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Washington Weekly Podcast: RNC takeaways, Assassination investigation, Sen. Menendez
Jul 19, 2024
Senior Governmental Affairs Advisor Shane Lieberman discusses RNC speeches, assassination investigation of former President Trump, and corruption charges against Senator Menendez. Topics include unity within Republican party, Senator JD Vance as VP candidate, importance of accurate information in investigations, and potential impact of Menendez's conviction on US Senate balance of power.
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- Republican National Convention featured unity and criticism in speeches by high-profile figures.
- Assassination attempt on former President Trump highlights Secret Service security failures and Senator Bob Menendez's corruption conviction raises concerns about Senate representation.
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Republican National Convention Recap
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin featured high-profile speakers, with former President Trump delivering a speech emphasizing unity. Despite initial expectations of a combative tone, Trump's speech struck a balance between unity and criticism towards President Biden. Signals of party unity were evident through speeches by previous rivals like Nikki Haley, aiming to consolidate Republican support.
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