Bulwark Takes
We Went WAY Down the Melania Rabbit Hole (w/ Jane Coaston) | The Bulwark Podcast
Melania Trump's rare public statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein is framed as a preemptive move against potential revelations from a deported former friend, while Donald Trump's attacks on MAGA commentators expose the movement's true loyalty to him alone.
Trump Is Imploding—We Need to CRUSH Him! Plus: Can We Trust AI Tycoons? | Bulwark Podcast
The host argues Democrats must channel public anger against Trump's foreign policy and economic failures by embracing a 'lowercase America First' agenda, while investigative reporters expose Sam Altman's shifting integrity at OpenAI.
BREAKING: Trump Threatens Genocide in Iran | Morning Shots Live
Former President Trump's escalating threats against Iran, culminating in a post interpreted as genocidal, expose a dangerous political crisis, fracturing his base and challenging the military and Congress.
Trump’s Alternate Reality War Speech | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Susan Glasser dissect Donald Trump's 'alternate reality' war speech, exposing its lack of a coherent plan, the administration's dysfunction, and the severe global consequences of his 'magical thinking' approach to foreign policy.
Did Trump Just Reveal an Attack on a US Aircraft Carrier?
The host unpacks Donald Trump's recent public appearances, highlighting a pattern of bizarre, potentially revealing, and often fabricated statements, including a possible accidental disclosure of an attack on a US aircraft carrier.
BREAKING: Trump Blames Hegseth for Iran War, Insults Widower
Donald Trump's erratic handling of the Iran conflict, marked by shifting threats and self-serving narratives, reveals a leadership style detached from geopolitical realities and economic consequences.
They Walked Into This War Completely Unprepared (w/ Adam Kinzinger)
Adam Kinzinger and Tim Miller dissect the current administration's unprepared entry into a costly war with Iran, contrasting it with Ukraine aid, and lambasting the hypocrisy of modern Republican leadership.
Trump’s Most Grotesque Comment Yet? After Mueller’s Death
The hosts condemn Donald Trump's 'I'm glad he's dead' comment following Robert Mueller's passing, contrasting it with Mueller's decades of honorable public service.
Laura Loomer Publicly Humiliated Over Racist Statements | MAGA Mondays
Laura Loomer's racist past explodes in India, Tucker Carlson claims CIA surveillance, Megan Kelly drops a "micro penis" insult, and Newt Gingrich proposes nuking a new shipping channel—all in a wild weekend of political drama.
Saagar Enjeti on Trump: “Greatest professional disappointment in my life” | Bulwark Podcast
Saagar Enjeti, a prominent right-wing populist, expresses profound disappointment with Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly on Iran and Israel, framing them as a betrayal of 'America First' principles and a failure of the movement to influence policy.
Joe Rogan Says Trump “Betrayed” His Base Over Iran War
Joe Rogan's perceived betrayal by Trump's Iran policy sparks a discussion on the recurring 'betrayal' narrative among populist supporters and the psychological defenses against admitting misjudgment.
Trump Blames Iran for Bombing School, Then Says “I Just Don’t Know”
Donald Trump's conflicting statements on a recent military operation in Iran, his proposed 'Venezuela model' for regime change, and his perceived lack of empathy for American military casualties and civilian deaths are critically analyzed.
Lindsey Graham Is Out of Control
Lindsey Graham is leveraging his influence with Donald Trump to aggressively push for military interventions across the globe, celebrating regime change and advocating for a broad 'cleaning out' of perceived 'bad guys' without apparent concern for consequences.
Sarah Longwell: No One Should Trust this Government | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts argue that Trump's nihilism and isolation from reality are driving a poorly conceived war with Iran, leading to economic pain and eroding public trust, while also reshaping voter perceptions of US foreign policy and Israel.
Iran War Causes Huge MAGA vs. MAGA Fight | MAGA Mondays
The Iran war exposes deep rifts within the MAGA movement, revealing internal 'civil wars' among right-wing media figures and raising questions about Trump's leadership and the Republican Party's embrace of controversial figures.
Trump Threatens Congress in Typo-Ridden Truth Social Post
Donald Trump issued a public ultimatum to Congress, threatening to veto all other legislation until his 'Save America Act' is passed, a move framed by hosts as a direct assault on the legislative branch.
Tucker Says Trump Believes the Iran War Polls at 90%
Tim Miller dissects Donald Trump's perceived rationale for military action in Iran, arguing it's driven by personal financial interests and a misinformed belief in overwhelming public support.
BOMBSHELL: Trump Fires DHS Sec. Noem; Sen. Mullin Tapped as Replacement
Donald Trump publicly fired DHS Secretary Christy Gnome via social media while she was on stage, appointing Senator Mark Wayne Mullen as her replacement, a move driven by Gnome's self-promotional spending and perceived disloyalty.
Trump Made a Mess in Iran—And Democrats are Blowing It (w/ Morris Katz) | The Bulwark Podcast
Morris Katz, a Democratic strategist, discusses the pragmatic political strategy behind Zoran's engagement with Donald Trump, critiques the Democratic party's muddled messaging on foreign policy, and analyzes the viability of left populism in diverse political landscapes.
TNL Live! Iran War Nukes MAGA
The Bulwark hosts dissect the chaotic and contradictory justifications for Trump's war in Iran, highlighting its political vulnerabilities and the administration's lack of a coherent strategy.
Tulsi Gabbard Believes in Nothing
The host meticulously details how Tulsi Gabbard abandoned her anti-war principles to endorse and serve in the Trump administration, despite his actions directly contradicting her past criticisms.
Kleptocrat-in-Chief (w/ Alexander Cooley & Daniel Nexon) | Mona Charen Show
Trump's foreign policy is primarily driven by a kleptocratic impulse for personal enrichment, fusing with far-right ideology to dismantle traditional diplomatic structures and anti-corruption measures.
Trump’s $712M Loss! If It Wasn’t So Corrupt, It’d Be Funny.
Donald Trump's Texas rally featured surprising Supreme Court speculation and a 'bonus term' claim, while his Truth Social platform reported a staggering $712 million loss against minimal revenue.
Trump Says There's No Point in Having Midterm Elections
Donald Trump and key Republicans are systematically constructing a narrative that Democrats can only win elections through fraud, aiming to delegitimize any future Democratic victories and justify rejecting election results.
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