The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: Limp Opposition
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Jun 30, 2025 
Bill Kristol, a prominent political analyst and founder of The Bulwark, joins Tim Miller for a sharp discussion on critical political issues. They explore Thom Tillis's surprising opposition to Trump, the implications of the controversial Big Fugly Bill, and its immense Medicaid cuts. The duo critiques the dangerous prioritization of AI regulations benefiting tech oligarchs while undermining sustainable energy. They touch upon the troubling nature of immigration policies and the looming threat of authoritarianism, highlighting the need for a reevaluation of governmental priorities.
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Elon Musk's Critique of Subsidies
- Elon Musk criticizes the "Big Fugly Bill" for destroying jobs and harming America's strategic future.
- The bill irrationally subsidizes coal while crippling wind, solar, and green initiatives, which Musk finds insane and destructive.
Tillis Opposes Medicaid Cuts, Retires
- Tom Tillis opposed the Senate bill because of massive Medicaid cuts affecting 663,000 people in North Carolina.
- He announced retirement, joining many Republicans who only oppose Trump policies when leaving office.
Republican Bipartisanship Self-Destructs
- Bipartisanship in the Republican Party is dying because many moderate Republicans self-deport rather than fight.
- Senators like Tillis and Murkowski retire instead of opposing harmful partisan bills, leading to limp opposition.