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Brian Beutler: Vibe Shift

2024/8/16
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Donald Trump's recent comments comparing the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Medal of Honor have sparked controversy. His remarks, made while honoring Miriam Adelson, implied that the civilian award is "better" because recipients don't suffer war injuries. This incident has resurfaced past allegations about Trump's disparaging remarks about veterans, raising questions about his respect for the military.
  • Trump's comparison of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the Medal of Honor drew criticism.
  • Trump's past comments about veterans have resurfaced.
  • Trump's favorability rating is currently high, but such incidents could negatively impact his standing.

Shownotes Transcript

Swapping out Biden for Kamala has been such a big mood boost that consumer confidence among Dems and independents is suddenly surging. Meanwhile, Trump keeps having Potemkin press conferences as a ploy to reclaim the narrative. Plus, Bond-style villains have made hating Project 2025 so easy, and the 'suckers and losers' guy again shows that he doesn't respect the troops. 

Brian Beutler joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.

*show notes: * Brian's piece on mass psychology) Tim's playlist )