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The Bulwark

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Clad has been grading The Bulwark segments since Jun 2026 — 24 reports so far, published as notable segments air. 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 Slams SBA's Nicki Minaj-Judged Pitch Contest as Unwanted Reality Show

Sep 1, 2026

The Bulwark segment discusses the Small Business Administration's newly announced Million Dollar Pitch Competition, a live Sept. 18, 2026 event in Washington, D.C., where five manufacturing finalists compete for shares of a $1 million privately funded prize pool. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler described it as celebrating small businesses and free enterprise during the nation's 250th anniversary, with judges Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, and Joe Gebbia (U.S. Chief Design Officer), hosted by Dean Cain. The piece frames this as the latest in unnecessary Trump-administration reality-TV programming and criticizes it for diverting focus from policy harms. It cites small-business statistics and a Center for American Progress analysis on tariff costs to argue the administration should instead lift tariffs.

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Supreme Court allows Trump White House ballroom construction 5-4

Sep 1, 2026

The segment covers the Supreme Court's August 31, 2026, 5-4 decision granting the Trump administration's request to allow above-ground construction on a new White House ballroom to continue. It explains that the National Trust for Historic Preservation's lawsuit was dismissed for lack of standing without reaching the merits of whether congressional approval was required for demolishing the East Wing and building the ballroom. The discussion notes Chief Justice Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent and wrote the opinion stating the project is likely unlawful. It references federal law on structures in D.C. federal grounds and the possibility of future suits by other plaintiffs. Sourcing relies on the court's unsigned majority opinion and Roberts' dissent.

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Vance attacks El-Sayed as 'very evil' at Michigan rally for Rogers, draws 9/11 gaffe criticism

Sep 1, 2026

The Bulwark video features Tim Miller reacting to Vice President JD Vance's August 31, 2026, campaign rally in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where Vance supported Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Segments cover Vance's nuanced response to Trump's data centers comments, a verbal gaffe about commemorating 9/11, and his sharp attacks on El-Sayed's faith, selective sympathy claims, and personal remarks about Vance's wife Usha. Miller accuses Vance of dog-whistling, projection, and anti-Muslim bigotry while defending El-Sayed and highlighting perceived hypocrisy on immigration and family issues. A guest joins for additional commentary on Vance's motivations.

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Trump Posts AI Videos of Kharg Island Strikes and Lake America Geese Amid Iran Tensions

Aug 31, 2026

The Bulwark segment reviews a weekend of over 100 Truth Social posts by President Trump featuring AI-generated videos. Segments cover an AI clip depicting strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil facilities, videos trolling Canada over the Lake Ontario to Lake America rename with armed geese and Trump dancing, and an infographic claiming no autism among unvaccinated Amish children. It also addresses a data centers post and includes JD Vance's comments on the Iran video.

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Gypsy Crusader defeats King Azoulay by split decision at Duel Arena 1 in Orlando

Aug 31, 2026

The segment reacts to a kickboxing match at Orlando’s Kia Center on August 29, 2026, between Paul Miller (Gypsy Crusader) and Ben Azoulay (King Azoulay). Miller, a far-right streamer with documented neo-Nazi imagery and a federal firearms conviction, won by split decision amid Nazi salutes, a swastika flag, and pro-Miller crowd celebration. The host describes the event as grotesque, questions how the arena allowed it, and calls for accountability while acknowledging neo-Nazism exists across the political spectrum.

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Trump administration strikes Larak Island, advances Venezuela oil stake, and hires influencers

Aug 31, 2026

The Bulwark Daily episode with Tim Miller and Bill Kristol opens with updates on renewed US-Iran fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on Larak Island and Iranian missile responses. It then covers leaks about unsustainable troop levels, base damage in Bahrain, a new US-Venezuela oil venture, Pentagon hiring of conservative influencers, gas prices, midterm polling, data center backlash, and Laura Loomer influence.

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Trump threatens FCC report of Welker over endorsement record comment

Aug 30, 2026

The segment covers President Trump's August 30, 2026 Truth Social post attacking Meet the Press host Kristen Welker for describing his primary endorsements as having 'mixed results.' Trump cited 100% Senate and 98% House win rates for recent and long-term endorsements, threatened to report her to the FCC for 'rebuke or punishment,' and invoked Chair Brendan Carr. The host notes the stats refer to primaries and highlights past losses while arguing the move blurs personal and governmental authority. Sources referenced include Trump's post and general knowledge of FCC structure.

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Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE at New Orleans airport over visa overstay

Aug 29, 2026

The Bulwark's Trio podcast discusses the recent ICE detention of Milo Yiannopoulos in Louisiana. Hosts Tim Miller, Sam Stein, and Will Sommer cover his British background, expired visa, ties to Kanye West, and past associations with Marjorie Taylor Greene and Laura Loomer. They speculate on Loomer's role in prompting the arrest, Milo's living arrangements, and his ex-gay claims while teasing a subscriber Cameo message from MTG. Additional segments touch on white nationalist staffers linked to Georgia Senate candidate Mike Collins.

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Expert details economic costs of ending TPS and legal immigration pathways

Aug 29, 2026

The Bulwark segment features an expert who worked in the Obama White House discussing the downsides of restricting lawful immigration pathways. It covers tech sector needs, America's historical success assimilating immigrants, and how current policies throttle economic contributions. The discussion references delegalization affecting over a million people previously under protections. Sourcing draws on the guest's experience and general economic arguments rather than on-screen graphics or multiple named experts. The throughline critiques policies that reduce population growth and workforce participation.

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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

Aug 27, 2026

The Bulwark live segment with Sam Stein and Andrew Egger reacts in real time to President Trump's August 27, 2026, executive order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' for federal use. Hosts call it the 'stupidest' action yet, note it repeats the 2025 Gulf of Mexico-to-Gulf of America rename, and tie it directly to Trump's frustration over collapsed trade talks and Canada's retaliatory tariffs. They display the White House map and mock the optics as juvenile escalation in a spiraling trade dispute. Sourcing relies on the just-released executive order text, Trump's Oval Office remarks, and prior Truth Social posts. No opposing guests; the throughline is that this symbolic move reflects a president resorting to petty gestures instead of substantive policy.

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Trump administration deports Mexicans to Central America, opens 45M forest acres

Aug 22, 2026

The Bulwark's 'News You Missed This Week' segment highlighted several Trump administration actions: quiet deportations of Mexican nationals to Honduras and Guatemala, a proposal to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule opening nearly 45 million acres of national forest to roads and logging, the national debt surpassing $40 trillion, renewed outreach for an in-person meeting with Kim Jong-un, BLM using a loophole to sell wild horses that end up slaughtered abroad, a 90-day tariff waiver on 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef, and reports on aide Natalie Harp's unusually close and obsessive relationship with the president. The host framed these as evidence of broken promises on fiscal responsibility, inconsistency on tariffs, and personal eccentricity.

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Tim Miller Accuses Andy Biggs of Leading Jan. 6 Planning and Blocking FLDS Reforms

Aug 22, 2026

In a YouTube segment from The Bulwark, Tim Miller profiles U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) as the Republican nominee for Arizona governor in 2026, arguing he is among the most extreme candidates due to his central role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Miller runs through a "rap sheet" including organizing the Jan. 6 rally with Ali Alexander, pushing alternate electors via texts to Mark Meadows, pressing Mike Pence and Arizona officials to reject results, and seeking a preemptive pardon. The piece also covers Biggs' 2013 Senate role blocking a bill to strip authority from the Colorado City marshal's office tied to the FLDS polygamist group, votes against Epstein files release, calls to defund the FBI/DOJ, opposition to gun control and ACA expansions, support for tariffs, and no-exceptions abortion ban from conception. Sourcing draws from the Jan. 6 committee transcripts and testimony (Rusty Bowers, Cassidy Hutchinson), released Meadows texts, a deleted Ali Alexander video, Biggs' own 2020 interview and 2022 op-ed, USA Today interviews, and legislative records. No direct interview with Biggs; Miller uses selective clips and concludes Hobbs would defeat him if voters turn out.

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