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The Moment the GOP Finally Squirmed | Secret Podcast

2026-02-06 News & Politics
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Paid members of the Bulwark's YouTube channel can watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/3gFCOm_ZxzM Paid through Substack? You can watch the full episode here: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/divorced-guy-energy-is-ruining-america Donald Trump posts an overtly racist video, Republicans briefly squirm, and the usual defenses start to crack. JVL and Sarah Longwell explain why this moment exposed GOP cowardice, how Trump’s vanity and distractions are starting to cost him politically, and what billionaire media self-destruction says about power, accountability, and the institutions being hollowed out. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:49 Trump posts racist Obamas image on Truth Social 00:02:06 Tim Scott reacts—and what it reveals 00:04:10 Conspiracy video context and “defenders” problem 00:12:01 Renaming Penn Station/Dulles for Trump to unlock funding 00:13:07 Trump’s slipping numbers and what voters actually care about 00:17:24 Should Democrats go along with the renaming demand? 00:22:13 Membership tease: Washington Post and the media fight

Top Comments (10)

@MsL-y4c 2026-02-07

"You can't un-post racism." - Bernice King, Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King

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@ManInGrey-cv7fu 2026-02-07

Not everyone who voted for Trump is racist, but every racist voted for Trump.

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@niclewis9610 2026-02-07

He posted a meme of him dumping feces on Americans protesting. This is on brand for him.

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@rationallion9438 2026-02-07

If the republicans want to fire the "staffer" that tweeted the racist Obama meme, that will require a presidential impeachment.

541 16 replies
@kindnessmatters604 2026-02-07

"The president should remove it"... The president should be REMOVED!

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@AngeKiwi 2026-02-07

Dear good people of the USA: When they go low, you have to send them to hell.

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@STrangeBrew1251 2026-02-07

Let's not forget, too, that Trump Management company in 1973 was accused of racially discriminating with regard to housing rental practices against African-American and Puerto Rican families in the state of New York. Blatantly racist discrimination practices by Fred Trump and his favorite son Donald.

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@JamieGriffiths-d2z 2026-02-07

Wearily watching from the UK. All I can say is, if Republicans want to represent Trump as the best of your country, I'd hate to see your worst.

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@PeggyGallagher-y5p 2026-02-07

Who in the hell needs feckless Schumer??? He needs to goooo... 🙏🇺🇸⚖️🕊️

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@emilyread6155 2026-02-07

I hang with you guys! The Truth is on the Bulwark!

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