In This Episode
Trump’s first State of the Union is long on words, low on energy, and short on policy. Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer break down the speech, the reaction, and all the Mueller Madness that followed with their guest, Ashley Parker of the Washington Post.
State of the Union Reaction (3:10)
- New York Times: First Trump State of the Union Makes Appeal for Unity
- Politico: Trump more presidential? Pundits say no
- Washington Post: Tough talk and a call for unity
Trump’s Economic/ Tax Cut Message (13:00)
- Politico: Trump took a victory lap – Here’s what he didn’t mention
- Pro Publica: What Happened To All The Jobs Trump Promised?
Immigration (26:00)
Media Reaction (31:00)
Joe Kennedy- Democratic Response (35:25)
- Boston Globe: Echoing Obama, Joe Kennedy speech could unite a split Democratic Party
- NPR: Text and Fact Check of Kennedy speech
Mueller Madness (43:25)
- New York Times: Trump tried to fire Bob Mueller
- Washington Post: FBI’S Andrew McCabe leaving deputy director job
- Vox: Trump called McCabe’s wife a loser in bizarre call
- Washington Post: Trump sought release of classified memo
- New York Times: FBI condemns release of controversial memo
- Washington Post: Ryan defends release of memo on alleged surveillance but warns against probe
Ashley Parker (58:10)
