Trump forced to make BOMBSHELL confession

Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget, nearly doubling the current $875 billion, which would make the US responsible for approximately 60% of global military spending. This proposal is presented as a stark contradiction to his campaign rhetoric of 'no new wars' and 'America First' policies, as it necessitates massive cuts to vital domestic programs.

The host details cuts to the EPA (by half), $10.7 billion for housing, $8.5 billion for K-12 education, $15 billion for clean energy, $2.5 billion for clean drinking water, $1.5 billion for youth job training, and $5 billion from the National Institutes of Health.

Pam Bondi was fired as Attorney General shortly before her scheduled sworn deposition regarding the Epstein files. Congressman Robert Garcia asserts that the subpoena for her testimony remains legally binding, regardless of her employment status, and that she is still required to appear before the House Oversight Committee. Her firing is interpreted as an attempt by the administration to prevent her testimony and obscure details of the Epstein investigation.

Congressman Garcia states, 'The subpoena that we put in place does not have any mention of whether the fact you know she's AG or not. The subpoena is for Pam Bondi and so whether she is in the position or not she legally is required to appear before the oversight committee.' He also notes, 'She certainly should not be lying to the Congress. Certainly as a private citizen, she has no executive privilege.'

Todd Blanch, Trump's former personal lawyer, became the acting Attorney General after Bondi's dismissal. He is criticized for his previous involvement in the Epstein case, specifically for interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, which was followed by her transfer to a low-security prison. Both guests express a lack of confidence in Blanch's ability to handle the Epstein investigation responsibly, viewing him as part of a continued cover-up.

Congressman Garcia highlights that Blanch 'is the same one that went out of his way to visit Golain Maxwell and then all of a sudden she gets this move, right, to this less secure facility.' Congressman Ro Khanna states, 'He's the one who has said, 'Oh, this was just a bunch of men partying.' As opposed to acknowledging the rape and the abuse that took place.'

The speakers argue that while Trump's strategy of firing individuals and attempting to create a 'clean slate' often works for other political issues, it is ineffective for the Epstein files. This is attributed to the unique concern among his base, who were promised action against 'pedophiles' and feel betrayed by perceived cover-ups.

Congressman Ro Khanna explains, 'Epstein is different. And the reason it's different is that his base cares about this. His base is following this closer than people on our side are. They were told that Donald Trump would go after the pedophiles... and Donald Trump gets into office and he's protecting pedophiles.'