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Bill Kristol: The Weak Bully Keeps Flailing
What was discussed
ICE detention advocacy update1:23
Tim Miller reports that advocacy efforts secured a sonogram for a detained pregnant woman, but she remains stuck in a camp and cannot fly back to Venezuela this week.
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse4:34
Tim Miller reports that trade talks between the U.S. and Canada fell apart, leading to 50% U.S. tariffs and Canadian retaliatory tariffs targeting dairy, appliances, and electronics. Bill Kristol praises Mark Carney's leadership and argues Trump is fighting a pointless trade war that harms Americans.
Sean Duffy's comments on Canada10:04
Tim Miller plays a clip of Sean Duffy dismissing Canada's military and healthcare system. Bill Kristol condemns the remarks as ignorant and insulting, noting Canada's historical military contributions and lower suicide rates than the U.S.
Trump's beef tariff reversal15:29
Tim Miller reports that Trump temporarily lifted beef tariffs to lower prices, sparking backlash from ranchers. Bill Kristol argues the policy is economically incoherent and politically damaging, noting even Senator Tom Cotton criticized the move.
Midterm election wave potential21:25
Tim Miller compares the current political climate to the 2006 midterm wave. Bill Kristol agrees a wave is possible due to Trump's low approval ratings and believes Democratic candidates are well-positioned to make gains in farm states.
Jeffries-Kushner private meeting28:19
Tim Miller reports on a private meeting between Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner. Bill Kristol condemns the meeting as ridiculous, arguing Kushner should be under oath for oversight rather than negotiating behind the scenes.
Iran war strategic consequences31:57
Tim Miller cites Bob Kagan's analysis that Iran has reconfigured Middle East power dynamics. Bill Kristol agrees the war is a strategic loss, noting rising U.S. casualties, damaged bases, and the politicization of the military under Hegseth.
South Carolina Republican Senate runoff38:03
Tim Miller discusses the runoff between Darlene Graham and Ralph Norman, noting Graham's attempt to outflank her brother on immigration. Bill Kristol speculates Norman might win due to Graham's weak candidacy and Trump's declining influence.
Enes Kanter's WNBA protest42:38
Tim Miller describes Enes Kanter's anti-trans protest at a WNBA game, funded by a Trump-aligned group. Bill Kristol laments Kanter's shift from human rights advocacy to culture war activism, calling the WNBA controversy fabricated and dangerous.
Trump's D.C. car race event46:43
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the Trump-themed car race in D.C., which they view as a failed spectacle. They note the event caused traffic disruptions and appeared to spark a marital spat between Donald and Melania Trump.
Natalie Harp's White House role50:00
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss Natalie Harp's influence in the Trump White House. Bill Kristol argues her presence reveals the administration's lack of standards and Trump's questionable psychology regarding his inner circle.
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