Wayne Dupree Podcast

President-elect Donald Trump declared on Monday that a "free, fair, and open media" is crucial to his mission of "Making America Great Again." Trump says his duty to engage with the press for the American people's sake, despite facing unprecedented hostility from some outlets.

Chinese President Xi Jinping set clear boundaries during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru. This message was seen as directed more towards the incoming Trump administration than Biden, as the latter is in his lame-duck period.

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed plans to use the US military for a mass deportation of undocumented migrants. He responded "TRUE!!!" on social media to a claim about declaring a national emergency and using military assets for deportations. During his campaign, Trump pledged to use the National Guard to assist ICE in deportations, raising questions about how he will execute this large-scale plan.

In this episode, we delve into President Joe Biden's controversial decision to authorize Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia. The move marks a pivotal escalation in the conflict as Vladimir Putin counters with thousands of North Korean troops along Ukraine’s northern border in a bid to reclaim lost territory.

GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the House on Wednesday, announced by Speaker Mike Johnson, following his selection by President-elect Donald Trump as attorney general. His departure, anticipated by some in GOP leadership, was welcomed by many Republicans after his role in ousting Kevin McCarthy as Speaker. Gaetz did not attend the GOP leadership meeting, and Johnson cited the need to fill his seat promptly as the reason for his sudden resignation.

President-elect Donald Trump's supporters, including Elon Musk and conservative commentators, are advocating for Rick Scott to be chosen for Republican Senate leadership over John Thune or John Cornyn, as Trump looks to strengthen his influence in Washington.

Donald Trump, victorious in the 2024 elections, has unveiled his strategy to decentralize the federal workforce as a key component of his pledge to streamline government operations. His proposal entails shifting as many as 100,000 federal roles to regions renowned for their patriotic fervor. This move is seen as a bold step toward reducing the concentration of government functions in the nation's capital and dispersing them across communities with strong support for his administration's policies.

Donald Trump's campaign promises include reinstating past Executive Orders, advancing energy production, and celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary. He plans to launch the largest deportation program, impose a 25% tariff on Mexican goods, and address transgender issues.

As the 2024 Election horizon draws Trump supporters in, there's a palpable shift in the landscape compared to what was handed to him back in 2016. Initially navigating through waves of racism and anarchism, Trump is now stepping into a terrain marred by an escalating anti-Israel sentiment that cuts across political divides, paired with an economy on the brink. The stakes have undeniably heightened, presenting a challenging backdrop as he makes his bid for re-election amidst these unfolding dynamics.

The presidential campaign has seen major events like a new Democratic candidate, alleged assassination attempts on former President Trump, and a significant joke. Despite these, voters consistently prioritize the economy, with 52% citing it as the most crucial factor in their presidential choice, according to a Gallup poll.