Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know Rahm Emanuel on How to Divide Republicans
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Jun 18, 2025 
Rahm Emanuel, the former US Ambassador to Japan and seasoned Democratic strategist, joins to discuss revitalizing the Democratic Party. He highlights the party's challenges and future strategies, including how to leverage political turmoil. Emanuel dives into the implications of corruption within the Republican Party and the widening gap in access to the American dream. He also critiques the disconnect of the Democratic Party from constituents, advocating for better education access and addressing economic inequality to reconnect with voters.
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American Dream Unaffordable For Many
- The American dream has become unaffordable and inaccessible for many over 30 years.
- The system is rigged, favoring some kids over others unfairly, which is unacceptable.
Three Crises Shook Trust
- Three pivotal moments disrupted lives and shook trust: Iraq war, 2008 financial crisis, and COVID.
- No top figures were held accountable, fueling political instability and public anger.
Tax Cut Extension Radicalized AOC
- The Obama administration's extension of Bush tax cuts radicalized some like AOC.
- Rahm admits it was a mistake that crystallized anger about rewarding the wealthy and abandoning victims.