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Political strategist Stuart Stevens discusses the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents, the potential trial of Stephen Miller, and broader political accountability.
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Stuart Stevens connects the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston to a wider pattern of criminality within the Trump administration, describing the agents as a 'roaming army of masked, armed men.'
12Stevens suggests that while President Trump may pardon Stephen Miller, Miller should still face trial in state court in 2029.
3The discussion notes that Senator McConnell's decision not to convict on impeachment has resulted in Donald Trump becoming his political legacy.
4Stevens comments on Republican political behavior, noting that they showed backbone with the housing bill, while also discussing Graham Platner's political identity and Democratic strategies regarding race.
5The episode covers early discussions about the 2028 Vance/Trump ticket and identifies which potential Democratic nominees Stuart Stevens would work for.
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He describes them as a 'roaming army of masked, armed men' chasing people down and killing them, tying this directly to the administration's criminality.
12Stevens believes that even if Trump pardons Miller, he should be on trial in state court in 2029.
3Stevens states that McConnell's choice to not convict on impeachment means Donald Trump is his legacy.
4He notes that Republicans showed backbone with the housing bill, questions Graham Platner's identity, and suggests Democrats should talk about race more.
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Sources and disclosure
This guide is based on the episode 'Stuart Stevens: We've Got Death Squads on Our Streets' from The Bulwark Podcast, published on July 10, 2026.
The Trump administration desperately wants the public to just tune out the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston.
But this roaming army of masked, armed men chasing people down and killing them is tied directly into the administration's criminality across the board.
Trump may pardon Stephen Miller, but he should be on trial in state court in 2029.
Meanwhile, McConnell's choice to not convict on impeachment means Donald Trump is his legacy.
Plus: Republicans showed with the housing bill that they could find a backbone, Platner is not who he said he was, Dems should talk about race more, some way too early Magnolia Bowl talk, Vance/Trump 2028, and which potential Democratic nominees would Stuart work for in a heartbeat?
Stuart Stevens joins Tim Miller.
Show notes:
• Stuart's book, "It Was All a Lie" • Stuart's "The Conspiracy to End America" • Tim’s playlist
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