The David Frum Show When Caring Becomes Counterculture
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Feb 25, 2026 
Tim Miller, Bulwark host and longtime Republican strategist, reflects on Minneapolis ICE actions and what he observed on the ground. He discusses why younger people find old anti-Trump postures cringe and how that feeds political shifts. Conversation covers how to persuade disaffected voters, the role of liberal democracy as a red line, and whether rituals like the State of the Union still matter.
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Tariff Fight Is Really About Personal Power
- Donald Trump's anger at the Supreme Court tariff ruling is less about economics and more about losing unilateral discretionary power.
- David Frum argues the tariffs appealed because they let Trump act arbitrarily without Congress, and the Court's decision removed that privilege.
Unchecked Presidential Power Raises Risk Of Unintended War
- Frum warns the gravest consequence of unchecked presidential will is war, where the president could bypass Congress.
- He notes troop buildups near Iran and threats that could lead to an unintended conflict if pressure tactics fail.
On The Ground In Minneapolis After The ICE Actions
- Tim Miller visited Minneapolis with The Bulwark and found protests shifted from visible occupation to dispersed, ongoing resistance.
- He met daily protesters who still travel long distances to demonstrate and detailed tactics like covert support networks and ICE disguises.