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5 min readThe latest Part of the Problem episode covers reactions to the Trump assassination attempt, stalled Iran war talks amid economic pressures, and open calls for censoring anti-war voices.
Trump Shooting Reactions
Hosts Dave Smith and Robbie Bernstein mock the immediate push for a new White House ballroom after the shooting, noting right-wing influencers echoed administration talking points without original thought. Trump pitched it post-shooting as secure for events like the correspondents' dinner, claiming private donors—not taxpayers—would fund it. Court documents later revealed it's a cover for a taxpayer-funded military bunker, contradicting claims. They question the logic: the White House is already secure, presidents need outdoor events, and competent protocols would suffice over hiding indoors. Trump praised Secret Service performance despite the obvious failure, unusual given his history of promoting conspiracies like 9/11, birtherism, RussiaGate, and 2020 election fraud—but not this incident. Former counterterrorism director Joe Kent raised concerns about Butler rally security and others in interviews, urging investigation.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:52) **Intro and Tour Dates** - Hosts announce upcoming comedy shows in Tulsa, OKC, Phoenix, and beyond
- 2 (03:03) **Trump Shooting Aftermath: Ballroom Push** - Bizarre right-wing calls for new White House ballroom post-shooting
- 3 (05:23) **Ballroom Bunker Reveal** - Project exposed as cover for taxpayer-funded military bunker
- 4 (06:58) **Presidential Security Critique** - Questions on why ballroom solves outdoor event risks
- 5 (07:33) **Butler Rally Security Failure** - Joe Kent highlights counterterrorism concerns
- 6 (12:27) **Iran War Update: Stalled Talks** - Negotiations collapsed; Iranians firm on uranium, blockade
- 7 (15:36) **Escalation Risks and Iranian Warnings** - Iran threatens bigger response to resumed strikes
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Show Notes
Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "the fire" Bernstein discuss consequences of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz being closed, Mark Levin's call for censorship online, and more.
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