The Bulwark Podcast Adam Kinzinger: The First Family's Corruption Is Mind-Blowing
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May 1, 2026 
Adam Kinzinger, former Illinois congressman, Air Force veteran and author, weighs in on political corruption and national security. He discusses Trump-family business ties, failures in the information war with Iran, Israel’s fraught geopolitics, rising debt and democratic threats. He also talks about celebrating everyday heroes and his new children’s book.
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Israel's Russian Deals Undermine Allied Unity
- Israel's purchases of Russian grain and oil complicate its alignment with Ukraine and the U.S.
- Kinzinger traces this to Netanyahu's affinity for Putin and domestic political calculations that weaken Israel-Ukraine solidarity.
Ukraine Is Less Dependent On U.S. Support
- Ukraine's capability growth reduces its reliance on the U.S. for long-range strikes.
- Kinzinger notes Ukraine now commands mid- and long-range drone attacks into Russia, changing battlefield dynamics.
Governor's Order To Postpone Primaries Is A Direct Threat
- State-level interference in elections is an acute democratic threat.
- Tim Miller highlights Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry postponing primaries by executive order, nullifying absentee ballots and directly assaulting voter rights.
