The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Dodges Epstein by Attacking Obama, Dropping MLK Files & Trying To Change Coke | Rob Franklin
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Jul 23, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Rob Franklin, a fiction and poetry writer known for his novel 'Great Black Hope,' joins to explore profound themes of race, class, and identity. They discuss the journey of the main character, Smith, emphasizing the complexities of respectability politics. The chat also humorously touches on the unpredictable nature of life and the societal expectations surrounding it. Meanwhile, topical laughs emerge from Trump's bizarre distractions involving Ghislaine Maxwell and his quips about Obama and MLK, blending insight with levity.
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Trump's Distraction Tactics Fail
- Donald Trump deploys distractions like blaming Obama and releasing unrelated files to divert attention from the Epstein files.
- These tactics only increase public interest and suspicion about the Epstein investigation.
Revealed: Trump's Health Issues
- Trump's health updates reveal chronic venous insufficiency, contradicting prior claims of perfect health.
- Visible symptoms like bruises and swelling suggest declining medical condition haven't been previously acknowledged.
MLK Files Used as Distraction
- Trump's release of MLK assassination files is a distraction overshadowed by demands to release Epstein files.
- Bernice King publicly challenged Trump to be transparent about the Epstein records.