The Bulwark Podcast Amanda Carpenter: Fake Emergencies
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Aug 12, 2025 Amanda Carpenter, a writer and editor at Protect Democracy, joins Tim Miller to discuss the alarming trend of fabricated crises orchestrated by Trump. They delve into the manipulation of public narratives on safety and the implications of using military force against protests. Carpenter critiques Trump's tactics of pressuring educational institutions for settlements and discusses the troubling appointment of loyalists to vital governmental roles. The conversation raises critical questions about economic integrity and the ethical ramifications of authoritarianism.
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Troops In DC Are A Show Of Power
- Amanda Carpenter says visible troop deployments in DC feel like a show of force rather than a measured safety response.
- She worries the spectacle signals a deeper, unjustified consolidation of power by the White House.
Personal Stories Behind Safety Fears
- Amanda recounts personal and reported incidents of violence near the Hill to explain why officials feel pressured to act.
- She stresses those real incidents are being seized as pretexts for larger power grabs.
Crime Rhetoric As A Political Lever
- Tim Miller and Amanda argue crime concerns are being leveraged politically to justify extraordinary federal actions.
- They urge focusing on resisting unchecked power rather than disputing crime statistics alone.