Topic: Contemporaneous Notes

The discovery of Mike Pence’s contemporaneous notes regarding conversations with Donald Trump is analyzed as a standard practice of the administrative state rather than a sign of specific distrust. KT McFarlane noted on Gutfeld! that officials always keep records of high-level calls. An anecdote about a relative at the Korea Society illustrates that taking detailed notes during meetings is a common habit for those with intelligence or government backgrounds.

The media's frequent use of the term "contemporaneous notes" regarding James Comey's memos is challenged. The hosts argue that notes taken after a meeting are "journaling" or "blogging" rather than truly contemporaneous, which would require taking notes during the conversation. Representative Adam Schiff is mocked for his appearance, with the hosts likening him to a "constipated turtle."