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DOJ & FBI LAWYERING UP In Fear Of Trump And Gaetz Prosecutions w/Andrew Wilson

2024/11/19
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Key Insights

Why are DOJ and FBI officials lawyering up in anticipation of potential prosecutions from Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump?

Officials are concerned about potential prosecutions due to the belief that many of these individuals committed crimes and investigations may prove it. The selection of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General signals a determination to tightly control the Justice Department and prosecute adversaries.

Why did Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski visit Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago?

They met with Trump to reopen lines of communication and improve their ratings, which had plummeted to 28,000 viewers in the key demo.

Why are CNN and MSNBC facing layoffs and declining ratings?

Their ratings have collapsed as they overplayed their anti-Trump narrative, and the public has shifted away from their content. The media landscape has changed, and they haven't adapted effectively.

Why is Twitch experiencing an adpocalypse affecting streamers' ad revenue?

The reduction in ad revenue is linked to polarizing political content on the platform, particularly from streamers like Hasan Piker, who has faced criticism for promoting anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Why did the New York Times fact-check RFK Jr.'s claim about popular breakfast cereal, and what was the outcome?

The New York Times initially fact-checked RFK Jr.'s claim that U.S. versions of Fruit Loops contain more artificial ingredients than Canadian versions, stating he was wrong. However, the ingredient list showed the U.S. version does contain more artificial dyes and preservatives, leading to a stealth edit and a correction.

Chapters

The discussion revolves around the DOJ and FBI officials lawyering up in anticipation of potential prosecutions by Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump. The hosts debate whether this is a justified response or a sign of guilt.
  • DOJ and FBI officials are lawyering up due to potential prosecutions by Matt Gaetz and Donald Trump.
  • The right believes many of these individuals committed crimes, which could be proven with investigations.
  • Trump's appearance at UFC 309 was met with thunderous applause, signaling a shift in public sentiment.

Shownotes Transcript

Tim, Phil, & Raymond are joined by Andrew Wilson to discuss the DOJ & FBI lawyering up out of fear of prosecution from Matt Gaetz & Trump, The View furious over Morning Joe visiting Trump, CNN planning layoffs and telling employees to stop obsessing over Trump, and the arrival of the Twitch ad apocalypse.

Andrew Wilson is a political commentator and host of The Crucible, a debate-focused platform known for discussing controversial and philosophical topics.

Hosts: 

Tim @Timcast (everywhere)

Phil @PhilThatRemains (X)

Raymond @RaymondGStanley (X)

Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere)

Guest:

Andrew Wilson @The_Crucible (YouTube)

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