The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: The Lawless Administration
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Aug 11, 2025 
Bill Kristol, Editor at large of The Bulwark and founder of The Weekly Standard, joins Tim Miller for a captivating discussion on today's political climate. They delve into Trump's controversial attempts to federalize policing in D.C. and explore the implications for blue cities ahead of upcoming elections. Kristol critiques the rise of authoritarianism in U.S.-Russia diplomacy, while exploring the complexities of grand jury investigations into political figures. The conversation covers the challenges of maintaining civil liberties amid federal control and anticipatory compliance within political organizations.
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Moscow Scores A Psychological Win
- A one-on-one meeting with Trump is a clear victory for Putin, Bill Kristol warns.
- Treating Putin as an equal undermines U.S. efforts and damages allied cohesion.
Wyckoff Met Putin Alone And Confused
- Steve Witkoff went to meet Putin with no U.S. translator and no aides, Bill Kristol notes.
- That confusion let Putin exploit gray areas and produce misleading takeaways.
Maxwell Grand Jury Yielded Little New
- The judge found the Maxwell grand jury files offered virtually no new consequential material, Tim Miller reports.
- Trump's transparency gambit failed to reveal dramatic fresh evidence.