Bill Kristol on Trump’s “Authoritarian Vision” for a Second Term | Amanpour and Company

Both President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have managed to clinch their party’s nominations, although Americans across the country will continue to take part in the primary process until the final contests in June. As the presidential race heats up, former long-time Republican Bill Kristol warns of the dangers of a second Trump term. He joins Walter Isaacson to discuss what’s on the line.
Originally aired on March 13, 2024
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[@vickyhardina4865]

I don't want to live in a dictatorship

[@marymccluer1630]

Me, neither!!!

[@donnawalney1331]

You, me & at least 80 million other Americans. The problem is the electoral college. Democrats have won the popular vote in the last 7 out of 8 general elections. The electoral college gives an unfair advantage to the minority.

[@euroschmau]

I sure hope more than 80 million people in the USA don't want to live in a dictatorship@@donnawalney1331

[@WayneLeng]

You may have to move. I moved out of the U.S., long before it was in danger of losing it's democracy.

[@donnawalney1331]

@@WayneLeng You may be right. We’ve actually been discussing that possibility. Our son is a first year college student & I care for my elderly parents so it’s a bit complicated.

[@julielevasseur7391]

Joe cares about the country. Donald cares about himself.

[@billycloudy9078]

Yep you got it!!

[@deanne9266]

He also only cares about Power, $ and Putin. Kompromat

[@surlypiratewench1969]

@@deanne9266get out 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼🇷🇺💩

[@buzoff4642]

He's a narcissist, having a stereotypical narcissist snit - "I win, or I through the whole game to the floor and stomp on it." Narcissism: perpetual 2 year old.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

How do you Dems get your news?

[@christianswain4884]

The Republican party died when MAGA took over the RNC. March 20, 1854 - March 8th, 2024. RIP! It has been replaced by the new MAGA party. Only MAGA and Democrat are viable options in November. Any vote not given to a Democrat is a vote for MAGA. Choose a future!

[@Lennybird91]

Respectfully, I think the Republican party died long, ago. Being generous I'd say during the Bush Years and the evolution of Fox News and Limbaugh, followed by the Tea Party. Like Dr. Frankenstein, the GOP made the monster that is Trump viable -- not the other way around.

[@onomatopoeia162003]

That faction was always there. Over time it just went by a different label.

[@MistyBurr]

lollllllllllll

[@ToddSullivanacrowsflying]

If you don’t know Bill Kristal, you won’t realize how amazing it is that he’s saying this, and how much he truly believes Trump is a true danger to the U.S.

[@davidfoster5906]

Bill Kristal has so much blood on his hands. In a way he holds some responsibility for the rise of the Magga movement .

[@traviscutler9912]

Trump didn't start any wars, how many thousands of American soldiers died as a result of this a******'s lies?!? Let alone the hundreds of thousands of other people, trillions of dollars that could have went to infrastructure, health care, education, even helping veterans that he helped injure. Where the f*** does this guy get off giving advice on anything other than being a total f****** monster?

[@Seekthetruth3000]

What danger?

[@littlejerryseinfeld4168]

@@Seekthetruth3000 i can name 10 things over the last month minimum, however if youre watching this video then I have to believe you're being willfully ignorant about it and im gomna be wasting my time. if you can explain how you somehow cant even think of any dangers by a guy whos been on a 50-60 year crime spree, and the only honest dollar hes made in his life was on his reality tv show that he continually shit himself on. I can give you 1 obvious danger, the guys cash poor and owes half a billion dollars in cash any day now. That's the definition of compromised. With all the dictators around the world who literally spent money at his properties to gain access, which is one of the reassons the classified documents he stole is a big deal. Some random Aussie billionaire who fundamentally isn't an enemy but overpaid maralago dues to the tune of like a million dollars over what a membership cost, multiple times over, was told nuclear information. The guy has no reason to know anything about nuclear submarines. If thats not dangerous behavior then i dont know what is

[@JRandaII]

@@davidfoster5906100%

[@maddeusdoggeus1]

Thank You for having the Integrity to Stand Up and Speak Out🫡 Semper Fi

[@SurprisedBuffalo-ug3rf]

Thank you, Mr Krystal

[@traviscutler9912]

Trump didn't start any wars, how many thousands of American soldiers died as a result of this a******'s lies?!? Let alone the hundreds of thousands of other people, trillions of dollars that could have went to infrastructure, health care, education, even helping veterans that he helped injure. Where the f*** does this guy get off giving advice on anything other than being a total f****** monster?

[@JRandaII]

He helped create the MAGAt base, so…

[@JRandaII]

@@SurprisedBuffalo-ug3rf*Kristol

[@joefarra4585]

@@JRandaIIyeah, definitely not our friend

[@live_free_or_perish]

Responsible Republicans need to take their party back from Trump.

[@brandonlyon8632]

We are so far beyond that wishful thinking, wringing hands doesn't change much.

[@buzoff4642]

That seat's occupied by "Centrist" Democrats.

[@THATBOISHAD]

That's an oxymoron

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Responsible Democrats need to deport every illegal.

[@mic2349]

The opposite is happening. The normal people in the Republican party are ostracized or pushed out.

[@humanbeing5300]

Bill Kristol is spot on and has the guts and integrity to call it like it is.

[@coreyham3753]

Yes Kristol is spot on about Chump. Just wish he also called out the many other wacko republicans like MTG, Johnson, Jordon, Cruz, Gaetz, and so many more.

[@humanbeing5300]

@@coreyham3753 those are all among the least intelligent members, lol

[@coreyham3753]

@@humanbeing5300 problem is that not much intelligence anywhere in the elected GOP members.

[@traviscutler9912]

Trump didn't start any wars, how many thousands of American soldiers died as a result of this a******'s lies?!? Let alone the hundreds of thousands of other people, trillions of dollars that could have went to infrastructure, health care, education, even helping veterans that he helped injure. Where the f*** does this guy get off giving advice on anything other than being a total f****** monster?

[@JRandaII]

Bill Kristol helped to create the MAGAt base. He has no credibility

[@GungaLaGunga]

"I am your retribution" Disgusting. Cult of personality demented madness.

[@hawleygriffin1800]

What that really means is "I am MY retribution." He needs to pretend his phony grievance is somehow linked to the people the move to a service economy has left behind. But Trump is only working for himself. The people who send him checks, aren't actually a consideration.

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[@DANMURITHI254]

Its very unfortunate that,the Land of the Free is under political siege from political demagogues and dimwits (Republicans). From the world view is really disturbing and upsetting. From Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@DANMURITHI254]

@@PatAudreyK We strongly believe on the will and desire of the American People like you, to defend the long standing democratic principles and national values/dignity. Trumpism is a dangerous toxin that's constantly tearing down the USA National and international image as a defender of democracy.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Thank you

[@kjmax68]

Thank you for your comment just glad that others see the flashing neon sign that is Trump!

[@DANMURITHI254]

@@kjmax68 Trumpism is Toxic

[@andrebutts1225]

And at this rate,they have no room to ever lecture any country as to what they have going on in their own country. Get your own house in order America.

[@williamwatterson8711]

I still can't figure out why anyone takes Trump seriously.

[@lim4275]

If you do figure it out, let me know what you come up with - because I can’t understand it either.

[@bobfrog4836]

It's Fox News, Newsmax....

[@mitchhaynes2516]

Racism; fear-mongering that their religion and white dominance is waning (it is). Or, they are of low intelligence and easily manipulated by incessant social media and Fox News misinformation that feeds their victimhood.

[@georgebush6002]

Because of self interest.

[@mariaangelova8275]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGatqnZrjM2brMUsi=UqCD4iI6Q1XUOM2- a fantastic YT video explaining why, by Frank Schaeffer.

[@Mkundera]

That was a great interview. Bill Kristol is a clear thinker.

[@Scapegrace74]

I doubt Milan Kundera would agree with that statement.

[@Mkundera]

@@Scapegrace74 Ha ha, maybe not. I miss Milan Kundera. He never visited the US or cared much about the US so I doubt he would have had much of an opinion about Bil Kristol either way.

[@Scapegrace74]

@@Mkundera Years ago, I read and enjoyed several of his novels. 📚 😃 Edit: typo.

[@richardkule9384]

Rarely finds a country he doesn't want to attack or invade.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

He is a loyal member of the swamp.

[@QuickThink688]

Great interview! Thank you Mr. Krystal for being nonpolitical and really putting light on the dangers to our Democracy with a second Trump term.

[@robertsmith5744]

HW Bush attacked the wrong country. W and DICK should still be in Prison.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JRandaII]

He helped create the MAGAt base, so…

[@boxingsense3459]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Non-political? Did you watch another interview and comment on the wrong one?

[@erinbrooks4149]

I really enjoy watching Amanpour and Co. I think its a very informative show which tries to see things in a balanced way. I am really glad that many news organizations are making it known what a danger Trump will be if he gets into the Whitehouse again!

[@AbandonedMines11]

I enjoy watching it, too. The only complaint I have is that in the TV listings, there is never given a synopsis of who the guests will be on a particular show or what topics will be discussed. Therefore, I don’t invest the time in watching the show because I don’t know what it’s going to be about. If I knew beforehand, then I could definitely choose whether or not I wanted to watch it. I don’t know why they don’t include a synopsis of each show in the TV listings!

[@jabbermocky4520]

Thank PBS. Ms. Amanpour has taken the place of the venerable Bill Moyers, quite competently. Moyers and Co. was an excellent news analysis program, as well. Christiane is one of the best journalists in the world. Free of obligations to sensation chasing for-profit media, she is truly independent. As journalists should be.

[@Scapegrace74]

It's mainstream media, corporate-controlled. It's a faint shadow of what it was decades ago. That they would give this warmonger their tacit approval way back when would have been inconceivable. It's more disgraceful than it is sad. The news is the worst part of what remains of PBS.

[@Scapegrace74]

It's mainstream media, corporate-controlled. It's a faint shadow of what it was decades ago, when it would have been inconceivable that they would give airspace to a neocon war monger like Kristol. In its present condition, PBS is a disgrace to its past.

[@jefroish]

Subscribe to their emailing list, you receive daily notification a few hours before the nightly show. @@AbandonedMines11

[@WJSpies]

Bill Kristol a long time Conservative's Conservative & Republican's Republican now touting for the Democratic ticket is a far cry from the Bill Kristol of before Trump came on the scene. It's an amazing turn in American politics. I respect Bill Kristol's point of view even when I don't agree with it 100%. Kristol is 100% correct here.

[@dianedelauri642]

Garland blew it should have charged right away 😢

[@marymccluer1630]

He really dragged his feet on this.

[@andrebutts1225]

Exactly my point! Garland was hesitant because he wasn’t dealing in the capacity of the law,but public opinion which should never be taken into consideration when laws have been broken if we’re being treated equally under the LAW. But Garland drug his feet because trump is white like he is. I can’t think of any other explanation.

[@loomspace]

Garland owes the American public and apology and a resignation letter.

[@g.hon.4645]

Garland can be infuriating. However, Garland's just not that type of personality. That's why he came up with Jack Smith. 😁

[@jenniferstone2975]

Independent counsel and a grand jury indicted Trump. Merrick Garland had a big task in purging the DOJ from the inside after Trump.

[@stevendaugherty4373]

Can't believe we have come to the point where we have to make an agrument as to why a dictator is bad.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Dems are failing

[@JosephHuether]

Kristol and Michael Moore will be voting for the same person in November. Pigs are flying!

[@buzoff4642]

Rs created this monster, and sane one now fear it.

[@danmorris8594]

​@@buzoff4642very true. I think Bill knows he is partially responsible

[@bryanmachin3738]

LOL!

[@Michaela1942]

OMG! I, a life long Social Democrat, agree with Bill Kristol! Wow! Who wouldda thought!

[@danmorris8594]

Bizzaro world

[@onomatopoeia162003]

aye. Somone who is for Social Democracy :) Or leans that way at least

[@justinlinnane8043]

Bill Crystal is a true American patriot !!

[@deborahboggs6040]

as Cheney quoted :sleepwalking toward dictatorship because no one hasbeen allowedto go as long as this one citizen has and not been charged yet[and] im referring to the DC trial and documents which are being delayed for some weird,odd reason

[@danmorris8594]

Garland has been an abysmal failure

[@armlovesmetal1036]

He was not yelling. Biden was speaking with passion and conviction.

[@user-xi7gz6sz4w]

MAGAs are never happy. They'll criticize Biden regardless of what he does.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

Too many stimulants.

[@armlovesmetal1036]

@@Seekthetruth3000 That would be Mr Sniffs a lot 45 with Adderall.

[@billcoleman4258]

No, he was yelling.

[@Babarudra]

Bill Kristol is a smart, articulate moderate voice that we need more of in these polarizing times.

[@Seekthetruth3000]

He is a loyal member of the swamp.

[@josephtemple1667]

If it was up to him, the U.S. would be invading Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Sorry bud but he is a deranged zioncon who shouldn't be taken seriously at all.

[@stevewise1656]

The mainstream media needs to do their job reporting on how insane Trump is and his plans for our country. The New York Times is definitely all in for Trump.

[@marymccluer1630]

A podcast called "On the Media" has been reporting a lot on this very issue: Trump says crazy stuff all the time, and the media "sanitizes" his words. That may make readers feel more comfortable, but it won't help them understand what a threat a second Trump term could pose.

[@andrebutts1225]

Bingo!!! The media could end this simply. I guess they have this notion that they’ll go untouched once the dictator is installed 😂. And the media should know they’re one of the first entities to get taken over once a dictator has been installed. Makes one really wonder.

[@bryanmachin3738]

I wouldn't go THAT far, but they aren't giving enough warnings, I agree!!

[@kjmax68]

Exactly right Bill - they don’t care - in the words of John Kelly - “God help us.”

[@Angie2343]

We have no kings or emperors here.

[@melt4769]

Let’s hope it stays that way.

[@Angie2343]

@@melt4769 On planet Mobius (from Sonic Underground) perhaps, but not here in the United States of America on planet Earth.

[@jabbermocky4520]

Well, Trump wants to change that AGAINST OUR WILL. He would love to choose a grand title for himself, like Most Holy Supreme Miraculous Perfect Ruler of All Humanity and Owner of All Real Estate.

[@Angie2343]

@@jabbermocky4520 We don't, DON'T, want that. EVER.

[@WayneLeng]

Yet!

[@humanbeing5300]

Amazing how many people fail to heed the lessons of history and support Trump. It clear as day to anyone with a firm grasp on history and politics the danger Trump poses. It's easy to understand his appeal however I am surprised by how many fail to see the wolf in sheeps clothing.

[@andrebutts1225]

They’re motivated by hatred. Pure and simple.

[@buzoff4642]

Both sides of the aisle ignored the well being of the public. Rs ran with the anger, even cultivated it.

[@andrebutts1225]

@@buzoff4642 hate and anger. It’s what they stand for. I don’t see the Dems carrying on like the republicans in no capacity.

[@kosmokritikos9299]

I fully agree with your comment up to "It's easy to understand his appeal". The man literally makes me ill every time I see him or hear him speak.

[@buzoff4642]

@@kosmokritikos9299 He's brought us to roaring laughter. Last time, we said, "You can't make this $*&^ up!", and "Do you remember what he did the last time [two months back] that had us laughing this hard?" No, we couldn't, because he's just one fiasco after another.

[@judimarcin6591]

Watching in horror from the North (🇨🇦)We certainly have problems in govt politics but WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPENED TO “GQP” ? WHY CANT YOU GET RID OF TRUMP??

[@duroxkilo]

they weren't able to win the popular vote (like how presidents are elected in all other democracies) for a number of elections and at local levels they've needed to work the maps and laws for quite some time in order to maintain power... they've managed to become a shrinking minority so it was only natural to pivot towards a mentality of 'minority rule'. they've found a guy who has managed to collect contributions even after consecutive election cycles of losing, they've now got a rewards-system that doesn't require results, as long as they keep saying what needs to be heard they don't actually need to work. i think that's a big part of 'what the hell has happened' w/ the gop

[@Bastien-tr1xy]

A huge part of their strategy for decades has been finding ways to underfund and restrict access to education because less educated people are more likely to vote conservative. Add to that decades of conservative cable news disinformation, fear mongering, internet propaganda and misinformation, etc. Our democracy is crumbling because a third of the country can't think critically and has been spoon fed lies and fear.

[@billcoleman4258]

Why can’t you get rid of Justin? Sophie did!

[@judimarcin6591]

@@billcoleman4258 As I said -we have our own problems for certain - I don’t support “getting rid” of Trudeau- I DO HOWEVER- hope for Trumps demise

[@mikeriley3938]

Trump really wants to be like Suddam Hussein. Good grief!

[@awakeningwithsusan9546]

They are breaking the systems to show that they need them to fix it.

[@nonya.bizness]

the solution for a flawed democracy is MORE and BETTER democracy. they are breaking the systems to break democracy, to set the stage for authoritarianism.

[@QuickThink688]

I agree, but I think its more that they break the systems so they can "replace" them instead of "fix" them. I wish they were that patriotic. Thank you for your comment. 🤔

[@jabbermocky4520]

I have said, from the start, that Trump is the boss of a demolition squad. He builds nothing. His sole claim to greatness is putting his own name on projects built by others. But he has to demolish what's already there, first. He is a wrecking ball. Nothing more.

[@krisdockers2047]

Great discussion, great interviewer and always interesting and relevant guests- all the team at Anampour - thankyou for intelligent sobriety in such times of toxicity!-

[@thestraightroad305]

WHY is the Amanpour channel not educating people about Project 2025? You have premier journalists and can get great analysts on your show. Why aren’t you telling the American people about Project 2025? It is the official playbook on the establishment of the authoritarian vision of Bannon, Trump et.al.

[@Maliceless100]

_Democracy is the worst form of government - except for _*_all_*_ the others that have been tried._

[@buzoff4642]

Gerrymandered isn't democracy.

[@user-vd9yz1xt9v]

If you don’t like democracy park your bags and leave go live in. A country that has a dictator

[@kosmokritikos9299]

@@user-vd9yz1xt9v You like missed the point entirely. Though not attributed in the comment, it is a quote from Winston Churchill. It is essentially saying that even with all of its problems, democracy is the best option for governing that anyone has ever come up with.

[@buzoff4642]

@@user-vd9yz1xt9v Ridiculous comment. It's a quote.

[@currincooley468]

​@kosmokritik😅os9299

[@judithwake2757]

Kristol still thinks the judicial system actually upholds the laws and Constitution as written. After all their political rulings ! Fools spring eternal.

[@tomau3946]

Trump reorganized the Republican National Committee in his own way. That is a model for what he would do to the U.S. government.

[@intheshell35ify]

Once again, outstanding follow-up questions from Walter Isaacson.

[@thjbird]

Barr would have stayed if he thought the coup would succeed.

[@kayecastleman6353]

Well said, Bill.

[@bwanna23]

I like listening to yesterday's ultra-conservatives like Kristol, Sykes, Will, and others. Their sensibilities have afforded them some measure of credibility.

[@intuitivemedium3814]

Hearing Bill Kristol say he'll vote for Biden is Golden. VOTE BLUE

[@Pik180]

My name is Irving Kristol and my son, his name is Bill, in my youth I followed Trotsky and in truth I follow him still...

[@clocksurfer]

I've been writing to my Congresspeople (all Democrats), asking what Congress is doing in response to the SCOTUS ruling on Colorado excluding Trump from ballots. They're unresponsive. UNBE-F$%#ING-LIEVABLE.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Of course they're unresponsive. They're all pathetic stooges. 😂😂😂 Wake up.

[@WillsJazzLoft]

I've heard rumors that EVERYONE in the civil service - regardless of whether you are WG, GS or SES, career Federal employees - night be compelled to take a loyalty test. Unfortunately where Trump is concerned, that would not surprise me

[@marymccluer1630]

He's going to push staff to break norms and possibly laws to do what he wants.

[@trevinbeattie4888]

It’s not just a rumor. Trump tried creating a “Schedule F” by executive order 13957 just weeks before the 2020 general election which would have stripped federal employees of legal job protections and allowed the President to replace them without going through the civil service hiring process. The National Treasury Employees Union sued the Trump administration over this, but I can’t find where that suit ended up. Biden repealed the order with executive order 14003 without any employees having been moved to this classification, but Republicans would try to revive it if they re-take the White House.

[@g.hon.4645]

Me, too. That's the Sort of thing they're actually working on to set up.rt now. The "...kick butt & take names..." crowd. What I have heard is that there are going to be mass firings & lay-offs in the civil svc almost as soon as the Don should get re-elected. And uf you remember how this guy handled forming his WH staff, etc., you know how it'll be possible.

[@HunterTiberisBojangles]

I feel such nostalgia at seeing one of the last surviving intellectual republicans left in the wild....I really thought they had rid themselves of rational, thoughtful folks.. Thanks for finally admitting the truth, Kristol..Hope you never have reap what YOU sowed....

[@mtn1793]

I’ve always been curious if doubtful about what otherwise intelligent people saw in the Republican Party. What is actually successful. What can stand objective scrutiny. If there is anything there the Dems should pick it up and include it while they’re getting work done.

[@THATBOISHAD]

He just said he is an ex-republican.

[@dannylesbile8592]

I just wonder if I can get asylum in Canada

[@edmaz6735]

You,fool, don't need asylum in Canada. Just move there. It will be more room for illegals here.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

What exactly would be your grounds for claiming one?

[@judykinsman3258]

I’m always amazed when these neocon conservatives ignore their role in policies that brought us to a place where someone like Trump could be elevated to our presidency.

[@nogo4022]

Bravo. Finally reading a comment which pillories these “conservatives” asking, “Eeew, who farted in the elevator??”

[@matthewschiffer4649]

Yes this 1.000%

[@Scapegrace74]

No doubt. This man is a liar and a war monger.

[@kincadeproductions]

Exactly

[@Scapegrace74]

Anyone who knew anything said back in 2020 that Biden's presidency would lead directly to Trump's second term. And it now appears they were right.

[@joanneformisano5811]

#GoJoe 💙💪🏼✌🏼🌈🇺🇸

[@deborahboggs6040]

it will be like history[ the dark ages] a dictator if he should get back in office...only running to avoid chargesand the way the wheels of justice isgrinding so slowly for him [could happen]

[@robertsmith5744]

VOTE BLUE Moskowitz / Raskin 2024 . . . ? VOTE BLUE

[@margerybritton793]

Thank you!

[@d.m.3133]

I’ve lost faith in out justice system and Americans.

[@CBlargh]

Bill Kristol is an ex-Republican... Wow. For the kids out there, this is _un-thinkable._ This dude is as hard-core a partisan as exists.

[@g.hon.4645]

Ahem. He did say "For now...". Somewhere, in some place, work.is going down to.rebuild & reorganize. But we likely won't hear abt it for yrs yet.

[@CBlargh]

@@g.hon.4645 I don't think the brand is coming back. Maybe a new party will arise, but the GOP is dead. Fatty and his sick cult killed it.

[@CBlargh]

@@g.hon.4645 I dunno, I think the brand is dead! Maybe a new party will arise, but I feel like the GOP is toast.

[@leighlong8966]

Hey When the Soviet Union went back to Russian rule. Look what Putin did to that. He goes to Hungry who is in NATO and he’s come to talk to Trump. No there is something in the works to allow lots of laws in Trumps favor.

[@THATBOISHAD]

I thought the same thing. Putin is communicating thru Orban

[@intuitivemedium3814]

I think so, too. There's a lot more below the Drumpf surface. He's not bright enough to organize Tolitarianism takeover. VOTE BLUE PRESIDENT SENATE HOUSE of REPS

[@g.hon.4645]

But ONLY if he wins, & decisively. It has to be decisive. Like when Clinton got re-elected. The same people who wrecked Gore's election were in place back in 1996, but Clinton's numbers were too overwhelming. If it wasn't for that, I'm convinced that Stone, Miller. et al, were ready to "... 16:41 give the Pres. heartburn...". The turnout will be key here.

[@freespeechbeyond2024]

Vote America Vote

[@luiznogueira1579]

Always good to hear Kristol's clear-headed, objective views on the state of things. Next time, Mr Isaacson, don't forget your MAGA hat...

[@vedagower-my5wy]

VOTE BLUE 💙💙💙 Vote to save our Democracy! Freedom is on the line! Vote blue across the ballot! 💙💙💙

[@lostinnippon]

Well done Bill Kristol in debunking Walter Isaacson's Trump questions, Isaacson wrote a book about Elon not questioning him and being soft on him, and excusing his bad behavior as a genius

[@margaretcameron1275]

Love Christian Amanpour ❤

[@jitendraTejani]

Mr. Crystal, why did you not make changes when you were in Congress? People who jumped the ship instead of steering it clear of danger have no value left- just talk.

[@sharonhearne5014]

We all talk about what Trump says constantly and who Trump keeps saying he admires concerning other world despots; there is no question Trump is pointing to and stating plans he intends to put in place to gain executive office control in U.S. government. One thing we need to promote is what exactly has happened when these dictators took over as to step by step deterioration of the rights of regular citizens and changes to the rule of law.

[@louisachalarca6494]

So have we bill !! imagine a candidate young and motivated with new ideas and plans and passionate about democracy and humanity . We deserve our country not a huge military budget alone

[@leemcclelland2618]

My vision for Trump in 2025 is in a prison jumpsuit and no one to follow any order he spits out, but plenty hee has to follow.

[@gcro9206texanforever]

Bill: please stop with the ‘possible Biden replacement’. You are doing nothing to help the Democratic Party beat Trump. I had hoped the message would change after the SOTU. Guess not.

[@andrebutts1225]

Quietly I believe folks like him really want trump to win just for the sake of their party rather than the country. Republicans have changed,but not so much. Never forget that.

[@g.hon.4645]

Well, he DID say he was temporarily a non- Republican... What the heck did you expect??

[@AlejandroMadrid-tn1gp]

Love Bill Kristol.

[@EnemaoftheState]

The fact that you are taking Bill Kristol seriously confirms that you should not be taken seriously.

[@vicheyeyoung7822]

Did he see Trump did in DC on Jan 6? He break all American heart ❤️

[@deborahboggs6040]

WOE to those who call EVIL GOOD and GOOD EVIL -Who take BITTER for SWEET and SWEET for BITTER_ISAIAH 5:20 kjv

[@dianedelauri642]

Land of the Free is Gone 😢😢😢

[@g.hon.4645]

Not yet.

[@kurtwolter3984]

This is going to sound weird, but Taylor Swift needs to publicly endorse Biden. This will boost the Gen Z vote.

[@EmilyTienne]

All of her fans KNOW where she stands politically without her verbalizing it. If she endorsed him outright, MAGA would go into vicious attack mode. It would be horrible.

[@lidadurantstevenson4063]

OMG, never thought I’d agree with Billy Kristol. Walter Isaacson is someone I have respected, but I question how he handles this interview; it seems a bit slanted.

[@nikolasb5111]

If he wins a second term he'll make it so he's president for life.

[@d.m.3133]

His idiot son will be president if he dies.

[@ginapsaki8746]

I did not see it coming, the year when there would be no daylight between Bill Kristol and me on any issue. Democracy, fortunately, is that issue, and it brings a lot of other areas of agreement into sharp relief.

[@nikolasb5111]

Great questions from the interviewer.

[@mariaverroye9510]

Be braver. State with ‘Krystal’ clarity that you will vote for Joe Biden.

[@2bcrunchie680]

Well at least there is ONE republican with common sense and ideals whoopee!

[@MichaelWitt-tx5zv]

I love hearing old school conservatives bemoaning the rise of Trump. It's like an arsonist watching his town burning down and remarking, "jeez, this fire's getting out of control!"

[@possumofantikka8160]

system = the people within it . if the people fail the system fails

[@daughterofthemosthigh4556]

There are 2 choices Freedom or clown circus Dictatorship which one do you want America.

[@WayneLeng]

I like what I heard Eric Weinstein say about the U.S. America cannot survive without it's institutions. It's a huge country that needs them to operate.

[@andrebutts1225]

Fairly! Across the board!!!

[@saratemp790]

You know what I just noticed, if a channel has less than a million subscribers, there are a lot less bots.

[@dcmarquez3816]

“Biden is so much worst”, NO ! No one is worst than Donald Trump !!!!! Let’s keep it real.

[@gmaa67flatterson22]

Ohhh, the system worked. Amazing how that happens.

[@Pasta-B1FBA]

Hidden History Museum Historic

[@imperialmotoring3789]

Bill Krystal hasn't changed much from his character on Soap!

[@1106gary]

That was a different Billy Crystal.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

@@1106gary Oh right! The other Billy Crystal is actually straight in real life! Completely different than this other Billy!

[@leveneziadvm]

Bottom line, whether we're Republican or Democrat, we have to have a minimum standard of what we expect any candidate for President of our great country to have in terms of proper decorum and good character. That has to be the starting point of our decision of who gets our vote!!

[@blackeyedlily]

I think Walter’s questions were too normalizing of Trump and his policies and the existential threat he poses for the continuation of an American democracy. Reporters need to be a lot more clear about that.

[@eshel1954]

Bill Kristol can never just say if he'll vote for Biden. How is that helping?

[@ericw3517]

Yeah, that's the direction we're going now. Can't do much about it, though.

[@Birdtrane2]

I tend to place more credence, on major causes producing current events, on an environment of gullibility, demagoguery, and corruption.

[@RapperBC]

It's autocracy or democracy. Pick one.

[@Matlacha_Painter]

Glory, glory Hallelujah, Trump is marching on!!!

[@dougd2723]

The adage is, The republicans fall in line and the democrats fall in love, this year we stand for Liberty and democracy.

[@michaeldmusiccanada]

Cell block C 2025 will require #stinky diaper supply issues? 🤣🤣

[@carlosestevam3620]

Trump for prison 2024!!!

[@brownbanana18]

I am going to start using that: “you got Biden Derangement Syndrome”

[@Bigfield47]

..Krystal has found his stride…good show…

[@myyksyberg7711]

Ah, Bill Kristol, one of the architects of the modern Republican party. He built this mess, now the monster is loose and they can't control it. I think someone wrote a book about this once and many horror movies have been made from it. It's "nice" that he and Liz Cheney understand what's happening and are trying to thwart it but they are vile people and shouldn't be getting any accolades for their effort until they admit it's their fault.

[@spankflaps1365]

Trump 2.0 would be a return to feudal absolute monarchy, from pre civil war England. Ironically this is what the Pilgrim Fathers fled from.

[@robertsmith5744]

Honkyreich ist Scheisse. TRE45ON**

[@larrys4618]

Wouldn't that trigger a civil war?

[@WayneLeng]

I don't to much will happen on the first day, but when that day comes that Trump orders the military onto the streets, that will be a reckoning and I don't see anyone feeling good about that because we will know when that happens, that we have truly lost our freedom.

[@geofflepper3207]

The only possible saving grace with a second Trump presidency is that in five years even if Trump tried to stay on as dictator after his term would be over there is a good chance that he will be too senile by then to know what he is doing. Though I fear that the same MAGA cult members who want to vote for him now even though he said over 30,000 untrue things while president would still worship him and obediently follow him even if he was completely senile.

[@1106gary]

I like your attitude, but find your knowledge of history lacking.

[@mrconservey]

15:20 Amen!

[@buzoff4642]

A "traditional" democrat would've been railing against the absurd min wages: $7.25 and $2.13 a hour.

[@terriem3922]

2.13 /hr - what I received as a waitress in Virginia. I didn't get much in tips, either.

[@buzoff4642]

@@terriem3922 Incredible, and ridiculous. Most don't know, employer is by law, supposed to bring that up to $7.25, if tips don't bring it to that. Tipped wage, teenager 90 day wage needs to be eliminated. If they can't afford to pay staff, it's a failed business model.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

​@@buzoff4642i take it you operated a business before?

[@buzoff4642]

@@zuzanazuscinova5209 Irrelevant. I live in a purported capitalism country, yet shunted the bill for incompetent businesses' - non-living wages - tax reduced/tax free existence which is industry on circuitous welfare. If the public's footing the bill, we should employ the workers directly, on public good projects.

[@Scapegrace74]

If the federal minimum wage had been linked to the cost of living, it would be between $20 and $30 an hour by now. During his campaign, "Genocide Joe" promised to see it raised to $15 an hour, a promise he quickly forgot as soon as he was elected.

[@ID30394]

NEOCON!!!

[@user-zh1hs1nz8x]

Who are the young political “movers and shakers”? As. democrat, I am paying attention to Pete Buttasich. 6:02 .

[@user-bt1fn1wg8o]

A hypothetical choice for the Mar Lago Mussolini: 1. An amicable end to the Israeli - Hamas war. 2. Zero illegal crossings on our southern border. 3. 1 million overnight sales of the stupid gold plated sneakers. Guess what he'd choose.