Trump Unloads on No Kings
Summary
The hosts condemn Trump's divisive rhetoric, the reckless Marine Corps artillery demonstration, and the politicization of federal agencies for targeting perceived enemies. They also analyze the precarious state of US foreign policy in Venezuela, Ukraine, and Gaza. Later, Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner addresses his controversial Reddit posts and a false "Nazi tattoo" accusation, sharing his journey of military disillusionment and his vision for reforming the Democratic Party.Episode description
After millions rally at No Kings protests, Donald Trump posts an AI-generated video of himself wearing a crown, spraying poop from a fighter jet onto the crowds below. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss how far we've fallen and then get into the news, including the political prosecution of John Bolton, Trump's threat to send troops to another California city, and the prospects for peace in Ukraine, war in Venezuela, and the breakdown of the Gaza peace deal. Then, Tommy sits down with Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, to discuss his recently resurfaced Reddit comments and the disillusionment he experienced after returning from Afghanistan.
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