Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Rick Wilson & Anne Caprara
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Jan 12, 2026 
Rick Wilson, a sharp political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, digs into Kristi Noem's misleading claims, highlighting her media missteps and the urgent need for accountability. Meanwhile, Anne Caprara, Chief of Staff to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, emphasizes proactive Democratic strategies to counter Trump’s tactics. Their conversation covers local activism against ICE in Chicago, the internal rifts within the GOP, and how personal loyalty shapes political dynamics. Expect insights that blend humor with hard-hitting political analysis!
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Noem's Performance Exposed Media Weakness
- Kristi Noem repeatedly lied and doubled down under questioning, showing media interviews can enable bad-faith messaging.
- Rick Wilson argues mainstream outlets often fail to hold such officials accountable, letting false narratives persist.
Use Impeachment To Enforce Accountability
- Impeach problematic officials to create real accountability rather than rely on media corrections.
- Rick Wilson suggests starting with Kristi Noem in the House as a tangible enforcement step.
Foreign Adventures Strain GOP Cohesion
- Trump's foreign adventurism (Venezuela, Cuba, Greenland talk) alarms even some Senate Republicans.
- Wilson and Jong-Fast describe a real risk to alliances and pragmatic GOP pushback on reckless moves.
