Zeldin Slams Crockett, Comey Indictment Jeopardy, Sam Harris on Trump/Musk, Trump's 'America First' Abroad | RISING

Crockett's Epstein Misstep and Plaskett's Complicity

• 🎯 Jasmine Crockett is criticized for mistakenly accusing Republican officials, including Lee Zeldon, of receiving donations from Jeffrey Epstein, when it was a different individual with the same name.
• 💡 This error is seen as an attempt to deflect from Stacy Plaskett's own alleged complicity with the actual Jeffrey Epstein, including soliciting campaign donations from his fixer.
• ⚠️ The House's failure to censor Plaskett, with Republican support, highlights a pattern of bipartisan protection in cases of public corruption.

Lindsey Graham's Lawsuit Over 'Arctic Frost' Investigation

• ⚖️ Senator Lindsey Graham plans to sue the DOJ for tens of millions of dollars over the 'Arctic Frost' investigation, which involved obtaining his phone records.
• 🗣️ Graham called the investigation worse than Watergate and an effort to destroy President Trump and target him.
• 🔄 Critics, including Justin Amash, argue Graham's stance is hypocritical given his past support for mass surveillance programs like the Patriot Act and FISA 702.
• 🏛️ Some believe accountability for such investigations should come through oversight, not taxpayer-funded lawsuits, and that Graham and others should work to undo surveillance measures.

Sam Harris on Trump, Musk, and Political Rhetoric

• 🎙️ Sam Harris criticized Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their reactions to the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk, calling them "arsonists pretending to be firefighters."
• ⚡ Harris argued that Trump and "Trumpism" have contributed to a combustible society, with Musk's immediate reaction on X being "beyond reckless."
• 🗣️ Elon Musk responded by calling Harris "stupid" and a "[expletive]," while the producer of the Charlie Kirk show accused Harris of denying the left's celebration of the event.
• 🇺🇸 The hosts discuss the difference between controlling online sentiment and the responsibility of elected officials to condemn political violence, noting that while Democrats largely condemned the assassination, many Republicans immediately blamed Democrats.

Trump's 'America First' vs. Global Engagements

• ✈️ President Trump is criticized for seemingly contradicting his "America First" platform through recent actions, including hosting MBS, approving a CIA plan in Venezuela, and a $20 billion bailout for Argentina.
• 📉 His approval ratings have dropped, with a recent poll showing his lowest approval since January 6th, 2021.
• 🏭 Trump's defense of hiring foreign workers for a chip factory in Arizona and his commitment to intervening in the Sudan conflict at the request of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince are seen as further deviations from his core message.
• 🗣️ Some argue that international economic engagement is crucial for the US economy, while others believe cleaning up domestic issues should be the priority before engaging abroad.

Megan Kelly Defends Tucker Carlson Amidst Controversy

• 📺 Megan Kelly defended Tucker Carlson after his interview with Nick Fuentes, comparing conservatives criticizing Carlson to the Black Lives Matter movement.
• 🗣️ Kelly stated that a faction of the conservative right is becoming "neoconi" and "pro-Israel," alienating traditional conservatives.
• 💥 Critics argue that figures like Kelly and Roberts should draw lines against controversial figures like Fuentes, especially given his pro-Hitler views.
• 🧐 The discussion highlights a divide within conservatism regarding how to handle controversial figures and the language used in political discourse, with some advocating for engagement and criticism over outright condemnation or "woke cancel culture" tactics.