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Even the WSJ Says Trump's Post Is Dangerous

2025-11-28 News & Politics
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Responding to DC Shooting: Trump’s Escalation and Leadership Deficit

Analyze the immediate political fallout following a tragedy in D.C. and learn why traditional presidential responses to flashpoints are necessary for national strength.

Short Summary

  • A recent shooting involving an Afghan national serving in the D.C. National Guard has prompted extremist rhetoric from Donald Trump.
  • Trump escalated by pushing for the denaturalization of citizens who "undermine domestic tranquility" and advocating for "reverse migration."
  • Experts warn this rhetoric abandons allies and damages long-term U.S. national security interests, citing The Wall Street Journal's rebuke.
  • The discussion contrasts Trump's polarizing approach with historical precedent, like George W. Bush after 9/11, emphasizing the need for presidents to lower, not raise, national temperature during crises.

JVL and Sarah Longwell discuss a fatal shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national in D.C. They pivot from mourning the tragedy to analyzing how Donald Trump immediately weaponized the event to promote radical, anti-American immigration policies. This conversation highlights the crucial role of presidential leadership in preserving the rule of law over political rage during national moments of stress.

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JVL and Sarah take on the shooting of two National Guard members in DC, Trump’s escalation, his push for denaturalization and “reverse migration,” the online right’s king-fantasies, the Wall Street Journal’s warning about abandoning allies, and what real leadership demands in moments of national crisis. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@joecrowaz 2025-11-28

Two Guardsmen were shot, and he wants to make major changes to domestic policies. Hundreds of Children are shot, and nothing happens.

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@medygantz8855 2025-11-28

A white male goes into a school and kills children. We say thoughts and prayers. Do nothing! A Afghan man kills and Trump uses this to become a racist King.

439 6 replies
@bassically7882 2025-11-28

JVL’s first instinct was right. They shouldn’t have been deployed. This is on Trump.

351 12 replies
@tdogg6816 2025-11-28

Retired Army here. Unfortunately I think her death will be used as a justification to increase deportations and vilify immigrants. The rich and powerful use our troops as pawns.

294 9 replies
@BleedsGreen86 2025-11-28

He wants the world to burn as long as he profits from the ashes

201 2 replies
@mmaddur 2025-11-28

He didn’t call her terrible he called her stupid three different times. He’s the most disgusting person. I can’t stand him.

170 7 replies
@imgumbydammmit 2025-11-28

Trumps reaction to 9/11 was that one of his buildings was now the tallest in the city. That's alone says it all.

159 6 replies
@Happygarden1958 2025-11-28

That “tweet” in the middle of the night is Trump’s wishes written by Steven Miller; Stephen Miller has wanted a “White country” since he was a teenager, now he has a boss that will pretty much agree with him and allow him to do what he wants to do

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@idaslapter5987 2025-11-28

But when there is yet another white American doing a school shooting or a mall shooting or a church shooting... all we get is thoughts and prayers.

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