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Episode: Trump Admits He's Working For Putin in Stunning Admission Caught on Tape
Hosts: Jennifer Welch ("A") & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan ("C")
Date: December 10, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

In this episode, Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan take a sharply critical and comedic look at the latest bombshell in US politics: a series of astonishing admissions and policy shifts indicating that Donald Trump, the sitting president, is directly aligning with—and perhaps beholden to—Vladimir Putin and Russia. Through a mix of pointed commentary, played clips, and sharp banter, the hosts unpack the implications for America's foreign policy, democracy, and the American public’s psyche.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening: Trump’s Allegiance to Putin (00:04–02:23)

• Jennifer opens by painting a picture of the US government, led by "dementia-ridden pudding boy Kanks" (Trump), actively working for Russian interests via intermediaries like Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
• She laments American praise from Putin, the abandonment of US allies, and introduces a key audio clip from UK broadcaster James O’Brien.

2. James O’Brien’s Analysis: Trump vs. Europe (00:53–02:23)

• James O’Brien Clip (played 00:53):
  “The President of the United States of America has sided with Vladimir Putin against the United Kingdom, against the whole of Europe, in fact.” (01:17)
• O’Brien voices his disbelief and concern over Trump’s alignment with Putin, questioning the rationale and motivations behind these actions.

3. Slow Descent into Authoritarianism & Public Desensitization (02:23–03:44)

• Jennifer echoes O’Brien’s exasperation, noting America’s gradual normalization of Trump’s behavior.
• She references the 2016 “Putin wants a puppet” debate:
  “He acted like an idiot. And everything, everything has come true.” (02:52)
• Reflects on the massive impact of one election undermining international order.

4. Deep Compromise: Money, Blackmail, and “Bubba Gate” (03:44–04:57)

• Angie ("Pumps") expands on Trump's history of siding with Putin—dating back to his first administration, welcoming Putin to Alaska, and ignoring US intelligence.
• Discussion of persistent reports of Trump being compromised:
  “It is, what is the compromise? What is, what is he being bribed with? Because we're way past. Is he aligned with Vladimir Putin?” (04:46)
• References to “Bubba Gate” and the Epstein files, suggesting a complex web of kompromat (compromising material).

5. American Frustration and Global Stakes (04:57–07:35)

• Jennifer reflects on the urgent need to uncover “why” Trump is so beholden to Russia—money, blackmail, or worse.
• Expresses empathy with Europeans, clarifying that most Americans do not support Trump, but feel powerless as his administration acts quickly to cement its legacy.
• Fear over the prospect of not reaching the next elections because of potential anti-democratic moves:
  “When they tell you who they are and they show you who they are, believe them, believe them, believe the diabolical nature and machinations of this administration...” (06:30)

6. The Bombshell Clip: Trump’s Interview (07:35–08:11)

• Clip of a Trump interview where he seems unbothered that his policies align with Moscow’s interests:
  Interviewer: “A Kremlin spokesperson... said the adjustments they're seeing are, quote, largely consistent with Moscow's vision. Do you think that's a good thing?”
  Trump: “I have no vision for Europe. All I want to see is a strong European.” (08:07)

• Jennifer’s reaction:
  “This guy has no, no, no thought. He wants to say, okay, how can I prevent Vladimir Putin from embarrassing me or whatever he has on him? And how can I make myself and my friends a bunch of money? That's it. That's who this guy is.” (08:11)

7. The MAGA Shift: From Reagan to Putin (08:47–09:40)

• Both hosts are stunned at Trump supporters who now openly prefer Putin over Biden, highlighting the deep ideological and cultural transformation in conservative America.
• Angie: “I think it took a lot of propaganda that Vladimir Putin and his cronies played the long game in dividing the United States. Because when I saw at a MAGA rally that somebody said we'd rather have Vladimir Putin as our president than Biden... I thought we're, we are fucked.” (09:36)

8. Culture, Propaganda & Disillusionment (11:04–12:20)

• Jennifer laments the normalization of Trump’s antics among core supporters, contrasting the 30% "adoring" base with the majority exhausted and exasperated by him.
• Trump Clip: “I have Vast knowledge. I see what's happening. I get reports that you will never see.” (11:24)
• Angie critiques the cycle: “He’s not a comedian. He’s supposed to be world [leader].” (12:09)

9. Sharp Message to Wealthy Republicans & Historical Role Reversal (12:24–13:50)

• Jennifer delivers a direct message to “country club fiscal Republicans,” accusing them of selling out democratic values for personal enrichment.
• Stark warning: “What he's doing here with Vladimir Putin is so dangerous and so devastating... He is aligning our country with war criminals and fascists. We are on the other side... Like, if you think of World War II, we're on the side with the bad guys right now.” (13:17)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Let me say this slowly. The President of the United States is siding with Vladimir Putin. It is such a massive, massive story.” — Jennifer (02:23)
• “It is, what is the compromise?... Because we're way past. Is he aligned with Vladimir Putin?” — Angie (04:46)
• “When they tell you who they are and they show you who they are, believe them...” — Jennifer (06:30)
• “We are on the other side... if you think of World War II, we're on the side with the bad guys right now.” — Jennifer (13:17)
• “He’s not a comedian. He’s supposed to be world [leader].” — Angie (12:09)
• “When I saw at a MAGA rally that somebody said we’d rather have Vladimir Putin as our president than Biden... I thought we are fucked.” — Angie (09:36)

Important Timestamps

• 00:53 – 02:23: James O’Brien’s take on Trump siding with Putin over the UK and Europe
• 03:44 – 04:57: Pumps on Russian kompromat and why Trump keeps siding with Putin
• 07:35 – 08:11: Trump dodges question about U.S. strategy aligning with Moscow
• 09:36: MAGA supporters express preference for Putin over Biden
• 11:24: Trump claims “I have Vast knowledge… I get reports you will never see”
• 13:17: Jennifer’s indictment of elite Republicans and U.S. alignment with fascists

Tone & Style

The tone is sharp, irreverent, and darkly comedic—mixing outrage, sardonic wit, and genuine fear about the future of American democracy and global alliances. The hosts use colloquial, unfiltered language, and are unabashed about their left-leaning perspective and emotional engagement.

Summary

This episode channels a sense of disbelief, urgency, and gallows humor as Jennifer and Angie dissect Trump’s evolving and overt alignment with Russian interests, the normalization of authoritarian behaviors, and the risk of democratic backsliding. They link recent events to longstanding suspicions of compromise and blackmail, voice solidarity with frustrated Europeans, and appeal to the better angels of American values—while warning of the dire stakes ahead.