Letters from an American January 22, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025 The podcast dives into the controversial pardons from Trump's administration for January 6th rioters, exploring their family impacts and the rollback of diversity initiatives. It also discusses Trump's recent political strategies, including funding suspensions tied to key acts and his provocative claims about Russia and Ukraine. Additionally, it highlights the tension within tech, particularly during a significant AI investment event, and examines the challenges Trump faces in pushing his legislative agenda amid party discord and pressure on the Justice Department.
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January 6th Pardons
- Trump pardoned all January 6th rioters, including those who attacked police.
- One pardoned rioter, Jackson Reffitt, now fears for his life after testifying against his father.
DEI Reversal
- Trump reversed DEI initiatives, halting federal programs and revoking executive orders dating back to 1965.
- He froze active civil rights cases and ordered no new filings.
Federal Agency Crackdown
- Trump's administration threatened federal employees who don't report colleagues defying DEI purge orders.
- They also halted health advisories and scientific reports from the HHS, CDC, and NIH.