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“The Jackson Pollock of racism.”

Jul 22, 2019
Adam Serwer, a Staff writer for The Atlantic, shares his expertise on Trumpism and the fight for a multiracial democracy. He discusses Trump's racist rhetoric and its electoral implications, comparing political chaos to Jackson Pollock's art. Serwer highlights the hypocrisy in Republican strategies and the urgent need for Democrats to counter divisive rhetoric. The conversation also touches on the significance of voter engagement in swing states and the moral responsibility of leadership to defend marginalized communities in today's political landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Gut Reaction

  • Trump's attack on "The Squad" wasn't strategic.
  • It was a gut reaction to a Fox and Friends segment, per the Washington Post.
INSIGHT

Unintentional Racism?

  • Trump's racism is so ingrained he doesn't recognize it.
  • Aides reportedly didn't think he understood his tweets were racist.
INSIGHT

Racism as Politics

  • Republicans view racism as bad politics, not immoral.
  • This framing launders discussions that should be about right and wrong.
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