Honestly with Bari Weiss

The Democrats Voting for Trump

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Oct 15, 2024
Joining the conversation are Shaun Maguire, a Sequoia Capital partner and former Hillary supporter turned Trump donor, Maud Maron, a progressive and ex-public defender now voting Trump over Democratic issues, and Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard grad shifting from Bernie to Trump due to leftist extremism. They discuss their disillusionment with the Democratic Party, Trump's foreign policy, and the complex dynamics of antisemitism and free speech. Their narratives reveal a surprising trend of long-time liberals embracing a party they once opposed.
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From Anti-Trump to Donor

  • Sean McGuire, initially terrified of Trump, now supports him.
  • He donated $300,000, citing Biden's "worst foreign policy in decades."
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Lifelong Progressive Votes Republican

  • Maud Maron, a lifelong progressive, now votes Republican.
  • She was "canceled" by Legal Aid and cites Democrats' focus on race over merit.
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Harvard Grad Sues Alma Mater

  • Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard graduate, is suing the university for not combating antisemitism.
  • He's moved right due to the excesses of the left on campus.
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