21 Dec 2025
1h 12m

Rahm Emanuel is Not NOT Running for President

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Tommy Vietor interviews Rahm Emanuel, former White House Chief of Staff, about a range of topics including the 2024 election, the Democratic Party's brand, and foreign policy issues related to Israel, Iran, and China. Emanuel shares his perspectives on why the Democrats lost in 2024, emphasizing the need to connect with middle-class values and avoid getting caught up in cultural issues. He also discusses potential policy changes towards Israel, the strategic situation in the Middle East, and the importance of maintaining a strong U.S. presence in the Indo-Pacific region to counter China. Emanuel reflects on early Obama-era counterterrorism policies and their long-term effects.

Outlines

Part 1: Election Autopsy, Strategy

Part 2: Party Brand, Economy, Institutions

Part 3: Israel, Middle East Policy

Part 4: Pacific Relations, Global Security

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