Bulwark Takes Tim & Bill on the Creepiest Trump Propaganda Yet
Oct 29, 2025
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect a bizarre Department of Labor ad campaign, criticizing its 1950s imagery and alarming white nationalist undertones. They explore the disturbing implications of Tucker Carlson's interview with extremist Nick Fuentes, highlighting how his calm demeanor can attract young audiences to radical views. The conversation dives into the normalization of racist content in politics and the self-radicalization within Trump-aligned movements, connecting these themes to broader trends in nationalism and policy.
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Retro Imagery Signals Exclusion
- The Department of Labor's imagery uses retro, all-white family and worker photos that evoke 1950s nostalgia.
- Tim Miller and Bill Kristol interpret the visuals as racially exclusionary and intentionally evocative of white-nationalist themes.
Trolling Can Become Radicalization
- Online trolling and ironic racism can seed genuine radicalization over time.
- Tim Miller warns that repeated "just for laughs" posts can turn into real white-nationalist propaganda inside government.
Extremists Move Into Mainstream
- Bill Kristol recounts Trump's connections and the fever swamp's growth within the movement.
- He notes public figures like Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson have normalized extremist elements into mainstream channels.