IHIP News Trump Blows Up Over Betrayal And Tech CEO’s Call for Public Hanging?
Dec 8, 2025
Trump reveals he sees pardons as currency, igniting a fiery conversation about ethics in politics. The hosts tackle the influence of tech oligarchs, emphasizing their manipulative tactics and the mythical nature of meritocracy. They criticize the alarming connection between billionaires and anti-democratic actions, including a shocking tweet advocating public hangings. With a focus on how misinformation and algorithms stoke division, they warn of the enduring damage these power dynamics could inflict on democracy.
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Oligarchs Prefer Power Without Elections
- Tech oligarchs openly favor rule-by-expert elites over democracy and seek influence outside elections.
- Jennifer Welch argues these billionaires cannot win ballots and instead manipulate accessible politicians like Trump.
Pardons Used As Political Currency
- Trump treats pardons as transactional currency to buy loyalty and political advantage.
- Jennifer Welch highlights his public admission as evidence of systemic quid pro quo corruption.
Focus Scrutiny On Powerful Non-Candidates
- Scrutinize wealthy influencers who avoid running for office yet shape policy through money and platforms.
- Angie Pumps Sullivan urges voters to recognize and push back against this indirect power rather than focusing only on immigrant workers.