Andrew Egger: Donald, You’re Rattled

As Trump’s war of choice continues to expand in the Middle East, it’s clear that the president is desperate not to show how weak he really is. The administration is out of time and out of both strategic and rhetorical options in Iran. Another sign that he is flailing: Trump is trying to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House press pool. But other TV outlets are pushing back in solidarity, forcing Trump to choose between two of his favorite things: punishing his critics and dominating the airwaves. Plus why the triumphal arch would be the silliest possible place for a military installation, Trump’s American Idol-style vote on what to call AI, and the unaddressed, ongoing education crisis.

Sitting in for Bill Kristol, Andrew Egger joins Tim Miller on the Monday pod.
show notes:

• Tim’s conversation about the latest AI news with Stephen Witt
• Tim and JVL’s 2023 conversation with Reid Hoffman
• Andrew in today’s “Morning Shots” on AI
• Dan Selsam’s statement
• Nikole Hannah-Jones on her daughter’s public school education
• The Bulwark’s campaign to help the Haitian community of Springfield
• The Bulwark Store
• Song of the Day: MJ Lenderman - “She’s Leaving You”
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