Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Rick Wilson & Kat Abughazaleh
Apr 7, 2025
Rick Wilson, a fierce political strategist and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, takes aim at Trump's economic failures while shedding light on the chaos in American politics. Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 9th District, shares her vision for active representation and critiques the Democratic Party's complacency. The discussion dives deep into the impact of recent Trump tariffs on the economy, the generational divide in Congress, and the necessity for innovative political strategies to address urgent issues.
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Trump's Economic Strategy
- Trump's economic policies, including tariffs, have caused significant damage to the US economy.
- This economic chaos benefits Trump by distracting from other issues.
Koch Network vs. Trump
- The New Civil Liberties Alliance, a Koch-brothers-backed group, is challenging Trump's tariffs.
- This is notable, as these groups usually align with Trump.
Unlikely Allies
- Rick Wilson suggests that even those who dislike the Koch brothers should welcome their challenge to Trump.
- He uses the analogy of choosing between a "scumbag" and an "honorable scumbag" to make his point.