Former President Donald Trump is making waves with a series of unexpected actions, from hosting what appeared to be a Tesla commercial at the White House alongside Elon Musk to signaling potential crackdowns on activists.
Meanwhile, Democratic leaders are grappling with how to counter his influence, with some admitting that Trump has their party on the defensive. Senator Bernie Sanders, on the other hand, is energizing crowds with his anti-oligarchy message, offering an alternative vision to Trump's dominance.
As the political landscape shifts, both parties are struggling to define their strategies ahead of the next election cycle.
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Trump keeps proving he’s just a billionaire puppet, but the real question is whether Democrats will actually fight for working people or just keep playing defense.
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Transcript: Trump Press Sec Drops Dark Hint about Coming Crackdowns
As the White House press secretary suggests the targeting of activists like Mahmoud Khalil will intensify, Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal speaks to us about her new efforts to counter Trump.
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Bernie Sanders Is Packing Arenas on His Anti-oligarchy Tour: “People Are Really, Really Concerned”
The independent senator is injecting energy and urgency into a Democratic Party that’s politically adrift. “He’s not like a regular Democrat,” says one young supporter.
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