S4 E2: Putin, Trump & North Korea: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
27 Aug 2024 (20 days ago)
Donald Trump's Actions and Statements
- Donald Trump stated at a rally in Florida that there had been a terror attack in Sweden the previous night, despite there being no evidence of such an event.
- Donald Trump gave seven people a single pen to share.
- At a press conference, Donald Trump assumed an African-American journalist's friends were members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
- Donald Trump watches Fox and Friends every day.
- Donald Trump stated that he does not know of any government leaders in America who are killers.
International Incidents
- The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was poisoned while waiting for a flight. One of the suspects arrested in connection with the poisoning claimed she believed she was participating in a prank TV show.
- A Florida man was arrested for plotting to bomb Target stores along the East Coast of the United States. The man's alleged motive was to lower Target's stock price so he could purchase shares cheaply.
Vladimir Putin's Actions and Allegations
- Vladimir Putin recovered two ancient vases from the ocean while cameras were present.
- Putin's daughter and her husband have holdings worth approximately $2 billion.
- Vladimir Putin may have stolen billions of dollars and may have been involved in the intimidation or assassination of his opponents.
- Putin annexed Crimea, imposed severe fines and long prison terms on protesters, propped up the brutal Assad regime, and signed a harsh anti-gay propaganda law.
- Putin deflects criticism by saying that the US is no better than Russia, using the example of Ferguson and police brutality.
Opposition to Vladimir Putin
- Gary Kasparov was interrupted at a political opposition event by radio-controlled flying dildos.
Commentary on US and Russia
- The speaker believes America and Russia are not the same, stating that America has problems but its elections are not rigged, its human rights record does not compare to Russia's, and its press is currently free.
- Experts say Vladimir Putin wants an end to US sanctions, US endorsement of his position in Syria, the weakening of NATO, and recognition of his annexation of Crimea.