Podcast Summary
Shadow Government: Ronna McDaniel's comments indicate that the Trump team sees themselves as a 'shadow government', exerting influence despite being out of power, highlighting political tensions and divided allegiances.
Ronna McDaniel, the Republican National Committee chairperson and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, believes that Trump is already leading the country, even before he officially regains the presidency. She made this statement during an interview, expressing her confidence in Trump's ability to influence the country's direction despite Biden's current presidency. McDaniel's comments were not a slip of the tongue, but rather an indication of the Trump team's perspective on their role in governance. They view Trump's public criticisms and rallies as equivalent to running the country. This perception of a "shadow government" in waiting highlights the ongoing political tensions and the divided allegiances within the American political landscape.
Trump associates returning to power: Indicted or convicted Trump associates like Jeff Clark, Steve Bannon, Mike Roman, Stephen Miller, and Rudy Giuliani could potentially return to power if Trump regains the presidency, raising concerns for accountability and justice.
If Donald Trump regains the presidency, many of the same individuals who were involved in controversial actions during his previous term and have faced legal consequences are poised for a return to power. These individuals include indicted or convicted figures like Jeff Clark, Steve Bannon, Mike Roman, Stephen Miller, and Rudy Giuliani. The potential re-emergence of these figures, some of whom have lost their professional licenses, could be a source of concern for those seeking accountability and justice. Additionally, Judge Aileen Cannon, currently presiding over the Mar-a-Lago case, could potentially leave the bench to represent Trump or hold a position within the Department of Justice.
Presidential powers: The U.S. Constitution grants the power and authority of the presidency solely to the person holding the office, not to former presidents or candidates.
Former presidents or candidates for office do not have the authority to conduct foreign policy or run the government under the U.S. Constitution. Lara Trump's statement that Donald Trump is already running the government is a treasonous lie. The power and authority of the presidency belong solely to the person holding the office, not to those who have previously or are yet to be elected. The Biden administration has made significant strides in areas such as energy policy, infrastructure investment, and social safety net improvements, among others. It's crucial to recognize the importance of a legitimate and functioning presidency, as demonstrated by Secretary of State Antony Blinken's successful management of international conflicts.
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Trump's plans for power return: Despite ongoing legal issues, Trump plans to reinstate associates and enact policies of retribution and retaliation in a potential new term, while voters should focus on candidates' morals, values, and accomplishments when considering poverty, social security, social safety net, women's rights, reproductive rights, voting rights, immigration rights, infrastructure, defense, and justice.
The political landscape is dominated by the ongoing legal issues surrounding former President Donald Trump, who has faced indictments and convictions of those around him, while the Biden administration continues to make strides. Trump's alleged plans for a return to power involve reinstating his associates and implementing policies of retribution and retaliation for the first three years of a potential new term. Amidst this, it's crucial for voters to consider the morals, values, and accomplishments of candidates when making decisions about poverty, social security, social safety net, women's rights, reproductive rights, voting rights, immigration rights, infrastructure, defense, and justice. By reflecting on these issues and aligning them with a preferred candidate, voters can make an informed decision based on their priorities.
Consequences of Voting: Consider the broader implications of your vote, including potential outcomes and consequences, key issues like the Supreme Court, and the competence of the candidate and their team. No candidate is perfect, but the alternative can have serious consequences.
The speaker is encouraging voters to consider the broader implications of their vote beyond individual candidate performances or personal preferences. Using the examples of Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, the speaker highlights the importance of looking at the potential outcomes and consequences of electing a particular candidate. The speaker also emphasizes the significance of key issues such as the Supreme Court and the competence of the candidate and their team. The speaker also reminds us that no candidate is perfect and that the alternative to a less-than-ideal candidate can have serious and detrimental consequences. The speaker also references the importance of voting, regardless of the candidate's debate performance. The speaker also mentions that even presidents like Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan, who had subpar debate performances, were still elected and served effectively. The speaker concludes by acknowledging the unusual debate schedule and encouraging voters to focus on the bigger picture.
Presidential debates: Historically, presidential debates early in an election cycle have had significant impact on election outcomes. Candidates who performed poorly in their first debates have not been elected, while those who overcame challenges went on to win.
While some people may believe that the outcome of debates early in an election cycle doesn't matter, history has shown that this is not always the case. Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama both faced significant challenges in their first debates against their opponents, yet went on to win the elections. However, the candidate who performed poorly in those debates (Walter Mondale and Mitt Romney, respectively) were ultimately not elected. Therefore, it's crucial not to underestimate the importance of the upcoming debates between the current presidential candidates, as the outcome could have a significant impact on the election. Lara Trump's statement that Donald Trump is already president should serve as a wake-up call to ensure that the right candidate is elected in November. For those interested in following the intersection of law and politics, Michael Popok's podcast, "Legal AF," airs every Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern time on the Midas Touch network and various audio podcast platforms. Your engagement and support help keep the show running.