The Bulwark Podcast Neera Tanden: Aiding and Abetting Trump
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Jul 23, 2025 
Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and former Domestic Policy Council Director, joins to discuss pressing political issues. She addresses the fallout from the Epstein scandal and Republican leadership's handling of it. The conversation turns to the Democrats' strategies for the midterms, including the need for thorough investigations akin to Benghazi-style hearings. They also explore new immigration policies and the crucial fight against gerrymandering in Texas to protect democratic processes.
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Trump's Guilty Behavior Stands Out
- Donald Trump has acted more guilty than any politician Neera Tanden has seen in recent memory.
- His behavior in the Epstein case feels like a self-indictment, making him look obviously guilty.
Republicans Betray Venezuelan Refugees
- Republicans sent Venezuelan political opponents fleeing communism back to dangerous conditions in El Salvador.
- This act contradicts decades of Republican foreign policy opposing Marxist regimes.
House Shutdown Signals Cover-Up
- Republicans are shutting down the House to avoid voting on releasing Epstein files.
- This suggests they fear disclosures, possibly involving Donald Trump, and are covering up the scandal.