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Even Megyn Kelly Calls Trump’s Presidency a “Five-Alarm Fire” (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast

2026-03-30 News & Politics
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Thousands of soldiers and Marines have arrived in the Middle East to potentially engage in combat on Iranian soil. Trump has done nothing to make the case for an invasion of Iran, even though he’s got plenty of time to wax rhapsodic about the patios and Corinthian columns on his ballroom project. The Republican congress may have abdicated its Constitutional obligations, but that doesn’t mean Democrats can’t raise hell: Cut your vacation short, demand a vote on the deployment of troops, and go on Fox and denounce Republicans for allowing one man to call the shots on this war—and also make a mess of our economy. Plus, the united opposition in the "No Kings" protests, the wisdom of Lincoln, and life lessons for poor Duke fans. Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller. For 30% off your order, head to https://BloodFlow7.com/THEBULWARK and use code THEBULWARK Stay ready for anything with the American Giant Classic Full Zip. Go to https://www.american-giant.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code BULWARK. Thanks to American Giant for sponsoring the show! Show Notes: Monday's "Morning Shots": https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/wherefore-art-thou-congress-iran-war-ground-troops-kharg-island?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Lincoln's letter about the Mexican-American war: https://papersofabrahamlincoln.org/documents/D200458 "Bulwark Takes" for breaking and developing news: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uaKfaz27yuWgFe1XnP19WL Tim's interview with Al Gore: https://youtu.be/iPp8uBUywNo ProPublica on the nursing home owner with a Trump pardon: https://www.propublica.org/article/joseph-schwartz-trump-pardon-skyline-nursing-home-patients The Atlantic on how the AI boom wasn't built for this kind of crisis: https://www.propublica.org/article/joseph-schwartz-trump-pardon-skyline-nursing-home-patients Tim's closing song today: https://open.spotify.com/track/0E4vgGcU2jQrbSvKKMDYy0?si=hu_mu9nKQxa268iCeCLJQg&nd=1&dlsi=08c7022f18ee4662 Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

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@AndeAckerley 2026-03-30

I am 75 years old. I was there with my 87-year-old apolitical friend who asked me to go with her. She said, "This is out civic duty. Our presence is our statement."

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@markmijares7717 2026-03-30

Favorite sign at no kings-10 yr old kid w/sign -"I'll clean up my room when you clean up that mess in Washington."

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@deekay5594 2026-03-30

No kings on Saturday was my first time public protest. First time in 74 years. Looking forward to no Kings 4.

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@leonascherer1617 2026-03-30

My rally was in Sedona, AZ. Oddly one person in a car asked me how much they were paying me. I asked her where that was coming from. She said that it was clear we were all busses in because the signs we carried were all the same. I told her mine was made at my dining room table. Then said have you really looked at the signs...hardly any were the same and the extrodinary variety spoke for itself. I moved on shaking my head. You can't fix stupid

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@rsalbreiter 2026-03-30

No kings was a success because i live in northern Wisconsin, i went with my lgbtq daughter and it was just a huge relief to be reminded that we're not alone

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@CathyOsborn 2026-03-30

We had a wonderful woman sing "America the Beautiful" at our 300 strong No Kings in Monroe, Louisiana very inspiring!

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@CathyOsborn 2026-03-30

We need a class action suit to sue Trump for emotional distress!

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@RJuanJohnson 2026-03-30

I took my daughter to this No kings in Portland. I didn’t on the first two because 🧊 was here in Oregon tear-gassing our frogs. I was afraid we would be attacked but we weren’t. I took her to all the protest I attended during this idiot’s first term. All the No Kings have been so peaceful & filled with community, different age groups that it felt great to be able to bring her with me again. She was floored at how many thousands of people were there marching. Truly a core memory She was excited to tell her social studies teacher she was there fighting for democracy.

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@joeldavis5815 2026-03-30

Over 3,000 attended here in Grand Junction, Colorado.. I find it especially heartening since this area is responsible for Lauren Boebert 1.0 being a thing.

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@capsule2326 2026-03-30

Nero shows pictures of the ballroom while Rome burns

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