Biographer reveals ‘problematic’ RFK Jr. is ‘protection’ against Trump’s key weakness
One of President Donald Trump's biographers revealed on Sunday that the president may have a difficult time getting rid of one of his cabinet secretaries because they play an important role in his relationship with the MAGA base.
Michael Wolff, who has written four books on Trump, discussed the latest controversy surrounding Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the latest episode of The Daily Beat's podcast, "Inside Trump's Head." Wolff's comments come just a few days after Kennedy instigated the firing of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director over vaccine policies.
Reports about Kennedy's involvement in the CDC director's firing led some to speculate whether Trump would get rid of him.
"I think it might be problematic to get rid of him at this point," Wolff said. "Certainly, know voices inside the white House, you know, continue to be very worried about this particular issue."
Wolff added that Kennedy is an important figure in the Trump world because of his views on vaccines. Kennedy has routinely spoken out against the efficacy of vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine that the first Trump administration developed. Kennedy's decision to join the Trump administration gave Trump credibility with MAGA on vaccines, Wolff argued.
"They're worried that Donald Trump is weak on the anti-vax issue," Wolff continued. "So, therefore, RFK Jr. is their protection against Trump's weakness on that issue."
‘Never a good sign’: Trump’s new partner for ‘evil’ Gaza rebuilding plan shocks analyst
President Donald Trump has teamed up with a surprising character in his bid to help rebuild the Gaza Strip, according to reports.
Axios reported on Thursday that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has been working with Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, on a plan to rebuild Gaza after Israel's war with Hamas ends. Trump has previously described the Gaza Strip as a prime real estate location, and Kushner has been linked to several real estate deals since leaving the White House during Trump's first administration.
News that Blair is being considered as a partner on the rebuilding plan shocked Emma Vigeland, co-host of "The Majority Report," and Brendan James, host of "The Blowback Show." They discussed the plans on a new episode of The Majority Report on Sunday.
"Blair being attached is never a good sign," James said.
The Washington Post reported on Sunday that at least part of the Gaza rebuilding plan involves the U.S. administering the state for a decade. The plan also envisions forming public-private partnerships to build electric vehicle plants, data centers, luxury resorts, and high-rise apartments.
James argued that the plan seems disconnected from the reality of the war in Gaza.
"The idea that anything in the near term could produce the conditions, again putting aside the just evil of the proposition, that could produce what Kushner or Trump or Blair would be aiming to do is ridiculous," James said. "People would get blown up every single day trying to build the Cracker Barrel or whatever. So I don't see that happening."
‘Keeps me up at night’: Ex-prosecutor warns of ‘atmospheric damage’ from latest Trump move
A former federal prosecutor revealed the "atmospheric damage" that President Donald Trump's latest move could cause if it is successful.
The Trump administration recently raided the home of his former national security advisor, John Bolton, over claims that Bolton mishandled classified information. Glenn Kirschner, a former assistant U.S. Attorney, said on a recent episode of his podcast, "Justice Matters," that Trump may be emboldened to prosecute more of his rivals if Bolton is convicted of a crime.
"Here's what keeps me up at night," Kirschner said. "Maybe he committed some actual crimes and gets prosecuted for it, as he should be. That will breathe life into every Donald Trump assertion that all of these other people on his enemies list committed crimes and need to be held accountable, even though John Bolton may be the only one."
"So I think it could do such atmospheric damage in that way that you know that is one of my main concerns if Bolton is successfully prosecuted, though he still needs to be if he committed crimes," he continued.
Kirschner noted that the troubles between Trump and Bolton over classified information go back to Trump's first administration. Bolton published a memoir about his time in the White House called "The Room Where It Happened." Trump's first administration accused Bolton of publishing classified information in the book.
Bolton's case is also similar to that of retired Gen. David Petraeus. Petraeus was charged with mishandling classified information after his memoir was published. Petraeus pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge.
