The Daily Herold: May 23, 2025 – Trump’s Trade War, Harvard Showdown, and AI Cartoon Chaos

In this lively Friday edition of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold juggles kid duty, crypto quips, and deep state drama while tackling the day’s top stories. Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on the EU and 25% on Apple imports dominate the headlines, with Herold dissecting the geopolitical and economic implications, especially after a curious White House meeting between Trump and Tim Cook. The show also explores Trump’s crackdown on Harvard’s international student program and the swift judicial response that followed.

Jon revisits Trump’s forgotten “American Academy” proposal and questions the media silence surrounding this potentially revolutionary education reform. He breaks down the FTC’s investigation into Media Matters, the censorship tactics used against conservative platforms, and ActBlue’s donor scandal. Updates on the Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap and nuclear policy add depth, while a viral meltdown, AI-generated animal cartoons, and WNBA drama provide comic relief.

Topped with biting commentary on Disney’s politics, Smartmatic’s legal troubles, and Sean Ryan’s questionable interview chops, this episode is a whirlwind of current events, irreverent humor, and razor-sharp insight, all delivered in classic Herold style.

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