2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin 2WAY TONIGHT | Mark Halperin on Trump’s Second Term, the Democrats and the Latest Political News
Sep 16, 2025
Hogan Gidley, former Trump White House aide, and Michael LaRosa, ex-Biden aide, join Aaron Sibarium from the Washington Free Beacon to tackle the latest in politics. They discuss Trump's potential second term and the Democrats' strategic shifts. The trio dives into alarming trends of online radicalization amid an FBI investigation and the critical debate over social media accountability. They also reflect on the need for unity in a polarized landscape while promoting healthy dialogues about political violence and the role of youth in upcoming elections.
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Anger Undermines National Cohesion
- Mark Halperin warns that intense anger and refusal to accept political disagreement threatens national cohesion.
- He urges people to breathe and recognize roughly half the country strongly disagrees with them.
Social Posts Could Reveal Radicalization
- Aaron Sibarium reports the FBI is investigating social accounts and discord networks with posts that suggest foreknowledge of the shooting.
- He stresses posts don't prove coordination but illuminate the radicalizing ecosystem around the shooter.
Apply First Amendment Rules Online
- Aaron Sibarium recommends applying First Amendment principles to online content and investigating genuine threats of violence.
- He suggests consequences for public figures who advocate violence, including professional repercussions.