Former U.S. President Bill Clinton teams up with best-selling author James Patterson to delve into their political thriller, emphasizing the importance of humanizing characters in both fiction and politics. They discuss the absurdities of Trump's recent actions toward Iran and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. Clinton shares insights on Trump's policies while Jordan Klepper humorously critiques a military parade overshadowing a birthday celebration, highlighting the chaotic climate of American politics. The duo also stresses civic engagement as vital for democracy.
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Trump's Ambiguous War Messaging
Trump's approach to the Israel-Iran conflict is unclear, vacillating between war and ceasefire.
His inconsistent messaging fuels uncertainty about America's role in the conflict.
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MAGA Infighting on Iran Policy
Trump is at odds with his own party's anti-war voices like Tucker Carlson.
This intra-MAGA conflict reveals fractures over US foreign policy toward Iran.
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Pizza Deliveries Signal Military Action
Increased pizza deliveries near the Pentagon signal military preparation for conflict.
Such logistical details provide indirect clues about impending war efforts.
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The First Gentleman
James Patterson
Bill Clinton
Jordan Klepper dives into Trump’s Irish exit from Canada’s G7 Summit to explore a “better than a ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, and how Trump’s threats against Iran’s ayatollah started an intra-MAGA beef with Tucker Carlson. Plus, Michael Kosta finds a delicious way to capitalize on the situation in Iran.
Was Trump's parade a military celebration or a show of authoritarian power? Jordan Klepper hit the streets of Washington, D.C., to talk to MAGA during Trump's $45 million military parade. Klepper asks folks how they feel about DOGE cuts, the L.A. protests, and whether they showed up to celebrate the military or the president's birthday.
Best-selling co-authors Bill Clinton and James Patterson sit down with Jordan Klepper for a conversation about their new political thriller, “The First Gentleman,” their dynamic as creative collaborators, and how, after three books, they’ve learned that it’s better to humanize than demonize, both in fiction and politics. The former president offers his take on President Trump’s second-term policies, from the economy to deportations to involvement in the Middle East. Clinton and Patterson also emphasize the importance of participation and voting.
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