All language subtitles for S13 E04： Iran, USAID & Soap Operas： 3⧸8⧸26： Last Week Tonight with John Oliver [bCroWm39-gY].en

Heat. Welcome, welcome, welcome to last

Heat. Welcome, welcome, welcome to last
week tonight. I'm John Oliver. Thank you

week tonight. I'm John Oliver. Thank you

week tonight. I'm John Oliver. Thank you
SO MUCH FOR JOINING US. It has been a

SO MUCH FOR JOINING US. It has been a

SO MUCH FOR JOINING US. It has been a
busy week. We we learned that the US

busy week. We we learned that the US

busy week. We we learned that the US
lost 92,000 jobs last month. Christine

lost 92,000 jobs last month. Christine

lost 92,000 jobs last month. Christine
Gnome was replaced as head of DHS. And

Gnome was replaced as head of DHS. And

Gnome was replaced as head of DHS. And
of course, last Saturday, the US and

of course, last Saturday, the US and

of course, last Saturday, the US and
Israel launched air strikes on Iran. And

Israel launched air strikes on Iran. And

Israel launched air strikes on Iran. And
since then, it's been hard to discern

since then, it's been hard to discern

since then, it's been hard to discern
exact facts on the ground. Although some

exact facts on the ground. Although some

exact facts on the ground. Although some
outlets, like this British Morning Show,

outlets, like this British Morning Show,

outlets, like this British Morning Show,
did manage to make some pretty avoidable

did manage to make some pretty avoidable

did manage to make some pretty avoidable
mistakes. We got to show you some

mistakes. We got to show you some

mistakes. We got to show you some
footage here, by the way, from from Iran

footage here, by the way, from from Iran

footage here, by the way, from from Iran
of people dancing like Trump.

of people dancing like Trump.

of people dancing like Trump.
So,

this is the

this is the
Is this in Iran? No, it's in Iran.

So that I gather that's in Iran and

So that I gather that's in Iran and
they're doing the Trump dance which is

they're doing the Trump dance which is

they're doing the Trump dance which is
just basically a very slight move of the

just basically a very slight move of the

just basically a very slight move of the
hips and oh where is it? Where is it?

hips and oh where is it? Where is it?

hips and oh where is it? Where is it?
It's not Iran.

It's not Iran.

It's not Iran.
>> Ah it's crucially not Iran and that's

>> Ah it's crucially not Iran and that's

>> Ah it's crucially not Iran and that's
very important because well it was in

very important because well it was in

very important because well it was in
Iran they might all be killed.

Iran they might all be killed.

Iran they might all be killed.
>> Exactly. But that does feel important

>> Exactly. But that does feel important

>> Exactly. But that does feel important
doesn't it? It seems their editorial

doesn't it? It seems their editorial

doesn't it? It seems their editorial
process is step one see video doesn't

process is step one see video doesn't

process is step one see video doesn't
matter where. Step two, immediately play

matter where. Step two, immediately play

matter where. Step two, immediately play
video to millions of people and have

video to millions of people and have

video to millions of people and have
some fun with it. And finally, step

some fun with it. And finally, step

some fun with it. And finally, step
three, which has to happen midway

three, which has to happen midway

three, which has to happen midway
through step two, check if video real.

through step two, check if video real.

through step two, check if video real.
It's perfect journalism. And yes, before

It's perfect journalism. And yes, before

It's perfect journalism. And yes, before
you ask, that is my son. Meanwhile, the

you ask, that is my son. Meanwhile, the

you ask, that is my son. Meanwhile, the
White House and its supporters have been

White House and its supporters have been

White House and its supporters have been
all over the place this week explaining

all over the place this week explaining

all over the place this week explaining
why we did this. At various points, they

why we did this. At various points, they

why we did this. At various points, they
claimed Iran was going to attack us.

claimed Iran was going to attack us.

claimed Iran was going to attack us.
Israel was going to attack Iran, which

Israel was going to attack Iran, which

Israel was going to attack Iran, which
would have led to them attacking us.

would have led to them attacking us.

would have led to them attacking us.
Iran was going to assassinate Trump, so

Iran was going to assassinate Trump, so

Iran was going to assassinate Trump, so
we assassinated the Ayatollah first.

we assassinated the Ayatollah first.

we assassinated the Ayatollah first.
Iran was going to obtain nuclear weapons

Iran was going to obtain nuclear weapons

Iran was going to obtain nuclear weapons
or ICBMs. and we just did this to free

or ICBMs. and we just did this to free

or ICBMs. and we just did this to free
the Iranian people out of the kindness

the Iranian people out of the kindness

the Iranian people out of the kindness
of our hearts. As for the question of

of our hearts. As for the question of

of our hearts. As for the question of
who's going to lead Iran now, that seems

who's going to lead Iran now, that seems

who's going to lead Iran now, that seems
to have no clear answer either. Trump's

to have no clear answer either. Trump's

to have no clear answer either. Trump's
insisted he must be involved in that

insisted he must be involved in that

insisted he must be involved in that
decision, and apparently he had some

decision, and apparently he had some

decision, and apparently he had some
potential contenders for the role. But

potential contenders for the role. But

potential contenders for the role. But
as he explained, there was just one

as he explained, there was just one

as he explained, there was just one
slight problem.

slight problem.

slight problem.
>> Well, most of the people we had in mind

>> Well, most of the people we had in mind

>> Well, most of the people we had in mind
are dead.

are dead.

are dead.
We had some in mind from that group that

We had some in mind from that group that

We had some in mind from that group that
is uh is dead. And now uh we have

is uh is dead. And now uh we have

is uh is dead. And now uh we have
another group. They may be dead also

another group. They may be dead also

another group. They may be dead also
based on reports. So I guess you have a

based on reports. So I guess you have a

based on reports. So I guess you have a
third wave coming in. Pretty soon we're

third wave coming in. Pretty soon we're

third wave coming in. Pretty soon we're
not going to know anybody.

not going to know anybody.

not going to know anybody.
>> Yeah. Not ideal. Everyone keeps dying

>> Yeah. Not ideal. Everyone keeps dying

>> Yeah. Not ideal. Everyone keeps dying
and soon we're not going to know anyone.

and soon we're not going to know anyone.

and soon we're not going to know anyone.
Isn't how you should be describing your

Isn't how you should be describing your

Isn't how you should be describing your
foreign policy. At best it's how you

foreign policy. At best it's how you

foreign policy. At best it's how you
describe the experience of being a

describe the experience of being a

describe the experience of being a
Grateful Dead fan. The war has already

Grateful Dead fan. The war has already

Grateful Dead fan. The war has already
spiraled out to include over a dozen

spiraled out to include over a dozen

spiraled out to include over a dozen
other countries. And it now appears the

other countries. And it now appears the

other countries. And it now appears the
US bombed a school killing at least 175

US bombed a school killing at least 175

US bombed a school killing at least 175
people, many of them children. This all

people, many of them children. This all

people, many of them children. This all
seems reckless, chaotic, and not

seems reckless, chaotic, and not

seems reckless, chaotic, and not
remotely well thought through. In fact,

remotely well thought through. In fact,

remotely well thought through. In fact,
Trump in that weird way in which he's

Trump in that weird way in which he's

Trump in that weird way in which he's
occasionally very honest, seem to

occasionally very honest, seem to

occasionally very honest, seem to
acknowledge what the future could look

acknowledge what the future could look

acknowledge what the future could look
like.

like.

like.
>> Mr. President, what's the worst case

>> Mr. President, what's the worst case

>> Mr. President, what's the worst case
scenario that you have planned for in

scenario that you have planned for in

scenario that you have planned for in
Iran?

Iran?

Iran?
>> Well, I don't know if there's a worst

>> Well, I don't know if there's a worst

>> Well, I don't know if there's a worst
case. We have them very much uh beaten

case. We have them very much uh beaten

case. We have them very much uh beaten
militarily from the military standpoint.

militarily from the military standpoint.

militarily from the military standpoint.
I guess the worst case would be we do

I guess the worst case would be we do

I guess the worst case would be we do
this and then somebody takes over who's

this and then somebody takes over who's

this and then somebody takes over who's
as bad as the previous person, right?

as bad as the previous person, right?

as bad as the previous person, right?
That could happen. We don't want that to

That could happen. We don't want that to

That could happen. We don't want that to
happen. That would probably be the

happen. That would probably be the

happen. That would probably be the
worst. You go through this and then uh

worst. You go through this and then uh

worst. You go through this and then uh
in 5 years you realize you put somebody

in 5 years you realize you put somebody

in 5 years you realize you put somebody
in who is no better.

in who is no better.

in who is no better.
Right.

Right.

Right.
That is exactly right. And it's jarring

That is exactly right. And it's jarring

That is exactly right. And it's jarring
to hear such a lucid analysis of his own

to hear such a lucid analysis of his own

to hear such a lucid analysis of his own
actions in the Middle East there. You

actions in the Middle East there. You

actions in the Middle East there. You
don't expect that from him. It's like

don't expect that from him. It's like

don't expect that from him. It's like
hearing him say, "Have you read the

hearing him say, "Have you read the

hearing him say, "Have you read the
latest issue of the New Yorker?" Or

latest issue of the New Yorker?" Or

latest issue of the New Yorker?" Or
seeing him in the Criterion closet.

seeing him in the Criterion closet.

seeing him in the Criterion closet.
Wait, HE PICKED PERSONA.

Wait, HE PICKED PERSONA.

Wait, HE PICKED PERSONA.
It's his favorite Bergman. I don't think

It's his favorite Bergman. I don't think

It's his favorite Bergman. I don't think
I understand anything anymore. And look,

I understand anything anymore. And look,

I understand anything anymore. And look,
obviously, there'll be much more to say

obviously, there'll be much more to say

obviously, there'll be much more to say
about Iran going forward. But for now,

about Iran going forward. But for now,

about Iran going forward. But for now,
we're going to dive in with our main

we're going to dive in with our main

we're going to dive in with our main
story this week concerning something

story this week concerning something

story this week concerning something
Donald Trump absolutely hates and even

Donald Trump absolutely hates and even

Donald Trump absolutely hates and even
more than fighting makeup that'll match

more than fighting makeup that'll match

more than fighting makeup that'll match
his complexion. Go to Sephora, dude.

his complexion. Go to Sephora, dude.

his complexion. Go to Sephora, dude.
It'll take 10 minutes.

It'll take 10 minutes.

It'll take 10 minutes.
Specifically, we're going to talk about

Specifically, we're going to talk about

Specifically, we're going to talk about
the United States Agency for

the United States Agency for

the United States Agency for
International Development or USAD. It

International Development or USAD. It

International Development or USAD. It
was once described as the world's single

was once described as the world's single

was once described as the world's single
largest humanitarian donor, providing

largest humanitarian donor, providing

largest humanitarian donor, providing
aid in the form of disaster relief,

aid in the form of disaster relief,

aid in the form of disaster relief,
global health, food assistance, climate

global health, food assistance, climate

global health, food assistance, climate
resilience, education, and much more.

resilience, education, and much more.

resilience, education, and much more.
And when Trump returned to the White

And when Trump returned to the White

And when Trump returned to the White
House last year, he made it clear that

House last year, he made it clear that

House last year, he made it clear that
the agency was in his sights.

the agency was in his sights.

the agency was in his sights.
>> US aid run by radical lunatics. It

>> US aid run by radical lunatics. It

>> US aid run by radical lunatics. It
sounds so nice. USAD, isn't it

sounds so nice. USAD, isn't it

sounds so nice. USAD, isn't it
beautiful? But it's a whole big scam.

beautiful? But it's a whole big scam.

beautiful? But it's a whole big scam.
When you look at USID,

When you look at USID,

When you look at USID,
that's a uh that's a fraud. The whole

that's a uh that's a fraud. The whole

that's a uh that's a fraud. The whole
thing is a fraud. Very little uh very

thing is a fraud. Very little uh very

thing is a fraud. Very little uh very
little being put to good use.

little being put to good use.

little being put to good use.
>> Okay. So, set aside the irony of Donald

>> Okay. So, set aside the irony of Donald

>> Okay. So, set aside the irony of Donald
Trump of Trump University accusing

Trump of Trump University accusing

Trump of Trump University accusing
anything of being a fraud. You can't

anything of being a fraud. You can't

anything of being a fraud. You can't
just call something a scam because you

just call something a scam because you

just call something a scam because you
don't like it. I want to call low-rise

don't like it. I want to call low-rise

don't like it. I want to call low-rise
jeans a scam. I feel like Peppa Pigs, a

jeans a scam. I feel like Peppa Pigs, a

jeans a scam. I feel like Peppa Pigs, a
fraud. I believe radical lunatics run

fraud. I believe radical lunatics run

fraud. I believe radical lunatics run
Jumba Juice. Liquid fruit isn't a treat.

Jumba Juice. Liquid fruit isn't a treat.

Jumba Juice. Liquid fruit isn't a treat.
It's cough syrup AT BEST. BUT EVEN I,

It's cough syrup AT BEST. BUT EVEN I,

It's cough syrup AT BEST. BUT EVEN I,
acknowledged that my feelings don't make

acknowledged that my feelings don't make

acknowledged that my feelings don't make
any of those thoughts true. But Trump

any of those thoughts true. But Trump

any of those thoughts true. But Trump
was fixated on USA ID and its spending,

was fixated on USA ID and its spending,

was fixated on USA ID and its spending,
which is a little surprising given it

which is a little surprising given it

which is a little surprising given it
amounted to less than 1% of the federal

amounted to less than 1% of the federal

amounted to less than 1% of the federal
budget. Yet Trump and Elon Musk quickly

budget. Yet Trump and Elon Musk quickly

budget. Yet Trump and Elon Musk quickly
dismantled the agency with Elon at one

dismantled the agency with Elon at one

dismantled the agency with Elon at one
point proudly tweeting he'd spent the

point proudly tweeting he'd spent the

point proudly tweeting he'd spent the
weekend feeding USA ID into the wood

weekend feeding USA ID into the wood

weekend feeding USA ID into the wood
chip. And a lot of MAGA Republicans were

chip. And a lot of MAGA Republicans were

chip. And a lot of MAGA Republicans were
ecstatic about that. Right-wing

ecstatic about that. Right-wing

ecstatic about that. Right-wing
influencer Benny Johnson even made a

influencer Benny Johnson even made a

influencer Benny Johnson even made a
trip to DC to celebrate.

trip to DC to celebrate.

trip to DC to celebrate.
>> I just got into Washington DC. I had to

>> I just got into Washington DC. I had to

>> I just got into Washington DC. I had to
see it for myself to believe it.

see it for myself to believe it.

see it for myself to believe it.
USID

USID

USID
is no more.

is no more.

is no more.
Check it out. There we go. Got the duct

Check it out. There we go. Got the duct

Check it out. There we go. Got the duct
tape. Got the doors all closed off.

Got the Got everything all blacked out

Got the Got everything all blacked out
up there.

up there.

up there.
Had to see it to believe it. The uh the

Had to see it to believe it. The uh the

Had to see it to believe it. The uh the
consequences of Doge.

consequences of Doge.

consequences of Doge.
They're not effing around.

They're not effing around.

They're not effing around.
I encourage you come here. Probably the

I encourage you come here. Probably the

I encourage you come here. Probably the
number one selfie spot in all of

number one selfie spot in all of

number one selfie spot in all of
Washington. First, congratulations to

Washington. First, congratulations to

Washington. First, congratulations to
Benny Johnson on winning 2026's most

Benny Johnson on winning 2026's most

Benny Johnson on winning 2026's most
punishable glasses. And I say that as

punishable glasses. And I say that as

punishable glasses. And I say that as
the former holder of that title, but

the former holder of that title, but

the former holder of that title, but
also that's clearly not the number one

also that's clearly not the number one

also that's clearly not the number one
selfie spot in DC. That would of course

selfie spot in DC. That would of course

selfie spot in DC. That would of course
be the Washington Monument taken at an

be the Washington Monument taken at an

be the Washington Monument taken at an
angle so it looks like a dick

angle so it looks like a dick

angle so it looks like a dick
or a cherry blossom tree so that it

or a cherry blossom tree so that it

or a cherry blossom tree so that it
looks like a dick or one of those pandas

looks like a dick or one of those pandas

looks like a dick or one of those pandas
at the National Zoo so that it looks

at the National Zoo so that it looks

at the National Zoo so that it looks
like a dick. But it's not just Benny

like a dick. But it's not just Benny

like a dick. But it's not just Benny
Johnson. The House Foreign Affairs

Johnson. The House Foreign Affairs

Johnson. The House Foreign Affairs
Committee Republicans celebrated the

Committee Republicans celebrated the

Committee Republicans celebrated the
collapse of USA ID by posting this

collapse of USA ID by posting this

collapse of USA ID by posting this
incredibly shitty meme.

Now, that is obviously gross, but it

Now, that is obviously gross, but it
does say something about how annoying JD

does say something about how annoying JD

does say something about how annoying JD
Vance is that even in that context, one

Vance is that even in that context, one

Vance is that even in that context, one
of my first thoughts was, "Wow, JD made

of my first thoughts was, "Wow, JD made

of my first thoughts was, "Wow, JD made
the cut. Good for him."

the cut. Good for him."

the cut. Good for him."
And if you think that meme is in bad

And if you think that meme is in bad

And if you think that meme is in bad
taste now, just wait until you see the

taste now, just wait until you see the

taste now, just wait until you see the
consequences of these cuts because

consequences of these cuts because

consequences of these cuts because
they've had real impact on people around

they've had real impact on people around

they've had real impact on people around
the world engaged in the act of saving

the world engaged in the act of saving

the world engaged in the act of saving
lives. Like this nurse who among other

lives. Like this nurse who among other

lives. Like this nurse who among other
things vaccinates children in remote

things vaccinates children in remote

things vaccinates children in remote
areas of Uganda to reach the isolated

areas of Uganda to reach the isolated

areas of Uganda to reach the isolated
eastern Uganda mountain communities that

eastern Uganda mountain communities that

eastern Uganda mountain communities that
need her help. Nurse Agnes Nembosa

need her help. Nurse Agnes Nembosa

need her help. Nurse Agnes Nembosa
scales a treacherous 1,000 ft ladder.

scales a treacherous 1,000 ft ladder.

scales a treacherous 1,000 ft ladder.
It's too steep for small children,

It's too steep for small children,

It's too steep for small children,
mothers carrying babies, and the sick to

mothers carrying babies, and the sick to

mothers carrying babies, and the sick to
climb down. Now, Namboozo's path has

climb down. Now, Namboozo's path has

climb down. Now, Namboozo's path has
gotten tougher. USID cuts have

gotten tougher. USID cuts have

gotten tougher. USID cuts have
eliminated many jobs at her clinic. As

eliminated many jobs at her clinic. As

eliminated many jobs at her clinic. As
she and those who remain try to take up

she and those who remain try to take up

she and those who remain try to take up
the slack, avoiding burnout could be as

the slack, avoiding burnout could be as

the slack, avoiding burnout could be as
much of a challenge as getting to the

much of a challenge as getting to the

much of a challenge as getting to the
isolated communities that need her help.

isolated communities that need her help.

isolated communities that need her help.
>> Holy that image of her on the

>> Holy that image of her on the

>> Holy that image of her on the
ladder is absolutely incredible. It's

ladder is absolutely incredible. It's

ladder is absolutely incredible. It's
like free solo, except unlike Alex

like free solo, except unlike Alex

like free solo, except unlike Alex
Honold, she's not going out of her way

Honold, she's not going out of her way

Honold, she's not going out of her way
to make such a big deal about

to make such a big deal about

to make such a big deal about
it. But the point is, they took what

it. But the point is, they took what

it. But the point is, they took what
appears to be the hardest job on earth

appears to be the hardest job on earth

appears to be the hardest job on earth
and somehow made it even harder. And

and somehow made it even harder. And

and somehow made it even harder. And
that is just the beginning of the

that is just the beginning of the

that is just the beginning of the
consequences here because these cuts are

consequences here because these cuts are

consequences here because these cuts are
estimated to have led to hundreds of

estimated to have led to hundreds of

estimated to have led to hundreds of
thousands of deaths last year alone. So

thousands of deaths last year alone. So

thousands of deaths last year alone. So
given all that tonight we thought we'd

given all that tonight we thought we'd

given all that tonight we thought we'd
take a look at USID specifically what

take a look at USID specifically what

take a look at USID specifically what
we've lost why it happened and who is

we've lost why it happened and who is

we've lost why it happened and who is
responsible and and let's start with the

responsible and and let's start with the

responsible and and let's start with the
fact that USAD was created in 1961 by

fact that USAD was created in 1961 by

fact that USAD was created in 1961 by
JFK for both humanitarian reasons and

JFK for both humanitarian reasons and

JFK for both humanitarian reasons and
also to increase US soft power abroad

also to increase US soft power abroad

also to increase US soft power abroad
and since then it's come to take a

and since then it's come to take a

and since then it's come to take a
leading role in everything from fighting

leading role in everything from fighting

leading role in everything from fighting
disease to disaster assistance. In fact,

disease to disaster assistance. In fact,

disease to disaster assistance. In fact,
when there were devastating earthquakes

when there were devastating earthquakes

when there were devastating earthquakes
in Turkey and Syria just three years

in Turkey and Syria just three years

in Turkey and Syria just three years
ago, the agency sent a response team

ago, the agency sent a response team

ago, the agency sent a response team
that at one point comprised more than

that at one point comprised more than

that at one point comprised more than
200 people, many of whom assisted with

200 people, many of whom assisted with

200 people, many of whom assisted with
search and rescue efforts like this.

search and rescue efforts like this.

search and rescue efforts like this.
>> With signs of a survivor, the USAD team

>> With signs of a survivor, the USAD team

>> With signs of a survivor, the USAD team
calls in reinforcements. And then we

calls in reinforcements. And then we

calls in reinforcements. And then we
witness the impossible. Turkish rescue

witness the impossible. Turkish rescue

witness the impossible. Turkish rescue
workers managed to recover a living

workers managed to recover a living

workers managed to recover a living
victim.

victim.

victim.
>> This is extraordinary. You can see what

>> This is extraordinary. You can see what

>> This is extraordinary. You can see what
looks like a middle-aged man being

looks like a middle-aged man being

looks like a middle-aged man being
pulled out of this wreckage.

pulled out of this wreckage.

pulled out of this wreckage.
>> Okay, that is obviously incredible. But

>> Okay, that is obviously incredible. But

>> Okay, that is obviously incredible. But
was it completely necessary to describe

was it completely necessary to describe

was it completely necessary to describe
him as what looks like a middle-aged

him as what looks like a middle-aged

him as what looks like a middle-aged
man? Was that pertinent? I'm just like,

man? Was that pertinent? I'm just like,

man? Was that pertinent? I'm just like,
I hope he's right about that guy's age

I hope he's right about that guy's age

I hope he's right about that guy's age
because if it turns out he's actually

because if it turns out he's actually

because if it turns out he's actually
19, the last thing he needs is some

19, the last thing he needs is some

19, the last thing he needs is some
reporter CALLING HIM OLD. HEY, MY HAIR

reporter CALLING HIM OLD. HEY, MY HAIR

reporter CALLING HIM OLD. HEY, MY HAIR
IS WHITE FROM THE DUST OF THE BUILDING

IS WHITE FROM THE DUST OF THE BUILDING

IS WHITE FROM THE DUST OF THE BUILDING
I'VE BEEN STUCK UNDER FOR DAYS. YOU

I'VE BEEN STUCK UNDER FOR DAYS. YOU

It's frankly no wonder that thanks to

It's frankly no wonder that thanks to
scenes like that, USAD has enjoyed broad

scenes like that, USAD has enjoyed broad

scenes like that, USAD has enjoyed broad
bipartisan support. In fact, when the

bipartisan support. In fact, when the

bipartisan support. In fact, when the
agency turned 60, Lindsey Graham sent

agency turned 60, Lindsey Graham sent

agency turned 60, Lindsey Graham sent
this video message.

this video message.

this video message.
>> Happy anniversary to all my friends at

>> Happy anniversary to all my friends at

>> Happy anniversary to all my friends at
USAD. Uh, you made a big difference in

USAD. Uh, you made a big difference in

USAD. Uh, you made a big difference in
the world. You're a force for good. Uh,

the world. You're a force for good. Uh,

the world. You're a force for good. Uh,
create a great impression for our

create a great impression for our

create a great impression for our
country and you changed lives. I've been

country and you changed lives. I've been

country and you changed lives. I've been
a big champion for a long time. Uh,

a big champion for a long time. Uh,

a big champion for a long time. Uh,
enjoy this anniversary. And when it

enjoy this anniversary. And when it

enjoy this anniversary. And when it
comes to USAD, uh, the best is yet to

comes to USAD, uh, the best is yet to

comes to USAD, uh, the best is yet to
come.

come.

come.
>> Well, that's nice, isn't it? And I'm

>> Well, that's nice, isn't it? And I'm

>> Well, that's nice, isn't it? And I'm
sure it motivated employees back then

sure it motivated employees back then

sure it motivated employees back then
beyond belief. Imagine suddenly getting

beyond belief. Imagine suddenly getting

beyond belief. Imagine suddenly getting
a message from the man who succeeded

a message from the man who succeeded

a message from the man who succeeded
Strong Thurman speaking with all the

Strong Thurman speaking with all the

Strong Thurman speaking with all the
enthusiasm of someone who just got paid

enthusiasm of someone who just got paid

enthusiasm of someone who just got paid
$6.50 on Cameo.

$6.50 on Cameo.

$6.50 on Cameo.
But it wasn't just Lindsey Graham. Marco

But it wasn't just Lindsey Graham. Marco

But it wasn't just Lindsey Graham. Marco
Rubio was also a huge supporter,

Rubio was also a huge supporter,

Rubio was also a huge supporter,
praising the agency's work on at least

praising the agency's work on at least

praising the agency's work on at least
two dozen occasions over more than a

two dozen occasions over more than a

two dozen occasions over more than a
decade. In fact, when he was named

decade. In fact, when he was named

decade. In fact, when he was named
Secretary of State, many USID employees

Secretary of State, many USID employees

Secretary of State, many USID employees
were hopeful, thinking he'd help to

were hopeful, thinking he'd help to

were hopeful, thinking he'd help to
protect them. But that is not what has

protect them. But that is not what has

protect them. But that is not what has
happened because this administration

happened because this administration

happened because this administration
quickly brought USA ID to its knees. By

quickly brought USA ID to its knees. By

quickly brought USA ID to its knees. By
February 1st of last year, its website

February 1st of last year, its website

February 1st of last year, its website
had been taken down. By February 7th,

had been taken down. By February 7th,

had been taken down. By February 7th,
almost all its 10,000 employees were

almost all its 10,000 employees were

almost all its 10,000 employees were
placed on leave. And by mid-March, after

placed on leave. And by mid-March, after

placed on leave. And by mid-March, after
a supposed six-week review, 83% of USID

a supposed six-week review, 83% of USID

a supposed six-week review, 83% of USID
programs had been terminated. And in a

programs had been terminated. And in a

programs had been terminated. And in a
sign of just how thoroughly the agency

sign of just how thoroughly the agency

sign of just how thoroughly the agency
had been destroyed when there was a

had been destroyed when there was a

had been destroyed when there was a
massive earthquake in Myanmar last March

massive earthquake in Myanmar last March

massive earthquake in Myanmar last March
instead of getting hundreds of US

instead of getting hundreds of US

instead of getting hundreds of US
rescuers, this is what happened.

rescuers, this is what happened.

rescuers, this is what happened.
>> Aid workers say help from the United

>> Aid workers say help from the United

>> Aid workers say help from the United
States at least is nowhere to be found.

States at least is nowhere to be found.

States at least is nowhere to be found.
No American rescue teams, no visible US

No American rescue teams, no visible US

No American rescue teams, no visible US
presence in Manderlay, no American flags

presence in Manderlay, no American flags

presence in Manderlay, no American flags
on the food trucks.

on the food trucks.

on the food trucks.
>> Did the United States only send a poulry

>> Did the United States only send a poulry

>> Did the United States only send a poulry
amount of assistance? It sent only three

amount of assistance? It sent only three

amount of assistance? It sent only three
workers which then subsequently were

workers which then subsequently were

workers which then subsequently were
fired.

fired.

fired.
>> It's true. We sent three workers and

>> It's true. We sent three workers and

>> It's true. We sent three workers and
then fired them while they were there.

then fired them while they were there.

then fired them while they were there.
And not only is that not enough people

And not only is that not enough people

And not only is that not enough people
to send to an earthquake, for what it's

to send to an earthquake, for what it's

to send to an earthquake, for what it's
worth, it is exactly the wrong number of

worth, it is exactly the wrong number of

worth, it is exactly the wrong number of
people to send on any trip, even under

people to send on any trip, even under

people to send on any trip, even under
the best circumstances. Two people,

the best circumstances. Two people,

the best circumstances. Two people,
sure, that's intimate, but you can both

sure, that's intimate, but you can both

sure, that's intimate, but you can both
spend time alone if it's feeling tense

spend time alone if it's feeling tense

spend time alone if it's feeling tense
for more combinations, more vibe

for more combinations, more vibe

for more combinations, more vibe
possibilities. Don't want to window shop

possibilities. Don't want to window shop

possibilities. Don't want to window shop
in the commercial district with Casey?

in the commercial district with Casey?

in the commercial district with Casey?
No problem. You can hang by the hotel

No problem. You can hang by the hotel

No problem. You can hang by the hotel
pool with Leanne. But three, that is a

pool with Leanne. But three, that is a

pool with Leanne. But three, that is a
nightmare. You're either shit-talking

nightmare. You're either shit-talking

nightmare. You're either shit-talking
Tamara for being annoying about the

Tamara for being annoying about the

Tamara for being annoying about the
street food tour, or you're alone

street food tour, or you're alone

street food tour, or you're alone
knowing that the other two are

knowing that the other two are

knowing that the other two are
shit-talking you for being so annoying

shit-talking you for being so annoying

shit-talking you for being so annoying
about the riverboat thing. And at this

about the riverboat thing. And at this

about the riverboat thing. And at this
point, it is worth engaging with the

point, it is worth engaging with the

point, it is worth engaging with the
arguments for dismantling USA ID. And

arguments for dismantling USA ID. And

arguments for dismantling USA ID. And
let's start with the claim that there

let's start with the claim that there

let's start with the claim that there
was, to use conservatives favorite

was, to use conservatives favorite

was, to use conservatives favorite
phrase, waste, fraud, and abuse. Elon

phrase, waste, fraud, and abuse. Elon

phrase, waste, fraud, and abuse. Elon
claimed that the vast majority of the

claimed that the vast majority of the

claimed that the vast majority of the
agency spending was either wasteful or

agency spending was either wasteful or

agency spending was either wasteful or
nefarious. And here is his response when

nefarious. And here is his response when

nefarious. And here is his response when
Joe Rogan pressed him on that.

Joe Rogan pressed him on that.

Joe Rogan pressed him on that.
>> So, is there a way to audit all this

>> So, is there a way to audit all this

>> So, is there a way to audit all this
stuff and find out, oh, these people are

stuff and find out, oh, these people are

stuff and find out, oh, these people are
actually just sending food to poor

actually just sending food to poor

actually just sending food to poor
people? These people are actually just

people? These people are actually just

people? These people are actually just
helping people with water in third world

helping people with water in third world

helping people with water in third world
countries. Is there's a way to do that

countries. Is there's a way to do that

countries. Is there's a way to do that
and keep funding those?

and keep funding those?

and keep funding those?
>> Uh, yeah. I mean, we we have continued

>> Uh, yeah. I mean, we we have continued

>> Uh, yeah. I mean, we we have continued
to fund things that appear to be

to fund things that appear to be

to fund things that appear to be
legitimate, even with the flimsiest if

legitimate, even with the flimsiest if

legitimate, even with the flimsiest if
if there's even the flimsiest excuse.

if there's even the flimsiest excuse.

if there's even the flimsiest excuse.
Like, I just say like, "Send me a

Like, I just say like, "Send me a

Like, I just say like, "Send me a
picture of the thing." Like, you could

picture of the thing." Like, you could

picture of the thing." Like, you could
literally have AI generate the picture,

literally have AI generate the picture,

literally have AI generate the picture,
but if you're not even willing to try to

but if you're not even willing to try to

but if you're not even willing to try to
trick me,

trick me,

trick me,
then we're like not going to send the

then we're like not going to send the

then we're like not going to send the
money. What the are you talking

money. What the are you talking

money. What the are you talking
about? Send me a picture? You can't

about? Send me a picture? You can't

about? Send me a picture? You can't
treat foreign aid like it's a GrubHub

treat foreign aid like it's a GrubHub

treat foreign aid like it's a GrubHub
delivery. And by the way, I don't even

delivery. And by the way, I don't even

delivery. And by the way, I don't even
think GrubHub drivers should have to do

think GrubHub drivers should have to do

think GrubHub drivers should have to do
that either. Enough is asked of them

that either. Enough is asked of them

that either. Enough is asked of them
already without making them take an

already without making them take an

already without making them take an
awkward photo of me accepting my bag of

awkward photo of me accepting my bag of

awkward photo of me accepting my bag of
ramen. And to address Rogan's question,

ramen. And to address Rogan's question,

ramen. And to address Rogan's question,
there actually was an army of staffers,

there actually was an army of staffers,

there actually was an army of staffers,
including auditors and lawyers, both

including auditors and lawyers, both

including auditors and lawyers, both
inside the agency and in its inspector

inside the agency and in its inspector

inside the agency and in its inspector
general's office whose job it was to

general's office whose job it was to

general's office whose job it was to
track spending. And for what it's worth,

track spending. And for what it's worth,

track spending. And for what it's worth,
one review found in the last six IG

one review found in the last six IG

one review found in the last six IG
reports of USA ID, 94% of the spending

reports of USA ID, 94% of the spending

reports of USA ID, 94% of the spending
had been audited and only.3% were found

had been audited and only.3% were found

had been audited and only.3% were found
to have issues. And even then, half of

to have issues. And even then, half of

to have issues. And even then, half of
that was reclaimed. But even without

that was reclaimed. But even without

that was reclaimed. But even without
knowing that, it's tough to take waste

knowing that, it's tough to take waste

knowing that, it's tough to take waste
allegations from Elon seriously, given

allegations from Elon seriously, given

allegations from Elon seriously, given
his Doge team seem to have no idea what

his Doge team seem to have no idea what

his Doge team seem to have no idea what
the programs they were cutting even did.

the programs they were cutting even did.

the programs they were cutting even did.
ProPublica recently revealed that people

ProPublica recently revealed that people

ProPublica recently revealed that people
at the agency watch as their brand new

at the agency watch as their brand new

at the agency watch as their brand new
chief of staff scrolled down a

chief of staff scrolled down a

chief of staff scrolled down a
spreadsheet of programs, turning rows

spreadsheet of programs, turning rows

spreadsheet of programs, turning rows
red, yellow, or green every few seconds,

red, yellow, or green every few seconds,

red, yellow, or green every few seconds,
never asking a single question. Then

never asking a single question. Then

never asking a single question. Then
realizing that the bread programs were

realizing that the bread programs were

realizing that the bread programs were
slated to be cut, they frantically

slated to be cut, they frantically

slated to be cut, they frantically
started editing descriptions so he'd at

started editing descriptions so he'd at

started editing descriptions so he'd at
least know what those programs did. And

least know what those programs did. And

least know what those programs did. And
while the administration at one point

while the administration at one point

while the administration at one point
insisted the programs would be spared if

insisted the programs would be spared if

insisted the programs would be spared if
they were considered lifesaving, just

they were considered lifesaving, just

they were considered lifesaving, just
listen to this former USAD employee tell

listen to this former USAD employee tell

listen to this former USAD employee tell
a Senate roundt how those decisions got

a Senate roundt how those decisions got

a Senate roundt how those decisions got
made. When we kept flagged a long list

made. When we kept flagged a long list

made. When we kept flagged a long list
of awards that were needed for life-

of awards that were needed for life-

of awards that were needed for life-
saving activities, we were told that the

saving activities, we were told that the

saving activities, we were told that the
problem was the names of those awards

problem was the names of those awards

problem was the names of those awards
didn't make clear that they were

didn't make clear that they were

didn't make clear that they were
life-saving. Um, it didn't have the word

life-saving. Um, it didn't have the word

life-saving. Um, it didn't have the word
life-saving in the name. And therefore,

life-saving in the name. And therefore,

life-saving in the name. And therefore,
it was very hard for the secretary's

it was very hard for the secretary's

it was very hard for the secretary's
team to to understand which awards

team to to understand which awards

team to to understand which awards
should or should not be terminated. And

should or should not be terminated. And

should or should not be terminated. And
so, the implication was that if we had

so, the implication was that if we had

so, the implication was that if we had
been more clear in the names that these

been more clear in the names that these

been more clear in the names that these
were life-saving awards, maybe then they

were life-saving awards, maybe then they

were life-saving awards, maybe then they
would have been saved.

would have been saved.

would have been saved.
>> Now, obviously that is stupid for a

>> Now, obviously that is stupid for a

>> Now, obviously that is stupid for a
thousand reasons. first because

thousand reasons. first because

thousand reasons. first because
everybody knows that names aren't

everybody knows that names aren't

everybody knows that names aren't
usually literal descriptions of what you

usually literal descriptions of what you

usually literal descriptions of what you
are getting. It's the reason that

are getting. It's the reason that

are getting. It's the reason that
ketchup isn't called salty tomato

ketchup isn't called salty tomato

ketchup isn't called salty tomato
inspired glo. Conjunctivitis isn't

inspired glo. Conjunctivitis isn't

inspired glo. Conjunctivitis isn't
called on your finger then touched

called on your finger then touched

called on your finger then touched
your eye disease. And this show isn't

your eye disease. And this show isn't

your eye disease. And this show isn't
called facts you read in a New Yorker 18

called facts you read in a New Yorker 18

called facts you read in a New Yorker 18
months ago with what seems to be a

months ago with what seems to be a

months ago with what seems to be a
middle-aged man. It's called poetic

middle-aged man. It's called poetic

middle-aged man. It's called poetic
license. And it is notable that for all

license. And it is notable that for all

license. And it is notable that for all
the talk of fraud, even Jeremy Leuen, a

the talk of fraud, even Jeremy Leuen, a

the talk of fraud, even Jeremy Leuen, a
Doge guy who eventually served as deputy

Doge guy who eventually served as deputy

Doge guy who eventually served as deputy
administrator and COO of the agency and

administrator and COO of the agency and

administrator and COO of the agency and
who often personally decided which

who often personally decided which

who often personally decided which
program should be axed, later admitted

program should be axed, later admitted

program should be axed, later admitted
his team didn't find much.

his team didn't find much.

his team didn't find much.
>> You know, we talk about people talk

>> You know, we talk about people talk

>> You know, we talk about people talk
about fraud, right? Doge didn't find

about fraud, right? Doge didn't find

about fraud, right? Doge didn't find
that much fraud at USAD. There's a

that much fraud at USAD. There's a

that much fraud at USAD. There's a
definitional question. What is fraud? In

definitional question. What is fraud? In

definitional question. What is fraud? In
the sense of well, you know, maybe I I

the sense of well, you know, maybe I I

the sense of well, you know, maybe I I
defrauded you. the grant says I do X and

defrauded you. the grant says I do X and

defrauded you. the grant says I do X and
I do Y, right? That's a very narrow

I do Y, right? That's a very narrow

I do Y, right? That's a very narrow
conception of fraud. But is it a fraud

conception of fraud. But is it a fraud

conception of fraud. But is it a fraud
to say you have this organization that,

to say you have this organization that,

to say you have this organization that,
you know, the New York Times has painted

you know, the New York Times has painted

you know, the New York Times has painted
as feeding all sorts of, you know, poor

as feeding all sorts of, you know, poor

as feeding all sorts of, you know, poor
and destitute people around the world,

and destitute people around the world,

and destitute people around the world,
but in fact a significant portion of the

but in fact a significant portion of the

but in fact a significant portion of the
money is going to pay $400,000 salaries

money is going to pay $400,000 salaries

money is going to pay $400,000 salaries
at UC Berkeley to do climate and sort of

at UC Berkeley to do climate and sort of

at UC Berkeley to do climate and sort of
race science research, right? Is that a

race science research, right? Is that a

race science research, right? Is that a
fraud on the American people? I mean, I

fraud on the American people? I mean, I

fraud on the American people? I mean, I
would say it kind of is. Okay, so

would say it kind of is. Okay, so

would say it kind of is. Okay, so
radicalized young Sheldon there is

radicalized young Sheldon there is

radicalized young Sheldon there is
basically answering did doge find fraud

basically answering did doge find fraud

basically answering did doge find fraud
with it's a definitional question which

with it's a definitional question which

with it's a definitional question which
isn't a great look. If you ask a

isn't a great look. If you ask a

isn't a great look. If you ask a
detective did you find the killer and he

detective did you find the killer and he

detective did you find the killer and he
says it depends how you define the words

says it depends how you define the words

says it depends how you define the words
killer and find it would be safe to say

killer and find it would be safe to say

killer and find it would be safe to say
the Tulsa strangler is still definitely

the Tulsa strangler is still definitely

the Tulsa strangler is still definitely
at large. As for his claim there about

at large. As for his claim there about

at large. As for his claim there about
salaries for race science research

salaries for race science research

salaries for race science research
projects, we tried to find out what the

projects, we tried to find out what the

projects, we tried to find out what the
he was talking about and we

he was talking about and we

he was talking about and we
couldn't. We even asked him and the

couldn't. We even asked him and the

couldn't. We even asked him and the
State Department for more information

State Department for more information

State Department for more information
about it and they didn't provide any.

about it and they didn't provide any.

about it and they didn't provide any.
But if the very phrase race science set

But if the very phrase race science set

But if the very phrase race science set
off alarm bells, you should know people

off alarm bells, you should know people

off alarm bells, you should know people
who knew Lewin in high school said he

who knew Lewin in high school said he

who knew Lewin in high school said he
had a history of violent outbursts and

had a history of violent outbursts and

had a history of violent outbursts and
racist remarks and that he believed

racist remarks and that he believed

racist remarks and that he believed
non-white people were inherently of

non-white people were inherently of

non-white people were inherently of
lower value than white people, which

lower value than white people, which

lower value than white people, which
seemed like a whole lot of words for

seemed like a whole lot of words for

seemed like a whole lot of words for
racist. And I don't think that's a

racist. And I don't think that's a

racist. And I don't think that's a
definitional issue. Now, before Leuen

definitional issue. Now, before Leuen

definitional issue. Now, before Leuen
got that job at USAD, his position was

got that job at USAD, his position was

got that job at USAD, his position was
held by a different member of the Trump

held by a different member of the Trump

held by a different member of the Trump
administration called Pete Morocco. He

administration called Pete Morocco. He

administration called Pete Morocco. He
actually worked there during Trump's

actually worked there during Trump's

actually worked there during Trump's
first term, too, and attempted to delay

first term, too, and attempted to delay

first term, too, and attempted to delay
or halt dozens of programs, but

or halt dozens of programs, but

or halt dozens of programs, but
ultimately wasn't successful. Which is

ultimately wasn't successful. Which is

ultimately wasn't successful. Which is
why when he came back last year, one

why when he came back last year, one

why when he came back last year, one
former official said, "What we're seeing

former official said, "What we're seeing

former official said, "What we're seeing
right now is Pete's Revenge Tour." And

right now is Pete's Revenge Tour." And

right now is Pete's Revenge Tour." And
for the record, Pete's Revenge Tour

for the record, Pete's Revenge Tour

for the record, Pete's Revenge Tour
sounds like a band composed entirely of

sounds like a band composed entirely of

sounds like a band composed entirely of
former middle school football coaches

former middle school football coaches

former middle school football coaches
who got fired because kids kept getting

who got fired because kids kept getting

who got fired because kids kept getting
heat stroke and all of whom were at the

heat stroke and all of whom were at the

heat stroke and all of whom were at the
capital on January 6th. And I only say

capital on January 6th. And I only say

capital on January 6th. And I only say
that because Morocco did apparently

that because Morocco did apparently

that because Morocco did apparently
storm the capital on January 6TH WITH

storm the capital on January 6TH WITH

storm the capital on January 6TH WITH
WITH HIS WIFE, by the way. Couple goals.

WITH HIS WIFE, by the way. Couple goals.

WITH HIS WIFE, by the way. Couple goals.
But the thing is, as eager as this

But the thing is, as eager as this

But the thing is, as eager as this
administration has been to eradicate any

administration has been to eradicate any

administration has been to eradicate any
funding it claimed was going to woke

funding it claimed was going to woke

funding it claimed was going to woke
causes and singling out small individual

causes and singling out small individual

causes and singling out small individual
expenditures for ridicule, it still

expenditures for ridicule, it still

expenditures for ridicule, it still
doesn't explain wholly dismantling this

doesn't explain wholly dismantling this

doesn't explain wholly dismantling this
agency. Because traditionally,

agency. Because traditionally,

agency. Because traditionally,
administrations have been free to make

administrations have been free to make

administrations have been free to make
sure foreign aid reflects their values,

sure foreign aid reflects their values,

sure foreign aid reflects their values,
whatever those values are. Just listen

whatever those values are. Just listen

whatever those values are. Just listen
to the man who ran USD under George W.

to the man who ran USD under George W.

to the man who ran USD under George W.
Bush explain that to Congress. When the

Bush explain that to Congress. When the

Bush explain that to Congress. When the
Democrats took over, they moved the

Democrats took over, they moved the

Democrats took over, they moved the
agency to the left. I moved it to the

agency to the left. I moved it to the

agency to the left. I moved it to the
right. The Obama people actually said I

right. The Obama people actually said I

right. The Obama people actually said I
was very right-wing. I was the most

was very right-wing. I was the most

was very right-wing. I was the most
right-wing administrator in the history

right-wing administrator in the history

right-wing administrator in the history
of the agency. And yet, the career

of the agency. And yet, the career

of the agency. And yet, the career
people followed what I wanted to do in

people followed what I wanted to do in

people followed what I wanted to do in
the agency. We put heavy emphasis on

the agency. We put heavy emphasis on

the agency. We put heavy emphasis on
economic growth. I believe in economic

economic growth. I believe in economic

economic growth. I believe in economic
growth. I believe in the private sector.

growth. I believe in the private sector.

growth. I believe in the private sector.
I believe in free markets.

I believe in free markets.

I believe in free markets.
That's what aid does. The notion that

That's what aid does. The notion that

That's what aid does. The notion that
aid is some kind of a Marxist

aid is some kind of a Marxist

aid is some kind of a Marxist
institution is absolutely ridiculous.

institution is absolutely ridiculous.

institution is absolutely ridiculous.
Okay. Exactly. Think of USID like the

Okay. Exactly. Think of USID like the

Okay. Exactly. Think of USID like the
chaa slide. You can slide it to the

chaa slide. You can slide it to the

chaa slide. You can slide it to the
left. You can slide it to the right and

left. You can slide it to the right and

left. You can slide it to the right and
the next administration can then take it

the next administration can then take it

the next administration can then take it
back. Now you're

back. Now you're

back. Now you're
even DURING TRUMP'S FIRST TERM, he

even DURING TRUMP'S FIRST TERM, he

even DURING TRUMP'S FIRST TERM, he
didn't take USID apart. He just shifted

didn't take USID apart. He just shifted

didn't take USID apart. He just shifted
its focus by deprioritizing areas like

its focus by deprioritizing areas like

its focus by deprioritizing areas like
maternal health and family planning.

maternal health and family planning.

maternal health and family planning.
while increasing funding for emergency

while increasing funding for emergency

while increasing funding for emergency
responses and digital infrastructure.

responses and digital infrastructure.

responses and digital infrastructure.
All of which raises the question, what

All of which raises the question, what

All of which raises the question, what
changed this time to make them want to

changed this time to make them want to

changed this time to make them want to
put the agency through a wood chipper?

put the agency through a wood chipper?

put the agency through a wood chipper?
Well, I'm afraid the answer to that is

Well, I'm afraid the answer to that is

Well, I'm afraid the answer to that is
incredibly dumb. Because many observers

incredibly dumb. Because many observers

incredibly dumb. Because many observers
think it has something to do with this

think it has something to do with this

think it has something to do with this
guy, Mike Benz, a far-right conservative

guy, Mike Benz, a far-right conservative

guy, Mike Benz, a far-right conservative
activist. Elon's fixation on USA ID

activist. Elon's fixation on USA ID

activist. Elon's fixation on USA ID
appears to date to late 2024 when Benz

appears to date to late 2024 when Benz

appears to date to late 2024 when Benz
appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast and

appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast and

appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast and
all over the agency. Elon then

all over the agency. Elon then

all over the agency. Elon then
retweeted, replied to, or mentioned Benz

retweeted, replied to, or mentioned Benz

retweeted, replied to, or mentioned Benz
over 160 times in the next year, sharing

over 160 times in the next year, sharing

over 160 times in the next year, sharing
things like, "USID was a viper nest of

things like, "USID was a viper nest of

things like, "USID was a viper nest of
radical left Marxists who hate America

radical left Marxists who hate America

radical left Marxists who hate America
and USAD is a criminal organization."

and USAD is a criminal organization."

and USAD is a criminal organization."
Even that wood chipper tweet was in

Even that wood chipper tweet was in

Even that wood chipper tweet was in
reply to Mike Benz. And and it's worth

reply to Mike Benz. And and it's worth

reply to Mike Benz. And and it's worth
taking a minute to explain who Mike Benz

taking a minute to explain who Mike Benz

taking a minute to explain who Mike Benz
is. He worked a few jobs during Trump's

is. He worked a few jobs during Trump's

is. He worked a few jobs during Trump's
first term, including a brief stint at

first term, including a brief stint at

first term, including a brief stint at
the State Department. and he is, to put

the State Department. and he is, to put

the State Department. and he is, to put
it mildly, a chronically online lunatic.

it mildly, a chronically online lunatic.

it mildly, a chronically online lunatic.
Among the things he's posted are this

Among the things he's posted are this

Among the things he's posted are this
portrait of Trump made out of shakuterie

portrait of Trump made out of shakuterie

portrait of Trump made out of shakuterie
and this AI slot video where he farts in

and this AI slot video where he farts in

and this AI slot video where he farts in
former FBI director Chris Ray's mouth.

former FBI director Chris Ray's mouth.

former FBI director Chris Ray's mouth.
He also once posted about the jeans he

He also once posted about the jeans he

He also once posted about the jeans he
got for his birthday. And you're

got for his birthday. And you're

got for his birthday. And you're
thinking, well, hold on, that doesn't

thinking, well, hold on, that doesn't

thinking, well, hold on, that doesn't
seem so bad to me. I'll point out these

seem so bad to me. I'll point out these

seem so bad to me. I'll point out these
were the jeans. That's right. He got 911

were the jeans. That's right. He got 911

were the jeans. That's right. He got 911
jeans for his birthday. YOU CAN

jeans for his birthday. YOU CAN

jeans for his birthday. YOU CAN
APPARENTLY BUY THOSE JEANS ONLINE for

APPARENTLY BUY THOSE JEANS ONLINE for

APPARENTLY BUY THOSE JEANS ONLINE for
$180. And the reason I know that is, oh,

$180. And the reason I know that is, oh,

$180. And the reason I know that is, oh,
you. How little do you think of me,

you. How little do you think of me,

you. How little do you think of me,
but it gets worse because Ben apparently

but it gets worse because Ben apparently

but it gets worse because Ben apparently
used to be a content creator who went by

used to be a content creator who went by

used to be a content creator who went by
frame game and pushed a variety of

frame game and pushed a variety of

frame game and pushed a variety of
far-right narratives, including the

far-right narratives, including the

far-right narratives, including the
great replacement theory, and made

great replacement theory, and made

great replacement theory, and made
montages urging white viewers to unite

montages urging white viewers to unite

montages urging white viewers to unite
under the banner of race. and he is

under the banner of race. and he is

under the banner of race. and he is
fixated on the notion that USID is

fixated on the notion that USID is

fixated on the notion that USID is
basically a front. Here is how he put it

basically a front. Here is how he put it

basically a front. Here is how he put it
to Rogan in that interview that got

to Rogan in that interview that got

to Rogan in that interview that got
Elon's attention. There's no aid in in

Elon's attention. There's no aid in in

Elon's attention. There's no aid in in
US A by the way. That's your brain is

US A by the way. That's your brain is

US A by the way. That's your brain is
being tricked when you see the phrase US

being tricked when you see the phrase US

being tricked when you see the phrase US
A. It's not an aid organization. The aid

A. It's not an aid organization. The aid

A. It's not an aid organization. The aid
in US A stands for agent US agency for

in US A stands for agent US agency for

in US A stands for agent US agency for
international development.

international development.

international development.
>> Yeah, it's an acronym, Mike.

>> It's it's an acronym. We all know how

>> It's it's an acronym. We all know how
those work. You haven't exactly blown

those work. You haven't exactly blown

those work. You haven't exactly blown
Roswell open there. But that's just the

Roswell open there. But that's just the

Roswell open there. But that's just the
beginning. Ben has also said when it's

beginning. Ben has also said when it's

beginning. Ben has also said when it's
too dirty for the CIA, you give it to

too dirty for the CIA, you give it to

too dirty for the CIA, you give it to
USAD, which for the record is obviously

USAD, which for the record is obviously

USAD, which for the record is obviously
not the case. We all know when a job is

not the case. We all know when a job is

not the case. We all know when a job is
too dirty for the CIA, you arm Afghan

too dirty for the CIA, you arm Afghan

too dirty for the CIA, you arm Afghan
Mojahedin and train them in cell warfare

Mojahedin and train them in cell warfare

Mojahedin and train them in cell warfare
with a stated goal of beating back

with a stated goal of beating back

with a stated goal of beating back
Soviet influence in the region. And then

Soviet influence in the region. And then

Soviet influence in the region. And then
coincidentally, they team up with Osama

coincidentally, they team up with Osama

coincidentally, they team up with Osama
bin Laden, who will later carry out the

bin Laden, who will later carry out the

bin Laden, who will later carry out the
very attack Mike Ben is so obsessed

very attack Mike Ben is so obsessed

very attack Mike Ben is so obsessed
with, he got birthday denim merch. And

with, he got birthday denim merch. And

with, he got birthday denim merch. And
look, that is not to say there aren't

look, that is not to say there aren't

look, that is not to say there aren't
small grains of truth underneath all of

small grains of truth underneath all of

small grains of truth underneath all of
Benz's You know, USAD was not

Benz's You know, USAD was not

Benz's You know, USAD was not
perfect, as one of its former heads of

perfect, as one of its former heads of

perfect, as one of its former heads of
global health wrote. It sometimes

global health wrote. It sometimes

global health wrote. It sometimes
fostered dependency. It could be

fostered dependency. It could be

fostered dependency. It could be
inefficient. Too much of its funding

inefficient. Too much of its funding

inefficient. Too much of its funding
went to international institutions

went to international institutions

went to international institutions
rather than local ones. And yes, its

rather than local ones. And yes, its

rather than local ones. And yes, its
history does include episodes in which

history does include episodes in which

history does include episodes in which
aid was bent to American military and

aid was bent to American military and

aid was bent to American military and
political aims, including an incident in

political aims, including an incident in

political aims, including an incident in
2010 when it created a social networking

2010 when it created a social networking

2010 when it created a social networking
service in Cuba designed to kindle

service in Cuba designed to kindle

service in Cuba designed to kindle
opposition to the government. And I do

opposition to the government. And I do

opposition to the government. And I do
not like the fact that the agency did

not like the fact that the agency did

not like the fact that the agency did
that. In general, I like my regime

that. In general, I like my regime

that. In general, I like my regime
changes the way I like my produce

changes the way I like my produce

changes the way I like my produce
locally sourced. But let's not pretend

locally sourced. But let's not pretend

locally sourced. But let's not pretend
instances like that were anything other

instances like that were anything other

instances like that were anything other
than a tiny portion of what USAD did.

than a tiny portion of what USAD did.

than a tiny portion of what USAD did.
Also, as the people of Venezuela and

Also, as the people of Venezuela and

Also, as the people of Venezuela and
Iran can attest, when the US wants

Iran can attest, when the US wants

Iran can attest, when the US wants
regime change nowadays, it tends to do

regime change nowadays, it tends to do

regime change nowadays, it tends to do
so pretty directly. So, it's not

so pretty directly. So, it's not

so pretty directly. So, it's not
like any of those criticisms justify

like any of those criticisms justify

like any of those criticisms justify
getting rid of the agency entirely. But

getting rid of the agency entirely. But

getting rid of the agency entirely. But
to hear Benz tell it, USAD is basically

to hear Benz tell it, USAD is basically

to hear Benz tell it, USAD is basically
the root of all this world's problems.

the root of all this world's problems.

the root of all this world's problems.
>> USAD is one of the most disturbing

>> USAD is one of the most disturbing

>> USAD is one of the most disturbing
organizations in the entire federal

organizations in the entire federal

organizations in the entire federal
government. It it may rank number one.

government. It it may rank number one.

government. It it may rank number one.
In fact, many people think they live in

In fact, many people think they live in

In fact, many people think they live in
the world they think they live in, but

the world they think they live in, but

the world they think they live in, but
in some respects, it's a carefully

in some respects, it's a carefully

in some respects, it's a carefully
constructed Truman show made up of movie

constructed Truman show made up of movie

constructed Truman show made up of movie
characters around them produced by US A.

characters around them produced by US A.

characters around them produced by US A.
And what I mean by that is US A has

And what I mean by that is US A has

And what I mean by that is US A has
infected the institutional architecture

infected the institutional architecture

infected the institutional architecture
of every aspect of American society and

of every aspect of American society and

of every aspect of American society and
and world society.

and world society.

and world society.
>> Wow.

>> Wow.

>> Wow.
The whole world has been Truman showed

The whole world has been Truman showed

The whole world has been Truman showed
by USA ID is not something you expect to

by USA ID is not something you expect to

by USA ID is not something you expect to
hear someone say on TV. At best, it's

hear someone say on TV. At best, it's

hear someone say on TV. At best, it's
something you expect to hear them

something you expect to hear them

something you expect to hear them
muttering on a city bus. Yeah. Yeah.

muttering on a city bus. Yeah. Yeah.

muttering on a city bus. Yeah. Yeah.
Yeah. Yeah. They've infected the

Yeah. Yeah. They've infected the

Yeah. Yeah. They've infected the
institutional architecture. You know

institutional architecture. You know

institutional architecture. You know
what? I think I'm going to get off here.

what? I think I'm going to get off here.

what? I think I'm going to get off here.
I I know we're halfway across a bridge,

I I know we're halfway across a bridge,

I I know we're halfway across a bridge,
but I'm pretty sure that this is my

but I'm pretty sure that this is my

but I'm pretty sure that this is my
stop. It's frankly no wonder Ben took a

stop. It's frankly no wonder Ben took a

stop. It's frankly no wonder Ben took a
victory lap when USAD was gutted,

victory lap when USAD was gutted,

victory lap when USAD was gutted,
posting this image of himself

posting this image of himself

posting this image of himself
celebrating at its grave. And at this

celebrating at its grave. And at this

celebrating at its grave. And at this
point, you should probably see some of

point, you should probably see some of

point, you should probably see some of
the damage that's been done because it

the damage that's been done because it

the damage that's been done because it
is vast. As one expert put it, I think

is vast. As one expert put it, I think

is vast. As one expert put it, I think
the best evidence that USAD works is how

the best evidence that USAD works is how

the best evidence that USAD works is how
quickly people started dying when it

quickly people started dying when it

quickly people started dying when it
went away. Now, it is hard to get exact

went away. Now, it is hard to get exact

went away. Now, it is hard to get exact
counts on deaths, partly because these

counts on deaths, partly because these

counts on deaths, partly because these
cuts have, among other things, halted

cuts have, among other things, halted

cuts have, among other things, halted
data monitoring. But researchers have

data monitoring. But researchers have

data monitoring. But researchers have
estimated over 262,000

estimated over 262,000

estimated over 262,000
adults and over half a million children

adults and over half a million children

adults and over half a million children
died last year as a result of these

died last year as a result of these

died last year as a result of these
cuts. Though, I do have to tell you,

cuts. Though, I do have to tell you,

cuts. Though, I do have to tell you,
Marco Rubio strongly denies claims like

Marco Rubio strongly denies claims like

Marco Rubio strongly denies claims like
those. Anybody who tells you that

those. Anybody who tells you that

those. Anybody who tells you that
somehow it's the United States if we cut

somehow it's the United States if we cut

somehow it's the United States if we cut
a dollar, somehow we're responsible for

a dollar, somehow we're responsible for

a dollar, somehow we're responsible for
some horrific thing that's going on in

some horrific thing that's going on in

some horrific thing that's going on in
the world is is just not true.

the world is is just not true.

the world is is just not true.
>> Are you standing by your contention that

>> Are you standing by your contention that

>> Are you standing by your contention that
no one

no one

no one
>> no one has died because the United

>> no one has died because the United

>> no one has died because the United
States has cut aid? No. Okay. So, is he

States has cut aid? No. Okay. So, is he

States has cut aid? No. Okay. So, is he
telling the truth there? Well, I would

telling the truth there? Well, I would

telling the truth there? Well, I would
argue that the answer to that is the

argue that the answer to that is the

argue that the answer to that is the
same as the answer to the question, are

same as the answer to the question, are

same as the answer to the question, are
Marco Rubio's ears proportional to the

Marco Rubio's ears proportional to the

Marco Rubio's ears proportional to the
size of his head? Which is to say,

size of his head? Which is to say,

size of his head? Which is to say,
absolutely demonstrabably not. And maybe

absolutely demonstrabably not. And maybe

absolutely demonstrabably not. And maybe
the best way to rebut that is to show

the best way to rebut that is to show

the best way to rebut that is to show
you some of the specific places and

you some of the specific places and

you some of the specific places and
programs that have been impacted by

programs that have been impacted by

programs that have been impacted by
these cuts. And let's start with food

these cuts. And let's start with food

these cuts. And let's start with food
and nutrition assistance which have been

and nutrition assistance which have been

and nutrition assistance which have been
devastated. For instance, in Nigeria,

devastated. For instance, in Nigeria,

devastated. For instance, in Nigeria,
clinics which provided malnutrition

clinics which provided malnutrition

clinics which provided malnutrition
treatment for more than 300,000 children

treatment for more than 300,000 children

treatment for more than 300,000 children
below the age of two were shut down at

below the age of two were shut down at

below the age of two were shut down at
the end of July. And in Afghanistan, NGO

the end of July. And in Afghanistan, NGO

the end of July. And in Afghanistan, NGO
warehouses were bare despite 900,000

warehouses were bare despite 900,000

warehouses were bare despite 900,000
children being in desperate need of

children being in desperate need of

children being in desperate need of
treatment for severe acute malnutrition.

treatment for severe acute malnutrition.

treatment for severe acute malnutrition.
And it is not just cuts to the food

And it is not just cuts to the food

And it is not just cuts to the food
itself. The administration also

itself. The administration also

itself. The administration also
disrupted the global supply chain that

disrupted the global supply chain that

disrupted the global supply chain that
moves food for desperate people all over

moves food for desperate people all over

moves food for desperate people all over
the world. And that means even when the

the world. And that means even when the

the world. And that means even when the
food's actually there, the ability to

food's actually there, the ability to

food's actually there, the ability to
get it to people who need it can be

get it to people who need it can be

get it to people who need it can be
gone. For instance, last summer,

gone. For instance, last summer,

gone. For instance, last summer,
disruptions led to some food spoiling in

disruptions led to some food spoiling in

disruptions led to some food spoiling in
a warehouse. The Trump administration is

a warehouse. The Trump administration is

a warehouse. The Trump administration is
planning to destroy a massive amount of

planning to destroy a massive amount of

planning to destroy a massive amount of
emergency food. Some 500 metric tons or

emergency food. Some 500 metric tons or

emergency food. Some 500 metric tons or
just over a million pounds of high

just over a million pounds of high

just over a million pounds of high
energy biscuits meant to feed hungry

energy biscuits meant to feed hungry

energy biscuits meant to feed hungry
kids in Afghanistan and Pakistan will

kids in Afghanistan and Pakistan will

kids in Afghanistan and Pakistan will
now be incinerated. That first reported

now be incinerated. That first reported

now be incinerated. That first reported
by the Atlantic. We have a kind of a

by the Atlantic. We have a kind of a

by the Atlantic. We have a kind of a
standard procedure that if food uh is

standard procedure that if food uh is

standard procedure that if food uh is
expired we it will be destroyed. Federal

expired we it will be destroyed. Federal

expired we it will be destroyed. Federal
workers had requested approval from USID

workers had requested approval from USID

workers had requested approval from USID
leadership to move the emergency food

leadership to move the emergency food

leadership to move the emergency food
before it spoiled, but their memos went

before it spoiled, but their memos went

before it spoiled, but their memos went
unanswered.

unanswered.

unanswered.
>> That is just maddening, especially not

>> That is just maddening, especially not

>> That is just maddening, especially not
even answering the memos. Leaving

even answering the memos. Leaving

even answering the memos. Leaving
someone on red is always unforgivable,

someone on red is always unforgivable,

someone on red is always unforgivable,
but especially when the text is, "Hey

but especially when the text is, "Hey

but especially when the text is, "Hey
shorty, 1 million pounds of high energy

shorty, 1 million pounds of high energy

shorty, 1 million pounds of high energy
biscuits about to expire you up." And

biscuits about to expire you up." And

biscuits about to expire you up." And
scenes like that are playing out all

scenes like that are playing out all

scenes like that are playing out all
over the world. At one refugee camp in

over the world. At one refugee camp in

over the world. At one refugee camp in
Kenya that had relied on USA ID funding,

Kenya that had relied on USA ID funding,

Kenya that had relied on USA ID funding,
reporters found mothers who'd had to

reporters found mothers who'd had to

reporters found mothers who'd had to
choose which of their kids to feed and

choose which of their kids to feed and

choose which of their kids to feed and
pregnant women who were so desperate for

pregnant women who were so desperate for

pregnant women who were so desperate for
calories that they ate mud. But it's not

calories that they ate mud. But it's not

calories that they ate mud. But it's not
just food assistance that's been cut.

just food assistance that's been cut.

just food assistance that's been cut.
It's estimated more than 2,000 health

It's estimated more than 2,000 health

It's estimated more than 2,000 health
clinics have closed in crisis zones

clinics have closed in crisis zones

clinics have closed in crisis zones
around the world. Here is what happened

around the world. Here is what happened

around the world. Here is what happened
at just one. Before the NGO Action

at just one. Before the NGO Action

at just one. Before the NGO Action
Against Hunger ran this center here,

Against Hunger ran this center here,

Against Hunger ran this center here,
providing life-saving medical

providing life-saving medical

providing life-saving medical
assistance, but it closed down in

assistance, but it closed down in

assistance, but it closed down in
February along with seven others in the

February along with seven others in the

February along with seven others in the
area when USAD stopped funding the

area when USAD stopped funding the

area when USAD stopped funding the
organization.

organization.

organization.
Within just over a month, 29 children in

Within just over a month, 29 children in

Within just over a month, 29 children in
the district died of malnutrition and

the district died of malnutrition and

the district died of malnutrition and
illness.

illness.

illness.
We've never had such a high death rate.

We've never had such a high death rate.

We've never had such a high death rate.
It was catastrophic. These are deaths

It was catastrophic. These are deaths

It was catastrophic. These are deaths
that we could have avoided if funding

that we could have avoided if funding

that we could have avoided if funding
had been maintained and we continued our

had been maintained and we continued our

had been maintained and we continued our
activities.

activities.

activities.
>> Yeah, it's appalling. And it makes it

>> Yeah, it's appalling. And it makes it

>> Yeah, it's appalling. And it makes it
even worse when you remember House

even worse when you remember House

even worse when you remember House
Republicans literally celebrated these

Republicans literally celebrated these

Republicans literally celebrated these
cuts with this

Yeah, it's true. You are killing a lot

Yeah, it's true. You are killing a lot
of people in Africa, you jibjabbed

of people in Africa, you jibjabbed

of people in Africa, you jibjabbed
The point is these cuts have cost

The point is these cuts have cost

The point is these cuts have cost
lives. And perhaps ONE OF THE CLEAREST

lives. And perhaps ONE OF THE CLEAREST

lives. And perhaps ONE OF THE CLEAREST
EXAMPLES of this concerns PEPAR or the

EXAMPLES of this concerns PEPAR or the

EXAMPLES of this concerns PEPAR or the
president's emergency plan for AIDS

president's emergency plan for AIDS

president's emergency plan for AIDS
relief. It was created during the George

relief. It was created during the George

relief. It was created during the George
W. Bush administration and is often

W. Bush administration and is often

W. Bush administration and is often
described as one of the most successful

described as one of the most successful

described as one of the most successful
global health programs in history. It's

global health programs in history. It's

global health programs in history. It's
credited with saving 26 million lives

credited with saving 26 million lives

credited with saving 26 million lives
and enabling 7.8 million babies to be

and enabling 7.8 million babies to be

and enabling 7.8 million babies to be
born without HIV since it was created.

born without HIV since it was created.

born without HIV since it was created.
It is as close to a miracle as this

It is as close to a miracle as this

It is as close to a miracle as this
government has ever accomplished. If I

government has ever accomplished. If I

government has ever accomplished. If I
had to say one nice thing about George

had to say one nice thing about George

had to say one nice thing about George
W. Bush, this program would be it. And

W. Bush, this program would be it. And

W. Bush, this program would be it. And
if I had to say two, I would go quiet.

if I had to say two, I would go quiet.

if I had to say two, I would go quiet.
And while the administration will stress

And while the administration will stress

And while the administration will stress
that PEPAR still exists, it's crucial

that PEPAR still exists, it's crucial

that PEPAR still exists, it's crucial
aid delivery mechanism has been severely

aid delivery mechanism has been severely

aid delivery mechanism has been severely
disrupted. As soon as the cut started

disrupted. As soon as the cut started

disrupted. As soon as the cut started
last January, critics were clinics were

last January, critics were clinics were

last January, critics were clinics were
forced to shut their doors, essential

forced to shut their doors, essential

forced to shut their doors, essential
frontline health workers were furoughed,

frontline health workers were furoughed,

frontline health workers were furoughed,
and community programs reaching the most

and community programs reaching the most

and community programs reaching the most
vulnerable people stopped. And while

vulnerable people stopped. And while

vulnerable people stopped. And while
PEPFAR was granted a limited waiver to

PEPFAR was granted a limited waiver to

PEPFAR was granted a limited waiver to
implement urgent life-saving HIV

implement urgent life-saving HIV

implement urgent life-saving HIV
treatment services, a lot got left out

treatment services, a lot got left out

treatment services, a lot got left out
of that waiver because well, for

of that waiver because well, for

of that waiver because well, for
instance, it it allowed uh the

instance, it it allowed uh the

instance, it it allowed uh the
prevention medication prep for pregnant

prevention medication prep for pregnant

prevention medication prep for pregnant
and breastfeeding women, it didn't

and breastfeeding women, it didn't

and breastfeeding women, it didn't
include it for anyone else, including

include it for anyone else, including

include it for anyone else, including
those who were already on it. It also

those who were already on it. It also

those who were already on it. It also
left out funding for HIV prevention more

left out funding for HIV prevention more

left out funding for HIV prevention more
generally and most programming for

generally and most programming for

generally and most programming for
orphans and vulnerable children. And a

orphans and vulnerable children. And a

orphans and vulnerable children. And a
major casualty of cuts to PEPFAR were

major casualty of cuts to PEPFAR were

major casualty of cuts to PEPFAR were
locally rooted programs tailored to the

locally rooted programs tailored to the

locally rooted programs tailored to the
needs of specific groups of people like

needs of specific groups of people like

needs of specific groups of people like
specialized clinics for sex workers, men

specialized clinics for sex workers, men

specialized clinics for sex workers, men
who have sex with men, and people who

who have sex with men, and people who

who have sex with men, and people who
inject drugs. And infuriatingly to some

inject drugs. And infuriatingly to some

inject drugs. And infuriatingly to some
Republicans, that seemed to be sort of

Republicans, that seemed to be sort of

Republicans, that seemed to be sort of
the point. This stuff about PEP, oh my

the point. This stuff about PEP, oh my

the point. This stuff about PEP, oh my
god, you're going to destroy the world.

god, you're going to destroy the world.

god, you're going to destroy the world.
Now, there's a part of PEP for that

Now, there's a part of PEP for that

Now, there's a part of PEP for that
deals with money for life-saving care,

deals with money for life-saving care,

deals with money for life-saving care,
isn't it?

isn't it?

isn't it?
>> Absolutely. And there's a part of PEP 4

>> Absolutely. And there's a part of PEP 4

>> Absolutely. And there's a part of PEP 4
that won't you look at it and you you

that won't you look at it and you you

that won't you look at it and you you
want to say pass me the sick bucket,

want to say pass me the sick bucket,

want to say pass me the sick bucket,
isn't there?

isn't there?

isn't there?
>> Yes, sir.

>> Yes, sir.

>> Yes, sir.
>> And you're pass you're getting rid of

>> And you're pass you're getting rid of

>> And you're pass you're getting rid of
the sick bucket stuff.

the sick bucket stuff.

the sick bucket stuff.
>> Yes, sir.

>> Yes, sir.

>> Yes, sir.
>> You you're getting rid of $5.5 million

>> You you're getting rid of $5.5 million

>> You you're getting rid of $5.5 million
to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,

to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,

to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
queer, and interex advocacy in Uganda.

queer, and interex advocacy in Uganda.

queer, and interex advocacy in Uganda.
Aren't you?

Aren't you?

Aren't you?
>> Yes, sir.

>> Yes, sir.

>> Yes, sir.
>> I can't believe we're arguing about

>> I can't believe we're arguing about

>> I can't believe we're arguing about
this.

this.

this.
I can't BELIEVE WE'RE ARGUING ABOUT

I can't BELIEVE WE'RE ARGUING ABOUT

I can't BELIEVE WE'RE ARGUING ABOUT
THIS.

THIS.

THIS.
>> WOW, that is some pretty homophobic

>> WOW, that is some pretty homophobic

>> WOW, that is some pretty homophobic
stuff coming from a man wearing the

stuff coming from a man wearing the

stuff coming from a man wearing the
single cuntiest pair of glasses I think

single cuntiest pair of glasses I think

single cuntiest pair of glasses I think
I've ever seen. Also, for what it's

I've ever seen. Also, for what it's

I've ever seen. Also, for what it's
worth, if anything is going to make me

worth, if anything is going to make me

worth, if anything is going to make me
say pass the sick bucket, it isn't the

say pass the sick bucket, it isn't the

say pass the sick bucket, it isn't the
critical work of PEP 4. It is the memory

critical work of PEP 4. It is the memory

critical work of PEP 4. It is the memory
rattling eternally around my head of

rattling eternally around my head of

rattling eternally around my head of
Senator John Kennedy saying this.

Senator John Kennedy saying this.

Senator John Kennedy saying this.
>> I can't wait to have your in my

>> I can't wait to have your in my

>> I can't wait to have your in my
mouth.

mouth.

mouth.
Well, that certainly makes one of us.

Well, that certainly makes one of us.

Well, that certainly makes one of us.
But despite what Kennedy said there,

But despite what Kennedy said there,

But despite what Kennedy said there,
cuts to PEPFAR are absolutely affecting

cuts to PEPFAR are absolutely affecting

cuts to PEPFAR are absolutely affecting
life-saving care. And for a huge amount

life-saving care. And for a huge amount

life-saving care. And for a huge amount
of people, and not just those whose

of people, and not just those whose

of people, and not just those whose
lives seem to make him want to reach for

lives seem to make him want to reach for

lives seem to make him want to reach for
the sick bucket. Even short disruptions

the sick bucket. Even short disruptions

the sick bucket. Even short disruptions
to HIV care can be deadly and have

to HIV care can be deadly and have

to HIV care can be deadly and have
already resulted in stories like this.

already resulted in stories like this.

already resulted in stories like this.
The cut off of the medication of the HIV

The cut off of the medication of the HIV

The cut off of the medication of the HIV
ARVs has really, you know, affected us

ARVs has really, you know, affected us

ARVs has really, you know, affected us
so much.

so much.

so much.
>> The eight HIV positive orphans he cared

>> The eight HIV positive orphans he cared

>> The eight HIV positive orphans he cared
for used to get their medicine from the

for used to get their medicine from the

for used to get their medicine from the
local hospital for free. After the cuts,

local hospital for free. After the cuts,

local hospital for free. After the cuts,
he was told he'd have to pay. And

he was told he'd have to pay. And

he was told he'd have to pay. And
because he couldn't afford to do so, the

because he couldn't afford to do so, the

because he couldn't afford to do so, the
orphanage ran out.

orphanage ran out.

orphanage ran out.
Without this medication, 14-year-old

Without this medication, 14-year-old

Without this medication, 14-year-old
Mande Andrew quickly fell ill. He got

Mande Andrew quickly fell ill. He got

Mande Andrew quickly fell ill. He got
weaker and weaker every day and you know

weaker and weaker every day and you know

weaker and weaker every day and you know
lost his life in the process.

lost his life in the process.

lost his life in the process.
>> The community he loved gathering to say

>> The community he loved gathering to say

>> The community he loved gathering to say
their goodbyes, burying him on February

their goodbyes, burying him on February

their goodbyes, burying him on February
21st.

21st.

21st.
>> That photo is absolutely gutting. And

>> That photo is absolutely gutting. And

>> That photo is absolutely gutting. And
since Elon seems to genuinely want

since Elon seems to genuinely want

since Elon seems to genuinely want
pictures of what US ID does around the

pictures of what US ID does around the

pictures of what US ID does around the
world to somehow prove to him that it's

world to somehow prove to him that it's

world to somehow prove to him that it's
worthwhile, I hope a day of that

worthwhile, I hope a day of that

worthwhile, I hope a day of that
ghoul's life does not go by without

ghoul's life does not go by without

ghoul's life does not go by without
someone sending him that photo. And you

someone sending him that photo. And you

someone sending him that photo. And you
know who cannot claim he didn't know the

know who cannot claim he didn't know the

know who cannot claim he didn't know the
value of USID's work especially when it

value of USID's work especially when it

value of USID's work especially when it
comes to HIV? Marco Rubio because back

comes to HIV? Marco Rubio because back

comes to HIV? Marco Rubio because back
in 2015 while running for president he

in 2015 while running for president he

in 2015 while running for president he
said this

said this

said this
>> foreign aid can make a difference when

>> foreign aid can make a difference when

>> foreign aid can make a difference when
properly used. And if you ever have a

properly used. And if you ever have a

properly used. And if you ever have a
chance travel to the African continent

chance travel to the African continent

chance travel to the African continent
and you will meet people who are alive

and you will meet people who are alive

and you will meet people who are alive
today because the American taxpayer

today because the American taxpayer

today because the American taxpayer
funded antiviral hiv medications that

funded antiviral hiv medications that

funded antiviral hiv medications that
kept them alive. It will not be easy to

kept them alive. It will not be easy to

kept them alive. It will not be easy to
radicalize people who are alive because

radicalize people who are alive because

radicalize people who are alive because
the American taxpayers saved their lives

the American taxpayers saved their lives

the American taxpayers saved their lives
and the lives of their children.

and the lives of their children.

and the lives of their children.
>> That's a really good point, Marco. And

>> That's a really good point, Marco. And

>> That's a really good point, Marco. And
that is clearly a very different Rubio

that is clearly a very different Rubio

that is clearly a very different Rubio
back then. One who seemed to have

back then. One who seemed to have

back then. One who seemed to have
political aspirations beyond

political aspirations beyond

political aspirations beyond
disassociating on a couch while JD Vance

disassociating on a couch while JD Vance

disassociating on a couch while JD Vance
yells at Zilinsky like a kid stuck at a

yells at Zilinsky like a kid stuck at a

yells at Zilinsky like a kid stuck at a
sleepover while his friend's parents

sleepover while his friend's parents

sleepover while his friend's parents
fight. And incredibly, I'm still only

fight. And incredibly, I'm still only

fight. And incredibly, I'm still only
scratching the surface here. There are

scratching the surface here. There are

scratching the surface here. There are
programs concerning treatment and

programs concerning treatment and

programs concerning treatment and
prevention of cola and neglected

prevention of cola and neglected

prevention of cola and neglected
tropical diseases, clean water and

tropical diseases, clean water and

tropical diseases, clean water and
climate resiliency and many many others

climate resiliency and many many others

climate resiliency and many many others
that have also been butchered. But there

that have also been butchered. But there

that have also been butchered. But there
is one more area I think is worth

is one more area I think is worth

is one more area I think is worth
mentioning and that is education because

mentioning and that is education because

mentioning and that is education because
without funding for that there are

without funding for that there are

without funding for that there are
children around the world who no longer

children around the world who no longer

children around the world who no longer
have a safe place to learn. And while

have a safe place to learn. And while

have a safe place to learn. And while
these stories may not be captured when

these stories may not be captured when

these stories may not be captured when
you hear about the numbers of deaths

you hear about the numbers of deaths

you hear about the numbers of deaths
that does not mean the impacts aren't

that does not mean the impacts aren't

that does not mean the impacts aren't
horrific. Just look at this massive

horrific. Just look at this massive

horrific. Just look at this massive
refugee camp in Bangladesh populated by

refugee camp in Bangladesh populated by

refugee camp in Bangladesh populated by
Rahinda refugees from Myanmar. The US

Rahinda refugees from Myanmar. The US

Rahinda refugees from Myanmar. The US
slashed its funding by nearly half. And

slashed its funding by nearly half. And

slashed its funding by nearly half. And
just one of the consequences is that

just one of the consequences is that

just one of the consequences is that
many kids no longer have a school to

many kids no longer have a school to

many kids no longer have a school to
attend and have been forced into dire

attend and have been forced into dire

attend and have been forced into dire
circumstances. There's been a sharp rise

circumstances. There's been a sharp rise

circumstances. There's been a sharp rise
in girls being forced into prostitution.

in girls being forced into prostitution.

in girls being forced into prostitution.
And UNICEF has estimated that cases of

And UNICEF has estimated that cases of

And UNICEF has estimated that cases of
child marriage rose by 21% compared to

child marriage rose by 21% compared to

child marriage rose by 21% compared to
the same period the year prior. And

the same period the year prior. And

the same period the year prior. And
without school to attend, young boys

without school to attend, young boys

without school to attend, young boys
like this one were suddenly forced to go

like this one were suddenly forced to go

like this one were suddenly forced to go
to work. 10-year-old Muhammad Aron

to work. 10-year-old Muhammad Aron

to work. 10-year-old Muhammad Aron
spends all day selling snacks, missing

spends all day selling snacks, missing

spends all day selling snacks, missing
the classroom where he once felt safe.

the classroom where he once felt safe.

the classroom where he once felt safe.
>> I returned home crying and my family

>> I returned home crying and my family

>> I returned home crying and my family
asked, "Why are you crying? The school

asked, "Why are you crying? The school

asked, "Why are you crying? The school
has been closed. I'm crying because of

has been closed. I'm crying because of

has been closed. I'm crying because of
that. I will no longer be able to study

that. I will no longer be able to study

that. I will no longer be able to study
in the school. That is why I was

in the school. That is why I was

in the school. That is why I was
crying."

crying."

crying."
>> Aron worries about being targeted by

>> Aron worries about being targeted by

>> Aron worries about being targeted by
kidnappers or thieves while at work, but

kidnappers or thieves while at work, but

kidnappers or thieves while at work, but
he has no other option. Yeah, it's

he has no other option. Yeah, it's

he has no other option. Yeah, it's
awful. And honestly, I would not be at

awful. And honestly, I would not be at

awful. And honestly, I would not be at
all surprised if Benny Johnson traveled

all surprised if Benny Johnson traveled

all surprised if Benny Johnson traveled
there to post a thrilled video where he

there to post a thrilled video where he

there to post a thrilled video where he
says, "That kid's snack stand is the

says, "That kid's snack stand is the

says, "That kid's snack stand is the
best selfie spot in all of southeastern

best selfie spot in all of southeastern

best selfie spot in all of southeastern
Bangladesh." But if he does that, I'm

Bangladesh." But if he does that, I'm

Bangladesh." But if he does that, I'm
warning you now, I'm taking down the

warning you now, I'm taking down the

warning you now, I'm taking down the
electrical grid. Look, what this

electrical grid. Look, what this

electrical grid. Look, what this
administration has done is beyond cruel.

administration has done is beyond cruel.

administration has done is beyond cruel.
I haven't shown you anywhere close to

I haven't shown you anywhere close to

I haven't shown you anywhere close to
the worst footage we had to watch

the worst footage we had to watch

the worst footage we had to watch
putting this story together. And after

putting this story together. And after

putting this story together. And after
seeing and reading about all of this, it

seeing and reading about all of this, it

seeing and reading about all of this, it
is actually stomach turnurning to think

is actually stomach turnurning to think

is actually stomach turnurning to think
about coffin memes of or gravestone

about coffin memes of or gravestone

about coffin memes of or gravestone
Instagram posts or overjoyed selfie

Instagram posts or overjoyed selfie

Instagram posts or overjoyed selfie
videos because you have to be an

videos because you have to be an

videos because you have to be an
absolute ashtray of a person to cheer

absolute ashtray of a person to cheer

absolute ashtray of a person to cheer
this kind of thing on. Now, I should say

this kind of thing on. Now, I should say

this kind of thing on. Now, I should say
the Trump administration has announced a

the Trump administration has announced a

the Trump administration has announced a
new approach called the America First

new approach called the America First

new approach called the America First
Global Health Strategy. It's supposed to

Global Health Strategy. It's supposed to

Global Health Strategy. It's supposed to
restart some forms of health rellated

restart some forms of health rellated

restart some forms of health rellated
foreign aid, though no other kinds and

foreign aid, though no other kinds and

foreign aid, though no other kinds and
only in some countries. with the central

only in some countries. with the central

only in some countries. with the central
idea being that they want local

idea being that they want local

idea being that they want local
governments to take more agency over

governments to take more agency over

governments to take more agency over
foreign aid. And honestly, I genuinely

foreign aid. And honestly, I genuinely

foreign aid. And honestly, I genuinely
hope it works. But we have very little

hope it works. But we have very little

hope it works. But we have very little
in the way of specifics and it's going

in the way of specifics and it's going

in the way of specifics and it's going
to be difficult to implement given this

to be difficult to implement given this

to be difficult to implement given this
administration just detonated the

administration just detonated the

administration just detonated the
decades worth of expertise, goodwill,

decades worth of expertise, goodwill,

decades worth of expertise, goodwill,
and institutional scaffolding that had

and institutional scaffolding that had

and institutional scaffolding that had
helped them deliver the aid. They've

helped them deliver the aid. They've

helped them deliver the aid. They've
also insisted, by the way, that any

also insisted, by the way, that any

also insisted, by the way, that any
foreign aid should further the national

foreign aid should further the national

foreign aid should further the national
interest of the United States. Though I

interest of the United States. Though I

interest of the United States. Though I
will point out that's exactly what USID

will point out that's exactly what USID

will point out that's exactly what USID
was already doing. Because even if you

was already doing. Because even if you

was already doing. Because even if you
are a sociopath and don't think saving

are a sociopath and don't think saving

are a sociopath and don't think saving
millions of lives is a good thing in and

millions of lives is a good thing in and

millions of lives is a good thing in and
of itself, you should know the agency

of itself, you should know the agency

of itself, you should know the agency
brought us goodwill around the world

brought us goodwill around the world

brought us goodwill around the world
while also tracking and preventing

while also tracking and preventing

while also tracking and preventing
global disease outbreaks, which as this

global disease outbreaks, which as this

global disease outbreaks, which as this
man who worked alongside USAD in Ghana

man who worked alongside USAD in Ghana

man who worked alongside USAD in Ghana
correctly points out is sort of in our

correctly points out is sort of in our

correctly points out is sort of in our
own interest.

own interest.

own interest.
>> If we are able to prevent pandemics,

>> If we are able to prevent pandemics,

>> If we are able to prevent pandemics,
it's a global good. Any infection that

it's a global good. Any infection that

it's a global good. Any infection that
you can pick from Ghana as an American

you can pick from Ghana as an American

you can pick from Ghana as an American
citizen, you take it back there

citizen, you take it back there

citizen, you take it back there
>> or a little mosquito on the plane.

>> or a little mosquito on the plane.

>> or a little mosquito on the plane.
>> Mosquito on the plane. Now more than

>> Mosquito on the plane. Now more than

>> Mosquito on the plane. Now more than
ever, it's easier to transmit disease

ever, it's easier to transmit disease

ever, it's easier to transmit disease
across the globe within a day.

across the globe within a day.

across the globe within a day.
>> Yeah, he's right. And anyone familiar

>> Yeah, he's right. And anyone familiar

>> Yeah, he's right. And anyone familiar
with the phrases sourdough starter or

with the phrases sourdough starter or

with the phrases sourdough starter or
Animal Crossing or Carol Baskin knows

Animal Crossing or Carol Baskin knows

Animal Crossing or Carol Baskin knows
how painfully true that is. And look, I

how painfully true that is. And look, I

how painfully true that is. And look, I
know the Trump administration's

know the Trump administration's

know the Trump administration's
constantly spitting out disasters. I

constantly spitting out disasters. I

constantly spitting out disasters. I
really do and I'm sure they'd like

really do and I'm sure they'd like

really do and I'm sure they'd like
nothing more for for people to move on

nothing more for for people to move on

nothing more for for people to move on
from this. But it is crucial not to let

from this. But it is crucial not to let

from this. But it is crucial not to let
what they've done be forgotten because

what they've done be forgotten because

what they've done be forgotten because
while the numbers of those hurt or

while the numbers of those hurt or

while the numbers of those hurt or
killed by these cuts can be genuinely

killed by these cuts can be genuinely

killed by these cuts can be genuinely
hard to wrap your head around. The

hard to wrap your head around. The

hard to wrap your head around. The
individual people aren't, USA was not

individual people aren't, USA was not

individual people aren't, USA was not
perfect, but it was working miracles.

perfect, but it was working miracles.

perfect, but it was working miracles.
And this government decided to retract

And this government decided to retract

And this government decided to retract
those miracles on purpose. This is a

those miracles on purpose. This is a

those miracles on purpose. This is a
man-made disaster. And when you remember

man-made disaster. And when you remember

man-made disaster. And when you remember
these faces, I want you to think of

these faces, I want you to think of

these faces, I want you to think of
these two. People like Elon, send me a

these two. People like Elon, send me a

these two. People like Elon, send me a
pick, Musk. Pete, revenge tour Morocco,

pick, Musk. Pete, revenge tour Morocco,

pick, Musk. Pete, revenge tour Morocco,
Mike 9/11, Jeans, Benz, Jeremy, please

Mike 9/11, Jeans, Benz, Jeremy, please

Mike 9/11, Jeans, Benz, Jeremy, please
define fraud for me, Luin, and Marco

define fraud for me, Luin, and Marco

define fraud for me, Luin, and Marco
Rubio. Because in the future,

Rubio. Because in the future,

Rubio. Because in the future,
I'm sure they're going to want to try

I'm sure they're going to want to try

I'm sure they're going to want to try
and spin their work destroying US ID

and spin their work destroying US ID

and spin their work destroying US ID
into something a lot more palatable. But

into something a lot more palatable. But

into something a lot more palatable. But
we cannot let them do that. The very

we cannot let them do that. The very

we cannot let them do that. The very
least we can do going forward is to

least we can do going forward is to

least we can do going forward is to
remember what they did. And now

remember what they did. And now

remember what they did. And now
this.

this.

this.
>> And now, winter weather makes

>> And now, winter weather makes

>> And now, winter weather makes
meteorologists get a little defensive.

meteorologists get a little defensive.

meteorologists get a little defensive.
>> I'm gonna say this. I I don't want you

>> I'm gonna say this. I I don't want you

>> I'm gonna say this. I I don't want you
to to hate me for this, but we haven't

to to hate me for this, but we haven't

to to hate me for this, but we haven't
seen the coldest weather yet.

seen the coldest weather yet.

seen the coldest weather yet.
>> Single digits. That is brutal. Sorry.

>> Single digits. That is brutal. Sorry.

>> Single digits. That is brutal. Sorry.
Yeah. I'm reminded of that old saying,

Yeah. I'm reminded of that old saying,

Yeah. I'm reminded of that old saying,
don't shoot the messenger.

don't shoot the messenger.

don't shoot the messenger.
>> This is one of those don't shoot the

>> This is one of those don't shoot the

>> This is one of those don't shoot the
messenger situations. I don't control

messenger situations. I don't control

messenger situations. I don't control
the rain. I'm just telling you that it's

the rain. I'm just telling you that it's

the rain. I'm just telling you that it's
on the way. People are going to start to

on the way. People are going to start to

on the way. People are going to start to
hate me over the coming days because

hate me over the coming days because

hate me over the coming days because
it's just going to get worse and worse

it's just going to get worse and worse

it's just going to get worse and worse
and there's more snow start.

and there's more snow start.

and there's more snow start.
>> Someone just texted me they're I'm dead

>> Someone just texted me they're I'm dead

>> Someone just texted me they're I'm dead
to them.

to them.

to them.
>> Yes, exactly.

>> Yes, exactly.

>> Yes, exactly.
>> Please don't hate me for this. I didn't

>> Please don't hate me for this. I didn't

>> Please don't hate me for this. I didn't
bring the cold weather. It just happens

bring the cold weather. It just happens

bring the cold weather. It just happens
to be here.

to be here.

to be here.
>> It's mother nature's fault. It's not my

>> It's mother nature's fault. It's not my

>> It's mother nature's fault. It's not my
fault. You're mother nature's.

fault. You're mother nature's.

fault. You're mother nature's.
>> It's going to snow. It's not his fault.

>> It's going to snow. It's not his fault.

>> It's going to snow. It's not his fault.
>> That is not my fault. We are here to

>> That is not my fault. We are here to

>> That is not my fault. We are here to
keep everybody prepared. We're not doing

keep everybody prepared. We're not doing

keep everybody prepared. We're not doing
this on purpose. I've told you before,

this on purpose. I've told you before,

this on purpose. I've told you before,
if I could control the weather, it'd be

if I could control the weather, it'd be

if I could control the weather, it'd be
70° year round with just the right

70° year round with just the right

70° year round with just the right
amount of rainfall when we need it, but

amount of rainfall when we need it, but

amount of rainfall when we need it, but
that's not how it works.

that's not how it works.

that's not how it works.
>> If I had the ability to make it warmer,

>> If I had the ability to make it warmer,

>> If I had the ability to make it warmer,
I would love to.

I would love to.

I would love to.
>> I'm just the messenger. I don't make the

>> I'm just the messenger. I don't make the

>> I'm just the messenger. I don't make the
weather. I'm sorry. I'm the messenger. I

weather. I'm sorry. I'm the messenger. I

weather. I'm sorry. I'm the messenger. I
don't make the weather.

don't make the weather.

don't make the weather.
>> I don't make the trash. I just drive the

>> I don't make the trash. I just drive the

>> I don't make the trash. I just drive the
truck.

truck.

truck.
>> Please don't shoot the messenger. Just

>> Please don't shoot the messenger. Just

>> Please don't shoot the messenger. Just
know that I got to tell you what the

know that I got to tell you what the

know that I got to tell you what the
forecast is. And it's cold.

forecast is. And it's cold.

forecast is. And it's cold.
>> I'm going to let Caleb be the bear of

>> I'm going to let Caleb be the bear of

>> I'm going to let Caleb be the bear of
the bad news, though. It's not my fault.

the bad news, though. It's not my fault.

the bad news, though. It's not my fault.
Is it my fault?

Is it my fault?

Is it my fault?
>> No.

>> No.

>> No.
>> No. Is it yours?

>> No. Is it yours?

>> No. Is it yours?
No, it's not your fault either.

No, it's not your fault either.

No, it's not your fault either.
>> Moving on. Before we go, a quick word

>> Moving on. Before we go, a quick word

>> Moving on. Before we go, a quick word
about soap operas. I love them. They're

about soap operas. I love them. They're

about soap operas. I love them. They're
a place for compelling decades long

a place for compelling decades long

a place for compelling decades long
dramas as well as occasional spectacular

dramas as well as occasional spectacular

dramas as well as occasional spectacular
twists. Who can forget when Sheila on

twists. Who can forget when Sheila on

twists. Who can forget when Sheila on
the Bold and the Beautiful released bees

the Bold and the Beautiful released bees

the Bold and the Beautiful released bees
into Lance's apartment to sting him to

into Lance's apartment to sting him to

into Lance's apartment to sting him to
death? Or when Sky Newman fell into a

death? Or when Sky Newman fell into a

death? Or when Sky Newman fell into a
volcano on The Young and the Restless,

volcano on The Young and the Restless,

volcano on The Young and the Restless,
and I hate to break it to you, did not

and I hate to break it to you, did not

and I hate to break it to you, did not
survive that. Or when on Days of Our

survive that. Or when on Days of Our

survive that. Or when on Days of Our
Lives, Cassie Brady's body was

Lives, Cassie Brady's body was

Lives, Cassie Brady's body was
discovered after falling out of a

discovered after falling out of a

discovered after falling out of a
turkey-shaped piñata on Thanksgiving. Or

turkey-shaped piñata on Thanksgiving. Or

turkey-shaped piñata on Thanksgiving. Or
when on Passions, Dr. Eve Russell got so

when on Passions, Dr. Eve Russell got so

when on Passions, Dr. Eve Russell got so
drunk she reattached her lover's penis

drunk she reattached her lover's penis

drunk she reattached her lover's penis
upside down. Or on Guiding Light when

upside down. Or on Guiding Light when

upside down. Or on Guiding Light when
Reaver, known as the of

Reaver, known as the of

Reaver, known as the of
Springfield, became obsessed with a

Springfield, became obsessed with a

Springfield, became obsessed with a
timetraveling painting, launching

timetraveling painting, launching

timetraveling painting, launching
herself into Edward in England, the

herself into Edward in England, the

herself into Edward in England, the
Civil War, and World War II Paris. All

Civil War, and World War II Paris. All

Civil War, and World War II Paris. All
of which was years after she was cloned

of which was years after she was cloned

of which was years after she was cloned
for unrelated reasons. And let's please

for unrelated reasons. And let's please

for unrelated reasons. And let's please
never forget this moment on Days of Our

never forget this moment on Days of Our

never forget this moment on Days of Our
Lives when Stfano found Marina tied up

Lives when Stfano found Marina tied up

Lives when Stfano found Marina tied up
and helped get her free.

and helped get her free.

and helped get her free.
>> Molina,

spectacular.

spectacular.
I'm not going to give you any context

I'm not going to give you any context

I'm not going to give you any context
for that. I'll merely point out this is

for that. I'll merely point out this is

for that. I'll merely point out this is
why we have TV for breaking news. And

why we have TV for breaking news. And

why we have TV for breaking news. And
this honestly, if HBO said, "Fuck it.

this honestly, if HBO said, "Fuck it.

this honestly, if HBO said, "Fuck it.
Cancel everything. We only show Marina

Cancel everything. We only show Marina

Cancel everything. We only show Marina
transforming into the devil now." I'd

transforming into the devil now." I'd

transforming into the devil now." I'd
roll over willingly. I might even start

roll over willingly. I might even start

roll over willingly. I might even start
watching this network. The point is

watching this network. The point is

watching this network. The point is
soaps are fun. That may be why they are

soaps are fun. That may be why they are

soaps are fun. That may be why they are
a magnet for celebrity cameos. From

a magnet for celebrity cameos. From

a magnet for celebrity cameos. From
musicians like Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Katy

musicians like Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Katy

musicians like Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Katy
Perry, and Smoky Robinson to actors like

Perry, and Smoky Robinson to actors like

Perry, and Smoky Robinson to actors like
Elizabeth Taylor, Dick Van Djk, and

Elizabeth Taylor, Dick Van Djk, and

Elizabeth Taylor, Dick Van Djk, and
Betty White to even future presidents.

Betty White to even future presidents.

Betty White to even future presidents.
Yeah, Trump cameoed on Days of Our Lives

Yeah, Trump cameoed on Days of Our Lives

Yeah, Trump cameoed on Days of Our Lives
in 2005. And fun fact, the infamous

in 2005. And fun fact, the infamous

in 2005. And fun fact, the infamous
Access Hollywood tape was from Billy

Access Hollywood tape was from Billy

Access Hollywood tape was from Billy
Bush visiting Trump on that set. A

Bush visiting Trump on that set. A

Bush visiting Trump on that set. A
moment that changed the course of

moment that changed the course of

moment that changed the course of
history, not at all.

history, not at all.

history, not at all.
And sometimes there are cameos from

And sometimes there are cameos from

And sometimes there are cameos from
celebrities you'd expect even less, like

celebrities you'd expect even less, like

celebrities you'd expect even less, like
this one from General Hospital a few

this one from General Hospital a few

this one from General Hospital a few
years back. And I guarantee you won't be

years back. And I guarantee you won't be

years back. And I guarantee you won't be
able to predict a single thing about

able to predict a single thing about

able to predict a single thing about
what you are about to see.

what you are about to see.

what you are about to see.
>> Colonel Sanders is coming over here.

>> Colonel Sanders is coming over here.

>> Colonel Sanders is coming over here.
>> You set this up. There's no way that's

>> You set this up. There's no way that's

>> You set this up. There's no way that's
who's at the

wonderful again. It's been a minute.

wonderful again. It's been a minute.
>> That it has. I'm so happy you could join

>> That it has. I'm so happy you could join

>> That it has. I'm so happy you could join
us. Come on in.

us. Come on in.

us. Come on in.
>> Who's your friend?

>> Who's your friend?

>> Who's your friend?
>> Lulu Falconer. Lulu, this is the Colonel

>> Lulu Falconer. Lulu, this is the Colonel

>> Lulu Falconer. Lulu, this is the Colonel
Harlon Sanders.

Harlon Sanders.

Harlon Sanders.
>> How'd you do?

>> It's just excellent. And And you should

>> It's just excellent. And And you should
know the woman in blue there, Lulu

know the woman in blue there, Lulu

know the woman in blue there, Lulu
Falcinary, is a journalist, which

Falcinary, is a journalist, which

Falcinary, is a journalist, which
becomes important during their

becomes important during their

becomes important during their
conversation.

conversation.

conversation.
>> I'm sorry. I just cannot believe that I

>> I'm sorry. I just cannot believe that I

>> I'm sorry. I just cannot believe that I
am sitting with Colonel Sanders. How do

am sitting with Colonel Sanders. How do

am sitting with Colonel Sanders. How do
you know each other?

you know each other?

you know each other?
>> Well, that's a that's a whale of a tale.

>> Well, that's a that's a whale of a tale.

>> Well, that's a that's a whale of a tale.
>> The Colonel tells the best stories.

>> The Colonel tells the best stories.

>> The Colonel tells the best stories.
>> Okay, I have to get this down.

>> Okay, I have to get this down.

>> Okay, I have to get this down.
>> I'm afraid this is going to have to stay

>> I'm afraid this is going to have to stay

>> I'm afraid this is going to have to stay
off the record. Oh,

off the record. Oh,

off the record. Oh,
>> of course.

>> of course.

>> of course.
This is just a conversation between

This is just a conversation between

This is just a conversation between
friends, right, Lulu?

friends, right, Lulu?

friends, right, Lulu?
>> Absolutely. Yes.

>> Absolutely. Yes.

>> Absolutely. Yes.
Well, it all started when a syndicate

Well, it all started when a syndicate

Well, it all started when a syndicate
tried to hack into the KFC mainframe

tried to hack into the KFC mainframe

tried to hack into the KFC mainframe
with plans to steal my secret recipe.

It's It's perfect. First, let's just

It's It's perfect. First, let's just
agree these two are right. The

agree these two are right. The

agree these two are right. The
energy was very, we've hooked up, we'll

energy was very, we've hooked up, we'll

energy was very, we've hooked up, we'll
do it again. We don't want this other

do it again. We don't want this other

do it again. We don't want this other
girl to know, but also we kind of do

girl to know, but also we kind of do

girl to know, but also we kind of do
because that is part of it for us.

because that is part of it for us.

because that is part of it for us.
Honestly, until he said the words, "A

Honestly, until he said the words, "A

Honestly, until he said the words, "A
syndicate tried to hack into the KFC

syndicate tried to hack into the KFC

syndicate tried to hack into the KFC
mainframe." I thought they were about to

mainframe." I thought they were about to

mainframe." I thought they were about to
have a threesome. And this this isn't

have a threesome. And this this isn't

have a threesome. And this this isn't
the point, but any current TV drama that

the point, but any current TV drama that

the point, but any current TV drama that
hasn't shoehorned Colonel Sanders in are

hasn't shoehorned Colonel Sanders in are

hasn't shoehorned Colonel Sanders in are
cowards. Throw him into Lumon. See what

cowards. Throw him into Lumon. See what

cowards. Throw him into Lumon. See what
that shakes up. Give him an opioid

that shakes up. Give him an opioid

that shakes up. Give him an opioid
addiction on the pit. Hey, Mike White, I

addiction on the pit. Hey, Mike White, I

addiction on the pit. Hey, Mike White, I
am begging you, please check Haron in.

am begging you, please check Haron in.

am begging you, please check Haron in.
Now, often celebrity cameos like that

Now, often celebrity cameos like that

Now, often celebrity cameos like that
are one-offs, appearing in a single

are one-offs, appearing in a single

are one-offs, appearing in a single
scene or staying for a week, never to

scene or staying for a week, never to

scene or staying for a week, never to
return. But there is one individual

return. But there is one individual

return. But there is one individual
who's been doing quite a bit more than

who's been doing quite a bit more than

who's been doing quite a bit more than
that and for a while now. Here he is in

that and for a while now. Here he is in

that and for a while now. Here he is in
a scene from General Hospital.

a scene from General Hospital.

a scene from General Hospital.
>> You up for an adventure? San Juan, Hong

>> You up for an adventure? San Juan, Hong

>> You up for an adventure? San Juan, Hong
Kong, Marrakesh? No, not adventure.

Kong, Marrakesh? No, not adventure.

Kong, Marrakesh? No, not adventure.
Monica has declared Jason legally dead.

Monica has declared Jason legally dead.

Monica has declared Jason legally dead.
So, we're all going to be going to the

So, we're all going to be going to the

So, we're all going to be going to the
memorial service.

memorial service.

memorial service.
>> May rest in peace.

>> May rest in peace.

>> May rest in peace.
>> Yeah. Now, for those who don't know,

>> Yeah. Now, for those who don't know,

>> Yeah. Now, for those who don't know,
that is sports pundit Steven A. Smith

that is sports pundit Steven A. Smith

that is sports pundit Steven A. Smith
playing a character called Brick. No

playing a character called Brick. No

playing a character called Brick. No
last name, just Brick. If you are not

last name, just Brick. If you are not

last name, just Brick. If you are not
familiar with Stephen A, he's famous for

familiar with Stephen A, he's famous for

familiar with Stephen A, he's famous for
having a million hot takes and being

having a million hot takes and being

having a million hot takes and being
unafraid to voice them. We talk about

unafraid to voice them. We talk about

unafraid to voice them. We talk about
the goat here, the greatest of all time,

the goat here, the greatest of all time,

the goat here, the greatest of all time,
Michael Jordan, and you running your

Michael Jordan, and you running your

Michael Jordan, and you running your
mouth talking about you going TO BE THE

mouth talking about you going TO BE THE

mouth talking about you going TO BE THE
ONE-ON-ONE. WHY WOULD YOU SAY SOMETHING

ONE-ON-ONE. WHY WOULD YOU SAY SOMETHING

ONE-ON-ONE. WHY WOULD YOU SAY SOMETHING
SO BLASPHE? Y'ALL WON TWO PLAYOFF GAMES

SO BLASPHE? Y'ALL WON TWO PLAYOFF GAMES

SO BLASPHE? Y'ALL WON TWO PLAYOFF GAMES
IN 25 YEARS, AND YOU GOING TO SIT UP

IN 25 YEARS, AND YOU GOING TO SIT UP

IN 25 YEARS, AND YOU GOING TO SIT UP
HERE STICKING OUT YOUR CHEST TALKING

HERE STICKING OUT YOUR CHEST TALKING

HERE STICKING OUT YOUR CHEST TALKING
ABOUT IT'S A DAWN OF A NEW DAY. Y'ALL

ABOUT IT'S A DAWN OF A NEW DAY. Y'ALL

ABOUT IT'S A DAWN OF A NEW DAY. Y'ALL
AIN'T NOTHING. OKAY.

AIN'T NOTHING. OKAY.

AIN'T NOTHING. OKAY.
>> HIS VERY first move as the executive was

>> HIS VERY first move as the executive was

>> HIS VERY first move as the executive was
to sign LAMAR ODM, WHO WAS ON CRACK. WHO

to sign LAMAR ODM, WHO WAS ON CRACK. WHO

to sign LAMAR ODM, WHO WAS ON CRACK. WHO
DO YOU THINK is winning in a street

DO YOU THINK is winning in a street

DO YOU THINK is winning in a street
fight. Stewart Litter or Ratatoule?

fight. Stewart Litter or Ratatoule?

fight. Stewart Litter or Ratatoule?
That's an easy one. It's Ratatoule. Rat

That's an easy one. It's Ratatoule. Rat

That's an easy one. It's Ratatoule. Rat
Ratatoule.

Ratatoule.

Ratatoule.
No, that's them big ass rats in the

No, that's them big ass rats in the

No, that's them big ass rats in the
sewers of the New York subway system.

sewers of the New York subway system.

sewers of the New York subway system.
Who you know the THE KIND THAT CATS RUN

Who you know the THE KIND THAT CATS RUN

Who you know the THE KIND THAT CATS RUN
FROM? YEAH. If you only knew Steve Nay

FROM? YEAH. If you only knew Steve Nay

FROM? YEAH. If you only knew Steve Nay
Smith from sports, it's genuinely

Smith from sports, it's genuinely

Smith from sports, it's genuinely
disorienting seeing him in a soap opera.

disorienting seeing him in a soap opera.

disorienting seeing him in a soap opera.
It would be like suddenly seeing Alex

It would be like suddenly seeing Alex

It would be like suddenly seeing Alex
Jones in the cast of Dton Abbey. This

Jones in the cast of Dton Abbey. This

Jones in the cast of Dton Abbey. This
was not in God's plan for you. But

was not in God's plan for you. But

was not in God's plan for you. But
here's the thing, that wasn't a one-time

here's the thing, that wasn't a one-time

here's the thing, that wasn't a one-time
appearance. Steven A has played Brick

appearance. Steven A has played Brick

appearance. Steven A has played Brick
since 2016, and he always acts the

since 2016, and he always acts the

since 2016, and he always acts the
out of the role.

out of the role.

out of the role.
>> The map isn't easily accessible. At

>> The map isn't easily accessible. At

>> The map isn't easily accessible. At
least not without the proper security

least not without the proper security

least not without the proper security
clearance.

clearance.

clearance.
>> I'm going to say it for you whether you

>> I'm going to say it for you whether you

>> I'm going to say it for you whether you
want to hear it or not.

want to hear it or not.

want to hear it or not.
One man,

One man,

One man,
two women.

two women.

two women.
Sunny,

Sunny,

Sunny,
that's one too many. I personally vetted

that's one too many. I personally vetted

that's one too many. I personally vetted
every single person that works for you.

every single person that works for you.

every single person that works for you.
>> I guess I got to question the source.

>> I guess I got to question the source.

>> I guess I got to question the source.
>> What? It is amazing to me that for

>> What? It is amazing to me that for

>> What? It is amazing to me that for
nearly a decade, Stephen A. Smith has

nearly a decade, Stephen A. Smith has

nearly a decade, Stephen A. Smith has
been a recurring character on General

been a recurring character on General

been a recurring character on General
Hospital and we barely heard anything

Hospital and we barely heard anything

Hospital and we barely heard anything
about it. And I'm guessing that is

about it. And I'm guessing that is

about it. And I'm guessing that is
because people who know Stephen A. Smith

because people who know Stephen A. Smith

because people who know Stephen A. Smith
aren't watching soap operas and people

aren't watching soap operas and people

aren't watching soap operas and people
who watch soap operas don't know who

who watch soap operas don't know who

who watch soap operas don't know who
Stephen A. Smith is. That is actually

Stephen A. Smith is. That is actually

Stephen A. Smith is. That is actually
how we found out about this. One of our

how we found out about this. One of our

how we found out about this. One of our
writer's mothers was watching General

writer's mothers was watching General

writer's mothers was watching General
Hospital one day when our writer asked,

Hospital one day when our writer asked,

Hospital one day when our writer asked,
"Hey, that actor looks really familiar.

"Hey, that actor looks really familiar.

"Hey, that actor looks really familiar.
Who is it?" Her mother responded simply,

Who is it?" Her mother responded simply,

Who is it?" Her mother responded simply,
"That's Brick."

"That's Brick."

"That's Brick."
The point is, for almost 10 years, in

The point is, for almost 10 years, in

The point is, for almost 10 years, in
between Steven A. Smith picking fights

between Steven A. Smith picking fights

between Steven A. Smith picking fights
with athletes, shit-talking politicians,

with athletes, shit-talking politicians,

with athletes, shit-talking politicians,
and by the way, repeatedly threatening

and by the way, repeatedly threatening

and by the way, repeatedly threatening
to run for president, which he should

to run for president, which he should

to run for president, which he should
not do, he's also been playing Brick,

not do, he's also been playing Brick,

not do, he's also been playing Brick,
the right-hand man to Sunonny Corinthos,

the right-hand man to Sunonny Corinthos,

the right-hand man to Sunonny Corinthos,
head of the Corinthos crime family. Over

head of the Corinthos crime family. Over

head of the Corinthos crime family. Over
the last 10 years, he's carb bombed an

the last 10 years, he's carb bombed an

the last 10 years, he's carb bombed an
enemy's limo, tampered with evidence in

enemy's limo, tampered with evidence in

enemy's limo, tampered with evidence in
a custody case, forged records to state

a custody case, forged records to state

a custody case, forged records to state
that a Turkish orphan was actually a

that a Turkish orphan was actually a

that a Turkish orphan was actually a
member of his boss's family, and just

member of his boss's family, and just

member of his boss's family, and just
this past season, he did this.

>> Sorry to interrupt.

>> Sorry to interrupt.
>> I'm going to need to see some ID.

>> I'm going to need to see some ID.

>> I'm going to need to see some ID.
>> Of course.

Holy EVERYTHING ABOUT THAT CLIP IS

Holy EVERYTHING ABOUT THAT CLIP IS
INSANE.

INSANE.

INSANE.
From the music to the slow motion

From the music to the slow motion

From the music to the slow motion
shootout to the gun THAT MUCH LIKE

shootout to the gun THAT MUCH LIKE

shootout to the gun THAT MUCH LIKE
STEPHEN A. SMITH'S acting career, CAME

STEPHEN A. SMITH'S acting career, CAME

STEPHEN A. SMITH'S acting career, CAME
OUT OF NOWHERE. And yes, that

OUT OF NOWHERE. And yes, that

OUT OF NOWHERE. And yes, that
woman ended up being an assassin. But

woman ended up being an assassin. But

woman ended up being an assassin. But
for the record, you can't just walk into

for the record, you can't just walk into

for the record, you can't just walk into
a hospital room and ask to see a nurse's

a hospital room and ask to see a nurse's

a hospital room and ask to see a nurse's
ID. That's not how anything works. And

ID. That's not how anything works. And

ID. That's not how anything works. And
look, I will admit here, the reason I'm

look, I will admit here, the reason I'm

look, I will admit here, the reason I'm
bringing this up is because I am

bringing this up is because I am

bringing this up is because I am
jealous. I have a genuine love for

jealous. I have a genuine love for

jealous. I have a genuine love for
soaps. Where else can an imposter nurse

soaps. Where else can an imposter nurse

soaps. Where else can an imposter nurse
be shot in a hospital or a woman be

be shot in a hospital or a woman be

be shot in a hospital or a woman be
possessed by the devil or Colonel

possessed by the devil or Colonel

possessed by the devil or Colonel
Sanders have a kiki with his best

Sanders have a kiki with his best

Sanders have a kiki with his best
blondes? Not to sound like an iconic

blondes? Not to sound like an iconic

blondes? Not to sound like an iconic
titout mermaid, but I want to be part of

titout mermaid, but I want to be part of

titout mermaid, but I want to be part of
that world. So to all the soap operas

that world. So to all the soap operas

that world. So to all the soap operas
out there, let me say this. I'm

out there, let me say this. I'm

out there, let me say this. I'm
officially offering myself to you. Write

officially offering myself to you. Write

officially offering myself to you. Write
me a role and I will be on your set so

me a role and I will be on your set so

me a role and I will be on your set so
fast it will make your head spin. I only

fast it will make your head spin. I only

fast it will make your head spin. I only
have a few conditions. First, I don't

have a few conditions. First, I don't

have a few conditions. First, I don't
want to play myself. I want to be a

want to play myself. I want to be a

want to play myself. I want to be a
character and I want his name to be

character and I want his name to be

character and I want his name to be
ridiculous. Also, I want to do something

ridiculous. Also, I want to do something

ridiculous. Also, I want to do something
juicy like murder or slapping or being

juicy like murder or slapping or being

juicy like murder or slapping or being
slapped or being someone's long lost

slapped or being someone's long lost

slapped or being someone's long lost
something. And ideally, I'd like a

something. And ideally, I'd like a

something. And ideally, I'd like a
dramatic close-up of my face. But in

dramatic close-up of my face. But in

dramatic close-up of my face. But in
return, trust me, I will give my all to

return, trust me, I will give my all to

return, trust me, I will give my all to
this performance. And to prove to you

this performance. And to prove to you

this performance. And to prove to you
that I can do it, please come with me.

License and registration. Nurse,

License and registration. Nurse,
>> are you insane? I'm not showing you my

>> are you insane? I'm not showing you my

>> are you insane? I'm not showing you my
license. I'm a real nurse.

>> Got her.

>> Got her.
>> The point is, call me soaps. I am

>> The point is, call me soaps. I am

>> The point is, call me soaps. I am
available. I'm willing to travel. And I

available. I'm willing to travel. And I

available. I'm willing to travel. And I
want this more than you can possibly

want this more than you can possibly

want this more than you can possibly
understand. And now if you please excuse

understand. And now if you please excuse

understand. And now if you please excuse
me.

me.

me.
Colonel.

>> Yes. John,

>> Yes. John,
help me pack up this body. Gladly. It's

help me pack up this body. Gladly. It's

help me pack up this body. Gladly. It's
not my first time and it won't be my

not my first time and it won't be my

not my first time and it won't be my
last. KFC is always looking for more

last. KFC is always looking for more

last. KFC is always looking for more
ingredients.

ingredients.

ingredients.
>> I know you are, Harlon. It is okay if I

>> I know you are, Harlon. It is okay if I

>> I know you are, Harlon. It is okay if I
call you Holland, isn't it?

call you Holland, isn't it?

call you Holland, isn't it?
>> Only if that's what you want as your

>> Only if that's what you want as your

>> Only if that's what you want as your
last words.

last words.

last words.
>> Wait, what?

>> That's his show. Thank you so much for

>> That's his show. Thank you so much for
watching. Good night.

watching. Good night.

watching. Good night.
Now, this is a whale of a tail.