Key Insights
Why did Liz Cheney compare Trump to an untrustworthy babysitter?
Cheney argued that if someone wouldn't trust Trump to watch their kids, they shouldn't trust him with the nuclear codes.
Why did Cynthia Erivo criticize the fan-made Wicked poster?
Erivo found the poster offensive and degrading, feeling it obscured her character's eyes and was reminiscent of a meme that asked, 'Is your pussy green?'
Why did Elon Musk's canvassers face scrutiny?
Up to a quarter of door knocks registered by Musk's America PAC in Arizona and Nevada were reportedly fake, with canvassers allegedly lying about the number of houses they visited.
Why did Eric Larson find the period leading up to the Civil War timely?
Larson saw parallels between the political discord and secessionist rhetoric of the 1860s and the events leading up to January 6th, 2021.
Why did Trump's visit to McDonald's cause controversy?
Trump's visit involved him pretending to work at the fry station without proper hygiene attire, and he made false claims about Kamala Harris's work history at McDonald's.
Chapters
- Trump's lack of trustworthiness is compared to babysitting scenarios.
- Past presidents like Rutherford B. Hayes are mentioned as more reliable figures.
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