Trump's About to Start a War. Washington Is Asleep (w/ Mark Leibovich) | The Bulwark Podcast
February 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelMost Democratic politicians are scared to criticize each other. They also fear dinging former presidents, or the various groups that make up the party’s broad coalition. And too many Dem candidates are afraid to color outside the lines, even if voters want them to be less establishment and more like regular people. Can the party get it together before the midterms? Plus, Trump’s threat of war against Iran, and his reported intent to kill Netflix’s bid to takeover Warner Discovery—potentially giving him power over CBS, CNN, Fox, and TikTok.
Mark Leibovich joins Tim Miller.
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Show Notes:
Mark's Atlantic piece, "The Democrats Aren’t Built for This"
Jonathan Alter on Trump's attempt to scuttle a NetflixWarner deal
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21 claims extractedTrump considering serious military action against Iran
Trump pursuing Iran war without voter mandate
Democrats hesitant to oppose Iran war due to political calculation
Congress should vote on Iran military action
Trump's return to power has cascading institutional effects
Trump attempted to overthrow democracy and was re-elected
Democrats unpopular because party members hate their own leadership
Only three Democrats can draw large crowds nationally
Trump succeeded through perceived authenticity despite lying
Trump proved populism is celebrity; right-wing media fills information vacuums
Rural voters believe Democrats are alien-like and job-stealing
DNC Chair Ken Martin lacks goodwill and appears overwhelmed
DNC employee union leaks to media to damage party
DNC staff union complaints undermine party messaging
DNC suppressed internal autopsy report out of fear
Democrats afraid to criticize aging party president
Trump will control Fox, CBS, CNN, and TikTok through media merger
Trump's media control plans consistent with authoritarian behavior
Republicans complicit in Trump's authoritarian actions
Trump is lame duck with minimal Republican defiance
Trump's anti-elite message still resonates with base
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