Lifelong Republican drops nightmare news on Trump after conviction

Inside the Right with BTC & Tim Miller
31 May 202415:13

Summary

TLDRIn this Inside the Right episode, hosts Tim and TI Miller discuss the political ramifications of Donald Trump being convicted on all 34 felony counts. They explore whether this will rally Trump's base or negatively impact his support, considering the potential reactions of various voter groups, including low-engagement voters and college-educated Republicans. They also address the strategic implications of the timing, the impact on fundraising, and the moral issues raised by Republicans defending Trump. The conversation highlights the challenges for the Republican Party and the importance of respecting the American justice system.

Takeaways

  • 😲 Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 felony counts, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first president ever convicted.
  • πŸ“Š The conviction may negatively impact Trump's support, especially among low-engagement voters and college-educated Republicans.
  • πŸ’΅ Despite the conviction, Trump is expected to raise significant funds from his loyal supporters, potentially narrowing the financial gap with Joe Biden.
  • πŸ€” Some Republican officials are defending Trump, potentially harming their own political standings in swing states.
  • πŸ”„ The conviction has led to polarized reactions within the Republican Party, with some distancing themselves from Trump and others doubling down on their support.
  • πŸ“‰ The Republican Party may face challenges in appealing to moderates and independents if they continue to align closely with a convicted felon.
  • πŸ—£οΈ The conviction has sparked significant discussion about the integrity of the American justice system, with some Republicans undermining it and others defending its legitimacy.
  • βš–οΈ Prominent figures like Mo Brooks have publicly criticized Trump, highlighting the internal divide within the party over his legal troubles.
  • πŸ” The Bulwark plans to focus on highlighting the moral and political implications of Trump's conviction and holding Republicans accountable.
  • πŸ—³οΈ Efforts will be made to reach out to disaffected Republican voters and emphasize the importance of participating in the upcoming election, even if it means voting against Trump.

Q & A

  • What is the significance of Donald Trump being convicted on 34 felony counts?

    -The conviction on 34 felony counts is a significant event as it marks the first time a former U.S. president has faced such a situation. It could have substantial implications for his political future and the perception of his supporters and critics alike.

  • What does the speaker believe will be the impact of the conviction on low engagement voters?

    -The speaker believes that the conviction might impact low engagement voters who primarily receive news from social media. They may not be fully aware of the details but will likely be influenced by the fact that a former president has been convicted.

  • How does the conviction affect the group of voters that Joe Biden is currently struggling with?

    -The conviction could potentially sway the group of voters that Joe Biden is struggling with, as they might not be closely following the news and could be influenced by the high-profile nature of Trump's conviction.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the impact of the conviction on 'softer Republicans' or college-educated Republicans?

    -The speaker suggests that the conviction will likely hurt Trump with 'softer Republicans' and college-educated Republicans, as they are more engaged and familiar with the trial's merits, and may not want a felon to be president.

  • How does the timing of the conviction affect Donald Trump's political prospects?

    -The timing of the conviction, four days before the Republican convention, is particularly damaging for Trump. It adds pressure and urgency to the situation, potentially affecting his support within the party.

  • What is the potential strategic impact of the conviction on Donald Trump's campaign?

    -Strategically, the conviction could cause Trump to act erratically, which might further alienate moderate voters and could negatively impact his campaign's overall strategy.

  • How does the speaker view the immediate reaction of Trump's supporters and some Republican officials?

    -The speaker sees the immediate reaction of Trump's supporters and some Republican officials as an attempt to rally around Trump despite the conviction, which they view as a short-sighted and potentially damaging move.

  • What does the speaker predict regarding the financial impact of the conviction on Trump's campaign?

    -The speaker predicts that the conviction will help Trump raise money, as it could motivate his base to donate more actively to his campaign.

  • What is the speaker's view on the broader implications of the conviction for the Republican Party?

    -The speaker believes the conviction and the subsequent reactions from Republican officials could be damaging for the party, as it may alienate moderate voters and further divide the party.

  • How does the speaker respond to the idea that the conviction might lead to a 'rally around the flag' effect for Trump?

    -The speaker disagrees with the idea of a 'rally around the flag' effect, arguing that the conviction is a significant negative for Trump and is unlikely to inspire widespread support beyond his most ardent followers.

  • What actions does the speaker suggest will be taken by The Bulwark in response to the conviction?

    -The speaker suggests that The Bulwark will use its platform to clearly communicate the implications of the conviction, hold Republicans accountable, and work to persuade disaffected Republican voters not to support Trump.

Outlines

00:00

πŸ“’ Trump's Conviction and Its Political Impact

The video script discusses the conviction of Donald Trump on 34 felony counts and debates whether this will lead to a rally around the flag effect or negatively impact him. The speakers express relief at the accountability and predict potential negative outcomes, such as the impact on low-engagement voters and college-educated Republicans. They suggest that the timing of the conviction, just before the Republican convention, will be detrimental to Trump's political standing and could lead to internal party conflicts.

05:01

πŸ” Republican Reactions and the Threat to Democracy

This paragraph delves into the reactions of various Republicans to Trump's conviction. It highlights the divide within the party, with some attempting to distance themselves from Trump's legal troubles and others fiercely defending him. The script criticizes those undermining the American justice system and calls out the moral depravity of continuing to support a convicted felon. It also points out the potential long-term damage to the Republican party's image and the dangerous rhetoric that could erode public trust in democratic institutions.

10:03

🚨 Strategy and Messaging Post-Trump Conviction

The speakers outline their strategy and messaging following Trump's conviction. They plan to use their credibility as former Republicans to emphasize the importance of the American justice system and to counteract the narrative that the conviction is illegitimate. The paragraph discusses the importance of speaking clearly to the public about the nature of the threat posed by Trump and his supporters. It also mentions the intention to engage with Republican voters who may be disaffected by the conviction, aiming to understand and communicate their concerns effectively.

15:04

🎡 Conclusion and Call to Action

The final paragraph of the script is a musical interlude, indicated by the '[Music]' notation. It serves as a conclusion to the preceding discussion and possibly as a transition to further content, although no specific details are provided within this element of the script.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Convicted felon

A convicted felon is a person who has been found guilty of a felony, which is a serious crime. In the context of the video, this term is used to describe Donald Trump's situation after being found guilty on all 34 felony counts. The conviction is a central theme of the video, indicating a significant development in Trump's political career and its potential impact on his support base and the Republican Party.

πŸ’‘Rally around the flag effect

The 'rally around the flag effect' is a political phenomenon where people come together in support of their nation's leadership during times of crisis or challenge. The video discusses whether Trump's conviction might lead to such an effect, galvanizing his supporters. However, the speakers suggest that the conviction is more likely to have a negative impact on Trump's image and support.

πŸ’‘Republican convention

The Republican convention refers to the national political convention held by the Republican Party to nominate their candidate for the presidency. The script mentions that Trump's sentencing is scheduled four days before the convention, implying that the timing of the conviction could significantly affect the convention's proceedings and the party's strategy.

πŸ’‘Softer Republicans

In the video, 'softer Republicans' refers to moderate or less extreme members of the Republican Party, often characterized by being college-educated and more politically engaged. The discussion suggests that Trump's conviction may alienate this group, as they are more likely to be influenced by the legal and ethical implications of his actions.

πŸ’‘Strategically speaking

This phrase is used in the video to introduce a strategic or tactical perspective on the situation. It implies an analysis of the potential political moves and counter-moves that could result from Trump's conviction, such as how it might affect his campaign strategy or the Republican Party's approach to the upcoming election.

πŸ’‘Maga acolytes

The term 'Maga acolytes' is used in the script to describe the staunch supporters of Trump, particularly those who are loyal to the 'Make America Great Again' slogan associated with his presidency. The video suggests that despite the conviction, this group is likely to continue supporting Trump, illustrating the depth of their allegiance.

πŸ’‘Litmus test

A 'litmus test' is a way of determining the strength or purity of a particular view or belief by subjecting it to a critical test. In the context of the video, it refers to the conviction being a test for Republican officials' loyalty to Trump. The script describes how quickly aligning with a convicted felon could be politically damaging, especially in the context of an election.

πŸ’‘Undermining the American justice system

The script accuses certain Republicans of undermining the American justice system by questioning the legitimacy of Trump's conviction. This is portrayed as a dangerous tactic that not only threatens the rule of law but also erodes public trust in the institutions that uphold it.

πŸ’‘Banana Republic

The term 'Banana Republic' is used metaphorically in the video to describe a situation where the rule of law is subverted by political whims, often leading to instability and corruption. It is mentioned in the context of Republicans labeling the conviction as illegitimate, suggesting a disregard for due process and the potential for political chaos.

πŸ’‘The Bullwork

The Bullwork is a YouTube channel mentioned in the video, which appears to be a platform for conservative voices critical of Trump. It is highlighted as a source of clear and credible commentary on the conviction and its implications, aiming to provide an alternative perspective to the mainstream Republican narrative.

Highlights

Donald Trump convicted on all 34 felony counts.

The impact of Trump's conviction on his political future is uncertain but likely negative.

The conviction is expected to hurt Trump with low-engagement voters who are not closely following the news.

Trump's conviction could also negatively affect college-educated Republicans and 'softer' Republicans.

Despite his conviction, Trump's core supporters, the 'Maga acolytes,' will likely continue to support him.

Republican officials are quickly aligning themselves with Trump, despite his conviction, which may harm their chances in elections.

Trump's conviction might help him raise more money for his campaign, narrowing the financial gap between him and Biden.

Larry Hogan, a moderate Republican, urged respect for the verdict, highlighting the division within the Republican Party.

Mo Brooks, a far-right Republican, called on Trump to drop out, showing that even staunch conservatives see the conviction as a problem.

The political implications of Trump's conviction are significant, with potential long-term impacts on the Republican Party.

Republican officials defending Trump are undermining the American justice system, causing potential long-term damage.

The rhetoric from Republican leaders calling the conviction illegitimate is seen as dangerous and undermining public trust in the legal system.

The Bulwark aims to raise awareness about the importance of respecting the justice system and the dangers of undermining it.

The Bulwark will focus on highlighting the internal divisions within the Republican Party and the political consequences of supporting Trump.

Efforts are being made to find regular voters who are disaffected by Trump's conviction to share their perspectives.

The Bulwark's strategy includes using credible messengers to reach key voters and emphasize the importance of rejecting Trump.

Transcripts

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this is inside the right so Tim we've

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got big news here Donald Trump convicted

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on all 34 felony counts this is inside

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the right so the obvious question here

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do you think this will have some massive

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rally around the flag effect for Trump

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or will the net effect of this

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conviction be negative for him yeah

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first I just want to say hell yeah and

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cheers you know it's been a long time

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coming uh we get some accountability for

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this guy um you know been fighting this

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guy for a long time now so uh what um

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what is the impact going to be you know

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we will not know for sure for sure until

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we get more data but let's just be real

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here being a convicted felon 34 counts

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having to be sentenced four days before

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the Republican convention this is not

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good for Donald Trump this is a big

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problem for him it's a problem for him

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across a couple of vectors number one

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we've talked about this the group that

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is the that that Joe Biden is struggling

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with the most right now are people that

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just aren't paying that close of

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attention you know there are people that

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if you just that don't get their news

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from cable or from shows like this or

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from or from the newspaper they're

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getting just social media inputs and you

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know is it gonna have an impact on those

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people to to hear that Donald Trump has

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now been unanimously convicted of

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business fraud of of defrauding um the

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country with lies about his affair I I I

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just you have to think that it will

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impact some of them will impact all of

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them you know or there's some people out

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there that might come to Trump's defense

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sure like you know this isn't a 100 to

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zero thing but on balance I think that

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if you're just looking at the core

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groups um of people the people that have

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you know low engagement this is going to

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break through the first time a

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president's ever been convicted if they

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don't they might not know the day-to-day

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of what everything that's going on in in

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Gaza everything that's going on in these

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trials they might not know judge maran's

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name but they're going to know he was

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convicted that's going to matter and

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then the other group that we talk about

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a lot these softer Republicans the

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college educated Republican types the

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Nikki Haley types um you know they they

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are more engaged so they're more

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familiar with the merits of the trial uh

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but you know there's a certain

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percentage of them that are they're

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conscientious you know it's like you

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you've got a lot of let's stereotype a

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little bit you a lot of people like show

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up to their kids Schoolboard meet you

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know what I mean that they got a we got

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a lot of class moms you know and a lot

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of dads who are coaching or moms who are

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coaching and dads who are class dads

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right like like that's the type of

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person that this Nikki do they want a

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felon to be the president you know I I I

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you hear from them we hear from them in

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focus groups you never know what people

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are actually going to do until they do

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it like now happen it's like let's see

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right it's different to say

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hypothetically I would it would change

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my opinion but I I think if you look at

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both of those groups on the balance it's

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going to hurt Donald Trump with both of

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them how much you know we'll see um but

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and then strategically speaking I think

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it's going to hurt him when you look at

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the calendar and I and I also think it's

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going to cause him to go insane and so I

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think across all three of those points

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even more insane than he already was um

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so across all three of those points I

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think it's definitely a huge negative

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for him politically I I I I tend to

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agree with all of that and I would say

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that the one group obviously who

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wouldn't fall into that bucket is the

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Trump fans and those are the people you

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know the Maga acolytes and those are the

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people who are going to you know rally

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around his side regardless and you know

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in the immediate aftermath of this

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verdict we saw those people uh those

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very Republican officials Trot

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themselves out on Twitter on TV

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basically to Kiss the Ring um do you

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think that those people you know all of

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and and it and it was just about the

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entirety of the Republican Party almost

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like this was the litmus test now right

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it during the trial it was how many how

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many of these people can dress like

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Donald Trump and show up behind him to

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do his bidding you know in a in an

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effort to circumvent the gag order on

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his behalf now it's how many of these

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Republican officials can go on Twitter

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go on TV and basically uh breathlessly

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defend the guy so do you think that

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they're hanging themselves here by so

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quickly aligning themselves with a

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convicted felon ahead of an ction where

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they're going to need moderates to win

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and being a convicted felon isn't going

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to R down to their benefit yeah some of

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them are and some of these swing States

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and you see a lot of these Republican

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senators in the swing states are doing

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worse than Trump really because they're

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getting kind of the worst of Both Worlds

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some of the Trump voters don't trust

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them and then the Democrats Independence

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look at them they're like you seem crazy

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like you're all the way with Trump you

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know so they're they're kind of in a

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sour spot so I do think for certain

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people it'll hurt them um I do think you

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know just in interest of fairness like

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it is going to help Trump raise money

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and that's just reality right so so you

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know Trump there's a huge money gap

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between Biden and Trump so Trump will be

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able to narrow that that's the one I

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hate to even call it a silver lining but

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that's the one you know positive that

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that Will trump will happen you see

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these people on Twitter these

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conservatives who are like you know now

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I'm going to crawl over glass for Trump

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I saw that for three people it's like

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sorry bud you can craw over glass if you

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want but you still have one vote one

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vote is one you know like you can by way

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anybody anybody who's claiming that they

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were gonna crawl over glass probably

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wasn't too on the fence beforehand

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exactly exactly so you know someone hold

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their nose and votes for Joe Biden and

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you crawl overg glass and use your

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bloody fingers to vote for Trump it's

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still one to one you know it doesn't

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really matter you don't get points for

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for bonus but right uh one example just

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to show you how just how disastrous this

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is for Republicans for the tiny group of

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Republicans who are responsible in

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trying to navigate this sorts of thing

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and to show how much of a litness test

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it is I don't know if you saw this

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Governor Larry Hogan former governor of

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Maryland now running for Senate um he's

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he's probably you know the most moderate

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the of the you know Republicans out

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there these days running for Senate so

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he put out a responsible normal

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statement regardless of the result I

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urge all Americans to respect the

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verdict in the legal process Etc Chris

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levita the campaign manager for Trump

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quotes tweets that respes with you just

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ended your Camp not only are some of

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these Republicans you know trying to

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Curry favor with him by sucking up with

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to him today but but the Trump campaign

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is wielding this like a sword they are

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making this a lus test you know they're

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they're saying you are not welcome here

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remember the old uh what was the thing

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that Nikki haey people put on shirts you

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know permanently barred that's like like

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they're out there saying if you just

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think we should just respect the justice

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system then you're barred you're not

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you're not you're not welcome here um I

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I think that's really telling about the

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state of the party and um I think that's

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going to be damaging both for Trump and

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for Hogan right like that's bad for both

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sides right because the Hogan people are

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like you you know what I mean it's

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a it's a two-way um where where they are

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um you know they're they're alienating

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you know the people on each side of that

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that of that dividing line within the

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party totally agree now surprisingly

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there was you know kind of aligned with

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Larry Hogans but even further uh even

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further in the other direction Mo Brooks

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a republican from Alabama tweeted at

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real Donald Trump guilty of 34 felonies

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per jury of 12 random citizens none

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sought job GOP faces Choice USA future

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at stake keep Trump his nominee and

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Gamble USA's future or replace Trump

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with a good character nominee and beat

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the stew out of Biden so first of all

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after what feels like a lifetime of

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people telling Biden to drop out every

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time he breathes the wrong way it's kind

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of like uh feels like we're in a

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parallel universe here to see someone

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actually call on Donald Trump to to to

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drop out um even though the equivalen

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here here is like Joe Biden misplaces a

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modifier and they call on him to drop

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out and then Donald Trump it takes 34

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felony counts convicted of 34 felony

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counts to actually get the first tweet

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here but do you think that this kind of

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thing actually has

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legs well I I don't know if it has legs

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in a s it'll get him to drop out but I

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think it's very telling and important

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because Mo Brooks first good on you Mo

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Brooks um Mo Brooks was never my cup of

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tea in the Republican side he was always

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a tea party farri Republican he was

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magga frankly um and then Trump he and

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Trump had a falling out over you know at

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the Post January 6 Fallout Bo Brooks was

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pretty sympathetic to January 6 frankly

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it was like in the aftermath of but um

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that they had a fall out um but it's

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interesting because it's like if

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somebody like Mo Brooks a Far Far Right

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fire breathing Conservative Republican

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can look at this and just with Clear

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Eyes say nope you're a felon this is how

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the system works we should trust the

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system then I to me I think that you can

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use that as a cudgel to push back

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against the Marco root all these you

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know succubuses know these you know

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cowards right that you know no better

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but are but are making these BS

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arguments it's like no look Mo Brooks is

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conservative he knows that this was

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legit and um and and I think that is a

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an important validator you know when

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kind of go making making arguments about

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this going forward and so I'm I'm glad

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he put that out there now we've spoken

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here about the political implications

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but what about the moral depravity on

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display with these Republicans who kind

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of are beside themselves sprinting to

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coddle someone who is now a convicted

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felon like there it seems to me that

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there's there's nothing he can't do

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really to lose support from these people

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I mean you know we've seen that on

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display before but now this is another

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level I mean convicted on all 34 counts

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to Mo Brooks point of a jury of his

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peers who didn't want to be there yeah I

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actually think it's even worse than that

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Ryan as far as the depravity because not

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only are they going to his defense but

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they are to a person

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undermining the American justice system

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turning people against it you know

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trying to convince people that we should

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tear the whole system down I mean it's

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like Civil War type rhetoric out there

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from you know I've been watching Fox n

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Gingrich uh but but sitting members Greg

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Abbott I I saw called this a Banana

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Republic Mike Johnson the Speaker of the

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House who I've praised a couple times

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for doing the right thing on Ukraine um

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across the board these Republican

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politicians out there and the surrogates

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saying um that this is illegitimate that

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this is a Banana Republic uh there is a

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congressman from Georgia Mike Collins

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who is out there saying that Republican

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Das and AGS now need to start indicting

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Democrats and like this is very

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dangerous stuff it's a powder keg it is

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undermining the confidence in our system

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and it's also I I just think you know

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really shameful BS you know to hear

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things like I mentioned nud earlier I

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was watching nud say that this is the

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most corrupt system uh that's ever been

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put in place in the America in American

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history it's like have you talked to a

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black person you know like do you

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remember slavery like do you remember

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Jim Crow South right like are you

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kidding me like like you you know

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snowflakes like get one trial go against

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you and now you're trying to tear the

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whole country down when we had decades

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upon Decades of systematic repression of

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people based on their race based on

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their religion like like so it's really

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shameful and and I think it's dangerous

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and and I hope that you know it's kind

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of easy I hope the Democrats do both

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it's easy to dunk on Trump dunk on him

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make fun of him I'm all for it but I

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hope that like they drive home that

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message because I think that's a good

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political message too I don't think my

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old people that those Nikki Al folks

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they don't they're not anarchists okay

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like they might you know some of them

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might be able to hold their nose M for

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Trump because of whatever Israel or

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Economic Policy whatever their main

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issue is but they don't want to turn

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turn the whole system down because one

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guys having a temper tantrum there's not

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a whole lot of overlap um between Wall

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Street readers and people who want to

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burn the government down yeah right

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exactly like they've got mutual funds

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you know all right they got they've got

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returns they got college funds that they

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you know they got College they got to

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pay for so anyway um I I think that it's

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a good political message in addition it

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to being really really disgusting and

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let's finish off with this and I want

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you to to walk us through a little bit

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of what you guys are going to do as the

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as we continue to build it up so uh

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what's going to be your F your takeaway

12:06

here uh with regard to this uh this

12:09

conviction yeah um well you know we're

12:12

GNA have a lot and we have like you do

12:13

George Conway has come on to the B

12:15

YouTube feed he's been talking about the

12:16

legal side of this he's pretty convinced

12:18

there's going to be actual jail time

12:20

here we're bringing on Adam kinzinger

12:22

former congressman who voted to impeach

12:23

Republican Congressman who's going to be

12:25

on the feed a lot this week too or in

12:26

the coming weeks he's going to be on for

12:28

this election cycle and to us you know

12:30

look um I I think that we have an

12:33

ability to speak clearly to people about

12:36

the nature of the threat without having

12:38

to worry about you know doing this thing

12:40

AP style you know doing this thing you

12:42

know having to having to play it down

12:44

the middle and be reporting I mean I I

12:45

think that we can really raise the

12:47

salience on just how outrageous it is

12:50

because we have the credibility since we

12:52

came from the right you know uh to to

12:55

say look we you know we share some of

12:58

your views about various ideological

13:00

issues but we know the difference

13:02

between right and wrong we respect the

13:04

American justice system part of the

13:06

reason why we Republicans in the first

13:07

place because we think that America has

13:09

a good system that we should be

13:10

protecting and defending not tearing

13:12

down right and so I think that is a

13:14

message that that we're going to

13:16

continue um to carry and and I think

13:18

that we're going to continue to hold

13:19

these Republicans feet to the fire the

13:20

family fight you know you you we can do

13:22

it as as good as anybody since you know

13:25

the family feuds are a little bit more

13:26

intense and so you know I think that's

13:27

going to be our main focus and then you

13:29

know a lot of my colleagues are doing

13:31

the Republican voters against Trump

13:33

project my colleague Sarah Longwell runs

13:35

that and I think that is trying to

13:37

figure out um they're going to go out

13:39

with the focus groups and go out and

13:41

talk to people regular rep people that

13:43

voted for Trump and and find voters

13:45

voted for Trump to put in their own

13:47

words what pisses them off about this

13:49

you know because it's important to have

13:51

those Messengers are going to be more

13:52

credible at the key voters like finding

13:54

people you know who speak like regular

13:57

Americans talking about why they're

13:59

upset with it rather than you know

14:00

having to be kind of pundit pundit class

14:02

talking points which sometimes a lot of

14:04

these swing voters tune out because just

14:05

like wah wah wah you know um so th those

14:08

are kind of the main efforts that we're

14:10

going to be looking at over the next few

14:11

weeks well look I think that's

14:12

especially important because as you

14:14

alluded to I mean you guys are

14:15

Republicans former Republicans

14:17

Independents it's going to be a lot

14:18

easier for you to make that pitch to

14:20

these disaffected Republican voters or

14:22

former Republican voters former Trump

14:24

voters even than it will for someone

14:26

like me you know a a communist Marxist

14:29

Democrat a radical leftist to in weho to

14:33

make that to make that exact case so um

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you know that's why I'm pushing so hard

14:38

to to make sure that folks who are

14:39

watching right now if you want to build

14:40

up good U media sources good media

14:42

Outlets the bull workk is exactly that

14:44

and it will help give that permission

14:46

structure to those Republicans former

14:48

Republicans to make sure to get out and

14:50

you know not just not vote for Donald

14:51

Trump but not sit on the couch on

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November 5th which is equally as

14:55

important so with that said again please

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make sure to subscribe to the bull

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