Max Rose

Max Rose, a National Guard veteran and former Congressman, joins military reporter Tara Cobb and Elizabeth Goitein from the Brennan Center to discuss the complexities of President Trump’s executive order regarding the National Guard. They explore the legal challenges surrounding this deployment in states, the historical context of military involvement in civilian affairs, and public concerns about the Insurrection Act. The conversation also delves into the declining crime rates in Chicago and the implications of federal intervention on law enforcement.

Max Rose, the former Democratic representative for New York City's 11th Congressional District, dives into the Democratic Party's challenges and opportunities following a rough 2024 election. He discusses the missteps of Kamala Harris's messaging team and highlights the successful campaigns of Ruben Gallego and Elissa Slotkin. Rose emphasizes the need for generational change within the party and effective communication to reconnect with voters, while calling for a strategic reevaluation of past electoral losses to inspire future leadership.

Brendan Greeley, FT editor on business reactions; David Litt, former presidential speechwriter on messaging; Max Rose, ex-NY congressman on electoral strategy; Andrea Flores, former DHS advisor on immigration policy. They discuss Trump’s toned rhetoric after the Minnesota killings and whether it masks real policy shifts. Conversation covers federal raids, quotas, Stephen Miller’s influence, centrist immigration options, and corporate ties to the White House.