There was a panel titled “Michelle vs Kamala” at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). During this panel, participants compared past and present U.S. administrations. Kurt Schlichter, a columnist for Townhall, spoke about the current President, former President Richard Nixon, and former President Donald Trump.
Kurt Schlichter’s View on Presidential Respect
Kurt Schlichter shared his thoughts on the differences between President Joe Biden and former President Richard Nixon. He spoke about how Schichter apparently had respect for the United United States and followed traditional norms. He contrasted this with what he sees as Biden’s lack of similar respect.
Nixon vs. Biden
While Schlichter argued that Nixon showed respect for national norms, he also claimed that Biden prioritizes personal gain over national interest. He claimed that Biden has no respect for the country. He also claimed that Biden is the leader of a so-called criminal organization within his own family.
Speculation on Biden’s Potential Actions
Continuing his criticisms, Schlichter suggested that Biden might pardon family members if he needed to. He said he was unsure that Biden would be willing to leave office peacefully if he was defeated in the 2024 election. This was part of his belief that Biden does not respect regulations.
Schlichter’s Comments
During the panel, Schlichter said that Nixon “had respect for norms, he had respect for the United States of America. These guys don’t, Joe Biden doesn’t. Joe Biden is the capo of a criminal organization, the Biden family. He doesn’t care about the country, all he cares about is himself.”
Not Leaving
He continued, “I could see him [the] day after his next inauguration or the day before Donald Trump’s inauguration, God willing, him putting his brother, son, and himself. I don’t think that is going to work because they are never going to jail. I just don’t see him leaving. Remember, the 25th Amendment.”
Thoughts on Kamala
Schlichter also shared his thoughts on the Vice President, Kamala Harris, becoming President. He said, “We agree, Kamala on the ticket is an absolute disaster for the Democrats. She makes Joe Biden look like Oppenheimer.” Many of the other panelists agreed with him, with one claiming she is the same “without the charm.”
Tom Homan’s Perspective on Trump’s Approach to Cartels
Tom Homan, former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), also shared his views. Homan spoke about how Donald Trump might handle Mexican drug cartels. Homan praised Trump’s aggressive stance, suggesting he would take the necessary military action against these criminals.
Trump’s Strategy Against Drug Cartels
Homan claimed that Trump would rightly label Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations. As such, Homan said he would be justified in deploying military force to dismantle them. He claimed that the cartel problem needs to be addressed urgently, as he believes they are making the American opioid crisis worse.
Criticism of Current Administration’s Policies
The panel slammed the current administration’s handling of international drug trafficking. They claimed that Biden didn’t do enough in its approach to Mexico and China. They argued that the Biden administration hasn’t done enough to address the fentanyl crisis and claimed they haven’t held the responsible countries accountable.
The Call for Trump’s Return
Homan also shared that he believes America needs Trump to return to the presidency. He claimed that this is the only way for the nation to recover and regain control of its border security. Many Republicans agreed with this view, arguing the government needs to be more proactive and assertive in tackling national challenges.
Homan’s Comments
Homan said, “[Trump] would send a Hellfire rocket down there — he’ll take the cartels out, because they need to be taken out because they killed over 100,000 Americans. This administration hasn’t held Mexico accountable, they haven’t held China accountable for creating all the fentanyl they’re selling to the criminal cartels — this administration is sitting back and watching this country get destroyed. We need President Trump back to save this great nation.”
Trump’s Successes
Tom also spoke about Trump’s apparent successes as President, saying, “People want to say the past administration, ‘Your policies are inhumane.’ But when President Trump has illegal immigration down to a 45-year low. […] President Trump’s policy saved lives […] Since Biden has been in office, we’ve had over 12,000 dead Americans with fentanyl.”
Other Controversial Language
This is not the first time CPAC panelists have made controversial comments. During one event, Michael Knowles claimed he wanted to destroy “transgenderism.” This led to a lot of debate and criticism of Knowles’s comments. Some LGBT+ activists argued that this language was discriminatory and harmful.
Controversies and Criticisms Surrounding CPAC
However, there have been other controversies around CPAC. Some people have claimed the group has tried to rig straw polls. Internal conflicts have meant many board members have resigned. Many critics of CPAC have said the organization needs to be reformed to better reflect the wants and needs of the Republican party.
Financial and Ethical Questions within CPAC
Other critics have supported investigations into CPAC’s financial practices and leadership ethics. They are concerned that the organization has a lack of transparency and regulation. They have supported moves for greater accountability and ethical standards within the group through these proposed investigations.
The Role of CPAC in Shaping Conservative Identity
CPAC is a very important group for the Republican Party. It helps to define and shape conservative identity in the United States. The group’s organizers choose specific themes and speakers that they think are important. For example, the “America Uncancelled” theme was a response to fears of censorship.
CPAC’s Influence on Republican Electoral Strategies
Additionally, CPAC is also important because it provides a platform for potential candidates. For example, Donald Trump’s speeches at CPAC have helped him share his policy priorities and political strategies with his audience. During CPAC, the focus is usually on issues like immigration policy, border security, and criticisms of current administration policies.
CPAC’s Role in International Conservative Movements
At one CPAC event, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán took part in the conference despite not being American. This is part of the conference organizers’s attempts to create a global conservative alliance. They said they wanted to allow conservative movements worldwide to share ideas and strategies to improve the world.
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