The Commentary Magazine Podcast What Are the Democrats Doing?
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Jun 10, 2025 Noah Rothman, Senior Editor at National Review and political analyst, dives into the troubling dynamics of street violence in Los Angeles and its implications for the Democratic Party. He discusses how their recent actions seem to support lawlessness, allowing Donald Trump to frame them as irresponsible. The conversation critiques the polarized political narrative surrounding protests, immigration enforcement, and how recent slogans have shifted public perceptions. Rothman elucidates how these developments are reshaping political discourse and identity in America.
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Militarizing Domestic Law Enforcement
- The deployment of National Guard and Marines in LA signals an unprecedented militarization of domestic law enforcement.
- This division deepens partisan conflict about law, order, and federal authority.
Political Theatre and Violence
- Both political parties promote their worst images through violence and uprising support.
- Democrats see anarchistic protests as allies despite their destructive nature.
Local vs. Federal Immigration Enforcement
- Local authorities can choose not to aid federal immigration enforcement but cannot obstruct it.
- The current conflict involves fundamental tensions about federalism and states' rights.
