The Majority Report with Sam Seder

2518 - Trump Administration Thuggery & The Coopting of the Military w/ Jeet Heer

Jun 13, 2025
Join Jeet Heer, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation Magazine, as he dissects the alarming trends of political and military co-opting under the Trump administration. Heer shares insights on a chaotic press conference where Senator Alex Padilla faced aggressive law enforcement, revealing the growing rift between politics and policing. The discussion also highlights Trump's sudden change of heart on immigration, driven by economic concerns, all while he threatens protesters at his grand birthday bash. Expect sharp analysis peppered with wit!
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ANECDOTE

Padilla Manhandled at DHS Press Conference

  • Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly ejected and handcuffed at a DHS press conference while trying to ask a question.
  • Despite identifying himself as a senator, unnamed law enforcement officers removed him aggressively.
INSIGHT

Trump's Military as Personal Tool

  • Trump treats law enforcement and military as personal tools rather than impartial institutions.
  • Using military forces against political enemies risks paving a path towards American fascism.
INSIGHT

Hegseth Rejects Court Authority

  • Pete Hegseth refuses to commit to obeying court decisions regarding the deployment of Marines.
  • This signals a dangerous disregard for judicial authority in military matters under Trump.
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