The Bulwark Podcast Bill Kristol: The Cracks in Trump's Power Are Showing
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Nov 24, 2025 
Bill Kristol, a renowned political analyst and conservative commentator, joins Tim Miller to dissect the growing unrest within the MAGA coalition and the waning control of Trump over the Republican Party. They explore how dissent is replacing fear among Republicans as electoral failures intensify. Kristol also critiques the disastrous DOGE initiative and Trump's record of enriching his allies while failing to deliver on promises. Additionally, they debunk the myth of Trump as a true populist and discuss critical political dynamics within Congress.
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Cracks In Trump's Congressional Control
- MAGA's internal unrest shows Trump may be losing control of the party and the House.
- Actual legislative defeats and steady polling declines can materially weaken his authoritarian reach.
Fear Turns To Loathing In Congress
- House Republicans' anonymous complaints signal fear turning into loathing as Trump weakens politically.
- Discharge petitions and successful pushes like the Epstein files show Congress can check Trump when members act.
Popularity Limits Authoritarian Ambitions
- Trump's approval trend is declining and that decline constrains his ability to convert political power into authoritarian advances.
- Popularity and legislative success together enable or limit authoritarian ambitions.