Pod Save America "What the hell are alternative facts?"
Jan 26, 2017
Tom Perez, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and DNC chair candidate, shares his insights on the Democratic Party's future and the urgency of grassroots organizing. He expresses concerns about Trump’s early actions and discusses the DNC's crisis of confidence, emphasizing the need for reform and unity among progressives. Perez encourages activists to channel their energy into political action and highlights his inclusive campaign approach while critiquing the normalization of ethical lapses in politics.
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Executive Orders Signal Future Policy
- Executive orders can be legally powerful and signal intentions that Congress may enact.
- Many Trump EOs are vague but dangerous because a cooperative Republican Congress can translate them into lasting policy.
Wall Fantasy Normalized By GOP Support
- The hosts highlight the absurdity of Trump's wall demand and Paul's quick willingness to fund it.
- They call out political normalization of unrealistic, costly promises and criticize Republican compliance.
Sanctuary Crackdown Will Trigger Court Battles
- Sanctuary cities and expanded deportation definitions in EOs aim to make many undocumented residents criminally removable.
- Mayors pledged resistance and likely legal fights to protect local communities and federal funding.