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Trump's Reflecting Pool Guy Looks like a Cartoon Mobster

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By Jonathan V. Last Verified, Sonny Bunch Verified
| The Bulwark Verified
JVL and Sonny Bunch take on the bizarre saga of Washington’s algae-filled Reflecting Pool and John Cafaro the Trump-connected donor who landed the contract to fix it. Plus, an unexpected detour into wrestling history, Paul Bearer, and why this whole scandal feels more like a cartoon than real life. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.
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JD Vance. Ross Douthat. 'Nuff Said.

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By Jonathan V. Last Verified, Sarah Longwell
| The Bulwark Verified
The Iran war deal is falling apart (already). Israel is turning on Trump. And the two most insipid trad-Cath poasters in America are podcasting together again. Plus: JVL (finally) explains his disdain for the NYT’s DEI Trump apologist. Hit the like button ❤️ and come to the comments so JVL doesn’t get all needy. show notes: The Secret Podcast with JVL and Sarah is exclusively for members of Bulwark+.
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Receipts Live: Convicted Grifters from SBF to Elizabeth Holmes Are Betting on Trump

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By Catherine Rampell Verified, Jonathan V. Last Verified
| The Bulwark Verified
JVL and Catherine Rampell take on the bizarre saga of Trump’s Reflecting Pool contractor, the strange new world where convicted fraudsters are lining up for MAGA pardons, and the MAHA crusade against blue M&M’s—all while Trump’s Iran ceasefire claims leave markets shrugging and investors wondering what, if anything, still matters. As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.
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