Republicans KNOW Trump will destroy democracy — and they don't care.

Marc Elias sits down with Tim Miller of The Bulwark to find out why.

Tim Miller went from running Jeb Bush' presidential campaign to becoming one of the most prominent voices defending

democracy against Trump's authoritarian project. In this conversation, he pulls no punches on what he's witnessed from inside the Republican Party — and why so many elites are choosing to stay silent

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00:00 Introduction

00:43 The Political Journey: From Jeb Bush to the Current Coalition

04:19 The Real Reason Republican Elites Still Support Trump

06:41 Is the Authoritarian Project Specific to One Leader?

08:31 The Durability of the Pro-Democracy Alignment

12:32 Why Former Republicans Find Common Ground with the Left

16:53 Winning Strategies for Democrats in the 2026 Elections

20:24 Critical Geographic and Demographic Shifts Underway

23:34 Strategies for Making Voter Realignments Permanent

26:11 Ending the Normalization of Political Chaos in Media

29:05 The Evolving Role of Independent Media

32:14 Can the Pre-Trump Republican Party Ever Return?

35:28 Major Risks Facing the Integrity of Future Elections

39:15 Maintaining Resilience in a Highly Polarized Environment

42:40 Guidance for the Next Generation of Political Leaders

46:15 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow the Discussion

Republicans Know Trump Will Destroy Democracy — And Don't Care | Tim Miller