Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast Bruce Shapiro's America: Trump's first 100 days - how much damage has been done?
May 6, 2025
Bruce Shapiro, a contributing editor for The Nation and executive director at the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma, dives into the tumultuous first hundred days of Donald Trump's presidency. He discusses the impact of controversial policies on minorities and academia, the chilling effects on the global economy, and the administration's struggles with public sentiment amid legal battles on immigration. Shapiro also examines the shifting strategies within the Democratic Party as they respond to Trump's aggressive agenda.
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Trump's Pope Image Controversy
- Trump posted a picture of himself as the Pope on his personal account.
- Cardinal Timothy Dolan criticized this as narcissistic and insensitive, highlighting controversy within his Catholic base.
Trump’s Calculated Strategy
- Trump is not mad but very shrewd in understanding and exploiting public frustrations.
- His first 100 days acted like a 'woodchipper' to dismantle existing systems deliberately.
Alleged Criminal Conspiracy Unfolding
- Trump’s presidency has seen what may be a criminal conspiracy using unlawful government power.
- He seeks to expand executive power while challenging courts and enforcing party loyalty.