Bo and Noah discuss their recent essays, ‘The Ruin of Conservatism’ and ‘The trouble with Trump’s deportations’. They consider to what extent Donald Trump’s character is a political liability, damaging conservatism at home and abroad. They then turn to his immigration policy, which looks unlikely to deliver what supporters hope for.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:32 Critique of Donald Trump
01:30 Trump’s Immigration Policies
05:16 Trump’s Character and Behavior
09:58 Trump’s Greenland Proposal
17:12 Impact on US and Global Politics
19:13 Trump’s Influence on Conservatism
35:24 Immigration Under Trump vs. Biden
39:12 Analyzing Immigration Trends Under Trump
39:52 Economic Factors Influencing Illegal Immigration
40:45 The Inefficiency of ICE Crackdowns
43:32 Trump’s Deportation Numbers Compared to Obama and Biden
47:14 The Case for E-Verify
49:21 Business Lobby Influence on Immigration Policy
53:53 Challenges and Arguments Against Mass Deportation
01:02:31 Cultural and Political Implications of Immigration Policies
01:11:04 Concluding Thoughts on Immigration and Trump
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