On Monday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast, it was announced that the U.S. would be sending an advanced anti-missile system to Israel, along with troops to operate it, in response to missile attacks by Iran. Additionally, a man was arrested with loaded firearms, multiple passports, and an unregistered vehicle near a Donald Trump rally in California. The man was associated with the Sovereign Citizens movement.
USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin discussed uncommitted Democratic voters and how they could impact the upcoming election. There is a focus on young, progressive voters, as well as Arab and Muslim voters, who are frustrated with the current administration’s approach to Middle East conflicts.
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen talked about the possibility of Donald Trump challenging election results if he were to lose, citing previous lawsuits filed by Trump and his allies after the 2020 election. The main issues in potential GOP lawsuits would be voter citizenship and mail-in ballot processing.
It was noted that there may be obstacles to lawsuits in 2025, as some lawyers may face charges or sanctions for their involvement in challenging election results. The episode also acknowledged Indigenous Peoples Day, which marks Native American history and culture, and the push to move away from celebrating Columbus Day due to Columbus’ atrocities against indigenous peoples.
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