Podcast Summary
UK Election Campaigning: Boris Johnson criticized Labour for potential tax increases and accused Nigel Farage of being a 'Kremlin crawler', while Lloyd Doggett called for Biden to withdraw due to concerns about his fitness, but Democratic strategist downplayed the comments and Supreme Court ruled that presidents have immunity from criminal prosecution for official actions.
The final day of campaigning in the UK general election saw Boris Johnson making a last-ditch effort to prevent a Labour victory, which is currently leading in the polls. Johnson criticized Labour for potential tax increases and accused Nigel Farage of being a "Kremlin crawler." In the US, Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett became the first to call for President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, citing concerns about his fitness following a faltering debate performance. However, a Democratic strategist downplayed Doggett's comments, emphasizing the strong support for Biden and Kamala Harris among the majority of voters. In legal news, the judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial has delayed sentencing from July to September, and the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have immunity from criminal prosecution for official actions taken while in office.
French Politics, Royal Week: Marine Le Pen's National Rally won big in French elections, sparking accusations of administrative coup d'etat, while the Royal Family celebrated Scottish culture during Royal Week
The political landscape in France is undergoing significant changes following the first round of snap parliamentary elections. Marine Le Pen's National Rally won an unprecedented victory, and the President Emmanuel Macron's office urged her to keep calm amid accusations of administrative coup d'etat through state official appointments. This comes as parties have been forming alliances to prevent a far-right government. Elsewhere, the Royal Family started the traditional Royal Week in Scotland to celebrate Scottish culture, achievements, and community. Meanwhile, Hollywood screenwriter Robert Town, known for his work on films like "Chinatown," "Bonnie & Clyde," and "The Godfather," passed away at the age of 89.