The Bulwark Podcast

Adam Kinzinger: Bat**** Crazy

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Jun 20, 2024
Republican politician Adam Kinzinger discusses Trump's memory lapses and blind loyalty in politics. The podcast also explores tax reform, economic challenges, inflation risks, Putin's desperation in Ukraine, and political events.
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ANECDOTE

Trump's Apprentice Fixation

  • Donald Trump gave six interviews for a book about "The Apprentice", showing his fixation on his past.
  • He falsely claimed Joan Rivers voted for him in 2016, despite her death in 2014.
INSIGHT

Trump's Mental State

  • Trump masks his declining mental sharpness by talking through memory lapses, unlike Biden who pauses.
  • This could be a significant factor in future debates or public appearances.
ANECDOTE

Trump's Presidential Discontent

  • Trump reminisced fondly about "The Apprentice", but became gloomy when discussing his presidency.
  • He even claimed he needed to "deal with Afghanistan" during an interview, suggesting delusion.
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