The Schaftlein Report

Governor Ron DeSantis Enters Race 1) Rollout on Twitter less than perfect and Media critique goes into high gear. 1A) DeSantis will be a formidable candidate in the Primary race 2) DeSantis, Trump and Biden are all within 1 point in Presidential race 3) Trump still leads in all polls but the first vote is 7 months away. 4) Do not count out Biden and the Democrats as identity politics, media and tech companies support will be a challenge. 5) Economy, border, crime and Biden incompetence are key issues but much more goes into a general election vote - we'll explain 6) Debt ceiling and budget cut talks continue

Guest Joe Visconti

1) Tim /Scott enters race 2) DeSantis is next 3) Budget talks "productive but no deal" 4) Fake travel advisory for black and lgbtq in Florida. Residents are laughing at the absurdity. 5) NC Govenor - "state of emergency over school choice" - absurd 6) AP gets climate grants and pushes climate change stories 7) Denver sweeps LA 4-0

Hosted By Jeffrey Dunetz and Guest Ken McClenton 1) GOP Rep Anna Luna from Florida files to have Schiff removed from House for Lying in Russia probe 2) Chicago's new mayor pushes $12B tax hike and defund the police West Hollywood Unarmed "Security Ambassadors" Failed. City Council Votes for More Police 3) 29 of 30 missiles shot down by Ukraine The above stories came from real clear politics. 4) DeSantis appears ready to announce run next week

1) As we knew Russian Collusion was a HOAX. FBI used uncorroborated intelligence 2) Hunter Biden Investigators removed from the case by DOJ in blatant retaliation. Did Garland or Biden give that order. 3) Debt Ceiling talks are going nowhere according to McCarthy. Stock market is nervous. 3A The government took in $2.7T in revenue $364B is Interest on debt $770B is Social Security $420B is Medicare $157B is Veterans $465B is Defense $524B Other We spend more than this. 4) MSNBC and CNN are still going berserk over Trump appearance on CNN. 5) DeSantis signs bill to prohibit state funding for schools that engage in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Woke ideology) 5A) Presidential announcement coming soon. 6) Daniel Penny defense fund tops $2.0M 7) Migrant Invasion in full display despite being bussed to Democratic cities 8) Man arrested for attacking a Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly staff.

1) Revelations of Corruption unveiled - Now the meat needs to be connected to the bone 1A) Subpoena issued to FBI. Stonewalling? Rep. Comer alleges Biden family received millions. 2) Trump goes on CNN in WILD evening of Politics - We'll explain Afghanistan, Border, Inflation, War, Putin 3) Border Implosion - 150K poised to enter illegally. "Chaos at the border" - Biden 4) April PPI came in at .2% below the .3% forecast. Inflation still running at 5% 4A) Jobless claims raise to 265K, highest level since 2021 5) No progress on budget and debt ceiling - A calamity in the making another Biden disaster. Staff is negotiating though. 6) Santos charged 7) Sen. Feinstein returns - She looks like she is over 100 years old

1) Biden and McCarthy meet 2) Biden polls collapse to 36/37% approval - Media in full panic 3) Biden and Hunter corruption gets more media attention 4) Trump comments on Bud light debacle 5) 150K migrants posed to enter U.S, as Title 42 ends 6) Economy in trouble - Consumers $1T in credit card debt. 49% can't handle an unexpected $400 expense. 7) T-Mobile shuts down SF flagship store due to crime, drugs and homelessness

1) Regional banking crisis continues as some stocks are down 30 -50% today 1A) Short sellers spreading false stories - we'll explain 1B) Rep. Lois Frankel insider selling/trading - Jeffrey explains 2) Biden is missing in action on debt ceiling talks - McConnell 2A) House produced a bill now it is up to Biden and McCarthy to reach a deal. 3) House oversight committee subpoenas the FBI over Biden bribery whistle blower. 4) Biden administration not being honest saying the border is secure - Sen. Sinema 5) Navy used a non-binary drag queen to recruit - What the hell are they doing? This is nuts 6) Is the U.S. edging toward socialism?

Janet Yellen said we're going to run out of cash in the next 30 days

Fed meets as we record, First Republic bought by JP Morgan, markets still think there is more instability

Title 42 is almost done and wait… the President is sending troops to the border? SHOCKING!

Clarence Thomas and the gifts

Disney vs DeSantis

"The Squad" vs Feinstein

Russia vs Ukraine

1. Waiting for the Spring offensive
2. 2. 100,000k Russian Casualties

Met Gala- WHO CARES!?

1) Growth slowed from 2.6% in Q-4 2022 to 1.1% in Q-1 2023 1A) Americans are losing faith they will have enough money for retirement 1B) Total debt held by all sources increased 90% since 2009 to $68T. Someone is bearing losses as interest rates have risen. 2) Republican House passes Raising the Debt Ceiling by $1.5T implementing spending cuts of $4.5T with cap on Government Spending of 1% per year. This seems very reasonable. Senate and Biden say No. 2A) Democratic Governors come out against expanded work requirements for social programs. 3) Polling has DeSantis beating Biden 48-45%, while the same poll shows Biden beating Trump by the same 48-45% 3A) DeSantis appears ready to launch campaign in Mid May 3B) Press Conference reveals Biden is given questions from reporters in advance. 3C) Biden 62%, Kennedy 19%, Williamson 9% 4) General Miley says Ukraine can win due to high morale however Russian troop strength is at the same level as when war started, despite losing 170K solders. 4A) Russia will not allow visitors to jailed WSJ reporter. 5) In Minnesota and CA, Democrats are blaming car companies for a huge spike in auto thefts instead of the criminals. 6) 75 year Anniversary of Israel - Jeffrey adds perspective

1) Despite the overwhelming numbers against Biden, he is favored to win. We'll explain. 1A) 51% of Democrats do not want him to run and 26% do want him to run 1B The WSJ did an editorial saying Biden IS in Decline. We agree. It is selfish what he is doing. 2) DeSantis heads oversees to Israel, UK, Japan and S. Korea. Pence to decide in June. 2A) 70% of Voters do NOT want Trump to run including 44% of Republicans, 70% of Independents and 93% of Democrats 2B) Trump leads DeSantis 46-31 in latest NBC poll 2C) Gov. Sununu calls Trump already a 3X loser a potential 4x LOSER noting he added $8T to the national debt in 4 years. Covid contributed partly to this to be fair. 3) Gov. Jim Justice to challenge Sen. Manchin in WV 4) Debt Ceiling cap on collision course as Biden shows NO movement to McCarthy plan to raise debt ceiling by $1.5T with 4.5T in cuts to spending. 4A) Americans are reducing savings to cope with Inflation 5) Bud Light sales drop 17% after disastrous Trans advertising campaign flops. 2 executives put on leave. 6) Leaks indicate the U.S. government stepped in to convince Kiev NOT to attach Moscow. so let me get this straight - I'll explain. This is another level of incompetence in the Biden administration getting EVERYTHING wrong internationally. 7) Secretary Tony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan under fire for their roles in the Hunter Biden Laptop fiasco. Both spread lies and disinformation according to CIA operative Mike Morrell. 8) Bill Maher states the obvious - "Young black men are killing each other in Chicago. Where are the celebrities against this?" 9) Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon relieved of their jobs. We'll add insight.