Trump Targets the Cartels, Trump vs. Zelensky, Congestion Toll Clash & Cuomo's Return

3 Martini Lunch

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🗓️ 20 February 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Inez Stepman of the Independent Women's Forum fills in for Jim today. Join Inez and Greg for 3 Martini Lunch as they analyze the U.S. decision to designate cartels and gangs as terrorist organizations, President Trump’s sharp criticism of Ukrainian President Zelensky, and the latest developments on congestion tolls in New York City, where Andrew Cuomo's political ambitions are taking shape.

First, they commend the State Department for labeling MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and several cartels as terrorist organizations. They discuss why this designation matters, the impact it may have, and how it aligns with Trump’s national security strategy.

Next, they break down President Trump’s strong criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. They examine where Trump’s rhetoric diverges from the facts and how how Trump most likely believes this statement will help bring the war to an end. And while Trump and others have suggested possible Ukrainian concessions to reach a deal, Greg and Inez also consider what demands should be placed on Russia.

Finally, they dive into two major news items in New York City, where Inez resides. They assess the battle between the Trump administration and Gov. Kathy Hochul over congestion tolls. Plus, they react to reports that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is likely to announce his run for mayor before the month ends.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the three martini lunch.
0:04.9	Grab a stool next to Greg Carumbus of Radio America and Jim Garrity of National Review.
0:10.6	Three martini's coming up.
0:13.2	Very glad you're with us for the Thursday edition of the three martini lunch.
0:17.0	Jim Garrity is away, as you know, and we'll have a little bit more to say about his travels
0:21.6	in the second martini today in his place, once again,
0:24.6	and as Stetman of the Independent Women's Forum.
0:26.6	We have good, we have bad, we have crazy martinis for you today.
0:31.6	We'll be talking about all the back and forth
0:34.6	on a number of issues in New York City politics,
0:36.6	which is where Ennaz lives over the congestion toll, which got a number of issues in New York City politics, which is where
0:37.7	Innes lives over the congestion toll, which got a lot of attention yesterday.
0:42.1	We'll also get her reaction to President Trump's tweet or was it a truth about Volodymyr
0:48.5	Zelensky yesterday.
0:50.3	And then we're going to start here with the designation of gangs and cartels as terrorist
0:55.9	organizations when it comes to the border.
0:59.0	And so, Inez, always great to have you with us.
1:01.0	No shortage of serious stories once again today.
1:03.8	It's like drinking from a fire hose.
1:05.2	Yeah, and most of the time in the last month, I've been like very pleased with the fire hose,
1:09.6	but it does keep coming.
1:11.1	Let's jump right in. This is the NBC version of the story on the border. The U.S. State Department
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