The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: Trump Loves Fraud
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Jan 27, 2025 
Bill Kristol, a prominent conservative commentator and staunch Never Trumper, joins Tim Miller to discuss the gullibility of certain Republicans, like Susan Collins, regarding Trump's integrity. They dissect Trump’s history of fraud, from his businesses to his media persona. Kristol also highlights the defiance shown by Colombia and Mexico towards Trump’s whims. Additionally, the conversation touches on the impact of contentious debates surrounding immigration and the internal struggles of the Catholic Church in the U.S., revealing broader implications for political alliances and societal values.
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Musk and the AFD
- Elon Musk spoke at a conference of the AFD, a German far-right party.
- He downplayed past guilt and advocated moving beyond it, upsetting many, especially on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Vance's Catholic Critique
- J.D. Vance, recently converted to Catholicism, criticized the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
- He questioned their motives for aiding immigrants, suggesting financial interests over humanitarian concerns.
Vance on Pardons
- J.D. Vance previously stated there would be no pardons for those who violently attacked police on January 6th.
- He later defended Trump's pardons, citing alleged unfair prosecution by the DOJ.