No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen Trump flip flops as global plans IMPLODE
Mar 25, 2026
Ezra Levin, civic organizer and Indivisible co-founder, and Leah Greenberg, civic organizer and Indivisible co-founder, discuss large-scale No Kings protests and turning attendees into local organizers. Ro Khanna, U.S. Congressman, talks oversight, the Epstein files, immigration enforcement, and foreign policy. Multiple short conversations explore protest strategy, coalition-building, and political accountability.
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Trump Tried To Weaponize Airport Chaos
- Donald Trump initially refused a bipartisan TSA funding deal to pressure passage of the SAVE Act and leverage airline delays for political gain.
- Brian Tyler Cohen links Trump's strategy to intentional pain to advance a voter-suppression bill that would benefit Republicans electorally.
Multiple Crises Are Converging Into Political Liability
- The administration's policies have produced simultaneous crises: unpopular Middle East war, rising gas prices, high inflation, and airport delays.
- Ro Khanna and Brian argue these compound problems are concentrated political liabilities for Trump and his allies in an election year.
Khanna Describes Forcing Epstein File Release
- Ro Khanna recounts forcing the release of Epstein-related files alongside Rep. Thomas Massie and criticizes U.S. inaction as other countries pursue investigations.
- He highlights inconsistent testimony from Epstein's accountant suggesting fear when Trump's name arises and possible perjury.