The Bulwark Podcast Will Saletan and Scott Lincicome: A Crime Boss Has Taken Over
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Feb 3, 2025 Will Saletan, a sharp political commentator, and Scott Lincicome, a trade expert from the Cato Institute, delve into the alarming political shifts in the U.S. They critique the administration's anti-democratic maneuvers, including the troubling shake-ups within the Justice Department. The duo discusses the detrimental effects of ethnic scapegoating and identity politics, while also examining the fallout from proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, highlighting the complex interplay of trade and agriculture in current governance.
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FBI Purge
- Six high-level FBI officials were escorted out of the building.
- Other Trump-era officials are being purged, causing disruption.
Crime Boss Takeover
- Trump is putting his accomplices in charge of Justice and FBI.
- This is an attack on law enforcement by criminals; he pardoned thugs who beat cops.
Foreign vs. Domestic Crime
- Trump and the Republicans distinguish between foreign and domestic lawbreakers.
- They pardon domestic criminals while opposing foreign lawbreakers.