Bulwark Takes Marine Vet RIPS Trump’s Parade: Fuel on the Fire!
Jun 13, 2025
Nathan Sage, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Iowa and former Marine, dives into the sharp divisions in American politics. He strongly criticizes Trump's rhetoric and discusses the troubling use of military in civilian protests. Sage touches on the impact of immigration protests in Iowa and the need for Democrats to regain working-class trust in an increasingly Republican landscape. He advocates for economic justice while exploring how economic populism could unite voters from both parties through honest dialogue.
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Nathan Sage's Background
- Nathan Sage grew up in a trailer park in Mason City, Iowa, and served three tours in Iraq with the Marines and Army.
- He later worked in radio and business before leading the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, connecting with working-class struggles.
Marines at Protests Escalate Tensions
- Deploying Marines for law enforcement protests is a dangerous political stunt by Trump.
- Military trained to fight can escalate tensions and worsen unrest instead of calming it.
Trump's Parade Rhetoric Risks Conflict
- Trump's threats to use "very big force" at protests are contradictory given his claim to support peaceful protest.
- He uses military displays as political theater, risking escalating conflict over protests.