The Young Turks Prez 4 Sale! - December 17, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
Michael Blake, a former New York State Assemblyman and 2026 congressional candidate, joins to discuss his campaign aimed at addressing cost-of-living issues. He highlights his priorities like housing, student debt, and Medicare for all while critiquing opponent Richie Torres for his connections to AIPAC. The conversation also touches on the implications of elite donor influence in politics and how it shapes public sentiment. Blake’s perspective offers insights into the struggles of Bronx constituents, emphasizing a grassroots approach to policy.
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Foreign Donors Drive Policy Choices
- Ana Kasparian argues Donald Trump openly prioritizes foreign and corporate donors over American needs.
- She connects massive aid to Israel with a broader pattern of policymaking bought by wealthy interests.
Big Donors' Direct Political Influence
- Trump said Miriam Adelson offered “another $250 million” to support an unconstitutional third term, showing donor influence.
- Kasparian frames this as legalized bribery that fuels public anger and misdirected antisemitism.
Blockade As Regime‑Change Tool
- Kasparian warns Trump's blockade and tanker seizures target Venezuela's oil to force regime change.
- She emphasizes sanctions will starve civilians of imports like medicine because Venezuela depends on oil revenue.