Bulwark Takes Trump’s Idiotic Government Spending $2M on Another Conspiracy?
Jun 5, 2025
Tim Miller and Sam Stein delve into the absurdity of a $2 million government study questioning if diversity initiatives affect plane crashes. They critique the qualifications of those behind the investigation and highlight governmental waste amidst pressing shortages in air traffic control. The discussion also uncovers the implications of a new travel ban that targets 12 countries, drawing parallels to previous discriminatory policies. Skepticism about migration safety policies adds to the engaging banter as they tease their next podcast adventure.
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Celebrity Lawyer's Role Questioned
- Hiring a celebrity defense attorney for this government investigation was unnecessary and unrelated to aviation expertise.
- The spending on legal fees for trivial issues like this adds up and reflects Trump's inefficient governmental approach.
Wasteful $2M DEI Plane Crash Study
- The Trump administration spent $2 million investigating if diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) caused a plane crash, which was unnecessary and insulting.
- This wasteful spending highlights inefficiencies and misprioritization in government resource allocation.
Personal Impact of Muslim Ban
- Sam Stein shares attending a graduation where the valedictorian's family was prevented from visiting due to the Muslim ban.
- This personal example illustrates the emotional and social harm caused by these travel restrictions on innocent families.