The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Kevin Roberts Has No Excuse | Ruminant
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Nov 1, 2025 Jonah Goldberg critiques the political implications of Trump's East Wing demolition and applies C.S. Lewis's trilemma to evaluate Trump’s honesty. He calls out Kevin Roberts for enabling right-wing extremists like Nick Fuentes and emphasizes the need for accountability in political affiliations. The discussion also includes reflections on the historical misinterpretation of the left-right spectrum and personal insights on the costs of life insurance. Ultimately, Jonah stresses the importance of moral responsibility in political coalitions.
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Why The East Wing Backlash Mattered
- Many ordinary voters dislike Trump's constant drama even if they don't hate him intensely.
- Jonah argues the East Wing demolition offended a broad slice of the public, not just partisan critics.
Personal Cost After A Family Death
- Jonah recounts personal financial strain after family deaths and using advance pay to cover a funeral.
- He uses that experience to introduce Ethos life insurance as helpful for rapid coverage.
The Trump Trilemma On January 6 Claims
- Jonah frames Trump's false claim about a "Biden FBI" on Jan 6 as a trilemma: truth, delusion, or lie.
- He demands supporters pick an interpretation because each implies serious concerns about Trump's fitness.
