Bulwark Takes Trump Flirting with a Reporter is Peak Creepiness
Jun 28, 2025
The lingering shadow of 2020 continues to haunt politics. Tim Miller highlights Donald Trump's troubling ties with a propagandist from a pillow news network. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom’s bold lawsuit against Fox News raises questions about truth and accountability. The podcast dives into media ethics and the repercussions of spreading misinformation, showing how these legal battles reflect ongoing struggles in political narratives. It's a captivating discussion on the emotional fallout from the election and the fight against misleading media.
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2020 Falsehoods Persist Politically
- The political conversation is stuck in a 2020 time warp, continuously repeating lies and false narratives.
- This persistence of the "big lie" causes ongoing damage to political discourse and institutions.
Trump Flirts With Propaganda Reporter
- Trump engages with a reporter from Mike Lindell's network, which spreads shameless propaganda.
- This highlights Trump promoting lies and attacking judges who upheld the truth about the 2020 election.
Newsom Sues Fox Over Lies
- Gavin Newsom sued Fox News for spreading lies about a phone call with Trump.
- Fox News previously settled a similar lawsuit from Dominion, yet continues to spread false claims.