HasanAbi ISN'T THIS ILLEGAL???
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Oct 28, 2025 The show dives into the chilling revelation of a secret $130 million donation funding U.S. troops, raising questions about the legality of billionaires like Timothy Mellon financing military operations. It explores the implications of wealthy donors avoiding taxes while wielding political influence. The hosts break down the donation's impact on military spending, cover Mellon's controversial projects—including his fascination with Amelia Earhart—and mock right-wing media figures, providing a blend of serious political analysis and sharp humor.
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Billionaire Funding Undermines Democratic Control
- A private donor paying $130M to cover troop pay during a shutdown reveals a dangerous precedent.
- Hasanabi calls it 'literally illegal' and warns it moves the US toward a cyberpunk-style privatized state.
Donation Is Symbolically Large But Operationally Small
- $130 million buys only a tiny sliver of military operations compared to daily Pentagon spending.
- Hasanabi highlights how the donation covers roughly one hour of total Department of Defense spending.
Private Funding Creates Accountability Gaps
- The guest and Hasanabi express alarm that private wealth can substitute for public funding during political stalemates.
- They frame this as a precedent that wealthy donors could leverage policy influence without accountability.
