Hunter Biden's Shock Capitol Hill Trip, and if President Biden Can Get Primaried, with Dean Phillips, Dave Aronberg, and Mike Davis | Ep. 699
Jan 10, 2024
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Megyn Kelly discusses the shocking moment of Hunter Biden showing up on Capitol Hill unannounced. Lawyers Dave Aronberg and Mike Davis join to analyze the possible charges against Hunter and the accusations against Georgia DA Fani Willis. Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips talks about the hypocrisy of both parties, his stance on trans people, and his personal story of losing his father in the Vietnam War.
Corruption and unethical behavior in politics should not be tolerated regardless of political party affiliation.
Holding individuals accountable, regardless of political party, is crucial for maintaining integrity in the justice system.
Honesty, consistency, and accountability are essential qualities in those in positions of power, while silence and complacency contribute to corruption.
Bipartisanship and building relationships with colleagues from opposing parties are key to overcoming political divisions and achieving common goals.
Deep dives
Congressman Dean Phillips' Personal Story
Congressman Dean Phillips shares his personal story of losing his father in Vietnam and being adopted into a successful family.
Concerns about Corruption in Politics
Congressman Phillips expresses his concerns about corruption and unethical behavior in politics, regardless of political party affiliation.
Specific Allegations against Fannie Willis
Congressman Phillips addresses the specific allegations against Fannie Willis, highlighting the importance of holding those accountable regardless of political party.
Calling for Honesty and Accountability in Power
Congressman Phillips emphasizes the need for honesty, consistency, and accountability in those in positions of power, and the dangers of remaining silent or turning a blind eye to corruption.
Importance of Bipartisanship and Building Relationships Across the Aisle
In the podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of bipartisanship and building relationships with colleagues from the opposing party. They highlight the need for politicians to work together despite ideological differences and express admiration for their Republican colleagues. The speaker believes that focusing on common goals and fostering trustful relationships is crucial in overcoming political divisions.
Critique of the Dysfunction in the US Congress
The podcast episode delves into a critique of the dysfunction and inefficiency in the US Congress. The speaker states that the current system is deeply flawed and fails to prioritize the country's interests over political gamesmanship and personal ambitions. They express disappointment in the lack of leadership and the prevalence of money-driven politics, while also sharing their intent to bring about a cultural change and restore competency, integrity, and decency in Congress.
Views on Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and the Democratic Party
The speaker discusses their perspective on Joe Biden, expressing respect and affection for principled conservatives and believing that Biden will lose to Donald Trump in the next election due to the negative focus on Hunter Biden and the Democratic Party. They criticize Joe Biden's ethics and express disillusionment with the party's actions. They also reflect on personal experiences and share stories about their family's political roots and the influence of their grandmothers in shaping their political beliefs.
Megyn Kelly opens the show by with the shocking moment Hunter Biden and his lawyers showed up on Capitol Hill unannounced, the fighting among members of Congress, good and bad questions aimed at Hunter from the press, and more. Then lawyers Dave Aronberg and Mike Davis join to discuss whether Hunter Biden might be charged with contempt of Congress, what the DOJ has done in the past with Trump-related contempt cases, if Hunter wanting a public hearing makes him less likely to be charged, the accusations against Georgia DA Fani Willis having an affair with her prosecutor Nathan Wade, whether Wade's meetings with the Biden White House before the Trump charges could become a further issue, if the improper conduct could hurt the case against Trump and his co-defendants, Trump's argument he has immunity in the January 6 D.C. trial, and more. Then Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips joins to discuss the hypocrisy and "culture of corruption" of both the Democrats and Republicans, the "disease of silence" from both sides of the aisle, some of his favorite GOP colleagues in the House, why it's important to avoid the "angertainment" in our culture today, the major issues that caused him to run against President Joe Biden, why Biden is too old to be president now, the pitfalls of the lifelong politicians, his stance on being loving and supportive of trans people but still having age limits on life-altering surgeries, his father dying in the Vietnam War, and more.