Episode 61: Bullshit & Buffoonery: Trump, Tariffs & Torture Camps. Brian, Chris and Andy discussed President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan (no-plan-at-all), his nonsensical rhetoric about foreign nations "looting, pillaging, raping, and plundering” America and how it doesn’t match the reality of Americans’ high living standards and quality of life. They also spoke on inaccuracies about American manufacturing and tariffs, criticizing the idea that tariffs will bring back manufacturing jobs or improve national security as they explained the CLPVA’s position for free trade. The team then addressed the on the ongoing detention of individuals in El Salvador and the President’s White House comments on putting Americans in El Salvadorian torture camps. The conversation also covered freedom of speech – even when it's lousy speech, the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election, concerns about democracy, and more. Relevant links to today’s episode:
Trump, tariffs and trade
Crime and deportations (the “homegrowns” are next…)
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