Trump federally indicted on at least 7 counts
The David Pakman Show - June 9, 2023
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TRUMP INDICTED UNDER ESPIONAGE ACT, 7+ COUNTS
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for the second time, this time on federal criminal charges. He will be arrested and booked in Miami on Tuesday. Trump is facing seven charges, including making false statements, conspiracy to obstruct, and willfully retaining documents in violation of the Espionage Act. This makes him the first US president, former or sitting, to be indicted on federal charges. The charges stem from the classified documents that were found in boxes at his Mar-a-Lago resort in South Florida during a raid by federal agents. Trump has maintained his innocence and has dismissed the case as a hoax. It is important to note that this federal indictment is separate from the ongoing state charges in New York and the federal investigation into Trump's role in inciting the January 6th Capitol riots. Additional state charges in Georgia are also possibly coming this summer over his alleged election meddling. These developments mark historic days in the United States, and hopefully, Trump will finally be held somewhat accountable for his years of wrongdoing.
WOW: Ron DeSantis approval COLLAPSES, anti-woke in freefall
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is plummeting in the approval ratings, casting doubt on his political aspirations. With a dismal net approval rating of -19, DeSantis is facing widespread disapproval, as a mere 36% of the population supports him while a staggering 55% express their dissatisfaction. Particularly troubling is his declining popularity among women, African-Americans, and Hispanics in Florida. The anti-woke movement, championed by DeSantis, has suffered setbacks. Florida's ban on gender-affirming care was blocked, Tennessee's anti-drag bill failed, and support for gay marriage is at an all-time-high. Moreover, DeSantis faces a formidable rival in Donald Trump, who won Florida in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. The extent to which DeSantis can salvage his campaign remains uncertain, but the current landscape does not bode well for his presidential ambitions.
From yesterday’s show:
Televangelist demagogue Pat Robertson dead at 93
Televangelist Pat Robertson, who played a significant role in blending religion with Republican politics, has passed away at the age of 93. Robertson was the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network and hosted the popular television show, the 700 Club, for over 50 years. While his death is acknowledged with respect to his loved ones, Robertson undoubtedly had a damaging impact on the country and the world. He was associated with efforts to infuse religiosity into civil government, creating a Christian version of Sharia law within the Republican Party. One notable example is his vehement opposition to the Equality Act, warning that it would bring God's judgment upon the nation. Robertson's controversial beliefs extended to deeming various things as demonic, including secondhand sweaters, yoga, Harry Potter, and even sometimes babies. Robertson’s legacy is a negative one, but his outlandish takes on topics like this will surely be missed.
From yesterday’s show:
CNN in shambles, new CEO Chris Licht fired after total collapse
CNN has fired its CEO, Chris Licht, after a tumultuous year marked by declining viewership, programming blunders, and internal strife. Licht's mission was to make CNN more appealing to all sides of the political spectrum, but his approach of trying to court Republicans and reduce opinion commentary did not resonate with the audience. One of the major missteps by Licht was the recent Trump town hall, which was widely criticized for being a softball platform for the former president. Ratings were already on the decline by the time Licht took over at the network but got worse under his tenure. It remains to see what the next pivot will be for CNN. What could potentially work for the network is investing in quality journalism, diverse voices, and innovative formats rather than just trying to balance left and right-wing opinions. Despite criticisms of the cable news model, there is a desire for more media diversity, and CNN's future success will depend on its ability to adapt to the changing landscape.
More on the show:
-- Donald Trump responds to news of his indictment on Truth Social
-- Fox News host Mark Levin throws a temper tantrum over news that Donald Trump has been federally indicted
-- Caller talks about pronouns and trans issues
-- Caller discusses the right-wing culture war
-- Caller wants to know who is to blame for Ron DeSantis's rise to prominence
-- Caller wonders if Trump can win the general election
-- Caller asks what the other Republican candidates are thinking by running against Trump
-- Caller wonders how long the right-wing culture war will go on for
-- Caller asks if Hillary Clinton would have won in 2016 if she was a man
-- The Friday Feedback segment
-- On the Bonus Show: Mark Meadows testifies before special counsel, DeSantis's approval rating collapses, and much more...
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I am writing about Tresa’s comment concerning the practice of introducing oneself with pronouns, and whether this is “going overboard” because there may be no transgender person in the room.
I live in Ohio and have a younger transgender relative. I have been active in promoting a support group and other services for transgender youth, so I know hundreds of them. I can tell you that what I hear from transgender people is that beginning a meeting with introductions that include pronouns is in fact relevant. It signals that the people present are expected to make that meeting a trans-friendly space, and that at least most are willing to do so.
I have never heard from someone who is trying to decide which pronouns to use that it’s hard to be part of a meeting where pronouns are included in introductions. What I hear is that the in general they are grateful for the chance to try out using different pronouns.
I personally don’t particularly like the awkwardness of introducing myself with pronouns. However, I consider it a small discomfort compared to the larger goal of helping a minority group become more fully integrated into our larger society.