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Donald Trump has declared that as a former President, he is immune from all accountability, be it civil liability or criminal penalty. Sure, he wanted President Obama removed from office for being Black and wants President Biden investigated for... something? But when it comes to the wayward son of Queens' most notorious slum lord, apparently four years in the Oval Office translates to a lifetime get out of jail free card. What does it say about the state of the Republican Party -- the party that once at least nominally stood for the rule of law, patriotism, and following the rules -- that it's now poised to follow one man down the road to authoritarianism? And can Nikki Haley be the person to stop him now that Ron DeSantis is out of the race? John gets wild this time with a few different picks for Reaction, Thought, or Opinion. We've got: how should the media cover Trump's 2024 campaign, how should the Biden Administration handle the uncontrolled bloodshed in Gaza, and is the Donald in cognitive decline? Last but certainly not least, Aleem wants to know from you, the listener, what are the top five Denzel Washington roles of all time? (We had to do something to keep it light this week!) #2024elections #iowa #iowacaucus #newhampshire #newhampshire #desantis #nikkihaley #cognitivefitness #authoritarianism This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit christianhanley.substack.com