🚨 Obama aide drops BAD NEWS on Marjorie Taylor Greene
Summary
TLDRIn a recent discussion, the host of 'Pod Save America' and 'Pod Save the World', Tommy Vietor, addresses the passage of the $95 billion foreign aid bill, emphasizing its critical importance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite opposition from far-right Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene, the bill's signing by President Biden signals a commitment to support Ukraine against Russian aggression. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of a TikTok ban on the youth demographic, the political implications of Donald Trump's legal challenges, and the importance of supporting progressive media outlets amidst the current political climate. The discussion underscores the significance of continued support for Ukraine, the potential fallout from Trump's legal issues, and the need for reliable information sources in today's complex media landscape.
Takeaways
- 🎙️ Tommy VOR, host of 'Pod Save America' and 'Pod Save the World', discusses the importance of supporting progressive media outlets.
- 🏆 'Pod Save the World' won the Webby Award for Best News Podcast, highlighting the show's recognition in the industry.
- 💰 The $95 billion foreign aid bill, signed by President Biden, will provide support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amidst opposition from certain political figures.
- 🚫 Despite Marjorie Taylor Greene's opposition, the bill's passage indicates a potential weakening of her influence within her party.
- 🤝 There's an unexpected alignment between Trump and Speaker Johnson on the foreign aid bill, suggesting internal party dynamics.
- 🔫 The aid to Ukraine is crucial for their defense capabilities, with the ability to counteract Russian military advances and save civilian lives.
- 💣 The bill's funding is a temporary measure, possibly lasting until the 2024 election, after which the nature of support could change depending on the administration.
- 📉 Trump's loss of votes to Nikki Haley, who had already dropped out, signals potential weaknesses in his support base.
- 🔍 The primary election results contrast sharply with national polls, indicating a possible shift in voter sentiment against Trump.
- 🚨 A potential legal challenge could arise if the TikTok divestment bill becomes law, affecting the app's availability in the U.S.
- 👎 The possibility of TikTok falling under the control of a potentially harmful entity raises concerns about the platform's future.
Q & A
What was the significance of the $95 billion foreign aid bill that was passed and signed into law by President Biden?
-The $95 billion foreign aid bill is significant because it provides financial support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. It is aimed at assisting Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, bolstering military capabilities, and supporting civilian infrastructure.
How did the opposition from Marjorie Taylor Greene and far-right Republicans affect the passing of the foreign aid bill?
-Despite significant opposition from Marjorie Taylor Greene and other far-right Republicans, the foreign aid bill passed both chambers of Congress. This suggests that the support for assisting Ukraine and other allies outweighed the influence of the opposition.
What was the impact of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to support the aid to Ukraine?
-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to support the aid to Ukraine was pivotal. It demonstrated her commitment to the defense of Ukraine against Russian aggression, despite potential political risks. Her support likely influenced other members of Congress to vote in favor of the bill.
How did the passing of the foreign aid bill affect Marjorie Taylor Greene's political standing?
-The passing of the foreign aid bill despite Marjorie Taylor Greene's opposition may have weakened her political standing. It could be perceived as a sign of her lacking influence within her own party on key issues.
What was the immediate announcement made by President Biden after signing the foreign aid bill?
-Immediately after signing the foreign aid bill, President Biden announced that $1 billion would be allocated to Ukraine. This funding is intended to provide critical support for the country's defense.
What are the practical implications of the $1 billion aid to Ukraine for the ongoing war?
-The $1 billion aid to Ukraine will enable the country to defend its cities and military positions more effectively. It will help replenish supplies, particularly in terms of ammunition, and potentially save lives by providing the means to counter heavy bombardment and protect civilian infrastructure.
Is the $95 billion aid package sufficient to ensure a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine?
-The $95 billion aid package is not expected to be enough for Ukraine to win the war or bring it to an immediate end. However, it is sufficient to allow Ukraine to continue defending itself for the foreseeable future, at least until the next U.S. presidential election.
What was the outcome of the Pennsylvania primary for Donald Trump?
-Donald Trump won the Pennsylvania primary, but he lost a significant number of votes to Nikki Haley, who had dropped out of the race weeks prior. This suggests potential weaknesses in Trump's support base.
How might the potential banning of TikTok in the U.S. impact young users and their perception of President Biden?
-Young users who rely on TikTok for entertainment or business may blame President Biden for the app's potential ban, which could affect their perception of his administration. However, the situation is complex, and some parents might support the ban for various reasons.
What are the possible outcomes if the U.S. government decides to divest from TikTok?
-If the U.S. government decides to divest from TikTok, the app could either be sold to a U.S.-based company, forming a domestic subsidiary, or ByteDance, the Chinese owner, could decide to pull out of the U.S. market entirely.
How might the situation with TikTok reflect on the broader issue of social media influence on democracy?
-The potential divestment from TikTok raises concerns about who controls influential social media platforms and their algorithms. It highlights the balance between national security, freedom of expression, and the potential for manipulation of public opinion.
Outlines
🎙️ Podcast Collaboration and Foreign Aid Discussion
The host of the video is joined by Tommy VOR, the host of 'Pod Save America' and 'Pod Save the World,' to discuss various political topics. They touch on the recent Webby award won by 'Pod Save the World' and the importance of supporting progressive media. The conversation then shifts to the foreign aid bill that has passed, allocating $95 billion to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Despite opposition from Marjorie Taylor Greene and other far-right Republicans, the bill was signed into law by President Biden. The discussion highlights the impact of the bill on the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing the critical support it provides to the Ukrainian military and the potential political implications for figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and former President Trump.
👍 Trump's Primary Vote Share and its Implications
The dialogue continues with an analysis of Donald Trump's recent victory in the Pennsylvania primary, where he notably lost a significant number of votes to Nikki Haley, who had already dropped out of the race. This unusual occurrence prompts a discussion on the potential weaknesses in Trump's support base and the broader political landscape. The speakers also delve into the tight polling numbers nationally and the disconnect with primary election results, suggesting that the general election in November is highly unpredictable. The potential impact of Trump being labeled a convicted felon before the election is also considered, with speculation on how this might sway undecided or soft Republican voters.
🚫 TikTok's Future in the US and its Political Ramifications
The conversation addresses the potential banning of TikTok in the US as part of a broader $95 billion aid package. The implications of such a ban are discussed, including the possibility of a legal challenge by TikTok and the two likely outcomes: a divestment resulting in a US-based subsidiary or the withdrawal of TikTok from the US market. Concerns are raised about who might control TikTok if it were to be divested, with mentions of potential buyers like Steve Mnuchin, former Treasury Secretary under Trump. The potential negative impact on young users and content creators who have built a following on the platform is acknowledged, as well as the political blame game that could ensue, with Trump attempting to assign responsibility for the ban to Biden.
📱 The Impact of Social Media Bans on Society and Politics
The final paragraph discusses the broader issue of social media bans, comparing the potential TikTok ban in the US to China's bans on American social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The speakers ponder the fairness of such reciprocal actions and the potential consequences for democracy. They also express empathy for TikTok users who may be negatively affected by a ban and hope for a positive resolution that doesn't involve the platform falling into the hands of unscrupulous individuals. The host invites viewers to subscribe to 'Pod Save America' for reliable information during the election cycle and provides a link for viewers' convenience.
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Keywords
💡Pod Save America
💡Webby Award
💡Foreign Aid Bill
💡Marjorie Taylor Greene
💡Ukraine Conflict
💡NATO
💡Donald Trump
💡TikTok Ban
💡Election Denial
💡Primary Elections
💡Trump Indictments
Highlights
Tommy VOR, host of pod save America and pod save the world, discusses the recent Webby award for best news podcast.
The $95 billion foreign aid bill passed, despite opposition from Marjorie Taylor Greene and far-right Republicans.
The bill's passage is seen as a blow to Marjorie Taylor Greene's influence within the Republican party.
Speaker Johnson's decision to support the bill, despite political risks, is credited for the aid reaching Ukraine.
The immediate allocation of $1 billion to Ukraine upon the bill's signing is expected to provide critical defense support.
The aid package may not be sufficient for Ukraine to win the war but will allow them to continue defending themselves.
The potential impact of a Trump-led or Republican-led government on future aid to Ukraine post-2024 election.
Donald Trump's primary win in Pennsylvania with a significant number of votes going to Nikki Haley, who had dropped out.
Discussion on the tight polling numbers nationally and the discrepancy with primary election results for Trump.
The possibility of Trump being seen as a convicted felon influencing voters in the general election.
Trump's strategy to spin his legal situation and the potential impact on public opinion.
The impact of issue salience on the election outcome, with different topics favoring either Trump or Biden.
Concerns over the Republican party's alignment with Trump's election lie and its effect on the party's brand.
The implications of the $95 billion aid package on ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, and potential divestment.
Comparison between the banning of US social media apps in China and the potential TikTok ban in the US.
Concerns about who might control TikTok if ByteDance divests and the potential negative outcomes.
The potential public reaction, especially among young people, to the banning of TikTok and its impact on the upcoming election.
Tommy VOR's call to action for listeners to subscribe to pod Save America for accurate and quality information.
Transcripts
I'm joined down by the host of pod save
America and pod save the world Tommy VOR
Tommy thanks for taking the time thanks
for having me on man of course great to
be here and hey congrats on the Webby
best news podcast for pod save the world
you know it felt good it was nice to win
and listen thank you for having me on
because there's like very very few
Progressive media Outlets doing what
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so Tommy let's dive in here do it the
foreign aid bill has finally passed both
Chambers it was signed into law by Biden
that's the $95 billion that's going to
uh Ukraine Israel and Taiwan on the
house side this had passed despite major
opposition from Maru till green and
these other far-right magga Republicans
what does this do in Mar T green
standing like does this pierce the
bubble that she had outsized strength in
that conference I think so I mean I
think she looks completely feckless you
know I I have to like I have to say
credit to speaker Johnson he did
something that he thought was right
knowing that there could be real
political risk for him and he thought no
he looked at the intelligence and he
decided that uh if Putin was able to win
the war in Ukraine that he might keep
going into Western Europe uh and then
that might mean that a NATO country was
at risk which would draw directly into
the war he said no let's give them
assistance now uh it's it's been too
long and so I think marjerie Taylor
green looks like an idiot and it seems
like Trump sided with speaker Johnson
over her yeah which is not what anyone
expected yeah completely like tanks her
uh tanks her I guess artificial standing
that she had just just one quick thing
on the Mike Johns thing I know look I
know that we should take the win where
we can and it's not worth and I know you
know what I'm going to say already which
is like you know it it's hard to applaud
him for doing the bare minimum like this
guy knew based on these intelligence
briefings what would happen if PU had
had cart blanch to like continue beating
up on Ukraine and the fact that it took
him this long reflects really poorly
onto him so yes it is good look I I I
should just I should just take the win
but um it's worth it's worth like noting
that he could have done this sooner that
the writing was on the wall in terms of
the danger of allowing Putin to continue
uh this barrage against Ukraine and yet
it took him this long to get here yeah
listen continuing to support Ukraine was
unequivocally the right thing to do on
the merits uh he was worried about the
politics for 6 months which you know was
very costly for the Ukrainian military
they took a lot of casualties in that
time he got to the right place I
appreciate that he put politics aside
and also you know you get the New York
Post uh mocking marjerie Taylor green on
their front page so it's a win-win here
for for Humanity all right so let's talk
about the impacts that this bill will
actually have because on Wednesday Biden
signed the bill he immediately announced
that 1 billion dollars would be going
right to Ukraine I believe he said the
same day within hours of him signing it
in Practical terms what what does this
mean for the war in Ukraine I mean what
it means is the United States will be
able to rush them things that are
absolutely critical to defending cities
in defending positions currently being
held by the Ukrainian military so uh
early in the war the ukrainians were
able to shoot down something like 80% of
missiles bombs Rockets fired at them
from the Russian side that percentage
has dropped to like under 50% which
means people are getting killed it means
that the Russians are taking out
civilian energy infrastructure it's just
been really deadly time for Ukrainian
civilians who are seeing more heavy
bombardment now than they have seen
since the very beginning of the war so
this is literally going to save lives
and also what it means is you have
Ukrainian troops desperately trying to
hold positions in eastern Ukraine
despite getting out fired at 10 to1
which means the Russians were shooting
10 shells for every shell the ukra
ukrainians could return fire with so now
they'll finally be able to address that
shell hunger uh and actually start
fighting back basically and is this
going to be enough like are we going to
need to be back here in x amount of
months I mean this was you know the
whole bill was for $95 billion a good
portion of that is actually going to to
the US military to to you know
bolstering what what we needed um so is
this going to be enough like is this our
was this our last shot basically to fund
the war effort in Ukraine it's the last
shot until the 2024 election and then
after that we'll know is this a trump Le
government is a republican Le government
that's going to cut off Ukraine uh or is
Joe Biden going to be in charge and
we're going to keep supporting them
you're absolutely right that this
package of arms is probably not enough
for them to win the war or end the war
it's enough for them to continue to
defend themselves uh and I can
understand why you know that's worrisome
for people because it's a lot of money
uh there's a lot of people dying um
hopefully associated with this arms
package comes some sort of peace talks
that might get us to a settlement uh in
a ceasefire it was widely accepted
before that Putin would like win this
war without any aid from the US what
does this mean for Putin now I mean it
it means that he went from being uh in
the best possible position it means he
went from you know having a strategy
where he was just playing for time he
was waiting for the West to get tired uh
to get sick of sending money and and
assistance over to Ukraine uh and
basically just trying to wait us all out
um now it means he's going to face stiff
resistance for at least the next year so
you know look Putin Putin a dictator uh
every indication is that Russian public
opinion is fully behind this war but he
is still losing tens and tens of
thousands of troops uh hundreds of
thousands if you count people that are
being wounded so at some point public
opinion or the politics of this could
catch up to him and start causing
problems so he wants to win this thing
fast uh and this trunch of Aid is going
to make that a lot harder okay so let's
let's pivot over to What's Happening
Here in the US Donald Trump had just won
the Pennsylvania primary this past week
but not before losing almost 160,000
votes to Nikki Haley Who Tommy I should
remind you dropped out like 6 weeks ago
she did uh what is this signal for Trump
moving forward like the fact that he in
in a primary that he's already won in a
primary where he's effectively running
unopposed that he's still losing I think
it was almost as high as 177% of his
votes to somebody who is literally not
running in this election yeah I mean I
look it's not a great sign for Donald
Trump I mean he would like to be winning
100% of those votes there is if you look
at the 2020 results there were
significant numbers of crossover
Republicans who voted for Joe Biden in
2020 so what we might be seeing is some
of those same people once again voting
against Donald Trump in a primary we
also might just be seeing kind of
protest votes like you know in the
Democratic side in Michigan you had a
bunch of people voting uncommitted to
protest the war in Gaza when a lot of
them might ultimately vote for Biden a
general election so we don't know
exactly what it means but you know he
would much rather have not lost those
votes like it could be a sign of
weakness well I know Dan does polar
coaster on positive America's YouTube
channel um but there is a Chasm right
now where it looks like there's a Chasm
between the tight polling that we're
seeing on a national level like all
these polls are like 44 to 45 Trump's
leading by a point Biden's leading by a
point Trump's leading by two points um
so there's a Chasm between these polls
and also the reality of what these
primary elections show which is you know
that that Trump is losing like huge
swaths of his own base so what's your
take on the polling heading toward
November on on the Republican side I
mean I think look this is hard for for
people like us for your viewers to kind
of fathom but like compared to most
people in this country we are space
aliens because total we think about we
obsess about politics all day every day
most people think about it for like a
couple minutes a month right so most
people aren't paying attention they
maybe are just figuring out sounds so
healthy it sounds so nice they're just
figuring out that there's going to be a
rematch between Joe Biden and Donald
Trump so I think the the the key point
is that the electorate in a primary is
just radically different than a general
election you have much more casual
voters uh turning out in a general
election I think the electorate's like
50% bigger basically so um my take is
that I think the election is a tossup
it's basically 50-50 uh this week there
was a set of swing state polls out from
Bloomberg they did not look great for
Joe Biden I think he was down in six of
seven states um but we got a lot of time
Joe Biden's got a lot ofy money Donald
Trump's stuck in a courtroom so you know
this is why you run a campaign and win
them back to that point then there's
going to be a lot of low low information
voters and and I mean that in the sense
that like those people who aren't paying
attention right now who will find out in
October that uh you know when they tune
in that Donald Trump may very well be a
convicted felon how much of an impact do
you think that that's going to have on
these regular people I mean these you
know soft Republican voters these
Suburban moms The Independents out there
yeah I mean we know from polling that
opinions vary on the multiple Court the
multiple indictments that Trump is
facing right some people think that
certain cases are more serious than
others but we also know that a
conviction for a felony is a big deal
for a majority of Voters in this country
and so if Trump is a convicted felon
when people go into the voting booths in
November that will undoubtedly be a
factor in influencing the the outcome
yeah I mean he's going to he's going to
stand there and try to like qualify it
by saying well no this is only a felony
for for you know defrauding like this
and that and and that's going to if he's
sitting there trying to explain to
people why actually this isn't so bad
because this is just a felony for for
this as opposed to a felony for this I
feel like that's like him on his back
back feet like that is not going to be
the position that he wants to be in yeah
he's got basically two plays right now
the first is just pray to God that he
can find one juror who is a trump super
fan who will not vote to convict under
any circumstances and just have a hung
jury right and play for time that way
the other plan is just to
do what we see him do every day which is
Spin and spin and spin call this a Biden
prosecution say the system is rigged the
system is unfair you know this is all
about uh punishing Biden's political
enemies and try to frame the debate to
make it so that any outcome is seen as
illegitimate now Donald Trump is look I
don't like the guy but he's an
incredibly powerful Messenger right he's
a propagandist he picks a message and he
repeats it over and over and over again
and that's all it takes to be effective
right it doesn't have to be smart or
Savvy or accurate it just needs
repetition so we'll see if he is able to
uh precook the outcome of this trial in
in public opinion but I don't know I
mean the facts are um going to be pretty
damning yeah I mean either way even if
he can draw most of those people back in
there's still going to be a certain
subset of people who are going to defect
away from him just by virtue of the fact
that now you have to pull the lever for
a convicted felon or for Joe Biden and
that's you know not like even if he even
he loses some percent I mean you know
Biden won uh Georgia by 12,000 votes he
won Wisconsin by 20,000 votes these are
small margins so so small like the
margins are so tight and also it's just
going to be a question of issue saliens
at the end right if by if on Election
Day everyone is talking about
immigration and crime and areas where
Donald Trump is strong he's probably
going to win if on Election Day everyone
is talking about abortion access if
we're talking about this Draconian law
in Arizona that was passed in the 1860s
that criminalizes like all abortions
right like that is the ground that Joe
Biden wants to be on and that's where I
think we can turn out the voters we need
to win and to that point he's actually
undermining his own party because all
he's talking about all he's capable of
talking about is his own prosecution and
so you know it would actually be better
for him to take this time even when he's
doing his little like mid-trial press
conferences or post-trial press
conferences to try to Pivot to those
issues but he can he's physically
incapable of not talking about himself
and his own victimhood and and so
because he's such an egomaniacal
narcissist this is what it's going to
look like at the end of the day yeah if
Donald Trump could just stop ranting and
raving about himself stop complaining
about the 2020 election and saying it
was rigged he would be in such a better
place politically but he cannot help
himself he has made the entire party uh
you know contort itself around this
election lie and you know to to get a
trump endorsement you have to support it
to to you know be the head of the RNC
you have to come out full-throated in
support of the election Li so like he is
shaping the party he's bending the party
to his will uh and I think it could
damage the entire Republican brand and
actually we have information that would
kind of bear that out if you look at the
2022 midterms Republicans actually
overperformed you looked at you look at
regular Republicans who ran in New York
for example they were able to flip a
handful of seats uh it was the
Republicans who ran in the mold of
Donald Trump who got creamed at The
Ballot Box like Doug mastriano Carrie
Lake Hershel Walker Dr Oz Don balic all
these people who ran like as these as
these America First Trump acolytes they
were the ones who lost I mean they lost
even in races where they should have won
they lost in in Statewide races where
their normal quote unquote normal
Republican counterparts did succeed and
so it was just it was basically like a
perfect test case where it showed how
little salience these these uh specific
Trump you know America First candidates
had yeah man I mean look Trump is a
unique political figure in our history
he is one of one he was on The
Apprentice for years and years he is
famous he has a brand that's
internationally known he's one of the
most famous people in the world he has
been able to defy political gravity in
ways that no other candidate has before
him that is just not going to happen for
like the random guy running for the
Pennsylvania house district right like
if you are just a kooky election denier
if you have a if you believe that all
abortions should be outlawed regardless
of rape or incest like voters do not
support those kinds of candidates they