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The Beat with Ari Melber

As witnesses flip on Trump, he faces uphill fight at both coup trials

Oct 27, 2023
Experts discuss the recent escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza, analyzing the goals and tactics of the Israeli government and military. Developments in the trial against Donald Trump, including the recruitment of a new star witness and efforts to tighten the gag order on Trump. Pressure on individuals like Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani to cooperate in ongoing legal proceedings. Discussion about Republican Congressman George Santos facing a criminal trial for 10 felony charges.
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Quick takeaways

  • The selection of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House has raised concerns due to his association with conspiracy theories and his opposition to women's rights.
  • The recent developments in Georgia, with three former Trump aides flipping and vowing to testify against him, strengthen the case against Donald Trump and increase the chances of a conviction.

Deep dives

The GOP's Choice of Speaker Raises Concerns

Congressional Republicans have chosen Mike Johnson as the Speaker of the House, a candidate who wasn't originally considered for the position. However, scrutiny has been directed towards Johnson's views on conspiracy theories and social issues. It has been noted that Johnson has echoed Tucker Carlson's racist and anti-Semitic conspiracy theory of replacement, which suggests a plan to replace the white majority in countries with other population groups. Johnson's stance on abortion and women's rights has raised concerns, as he has voted for a national abortion ban and expressed opposition to Roe v. Wade. Furthermore, his past writings have advocated for the criminalization of same-sex sexual activity. While he has downplayed his previous statements, his positions have attracted attention and put him under scrutiny as the new Speaker of the House.

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