Just Ask The Question Newsletter - 12.1.24
Trump nears a second term, Democrats continue infighting, and Global War escalates
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Just Ask the Press - Kash Patel, Charles Kushner, and Elon Musk, oh my!
In this episode of 'Just Ask the Press', host Brian Karem, along with national security expert Mark Zaid and editor John T. Bennett, delve into the week's significant political news. They discuss the controversial nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director, exploring his background and the implications for the rule of law. The conversation then shifts to Charles Kushner's appointment as ambassador to France, highlighting his criminal past and the political motivations behind his nomination. The episode emphasizes the potential impact on the media and law enforcement under the new administration. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the implications of the upcoming inauguration, focusing on the potential retaliation against whistleblowers and the legal preparations being made. They also delve into Elon Musk's controversial comments regarding treason and the broader political climate, highlighting the desensitization of the public to political turmoil and the potential consequences of this shift in perception.
American gratitude has no room for accountability
Let’s at least be thankful for the lull before the Trump storm
Peach and Blossom are thankful. As is usual on this purely American holiday, the president earlier this week pardoned the two aforementioned turkeys - sparing them from execution and dismemberment accompanied by a knife, fork and assorted side dishes with which many Ozempic-using Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.
Joe Biden worked the rope line on the South Lawn of the White House, cracking wise and joking with his eager supporters while brash young press aides wrangled the press eager to cover the moment. One press wrangler got particularly testy about entry, prompting one veteran reporter to ask “Are they going to fingerprint us too?” as they worked their way toward the president.
As Biden noted, it was his last time pardoning a couple of turkeys. You could take that several ways, but it was met with a couple of audible gasps from the back of the crowd of supporters, to which another reporter said words to the effect of “aren’t you the same guys that forced him out?” But it was said quietly, with reverence, and only nearby reporters chuckled as they heard it.
REVERSE SHOT - Hal Sparks
This week we take a look at talking heads protecting their own butts while comedian/activist Hal Sparks is looking for eye-opening legislation to curb disinformation on social media.
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The press obeys in advance
Donald Trump brings out the worst — and it’s going to get a lot worse
The rending of hair and gnashing of teeth from those who despise Donald Trump continues inside the Beltway and across the country two weeks after his election to a second presidential term. This week, the less-than-dapper Don continues to nominate members of his Cabinet in a seemingly unending cavalcade of circus performers and reality television stars…
Just Ask the Press - Trump to kill FOIA, The Press Act, and where is Kamala Harris?
In this episode of 'Just Ask the Press', host Brian Karem discusses the latest political developments with experts Mark Zaid and John T. Bennett. The conversation covers Donald Trump's controversial nomination for Attorney General, the implications of Pam Bondi's potential appointment, the future of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) under a second Trump administration, and the importance of the Press Act in protecting journalists' rights. The conversation delves into the complexities of journalism, particularly the use of confidential informants and the challenges faced by journalists in the Trump administration. It also discusses the Democrats' recent judicial appointments, the implications of the Vice President's absence during critical Senate votes, and anticipates the future of press relations under a potential Trump presidency.
Trump savors victory — but the storm is coming. Will the media stand up?
Trump's nominations are as bizarre as his policies. It's long past time for the craven media to do its job
On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump made his “victorious” return to the White House and shook hands with President Joe Biden.
A short time later, Trump nominated Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida as attorney general. No, that’s not a headline from The Onion, though it’s bound to be fuel for ongoing skits on “Saturday Night Live.” Seriously. Who talked Trump out of nominating “the late, great” Hannibal Lecter? But wait, there’s more: Former Democratic congresswoman (and 2020 presidential candidate) Tulsi Gabbard has been nominated as director of national intelligence — making her, perhaps, the biggest oxymoron of the many morons being nominated by Trump to fill out his new administration.
We are deep in darkness, before a four-year storm that, according to those Trump has already appointed to his staff, will be replete with violence against immigrants, overwhelming tariffs, profuse and criminal lies, the further fracturing of our country, a desecration of the Constitution and many other forms of villainy — all of which will be conveniently blamed on Joe Biden and the Democrats in an unending stream of calumnious statements backed up by Elon Musk on his de facto state media operation.
Meanwhile, as the Republicans are talking about eating cats and dogs, the Democrats are eating their own…
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