How I Will Make Trump Fire Ultimate Goon: Rep

How I Will Make Trump Fire Ultimate Goon: Rep

From The Daily Beast Podcast by The Daily Beast, Joanna Coles

May 2, 2026 · 27 min · Season 1 · Episode 690

About this episode

Representative Jason Crow discusses corruption in the Pentagon and his strategy to expose it, particularly focusing on Donald Trump.

Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code BEAST at https://www.Ridge.com/beast #Ridgepod #ad Representative Jason Crow (D-CO) speaks with Joanna Coles about what he calls a dangerous web of corruption surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, detailing how a little-known figure, Tim Parlatore, allegedly bypassed vetting, dodged Senate confirmation, and is advising on national security at the highest level. Crow methodically lays out how loopholes were exploited to embed political loyalists inside the Pentagon and connects it all to a broader pattern of pay-to-play politics, military promotions influenced by loyalty over merit, and a war in Iran he argues was launched without a plan, leaving American troops exposed. As tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz and questions swirl about backchannel influence, Rep. Crow makes clear his strategy isn’t resignation or impeachment but relentless exposure—aimed squarely at Donald Trump himself—framing this as not just incompetence but a systemic breakdown that could take years to fully unravel. Statements from Tim Parlatore and a Spokesperson for the Office of Congressman Crow can be read here Learn more about your ad…

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Host: Joanna Coles

Guest: Jason Crow

Topics covered

  • corruption
  • national security
  • political loyalty
  • military promotions
  • pay-to-play politics
  • Trump
  • Pentagon

Keywords

  • corruption
  • national security
  • Trump
  • Pentagon
  • military promotions
  • pay-to-play
  • Jason Crow

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Organizations: The Daily Beast, Office of Congressman Crow

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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