Trump vs. Fauci, Governors Battle Coronavirus, China Tensions, Future for US Political Parties

The McLaughlin Group -- July 17, 2020

guest panelist this week is Shermichael Singleton, conservative writer and political consultant

Issue one: Trump Team vs. Fauci

Discussing the not-so-subtle war on Dr. Fauci's credibility. Peter Navarro wrote a scathing USA Today op-ed and Dan Scavino retweeted a political cartoon of Fauci flushing the US economy down the toilet.. What's motivating this effort?

Issue two: Governors on the Hot Seat

Discussing Andrew Cuomo's effort to take a victory lap. Is it deserved? What about Gretchen Whitmer's continuing focus on lockdowns and public mask wearing? And how would you rate Ron DeSantis's efforts in Florida?

Issue three: China Tensions

President Trump this week signed a congressional sanctions act, punishing Chinese officials for Beijing's new national security law in Hong Kong. Additionally, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US government regards the vast majority of China's claims over territory in the South China Sea to be illegal.

Issue four: Donkey and Elephant Migration

Discussing the evolution of the GOP and Democratic Party.

Plus: predictions!

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