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— On the Show
— Sarah Matthews, former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary, joins us in a Substack Live to discuss Donald Trump’s health cover-ups, the Susie Wiles Vanity Fair controversy, and the challenges of working in his press office
— White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles describes Donald Trump as impulsive, dismissive of details, tolerant of Elon Musk’s drug use, and prone to behavior she admits caused harm
— Karoline Leavitt deflects questions about Susie Wiles by attacking reporters instead of disputing facts, revealing the administration cannot credibly contradict its own insider’s statements
— Karoline Leavitt repeats demonstrably false claims about jobs data and Trump’s record while insisting context excuses objectively incorrect statements
— Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth admits the Pentagon will not release footage of the second strike’s aftermath on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat, withholding evidence that could clarify whether U.S. forces committed a prohibited double tap
— Donald Trump’s inability to respond appropriately to Robert Reiner’s tragic death, contrasted with his past behavior, signals possible cognitive decline
— Rep. Don Bacon, Republican from Nebraska, publicly criticizes Donald Trump’s Rob Reiner post as ugly and beneath the presidency, signaling growing concern inside the GOP
— Jessica Tarlov cites labor data showing weak job growth, rising unemployment, and elevated youth joblessness, collapsing Fox News claims of a strong Trump economy
— On the Bonus Show: 30% of Republicans support bombing the city from Aladdin, Elon Musk nears a $1 trillion net worth, Candace Owens’s audience begins turning on her after meeting with Erika Kirk, and much more…
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