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During a public appearance, Donald Trump called out billionaire donor Miriam Adelson, crediting her and her late husband Sheldon with influencing his decision to recognize the Golan Heights. Trump sparked controversy by claiming Miriam refused to say whether she loved the United States or Israel more, suggesting her primary loyalty lies with Israel. The exchange is highlighted as a rare moment of transparency regarding the influence of mega-donors on U.S. foreign policy.
John Bolton War Mongering, Trump National Security Friction
The New York Times reports that President Trump has been complaining about National Security Advisor John Bolton's militant advice. Trump reportedly joked that if it were up to Bolton, the United States would currently be involved in four different wars.
The dinner conversation turns to international and domestic villains, with guests labeling Vladimir Putin a power-hungry dictator. The host compares Putin to US leaders like George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. The guests then pivot to the influence of the Koch Brothers and Sheldon Adelson on US elections, which the host dismisses as an ineffective liberal talking point.
President Barack Obama's performance at the 2013 White House Correspondents Dinner included a joke regarding Republican donor Sheldon Adelson. Obama quipped that he might have declined to run for office if Adelson had offered him a hundred million dollars directly, a comment that drew laughter from First Lady Michelle Obama. The segment also notes the heavy security presence at the event, including sniffer dogs on the red carpet.
A report from the Center for American Progress claims that billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson would save $2 billion in taxes under a Mitt Romney presidency. The hosts calculate the massive taxable income required for such a windfall and discuss Adelson's influence in both U.S. and Israeli politics.
Mitt Romney is declared the winner of the Maine caucus by a narrow margin over Ron Paul. The discussion highlights how Super PAC funding from donors like Sheldon Adelson keeps candidates in the race to generate advertising revenue for media outlets.
Journalists at Israel's Channel 10 resigned after the station was forced to apologize to billionaire Sheldon Adelson for a critical report. The hosts speculate the conflict involves Adelson's potential interest in opening casinos in Israel to help balance the national budget.
