Disney’s ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air last week with strategists weighing in on if the suspension, and the government’s role in it, violates the First Amendment. President Trump also threatened television licenses over negative coverage. Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn shares her thoughts on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power.
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U.S. allies, without the U.S., have joined together to recognize a Palestinian state. Meanwhile President Trump is set to meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Indonesia to discuss next steps in ending the war.
Last week, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was removed from his show after The Walt Disney Co., the parent company of ABC, felt comments he made were “ill-timed and thus insensitive”. Disney has since then reached a decision to let Kimmel return on Tuesday night, with many questioning if this has been an attack on free speech and what it means for the entertainment industry moving forward.
ROKK Partner and Republican strategist Ron Bonjean shares his thoughts on recent headlines and more on BBC World News.
Allies close to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) say she is weighing a number of options for the next steps in her political career, including a potential run for president. Many have floated the idea of her filling Bernie Sanders’ role as the Democratic Party scrambles to find a new, fresh face for the party. Democratic strategist Rodell Mollineau shared his thoughts on Ocasio-Cortez’ potential presidential run in The Hill.
Democratic strategist and ROKK Partner Kristen Hawn joined Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to discuss the importance of respectful dialogue in politics. She also provided her thoughts on the impending government shutdown and how that looms over both parties.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday, with many political figures sending their regards to his family and a discussion sparking around the right to free speech. Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean joined BBC World News to share his thoughts and discuss Kirk’s career and influence.
On Monday, President Trump announced that the Department of Education will issue new guidance about prayer in public schools. Republican strategist and Partner Ron Bonjean joined BBC World News’ ‘The Context’ to share his thoughts on this and more.
After the August recess, Trump and Congress have a full agenda for September. Trump gave the leaders of Russia and Ukraine a deadline for early this month to reach a peace deal or face possible U.S. retaliation. Back home, Congress has an end-of-month deadline to negotiate a spending deal to avoid a government shutdown.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean spoke with The Wall Street Journal about what September will bring for Trump and Congress.
Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, was in this week’s headlines due to President Trump firing her, but strategists on both sides of the aisle believe that Cook is owed due process before being terminated. Trump also continued comments on Cracker Barrel reverting to their previous logo. Democratic strategist and Partner Kristen Hawn joined Bloomberg’s Balance of Power to give her insights on these headlines and more.
President Trump weighed in on the new Cracker Barrel logo, another example of the government’s evolving relationship with corporate America during his presidency. Additionally, Trump announced he wants to send the National Guard to Chicago, following their most recent assignment to Washington D.C. Democratic strategist and Partner Kristen Hawn shared her thoughts on this and more on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power.
President Trump met with Putin in Alaska last week where they discussed the current situation in Ukraine. Following that meeting, Trump also met with Zelensky and other leaders from Europe on Monday to discuss the same, with Zelensky committing to buying 90 billion dollars worth of arms from the U.S.
Republican strategist and ROKK Co-Founder Ron Bonjean shared how Republicans are reacting and what the future holds for Russia, Ukraine and U.S. involvement on BBC News.
Watch the full panel discussion below.