Recorded May 12, 2025 In this episode, Jennifer and Jamie discuss their political views, particularly regarding Trump, and the backlash they face for their opinions. They delve into the need for accountability in politics, especially concerning veterans' support and the effectiveness of various administrations. The conversation shifts to drug pricing reforms and the implications of proposed Medicaid cuts. They also explore recent developments in U.S.-China trade relations and the ethical concerns surrounding gifts from foreign governments to U.S. officials. Whether you're a staunch conservative, a liberal, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a nuanced discussion that transcends traditional political divides. #TrumpSupporter #PoliticalPodcast #ReasonableArguments #UnfilteredPolitics #IndependentThinking #JamieAndJennifer #Trump2024 #ConservativeVoices #AntiCancelCulture #RawPolitics #VoteSmart Sources Here’s a better way to read the news: Ground News gives you multiple sides of any news story, from over 50,000 sources across the political spectrum. Download it here https://ground.news/download and use this referral code 9326384 to get 1 month of free Premium. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/11/qatar-calls-jet-gift-trump-inaccurate-00341084 https://www.reuters.com/article/world/clintons-charity-confirms-qatars-1-million-gift-while-she-was-at-state-depart-idUSKBN12Z2SX https://www.reuters.com/legal/fugees-star-says-money-malaysian-financier-was-obama-photo-not-campaign-donation-2023-04-19 https://nypost.com/2025/04/02/us-news/dem-fundraiser-actblue-made-donations-standards-more-lenient-received-foreign-contributions-during-2024-election-internal-docs https://nypost.com/2025/05/12/us-news/trump-orders-sweeping-drug-price-cuts-vows-us-will-save-trillions https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-keeps-promises-to-our-veterans-and-establishes-new-center-for-homeless-veterans/ https://www.vox.com/2014/9/26/18080592/va-scandal-explained https://www.brookings.edu/articles/anger-betrayal-and-humiliation-how-veterans-feel-about-the-withdrawal-from-afghanistan/   Chapters 00:00 Navigating Political Discourse 03:56 Calls for Accountability 06:44 Veteran Support Initiatives 09:59 Drug Pricing Reform 12:43 Medicaid Cuts and Political Implications 27:15 Addressing Poverty and the Benefits Cliff 28:04 The Tariff Truce: A Temporary Solution 29:41 Trade Negotiations and Global Economic Impact 31:50 The Implications of Foreign Gifts to Leaders 36:20 Media Bias and Political Donations 40:01 Ethics of Accepting Gifts in Politics 44:01 The Role of Governments in Gifting 48:17 Outro Video Updated 021325.mp4   CONTACT US Newsletter - https://substack.com/@reasonablearguments Website - https://reasonablearguments.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ OUR CHANNELS YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Reasonableargumentspodcast   FACEBOOK Jamie - https://www.facebook.com/repjam Jennifer - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbashsrq Reasonable Arguments - https://www.facebook.com/reasonableargument/   INSTAGRAM Jamie – https://www.instagram.com/repjam/ Jennifer - https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_srq/ Reasonable Arguments - https://www.instagram.com/reasonable_arguments/   TIKTOK Jamie - https://www.tiktok.com/@repjam Jennifer - https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferbashsrq Reasonable Arguments - https://www.tiktok.com/@reasonablearguments   X Jamie – https://x.com/repjam Jennifer - https://x.com/jennifer_srq Reasonable Arguments - https://x.com/reasonableargue _________________________________________________________________________ HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT US? Please Subscribe and Share!! It means more than you will ever know. _________________________________________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR BOOKS Jamie’s – American Speeches That Changed History - https://amzn.to/3CGtkYS Jennifer’s – Sarasota Summer Adventures - https://sarasotasummeradvent