Geraldo Rivera on Putin's Influence on Trump and the Russia-Ukraine War

Support for Unique People's Services

• 🤝 Geraldo Rivera is passionate about supporting Unique People's Services, an organization that houses the homeless and cares for children with developmental disabilities.
• ⚠️ He highlights the fear among these organizations regarding potential Medicaid cuts and their impact on essential programs.

Putin's Influence on Trump and NATO

• 🇷🇺 Rivera believes Putin has a spell over Trump, influencing his stance on the Russia-Ukraine war.
• 💡 He suggests that NATO's visit aims to stiffen the President's spine and reinforce the understanding that Russia is the aggressor.
• 🎯 The goal is to encourage continued commitment to supporting Ukraine and providing necessary defensive weapons like Tomahawks.
• 🇪🇺 Rivera emphasizes that the threat extends beyond Ukraine to other European nations like the Baltic states, Finland, and Romania.

Lethal Strikes on Drug Trafficking Vessels

• 🚢 The Department of War conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel involved in narcotraficking in the Eastern Pacific.
• 🇨🇴 This operation targeted a Colombian terrorist group that funds its activities through drug sales.
• ✅ Rivera supports such strikes provided there is justification, clear identification of targets, and elimination of threats.

New York City Mayoral Race Dynamics

• 🗳️ The discussion touches on the New York City mayoral race, particularly the internal dynamics and potential impact on opposition unity.
• 💰 Concerns are raised about potential tax increases under a certain candidate, which could drive high-tax payers out of the city.
• 📈 Rivera notes that the political landscape in New York is changing, with younger voters supporting new candidates, potentially shifting the traditional power structures.