Trump Picks His VP, and Jack Smith's Election Interference, with Victor Davis Hanson and Jonathan Turley | Ep. 819
Jun 24, 2024
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Victor Davis Hanson discusses the stakes in the Trump-Biden debate, black voters' support for Trump, potential VP picks, and surge of crimes by illegal immigrants. Jonathan Turley talks about Trump trial controversies, attacks on free speech, and a newly revealed Pelosi video. Hanson explores debates on Scandinavia's role in WWII and NATO, strategies for debate, conservative attitudes towards Trump, and JD Vance's VP potential.
Trump hints at VP pick without disclosure, J.D. Vance emerges as contender.
MSNBC hosts criticized for biased language on illegal immigrant cases.
Discussion on gag order against Trump as election interference.
Emphasis on the importance of differentiating between legal and illegal immigrants.
Supreme Court highlighted for collaborative decision-making processes.
Deep dives
Biden Offers Protections for Undocumented Spouses and Minors
Biden announces legal protections for undocumented spouses, easing work visa processes for minors. This move aims to provide benefits to undocumented family members of lawful residents. This policy raises concerns about favoring those who break the law over legal immigrants seeking residency.
Tragic Murders and Rapes by Illegal Immigrants Spark Debate
Recent horrific crimes committed by illegal immigrants emphasize the consequences of open borders policy. Incidents like the murder of a 12-year-old girl in Houston by Venezuelan immigrants highlight the urgent need for border security. Tragic cases, including a 13-year-old victim in New York, demonstrate the gravity of illegal immigration issues.
Discussion on Terminology Concerning Illegal Immigrants
Debate arises over the use of the term 'illegal immigrant,' with some finding it offensive. Simone Sanders and Michael Steele are criticized for referring to murderers as 'illegal immigrants,' sparking a discussion on political correctness and language usage. The segment sheds light on differing perspectives regarding terminology in discussions on immigration.
Disconnect between Elite Pundits and Reality of Illegal Immigration
Elite pundits like Simone Sanders and Michael Steele showcase a disconnect from the reality of illegal immigration and its consequences. Their insistence on politically correct terminology highlights a detachment from the impact of immigration policies on affected communities. The segment underscores the growing divide between privileged pundits and those directly impacted by immigration issues.
The Complexity of Class Concerns and Political Betrayal
There is a sentiment highlighted in the podcast where individuals, similar to the white middle-class demographic, express feelings of being marginalized and let down by their elites, paralleling the Republican Romneys' treatment of the white deplorable class. This perception extends to the bicultural elite class being negatively portrayed for their perceived selfishness and lack of empathy, creating a divide fueled by differing class perspectives.
Debates on Immigration Terminology and Legal Status
The discourse delves into the contentious topic of immigration terminology, stressing the importance of distinguishing 'illegal immigrants' from 'legal immigrants.' The podcast asserts that the descriptor 'illegal' aligns with the lawfulness of one's immigration status, emphasizing the repercussions that individuals may face for being in the country unlawfully, particularly in the context of criminal actions linked to illegal presence.
Challenges to Free Speech Rights and Campus Culture
The podcast scrutinizes the current landscape of free speech rights in America, highlighting instances like Harvard Dean Lawrence Bobo's statement on sanctioning faculty members criticizing university leadership as a concerning precedent for restricting dissent. The discussion expands to higher education settings, where a shift towards ideological conformity and intolerance of opposing views is identified, impacting students' exposure to diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of censorship.
The Nuanced Dynamics of Supreme Court Decisions
An enlightening perspective on the Supreme Court's functioning is presented, emphasizing that the majority of cases are handled without ideological divides, showcasing a cohesive approach in reaching consensual decisions. Despite the attention on divisive issues, the court demonstrates a propensity to collaborate and achieve unanimity in addressing a wide array of legal matters, highlighting the strength and integrity of its broader decision-making processes.
Insights on January 6th, Free Speech, and Obstruction Charges
The podcast engages with the multifaceted aspects of the January 6th events, navigating the thin line between conduct and protected speech in legal ramifications. The discussion underscores the complexities of charging individuals with obstruction of official proceedings and sedition, advocating for a balanced approach that safeguards speech rights while addressing criminal activities. Notably, the narration accentuates the Supreme Court's role in reevaluating significant legal challenges, such as immunity claims and domestic violence-related restrictions on firearms ownership.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Victor Davis Hanson, author of "The End of Everything,” to discuss the major stakes in Thursday's debate between Trump and Biden, what is on the line for both candidates, how Trump should handle the moment, the latest on the 2024 polling, black voters still supporting Trump in record numbers, Trump saying he's made his VP pick already but not revealing who it is, why J.D. Vance is a frontrunner despite his previous criticisms of Trump, the positives Marco Rubio and Doug Burgum could bring to the ticket, the surge of violent crimes against young girls by illegal immigrants, the left and media playing down the severity of the crisis and MSNBC laughing about one of the cases, one MSNBC host refusing to use the term "illegal" to describe a criminal, and more. Then Jonathan Turley, author of "The Indispensable Right," joins to discuss Jack Smith pushing to put a gag order on Trump in the Florida case, the way a gag order of Trump is akin to election interference, the unconstitutionality of gag orders in the first place, the absurdity of the New York business records trial, the ongoing attacks on the Florida Trump case Judge Aileen Cannon, whether Jack Smith could get booted from the case, how the attacks on free speech relate to January 6, a newly revealed video showing Nancy Pelosi admitting responsibility for the January 6 riot, whether the video was suppressed for so long, the attacks on free speech in America, and more.
