Ink Stained Wretches Chair Force One
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May 16, 2025 The hosts dive into Trump's Gulf tour and the media dynamics surrounding it, noting major outlets' exclusion from Air Force One. They discuss aging leadership, highlighting Biden's potential health concerns and the implications for his re-election. The conversation shifts to baseball history, examining the bans of Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Fashion takes the spotlight, exploring style trends tied to political identities, while listeners are encouraged to reflect on generational differences. This lively banter keeps things both entertaining and insightful!
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Wire Services Excluded, Coverage Endures
- Excluding major wire services from Trump's Middle East trip limits their access but doesn't significantly reduce overall coverage.
- The White House Correspondents Association issues statements but lacks power to enforce meaningful action like boycotts.
Gulf States Buy Influence with Gifts
- Trump accepts a $400 million Gulf State jet as a gift, illustrating how these states buy influence through tribute.
- This gift and other tributes like real estate deals signal the transactional nature of Trump's foreign relations.
Trump Ends Neocon Interventionism
- Trump's Middle Eastern speech declared the end of the neocon interventionist era, emphasizing a hands-off foreign policy.
- He signaled the U.S. would not interfere in allies' actions even if controversial, reflecting a nationalistic approach.
