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Thom Tillis was the pivotal vote to confirm a buffoon to run the Department of Defense, and now he’s shocked about Hegseth’s incompetency. JD wants everyone to know he’s a Catholic now, but he doesn’t seem to have absorbed even the basic teachings of Catholicism. And Susan Collins claims she has influence with her Senate colleagues over Trump’s agenda—even though on almost every occasion she has made sure that her vote won’t matter. Meanwhile, Trump did a coup in Venezuela with an associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Plus: Tim reads from the mailbag, Trump is repulsed by Ken Paxton, the Antichrist might be walking amongst us, and what would happen if armed, leftwing activists created a sanctuary space in Ohio to protect Haitian immigrants? JVL joins Tim Miller. #ad Go to https://dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It’s 100% free to use. Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today. Show Notes: JVL's 'Triad' on the illegal Venezuelan oil deal: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-just-did-an-ibgybg?r=af2rj Tim's 'Take' with MAGA pollster Rich Baris: https://youtu.be/NinVQap86iA Pulitzer-winning reporting by "Pablo Torre Finds Out" on the Clippers: https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/staff-pablo-torre-finds-out Tim's interview with Ruby Cramer on MAHA: https://youtu.be/XLJ-w9ytMb4 Here’s how you can help the City of Springfield and its Haitian Community: https://ancljkuy.donorsupport.co/page/FUNDVDTREKM, https://svdpspfld.org/ or https://www.theshfb.org/donate Bulwark LIVE: GOOD FIGHT TOUR with Tim, Sarah, Sam and JVL is coming to the Southeast in October. Tickets are on sale NOW. Head to TheBulwark.com/Events for details and to get your tickets. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join 00:00:00 Opening and Election Bright Spots 00:07:14 Pentagon Chaos and Tillis 00:17:11 The Venezuela Oil Deal 00:19:06 The Oil Deal’s Intermediary 00:27:19 Sponsor: Dupe.com 00:29:05 Vance on Faith 00:32:42 Vance on Heaven 00:38:58 Springfield Immigration Fallout 00:43:44 Measles, MAHA, and Expertise 00:52:04 Could Republicans Win 2028? 00:57:19 Mailbag: Christians and Deportation 01:02:25 Trump Cabinet Party Game