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Adam Kinzinger: Trump is Acting Like it’s All Over | The Bulwark Podcast

2025-11-21 News & Politics
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Analyzing Trump's Political Fear Amid Epstein Files, MTG Shifts, and Economic Signals

Examine why Donald Trump appears increasingly cornered and fearful following GOP pushback on the Epstein files and economic pressure. Kinzinger and Miller dissect shifting political dynamics, questionable loyalties, and policy hypocrisy across the political spectrum.

Short Summary

  • Donald Trump shows signs of political panic, evidenced by lashing out after Republicans distanced themselves over the Epstein list.
  • Refusing illegal military orders is a constitutional duty, a fact highlighted by veterans groups that Trump falsely labeled as sedition.
  • Marjorie Taylor Green’s sudden political pivot toward moderation is analyzed as a calculated scam to maintain future electoral viability, not genuine conviction.
  • Deep systemic corruption, evidenced by the Democratic machine maneuver in Illinois and the Trump family's business entanglement with prediction markets, underscores the stakes of political fights.
  • Economic indicators, like the sharp crash in Bitcoin and Fox News advising against Christmas spending, suggest underlying financial insecurity affecting Trump’s standing.

This discussion leverages Kinzinger’s insights on D.C. maneuvering and political survival to critique current GOP turbulence following the midterms. We weigh the reliability of the apparent shift in figures like MTG against systemic corruption and broader economic instability, concluding that Trump is reacting from a position of weakness.

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As a man who's not used to losing, Trump is going through a bit of a rough patch since his party turned against him over the Epstein case. He's flailing, lashing out, and acting afraid. After all, he knows how many times his name comes up in the Epstein files, and Ghislaine Maxwell continues to enjoy a bevy of special perks at her cushy prison for some reason. At the same time, the economy isn't helping him, the stench of a lame duck is growing, and the threat of oversight by Dems after the midterms feels real. Plus, some skepticism about MTG's new-found clarity, Fox and Trump's war on Christmas, the crash of bitcoin, and the Kinzinger documentary. Adam Kinzinger joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. Show Notes: - "The Last Republican," the Kinzinger documentary: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-last-republican - Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ksFrcUdEa9A?si=zsnudcI1AHyZZWbJ - Kinzinger's Substack: https://adamkinzinger.substack.com/ - CBS News on the prediction market Kalshi: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/wanna-bet-online-prediction-markets-wager-that-you-will/ - Ghislaine Maxwell's special prison privileges: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2025/11/ghislaine-maxwell-emails-prison-trump/684993/?gift=AO0MhSsTDaHgiP_RxFGfB6nqF2RJMtLBwoFx2VUQBUo&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share - Tim's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dApY6YT48kTh6j9xFDQch For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://Smalls.com/THEBULWARK Take our quick survey and help us make The Bulwark even better. https://bit.ly/bulwarkvideo Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@jillionairess 2025-11-21

I really wanted ANYONE on that plane to say. "hey now, that's not necessary. Don't call her a pig." LIKE ANY NORMAL HUMAN BEING SHOULD.

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@MsL-y4c 2025-11-21

Dick Cheney helped mold and shape the wickedness of the GOP today. His daughter should be recognized for doing her job. And can we talk about "W," please? Where the heck is his voice in the midst of this authoritarian take over? Silent. He should have endorsed Kamala. Shame on him.

343 34 replies
@Jgleason23 2025-11-21

Adam Kinzinger is a true patriot and every American should be proud of how he has stood up to this tyrannical regime!!

308 14 replies
@travLee7 2025-11-21

I'm sickened by what's happening with Ukraine.

299 12 replies
@TheOldHippiebilly 2025-11-21

Of course we can't trust MTG. But any splintering of MAGA is always a good thing! 💜

198 4 replies
@maridambrosio523 2025-11-21

Dick Cheney banned Lame Donald Duck from attending his Memorial. Good Man.

186 10 replies
@speedtwin2017 2025-11-21

MTG is a hack. She said hurricane Helene was being directed by Democrats to go over certain states, Jewish space lasers etc. What a joke to, even for a second, think she's legit.

139 14 replies
@FelonFitness 2025-11-21

Lying us into Iraq wasn’t honorable

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@tanjamorris5647 2025-11-21

Yay! Adam! He is a straight shooter and tells it like it is. I appreciate him and his candor.

79 1 replies
@SandraWeiss-jc6xz 2025-11-24

As a military spouse for 25 years and a federal civilian that worked to support our military. WARNING and/or REMINDING our military NOT to follow ILLEGAL ORDERS, is in the best interest of our military.

57 2 replies

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