David Graham

Juliette Kayyem, a national security expert and former Department of Homeland Security official, teams up with David Graham, an Atlantic writer covering the Trump administration. They dissect the alarming deployment of Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles, citing it as a sign of growing authoritarianism. The duo explores the legal and civil liberties implications of such military involvement in domestic protests. With echoes of past civil movements, they warn about the dangers of normalizing military force and the urgent need for public scrutiny of government actions.

David Graham, a staff writer at The Atlantic, delves into the chaos and strategy of the Trump administration. He argues that the narrative of chaos versus strategy oversimplifies the complex tactics at play. The conversation analyzes Trump's aggressive power consolidation and media dynamics, highlighting how his approach connects with figures like Elon Musk. Graham emphasizes the need for resilience in politics and critiques the sensationalism prevalent in media coverage, urging deeper understanding of political realities.

Joining the discussion are Kadia Goba, a seasoned politics reporter at Semafor, and David Graham, a staff writer at The Atlantic. They dive into Trump's tumultuous early days in office, exploring his cabinet choices and the fallout from Matt Gaetz's withdrawal. The conversation highlights the GOP's internal conflicts, the challenges of passing legislation, and the complexities of Trump's immigration agenda. They also analyze how loyalty will affect Trump's policies in the unpredictable landscape of Congress.