‘Only 28 per cent would agree’: Barack Obama mocked for claiming mainstream media is trustworthy

Here's a summary of the YouTube video transcript:

Key Concepts:

• Mainstream Media Bias
• Trust in Media
• Barack Obama's Defense of Mainstream Media
• Donald Trump's Media Portrayal
• Prince Harry's Comments on Donald Trump and Royalty
• Minnesota $1 Billion Fraud Scandal
• Somali Community and Fraud Allegations
• Governor Tim Walz's Responsibility
• Kamala Harris's Book Controversy
• Josh Shapiro's Criticism of Kamala Harris's Book

Barack Obama and Trust in Mainstream Media

The segment begins by discussing former President Barack Obama's defense of the mainstream media, stating it's still the best place for facts. This is contrasted with a Gallup poll from two months prior, which found trust in mass media at a new low of 28%, with trust among Republicans dropping to an extraordinary 8%. The transcript argues that Obama's explanation for media behavior – attributing it solely to economic imperatives and the need to generate controversy and anger for attention – is insufficient. The speaker contends that journalists have a responsibility to be objective and report the news, even amidst financial hardship, rather than "going completely off the deep end."

Obama's comments are presented as being mocked given the low trust levels and specific instances of perceived media falsehoods, such as being "lied to during COVID" and about "Joe Biden's decline for four years." The transcript highlights the stark contrast between Obama's praise for the media and how legacy media outlets, like The New York Times, have allegedly "worshipped" him with numerous positive articles, while simultaneously portraying Donald Trump negatively, citing a New York Times piece about Trump struggling with fatigue as an example of "fakest story." Examples of positive headlines about Obama from The New York Times, CNN, Politico, and The New Yorker are provided to support this point.

Prince Harry's Dig at Donald Trump

The discussion shifts to Prince Harry's appearance on Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show," where he made what is described as a "not too subtle dig at Donald Trump." Prince Harry, when asked about his involvement in movies, joked about Americans being "obsessed with Christmas movies" and "royalty," and then humorously offered to "record a self-tape" and "settle a baseless lawsuit with the White House," implying this is what people on TV do.

The transcript criticizes Prince Harry's actions, calling him a "royal" who shouldn't "wade into that territory" and labeling his behavior as a "downfall." His actions are characterized as "non-stop complaining about his family," "pocketing millions of dollars," and now "complaining about Donald Trump" from his Montecito mansion. The speaker notes that Prince Harry was "brewed for some of his comments" by Colbert's audience. The "no kings joke" is particularly scrutinized, with the transcript questioning if Prince Harry wants to join "no king rallies" and seemingly forgetting that Donald Trump is a "duly elected president." A detail about Prince Harry referencing Meghan Markle, which was cut from the clip, is mentioned as a strategic move to avoid being in "the doghouse." The transcript also points out the irony of Prince Harry criticizing Trump for "baseless lawsuits" given Prince Harry's own history of "legal battles." His perceived "wokeness" and "severe TDS" (Trump Derangement Syndrome) are cited as reasons for him being booed for his anti-Trump comments, leading to the conclusion that he has become a "joke" and a "shame" to his family's reputation.

Minnesota $1 Billion Fraud Scandal

The focus moves to Minnesota, where Governor Tim Walz is at the center of a widening scandal involving a "$1 billion fraud scandal." Fox News is cited as reporting on the scandal, while the liberal New York Times is credited with a "deep dive" into allegations concerning Minnesota's social services and COVID-era programs under Walz's administration. Minnesota Republicans are quoted as stating that the fraud occurred "on Tim Walz's watch" and that he should "own it."

The fraud reportedly began with emergency COVID money and involved hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars allegedly going to Somalia and potentially ending up in the hands of terrorists. Fifty people have been convicted, and 78 are charged, with suspects concentrated in Minnesota's Somali community. This has led to accusations that Minnesota Democrats, including Governor Walz, are accused of "turning a blind eye to the fraud" due to the Somali community being a "powerful political voting block." An attorney involved in the case is quoted as saying the state "ignored all the red flags," comparing it to "someone was stealing from a cookie jar and they kept refilling it." An account for the Department of Human Services is cited as posting on X that "Tim Waltz is 100% responsible for massive fraud in Minnesota."

The transcript criticizes other major US networks (ABC World News Tonight, NBC's Nightly News, and CBS Evening News) for not mentioning Governor Walz by name or using the terms "Somali" or "Somalian" in their reporting over the past week, despite 78 out of 86 charged individuals being of Somali ancestry. This is presented as significant because Walz has accused Donald Trump of "demonizing that community." The transcript also points out the hypocrisy of Walz criticizing Trump's language, given Walz's own past statements, including comparing Donald Trump to Hitler, suggesting Republicans are Nazis, and celebrating Tesla vehicles being burned. The core issue highlighted is the massive fraud scandal occurring under Walz's watch and concerns about what else he may have "missed."

Kamala Harris's Book Controversy

The final segment addresses a controversy surrounding Kamala Harris's book, "107 Days." Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a fellow Democrat, has reportedly called sections about him in the book "utter BS" (though he did not use the initials). Shapiro was reportedly considered for the VP candidate role, with Walz ultimately getting it.

The transcript states that Harris's book continues to cause problems for Democrats and that Shapiro has "unleashed on Kamla Harris," accusing her of lying to sell copies. Specifically, Harris wrote that Shapiro asked so many questions that she had to tell him, "a vice president is not a co-president." Shapiro denies this, stating he asked a "bunch of questions" and questioning why he wouldn't do so when discussing forming a partnership. The speaker concludes that Kamala Harris is causing "more infighting" and that if Democrats choose her again, they will have "good luck."