Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Rick Wilson & Kate Compton Barr
Dec 1, 2025
Rick Wilson, a sharp political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, dissects corruption within the Trump administration and its foreign policy fiascos. He exposes the shady financial dealings of Kushner and allies while lamenting the stark incompetence in leadership. Kate Compton Barr, a Democratic candidate in North Carolina’s 14th district, shares her unique grassroots approach to winning in a gerrymandered primary. She outlines her strategy to mobilize voters and combat voter suppression, aiming to inspire change where it's most needed.
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Private Deals Over National Security
- Rick Wilson says Kushner, Whitcoff and Trump pursued personal financial deals with Russia at the expense of Ukraine's security.
- He calls their behavior profoundly corrupt and warns it plays directly into Russian manipulation.
Illegal Orders Violate Military Doctrine
- Rick Wilson criticizes Secretary of Defense Pete for incompetence and alleged endorsement of illegal orders.
- He stresses that orders like "no quarter given" violate U.S. military law and standard doctrine.
Trump's Credibility Is Irrecoverable
- Rick Wilson argues Trump's presidency is collapsing across economic, moral, and competence measures.
- He believes the decline is irreversible and nothing Trump does will restore credibility.