Bill Kristol: This Is Accelerationist Authoritarianism
January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026
Bill Kristol: This Is Accelerationist Authoritarianism
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<p>Grandpa Trump looked like he was losing the pep in his step at the end of the year. But with him threatening the independence of the Fed, justifying the killing of an American in cold blood for teasing a federal agent, and toying with the idea of taking an ownership stake in oil companies, he's now dramatically ratcheting up his authoritarian tendencies. At the same time, he's losing sight of America First through his Venezuela distraction—and opening the door to challenges from MAGA true believers like Steve Bannon. Plus, Dems are playing a good hand in Alaska with Mary Peltola, Bill is a resist lib, and the heartwarming desire for freedom from the Iranian people.</p><p><strong>Bill Kristol </strong>joins Tim Miller.</p><p><em>show notes<br /></em><br /></p></div><ul>
<li><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/thebulwark/p/take-the-masks-off-ice-immigration-minneapolis-iraq-police-army-resistance-trump-powell-fed-democrats?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web">Monday's "Morning Shots," including Mark Hertling's contribution</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/MaryPeltola/status/2010699590128071017?s=20">Mary Peltola's Senate campaign launch</a></li>
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