Simon Rosenberg

In this discussion, Simon Rosenberg, a Democratic strategist and author of The Hopium Chronicles, highlights President Trump's retreat on key issues like tariffs and the growing public discontent with his administration. He reveals that recent polling shows surprising weaknesses for Trump, contradicting previous assumptions about voter apathy toward his abuses of power. Rosenberg calls on Democrats to capitalize on this moment, emphasizing the need for a more vigorous resistance to Trump's declining influence and the urgency of engaging the electorate.

Simon Rosenberg, a Democratic strategist and author of The Hopium Chronicles, dissects Trump's escalating fury over the government shutdown and its political fallout. He highlights Trump's punitive decision regarding the NY-NJ tunnel as a tactic of authoritarianism. Rosenberg discusses how recent polling reveals Trump’s plummeting economic approval and how this could affect upcoming elections in Virginia and New Jersey. He warns that Trump's reliance on aggressive tactics reflects his desperation, and stresses the long, challenging road ahead for restoring democracy.

In this discussion, Simon Rosenberg, a Democratic strategist and author of The Hopium Chronicles, voices concerns about the recent budget bill signed by Trump. He highlights the explosion of funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and its grim implications for immigrant communities. Rosenberg also addresses the significant health care cuts and wealth redistribution that accompany the bill. He warns of impending civil conflict, urging Democrats to campaign against the alarming consequences of Trump's policies.

Simon Rosenberg, a Democratic strategist and author of The Hopium Chronicles, dives into the shocking implications of Trump's budget bill, particularly its massive funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He highlights the troubling rise of 'secret police' targeting migrants and the lack of public debate surrounding this issue. Rosenberg calls for stronger Democratic strategies to combat the health care cuts and wealth redistribution impacts of the legislation, warning of the civil conflict it may trigger.

Simon Rosenberg, a Democratic strategist and author of The Hopium Chronicles, dives into President Trump's recent political retreats. Discussion centers on Trump's potential tariff cuts on China and mounting vulnerabilities as public sentiment shifts against him. Rosenberg emphasizes the importance of capitalizing on Trump's weaknesses while explaining how institutions are uniting in resistance. With declining approval ratings and hints of a GOP split, the conversation navigates the changing political landscape and the need for a strengthened Democratic response.