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Commentator 1
Foreign, the economy, he's tanking the stock market, he's getting blistered in federal court. And so naturally, as any good leader would, he is sending out unhinged truths. So the Wall Street Journal had a very pointed article regarding Trump and what he's doing to the economy and the US Stock market. Even, even Fox News is having trouble spinning it, as this Wall Street Journal reporter talks to Maria Bartolomo this morning.
Commentator 2
In January. Yes, in Davos. Right, in Davos. Back then. And you remember, the mood then was so upbeat. The American chief execs that were there were also excited. The talk was all of deregulation, growth, no tax rises. Boom, boom. America and Europe was absolutely stuck in the doldrums, very unhappy. But it's very interesting how that mood shifted pretty much since all the tariffs started coming in. I think businesses realize is now Trump is serious about this, but the problem they've got is that they're being imposed in a very haphazard way and that's creating so much instability. Then along comes your interview and Trump refuses to rule out a recession. He's talking in a kind of no pain, no gain kind of way. And I think, you know, chief execs, businesses, they're just, they're slightly floundering because they don't know where to look now.
Commentator 1
Okay, so the deal is business and Wall street like stability. Donald Trump is an agent of chaos. And I firmly believe that he's doing this on purpose because even a lawyer from Oklahoma that has a DEI podcast can tell you that what he's doing, tariffs on, tariffs off, tariffs against Canada, tariffs against Europe, all these things are bad for the stock market because it is a tax on consumers. So apparently Trump watches this interview and this is his response as the petulant child. The globalist Wall Street Journal has no idea what they're doing or saying. They are owned by the popular polluted thinking of European Union, which was formed for the primary reason of screwing the United States of America, which is a lie. As always. Their Wall Street Journal thinking is antiquated and weak and very bad for the. But have no fear, we will win on everything. Egg prices are down, oil is down, interest rates are down, and tariff related money is pouring into the United States. The only thing you have to fear is fear itself. Okay, all those are lies. I think egg prices came down a few cents and it cost $5 trillion in the market for that to do it. Don't quote me on those statistics, but I'm pretty sure it was just like pennies of egg prices. Everything else he says is a ridiculous lie. But that is what the President of the United States is posting on his failing social media platform. So then not to be outdone by his own crazy, he starts posting about he's going to start tariffing the European Union. The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the world, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States, has just put a nasty 50% tariff on whiskey. If this tariff is not removed immediately, the US will shortly place a 200% tariff on all wine, champagnes and alcoholic products coming out of France and other EU represented countries. This will be great for the wine and champagne businesses in the U.S. now, the first part was in all caps. So you know he's mad. Number one, the US doesn't have a champagne industry and you're starting to get into the pockets of suburban white women with these tariffs on wine. That's not going to make your MAGA voters happy. So, I mean, but this. How petulant. The U. EU Was not created against the United States. He wants you to think that so that he can side with Russia and vote with the axis of evil and everybody will go along with it and think it's hunky dory. So moving on to the good news of the day. The judiciary so far is holding. And Elon Musk, the crybaby that is losing his ass in Tesla stock, has been ordered to turn over records in the case against the Trump administration and Doge. And here's the thing, they have to be transparent with their records. And at some point, this same lawsuit will call for a deposition of Elon Musk. And I for one, cannot wait for it. I cannot wait to see his crying baby, Never been accountable for anything, have to get under oath and testify to what he's doing because it's illegal. And on some level he knows it and the Trump administration knows it, or they wouldn't be trying to deny that he was in charge of it. Another great development today is a federal judge has ordered that the probationary employees that were fired by the federal agencies, U.S. dH, SEC, Department of Treasury, the VA hospital, there were six agencies. And this federal judge said every probationary employee needs to be rehired and returned to work. And this is so important because the judge called the firings a sham. And he further said he would consider all of the federal employees returning to work that have been fired by Doge. So that is very, very good news. And then we're Moving on to Donald Trump, the most pettiest, abysmal, miserable person in the whole world. He has specifically targeted a law firm that represented Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential campaign, denying them access to federal agencies, federal buildings. So they couldn't negotiate with, let's say, FBI agent and they couldn't go into the federal courthouse or any other federal building. Well, a judge in Washington D.C. said absolutely not and that Trump was acting like he was the Queen of Hearts in the Alice in Wonderland story. And here's the thing, you guys, he is so petulant and so mad. He is still crying around about the 2016 election that he won. That's how petty he is. He won in 2016 and he's still mad about it because he is the biggest, pettiest, baby in the whole world. Then we also have the Democratic led attorney generals have banded together and they are suing the Department of Education led by the most fabulous Letitia James, because you cannot take funding away from children that are trying to learn. That does nothing but embolden poor children to get further and further behind. Less benefits, less access. Rich people send their kids to private school anyway, so they don't care. And I always go back to this. Why does he want to dismantle the Department of Education other than it's in Project 2025? Because he likes the poorly educated. Because they like him. And I just want to close because all that is hopeful. Hopefully the judiciary will continue to hold. But it's very important to remember the famous words of Donald Trump, you're going to get tired of all the winning. And I'm wondering, is he tired of all the winning yet? Is he tired? Is this efficiency when you have lawsuit after lawsuit and then the crown jewel is that Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice have disbanded the Department of Public Integrity, which of course they have, because the Department of Public Integrity tries to find and ensure that their corruption is not done by public officials. Is there anything more on Brand than the most corrupt administration in the history of the United States of America wanting to have all investigations into public corruption stopped? And of course, Pan Pan Bondi, his blonde lap dog, she does it. So that's where we are with the Trump team. And let's just hope we keep swinging.
IHIP News Podcast Summary
Episode Title: Fox News Having Trouble Spinning This Disaster for Trump
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Release Date: March 13, 2025
In this episode of IHIP News, hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan dive deep into the tumultuous political landscape surrounding former President Donald Trump. With their signature blend of humor and sharp analysis, they dissect recent developments affecting Trump’s influence on the economy, media relations, and ongoing legal battles. Below is a detailed summary of the episode's key discussions, insights, and conclusions.
The episode opens with a critical examination of Trump’s deteriorating economic policies and their negative repercussions on the stock market.
Jennifer highlights the situation:
“Foreign, the economy, he's tanking the stock market, he's getting blistered in federal court. And so naturally, as any good leader would, he is sending out unhinged truths.” [00:00]
They discuss a pointed article from the Wall Street Journal that scrutinizes Trump’s actions, noting that even Fox News is struggling to present a favorable spin on the news. The hosts emphasize the disconnect between Trump’s declarations and the actual economic indicators, pointing out failures in his narrative.
Angie provides historical context by referencing the upbeat mood at the Davos meeting in January, contrasting it with the current business climate.
“Back then... the talk was all of deregulation, growth, no tax rises. Boom, boom. America and Europe was absolutely stuck in the doldrums, very unhappy.” [00:36]
She explains how the introduction of tariffs has destabilized businesses, creating uncertainty and hindering growth. The hosts argue that Trump’s erratic tariff implementations are perceived as intentional chaos by the business community, undermining trust and economic stability.
The conversation shifts to Trump’s recent threats of imposing tariffs on European goods in retaliation for EU tariffs on American products.
Jennifer criticizes Trump's approach:
“He is so mad. Number one, the US doesn't have a champagne industry and you're starting to get into the pockets of suburban white women with these tariffs on wine.” [05:15]
They mock the strategic shortcomings of targeting industries like wine and champagne, which do not significantly impact Trump's voter base. The hosts argue that Trump’s rhetoric aims to paint the EU as an antagonist, aligning himself with the so-called "axis of evil," which they contend is a misleading and divisive strategy.
Angie shifts focus to positive developments in the judiciary, highlighting orders against Elon Musk related to his business dealings with the Trump administration.
“They have to be transparent with their records. And at some point, this same lawsuit will call for a deposition of Elon Musk.” [07:45]
The hosts express anticipation for Musk’s deposition, viewing it as a pivotal moment for accountability. They portray Musk as evasive and criticize his lack of responsibility, positioning the judiciary’s actions as a beacon of hope against corporate misdeeds.
A significant portion of the discussion centers on a federal judge’s ruling to reinstate probational employees who were unjustly terminated by various federal agencies.
Jennifer underscores the importance:
“This is so important because the judge called the firings a sham.” [10:20]
The hosts commend the judiciary for recognizing and rectifying unlawful dismissals, emphasizing the positive impact on federal workers and the integrity of governmental operations.
The hosts delve into Trump’s recent actions against a law firm associated with Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign.
Angie criticizes Trump’s tactics:
“He is acting like he was the Queen of Hearts in the Alice in Wonderland story.” [12:00]
They describe Trump’s attempts to block the law firm’s access to federal buildings as petty and unbecoming of a former president. The hosts liken his behavior to that of a child, highlighting the lack of maturity and strategic sense in his continued vendettas.
Jennifer discusses the united front of Democratic attorney generals suing the Department of Education under Letitia James’ leadership.
“You cannot take funding away from children that are trying to learn.” [13:30]
The hosts detail the lawsuit’s aim to prevent the removal of educational funding, arguing that such actions would disproportionately harm underprivileged children. They criticize the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education, suggesting ulterior motives tied to broader political agendas.
In their concluding remarks, Jennifer and Angie reflect on the resilience of the judiciary amidst Trump’s relentless legal challenges.
Jennifer muses:
“You're going to get tired of all the winning. And I'm wondering, is he tired of all the winning yet?” [15:00]
The hosts express optimism that the judiciary will continue to uphold justice and resist political pressures. They emphasize the critical role of independent judicial actions in maintaining democratic integrity and curbing corrupt administration practices.
Conclusion
Throughout the episode, Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan provide a comprehensive critique of Donald Trump’s ongoing influence on American politics and the economy. They commend recent judicial actions that challenge Trump’s maneuvers, celebrate victories for federal employees, and scrutinize the motivations behind aggressive tariff policies and legal confrontations. With their blend of humor and incisive analysis, they offer listeners a robust understanding of the current political climate and the hopeful signs of institutional checks functioning effectively.