# The Next US President CAN’T Be Another Elite | Luke Thomas

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Podcast: [Luke Thomas Gets Political (LTGP)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/luke-thomas-gets-political-ltgp-7447974)
Published: 2026-06-15T18:11:09+00:00
Episode link: https://lukethomasgetspolitical.podbean.com/e/the-next-us-president-can-t-be-another-elite-luke-thomas/
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## Resource

Luke Thomas argues that the next President - Democrat or Republican - cannot be another wealthy man.Democrats, progressive politics, Graham Platner, Zoran, Abdul El-Sayed, and the next president all collide in a blunt discussion about what the left actually needs from leadership.Luke breaks down why progressive vision alone is not enough. The real model, he argues, has to combine public-sector experience, public-school credibility, administrative competence, ethics, and a relentless focus on working-class quality of life. That leads into a larger conversation about Graham Platner, the tattoo controversy, redemption, Iraq veterans, Susan Collins, Janet Mills, and why voters can still face ugly choices even when one candidate is clearly better than the alternatives.The discussion also touches on Belfast protests, Elon Musk, Conor McGregor, Hasan Piker, MMA’s pro-Trump turn, the origins of America’s political collapse, and why figures like Zoran and Abdul El-Sayed may offer a stronger blueprint for the future of Democratic politics.Listen to the full conversation over on Luke’s Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/Subscribe for more political commentary, media criticism, and sharp analysis from Luke Thomas.Chapters00:00 The Ideal Next US President01:15 MMA’s Pro-Trump Turn02:11 America’s Political Collapse04:35 Veterans And Redemption07:01 Zoran’s Governing Blueprint08:14 Abdul El-Sayed Comparison

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