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Jeffrey Goldberg: Trump Doesn't Believe in America

2024/9/13
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Trump's refusal to debate Harris again stems from his insecurity and fear of being bested by a woman of color. His campaign recognizes this weakness and seeks to avoid triggering situations. However, public pressure might force him into a rematch.
  • Trump refused to look at Harris during the first debate.
  • Trump announced he would not participate in further debates.
  • Harris effectively triggered Trump with keywords related to crowd size and John McCain.
  • Trump's campaign strategy avoids triggering situations for him.
  • Trump's decision might be reversed due to public pressure.

Shownotes Transcript

The former president doesn't think our country is exceptional, and the political press won't hold him to any standard because it has zero expectations of him. Plus, Lindsey Graham is an empty shell, John Kelly was nearly driven mad working for Trump, and JD Vance can't stop spinning conspiracies. 

Jeffrey Goldberg joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod.

*show notes * Jeffrey's new book, “On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump") Atlantic piece on Trump's diminished speech abilities) JVL's Triad newsletter from Thursday) Orlando Sentinel's straightforward headline about a Trump threat) Tim's playlist