Episode 760: Trump Goes to Arlington and May Have Broke the Law; Past Interviews of Vance are Haunting Him

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Donald Trump's Arlington Cemetery photo op may have broken the law, sparking a campaign scandal he can't afford.

The episode opens with Farron Cousins introducing a scandal around Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery for a photo op with families of fallen soldiers, which may be illegal campaigning. He details reports of an altercation where Trump staffers allegedly assaulted a cemetery worker who warned them about the law, and criticizes Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung's defamatory statement about the worker. Cousins then shifts to J.D. Vance, quoting Vance's 2021 speech where he said childless people disturb him and accused them of brainwashing children, noting Vance's error about Randi Weingarten's stepchildren. Next, he covers conservative radio host Eric Erickson's rant against Trump supporters, where Erickson criticizes Trump's character but admits he'll still vote for him, highlighting Republican hypocrisy. Cousins also mentions Richard Grenell's false claim about the Harris campaign imploding and mocks it with social media responses. He analyzes Trump's social media activity, noting staffers' relief that his posts are on Truth Social, but points out they still gain attention. The episode includes Vance's response to the Arlington scandal, where he attacked Kamala Harris and told her to go to hell. Cousins reviews a Wharton analysis showing Trump's economic plan would add $6 trillion to the debt, compared to Harris's $1 trillion after offsets. Finally, he discusses Truth Social's stock decline and insider sales, framing it as a sinking ship tied to Trump's election chances.

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A pointed partisan review of Trump-world loyalty, from Arlington fallout to character-based contradictions.

Ring of Fire Radio sets Donald Trump's Arlington National Cemetery controversy against J.D. Vance's past comments about people without children, framing both as trouble for a campaign with little room for another mistake.

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Want Arlington fallout, J.D. Vance's comments about people without children, and a sharp test of conservative consistency?

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