System Update with Glenn Greenwald Trump is Inaugurated & Immediately Issues Executive Orders; Biden Pardons His Family, Liz Cheney, Fauci; Michael Tracey DC Interviews
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Jan 21, 2025 Trump's second inauguration sparks discussions about his ambitious promises for a 'golden age' and a wave of executive orders. Meanwhile, Biden's controversial pardons for family and allies raise eyebrows. Engaging interviews at inaugural balls reveal the stark divide in media narratives between Trump and Biden. The complexities of political accountability and the ethics of military aid to Ukraine are also scrutinized, shedding light on the ongoing tensions within U.S. politics.
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Indoor Inauguration
- Trump's inauguration was moved indoors due to extreme cold.
- Official Washington and tech billionaires attended, playing a critical role.
Pardons and Rule of Law
- Pundits claimed Trump would pardon his allies, destabilizing rule of law.
- Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, and allies like Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci.
Trump's Speech
- Trump's inauguration speech condemned the political class for destroying America.
- He declared a new "golden age" while former presidents sat nearby.