The Beat with Ari Melber
Eric Trump testifies for second day in civil fraud trial
Nov 3, 2023
Eric Trump testifies in civil fraud trial, denying involvement in severance package negotiation. The ongoing trial and the contradictions in Eric Trump's statements are analyzed, along with potential penalties for the Trump organization. The podcast also discusses the MAGA base's support for insurrection and upcoming subpoenas related to the Clarence Thomas ethics scandal. Speculation on Donald Trump's upcoming testimony and behavior in court, as well as his political scheming, is covered. The perception of the Capitol riot as an act in line with Trump's claims and the characterization of the MAGA movement as a cult are explored. Lastly, the pressure on Justice Clarence Thomas and President Biden's visit to a grieving community are discussed.
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- Israeli Prime Minister rejected a temporary ceasefire unless it includes a hostage deal.
- Senate Democrats plan to issue subpoenas to investigate gifts received by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas from billionaire donors.
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Calls for Humanitarian Pause in Middle East
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, met with Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv and called for humanitarian pauses in the conflict to protect Palestinian civilians and allow for aid to enter Gaza. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of a temporary ceasefire unless it includes a hostage deal.
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