The Next Level 1008: Gavin Goes FULL TRUMP! Tucker DROOLS Over Dictatorship! Trump’s CULT Has COPS?!
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Aug 20, 2025 Join Andrew Egger, a political writer for The Bulwark, as he dives into the tension surrounding Trump's growing influence and the rise of cult-like support among law enforcement. The conversation also examines the flirtation with authoritarianism in right-wing politics and the unexpected reactions to Gavin Newsom’s potential 2028 run. They tackle the shifting narratives of crime and immigration while keeping the mood light with some cat care humor. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in today’s political landscape!
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Federal Forces As Political Theater
- Federalized, uniformed forces in D.C. are being used for political theatre rather than traditional policing goals.
- Andrew Egger says arrests are staged to feed a political narrative, not to maximize convictions.
Security As A Political Attraction
- The ICE "batmobiles" and uniformed presence function partly as spectacle for visiting MAGA supporters.
- Jonathan V. Last and Andrew Egger argue the deployment signals performance as much as enforcement.
Caesarism As A Justified Fix
- Right‑wing intellectuals openly argue Caesarism is a natural cycle when oligarchs dominate.
- The hosts note that idea can legitimize a strongman as the solution to bureaucratic oligarchy.
