DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou: “Police Officer Trump”

When the going gets strange, the “DeProgram” Show is there to help. President Trump is hitting the streets tonight, joining D.C. police and National Guardsmen on a ride-along following his federal takeover of the city’s police force. This odd, unprecedented stunt raises alarms about overreach and its chilling impact on minority communities. Meanwhile, a disturbing trend emerges: delivery drivers, many from Central and South America, are getting detained by ICE agents during routine moped stops.

Plus:

• Menendez Brothers’ Parole Hearings: The Menendez brothers face their first parole hearings this week—Erik on Thursday and Lyle on Friday—following a reduction of their life sentences without parole. Their case highlights debates about second chances, with legal teams arguing for a new trial based on new evidence of past abuse. The hearings occur as California reconsiders sentencing for long-term inmates, amplifying public interest.

• Raphaël Graven’s Livestream Death: Internet personality Raphaël Graven, known as Jean Pormanove, dies during a livestream on the Kick platform, sparking investigations into online harassment. French authorities note bruises but attribute his death to possible medical or toxicological causes, interviewing those present at the scene. The incident reignites calls for stricter regulation of livestreaming platforms amid reports of viewer-encouraged abuse.

• Michael Boulos’ Business Deals: Michael Boulos, engaged to Tiffany Trump, secures financial benefits through a yacht sale to Jared Kushner and a payment from a Saudi businessman linked to Trump family access. His cousin’s brokerage allegedly overcharged Kushner by $2.5 million, while plans to leverage the Boulos-Trump wedding for Saudi influence falter. These dealings raise questions about the intersection of family ties and business opportunities.

• Trump’s New York Fraud Case Ruling: A New York appeals court overturns a half-billion-dollar judgment against Trump, easing a financial burden while upholding the fraud case finding. The ruling, marked by judicial discord, allows Trump to appeal to the state’s highest court, challenging his liability. This decision represents a partial victory amid ongoing legal battles with Attorney General Letitia James.