FTS: Check Your Blood Pressure Before You Listen to this Episode
Apr 21, 2024
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Norm Ornstein, co-host of Words Matter, discusses the lies and defenses of Republicans regarding Trump. The episode delves into the facts of Trump's legal battles and the outrage surrounding his actions. The podcast explores dissent among former Trump officials, the Republican landscape, and the influence of wealthy donors on politics.
Prominent Republicans show moral cowardice by defending Trump against serious indictments.
Former high-ranking officials publicly criticize Trump, indicating concerns about his accountability and legality.
Deep dives
Trump's Supporters Defending Against Indictments
Many prominent Republicans like Kevin McCarthy, Marco Rubio, and Mitch McConnell are defending Trump against powerful indictments. Norm Ornstein expresses outrage at the moral cowardice displayed by Republican leaders in face of serious allegations.
Former Trump Officials Criticizing Trump
Former high-ranking officials under Trump's administration, including John Kelly, Mick Mulvaney, Bill Barr, and Mike Pompeo, have publicly criticized Trump's actions, raising concerns about his accountability and legality. This shift in stance from former allies adds weight to the severity of the accusations facing Trump.
National Security Concerns and Trump's Behavior
Norm Ornstein and David Rothkoff discuss various national security breaches and unethical behaviors exhibited by Trump during his presidency, including mishandling classified information, suspicious interactions with foreign entities, and potential compromises of American intelligence assets. They highlight the grave implications of such actions on national security.
Future Political Landscape and Threats to Democracy
Norm Ornstein and David Rothkoff delve into concerns about the future political landscape and potential threats to democracy. They discuss the rise of MAGA GOP, challenges posed by Republican candidates like Ron DeSantis and Glenn Youngkin, and the impact of wealthy donors supporting concerning agendas. The conversation explores the risks of Trumpism and the potential erosion of democratic values in the political sphere.
The lies and deflections from Republicans defending Trump have spun up the ire of "Words Matter" co-host Norm Ornstein. So in this episode he not only explains why but guest co-host David Rothkopf tries unsuccessfully to defuse his anger. Instead, both recount the facts surrounding the case for which Trump was arraigned this week and the likely cases to come and frankly, the outrage only grows. Join them to understand why it is fully justified.