Rahm Emanuel on Trump, Free Speech & the Democrats’ Lost Playbook | Terry Moran Interview

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Former Chicago mayor and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel joins veteran journalist Terry Moran for a wide-ranging conversation about American democracy at a crossroads. From the FCC’s pressure campaign that pushed Jimmy Kimmel off the air, to Donald Trump’s attacks on free speech, to why Democrats have “lost the American dream,” Emanuel speaks candidly about: - Trump’s authoritarian tactics and the threat to the First Amendment - Corporate America and media’s failure to defend free expression - Why Democrats have lost focus on education, home ownership, and the economy - Crime, policing, and why the National Guard is the wrong answer - Whether he’s considering a run for president in 2028 - What role Barack Obama should play in this political moment - Emanuel argues that the American people—not institutions—are now the last line of defense for democracy. 👉 What do you think: Has Trump overreached, and can Democrats find their way back to the American Dream? Comment below. #RahmEmanuel #TerryMoran #Trump #JimmyKimmel #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #Politics #Democrats #Authoritarianism #Elections2028

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Former Chicago mayor and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel joins veteran journalist Terry Moran for a wide-ranging conversation about American democracy at a crossroads. From the FCC’s pressure campaign that pushed Jimmy Kimmel off the air, to Donald Trump’s attacks on free speech, to why Democrats have “lost the American dream,” Emanuel speaks candidly about:- Trump’s authoritarian tactics and the threat to the First Amendment- Corporate America and media’s failure to defend free expression- Why Democrats have lost focus on education, home ownership, and the economy- Crime, policing, and why the National Guard is the wrong answer- Whether he’s considering a run for president in 2028- What role Barack Obama should play in this political moment- Emanuel argues that the American people—not institutions—are now the last line of defense for democracy.👉 What do you think: Has Trump overreached, and can Democrats find their way back to the American Dream? Comment below.#RahmEmanuel #TerryMoran #Trump #JimmyKimmel #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #Politics #Democrats #Authoritarianism #Elections2028

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