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We Reviewed Last Year's Predictions!

2025-12-25 News & Politics
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Donald Trump’s first year back in office is in the books, but how accurate were The Bulwark predictions from this past year? Sam Stein is joined by “Judge” Mona Charen to put our 2025 forecasts under the gavel. From Trump’s health and pardons to government shutdowns, MAGA infighting, and political chaos, we revisit what we got right, what we got wrong, and what only deserved half a point. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@andreaperry938 2025-12-25

I'm very disappointed the murder of Charlie Kirk eclipses the murders of Melissa and Mark Hortman and attempted murders of John and Yvette Hoffman.

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@Iluvpie6 2025-12-25

I think the only reason we didn’t get a physical altercation in Congress is because Congress wasn’t in session for much of the year

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@kparish12 2025-12-25

Why is Kirk murder almost always mentioned but not so much for the Hortman’s?

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@zorzoridesagain 2025-12-25

Part of the reason that the waves of violent protests didn't happen was a widespread refusal to be goaded into it as was clearly intended.

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@kdaxir4731 2025-12-25

I think Trump did have a health event, but we just don’t have proof.

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@GG-vy1oy 2025-12-25

Trump made last year feel like 10 years

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@hunkaboomer 2025-12-25

Wishing all the Bulwark crew a peaceful holiday. Enjoy the shows so much!

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@williamscavone722 2025-12-25

Mona is right on the social violence. The majority of the violence has thus far been on ICE and the administration (boat murders). The PEOPLE, however, have responded with peaceful No Kings marches, frog suits and songs, and boycotting Disney Plus. All things that need to be ramped up in 2026!

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@socje7399 2025-12-25

this was fun. Thanks, guys. Really nice Christmas gift. Wishing everyone at the Bulwark ... and this amazing community ... every happiness in 2026.

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@JRoChi 2025-12-25

Andrew’s prediction about MAGA infighting was 100% was spot on.

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