Brooks and Capehart debate progressive victories, GOP scandals and Trump’s birthright push

In a conversation with Amna Nawaz, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart examined the implications of progressive primary victories, including Abdul El-Sayed’s win over Haley Stevens in Michigan and Francesca Hong’s lead in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, suggesting a potential shift in the Democratic base. They contrasted these outcomes with moderate successes such as Wesley Bell’s defeat of Cori Bush in Missouri.

Brooks argued that moderate Democrats perform better in general elections, while Capehart stressed that the progressive surge reflects voter anger over specific Trump policies. Finally, they addressed President Trump’s new executive orders aimed at curbing birthright citizenship, interpreting them as part of his broader anti-immigration agenda.