Welcome Back To Trumpworld
Former President Donald Trump’s hour-long interview on "Meet the Press" touched on campaign promises, including ending birthright citizenship and reconsidering U.S. commitments to NATO. Trump emphasized his goal of restoring American "success," framing retribution as economic revival. His critics seized on contentious remarks about vaccines and if Liz Cheney belongs in jail.
It’s kind of wild to realize we are back here. Although the tenor of the interview is less contentious than the 2016 versions were. We are still waiting for our first Trump interview post-election that doesn’t ask about the results of the 2020 election.
Syria’s Regime Collapses
The fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime marked a seismic shift in the Middle East. After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrian rebels captured Damascus, ending a half-century of authoritarian rule. Analysts caution that the power vacuum could spark further conflict among rival factions. Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah—key Assad allies—are now on the defensive, facing reduced influence in the region.
Domestically, does this help or hurt Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as al-Assad’s Syria has been the hood ornament of the criticism car that hopes to run down her hopes of becoming Director of National Intelligence.
And more! It’s Clipmas on an hour long Sunday, Sunday, Sunday edition of Px3.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Clipmas and Parenting Challenges
27:12 The Fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria
43:12 Military Deployment and Political Controversies
40:19 TikTok Sale / Military Deportations / Hegseth / Dems cooperating with Trump
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