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Skip NavigationThe New RepublicThe New RepublicLATESTBREAKING NEWSPOLITICSCLIMATECULTUREMAGAZINENEWSLETTERSPODCASTSGAMESThe New Republic The New RepublicPodcasts HomepageThe New RepublicThe New RepublicLATESTBREAKING NEWSPOLITICSCLIMATECULTUREMAGAZINENEWSLETTERSPODCASTSGAMESThe New Republic The New Republic Podcasts HomepageThe Daily Blast with Greg Sargent/October 24, 2024PODCASTHarris’s Harsh Takedown of Trump over “Hitler” Bombshell Hits the MarkAs Trump’s former chief of staff reveals shocking details about his dictatorial intentions, the Wisconsin Democratic Party chair explains how this could give Kamala Harris a way to win the election.Kenny Holston/Pool/Getty ImagesVice President Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C., on July 25Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff John Kelly just revealed that he believes Trump will rule as a dictator and a fascist—and that he mused aloud about having his generals function as Hitler’s generals did. Kamala Harris jumped on this news to highlight the dire threat posed by a second Trump term. Can Harris translate this bombshell into a strong closing message in swing states that will decide this election? We talked to Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, who walks us through what Harris must do to win the state—and what a closing argument about the dangers posed by Trump might accomplish. Listen to this episode here. A transcript is here.                                                                       The Daily Blast with Greg SargentTNR’s Greg Sargent takes a critical look at the day’s political news and the stories leading NewRepublic.com, and speaks to leading journalists and newsmakers. Read More: Podcast, Politics, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Daily BlastBreaking News“Atrocious”JD Vance Warns Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to Shut up and Obey TrumpEllie Quinlan Houghtaling“Atrocious”Ellie Quinlan HoughtalingJD Vance Warns Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to Shut up and Obey Trump:100:Republicans Happily Roll Over as Trump Declares Himself KingEdith Olmsted:100:Edith OlmstedRepublicans Happily Roll Over as Trump Declares Himself King🌊 Trump Declares Himself King as He Kills Congestion Pricing in New YorkHafiz Rashid🌊 Hafiz RashidTrump Declares Himself King as He Kills Congestion Pricing in New YorkLatest From PodcastPODCASTTranscript: Stephen Miller Rages on CNN as Musk’s DOGE Lie ImplodesThe Daily Blast with Greg SargentPODCASTThe Daily Blast with Greg SargentTranscript: Stephen Miller Rages on CNN as Musk’s DOGE Lie ImplodesPODCASTStephen Miller Rages at CNN Host as Musk’s Latest DOGE Fiasco ImplodesThe Daily Blast with Greg SargentPODCASTThe Daily Blast with Greg SargentStephen Miller Rages at CNN Host as Musk’s Latest DOGE Fiasco ImplodesBREAKING NEWS POLITICS CLIMATE CULTURE MAGAZINE PODCASTS GAMESEventsTravelBookstoreDonateAdvertiseFAQPressJobsSubmissionsSubscribe to The New RepublicSign Up for Our Newsletters Terms and ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie SettingsCopyright 2025 © The New Republic. All rights reserved.









Before Trump was first elected, he boasted that he would surround himself with "the best and most serious people." Fast forward to today and nearly half of his former cabinet members won't endorse him again. It's good to know there are some R's that actually do put country over party. We can only hope that there are enough of them who feel the same way.