The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: Trump Is Not the Right Man for a Crisis
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Jun 23, 2025 
Bill Kristol, Editor at Large at The Bulwark and a prominent political analyst, joins Tim Miller to discuss the precarious situation of Trump's leadership. They debate the implications of U.S. military actions in Iran and the risks posed by Trump's advisers in a crisis. The conversation touches on the disturbing trends in law enforcement militarization affecting immigrants and critiques the Democratic National Committee for failing to support strong candidates. Kristol also emphasizes the need for a political shift away from the current status quo.
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J.D. Vance's Political Bind
- J.D. Vance struggles to balance loyalty to Trump with appealing to isolationist Trump supporters.
- His political survival depends largely on maintaining Trump's support despite internal contradictions.
Strategic Impact of Iran Bombing
- The U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites is seen as a precise, targeted use of force to deter Iran.
- The risk of action now is lower due to weakened Iranian proxies and less regional threat.
Iran Action Raises U.S. Risks Slightly
- While supporting Israel, the U.S. bombing of Iran made America marginally less safe by increasing threat to U.S. bases.
- The Iranian nuclear threat, though serious, was not imminent enough to require immediate bombing.