The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: People Should Be Mad
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Jun 10, 2025 
Bill Kristol, Editor-at-large and seasoned political commentator, joins Tim Miller for a deep dive into the current political landscape. They tackle the controversial military deployment in Los Angeles and its implications for civil liberties, drawing historical parallels to past civil rights movements. Kristol critiques the growing influence of conspiratorial beliefs in politics, especially within Trump's base. The discussion also touches on the impact of immigration policies on urban issues and the shifting dynamics of the Democratic Party as upcoming elections loom.
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Dangerous Open-Ended Military Power
- Trump's proclamation authorizes open-ended deployment of National Guard and active military anywhere, anytime in response to protests.
- This sets a dangerous precedent for militarizing domestic law enforcement without clear limits.
Misusing Insurrection Act Alarmingly
- Trump's use of the Insurrection Act differs from historical civil rights cases where military force addressed massive, violent resistance.
- He's falsely framing immigrant communities as rebelling to justify authoritarian measures that weaponize the military.
Militarized ICE Raids Target Immigrants
- ICE agents deploy heavily armed raids on homes and workplaces over minor or no criminal offenses.
- These militarized tactics intimidate immigrant communities, targeting people merely for their immigration status.