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The Bulwark

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Clad has been grading The Bulwark segments since Jun 2026 — 12 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Trump, Iran, Courts & Law. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how The Bulwark's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Bulwark Interviews Ex-CIA Officer Julia Curlee on Pence Affirmation Before Trump Firing

Aug 19, 2026

The Bulwark segment features host Tim Miller interviewing Julia Curlee, a former CIA officer and NSC official who briefed Vice President Mike Pence daily for over a year. Curlee reads from her recent Atlantic essay describing a moving White House moment where Pence met her family, took her mother's hand, and said he must be very proud of his daughter—affirming her gender identity despite his public positions. The conversation highlights her effective service, the dignity Pence showed her, and contrasts it with her firing from the second Trump administration shortly after her identity became public. Miller reacts with anger toward Trump officials who dismissed her contributions amid the "witch hunt." The segment draws from Curlee's firsthand account and her published essay, with no additional named experts or opposing guests.

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Tim Miller details Venezuelan family detained after CBP Home self-deport app signup

Aug 17, 2026

The segment features Tim Miller discussing a Venezuelan family including a pregnant mother, father, and young child. They reportedly followed rules by applying for self-deportation through the CBP Home app rather than remaining in the U.S. or pursuing birth tourism, yet face prolonged ICE detention instead of prompt removal. Miller argues the government is mistreating rule-followers who simply want to return home. The clip draws from recent reporting on applicants stuck in limbo after registering for voluntary departure under the Trump administration's Project Homecoming incentives.

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DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Criticism Over Debt and Staff Incidents Before Austin Meeting

Aug 17, 2026

The clip introduces coverage of the DNC's August 2026 summer meeting in Austin, Texas. It outlines challenges facing Chair Ken Martin, including party debt, handling of the 2024 election autopsy report released in May, and reports of him taking out stress on staff. The reporter notes recent attendance at the meeting to gauge member sentiment on Martin's leadership and party direction ahead of midterms. Viewers are directed to the author's newsletter, The Opposition, for details on discussions inside the room. The piece references the roughly 450 DNC members needed for removal.

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Trump directs Hegseth to scale back US-South Korea military exercises

Aug 17, 2026

The segment covers President Trump's August 16, 2026 Truth Social post directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce planned joint military exercises with South Korea. It highlights Trump's language praising North Korea's behavior and noting Seoul's refusal to participate in Iran-related efforts. The commentary discusses the announcement's timing just before the drills, Trump's other domestic priorities, and broader foreign policy context including ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts. It relies on direct quotes from the post and interpretive analysis rather than additional named sources or data.

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Trump orders scaled-back US-South Korea military exercises over Iran refusal and Kim ties

Aug 17, 2026

The segment analyzes a Truth Social post by President Trump from the evening of August 16, 2026, in which he directs Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea. Trump cites costs borne by the US, his relationship with Kim Jong Un, and South Korea's refusal to participate in denuclearizing Iran. Commentators Ben and the host walk through three main objections to the post's framing.

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Trump repeatedly tells CNN reporter to be quiet at Oval Office event with rescued boy

Aug 17, 2026

The Bulwark video clip shows President Trump in the Oval Office on August 17, 2026, during an event honoring teenage lifeguard Ryder Williams and the young boy he rescued. Trump repeatedly instructs a CNN reporter to be quiet, calls her disrespectful in front of the boy, asks her affiliation, and labels her and CNN fake news after she persists with questions. The segment uses direct footage of the exchange without additional narration or guests, sourcing solely from the on-camera interaction. It highlights Trump's pattern of confrontations with outlets he views unfavorably.

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Trump Truth Social post urged Bondi on Comey, Schiff, James cases

Aug 16, 2026

The segment examines Todd Blanche's statement during confirmation proceedings that President Trump would never ask him to do anything unethical or illegal. It contrasts this with a September 2025 Truth Social post in which Trump addressed then-AG Pam Bondi directly about pursuing cases against Comey, Schiff and Letitia James. The clip details the post's content, notes it led to Halligan's appointment and quick indictments, and concludes Blanche is lying. Sources include the post itself and reporting on resulting DOJ actions.

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AG Todd Blanche discusses DOJ independence and Trump pardons on Meet the Press

Aug 16, 2026

The Bulwark segment analyzes Todd Blanche's August 16, 2026 Meet the Press interview with Kristen Welker shortly after his Senate confirmation as Attorney General. It focuses on questions about DOJ independence from the White House, responses to potential presidential directives, January 6 pardons, and an anti-weaponization compensation fund. Blanche, Trump's former personal attorney, is shown answering queries on whether he would pledge independence, follow ethical lines, and consider presidential input on prosecutions. The segment references a 2025 Trump Truth Social post pressuring Pam Bondi, cites pardon statistics, and discusses the fund's status via Blanche's memo and Trump's cabinet comments.

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Ossoff attacks Collins on bigotry claims, ethics probe in Georgia Senate race

Aug 16, 2026

The clip shows Sen. Jon Ossoff delivering a campaign speech criticizing Republican Rep. Mike Collins, his 2026 Georgia Senate opponent. Ossoff highlights Collins' alleged character issues, references other Republicans' criticisms, and accuses him of bigotry, corruption, and bad policy votes. The sourcing draws from Ossoff's statements, unnamed or paraphrased conservative critics like Brian Kemp and Eric Erickson, and implied media reports. It forms part of Ossoff's broader campaign messaging against Collins.

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Mona Charen and Bill Kristol analyze Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson

Aug 15, 2026

The episode is the first live Bulwark Book Club discussion featuring Mona Charen and Bill Kristol on Mark Twain's 1894 novel Pudd'nhead Wilson. They cover the plot of switched babies, racial classifications, small-town honor culture, dueling, fingerprints, and Twain's personal evolution from Confederate sympathizer to critic of slavery and imperialism. They draw on the text, Twain biography excerpts, and reader comments. Sourcing relies on direct quotes from the novel, Kristol's references to Ron Chernow's biography, and historical context on post-Reconstruction race laws; guests emphasize the book's satire of essentialism and nurture over nature.

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Fishback calls Donalds 'slave' to donors in Florida GOP governor primary

Aug 15, 2026

The Bulwark segment examines GOP candidate James Fishback's challenge to frontrunner Byron Donalds in the August 18, 2026 Florida Republican gubernatorial primary. It details Fishback's past professional disputes, personal allegations, and racially charged attacks on Donalds, including repeated references to him as a 'slave' to donors and corporate interests. The discussion includes audio of supporters attempting to defend or contextualize the comments, attributes the tolerance to Trump-era grievance politics, and notes Fishback's low polling and financial troubles. Sources referenced include campaign statements, court proceedings, and interviews.

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Bulwark critiques Trump Iran MOU as similar to JCPOA with key caveats

Jun 14, 2026

The Bulwark video features Will Saletan dissecting Sunday show appearances by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Face the Nation and UN Ambassador Mike Waltz on ABC and Fox News. Segments cover claims of an Iran deal promising no nuclear weapons, a 'wall' against the bomb versus the JCPOA 'path,' pay-for-performance sanctions relief, Strait of Hormuz control with 125 million barrels shipped, zero Iranian transits, regime devastation forcing Iran to the table 'begging,' and the deal as a preliminary MOU with details for later negotiation.

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