Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker: Inside Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июл 2021
  • The year 2020 brought with it a nation riddled with grief as the United States descended into a raging pandemic, steep economic downfall, and unsettling political instability. As half a million perished and millions were left jobless from coronavirus, what was really going on inside the White House? And who was influencing Donald Trump as he refused to concede power after an election he had clearly lost?
    Washington Post reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker answer these questions for the American people in I Alone Can Fix It, a gripping exposé of an administration sabotaging its own country. Their sources were in the room as Trump and the key players around him-doctors, generals, senior advisors and family members-continued to prioritize the interests of the president over that of the country. These witnesses saw firsthand Trump’s desire to deploy military force against protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death. They saw his refusal to take coronavirus seriously, even to the point of allowing himself and those around him to be infected. They, along with the rest of the world, saw him spur on what would become the January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol building.
    With unparalleled access, Rucker and Leonnig delve into exactly who they say enabled-and who foiled-the president as he desperately held onto his fleeting presidency in his final year in office. Join us as Leonnig and Rucker reveal the inner workings of the 2020 Trump White House.
    NOTES
    Leonnig photo by Marvin Joseph; Rucker photo by Melina Mara.
    SPEAKERS
    Carol Leonnig
    Investigative Reporter, The Washington Post; Co-author, I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year; Twitter @CarolLeonnig (Participating Virtually)
    Philip Rucker
    White House Bureau Chief, The Washington Post; Co-author, I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year; Twitter @PhilipRucker (Participating Virtually)
    In Conversation with Yamiche Alcindor
    Host, "Washington Week," PBS; Twitter @Yamiche (Participating Virtually)
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Комментарии • 654

  • @dancurtis4295
    @dancurtis4295 2 года назад +29

    I keep asking and asking and asking and asking...Why hasn't this man been arrested yet?!

    • @j.d.schultzsr.9215
      @j.d.schultzsr.9215 2 года назад +3

      dan curtis,
      You may be asking, asking, asking and asking, but you're not listening and listening and listening and listening...as has been explained several times on RUclips (and in my Junior High Civics class), there is no authority who can just put this clown into handcuffs and haul him off to a cell. Any SUCCESSFUL criminal investigation takes time.

    • @elaineburnett5230
      @elaineburnett5230 2 года назад +3

      Well at least you know that you are not alone! I just want the action against Trump to be conclusive, binding and judicial.😑😒😎

    • @jennifer60515
      @jennifer60515 2 года назад +1

      @@j.d.schultzsr.9215 There is overwhelming evidence that he is a criminal. It’s been recorded for history to see. He has also admitted to much of his criminality. My favorite line of his is: “So what are we gonna do here, fellas? I need 11,779 votes.” I need, not I earned and I will prove it in black and white in a court of law and before the American people.

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 года назад

      Perhaps the institutions are too corrupt, or afraid of violence. Can only speculate.

    • @jennifer60515
      @jennifer60515 2 года назад +2

      @@jc.1191 Agree. Afraid.

  • @kittehbelleh7051
    @kittehbelleh7051 2 года назад +10

    I imagine journalists have a bit of PTSD after covering Trump for this many years. My mental health certainly suffered, merely based on what I saw and read every day. I can't imagine the added weight of feeling responsible for making sure this insanity got reported by the hour. It was a 24/7/365 trainwreck, with life and death implications. Pretty much a war zone. My sincerest gratitude to you all.

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 года назад

      Yup. It's narcissistic abuse. Very toxic.

  • @sharronburkard1384
    @sharronburkard1384 2 года назад +96

    I read the book the first day it was available. Not just remarkable journalism, but the most frightening thing I've ever read. Our country is in deep 💩, and we need all the shovels we can get. VOTE!

    • @collindysart6472
      @collindysart6472 2 года назад

      Voting for more worthless hacks like Biden won’t fix anything.

    • @j.d.schultzsr.9215
      @j.d.schultzsr.9215 2 года назад +15

      @@collindysart6472 ,
      Many of us believe it IS possible to clean up psychopath Donnie's mess. By parrotting the right-wing propaganda of hopelessness, you show the world that YOU are the only thing thst is beyond hope.

    • @oldschooloc2110
      @oldschooloc2110 2 года назад +12

      @@collindysart6472 Nothing beats a try but a failure and if we don't try we've already doomed ourselves by failing.
      In times like these, a few brave individual usually arise and aggressively challenge the simple minded positions that are leading the country to ruination. We can only support positive efforts to recover the "True America" and rebuild respect at home and abroad. Our national situation is dire, but, not impossible to remediate. Let's get to it, real Americans!:We can do this!

    • @In-house444
      @In-house444 2 года назад +9

      @@collindysart6472 fascist

    • @g0679
      @g0679 2 года назад +6

      @@collindysart6472
      Biden reads.

  • @kasnarfburns210
    @kasnarfburns210 2 года назад +127

    Trump is a disturbing statement about the state of our country. That so many people would still support his running for president is chilling!!

    • @williammarotz7406
      @williammarotz7406 2 года назад +5

      The people have no one. Psychopath trump on one side and neoliberal eugenic beasts on the other.

    • @j.d.schultzsr.9215
      @j.d.schultzsr.9215 2 года назад +8

      @@williammarotz7406,
      Many of us have hope that we CAN clean up Dirty Diaper Donnie's God-awful mess. If you seriously believe the right wing propaganda about those of us who are trying, YOU are the one who is beyond hope.

    • @joycebayliss4507
      @joycebayliss4507 2 года назад +4

      What do you think about Biden now?

    • @rebeccarayburncooper7062
      @rebeccarayburncooper7062 2 года назад +17

      I had to leave the US in 2018. I couldn't take one more minute of the Neanderthals who voted for this obvious conman.

    • @eblackwell
      @eblackwell 2 года назад +13

      @@joycebayliss4507 miles ahead of where we were under Trump thanks to Biden. It doesn't mean I agree with everything, it doesn't mean I can't sit there and say he did something wrong. But I can say we are much better off and the facts prove it

  • @Shayitisntso
    @Shayitisntso 2 года назад +80

    Mary Trump warned he would do exactly what he did.

    • @melisalynn5895
      @melisalynn5895 2 года назад +16

      So did Michael Cohen at his Senate Judiciary hearings.

    • @SC-oh9ol
      @SC-oh9ol 2 года назад +13

      @@melisalynn5895 so did Bolton,so did the guy that he was partners with when they wrote "Art Of The Steal"
      So did the NYC contractor that lost millions working on his buildings that got totally stiffed on all the invoices,he settled for 20 cents on the dollar 3 days later.As well as the permanent white staffer that went to the media and showed how much he owed each city for security overuns, anywhere a campaign rally took place in 2015 and 2019.With the highlight being owing $9 mill to the D.C. police department for the same.The blatant irony,is he snivelled about Dems defunding the police,when he actually did with his arrogant ego.How many scams,grifts,cons and schemes does he have to be caught with before his fanboyz clue in hes a POS.

    • @raymondchollet3199
      @raymondchollet3199 2 года назад +11

      So did michael cohen warn what frump would do. And he was right. Psycotic in chief

    • @AgeofAquarius-xu3bk
      @AgeofAquarius-xu3bk 2 года назад +7

      Bill Maher predicted during his campaign in 2016. Bill said it thru out 45s
      “Ahem” presidency.

    • @melisalynn5895
      @melisalynn5895 2 года назад +3

      @@SC-oh9ol I’m so late with this reply, but yep I agree with all of the above. It’s scary the level of gaslighting he and the GOP have and continue to pull off.

  • @patricia2645
    @patricia2645 2 года назад +29

    Yamiche is fun! Quite a change from standing in press conference where trumpf called her a "horrible person & she worked for a horrible network" she has more class in her finger than trumpf. Ever thought about.

  • @cherrishcornell148
    @cherrishcornell148 2 года назад +112

    Hi Yamiche, I really admire your ability to keep your cool after four years of Whitehouse abuse. I'm glad you all got through it. In this case all three of you certainly earned your money.

    • @PinkPosey
      @PinkPosey 2 года назад +19

      So true! He really attacked this lovely woman and professional journalist. Love & respect you Yamiche!

    • @annettejones1775
      @annettejones1775 2 года назад +7

      Facts

    • @raymondchollet3199
      @raymondchollet3199 2 года назад +4

      I would like to see a LINCOLN PARTY. To replace the trumplicans, you know ,those who turned a blind eye yo voters rights, and ignore the Insurection of the capitol on 6 jan 2021. ,as a tourist visit!

    • @beckydavis1820
      @beckydavis1820 2 года назад +6

      He certainly help to catapult you to to the top. He wanted you out because you were so smart and for that I thank you Yamiche!

  • @annettejones1775
    @annettejones1775 2 года назад +43

    My world 😮 this is so crazy. So many people witnessed this and nobody said anything even after they were fired.

    • @lawrencelampke6007
      @lawrencelampke6007 2 года назад +4

      I'm sure they signed non disclosure agreements and were afraid of being dragged to court by the most litigation happy moron the world has ever known

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 года назад +1

      @@lawrencelampke6007 What happened to bravery? It's not quite the sacrifice our soldiers made to get sued.

  • @loismayette2747
    @loismayette2747 2 года назад +8

    One shocking issue about our elected official are that they do not know the Constitution or the workings of the Congress.

  • @JEPATTERSON07
    @JEPATTERSON07 2 года назад +68

    This is EXCELLENT journalism. Thank you, Yamiche and Commonwealth Club. And thank you from the bottom of my heart, Phil and Carol. The truth you dug up out of the dirt you had to deal with will inform academics and political aspirants and the public in general forever. Students of the future will study your work to discern the truth of history

    • @notabene7381
      @notabene7381 2 года назад +3

      Will be useful for the writer of "The History of the Decline and Fall of the American Empire."

    • @vfranco22
      @vfranco22 2 года назад +5

      Excellent reporting‼️

    • @auggies
      @auggies Год назад

      Funny that the demorat party tried to lie to get rid of Trump, now we have you.

    • @JEPATTERSON07
      @JEPATTERSON07 Год назад

      @@auggies that was stupid.

  • @InternationalMysteries360
    @InternationalMysteries360 2 года назад +96

    I don't know how they could just not look at him and say, "You realize you're lying right?" I would have had to say something.

    • @furtceli
      @furtceli 2 года назад +5

      And he would have replied: You are fake news, you are from the establishment and you don't know what you are talking about, I am/was the President, I know way more than you could ever know. And his adoring fans will kick you out of the room and very likely physically attack you. Since we already know the answer, why bother asking questions. My curiosity has always been why did the media even show up for these "press conferences" or chopper talks since you know what he would say to just about any question.

    • @ericfair-layman2429
      @ericfair-layman2429 2 года назад +2

      That sounds like the low level strategy of the average CNN correspondent. These guys sound like real journalists, able to listen and let him speak.

    • @maryelizabeth6797
      @maryelizabeth6797 2 года назад +7

      He really needs a few people to just straight up laugh in his face, then walk away laughing while he rants and raves about how he is the greatest.

    • @prairieshiksa
      @prairieshiksa 2 года назад +3

      They actually addressed this very thing near the end of the interview. I believe Phillip Rucker was talking when they said that they’d learned from people who were close to trump over the years might actually say, on occasion and very carefully: “you know, sir, what you just said was incorrect. Right?” And trump would invariably come right back and say something to the effect of “yes, but it doesn’t MATTER.” He probably thinks that saying something as the means to an end is important … the truth be damned.

  • @captainkirk4514
    @captainkirk4514 2 года назад +34

    Its a damn shame that more people don't go to these youtube sites and podcasts.
    I see comments in thousands on sites like Fox News, MSNBC, CNN.
    These two have done honest and professional reporting.
    Loeaning and Ruckers are prime reasons why we have freedom of speech and press, to tell the truth when others won't.

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 года назад +1

      Those outlets barely touch those sharing valuable knowledge. They're more talk shows.

    • @auggies
      @auggies Год назад

      Are we sure we have the truth here?

  • @betsystewart9786
    @betsystewart9786 2 года назад +21

    He alone can wreck it

  • @valentinomartinez1
    @valentinomartinez1 2 года назад +17

    Yamiche, what an excellent job of interviewing two key Reporters on the Trump beat -- Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker. Your questions and comments were clearly exceptional!
    Bravo to both Carol and Philip. Your work is the best and so important in this time of true danger relative to the Trump influence on the body politic.

  • @russcollins4762
    @russcollins4762 2 года назад +43

    We almost lost our democracy over "pillow talk"

  • @beverlycrawford7859
    @beverlycrawford7859 2 года назад +59

    Lincoln Project : Thank you so much-needed and so much-loved. Priceless truth.

  • @tommac5411
    @tommac5411 2 года назад +72

    “Trump has no shame”. Well that is what defines Trump and anyone who supports him.

    • @annettejones1775
      @annettejones1775 2 года назад +2

      Facts 👺

    • @JohnHoffman65
      @JohnHoffman65 2 года назад +12

      Trump has a criminal mind and has gotten away with lies and crimes all his life. Everything he touches turns to shit. Shamefully, there are too many lined up to kiss his butt in place around him to nod their heads and say “Yes” to his every want.

  • @greghill7759
    @greghill7759 2 года назад +30

    @12.35 CAROL LEONNIG: "We can't be in Donald Trump's head..." The mere likelihood of exploring such barren and lonely territory would cause despair in the strongest of hearts.

    • @kaysimpson38
      @kaysimpson38 2 года назад +3

      Such a lonely place! Obviously, there's no room in this area for anyone, or anything except HIMSELF!

    • @hazmania
      @hazmania 2 года назад +3

      Chaotic, terrifying & totally unhinged. That’s the inside of Trump’s head! That’s how it would appear to most rational individuals with an IQ that’s average or above. Like a very, VERY bad acid trip!

    • @oldschooloc2110
      @oldschooloc2110 2 года назад +1

      Lord! Isn't that the truth! Imagine having to live in djt's head for even one hour. What horrible thoughts!
      First of all, there's no room for you because of all the self-aggrandizing constantly playing on the recorder.

    • @debrawatson7489
      @debrawatson7489 2 года назад +1

      FRIGHTENING

    • @fatimarazaak5897
      @fatimarazaak5897 2 года назад

      Well said!

  • @stacyververis7731
    @stacyververis7731 2 года назад +9

    All the more reason that he should never be allowed to even run for dog catcher. Pity the poor dogs

  • @kaysimpson38
    @kaysimpson38 2 года назад +62

    Thoroughly enjoyed your book! I have friends waiting in line to borrow it. I literally couldn't put it down. We need more people like you two, so we don't have to wonder about the realities behind the scenes! GREAT BOOK!

  • @democratpatriot6752
    @democratpatriot6752 2 года назад +79

    The "new norm" - not treating Trump's unhinged behavior as an emergency that needs to be attended to.

    • @lilianne478
      @lilianne478 2 года назад +8

      @@marywinterstein2952 instead of calling names like trump does why don't you look into Trump and his family. Do some research, why don't you? There's plenty of information and investigative reports.

    • @jeannestapleton7514
      @jeannestapleton7514 2 года назад +9

      Maybe Mary is fine supporting the white nationalist WARLORD wannabe and his violent BROWNSHIRTS.... our family fighting fascists , only to see republicans work to replace our democracy with them. ( some family in Poland DIED fighting those scum only to see trump using the tactics & words of Adolph Hitler ...” the lying press, believe ME”... pick up a history book, look under Germany 1923 Coup attempt, through 1933 and on. Go ahead , look.

    • @Cgh432
      @Cgh432 2 года назад

      @@marywinterstein2952 pot calling the kettle missy.

    • @In-house444
      @In-house444 2 года назад

      @@marywinterstein2952 fascist

  • @annettejones1775
    @annettejones1775 2 года назад +23

    Is the law going to change to protect us from Senators and President

    • @darrickmalloy6909
      @darrickmalloy6909 Год назад

      Thats what i want to know. Or are they gonna blow smoke while changing nothing

  • @judychandler8485
    @judychandler8485 2 года назад +12

    Today I purchased my book, "I Alone Can Fix It "..I can't wait to start reading it ..

  • @patj4952
    @patj4952 2 года назад +23

    Bravo Phil, Carole and of course Yamiche. Thank you Commonwealth Club. Great book to follow your last great book. How did you refrain from calling an ambulance to have Trump committed during your interview?

  • @donwardell4605
    @donwardell4605 2 года назад +30

    Guys and Gals we were so lucky, we came within a hair or seeing this great country (and world light) be so damaged. This cannot happen four years from now but the anger in the populace is appalling to me, stick together!

  • @donnazukadley7300
    @donnazukadley7300 2 года назад +8

    Has anyone revisited when Hillary Clinton was in a debate with Trump about his taxes and he said "that makes me smart"? And then LOOK AT HIS FACE!! HE WAITS FOR A REACTION! It reminds me of a 2 year old who defies their parent... and then waits to see if they get away with it

  • @speedracer1945
    @speedracer1945 2 года назад +13

    That show he for the reporter at Maralago was done in front of her to show the power he has over his rich friends.

  • @JoeSireno
    @JoeSireno 2 года назад +78

    They ended the interview just before the most important question: After all your extensive research and the facts you uncovered, why hasn’t trump been indicted? What is it that holds this once great nation in the grip of this reality show clown? Why is justice so assiduously denied?

    • @briandemello
      @briandemello 2 года назад +9

      Because over half of Republicans still support him. It is also because we have a history of not going after former presidents as many other countries have done, with very bad results. Cycles of mayhem and violence, and terrorism. The situation is further complicated by the several congressional Republicans who were involved in the insurrection. Not to mention the near unanimous support of Trump by Republican politicians and right wing media. Right now, the Democrats are in the uncomfortable position of deciding which will be worse, prosecuting Trump and his minions, or putting on a political ‘show trial’ that again lets him escape justice while reminding people of how bad he is. There is no good resolution of this situation, but I come down on your side ultimately.

    • @MrSean03839
      @MrSean03839 2 года назад +14

      They are scared he will insight his cult to civil war. And what was once the republican party is now nothing but a criminal enterprise.

    • @joyflavell7385
      @joyflavell7385 2 года назад +14

      He has been getting away with crimes for decades using any means open to him and especially as a confidential informant selling out those higher in the criminal hierarchy. That won't work now and a big part of his fight to stay in office was to avoid indictments. Knowing far more about his history the prosecutors know they need a meticulous airtight case that tfg can NOT wiggle out of, no loopholes that could be exploited. That takes time and efforts we aren't even aware of. They could never prosecute Al Capone for his myriad crimes BUT they got him on tax charges. He died in prison. I'm sure there were people he hurt who weren't satisfied but at least he was held accountable. I hope tRUmp has the same fate. I'd love to see him held accountable for negligent homicide but I'll settle for whatever puts him in a cell. I just hope it happens. Patience is very hard at times.

    • @MrSean03839
      @MrSean03839 2 года назад +4

      @@joyflavell7385 Al Capone died from syphilis of the brain at his Florida mansion, not in jail.

    • @JoeSireno
      @JoeSireno 2 года назад +10

      @@joyflavell7385 it sure is hard to wait but your points make a lot of sense and are well taken. God, I hope he gets what he deserves. His narcissism cost many lives and his destruction of our democracy continues unabated.

  • @kevinmccarthy8746
    @kevinmccarthy8746 2 года назад +3

    THANK YOU FOR all your great reporting, we need you in congress.

  • @laurenvega-cruz4718
    @laurenvega-cruz4718 2 года назад +16

    Why wasn't this information disclosed immediately!

    • @beckydavis1820
      @beckydavis1820 2 года назад +1

      If you are listening .. somebody knows.

  • @jenniferhizzy6591
    @jenniferhizzy6591 2 года назад +55

    Lie detectors cannot always discern when a narcissist is lying.

    • @merrywalsh2809
      @merrywalsh2809 2 года назад +9

      Right. Narcissists do not know they are lying. Their brains create the reality they need, from moment to moment. That is why many, especially one with concomitant ADHD, and possible Aderral abuse, lie non-stop.

    • @jopiee2473
      @jopiee2473 2 года назад +3

      @@merrywalsh2809 The rest are politicians !

    • @larryprimeau7738
      @larryprimeau7738 2 года назад +5

      If Trump's talking he's lying. don't need any descernment.

    • @jopiee2473
      @jopiee2473 2 года назад

      @@larryprimeau7738 Brainwashed you are ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @larryprimeau7738
      @larryprimeau7738 2 года назад +2

      Trump supporters don't get vaccinated and please no masks, ok? Ok.

  • @michaelstraughn6625
    @michaelstraughn6625 2 года назад +6

    It is asinine to believe that for 3 long hours, the singularly most powerful person in the world did not know that his Capitol, which was just a short walk away from him, was under seige, even after he was being repeatedly told of the situation.

  • @steveehrlich3034
    @steveehrlich3034 2 года назад +4

    Carole and Phillip are just the nicest people, so courteous and respectful of everyone.

  • @pamelafranklin3452
    @pamelafranklin3452 2 года назад +19

    He knew he had to leave the Military would have came in and walk him out ,that would had been so embarrassing

    • @catherinedonnelly1025
      @catherinedonnelly1025 2 года назад

      I really feel cheated !!! I really wanted to see that happen I’d still love to see him going to jail and suffering the consequences of his behavior
      But in my life dealing with Narcissists they’ve never had to deal with the consequences

  • @frank-to7lu
    @frank-to7lu 2 года назад +56

    Well done Yamiche... you're in the vanguard of an intensely reported historical record.

  • @stephrainspirite9985
    @stephrainspirite9985 2 года назад +13

    Carol & Phil how wonderful to envision a Fellini or Esther Williams movie on your interview in the middle of the lobby...lol Thank you both so much for your good works. What a reckless POS he is.

  • @johnedwardjones999
    @johnedwardjones999 2 года назад +39

    Catastrophic Final Year is about to repeat itself...Lawrence Tribe recently said, "We are witnessing the unraveling of a cover-up. Before that, John Dean stated he'd pay for the opportunity to examine Trump under oath.
    Big thanks to Carol and Phil. Always write great stuff and always interesting to hear.
    I can barely handle a minute of listening to Don before I get nauseous...2.5 Hrs. OMG...Great witness to Don's UNHINGED TOXIC MIND.

  • @lamo1724
    @lamo1724 2 года назад +27

    Not only was America watching, the whole world was watching. We were scared by how vulnerable Capitol Hill appeared. I don't understand the suggestion that the Pentagon was worried about optics when the optics were already disastrous xxx

    • @jakebe4915
      @jakebe4915 2 года назад +2

      They were in on the Coup... the ORANGE FASCIST put in a sycophant by that time.

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 года назад

      It's a lie. Pentagon officials were installed just before that would be loyal. They just allowed it clearly.

  • @bernicerichter8944
    @bernicerichter8944 2 года назад +11

    Why isn’t the big orange Cheeto under indictment or in jail?

    • @rebeccarayburncooper7062
      @rebeccarayburncooper7062 2 года назад

      Lord, yes! I don't even live in the US anymore but still have to think àbout him being prez again. I don't want that evil clown in the WH again. My ģrandkids, great grandboy and children deserve a functioning democracy.

    • @katherinejones850
      @katherinejones850 2 года назад

      Because DOJ is _____\___? Lazy, cowardly, threatened, under staffed, under funded, overwhelmed????????

  • @kittys.2870
    @kittys.2870 2 года назад +12

    His entire four years squatting in the oval office was a Disaster!

  • @glentorn5362
    @glentorn5362 2 года назад +20

    Great discussion. Glad i tuned in.
    Progressives unite for democracy.
    Truth matters.

    • @samreynolds3789
      @samreynolds3789 Год назад

      DEMOCRACY for WHOM?
      AmerikkkaNazi🇺🇸 IS REAPING what IT SOWED, since 1492 : RACIST /VIOLENT /ILLEGAL invasion so called Americas !

    • @darrickmalloy6909
      @darrickmalloy6909 Год назад

      Here here!

  • @JohnHoffman65
    @JohnHoffman65 2 года назад +12

    How ready is the protective force at the Capitol to withstand another assault, should it happen again. ‘State of readiness’ is something in the military we are always striving for.

    • @SC-oh9ol
      @SC-oh9ol 2 года назад +1

      Should it happen again? They already have the date picked.DC police are on it,Sept 18th supposedly..I think it's a rouse and it will come much earlier...Like next week the 13th.

    • @j.d.schultzsr.9215
      @j.d.schultzsr.9215 2 года назад +1

      @@SC-oh9ol ,
      My-Pillow Mike said Friday the 13th, but as always, keeps moving the date. Our grandchildren will be awaiting the "audit reports" long after Napolean Bonespurs is pushing up daisies.

  • @SScherliss
    @SScherliss 2 года назад +22

    Any chance he ends up getting jail time or at least a felony charge to disqualify him from office?

    • @jopiee2473
      @jopiee2473 2 года назад

      No ! Here is something you can count on ! Nothing can stop what is coming ! The storm is here !

    • @edwardsbarbara25
      @edwardsbarbara25 2 года назад +2

      @@jopiee2473 Haha Hahahahahahaha

    • @jopiee2473
      @jopiee2473 2 года назад

      @@edwardsbarbara25 Laugh 😂 good . Let’s see who laughs 🤭 last .

    • @marvymarier8988
      @marvymarier8988 2 года назад +3

      @@jopiee2473 Yes , right wing fanatics will be exposed for the traitors they are . They will be vanquished .

    • @jopiee2473
      @jopiee2473 2 года назад

      @@marvymarier8988 You mean rinos ? Yes it’s happening as I type ! Brainwashed you are ! What’s it like to be a zombie 🧟‍♂️

  • @SScherliss
    @SScherliss 2 года назад +16

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍well done! Great interview and excellent journalism and historical reporting. Thank you!

  • @denisehall4818
    @denisehall4818 2 года назад +13

    Don't forget the colusive Senators and Congressmen?

  • @jakebe4915
    @jakebe4915 2 года назад +23

    This was the best interview on the new book. BRAVO Yamiche.. professional to professionals

  • @martinobrien7110
    @martinobrien7110 2 года назад +31

    It all boils down to Jan 6 . An absolute horror show of complete incompetence .
    Where is the Republican Party ? On the verge of becoming extinct .

    • @martasperling8582
      @martasperling8582 2 года назад +4

      We can only wish

    • @gregoryleggett9773
      @gregoryleggett9773 2 года назад +3

      Let's hope.

    • @MargauxStewart
      @MargauxStewart 2 года назад +1

      Martin: Wrong on your Accusation of Complete Incompetence ! our BRAVE POLICE held and Protected the Capital and members of The Congress ! ; VP Pence, Risked his LIFE to do his Duty and get the 2020 Election Certifyed; General Milley defied trSCUMp ! and much MORE !

    • @gregoryleggett9773
      @gregoryleggett9773 2 года назад +1

      @@MargauxStewart With all due respect, I think Mr. O'Brien was referring to the total incompetence of Trump and the Republicans in response to the insurrection, not the Capitol Police. The rest of your comment I totally agree with.

    • @jakebe4915
      @jakebe4915 2 года назад +1

      They are gas lighting that it was a labor of love and tourism..

  • @Henry-dt9ht
    @Henry-dt9ht 2 года назад +23

    What if Donald we're receiving guidance, support and advice, from his good friends, Putin and Kim -Jong-Un.

    • @catherinedonnelly1025
      @catherinedonnelly1025 2 года назад +1

      He is definitely Putin’s puppet , but WHY ???

    • @jc.1191
      @jc.1191 2 года назад +1

      @@catherinedonnelly1025 Narcissists believe their group should be the most powerful people. Autocrats are the strong men who lead entire country. Plus Putin helped him get elected, so is returning favors for more help when needed.

    • @merriferrell2818
      @merriferrell2818 Год назад

      Those informed about Putin such as Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum know Putin's influence over Trump. To weaken America serves Putin's agenda. He models how to steal hundreds of millions from the state and manipulate through intimidation and propaganda, which is lock step with Trump's agenda

  • @MH-iq6eo
    @MH-iq6eo 2 года назад +21

    Yamiche is the best.

  • @nelliesuave1349
    @nelliesuave1349 2 года назад +16

    It was the second debate with Biden

  • @annettejones1775
    @annettejones1775 2 года назад +15

    Damn Trump looked for 2 freakin hours while people died and they still dying committing suicide, wtf

  • @eugenio1542
    @eugenio1542 2 года назад +21

    WOW, WOW and WOW ! Restores my waning faith in intelligent life on planet America. Relaxed and friendly while 100% Professional. We just had our own insurrection in South Africa for a disgraced narcissist leader. No cash and few supplies in our local town 2 wks later. Why do the sheeple follow ????. Also - bad vibes in America for eg, reverberates to "turn up the volume" internationally ?

    • @davidobriend8560
      @davidobriend8560 2 года назад +2

      Look what happened in Hong Kong, Myanmar and Belarus. If trump wasn't in office, maybe these slides in democracy wouldn't have occured. As an American, I don't have much faith left in rational thought over here. Half of Americans have lost their minds, and will deny what they can see with their own eyes. Half our government is fine with sedition and fascism. Look what happy to Hungary. Viktor Orban lost power, then came right back.

  • @jesuisdenis5739
    @jesuisdenis5739 2 года назад +5

    Thankfully there are a few grounded sources of information with the journalistic integrity of the past left in this country. The broadcast tabloids will destroy us in the end.

  • @angieclausen3130
    @angieclausen3130 2 года назад +2

    Great job to all of you.
    !

  • @johnlinden7398
    @johnlinden7398 2 года назад +5

    In order for the electorate to know their candidates it's important to know if they are responsible and functioning as rational , coherent and intelligent persons ! In the case of trump it is obvious that he does not exemplify these important characteristics for leadership except for his fan base that see him as some kind of political rock star with phoney self interest and self aggrandizement charisma !

  • @vnonkwinn6233
    @vnonkwinn6233 2 года назад +17

    Tell it like it is! Now thats what i call Fair and Balanced News . ( *SALUTE* )

  • @jaye8872
    @jaye8872 2 года назад +26

    Great job with the book!!

  • @165Dash
    @165Dash 2 года назад +17

    I was surprised to read that one of Milly’s biggest concerns in December 2020 that Trump would abruptly withdraw from Afghanistan.
    What a difference 6 months makes.

    • @jamesdolan4042
      @jamesdolan4042 2 года назад +1

      Who is Milly?

    • @165Dash
      @165Dash 2 года назад +1

      @@jamesdolan4042
      D’oh!!!
      I meant (General) Mark Milley

    • @corinnaramirez9434
      @corinnaramirez9434 2 года назад

      @@coreyblake6264 please don't think we are all idiots. There are some of us who totally agree with you About half of us . What do you suppose we do? Out of the half of us who agree with you I probably could not get 1/16th if them to do something about it. Any suggestions?

    • @conniedraughon897
      @conniedraughon897 2 года назад

      @@corinnaramirez9434 89

  • @hnttakata713
    @hnttakata713 2 года назад +19

    Trump should have been escorted out of the White House the day after his attempted coup.

    • @laurenvega-cruz4718
      @laurenvega-cruz4718 2 года назад +2

      I expected him to be arrested that day and these scumbags not disclosing this information immediately should not be allowed to release books now

    • @donnazukadley7300
      @donnazukadley7300 2 года назад

      @@laurenvega-cruz4718 they (including Bolden) picked money and book deals over America

  • @kn9ioutom
    @kn9ioutom 2 года назад +9

    From Hush Money To Sedition !!!

  • @bryantcarvalho5841
    @bryantcarvalho5841 2 года назад +24

    Wonderfully done. Unbiased, fact based and comprehensive look at Trump. A view of a catastrophe in real time. A shameful look at the biggest presidential failure in the history of the United States. Thank you Commonwealth Club of California for hosting this discussion. Good luck with the book.

  • @shipaskof8371
    @shipaskof8371 2 года назад +15

    I believe he is totally conscious of his lying.

  • @stevenbolton5181
    @stevenbolton5181 2 года назад +50

    Three people with a ton of talent. Thank you.

    • @collindysart6472
      @collindysart6472 2 года назад

      You should get out more, these are sycophantic dc freaks.

  • @shdwctchr
    @shdwctchr 2 года назад +3

    Good work!!!

  • @j-genx2395
    @j-genx2395 2 года назад +9

    I have a sickening feeling if Tump has gone "this" far he has actually gone to the point of also pardoning himself without making it known.

  • @margaretwalters-charles2506
    @margaretwalters-charles2506 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts

  • @margaretweber50
    @margaretweber50 2 года назад +11

    All these Ppl who were "talking him down" had access to his twitter account. Why didn't someone just tweet in his name???

  • @toddytapperswilhelm6374
    @toddytapperswilhelm6374 2 года назад +26

    Putin is telling Trump what to do. Even now!

  • @r.c.miller6161
    @r.c.miller6161 2 года назад +8

    Lethal. Yes. Perfect choice of a descriptor.

  • @domb8448
    @domb8448 2 года назад +13

    One day operas will be written about the man who was given every opportunity
    to be a great man, and repeatedly blew it.. Childhood beatings?

    • @maryhjort7318
      @maryhjort7318 2 года назад

      Born flawed to flawed parents. Parenting then cultivated the flaws.

    • @MargauxStewart
      @MargauxStewart 2 года назад +1

      Dom: There were NEVER any Operas written about Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Nero or Atila the Hun, Oswald, Ted Bundy, Manson !

    • @j.d.schultzsr.9215
      @j.d.schultzsr.9215 2 года назад

      @@MargauxStewart,
      Actually there once was an opera titled, "Nixon in China." Don't think it played as long as "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."

  • @humbertohernandez9889
    @humbertohernandez9889 2 года назад +2

    OMG, this is really to fiiinking MUCH
    If America doesnt something about this your all SCREWED!

  • @sherrybrower2858
    @sherrybrower2858 2 года назад +3

    Thank you three for your info. Very Interesting.

  • @sosueme66
    @sosueme66 2 года назад +2

    I love these 2 reporters !!!

  • @nanickynick1
    @nanickynick1 2 года назад +2

    I’ve read both books. Great writing. Absorbing.

  • @zxy78267
    @zxy78267 2 года назад +2

    Excellent interview.

  • @jenniferhizzy6591
    @jenniferhizzy6591 2 года назад +6

    And that is why we need to vet the candidates for office better.

  • @stacyververis7731
    @stacyververis7731 2 года назад +4

    He is a malignant narcissist and sociopath is beyond comprehension that any human being could be so self absorbed. But more importantly he’s a murderer plain and simple and why he hasn’t been charged for all his crimes .

  • @danielsteiner2436
    @danielsteiner2436 2 года назад +2

    And the truth will set you free

  • @CaminoAir
    @CaminoAir 2 года назад +13

    Trump was just the blunt spike that could be hammered into America's fault lines. Saying that the institutions held during his (and I use this word very loosely) presidency is not that significant a virtue, since America is supposed to be a major Western developed country. The real take-away is that Trump completed a 4 year presidential term due to most of the GOP, most of Conservative media and millions of voters who were either manipulated or enthusiastic in support of him, or who just cared about doing a bit better financially despite Trump's almost complete unfitness for public office and the transparently dishonest and cowardly political support he commanded. This is Donald John Trump. A tenth rate con man and near illiterate fool. This is not the kind of person who should ever have been able to undermine any institution.

  • @purijogarcia3244
    @purijogarcia3244 2 года назад +3

    This was a very good presentation and very insightful that shed light to the menace presented by tye ex-president. Thank you very much!

  • @blairwoolverton397
    @blairwoolverton397 Год назад

    oh I am SO sorry this has come to an end. WONDERFUL......

  • @TheRealMake-Make
    @TheRealMake-Make 2 года назад +4

    0:31 “I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year”
    0:41 Yamiche welcomes authors Carol Leoning and Phil Rucker
    1:08 Carol on why she wanted to write
    1:40 Yamiche knows “better than we do” about the “...stunning...consequential...lethal” 2020.
    2:56 Carol: American lives in peril

  • @debann2864
    @debann2864 2 года назад +1

    Love this!

  • @friedeswide
    @friedeswide 2 года назад +7

    let me save you the time. 1 hour ten minutes interview by reporters avoiding to say trump is clinically insane

  • @kevinmccarthy8746
    @kevinmccarthy8746 2 года назад +4

    Life and death game to most of us that is, Democracy or Dictator/ president of China. Making it harder to vote, all the Republican ways of redistricting, the ability to interfer in a honest election sounds like China to me.

  • @lallen4999
    @lallen4999 2 года назад +4

    Don't judge someone by what they say, but what they do..................just saying.

  • @ThePinonpete
    @ThePinonpete Год назад

    Thank you for doing such a great job !

  • @mariathomas4815
    @mariathomas4815 2 года назад +4

    Everything persons in the White House, government, in the capital must have a complete background check, paper check, phones, money back ground check and wire checks. They all must hold a standard into hold a local or national positions.

    • @deborahedelman2659
      @deborahedelman2659 2 года назад

      I was only able to give 1 thumbs up...would like to give many!!

  • @jamesmilichich6693
    @jamesmilichich6693 2 года назад +1

    [6 months ago…August 2021] He’s still out there.

  • @cmdkaboom
    @cmdkaboom 2 года назад +1

    This is the very first time I'm heard the word Truth and Trump in the same sentence.....lol

  • @walker4133
    @walker4133 2 года назад +1

    Great book!!!

  • @HWolfe
    @HWolfe 2 года назад +2

    The thought of Trump being president again makes me totally sick to my stomach.🤮

  • @miseurluciferdiablo4878
    @miseurluciferdiablo4878 2 года назад +37

    yamiche 💙

  • @jenniferhizzy6591
    @jenniferhizzy6591 2 года назад +9

    Because his coo attempt failed.

    • @gracieallen8285
      @gracieallen8285 2 года назад +1

      Jennifer, this coup isn’t over Trump still wants to be America’s first dictator!

    • @katherinejones850
      @katherinejones850 2 года назад

      Coup is the spelling.

  • @jamesmilichich6693
    @jamesmilichich6693 Год назад

    Did you tape the Mar-a-Lago interview ?

  • @HPNana-
    @HPNana- 2 года назад +1

    And if they are all subpoenaed, they'll take the 5th, cowards that they all are...😡😡😡😡😡

  • @glaucocastillocastillo2792
    @glaucocastillocastillo2792 2 года назад +3

    Trump alone can't fix "anything".

  • @cynthiacooney1486
    @cynthiacooney1486 2 года назад

    People were hurt and murder , businesses destroyed , the NAACP should have talked to the crowds also.why do we have a judiciary committee. To use the judicial system people should have used.

  • @joycedominguez1828
    @joycedominguez1828 2 года назад +2

    Why does Carol have a constant smirk 😏?

    • @r.c.miller6161
      @r.c.miller6161 2 года назад +5

      Because Trumpf lost BIGLY and his traitorous. coup failed.

    • @larryprimeau7738
      @larryprimeau7738 2 года назад +1

      I don't see it baby.

    • @joycedominguez1828
      @joycedominguez1828 2 года назад

      @@jimbodriver1015 ding ding ding!!! I think you're right.

  • @susanevans1495
    @susanevans1495 2 года назад +2

    What I have seen with narcicissts I have known; They make themselves believe what they are saying as they say it. Once that happens it's as if for them it Is true. The trait allows them to be totally transactional. And yes, essentially it is to get them what they want. Lots of information is available on narcicissim and it is worth knowing about in depth as there are so many, one in seven.