7 chapters across the catalog
De-Lulu Election Denial, Digital Finance Executive Order
The "De-Lulu" trend of election denial on social media is highlighted, featuring users who believe the current administration is a elaborate setup. Simultaneously, a new executive order is released regarding digital financial technology, protecting the right to self-custody crypto assets and promoting the development of dollar-backed stablecoins.
A series of social media videos features individuals claiming that Kamala Harris will still become president and that Donald Trump's election was a "trap." These "DeLulu" (delusional) theories suggest that secret legal maneuvers or CNN reports will overturn the election results. The phenomenon is compared to previous fringe political movements that relied on "flipping the script" narratives.
Trump-Hitler Comparisons, Electoral College and ABC Retraction
Hillary Clinton compared Donald Trump's potential re-election to the rise of Hitler, warning he would use the military against domestic opposition. Following a commercial break, she issued a scripted clarification regarding her acceptance of the 2016 results while reiterating her opposition to the Electoral College.
Failed Republican candidate Solomon Peña was arrested in New Mexico for allegedly orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic lawmakers. Peña, who claimed his election loss was fraudulent, reportedly hired accomplices to fire bullets into the residences, including one where a 10-year-old girl was present. The hosts discuss the case and the potential for it to be used to further the "MAGA extremist" narrative.
January 6th Capitol Attack and Election Denial
The January 6th attack on the Capitol is compared to historic dates like Pearl Harbor and 9/11. The segment features footage of protesters "high-fiving" and smiling, which commentators describe as "outrageous and pathetic." It also notes the tragic suicides of police officers who responded to the event and the ongoing debate over the "big lie" that the 2020 election could be overturned.
Karine Jean-Pierre, 2016 Election Denial Tweets
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy questioned Karine Jean-Pierre about her past tweets claiming the 2016 presidential election and the Georgia gubernatorial election were "stolen." Jean-Pierre dismissed the comparison to current "MAGA Republican" election denial, stating her comments were focused on voting rights. The exchange highlighted the administration's struggle to reconcile past rhetoric with current condemnations of election skepticism.
The discussion focuses on the perceived hypocrisy of Democrats who criticize 2020 election denial while having questioned the results of the 2000 election for decades. Jeffrey Toobin's past comments on the 2000 Florida recount are cited as an example of long-standing election skepticism from the left.
