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Trump Keeps Going to the Doctor. Nobody's Allowed to Ask Why. (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

2026-05-18 News & Politics
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Sadly, it’s taken some time, but voters seem to be figuring out that Trump only cares about himself, his ballroom, his blatant corruption, and his unquenchable desire for revenge. 2026, so far, has been bad for his approval ratings. And his continued weakness on the world stage, especially when it comes to Iran and China, will only drive his numbers down more. At the same time, Trump has done permanent damage to our standing among our allies. Plus, Dems need to get serious about AI as well as a stock-trading ban for public officials—including presidents—Trump has far too many unexplained medical conditions, and Tim explains his support for commuting Tina Peters’ prison sentence. Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller. Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code THEBULWARK at https://mudwtr.com/THEBULWARK! #mudwtrpod Right now, Soul is offering our audience 30% off your entire order! Go to https://GetSoul.com and use the code THEBULWARK for 30% off. Show Notes: Monday's "Morning Shots": https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/its-trumps-party-and-hell-crash-if-he-wants-to-polls-midterms-approve-disapprovegop-republicans-rededicate-250-mall-maga-christianity?r=af2rj&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Lauren on an aging Trump's health issues: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/its-trumps-party-and-hell-crash-if-he-wants-to-polls-midterms-approve-disapprovegop-republicans-rededicate-250-mall-maga-christianity?r=af2rj&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Bill's "Bulwark on Sunday" with Rob Flaherty, Kamala's deputy campaign manager: https://youtube.com/live/QIe6LqH1MYE?feature=share San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and our own MAGA culture expert, Will Sommer, will join the gang on stage at Bulwark Live: San Diego this Wednesday. And on Thursday at Bulwark Live: LA our friends Jane Coaston, Jon Favreau, Erin Ryan from Crooked Media, The Ringer’s Van Lathan and progressive commentator will join Sarah, Tim and Sam on stage. Grab your seats today at https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bulwark-events Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@ThomasFord-m5c 2026-05-18

I've had a heart attack, two hip replacements, I suffer from COPD. Blind in one eye. I refuse to leave this world before that monster does. I've told my lovely wife that I'll dance a jig on the day of his exit. I hope not to dislocate a hip.

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@CG68810 2026-05-18

Him going to the hospital is not the problem. The problem is that he keeps coming back.

329 15 replies
@keithbraunwalder6124 2026-05-18

I look at the bright side; every trip to the hospital increases the odds of killer staph infections.

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@Lorax_Tribe 2026-05-18

“Nobody should get nine years for insurrection.” Let that sink in. We’ve normalized insurrection.

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@Phi1618033 2026-05-18

Guys...I'm starting to suspect that Donald Trump my just be a little corrupt.

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@summerrain7466 2026-05-18

The fact that over 30% of Americans approve just baffles me. They are truly hellbent on voting against their own interests. Like, I don't want healthcare, let me buy a gold phone....it makes sense to them?

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@TheOldHippiebilly 2026-05-18

How ANYONE who is not a billionaire can think Trump cares at all about them is beyond my comprehension

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@greenpugcactus3143 2026-05-18

Tricky Dick was never as bad as trump. He didn’t steal taxpayers money.

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@AlexLake-f5s 2026-05-18

Trump hasn't just gotten HIMSELF into this mess, he has gotten ALL OF US into it.

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@Capt_America 2026-05-19

The most longed for obituary in the history of mankind.

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