Ep. 146 - Trump Pleads Not Guilt in Georgia, Trump's VP Pick, Why Ron DeSantis Is Losing, & Mitch McConnell Freezes Again

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00:00 -  One Gone…14 To Go!  

Miami's Mayor Francis Suarez, the only Hispanic candidate running for president, ended his 2024 presidential campaign after launching it three months ago. Suarez’s campaign failed to gain traction, with him never reaching more than 1% in GOP polling and failing to qualify for the first GOP debate.

14:00 - GOP Primary Poll Update

26:20 -  Another Trump Indictment to Finish Off The Season 

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and racketeering in Georgia, aiming to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump's lawyer submitted the plea in Atlanta's superior court, and Trump also waived his arraignment. This 41-count Fulton County Indictment alleges Trump and 18 others violated Georgia's state Rico statute to undermine the fair election results.

54:00 -  Has Trump Announced His VP? 

Former President Trump praised Vivek Ramaswamy in an interview with Glenn Beck, calling Ramaswamy "smart" and "young" and "full of talent" when asked what he thinks of a "Vice President Ramaswamy." The comments marked Trump's most significant endorsement of Ramaswamy, highlighting a potential anti-establishment choice. 

57:15 -  Is Ron DeSantis a Waste of Money?

The leaked audio from a private phone call of DeSantis's super PAC, Never Back Down, with wealthy Republicans in Milwaukee ahead of the GOP presidential debate is causing a stir. The recording reveals their audacious gamble, essentially relying on future donors for a bailout. 

DeSantis, trailing Trump in polls, led their chief strategist, Mr. Jeff Roe, to mock DeSantis's rivals on the call. 

1:05:00 -  Another Frozen Moment 

At a press event this week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had a moment that would make even a stone statue crack up! The 81-year-old Kentucky senator froze like a popsicle for a full 30 seconds, as if he stumbled upon a time warp. It was so perplexing that people started wondering if he was imitating an audience member in a horror movie. 

1:09:50 -  China Makes Their Navy Great Again

China has built the world's largest navy in the world with ambitions to expand its influence beyond its coastal borders. Their fleet now includes advanced guided-missile destroyers, amphibious assault ships, and aircraft carriers, showcasing their capability to operate far from Beijing and project power across vast distances at sea.

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