The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: Trump's Military Occupation Comes to DC (ft. Shane Goldmacher)
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Aug 13, 2025 
Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the unprecedented federalization of D.C. police by President Trump, raising pressing questions about governance and public perception amidst a crime decline. He highlights the redistricting battles in Texas and the contrasting strategies by blue states. The conversation also delves into Democrats' strategy of recruiting military veterans for swing districts in 2026, and the uncertain future of the Republican Party as it navigates Trump’s lasting influence.
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Federalizing D.C. As Power Display
- Trump is asserting broad federal authority over D.C., using Home Rule exceptions to federalize policing for short periods.
- Shane Goldmacher warns this is an exertion of power that signals a preference for visual control over substantive policy gains.
BLM Plaza Shifted With Political Tides
- Goldmacher recounts D.C.'s Black Lives Matter plaza being painted after George Floyd and later removed under Bowser.
- He uses this to illustrate how symbolic acts shaped political reactions and policy positioning.
Military Deployments Erode Trust
- Deploying National Guard and federal agents to blue cities risks eroding bipartisan trust in the military over time.
- Goldmacher cautions repeated deployments could shift how left-leaning residents view armed forces.