Ep. 51 | Trump Called 'Daddy' at NATO While NYC Elects a Socialist Mayor

Today on Rivera and Reeves, we're serving up a grab bag of the absolute chaos that's been the last 12 days. From Trump dropping F-bombs on his way to NATO (because apparently ceasefire violations will do that to a guy) to the internet losing its collective mind over a NATO Secretary General calling him "daddy" - yes, you heard that right - we've got it all.

We'll break down Trump's surprisingly successful NATO summit (which CNN conveniently forgot to mention), dive into the mainstream media's latest attempt to undermine the administration with leaked intelligence reports, and discuss why Marco Rubio couldn't keep a straight face during international diplomacy. Plus, we're talking about New York City's new socialist darling Zohran Mamdani and why his mayoral win should terrify anyone who pays taxes. Spoiler alert: it's giving 1970s New York vibes, and not in a good way.

Episode Highlights

• "Dear Daddy Donald" Goes Viral - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's praise for Trump creates the most awkward diplomatic moment ever, complete with Marco Rubio breaking character in the background.
• CNN's Intelligence Leak Drama - We break down how CNN's "exclusive" report on Iran's nuclear facilities is just another example of questionable journalism designed to undermine the administration.
• Socialist Wins NYC Primary - Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary victory signals a potential leftward lurch for the party, complete with government-run grocery stores and rent control fantasies.
• White House Goes Full Meme Mode - The official White House account releases a "Daddy's Home" video with Usher, proving we're living in the most unserious timeline ever.
• Trump's Truth Social Rampage - From suggesting AOC for president (ironically) to roasting Jasmine Crockett, Trump's flight home from NATO was peak Truth Social entertainment.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome & Episode Setup

02:30 - Trump's NATO Departure & F-Bomb Moment

08:45 - "Dear Daddy Donald" Goes Viral

16:30 - Marco Rubio's Reaction & Press Conference Comedy

25:15 - White House Social Media & "Daddy's Home" Video

31:00 - CNN's Iran Intelligence Leak Coverage

43:20 - Jake Tapper's Media Defense & Journalistic Integrity

52:30 - Zohran Mamdani's NYC Primary Victory

01:05:00 - Trump's Truth Social Response & AOC Roasting

01:15:30 - Mamdani's Policy Platform & Economic Concerns

01:24:30 - Episode Wrap-up & Next Week Preview

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