cover of episode Matt Gaetz WITHDRAWS as AG, and Biden Escalates Russia-Ukraine War in Final Weeks, with Andrew Klavan and Jeffrey Sachs | Ep. 950

Matt Gaetz WITHDRAWS as AG, and Biden Escalates Russia-Ukraine War in Final Weeks, with Andrew Klavan and Jeffrey Sachs | Ep. 950

2024/11/21
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Key Insights

Why did The View face backlash for their coverage of Matt Gaetz?

The View's coverage of Matt Gaetz included allegations of child trafficking and underage sex, which were legally dubious and not supported by the Department of Justice's investigation that closed without charges.

How did Andrew Klavan view Trump's cabinet picks?

Andrew Klavan saw Trump's cabinet picks as necessary to clean out corrupt and incompetent departments, despite their controversial pasts, given the left's history of hypocrisy and the need for drastic change.

Why did Andrew Klavan believe Trump's victory was significant?

Klavan believed Trump's victory was significant because it broke the left's communication machine that had been silencing dissent and spreading lies, exposing their hypocrisy and arrogance.

What was the significance of Mike Johnson's hesitation on the transgender issue?

Mike Johnson's hesitation reflected the power the left had wielded to create a false construct around gender identity, which was now crumbling due to Trump's victory, showing the shift in public perception and political will.

Why did Jeffrey Sachs criticize Biden's decision to escalate the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Sachs criticized Biden's decision because it was reckless and could lead to nuclear escalation, given Russia's perception of U.S. missiles in Ukraine as an attack on their national security, and because it contradicted previous Pentagon assessments that such a move was dangerous.

How does Jeffrey Sachs view the potential for peace between the U.S. and Russia?

Sachs believes peace is possible if the U.S. acknowledges Russia's legitimate security concerns and stops pushing NATO expansion towards Russia's borders, allowing for a neutral Ukraine and a de-escalation of tensions.

Why did Jussie Smollett's conviction get overturned?

Smollett's conviction was overturned because the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the state was bound by a previous non-prosecution agreement, which Smollett's lawyers argued violated his Fifth Amendment rights.

How did Andrew Klavan explain the radical feminists' response to Trump's victory?

Klavan explained that radical feminists' response was a result of their isolation from opposing viewpoints, leading them to believe half the country hated them, which fueled their extreme reactions and self-hatred.

What was the main point of contention in Nancy Mace's debate with Liz Landers over transgender athletes?

The main point of contention was whether allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports was fair and safe, with Mace arguing it was not and Landers questioning if it posed a real danger, despite evidence to the contrary.

Why did Matt Gaetz withdraw his nomination for Attorney General?

Gaetz withdrew his nomination due to concerns over an impending House ethics report that could be damaging, and because he lacked the necessary support from Republican senators to secure confirmation.

Chapters

Discussion on the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as Trump's nominee for Attorney General, the allegations against him, and the broader implications for Trump's administration.
  • Matt Gaetz withdrew due to potential distractions from the Trump-Vance transition.
  • Allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor were a significant factor.
  • Trump's need to clean out the DOJ and find a loyalist who can navigate Senate confirmation.

Shownotes Transcript

Megyn Kelly is joined by The Daily Wire's Andrew Klavan, host of The Andrew Klavan Show, to talk about "The View" struggling to deal with Trump's massive victory, Sunny Hostin forced to read a legal message about their outrageous Matt Gaetz coverage, CNN trying to play down Trump's mandate, the fallout from Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough's highly publicized meeting with Donald Trump, "Morning Joe" seeing their ratings taking a dive, their attempts to spin the reaction in their favor, the breaking news about the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, the behind-the-scenes reasons for his exit, the salacious new reporting starting to leak out now, the news that Jussie Smollett’s conviction has been overturned, what's really behind the ruling, the wild and ridiculous story five years ago, and more. Then Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs joins to talk about the Biden administration’s controversial decision to further escalate the Russia-Ukraine as a lame duck president, the potential risks this action has for the U.S., how Biden’s handling of the war reflects broader failures in his foreign policy, if Trump and Vance could really end the Russia-Ukraine war on day one the new administration, the opportunities Biden missed the past few years that could have ended the war already, and more.

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