Mo Elleithee

Mo Elleithee, a Democratic strategist and executive director at Georgetown's Institute of Politics, joins Sarah Isger, a senior editor at The Dispatch and former DOJ spokesperson. They discuss President Trump's incendiary remarks about Minnesota's Somali community and the political framing of immigration policies amid ICE raids. The panel explores historical narratives on immigration, the legality of military actions against alleged drug traffickers, and the troubling influence of foreign actors on social media amidst rising political tensions.

Former President Trump's court appearance in New York after winning the Iowa caucuses. DeSantis and Haley campaigning in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Discussion on Trump's impact on the Republican Party. Critique of Trump's presidency and speculation on potential third-party candidate. Possibility of Chris Christie running as an independent. Urgency of Ukraine funding and negotiations for emergency spending deal. Analysis of Republican party fundraising and pressure on Biden to address immigration. Effects of political endorsements in Iowa and speculation on future of Republican Party.

Mo Elleithee, a Remnant stalwart, joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss the potential 2020 election rematch, declining trust in institutions, and the impact of big data on American politics. They also explore the rise of personality-driven politics and the tension between the cult of the expert and good faith arguments.