The discussion shifts to Donald Trump's refusal to admit fault regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, framed as a calculated political tactic to avoid alienating different segments of his base. The hosts also recall Tina Fey’s portrayal of Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live, noting how the "I can see Russia from my house" line became a false historical fact. They compare past foreign policy stances on Russia involving Mitt Romney and Barack Obama to current geopolitical tensions.