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The hosts criticize the "presidential" standard used by commentators like Roland Martin, who prioritize tone and vocabulary over policy actions. They point out that Donald Trump's high number of judicial appointments was only possible because Obama failed to fill those vacancies during his tenure. They argue that "acting presidential" is a distraction from the actual wielding of power.
The late Johnny Cochran advocated for a legal rather than political path to reparations, treating the "40 acres and a mule" promise as a breach of contract. This strategy would require the appointment of federal judges sympathetic to the legal merits of the case to avoid the appearance of a government handout. The segment contrasts the government's willingness to provide resources to illegal immigrants with its reluctance to settle historical debts with its own citizens.
