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The Bulwark Podcast

Amanda Carpenter: Welcome to Coalition Government

Apr 19, 2024
56:03
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Political commentator and author Amanda Carpenter joins Tim Miller to discuss Trump's attacks on the courts, the dangers of presidential pardons, Mark Esper's interview with Bill Kristol, Trump's fear of a bald eagle, and more from the mailbag. The conversation also explores coalition government strategies, potential VP contenders, and the House Freedom Caucus's 'fart team' in a humorous and engaging manner.
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Quick takeaways

  • Project 2025 aims for enhanced executive power aligning with authoritarian tendencies, jeopardizing governmental checks and balances.
  • Institutional autonomy, especially DoJ independence, is threatened by Project 2025, promoting loyalty over professionalism.

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Project 2025 and Authoritarian Agenda

Project 2025, as highlighted in the discussion, focuses on advocating for a robust and powerful executive who can fully implement their agenda within the federal government. The key concern is the alignment of Project 2025 with the authoritarian tendencies of the conservative movement and the Republican Party. The emphasis lies on granting extensive power to the president, diminishing oversight, and instilling loyalists at all levels to ensure the president's directives are unopposed. This poses a significant threat to the rule of law and governmental checks and balances, as demonstrated through the potential abuse highlighted by Donald Trump's campaign statements.

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