyebrows, while athletes like Brittney Griner face scrutiny for their impact on women's sports. Free speech issues and personal anecdotes add humor, alongside critical discussions on accountability in societal issues and the shifting landscape of public discourse.
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Media Bias on South African Farmers
The media dismisses violence against white farmers in South Africa due to political narratives.
There is clear racial persecution, but it is underreported and downplayed by mainstream outlets.
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Press Secretary Defends South African Crosses
NBC's Yamiche Alcindor confronts White House spokesperson over South African crosses video.
The spokesperson firmly defends the video as an accurate depiction of white farmer deaths.
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Race-Based Violence in South Africa
The anti-white farmer violence in South Africa involves race-based laws and bigoted chants.
The resurgence of the chant "kill the boer, kill the farmer" signals dangerous racial tensions.
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Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pushing back against NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor’s attempt to debunk Trump’s statements about the crosses meant to signify the number of murdered white farmers in South Africa; CNN’s Scott Jennings going completely speechless after hearing his co-panelists Charles Blow and Elise Labott bizarre take on the resurgence in popularity for the phrase “kill the white farmers” and the actual murder of white farmers in South Africa; new footage of Julius Malema of the Economic Freedom Fighters leading huge crowds to chant “kill the boer, kill the farmer”; WNBA’s Brittney Griner and Angel Reese doing more damage to the WNBA brand and women’s basketball for their continued mistreatment of Caitlin Clark; the the real reason the election of muslim Rukhsana Ismail as the mayor of Rotherham may be a bad sign for the UK; Scott Bessent explaining to David Westin why the Trump administration may not only revoke Harvard University’s tax exempt status, but also consider taxing it’s endowment; and much more. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community.
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