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The Bulwark's Primary Election Coverage for Maine, South Carolina, and More
The Bulwark hosts dissect primary election results and Trump's escalating influence, revealing how loyalty dictates Republican politics, election fraud claims become doctrine, and foreign policy is shaped by personal ego.
Pete Hegseth Embarrassed America on D-Day (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect Trump's erratic foreign policy, the controversial nominations of Todd Blanch and Bill Py, Pete Hegseth's D-Day gaffe, and the media's role in perpetuating political bubbles and conspiracy theories.
Trump Has NEVER Faced a Mess Like Iran | The Next Level
The hosts dissect recent political appointments, media shakeups, and international incidents, framing them as symptoms of a broader erosion of institutional norms and the rise of unqualified, politically motivated actors.
Trump’s Idiotic “Mad Man” Strategy Has Collapsed (w/ Sam Stein) | The Bulwark Podcast
Donald Trump's 'mad man' strategy has reportedly collapsed as he struggles to find an off-ramp in the Iran conflict, while Democrats successfully outmaneuver Republicans in redistricting battles and concerns rise over political appointments and neglected domestic tragedies.
This Trump Nomination Was So Bad…They Had to Pull It
Nick Adams, known for his 'alpha male' online persona and controversial tweets, had his ambassadorship nomination to Malaysia withdrawn and was instead given a newly created, largely ceremonial role as Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism, and Values.
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.
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