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The David Pakman Show
1/21/25: Trump inaugurated, final rally horror, Biden pardons at the last minute
Jan 21, 2025
Cory Booker, the progressive U.S. Senator from New Jersey, delves into the fallout of Donald Trump's inauguration. He highlights the chaos at Trump's final rally and the eyebrow-raising admissions made regarding election processes. The discussion moves to Joe Biden's strategic pardons and their implications against a backdrop of Trump's crowd anxieties and the bizarre narrative surrounding TikTok. Booker emphasizes the need for Democrats to rebuild trust and tackle pressing issues like youth mental health amidst the political storm.
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- Trump's inauguration was marked by a significant blunder as he forgot to place his hand on the Bible, raising doubts about his religious credibility.
- Despite his anti-war campaign, Trump suggested aggressive military action in Panama, highlighting inconsistencies in his foreign policy stance.
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Trump's Inauguration Oath and Religious Symbolism
During his inauguration, Donald Trump forgot to place his hand on the Bible while taking the oath of office, which raised eyebrows given his public persona as a deeply religious individual who emphasizes Christianity. Critics viewed this moment as emblematic of Trump's purported disingenuousness and grifting behavior, especially after portraying himself as the candidate most aligned with Christian values. This oversight led to speculations about his sincerity and commitment to the religious values he often professes. The incident has become a point of contention for those scrutinizing the genuine motivations behind Trump's faith-based rhetoric.
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