PBD Podcast – Brian and Ed Krassenstein | PBD Podcast | Ep. 299

Intro

In this episode of the PBD Podcast, host Brian and Ed Krassenstein, twin brothers, writers, entrepreneurs, and social media personalities, discuss their rise to fame during the presidency of Donald Trump, their controversial tweets, and their insights into Trump’s business practices. They also touch on topics such as political ideology, media influence, the Hunter Biden controversy, and the future of American politics.

Main Takeaways

The Rise to Fame and Controversial Tweets

• Brian and Ed Krassenstein gained fame during the presidency of Donald Trump by frequently replying to his Twitter account.
• They were blocked by Trump but later unblocked through a lawsuit and the help of the Knight Institute.
• In 2019, they were suspended from Twitter for allegedly operating fake accounts but were reinstated by Elon Musk in 2022.
• They are known for their controversial tweets, often criticizing Trump and his supporters, and questioning the fairness of the justice system.

Insights into Trump’s Business Practices

• Brian and Ed gained insight into Trump’s business practices through their father’s experience working for the Taj Mahal and witnessing the devastation he caused in the area.
• They believe that Trumpism is a cult and that Republicans are wrong.
• They gained their fame on Twitter by fact-checking Trump’s tweets and gradually building a following over time.
• They have a business background and have run several businesses in different technologies.

Political Ideology and Media Influence

• Political ideology is often influenced by personal experiences, such as Andrew’s dad losing his job at Trump’s Taj Mahal.
• Divisiveness and hatred in political rhetoric can turn individuals away from certain politicians.
• The media can play a role in shaping public opinion and political views.
• Trump called the media the “enemy of the people.”

The Hunter Biden Controversy

• Joe Biden’s claim that his son did not make money from China is contradicted by Hunter Biden’s court admission.
• Trump was right about Hunter Biden making a fortune from China.
• The constant targeting of Trump may be confusing and discouraging for center-left, independent, and undecided voters.
• The Department of Justice is being used to go after Trump, which may be a concern for independent and undecided voters.

The Future of American Politics

• There are three camps in America: those who will vote for Trump, those who will vote for Biden, and those in the middle who may not vote.
• The middle camp is made up of center-left, independent, and undecided voters who are confused by the constant targeting of Trump and may be discouraged from voting.
• Some unlikely celebrities and musicians are coming out in support of Trump because they feel that they can relate to him and his experiences with the justice system.
• The constant targeting of Trump may be confusing and discouraging for center-left, independent, and undecided voters who may feel like they are being bombarded with negative information.

Summary

Rise to Fame and Controversial Tweets

Brian and Ed Krassenstein gained fame during the presidency of Donald Trump by frequently replying to his Twitter account. Despite being blocked by Trump, they were later unblocked through a lawsuit and the help of the Knight Institute. In 2019, they faced suspension from Twitter but were reinstated by Elon Musk in 2022. Their controversial tweets, often criticizing Trump and his supporters, and questioning the fairness of the justice system, have garnered attention and built a following over time.

Insights into Trump’s Business Practices

Through their father’s experience working for the Taj Mahal, Brian and Ed gained insight into Trump’s business practices. They believe that Trumpism is a cult and that Republicans are wrong. With a business background and experience running various businesses in different technologies, they have a unique perspective on Trump’s approach to business and its impact on the areas where his businesses operated.

Political Ideology and Media Influence

Personal experiences, such as Andrew’s dad losing his job at Trump’s Taj Mahal, can shape political ideology. Divisiveness and hatred in political rhetoric can turn individuals away from certain politicians. The media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and political views, with Trump often referring to the media as the “enemy of the people.”

The Hunter Biden Controversy

The controversy surrounding Hunter Biden’s business dealings and Joe Biden’s claims have been a topic of discussion. Hunter Biden’s court admission contradicts Joe Biden’s statement that his son did not make money from China. The constant targeting of Trump and the use of the Department of Justice to go after him may raise concerns for independent and undecided voters.

The Future of American Politics

America is divided into three camps: those who will vote for Trump, those who will vote for Biden, and those in the middle who may not vote. The middle camp consists of center-left, independent, and undecided voters who may feel confused and discouraged by the constant targeting of Trump. Some unlikely celebrities and musicians are showing support for Trump due to their belief that they can relate to him and his experiences with the justice system.

Conclusion

In this episode of the PBD Podcast, Brian and Ed Krassenstein discuss their rise to fame, controversial tweets, insights into Trump’s business practices, the Hunter Biden controversy, and the future of American politics. They provide unique perspectives on these topics, highlighting the influence of personal experiences, media, and political rhetoric. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it is important to consider different viewpoints and engage in constructive dialogue.