Bulwark Takes Canada Dunked on Trump. Politely
Oct 25, 2025
The discussion dives into Trump's latest tantrum, sparked by a Canadian baseball ad featuring Reagan. The hosts explore how Trump's reaction reveals his ego and fear of being sidelined on the global stage. They also dissect the controversy around the Reagan Foundation's objections to selective editing and the impact of tariffs in today's political climate. With humor, they touch on Doug Ford, maple syrup shade, and the shifting dynamics of trade relationships that leave Trump in the dust.
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Canadian Ad Uses Reagan Audio
- Ontario ran a baseball ad using Ronald Reagan audio to warn against tariffs.
- The ad triggered a U.S. presidential reaction and halted Canada trade talks temporarily.
Reagan Foundation Pushes Back
- The Reagan Foundation claimed the ad misrepresented Reagan and threatened legal action.
- Tim Miller and JVL question what in the short clip could be misleading given Reagan's clear stance against tariffs.
Partial Clips Become Legal Flashpoints
- Tim Miller notes a new norm where edited clips can prompt legal claims if disliked by powerful figures.
- He links this to a broader pattern of demanding full context to avoid perceived harm from partial clips.