The Bulwark Podcast David French: 2017 Trump Is Gone
Oct 24, 2024
David French, an Opinion columnist for the New York Times and co-host of the legal podcast Advisory Opinions, delves into the complexities of Trumpism and its lingering effects on the GOP. He discusses how many within Red America idolize pre-January 6 Trump, contrasting that with the chaotic reality of his later supporters. The conversation also sheds light on Liz Cheney's views on abortion post-Dobbs, and the polarizing dynamics that define current political engagements, especially in the lead-up to the next election.
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Tucker's Trump as Daddy Analogy
- At Turning Point USA, Tucker Carlson used an extended analogy of Trump as a "daddy" figure.
- He framed Democratic voters as teenage girls who need "vigorous spanking" from "daddy Trump".
MAGA's Demand for Punishment
- David French found the crowd's reaction to Carlson's analogy more disturbing than the analogy itself.
- He highlighted the demand for this type of "pugilistic, punishing spirit" within MAGA.
Post-January 6th Approval Ratings
- David French explained that after January 6th, Trump's approval among Republicans remained high while Pence's and McConnell's plummeted.
- This caused many Republican politicians to fall back in line with Trump due to constituent pressure.