The Bulwark Podcast Tom Nichols: He's Bait for the 25th Amendment
Oct 15, 2024
In this discussion, Tom Nichols, a Professor Emeritus at the Naval War College and a staff writer at The Atlantic, shares insights on the precarious state of American politics. He criticizes Trump's erratic town hall antics and questions his fitness for office. The conversation delves into the erosion of political norms historically established by George Washington. Nichols also highlights the troubling strategies of politicians like Glenn Youngkin and expresses concerns over unchecked presidential power affecting the Republican Party's integrity.
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Trump's Bizarre Town Hall
- At a Pennsylvania town hall, Donald Trump stopped answering questions and swayed to music for 39 minutes.
- The playlist included opera, show tunes, Rufus Wainwright, and the Village People.
Trump's Declining Mental State
- Trump's behavior is beyond mere eccentricity and suggests something is seriously wrong.
- He's unfit to be president and embodies what Republicans tried to project onto Biden.
Noem's Empty Suit and Double Standards
- Tom Nichols correctly predicted Kristi Noem's lack of substance early on.
- He compares Trump's rally behavior to Biden hypothetically swaying to Celine Dion, highlighting the double standard.
