Biden Pardons Hunter, Kash Patel, Desantis, and Tariffs

President Biden Pardons Hunter. What was the psychology of the move, and was it a good or bad idea? Let’s discuss.Host Frank Cipolla ponders not only why he pardoned Hunter but also why he chose the timing he did. Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD doesn’t believe that it will not be a story of significant consequence after sensationalism passes.Kash Patel has been vocal about dismantling the FBI and has been nominated to head the country’s top law enforcement agency.DeSantis is being considered for Secretary of Defense.THE ROSSI RANTThis week Dr. Rossi, PhD discusses the Democrats and the middle class.THE TARIFFS, DESANTISWill Trump proceed with the broad, sweeping tariffs he has proposed? Dr. Rossi, PhD believes he will. He has an authoritarian personality and wants to show he is the boss.  Companies have been scrambling as they, too, think he will.With the issues being confronted Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense — many GOP Senators are concerned about his ability to fill the slot –, Trump has been considering Ron DeSantis for the position. Will he accept? Dr. Rossi, PhD thinks so; he has ambitions of the presidency, and SOD would provide him with a high profile, with only two years left to his governorship. The Lieutenant Governor would fill his seat and become the first woman and Cuban-American to serve as Governor.

Power & Politics Episode 49 Air Date: 12/8/24