Victor Davis Hanson on Media Cover-Ups, Biden's Decline, and Rubio's Foreign Policy
Megyn KellyJune 5, 20251h 57min331,981 views
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- 💡 Jake Tapper admitted conservative media was right about Biden's cognitive decline after initially denying and attacking those who raised concerns.
- ⚠️ Tapper's apology is seen as self-serving, tied to profiting from his new book, rather than genuine contrition.
- 🎭 Many media outlets are now covering Biden's cognitive decline as new revelations, while whitewashing their own past complicity in covering it up.
- 📺 CNN and other outlets are criticized for their past coverage, labeling concerns as "cheap fakes" and attacking those who raised them.
Biden's Cognitive Decline and Governance
- 🧠 The discussion highlights concerns about President Biden's cognitive ability, questioning his capacity to govern.
- 🏥 The lack of transparency regarding Biden's medical information, particularly the PSA test, is a significant point of contention.
- 🏛️ Questions are raised about who was truly running the White House, with names like Mike Donilon, Steve Ricetti, and Jill Biden mentioned as part of the inner circle.
- 🗳️ The nomination process for Biden in 2020 is described as a "coup" and "coronation" rather than an open primary.
Marco Rubio's Foreign Policy Prowess
- 🌟 Marco Rubio is praised for his sharp intellect and effective performance in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
- 🗣️ Rubio's exchange with Senator Chris Van Hollen is highlighted, where Rubio defended his record and criticized wasteful spending on foreign aid.
- 🇺🇸 Rubio is seen as a strong voice for a foreign policy that combines deterrence with a non-interventionist stance, aligning with Trump's approach.
- 🌍 His ability to handle complex foreign policy issues, like negotiations with adversaries, is noted as a key strength.
South Africa's Internal Issues and US Relations
- 🇿🇦 The conversation touches on the situation in South Africa, with concerns about violence against white farmers and land expropriation.
- 🇺🇸 Trump's decision to grant refugee status to white South African farmers is discussed, alongside criticism from the left regarding their race.
- ⚖️ The Black Economic Empowerment laws in South Africa are criticized as racist and detrimental to foreign investment, as exemplified by Elon Musk's Starlink.
- 🤝 South Africa's anti-Israel stance and its complex relationship with the US are also brought up.
James Comey and FBI Controversies
- 🕵️♂️ James Comey is criticized for his role in various controversies, including the use of the Steele dossier and his handling of the Hillary Clinton investigation.
- 🏖️ Comey's recent explanation of seeing numbers on a beach is dismissed as a publicity stunt for his book, with accusations of manipulating the narrative.
- 🏛️ The broader issues of FBI leadership and perceived corruption are discussed, with a call for dispersing FBI headquarters from Washington D.C.
- 📉 The reputation of the FBI is seen as damaged due to the actions of its leaders.
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