Major Garrett, the host of The Takeout podcast on CBS News, sat down with former President Donald Trump and Florida Lt. Governor Nikki Collins to discuss several pressing issues in the latest episode.
Trump appeared on the show via satellite, sparking controversy among critics who say it sets a bad precedent for future interviews with authoritarian leaders. Despite this, Major Garrett maintained his professionalism throughout the conversation.
Collins, who has announced her candidacy for the 2024 Florida governor's race, discussed her plans to address issues like healthcare and education in the state. The two also touched on the recent killing of protesters in Iran by Trump supporters.
While some viewers took issue with the interview format, many praised Major Garrett's balanced approach and willingness to challenge both guests. It was a unique chance for listeners to hear from Trump directly, and Collins' responses shed new light on her vision for Florida's future.
Trump appeared on the show via satellite, sparking controversy among critics who say it sets a bad precedent for future interviews with authoritarian leaders. Despite this, Major Garrett maintained his professionalism throughout the conversation.
Collins, who has announced her candidacy for the 2024 Florida governor's race, discussed her plans to address issues like healthcare and education in the state. The two also touched on the recent killing of protesters in Iran by Trump supporters.
While some viewers took issue with the interview format, many praised Major Garrett's balanced approach and willingness to challenge both guests. It was a unique chance for listeners to hear from Trump directly, and Collins' responses shed new light on her vision for Florida's future.
! I mean, who else gets to sit down with Donald Trump? It's gotta be hard work just being that fearless 
. But for real, though, I'm impressed by Major Garrett's professionalism. He's like a diplomat or something 
. I was a bit worried about the format, but he handled it like a pro. And Collins' candor about her plans for Florida? That's what we need more of! 
It's not every day you get to hear from someone in politics who's actually trying to make a difference. So props to The Takeout for doing their thing and keeping us informed 
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that people are still having an existential crisis about interviewing former presidents... like it's not been done before? 
I mean, can't we just enjoy a good conversation without overanalyzing every little thing? The fact that Major Garrett maintained his professionalism is kinda refreshing, but I guess some people would just nitpick anyway 
. And yay for Nikki Collins sharing her plans with the public! About time someone other than Trump gets a platform 
. Can we please just talk about something else now? 
. Trump was his usual self, trying to spin everything for himself. Major Garrett did a good job keeping it civil, but come on, can't we push for more? 
I mean, who needs in-person interviews when you can have satellite connections that make you wonder if the signal is stronger than your host's grip on reality 
. Now if only we had more like that in our politics... 
. I mean, you've gotta ask tough questions to get the real scoop 
. And let's be real, it's not like they didn't bring up some heavy stuff – like, who doesn't want to talk about police brutality & whatnot? 
! Of course, there were some critics saying it set a bad precedent... but I think Major Garrett showed us that you can have tough conversations without being too confrontational 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out in 2024 
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