
Fear Factor: The Chilling Effect of Trump's Threats
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Jen Psaki examines the culture of fear Trump is trying to create in advance of his second presidential term. She is joined by Senator Chris Murphy to talk about the threat to lawmakers and media outlets, as well as to a society that could become too afraid to speak out. Next, Congressman Eric Swalwell and Former DOJ Advisor Anthony Coley talk to Jen about the ruling by a New York judge rejecting Trump's bid to throw out his criminal conviction. Jen also delves into reports of mysterious drones hovering in the skies above New Jersey this and is joined by White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby to discuss the ongoing investigation. Jen reacts to Trump’s nominee for HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s plans to end vaccine programs and how it's affecting the public’s growing distrust of vaccines. Jon Favreau of Pod Saves America stands by with his thoughts on the path forward for Democrats and the conversations the party needs to have in order to win again.
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