No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen Trump makes HUGE miscalculation over No Kings
Oct 19, 2025
In this discussion, Senator Adam Schiff sheds light on Trump's tactics of weaponizing government, emphasizing accountability for political abuses. Former prosecutor Daniel Goldman critiques Republican strategies that stifle transparency regarding the Epstein files. Congressman Robert Garcia reveals how political maneuvers delay swearing in critical members, thereby obstructing justice. National security expert Ned Price highlights the Pentagon's press policies, warning of threats to media access and democracy. These insights uncover the intricate dance of power and accountability in today's politics.
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Big Protest Undermined Fear-Mongering
- Trump and GOP fear-mongered about No Kings to justify heavy-handed responses like troop deployments.
- Seven million peaceful protesters exposed the falsity of those claims and undermined the administration's pretext for escalation.
Violence Claims As A Pretext For Power
- The administration gins up or exaggerates violence to justify deploying troops and consolidating power.
- That strategy distracts the base with culture-war issues while protecting wealthy interests and power grabs.
DOJ Weaponization Is Unprecedented
- Adam Schiff warns Trump is weaponizing the Justice Department to target political opponents.
- He calls this abuse unprecedented and part of a broader pattern of federal power used to intimidate critics.