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Amidst the light-hearted banter, serious implications were drawn about the entrenched interests within Congress, perceived as beholden to defense contractors. The guests expressed skepticism about whether such changes could feasibly occur given the current political landscape, where many politicians gain favor through the military-industrial complex.

Double Standards in Political Perception

As the dialogue wound down, Dore critiqued how Trump’s proposals would be handled differently than those of hypothetical progressive leaders. If someone like Bernie Sanders had suggested a similar policy, Dore argued, they would likely receive widespread acclaim rather than skepticism.