THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent "Shocking": Trump's Use of Secret Police Is About to Get Much Darker
Jul 7, 2025
Simon Rosenberg, a Democratic strategist and author of The Hopium Chronicles, dives into the shocking implications of Trump's budget bill, particularly its massive funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He highlights the troubling rise of 'secret police' targeting migrants and the lack of public debate surrounding this issue. Rosenberg calls for stronger Democratic strategies to combat the health care cuts and wealth redistribution impacts of the legislation, warning of the civil conflict it may trigger.
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Trump's Dark, Damaging Agenda
- Trump's presidency is an agenda of sabotage and betrayal harming America deeply.
- His actions weaken the nation economically, health-wise, and politically, marking a big loss for the country.
Narrow House Path With Early Ads
- The House battleground is relatively narrow with 29 Republican seats in play.
- Democrats are already actively running ads to make Republicans accountable for unpopular votes.
Geography of House Battlegrounds
- Competitive House seats are scattered nationwide, mostly in swing suburban districts.
- Rural districts largely remain out of reach for Democrats currently.