The Rest Is Politics: US 155. The Real Story Behind Trump’s ICE “Retreat”
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Feb 5, 2026 They debate whether moves on immigration enforcement are real policy shifts or political optics. They explore proposals to nationalize voting and the constitutional and strategic questions that raises. They examine new threads in the Epstein story and whether his network shows signs of foreign compromise. They also critique media economics and how newsroom decisions shape coverage.
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Bezos Changed The Post's Trajectory
- Jeff Bezos' ownership decisions shifted The Washington Post's audience and finances over time.
- Anthony Scaramucci argues this disconnect and editorial choices cost subscribers and weakened the paper.
Trump Asked About Bezos First Thing
- Anthony recounts President Trump asking about Jeff Bezos the day before he became comms director.
- Trump reportedly said he hated Bezos and wanted to break up Amazon while criticizing the Washington Post.
Polls Show Immigration Backlash
- New polling shows Trump's immigration tactics are unpopular and lower public safety perceptions.
- Katty Kay links gerrymandering to elected officials being out of step with broader public sentiment on ICE tactics.
