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Trump Axes USAID & Liberal Heads EXPLODE!

2025/2/5
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Chuck Schumer: 我认为特朗普总统正在通过行政命令拆解联邦政府,国会难以跟上。白宫正在进行心理战,例如,他的新闻秘书宣布新泽西州的无人机事件是我们批准的,但我对此一无所知,这让我觉得受到了冒犯。我们现在无能为力,只能强烈抗议,在推特上表达不满。我喜欢现在这种无权力的状态,人们不再期望我们改善他们的生活,我们更喜欢指出问题,而不是解决问题。我们正在重组抵抗力量,感觉很好。我发了一条推特,暗示特朗普在削减警察经费,我想用共和党的论点来改变他们的想法,但如果失败了,我可以声称这只是一个玩笑。人们期待民主党采取行动和抵抗,我们的工作是提供这种幻觉。我们不会轻易放过 Robert F. Kennedy,我们会让 Elizabeth Warren 来对付他。如果你遇到麻烦,请联系你当地的民选官员,不要直接联系我们国会议员,因为我们有很多工作要做。 Jimmy Dore: 我认为你们这些人真是浪费空间,毫无用处。

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This chapter delves into the controversial nature of USAID, exploring allegations that it serves as a covert operation for the CIA. The discussion includes analysis of USAID's budget, its activities globally, and accusations of involvement in regime change and other clandestine operations.
  • USAID's budget surpasses that of the State Department and CIA combined.
  • Allegations of USAID's involvement in regime change and clandestine operations.
  • Critics argue that USAID funds are misused, with only a small percentage reaching those in need.
  • Discussion of USAID's role in events such as the 2014 Ukrainian coup and the COVID-19 pandemic origins.

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The Trump administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk moved to shutter USAID, an agency supporters say provides crucial aid to fund education and fight starvation overseas but critics argue is little more than a front for the CIA, sparking a showdown with congressional Democrats who blasted the effort as illegal and vowed a court fight.

Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss USAID’s history and how its application of “soft power” serves to prop up pro-US elements in foreign countries, frequently undermining democracy.

Plus a segment with Elaine Culotti on a recent poll indicating LA residents are very unhappy with Mayor Karen Bass.

Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. Plus a phone call from Chuck Schumer!