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West Point Graduate Calls Out Corruption in D.C. | Politics War Room Podcast
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25:36Now PlayingThe Midterm Showdown in the 17th District: An Ex-Military Vet Takes on a Career Politician
Hold onto your hats, folks! We’re diving into a race that’s hotter than a summer BBQ—somewhere in the New York suburbs where a West Point grad and combat vet is giving a seasoned politician a run for his money. It’s about integrity and military pride.
In this episode:
Why the New York 17th district is the real midterm battlefield
Kate Conley's impressive military background and her fight for working families
The bombshell on the "big, beautiful bill," SALT tax cap, and what it really means for middle-class families
The credibility gap: Career politician Mike Lawler vs. service-based leadership
The political swamp, corruption, and why voters are finally waking up
Military and national security insights straight from a West Point graduate
The politicization of the military under Trump-era wingnuts and the importance of training
The real dirt on federal agencies and their misuse—think ICE and law enforcement transparency
Timestamps:
(00:00) – The House race that could shake up your midterm predictions
(00:27) – Meet Kate Conley: West Point grad, Iraq/Afghanistan hero, and fighter for the everyday American
(01:25) – The struggle of working families versus the greed in Washington
(02:09) – What’s wrong with the SALT deduction? And who actually benefits?
(03:17) – The big lie: Politicians pretending to be rooted in the district
(03:59) – Service or profit? The stark contrast between Conley and Lawler
(04:41) – Accountability in Congress? Not with Lawler supporting Trump 100%
(05:03) – Democratic voters’ pick: Not socialism, but a fighter for truth
(06:00) – James Carville calls out Lawler’s duplicitous maneuvers
(07:00) – The truth about Lawler’s voting record and the district’s pain since his election
(08:16) – Debates, campaigns, and how voters will hold Lawler accountable
(09:08) – Corruption in Washington: Has Lawler turned into mini-Trump?
(10:28) – Laying bare the lack of ethics and self-enrichment in politics
(11:27) – The real story behind Lawler’s Trump allegiances
(12:01) – West Point lessons on responsibility—what Lawler might have learned
(13:08) – The politicization of the military and defense of West Point
(14:33) – Army pride, service, and the divide created by elite education
(15:32) – How military discipline and unity transcend politics
(16:01) – The reckless firing of top military leaders—America’s loss
(17:19) – An expert take on the Iran strategy and avoiding forever wars
(18:43) – Supporting Israel, advocating a two-state solution, and managing foreign aid
(20:15) – The troubling exodus of talented military leaders
(22:13) – The importance of training and law enforcement integrity
(24:06) – A sobering look at federal agency abuses and the weaponization of power
(25:05) – Final thoughts: Why this race matters more than ever
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