Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss President Trump’s virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland where he discussed the Ukraine War and US tariffs. Also, a look at JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s remarks on tariffs. They also talk about Trump’s rapid response to immigration, including sending troops to the border and rescinding birthright citizenship by executive order (which is already being challenged in the courts); Vivak Ramaswamy’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency; and Elon Musk’s criticism of Donald Trump’s much touted “Stargate,” a major infrastructure project to promote artificial intelligence in the US. Then finally, Carl talks to Fox News political analyst Juan Williams about his new book "New Prize For These Eyes: The Rise of America's Second Civil Rights Movement".
--------
45:04
Marco Rubio’s First Actions as Secretary of State
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss the first cable sent by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to US embassies around the world, and what it portends for his tenure. They also talk about Tuesday’s press conference at the White House concerning “Stargate,” a major infrastructure project to promote AI in the US. Also, a look at Trump’s suggested solution to California’s water issues. Plus, Carl talks about the career, wit and wisdom of Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners, who just became the first Asian player elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. Then finally, Carl Cannon talks to RCP columnist John Maxwell Hamilton about Donald Trump’s first two days in office.
--------
45:04
Trump Pardons January 6th Defendants
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the flurry of pardons offered by both presidents, and what it means for the future. They also talk about Trump’s communications strategy and his executive orders, including emergency provisions for the border and energy. Then finally, Tom Bevan talks with Ricard Porter about Monday’s frigid inaugural events in Washington, DC. and Trump’s executive orders.
--------
45:04
President Trump's Inaugural Address
Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann review today’s inaugural address by President Donald Trump, as well as his remarks immediately after to supporters. They also talk about Biden’s last-minute pardons for his brothers, sister and their spouses, as well as pardons for January 6th House Committee members and others. Plus, Trump’s executive orders signed on his first day in office including those dealing with renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Mt Denali. Then finally, Andrew Walworth talks to Andrew F. Puzder about his new book, "A Tyranny for the Good of its Victims", which argues that BlackRock, State Street, Fidelity and other large asset managers have imposed their political agendas on US public companies to the detriment of the US economy.
--------
45:05
Looking Forward to Donald Trump's Inauguration
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon look forward to Monday’s Inauguration: who will be there, who won't attend and Trump’s inaugural address. They also discuss the latest crime statistics from the Department of Justice and Heather Mac Donald’s recent piece in the City Journal where she argues that Trump must get law enforcement agencies to return to their “original missions”. Plus they chat about a new Politico article by global strategist Thomas P. M. Barnett on whether Trump’s promise of putting “America First” will morph into American expansionism, and whether that is a good idea. And finally, Andrew Walworth talks to RCP Columnist Eric Spitz about Joe Biden’s legacy, Hunter Biden’s future and the upcoming fight for the direction of the Democratic Party.
Ireland