The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2602 Trump 2.0: The Good and the Bad
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Feb 6, 2025 Clint Russell, host of Liberty Lockdown, and Jeremy Kauffman, former executive director of the Free State Project, dive into the complexities of modern U.S. politics. They discuss the challenges of implementing policies since 2016, the influence of social media, and the controversies surrounding Trump's administration. The duo also explores the intricate relationship between political promises and accountability, particularly in healthcare and immigration. Their conversation reveals how perceptions of issues like anti-Semitism and authoritarianism shape today’s political landscape.
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Trump's Aggressive Strategy
- Trump's post-presidency actions are a dramatic shift in strategy.
- He's keeping his opponents on the defensive by constantly driving the narrative.
USAID Shutdown
- The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is being shut down by Trump's administration.
- USAID is known for being wasteful and potentially sinister.
USAID's Controversial Activities
- USAID was used to fund opposition groups in countries like Cuba and Ukraine.
- It may have even funded the creation of COVID-19 through EcoHealth and the Wuhan Institute of Virology.