Bulwark Takes OOPS! GOP Hypocrites Caught on Tape
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Aug 27, 2025 
Nicolle Wallace, an influential television host and author known for her sharp political commentary, is joined by Tim Miller to dissect pressing political issues. They delve into Donald Trump’s troubling maneuvers regarding Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The conversation highlights the evolution of GOP hypocrisy regarding election control and raises eyebrows with new insights into Alex Acosta’s controversial deal linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Their frank discussion illuminates the dark alleys of power dynamics and the challenges to democratic integrity.
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Rewarding Political Scalps Inside Agencies
- Bill Pulte's targeting shows a new incentive: curry favor with Trump by going after perceived foes inside government.
- That dynamic turns federal agencies into petty scoreboards and risks politicizing career public servants.
Attack On Fed Tied To Interest-Rate Grievance
- Trump's push to fire Fed officials stems from his desire for lower interest rates and personal frustration with the Fed.
- Undermining Fed independence risks economic damage and political blowback if markets react poorly.
Use Courts To Slow Executive Actions
- Legal fights and court delays can blunt executive overreach by forcing resource-consuming litigation.
- Tim Miller notes that delay in courts can itself be a defensive victory against Trump.