Topic: Roosevelt

During a state banquet, President Xi Jinping referenced the 250th anniversary of American independence and explicitly used the phrase "Making America Great Again" alongside "Chinese rejuvenation." The speech touched on the historical alliance between the two nations during World War II, including the Flying Tigers. Trump extended an invitation for Xi to visit the White House in September 2026.

A historical parallel is drawn between current trade policies and the 1944 Casablanca meeting where FDR challenged Winston Churchill over exploitative British economic methods. Recent data suggests a reversal of decades of industrial decline, with 136 new factories breaking ground in November alone. The shift toward vocational training in states like Massachusetts is cited as evidence of a reawakening productive spirit among young Americans.

The U.S. has strengthened ties with Argentina under President Javier Milei, issuing a $20 billion currency swap to support the nation's economy. Conversely, Trump has threatened to cut funding to Honduras if preferred candidates do not win. This selective interventionism is compared to the Roosevelt Corollary, where the U.S. assumes the responsibility to interfere in the Western Hemisphere to protect its interests.

Terminix releases its annual ranking of the worst cities for bed bugs, with Philadelphia taking the top spot followed by New York City. The infestation at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York is highlighted as the hosts prepare for an upcoming trip to the city. The segment recalls the 2020 "bed bug era" when the insects were reportedly found in movie theaters and classrooms across France and the U.S.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City will close as a migrant intake center in June 2025. The city has seen a decline in new arrivals following the implementation of 60-day stay limits and the purchase of 53,000 relocation tickets for migrants. Over 173,000 people passed through the hotel over the last two years, many from countries like Peru.

CNN's Anderson Cooper engaged in a heated debate regarding FEMA's use of funds to house migrants in New York City hotels. While critics labeled the Roosevelt Hotel a "luxury" accommodation, Cooper argued it is a "dump" and that the funds were congressionally appropriated. The discussion centers on the transparency of government spending related to the migrant crisis.

A historical retrospective via the Chicago History Museum details the evolution of Thanksgiving from the 1621 Plymouth harvest to George Washington's 1789 proclamation. The discussion highlights Sarah Josepha Hale's lobbying efforts and Abraham Lincoln's 1863 proclamation during the Civil War. Dvorak notes that Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to move the holiday in 1939 to extend the Christmas shopping season, a move mockingly dubbed "Franksgiving."

Joy Reid compares Donald Trump's upcoming Madison Square Garden rally to a 1939 Nazi rally held at the same venue by the German-American Bund. The hosts point out that the 1939 rally occurred during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat. Reid uses archival footage from 2016 to link Trump's rhetoric to historical political violence.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited New York City to speak at the Manhattan Institute regarding the migrant crisis, noting that Texas has bused nearly 16,000 migrants to the city. Abbott criticized the Biden administration for cutting razor wire installed by the Texas National Guard and argued that enforcing existing laws would solve the border surge. He highlighted that over 8,600 people crossed the border in a single 24-hour period recently.

Protesters in Manhattan disrupted a press conference held by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside the Roosevelt Hotel, demanding the border be closed. The influx of migrants, partially driven by busing programs from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, has led to increased tensions regarding city resources and congestion pricing.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are in a public dispute over the management of the migrant crisis, which has seen over 100,000 arrivals in the city. Hochul criticized the city's lack of coordination in a 12-page letter, while Adams requested the state cover two-thirds of the $12 billion estimated cost. The Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan has been converted into a migrant housing facility as the city struggles with "right to shelter" mandates.

Mayor Eric Adams is considering erecting migrant tents in Central Park as New York City's shelter system reaches capacity with over 90,000 arrivals. Asylum seekers are currently sleeping on sidewalks outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The crisis has led to tensions between city officials and the Biden administration over expedited work permits and federal aid.

In response to recent rulings, progressive lawmakers suggest changing the composition of the Supreme Court, a move known as "court packing." The hosts explain that while the court's size has changed historically, current political realities and the Senate filibuster make such an expansion nearly impossible. They critique a CBS documentary that questions if the court's power needs to be "checked" due to a lack of public trust.

President Zelensky's speech to Congress included historical parallels to the Battle of Saratoga and references to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Analysts suggest these references were likely inserted by U.S. State Department speechwriters, such as those working for Antony Blinken, to appeal to an American audience, despite many modern Americans being unfamiliar with the specific historical details.

A 60 Minutes segment featured a DARPA-developed subdermal sensor designed to monitor blood chemistry for early signs of illness. While the report claims it is not a tracking microchip, the hosts view it as "gaslighting" and a step toward invasive government monitoring.

Senator Mitt Romney labeled the Capitol events an insurrection caused by a "selfish man's injured pride," while Senator Chuck Schumer compared January 6 to the Pearl Harbor attack of 1941. Schumer declared the date a new "day of infamy" and described the Capitol as a desecrated temple. The hosts criticize these comparisons as hyperbolic rhetoric from political elites.

Felicia Wong, president of the Roosevelt Institute and advisor to the Biden transition team, appeared on the BBC to discuss the incoming administration's economic plans. Wong advocated for significant tax increases on corporations and the wealthy, arguing that capital is "trapped at the top" and needs to be recirculated. Critics argue that such policies are at odds with the interests of the working class and suggest a globalist economic agenda.

PBS NewsHour commentators David Brooks and Mark Shields discussed the election, with Shields comparing Joe Biden to Franklin D. Roosevelt as an "optimistic rallying figure." Shields mistakenly referred to the candidate as "O'Biden" during his analysis of the "we president" vs. "me president" dynamic. The hosts criticize these commentators as "useless boobs" who provide no real perspective beyond mainstream media talking points.

Admiral Mike Mullen appears on PBS to discuss the firing of Captain Brett Crozier of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Mullen criticizes the acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly for relieving Crozier after a memo about a COVID-19 outbreak went public. The hosts argue that Crozier violated the chain of command by leaking sensitive information about troop readiness.

Captain Brett Crozier was removed from command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt after a five-page letter pleading for help with a COVID-19 outbreak was leaked to the media. President Trump and Navy officials argue that allowing such a letter to leak undermined the chain of command and signaled weakness to adversaries. While sailors were filmed cheering for Crozier as he departed, the administration stands by the decision to relieve him of duty.