Things Getting Even Worse For World's Dumbest MAGA Grifters - Weekly Weird News
TLDRThe video discusses the downfall of two political operatives, Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman, who gained notoriety during the Trump administration for their failed attempts to slander liberal figures and their involvement in illegal activities, including a robocall scheme targeting black voters. The update reveals legal consequences, including civil rights violations, FCC fines, and personal fraud charges. The narrative also touches on other characters like Rudy Giuliani and his legal issues, an artist who sneaked his work into a museum, and various other quirky news items, ending with a commentary on Millennials' spending habits on groceries.
Takeaways
- 😄 Two political operatives, Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman, known for their incompetence, faced legal consequences for their actions.
- 😅 A New York judge found their robocall scheme violated civil rights laws, leading to a $1.2 million settlement.
- 😓 Jacob Wall pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to an earlier Wall Street scam, resulting in probation and restitution payments.
- 😒 The pair also faced a $5.1 million fine from the FCC for their robocalls targeting predominantly black areas to suppress voting.
- 😏 The content of the robocalls was noted for its racist nature, aiming to intimidate black voters and sway the 2020 election.
- 🤔 The operatives' past antics, including attempting to slander liberal figures, are contrasted with their current legal troubles.
- 😶 The script also mentions other controversial figures, such as Rudy Giuliani and his conspiracy theories about earthquakes and communism.
- 🙄 An artist's attempt to gain fame by secretly displaying his work in a museum led to his termination but sparked a discussion about the nature of art and recognition.
- 😺 The Mexican government declared the feral cats living in the National Palace as 'living fixed assets,' ensuring their lifelong care.
- 🤔 The script ends with a reflection on various societal trends and behaviors, including the shift towards more home-cooked meals among younger generations.
Q & A
Who were Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman in the context of the script?
-Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman were self-styled conservative political operatives who gained notoriety for their attempts to slander popular liberal figures and their involvement in a robocall scheme targeting predominantly black areas to suppress voting during the 2020 election.
What legal troubles did Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman face in 2023?
-In 2023, Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman faced several legal issues. A New York judge found their robocall scheme violated multiple civil rights laws, leading to a $1.2 million settlement. Additionally, the FCC fined them $5.1 million for the robocalls. Jacob Wall also pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to an earlier securities fraud scheme.
What was the content of the robocalls sent out by Wall and Burkeman before the 2020 election?
-The robocalls targeted predominantly black areas and contained messages intended to suppress voting through disinformation. The calls falsely claimed that voting by mail would lead to personal information misuse by the police, credit card companies, and the CDC for mandatory vaccinations, aiming to intimidate black voters.
What was the outcome of the New York State case against Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman?
-In the New York State case, Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman agreed to pay up to $1.25 million to the New York attorney general's office for their robocall campaign designed to suppress the black vote ahead of the 2020 election. The amount could be reduced to $393,000 if payments were made on time or increased to $1.25 million if payment deadlines were missed.
What was Rudy Giuliani's controversial statement about the 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York City?
-Rudy Giuliani suggested that the rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the New York City area was a sign that 'Communist States are getting earthquakes,' implying that someone was sending a message, which he later clarified was not a serious claim but a joke.
What legal issue is Rudy Giuliani facing related to his legal defense fund?
-One of the largest donations to Rudy Giuliani's legal defense fund, $100,000 from Matthew Martarano, is at the center of a lawsuit. The plaintiff claims the money comes from an alleged online skincare product scam and should belong to the victims of the fraud.
What unusual event took place at the Munich's Botch Dar mner Museum?
-A technician and aspiring artist at the Munich's Botch Dar mner Museum hung one of his own paintings in the gallery, allowing it to be displayed alongside works by Andy Warhol for an entire day before it was discovered and removed.
What was the reaction of the museum visitors to the unauthorized painting displayed at the Munich's Botch Dar mner Museum?
-The museum did not receive any positive feedback on the unauthorized painting from visitors, and the spokesperson for the museum hinted that the painting was not well-received, saying 'all I can say is that we did not receive any positive feedback on the addition, from visitors to the gallery'.
What did the Mexican government declare about the feral cats living in the National Palace?
-The Mexican government, under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, declared the feral cats living in the National Palace to be living fixed assets, ensuring they would receive food and care for the rest of their lives, even after the president leaves office.
What is the significance of the cats being declared as 'fixed assets' in the National Palace of Mexico?
-By declaring the cats as 'fixed assets,' the Mexican government obligates the country's treasury to provide for their care, including food and necessary medical attention, for the entirety of their lives, ensuring their well-being is maintained.
Outlines
😄 The Misadventures of Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman
This paragraph discusses the exploits of Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman, two conservative political operatives who gained notoriety during the Trump administration. They held press conferences attempting to slander liberal figures with fabricated scandals, but their efforts eventually waned in effectiveness. Their actions escalated to committing serious crimes, such as sending out robocalls targeting predominantly black areas with the intent to suppress voting through disinformation before the 2020 election. The authorities identified them as the culprits, and they faced legal consequences, including civil rights law violations and fraud charges. The paragraph highlights their transition from overconfident and incompetent figures to individuals facing significant legal repercussions.
🤔 The Consequences of Political Operatives' Actions
The paragraph delves into the aftermath of the actions by Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman, detailing the legal consequences they faced. A New York judge found their robocall scheme violated several civil rights laws, leading to a significant financial penalty. The FCC also fined them for the robocalls. In addition, Jacob Wall pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to an earlier scam, which involved calling themselves the 'Wolf of Wall Street.' The paragraph reflects on the potential for these individuals to have been successful in less harmful endeavors and the impact of their actions on their lives and the lives of their victims.
😅 Artful Deception at a Museum
This paragraph tells the story of an aspiring artist and technician at Munich's Botch Dar mner Museum who managed to display his own painting among works of modern and contemporary art. The museum confirmed the incident and explained that the painting was displayed for a full day before being removed. The museum did not receive any positive feedback about the addition, and the employee was fired. The act is described as a form of performance art, and the paragraph humorously discusses the lack of photographic evidence of the painting and the public's reaction to it.
😹 Feral Cats as Fixed Assets in Mexico's National Palace
The paragraph discusses a unique decision by the Mexican government to declare the feral cats living in the National Palace as living fixed assets. This means that the country's treasury is now responsible for their care, ensuring they are fed and looked after for the rest of their lives, even after the current president leaves office. The cats are described as a long-standing feature of the palace, contributing to its charm and history. The paragraph also mentions that these cats are spayed, neutered, and vaccinated, and that similar practices are seen in other places, like Disneyland, where cats control vermin populations.
😅 Strange and Amusing Headlines
This paragraph presents a collection of bizarre and humorous news headlines. It includes a story about a person demanding their tip back from servers after a religious event didn't lead to the Rapture as expected, a Polish priest jailed for hosting an orgy that resulted in a death, and a Tennessee law banning first cousin marriages. The paragraph also discusses a scientific experiment that accidentally made a mouse grow legs in place of its genitals and the health concerns related to Lunchables. It ends with a commentary on the trend of Millennials and Gen Z's buying groceries as a 'trendy new splurge.'
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Keywords
💡MAGA Grifters
💡Robocalls
💡Voting Rights Act
💡Civil Rights
💡FCC
💡Securities Fraud
💡Klux Klan Act
💡Letitia James
💡Disinformation
💡Trump Administration
💡Election Interference
Highlights
Jacob Wall and Jack Burkeman, self-styled conservative political operatives, were known for their incompetent attempts at slandering liberal figures.
During the Trump Administration, Wall and Burkeman held press conferences attempting to create scandals with transparently false accusations.
Their antics led to a significant decrease in press coverage, with only three Wall and Burkeman updates in 2023.
In 2023, a New York judge found their robocall scheme violated several civil rights laws, including the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
The FCC fined Wall and Burkeman $5.1 million for their illegal robocalls.
Jacob Wall pleaded guilty to fraud charges related to his previous activities as the 'Wolf of Wall Street', involving securities fraud.
Wall and Burkeman agreed to pay New York attorney general Leticia James' office up to $1.2 million for their robocall campaign to suppress the black vote.
The robocalls were filled with misinformation about voting, claiming that it would lead to personal information being used maliciously.
Despite their legal troubles, Wall and Burkeman still face felony charges for the robocalls in Michigan.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and Trump ally, has been making controversial statements about a rare earthquake hitting New York City, suggesting it's a message from communist states.
Giuliani's legal defense fund received a $100,000 donation from an individual involved in an alleged online fraud scheme.
An artist in Munich managed to display his own work in a museum for a day, sharing space with renowned pop artist Andy Warhol.
The Mexican government declared the feral cats living in the National Palace to be living fixed assets, ensuring their care even after the president's term ends.
The cats of Mexico's National Palace are spayed, neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, and have free reign of the palace grounds.
A Los Angeles home was found filled with seven tons of garbage, leading to a massive cleanup effort by the city.
A man in Colorado attempted a daredevil stunt over a highway, resulting in severe injuries when he miscalculated the jump.
A fungus affecting cicadas is causing infected males to behave like females, leading to a change in mating patterns.
A woman tipped servers over a thousand dollars expecting the Rapture during an eclipse, only to return after the event to demand her money back.
A Polish priest has been jailed for organizing an orgy that resulted in the death of a male prostitute from an overdose of erectile dysfunction pills.
A proposed law in Tennessee to prevent first cousin marriage was passed, despite arguments about its applicability to gay couples.
Scientists accidentally grew legs in place of genitals on a mouse, raising questions about the potential applications of gene-editing technology.
A Consumer Report found concerning levels of lead and sodium in Lunchables, a popular pre-packaged food for children.
Millennials and Gen Zs are increasingly spending more on groceries and less on dining out, a trend attributed to economic factors and a preference for homemade meals.