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Ep. 1378 - Donald Trump Found Guilty Of Running For President

The Matt Walsh Show

Fri May 31 2024



Donald Trump's Conviction in a Kangaroo Court:

  • Donald Trump faced conviction on 34 felony counts related to running for re-election, following what was described as a disgraceful sham trial.
  • The prosecution failed to clearly explain the crime Trump was guilty of committing during the trial.
  • One theory suggested that Trump falsified business records to violate New York state law prohibiting unlawful means to promote any candidate for office. However, the specific unlawful means were not clearly defined.
  • Another theory proposed was that Trump overpaid his taxes, resulting in more taxes being paid than owed, potentially leading to his conviction for preparing false tax documents.

Removal of Appeal to Heaven Flag from San Francisco City Hall:

  • The historic "Appeal to Heaven" flag, flown outside San Francisco City Hall for 50 years, was taken down and replaced with an American flag due to its association with far-right extremism.
  • Recent controversy arose after it was flown at U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's vacation home, leading to its removal from public display.

Fatherhood Study on Heart Health:

  • A study found that fathers have worse cardiovascular health compared to men without kids but are less likely to die from any cause due to having more social support and lower rates of depressive symptoms.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 2,814 men aged 45-85 and noted variations based on ethnicity and age when becoming a father.
  • Despite findings suggesting worse heart health among fathers overall, personal lifestyle habits play a significant role in determining individual heart health outcomes regardless of parental status.

Implications of Family Life Contrary to Common Beliefs:

  • Having a family can motivate individuals towards better health habits and financial success rather than detracting from these aspects as commonly believed.
  • Personal experiences often contradict societal narratives portraying family life as detrimental or limiting in various areas such as career advancement or physical well-being.

Alien Sighting in Los Angeles:

  • Scott Roeder meticulously analyzed a video of an alien sighting frame by frame, identifying what he believed to be proof of real entities with cloaking devices.
  • The expert concluded that the aliens were real and present in the video, using principles from homicide investigations to support his claims.
  • Roeder's expertise led him to assert that the aliens possessed invisibility cloaks, explaining why they couldn't be seen in the footage.

Debate on Weight Loss Methods:

  • A debate arose on Twitter regarding weight loss through dieting and exercise, with some individuals challenging the effectiveness of these methods for everyone.
  • Matt Walsh confidently stated that anyone can lose weight simply by eating less and exercising more, emphasizing the straightforward nature of weight loss as burning more calories than consumed.
  • Critics argued that achieving weight loss through diet and exercise is challenging, citing metabolic challenges faced by those struggling with obesity.
  • Walsh countered these arguments by stating that while weight loss may be hard, it remains a simple concept based on physics and calorie deficits.
  • He highlighted that despite varying levels of difficulty for different individuals, the fundamental principle of losing weight through diet and exercise remains universally true.