Bulwark Takes
These Trump Voters Think He Staged His Own Assassination Attempt (w/ David Frum) | Focus Group
Even disaffected Trump voters and Democrats are convinced that recent alleged assassination attempts on Trump were staged, highlighting a profound crisis of trust fueled by the former president's own rhetoric.
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.
Law Enforcement Reckons With ICE Fallout
A unique focus group of Trump and Harris-voting law enforcement officers reveals deep divisions and surprising common ground on ICE tactics, police shootings, and the erosion of professional standards.
Retired General: Minneapolis Exposes Leadership Crisis Among ICE and CBP
Retired General Mark Hertling dissects the critical legal distinctions between military and law enforcement roles, arguing that the deployment of untrained ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis exposed severe leadership failures and risked escalating civil unrest.
Tim Miller: Federal Agents Shot an American And These Ghouls Defended It
Tim Miller recounts his intense debate on Piers Morgan, fiercely condemning federal agents for the killing of Alex Prey and challenging the defense of state violence and traditional notions of masculinity.
The Government is Telling You Not to Believe Your Eyes
A government official's 'Orwellian' narrative on a fatal ICE shooting directly contradicts clear video evidence, highlighting a disturbing attempt to manipulate public perception and absolve agents of responsibility.
The Minneapolis Shooting Demands a REAL Investigation (w/ Andrew Weissmann)
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the Minneapolis ICE shooting, arguing the administration's immediate, untruthful narrative and lack of independent investigation are a dangerous pattern eroding public trust and constitutional rights.
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