The Daily Show: Ears Edition
Donald Trump Runs the Military & The Role of Militias | Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
According to MAGA rally goers, Donald Trump is in charge of the military. Jordan Klepper dives deeper into conspiracy theories surrounding the military with Paul Szoldra, the editor of The Ruck, a weekly newsletter focused on defense and national security. They discuss theories like Jade Helm, how service members react to conspiracy theories, and how high-ranking officials like General Michael Flynn abuse their credibility to spread them. They are joined by Dr. Amy Cooter of Middlebury College who breaks down her research on militia groups like the Oath Keepers, the overlap between members and veterans, and how militias approach “defending” their country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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