The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Thanks Qatar for Their Generous Jet Bribe & Accidentally Does a Socialism | General Stanley McChrystal
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May 13, 2025 
Retired four-star general Stanley McChrystal, a veteran of 34 years in the U.S. Army and author of "On Character," joins the conversation. He shares insights on the importance of character in leadership amid the chaos of current politics, touching on themes like empathy in warfare. They also delve into Trump’s recent controversies, including lavish gifts from Qatar, and discuss the alarming lack of contested elections in 2024. McChrystal emphasizes the need for civic engagement and accountability to uphold democratic values.
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Trump's Big Announcement Spectrum
- Trump's teased "big announcement" spanned from constitutional suspensions, appointments, to foreign jet gifts.
- The most impactful was announced as large cuts in prescription drug prices benefiting Americans.
Socializing Pharma Pricing
- Drug price reductions shift higher costs to other countries to equalize prices globally.
- This effectively socializes pharmaceutical pricing by redistributing cost burdens away from Americans.
Fat Shot Drug Price Shock
- A businessman friend was shocked to pay $1,300 for a drug in New York vs. $88 in London.
- Despite identical product and source, price disparity highlights drug pricing system flaws Trump aims to fix.
