Bill Kristol and Ro Khanna: Two Governments Acting with Impunity

Bill Kristol and Ro Khanna: Two Governments Acting with Impunity

From The Bulwark Daily by The Bulwark

July 13, 2026 · 1h 3m

About this episode

Bill Kristol and Rep. Ro Khanna discuss the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration and the violence in the West Bank.

The Trump administration is going full speed ahead on its authoritarian project to intimidate the media and the business world—and to gun people down in the streets. And in Israel, Netanyahu is allowing settler militias to run amok in the West Bank, killing Palestinians and destroying their villages and property. Rep. Khanna joins Tim to describe his own personal encounter with the private armed groups near Hebron. Plus, the mixed legacy of Lindsey Graham, Trump is trying to pretend he didn't sign a deal giving Iran management of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Dems have a real chance to weaken Todd Blanche and the whole administration. Bill Kristol and Rep. Ro Khanna join Tim Miller. Show notes: Monday's "Morning Shots" Bill's "Bulwark on Sunday" with Sarah NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad

People in this episode

Host: Tim Miller

Guests: Bill Kristol, Ro Khanna

Topics covered

  • authoritarianism
  • media intimidation
  • settler violence
  • political commentary
  • U.S. foreign policy
  • Iran deal
  • Democratic strategy

Keywords

  • Trump administration
  • authoritarianism
  • settler militias
  • West Bank
  • Iran deal
  • Ro Khanna
  • Bill Kristol
  • Todd Blanche
  • media intimidation

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump administration, Netanyahu, Iran, Todd Blanche

Places: West Bank, Hebron

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