Impolitic with John Heilemann Tim Miller: Fissures, Fault Lines & The Great MAGA Crackup
Nov 21, 2025
Tim Miller, a political commentator and host of The Bulwark Podcast, dives into the unraveling of MAGA, exploring tensions over the Epstein files and rising anti-Semitism within the movement. He discusses how Trump's miscalculations might alienate younger supporters and reshapes party dynamics. Miller also dissects the evolving role of figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and the growing factions within MAGA, questioning whether current infighting can be reconciled. Expect insightful commentary peppered with cultural critiques and political analysis!
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Epstein And Fuentes Reveal MAGA Fault Lines
- The Epstein and Fuentes scandals exposed fault lines that could fracture MAGA's previously united coalition.
- These stressors uniquely threaten Trump's base by provoking internal pushback from authentic MAGA figures.
Internal MAGA Opposition Matters Most
- Epstein mattered because objections came from within MAGA, not just from establishment critics.
- That internal dissent, plus economy and other issues, creates a plausible path to a broader crackup.
November 4th Shifted Congressional Calculus
- November 4th changed Hill Republicans' calculus about distancing from Trump.
- Seeing Trump fold to Greene on Epstein gives members more room to maneuver and weakens his control.