The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: Pure Oligarchic Greed
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Apr 8, 2024 
Political commentator Bill Kristol discusses Trump's billionaire donors, authoritarian shift, media bias, abortion rights, and support for Ukraine. The podcast also touches on white rural rage, women's basketball, culture war dynamics, and the intersection of wealth, race, and political beliefs.
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John Paulson's Ironic Support for Trump
- John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager with Ecuadorian and Jewish heritage, hosted the Trump fundraiser.
- Ironically, Trump's derogatory comments targeted the very groups Paulson's parents belonged to.
Trump Donors' Embrace of Authoritarianism
- Trump donors chuckled at Trump's denigration of immigrants from non-Nordic countries.
- These donors, who prospered under previous administrations, now embrace authoritarianism.
Shift Towards Oligarchic Greed
- Trump's focus on wealth as the sole measure of success, without acknowledging other contributions, is concerning.
- This, combined with the lack of even a disingenuous nod to traditional values, signals a shift towards pure oligarchic greed.