The Bulwark Podcast Michael Steele: A Petty, Punk-Ass President
71 snips
Jan 30, 2026 
Michael Steele, former RNC chair and Maryland lieutenant governor, offers sharp political commentary. He dissects chaotic distractions from governance. He questions federal responses to crises and probes corruption risks around appointments and payouts. He highlights threats to election integrity and urges accountability from elected officials.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Trump Isn't Controllable
- Michael Steele warns Trump is a self-contained force who can't be controlled by advisors.
- He argues Republican enablers are enabling an authoritarian drift toward election theft and power grabs.
Arrest As Chilling Message
- Steele and Tim Miller view Don Lemon's arrest as a political intimidation tactic.
- They argue this action is meant to chill journalism and pressure media organizations.
Defend Journalistic Rights Now
- Defend press freedoms loudly when the government criminalizes journalism.
- Treat protections for journalists as constitutional and political red lines to resist.