Best of the Program | Guests: John Graves & Sen. Mike Lee | 4/23/24
Apr 23, 2024
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Attorney John Graves previews Glenn TV special on election security while Sen. Mike Lee warns about conflict with Russia. Topics include election vulnerabilities, school behaviors, parental advocacy in education reform, government spending critique, and presidential accountability.
Concerns raised over Ukraine aid impact on inflation and US domestic security.
Questions arise on executive overreach with student debt relief actions.
Deep dives
Concerns over Ukraine aid funding and implications on national security
Allocating $95 billion for Ukraine aid raises concerns about the economic impact, as borrowed funds contribute to inflation. With the US border security challenges and a mounting debt, critics question the need for additional aid to Ukraine while urging focus on domestic security. Proposals to include Ukraine in NATO are seen as provocative and potentially escalatory towards Russia, requiring careful consideration of the potential consequences and nuclear strategic implications.
Controversy over student debt relief and executive overreach
President's actions on student debt relief, including ignoring Supreme Court rulings, raise questions about executive overreach and abuse of discretionary power. Allocating funds, disregarding legal limitations, and benefiting affluent borrowers spark criticism and highlight the need for clear legislative guidance to prevent future misuse of executive authority, strengthening accountability in decision-making.
Impeachment considerations in response to executive branch overreach
Recent instances of executive branch overreach, including defiance of legal rulings and unilateral policy decisions, prompt discussions on the limits of presidential power and accountability mechanisms within the constitutional framework. While concerns over executive actions may align with historical grounds for impeachment, political realities and evolving standards present challenges in pursuing impeachment as a remedy for perceived abuses of power.
Legal battles against former President Trump in New York
Ongoing legal proceedings targeting former President Trump in New York are scrutinized as potentially politically motivated and a form of legal harassment. Criticism focuses on the selective prosecution aimed at prominent figures and the implications for future legal actions against political opponents. The complex legal case raises concerns about the misuse of legal processes and the impact on businesses and individuals under legal scrutiny.
Attorney John Graves joins to preview this week’s Glenn TV special, which will explore whether the 2024 election will be secure. Kjerstyn Pledger, a mom from Utah, joins to expose how “furry” culture has taken over her son’s middle school. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) joins to warn that if NATO lets Ukraine join, it would practically mean war against a nuclear Russia.