Episode
The WHCD Walked Straight Into Trump’s Trap
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- The Bulwark
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- Jul 28, 2026
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- 739
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Sarah, JVL, and Catherine Rampell discuss:- Mitch McConnell's SECOND proof of life photo, and what's really going on with him.- The White House Correspondents' Dinner do-over, Trump's comments about Kaitlan Collins, why anyone goes to it anymore, and how the whole thing seems to be playing into Trump's hands.- The drama inside the Democratic National Committee, and how (and whether) having a strong national party committee matters anymore.- The proposed new primary calendar for the 2028 Democratic primaries.- The final stretch of the Michigan Senate primary. Get your tickets to Sarah's How to Eat an Elephant book tour in September! Watch, listen, and leave a comment. This ad-free video version of The Next Level is exclusively for Bulwark+ members. Click the learn about setting up this show , ad-free, on your podcast player of choice. Or watch in the new Bulwark App —available now in the Apple and Google App stores.