Bill Kristol: This Is So Third World

In this episode of The Bulwark Podcast, Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss the recent firing of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics by Trump after a report showed a slowing economy, raising concerns about authoritarianism and the manipulation of economic data. They explore the implications of this action on government institutions, economic trust, and the potential for political corruption, also touching on the Texas redistricting controversy, Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to a minimum-security prison, and Jeanine Pirro's confirmation as U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. The conversation also covers the Democrats' response to these issues, including Cory Booker's stance against bipartisan deals with Republicans, and concludes with a discussion on the importance of addressing Trump's corruption and maintaining the rule of law.