Some More News Even More News: Trump's Racism Somehow Reaches A New Low
Dec 5, 2025
The hosts dive deep into Donald Trump's latest cabinet meeting, highlighting his outrageous and racist comments about Somali-Americans. They also discuss footage of Trump dozing off, raising eyebrows about his health. The complexities of U.S. military actions in Venezuela come under scrutiny, especially regarding the troubling implications of double-tap strikes. Meanwhile, the fallout from Minnesota’s COVID-era fraud schemes is unpacked, alongside analysis of recent political shifts in the Tennessee congressional election. It's a whirlwind of sharp commentary and current events!
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President's Racist Rant Targets Somali Community
- Donald Trump launched an extended, overtly racist rant targeting Somali Americans and Ilhan Omar during a cabinet meeting.
- Cody Johnston and Katy Stoll describe it as blatant demagoguery aimed at stoking fear and scapegoating a whole community.
Fraud Case Exists But Doesn't Justify Scapegoating
- The Feeding Our Future scheme was a real, prosecuted COVID-era fraud with some defendants from the Somali diaspora.
- Hosts explain fraud happened widely but prosecutions show institutions worked, undermining racist generalizations.
Isolated Crimes Are Used To Attack Social Programs
- Political actors amplify isolated fraud to attack welfare programs and immigrant communities.
- Jonathan and Cody note this tactic aims to discredit social support broadly, not just punish criminals.