

Trump vs. Judges, Clooney vs. MSNBC, and Legacy Media Failing in New Media, with Mike Solana, Dave Aronberg, and Mike Davis
48 snips Apr 4, 2025
Mike Solana, founder of Pirate Wires, shares insights on Biden's campaign struggles and George Clooney's fiery response to media narratives. Legal experts Dave Aronberg and Mike Davis discuss judicial overreach in Trump's deportation policies, emphasizing executive power limitations under the Alien Enemies Act. They critique the Supreme Court's role in these contentious legal battles. The conversation also explores the evolving relationship between legacy media and new media dynamics, highlighting failures and challenges faced by public figures in today's political climate.
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Clooney's Outburst
- George Clooney reportedly erupted in anger at an MSNBC producer after Mika Brzezinski suggested Barack Obama influenced his op-ed.
- Clooney felt emasculated, repeatedly calling the producer, demanding a retraction on the show.
Obama's Diminished Influence?
- The incident reveals Clooney's sensitivity to being perceived as Obama's puppet.
- This suggests Obama's influence might be waning, especially given his low ranking in recent Democratic polls.
Daley's Implication
- Chris Whipple's book recounts Bill Daley's suggestive response when asked if Obama greenlit Clooney's op-ed.
- Daley stated he didn't believe Obama would have stopped him, implying an implicit admission.