The Bulwark Podcast Will Saletan: Trolls and Liars
May 13, 2024
Political commentator Will Saletan joins Tim Miller to discuss the GOP's shift towards trolling, Lindsey Graham's aggressive response to Gaza, and a new segment called 'The Right Stuff'. They also touch on Jonathan Karl's coverage of Johnny McEntee and a story about a mother rescued from Gaza.
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Trump's Anti-Vax Stance
- At a New Jersey rally, Donald Trump declared he would not donate to schools with vaccine or mask mandates.
- This signals a shift from his Operation Warp Speed stance to broader anti-vax sentiment.
Republican Anti-Science
- The Republican party's descent into anti-science is alarming, moving from masks to COVID vaccines and now potentially all vaccines.
- This is not just about Trump's authoritarianism, but a broader shift within the party.
Trump Following the Base
- Trump's anti-vax stance is driven by his base, not personal conviction.
- He previously supported vaccines with Operation Warp Speed, but shifted after being booed for pro-vaccine comments.