Topic: Kelly Loeffler

Columnist Mark Shields discusses Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's decision to lift stay-at-home orders and the subsequent lack of support from President Trump. Shields attributes Trump's reversal to advice from Dr. Anthony Fauci and political friction regarding the appointment of Kelly Loeffler to the Senate. The hosts argue that Shields is manufacturing a narrative to frame Trump as a "venal" leader who ignores experts.

Senators Richard Burr, Kelly Loeffler, and Dianne Feinstein are facing scrutiny for selling significant amounts of stock following private coronavirus briefings in January. While the Stock Act of 2012 was intended to curb insider trading in Congress, critics argue the law's reporting requirements are easily bypassed through non-digital filing systems.