Markets Are Panicking Over Trump’s Stupidity (w/ David Plouffe) | Bulwark Podcast

The Republican Party may be deeply unpopular, but the Democratic Party is even more so. The Dems' brand is weak despite the success of the off-year elections in 2025. To have a shot at winning back the Senate in the midterms, and the White House in 2028, the most successful Dems will be the ones who run against the status quo of their own party. In the meantime, Dems should be aggressively holding Republicans responsible for the tariffs, the threat against Greenland, and the terrorizing of Minnesotans— because they're not stopping the administration.  Plus, cowardly CEOs, how to use A.I. as a political issue, and Trump & co's efforts to silence Americans. Veteran strategist David Plouffe joins Tim Miller. Show Notes: Plouffe's NYT piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/opinion/democrats-strategy-elections.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F1A.Y_KU.h43QJ5U4s6I1&smid=url-share Tim's interview with Ryan Grim, the recent lefty guest Tim referenced: https://youtu.be/Z_08KUJdjxg Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code THEBULWARK at https://www.Ridge.com/THEBULWARK #ridgepod NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Chapters: 02:05 Trump, Davos and the Greenland obsession   05:00 The real economic and alliance consequences   07:55 Making Republicans own Trump’s chaos   10:30 Flattery, foreign leaders, and Trump’s ego   12:55 Is there any off-ramp on Greenland   14:47 Ad break: Ridge Wallet   17:10 CEOs, power, and pushing back on Trump   20:30 Minnesota violence and authoritarian warning signs   23:50 Obama on immigration then vs now   27:11 Ad break: Noble Travel   29:35 How Democrats reclaim the immigration debate   34:10 ICE funding and the budget fight   38:40 Why Democrats are still in crisis   43:30 The Senate problem and structural reality   48:20 Running against your own party   53:10 Democratic leadership and public perception   57:20 Harris 2024 and the time problem   01:05:30 Tech, AI, and what Democrats do next   01:13:45 What kind of candidate can actually win Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join