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The discussion revisits President Barack Obama's use of the word "thug" to describe rioters in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray in 2015. Unlike Donald Trump, Obama doubled down on the term, which the hosts identify as a turning point in his relationship with the black community.
Following the 2015 riots, Baltimore experienced a massive surge in murders as police officers engaged in a "coordinated slowdown" or "blue flu." The hosts suggest this cycle of bad actors, rioting, and police withdrawal is a structured process used to justify future crackdowns.
