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John Kelly's Trump Bombshell

2024/10/23
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Key Insights

Why did John Kelly confirm that Trump praised Hitler's generals?

Kelly confirmed hearing Trump praise Hitler's generals to highlight Trump's admiration for authoritarian figures.

How does Sherrod Brown plan to win over Trump voters in Ohio?

Brown focuses on fighting for workers and standing up to interest groups, emphasizing his record of supporting workers' rights.

What is Kamala Harris's strategy for the final two weeks of the campaign?

Harris is focusing on high-profile rallies with Obama, Eminem, and Bruce Springsteen, and addressing key issues like abortion rights.

Why did Barack Obama rap at a campaign event?

Obama rapped to make the event more engaging and to reach younger voters, leveraging his popularity and charisma.

How does Sherrod Brown address the issue of immigration in his campaign?

Brown ties immigration to economic issues, emphasizing corporate greed and the need for comprehensive solutions, including addressing fentanyl trafficking.

Chapters

Discussion on John Kelly's revelation that Trump praised Hitler and his potential fascist tendencies, and how this impacts the election.
  • John Kelly confirms Trump praised Hitler.
  • Trump's admiration for dictators and authoritarian figures.
  • Concerns about Trump's potential use of military force against domestic opponents.

Shownotes Transcript

Donald Trump's former chief of staff, John Kelly, goes on the record about Trump praising Hitler, meeting the "definition of a fascist," and the "disturbing" idea of using the military against domestic opponents. Dan and MSNBC's Alex Wagner break down how damaging this might be for Trump, and how Kamala Harris is trying to use it to her advantage. Plus, they look at the Harris campaign's message and strategy in the final two weeks, including rallies with Barack Obama, Eminem, and Bruce Springsteen. Then, Jon talks with Senator Sherrod Brown about his must-win race in Ohio.