Trump dealt brutal blow by his OWN party
Summary
TLDRThe transcript discusses the implications of former President Donald Trump's lack of endorsements from his former cabinet members, including Mike Pence. It highlights the significance of these refusals and their potential impact on Trump's campaign. The conversation also touches on the Biden impeachment efforts, the testimony of US Attorney Robert Hur, and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's views on the political landscape and the importance of focusing on democratic engagement beyond media narratives.
Takeaways
- π€ Mike Pence announced he will not endorse Donald Trump, highlighting profound differences in policy and ideology.
- ποΈ A significant number of Trump's former cabinet members and aides have publicly opposed him, signaling a potential shift in Republican support.
- π The refusal of key figures to endorse Trump could impact election margins, as narrow victories are crucial in determining electoral outcomes.
- π¨ Trump's perceived control over the Republican party is weakening, which could diminish his appeal and electoral chances.
- π Robert Hur, the US attorney appointed to investigate Joe Biden, revealed that Trump lied about Biden's handling of classified documents and his own son's death date.
- π€ Biden's State of the Union address showcased his strength and pushed back against Republican narratives about his cognitive abilities.
- π‘ Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett criticized the appointment of a partisan Republican US attorney to investigate Biden, fearing potential misuse of the investigation's findings.
- π The handling of the investigation into Biden by a Republican US attorney may have been a strategic misstep by the Biden administration.
- π The media's focus on drama and polls can distract from the underlying issues and the importance of continued political engagement.
- π Biden's administration has made progress in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and getting the economy back on track.
- π The importance of focusing on delivering for the American people, rather than oratory skills, was emphasized in the context of Biden's presidency.
Q & A
What was Mike Pence's response when asked if he would endorse Donald Trump?
-Mike Pence stated that he will not be endorsing Donald Trump in the current year, highlighting profound differences with Trump on various issues and noting Trump's departure from the conservative agenda they governed on.
Which former Trump officials have come out against him?
-A significant number of former Trump officials have opposed him, including John Kelly, John Bolton, Bill Barr, Mark Milley, Rex Tillerson, Mick Mulvaney, Chris Christie, HR McMaster, Anthony Scaramucci, Stephanie Grisham, Richard Spencer, Tom Bosser, Michael Cohen, Alysa Farah Griffin, Sarah Matthews, and James Mattis among others.
What impact could the lack of endorsements from former officials have on Trump's campaign?
-The lack of endorsements could potentially impact the margins in close elections, as influential figures can sway votes. It also challenges the perception of Trump having total control over his party, which could affect his appeal to both his base and potential swing voters.
What did Congressman Mike Pence mention about Trump's stance on national debt and human life sanctity?
-Pence mentioned that he observed Trump walking away from the commitment to confront the national debt and starting to shy away from the commitment to the sanctity of human life.
What was the context behind the discussion on Trump's reversal on getting tough on China and the TikTok sale?
-The discussion was about Trump's shift in policy regarding China and the forced sale of TikTok, which Pence saw as inconsistent with the conservative agenda they had during their administration.
What was Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's reaction to the revelation that Trump lied about Biden's memory?
-Congresswoman Crockett was not surprised, as she believes the American people had the opportunity to assess Biden's capabilities during his State of the Union Address, which contradicted the narrative of him being cognitively impaired.
What did Congresswoman Crockett say about Biden's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic?
-She praised Biden for course-correcting and leading the country out of the COVID-19 crisis, getting shots in arms, and saving lives, which was a stark contrast to the situation before Biden took office.
What was the significance of Biden's State of the Union Address according to the interview?
-The State of the Union Address was significant because it showcased Biden's strength and ability to lead, contradicting the narrative of him being weak and forgetful. It also demonstrated his commitment to correcting the course of the nation.
What was the criticism against Merrick Garland for allowing a partisan Republican US attorney to investigate Joe Biden?
-The criticism was that by allowing a partisan figure to oversee the investigation, it provided a platform for potentially damaging attacks against Biden, and highlighted the danger of offering goodwill to partisan Republicans who might use it against Democrats.
How did Congresswoman Crockett describe Biden's speaking style and the public's perception of it?
-She described Biden's speaking style as having a stutter, which he has worked to overcome throughout his life. She argued that what might be seen as gaffes by some are actually manifestations of his speaking impediment.
What was the main point made about the importance of focusing on the work rather than the polls or endorsements?
-The main point was that the focus should be on organizing, staying engaged, and working on circles of people, rather than getting distracted by polls, endorsements, or media narratives, as the ultimate goal is to protect and promote democracy.
Outlines
π€ Mike Pence's Refusal to Endorse Trump and Its Implications
This paragraph discusses the significance of Mike Pence, former Vice President, choosing not to endorse Donald Trump for re-election. It highlights Pence's statement about the profound differences between him and Trump on various issues, including national debt, sanctity of human life, and China policy. The paragraph also emphasizes the impact of Trump's lack of endorsements from his former cabinet members and aides on his campaign, suggesting that these public rejections could sway Republican voters and affect the election's outcome. The narrative underscores the importance of the 'margins' in elections and how influential figures' endorsements or lack thereof can influence these margins.
π Reaction to Robert Hur's Testimony and Biden's Resilience
In this paragraph, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett shares her reaction to Robert Hur's testimony, which contradicted Trump's claims about Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. Crockett emphasizes Biden's cooperation with the National Archives in contrast to Trump's defiance. She discusses Biden's effective pandemic response and economic recovery efforts, countering the Republican narrative of Biden as weak. Crockett also expresses her discomfort with the constant need to defend Biden against accusations of cognitive decline, especially after his strong performance at the State of the Union address. The paragraph touches on the political strategy of keeping Biden out of the public eye to maintain certain narratives and the importance of focusing on accomplishments rather than oratory skills.
π€ Intergenerational Political Strategies and Garland's Decision
This paragraph delves into the generational differences in political strategy, contrasting the old-school thinking of figures like Merrick Garland and President Biden with the current political climate. Crockett suggests that Garland's decision to appoint a Republican US attorney to investigate Biden was a misstep, given the potential for partisan manipulation and the use of the investigation as a platform for attack. She argues for a more cautious approach in dealing with partisan Republicans, warning against the dangers of offering goodwill that can be weaponized against Democrats. The discussion highlights the challenges of navigating a polarized political environment and the need for strategic vigilance.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Endorsement
π‘Cabinet Members
π‘Impeachment Effort
π‘State of the Union Response
π‘Constitutional Duties
π‘Sanctity of Human Life
π‘Autocrat
π‘Election Margins
π‘Classified Documents
π‘COVID-19 Response
Highlights
Discussion on the implications of Donald Trump's former cabinet members refusing to endorse him.
Interview with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about the Robert Hur testimony and its impact on Joe Biden.
Mike Pence's refusal to endorse Donald Trump and his reasons for doing so.
The significance of Trump's former cabinet members and aides coming out against him.
The impact of losing endorsements on Trump's campaign, especially in close-margin elections.
Trump's loss of control over his party and the potential erosion of his appeal as an autocratic figure.
The importance of not focusing on polls or endorsements, but on organizing and engaging in political work.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's reaction to the revelation that Trump lied about Biden's memory.
Crockett's assessment of Biden's State of the Union Address and his performance.
The impact of Biden's stutter on his public speaking and the public's perception.
Comparison of Biden's speaking style to Trump's, and the implications for their presidencies.
Meritt Garland's decision to allow a partisan Republican US attorney to oversee an investigation into Biden.
Crockett's opinion on the potential mistake of appointing a partisan Republican US attorney for the Biden investigation.
The issue of partisanship and the challenges of dealing with Republican disinformation tactics.
The importance of recognizing the dangers of offering goodwill to partisan Republicans who may use it against Democrats.
The comparison of the handling of the Mueller report with the current situation involving Biden.
The potential misuse of unvetted reports by the right-wing media machine against Democrats.
The call for better strategies in dealing with partisanship to avoid self-imposed dangerous situations.
Transcripts
today we're going to talk about the
implications of most of Donald Trump's
own former cabinet members refusing to
endorse him and I interview
congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about the
disastrous Robert her testimony that
proved he lied about Joe Biden whether
the Biden impeachment effort is
officially dead and her thoughts on
Katie Brit's humiliating State of the
Union response I'm Brian Tyler Cohen and
you're watching no
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lie now just days ago Mike Pence was
asked whether he would endorse Donald
Trump and this is what he said let me
ask you this we have not spoken since
former president Trump uh sewed up the
nomination which he did earlier this
week and he has received endorsements
from some of the people who were running
against him but we have not heard from
you will you be endorsing your former
president uh you were on the ticket with
him last time
around well Martha I appreciate the
question and it should come as no
surprise that I will not be endorsing
Donald Trump this year look I I'm
incredibly proud of the record of our
Administration it was a conservative
record that made America more prosperous
more
secure uh and and saw conservatives
appointed to our course in a more
peaceful world U but uhu that being said
during my presidential campaign I made
it clear that there were profound
differences between me and and president
Trump on a range of issues and and and
not just uh our difference on my
constitutional duties that I exercised
on January the 6th I mean as as I have
watched his candidacy on fold I've seen
him walking away uh from our commitment
to uh confronting the national debt I've
seen him uh starting to to shy away from
a a commitment to the sanctity of human
life and this last week is his
reversal uh on on getting tough on China
uh and and supporting our
administration's effort uh to force uh a
sale uh of uh of bite dance Tick Tock
why think why do you think he had that
reversal on that before we go sir well I
I I can't I can't speculate on it what I
can tell you is is that in each of these
cases uh Donald Trump is pursuing and
articulating an agenda that is at odds
with the conservative agenda that that
we governed on during our four years and
that's why I cannot in good conscience
uh endorse Donald Trump in this campaign
and I know it might not seem shocking
that the guy who Trump tried to have
hanged would ultimately choose not to
endure him but I'd argue that it is
quite significant for two reasons first
virtually all of Donald Trump's former
cabinet members and AIDS and officials
have come out against him I'm talking
Mike Pence John Kelly John Bolton Bill
bar Mark Millie Rex Tillerson Mick moany
Chris Christie HR McMaster Anthony
scaramucci Stephanie Grisham Richard
Spencer Tom boser Michael Cohen ta Cobb
Alysa far Griffin Sarah Matthews cassid
Hutchinson James Mattis and Mark esper
esper just came out this past week and
said that when Donald Trump was
president he wanted the US military to
kill Americans and so if these people
the people who knew Donald Trump best
who worked most closely with him if
they've come out against Trump then
maybe that's something worth listening
to and something that a number of
Republican voters will listen to which
is not to say by the way that Mike Pence
is some electoral jug or not but the
fact that Trump's own vice president
won't endorse him will still have an
impact on the margins in the same way
that Nikki Haley's refusal to endorse
him thus far have an impact on the
margins and uh not for nothing but the
margins is where these elections are won
this is not a game of miles it's a game
of inches remember Biden beat Trump in
Georgia by only 12,000 votes in
Wisconsin by only 20,000 votes these are
razor thin margins and so for Trump to
lose these influential figures that's
not going to help him retain even those
Republicans much less expand his base
out to Independence and Democrats like
he would need so that's the first reason
second and more broadly Trump deres his
strength from the Optics that he's got
total control over his party that's how
any autocrat derives power but when the
dam starts to break and suddenly it
becomes clear that not only does Trump
not have total control he doesn't even
have control of the people who work the
closest with him or his own Republican
base then the appeal of Donald Trump as
this like invisible force begins to wear
off not only does the reality begin to
Dawn on the GOP that Trump isn't
unbeatable when it comes to Joe Biden
which by the way should already be
debunked considering Biden beat him in
2020 but it gets that much worse for him
when you realize that he's not even able
to get his own party he's losing his own
officials and AIDS he lost his own vice
president talk about piercing the bubble
now with that said the usual caveats
apply it really doesn't matter if Trump
loses the endorsement of every
Republican official in the entire
country our job doesn't change we still
organize we still stay engaged we still
work on our Circles of people do not
look at the polls or the primary results
or endorsements or the rallies none of
it matters it's all noise and it's
mostly Cher picked by the media to sell
whatever narrative they want to sell
which is generally the one that will
show the most drama because for them
politics is a big game it's just sports
like they don't seem to realize that we
all fail if democracy fails we're all on
This Plane together and if the plane
goes down we all die so ignore the horse
race coverage and just do the work
because we know what Donald Trump's own
officials have already made clear that
he shouldn't be anywhere near the Oval
Office again here's a preview of my
interview with congresswoman Jasmine
Crockett Robert her was the US attorney
appointed to investigate Joe Biden over
his retention of classified documents
which by the way for those watching and
listening right now is not the
equivalent of Trump's because Joe Biden
cooperated with the National Archives
whereas Donald Trump ignored a request
and ignored a subpoena and ultimately
forced a Magistrate Judge to approve a
search warrant that was executed by the
FBI at Mar Lago uh what was your
reaction to the Revelation that he lied
about Biden's memory even suggesting
that he didn't remember the date that
his own son died which the transcript
now shows that he remembered
perfectly I mean I wasn't surprised you
know um I think the American people had
a great opportunity to assess whether or
not we have a CA old feeble man in the
White House when he gave his State of
the Union Address I think that the
president reminded the American people
that he is the strong guy that made sure
that he course corrected As Trump was
basically leading us um into a death
trap as it relates to covid-19 for
whatever reason people forget how many
people were dying before Joe Biden came
into office and made sure that we could
get shots in arms and save lives um
instead that party continues to push
disinformation around things such as the
vaccine we were able to finally get our
economy back on track in fact we have
reeled back in a way that no other
country has been able to recover um
since covid-19 is there still more work
to do absolutely but are we leading the
world we are and that's who we're
supposed to be um you know watching her
testify was quite skin crawling to me
personally um I did not care for his
report on the day that his report came
out we were actually at our dim issues
conference and I got an alert that the
report came out and then the president
came on stage and gave some remarks to
us and then he laid out that this report
came out and it was made clear that he
disagreed with some of the things in the
report um and so you know we went out as
Democrats and I felt like we were on the
defense trying to say he's not cile and
old and feeble yeah um and so ultimately
I think the people saw for them for
themselves though yeah I think that's a
great great point I mean even you know
this is the second state of the union
now where uh that that has been put on
full display and I think Republicans
really Revel in Americans not seeing him
as frequently because every day that
we're not seeing him make some you know
make some big speech like the State of
the Union was that vacuum is then filled
with the same narrative that he doesn't
know what day it is he doesn't know how
to tie his shoes but then it's it's
completely undermined the second that we
see this guy come out and and do what he
did at the State of the Union uh which
was you know to not only deliver deliver
you know a home run of a speech but then
even challenge Republicans in numerous
occasions and at least you know to their
to their mild credit learned their
lesson from last year uh in terms of not
trying to not trying to Heckle him too
hard because they got everyone except
for Marjorie Taylor green course she
will never she will never learn and I I
just want to say you know to the point
about the vacuum um this isn't a
president who will be known for his
speaking ability this is not President
Obama people forget that the president
actually has a stutter you know I think
it was so beautiful that this week it
was kind of a reminder as he was talking
to another kiddo that stutters and there
is no magic pill that you take for
stuttering so as he makes gavs as
they're frequently called I don't look
at him as gaffs I look at it as this man
has a speaking impediment that he has
worked his entire life to overcome and
people forget that and So speaking isn't
necessarily what he will be known for
but getting things done for the American
people now that is what he'll go down in
the history books for being able to do
yeah well said also I would rather have
a president who has a stutter than one
who thinks that World War II hasn't
happened yet or that the current
president is Barack Obama or that you
need
to buy bread or or you don't remember
who your ex-wife is your exwife is go or
that you can stop a hurricane with a
sharpie or that like the list goes on
and on yes or just inject yourself with
bleach and you won't have Co anymore you
won't have a lot of stuff such as a life
but nevertheless nevertheless uh do you
think it was a mistake uh for merri
Garland to allow a a partisan Republican
us attorney to oversee an investigation
into Joe Biden that would ultimately
give him a platform to land a really
damaging attack against him you know I
think that there are those of us of my
political generation and then there are
those of us say of Meritt Garland's and
President Biden's political generation
the people that believe that uh certain
things are black and white and those of
us in my generation understand that it's
just a bunch of games that are being
played nowadays and so I think that
Merck Garland um leans into the old
school frame of thought like hey this is
this is clear like he can do this he'll
be fair and ultimately he was fair now
did he add a little extra absolutely but
did he go so far as to charge the
president no and ultimately while he
landed the Jabs that he landed I think
that it is going to be very helpful not
that it really matters to the Maga crowd
that this was another Republican this
wasn't a Democrat so you can't say the
fix was in this was one of your guys
right but they always say the fix is in
even when you look at the prosecution in
Georgia they say the fix is in in
Georgia forgetting that the people that
have played guilty thus far are Trump's
people they're Republicans these aren't
Democrats making up stuff so I mean you
know trying to do something that will
make sense to a a a cult-like mind is is
problematic to me like just forget it
just make sure you get someone who's
going to do right and I think a
democratic appointee probably would have
been better under the circumstances yeah
I I feel like we do have to get better
at recognizing like the D the dangerous
situations we put ourselves in by
constantly offering up Goodwill to
partisan Republicans who will then you
know use that as a cudgle to wield
against Democrats and we don't learn our
we don't learn our lesson and we do this
a lot and so I think that like
recognizing what the dangers could be
beforehand by oh I don't know appointing
a partisan Republican us attorney to be
able uh to release a report unvetted
about Joe Biden um might not be such a
great idea especially in an election
year especially knowing the
disinformation media machine that
operates on the right and how anything
in that report uh could be could be kind
of Twisted on its face and used against
Democrats and we've seen them uh
manipulate these reports in the past the
the the billb bar summary of the Muller
report was the exact same thing where in
certain instances it said the polar
opposite of what the M report actually
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