DL Hughley: Republicans Don't Really Like Trump, They See Him as a "Useful Idiot" (Part 5)

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Comedian and political commentator DL Hughley weighed in on the Republican Party’s relationship with Donald Trump. Despite the perception that Trump holds sway within the party, Hughley believes many Republicans see him merely as a "useful idiot." Hughley also discussed Kamala Harris's recent choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential pick. He dismissed the notion that a VP pick can sway a state, citing historical examples, and emphasized that the choice should be about comfort and alignment over political strategy.

Reflecting on Trump’s influence, Hughley highlighted the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, which aims to centralize executive power under Trump to promote conservative policies. According to Hughley, this project underscores how Republicans leverage Trump’s transactional nature to push their agenda, such as selecting Supreme Court justices to overturn Roe v. Wade. Overall, Hughley expressed a preference for progressive politics, which he believes benefit Black Americans more than conservative policies.