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Jeffrey Goldberg and Catherine Rampell: The Un-American

2024/10/23
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Key Insights

Why is Donald Trump being compared to Hitler?

Trump has praised Nazi generals for their loyalty and used dehumanizing language against political enemies and immigrants.

Why are former officials worried about Trump's potential actions?

They fear he could harm the country due to his authoritarian tendencies and lack of adherence to democratic norms.

Why is Kamala Harris's policy popularity not widely discussed?

Hitler comparisons and Trump's actions dominate the conversation, overshadowing Harris's popular policies.

Why does Trump's use of the term 'vermin' for political enemies concern people?

It echoes historical dehumanization tactics used to justify violence against targeted groups.

Why does Trump's praise of Nazi generals seem ironic?

Nazi generals were known for their disloyalty and complicity in atrocities, making them poor role models.

Chapters

Jeffrey Goldberg discusses his recent article on Trump's admiration for Hitler's generals and the broader implications of Trump's rhetoric and actions.
  • Trump's admiration for Hitler's generals and his use of dehumanizing language.
  • The troubling parallels between Trump's rhetoric and historical fascist movements.
  • The impact of media coverage on public discourse and the need for more policy-focused discussions.

Shownotes Transcript

Donald Trump doesn't share our values or our norms, and he wants the privilege of being able to shoot down Americans in the street. And former officials who worked in his administration are frightened about what he could do to the country. Meanwhile, all the Hitler talk drowns out any talk about Kamala's proposed policies, which are more popular than people realize.

Jeffrey Goldberg and Catherine Rampell **join Tim Miller. ** *show notes: * Goldberg's latest reporting on Trump's preoccupation with dictators) The NYT's interview with John Kelly) Rampell's piece on the popularity of Kamala's policies) Rampell's piece on Flint, MI's baby bonus) Rampell's piece about Trump losing his edge on the economy) Bulwark piece on McKinley and tariffs )