Trump's "Unprecedentedly Fraudulent Scheme"
The article discusses recent changes at '60 Minutes' under Bari Weiss's leadership. It highlights concerns about the impact of corporate ownership on free media and the potential dangers of autocracy. Additionally, it touches on the return of Ebola and hantavirus, prompting a discussion about pandemic-themed movies.
- ▪Bari Weiss has taken control of '60 Minutes', leading to the departure of several lesser-known individuals from the program.
- ▪The situation at '60 Minutes' exemplifies how institutions can fail in an autocratic environment.
- ▪Ebola and hantavirus are making a comeback, raising public health concerns.
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OvertimeTrump's "Unprecedentedly Fraudulent Scheme"Plus: What You Missed This Week From The BulwarkJim SwiftMay 30, 2026ShareHappy Saturday! Overtime is for everyone. If you’re a Bulwark+ member: thank you. If you’re not, there’s no better time to subscribe to Bulwark+ than today. If you like today’s issue, you can share this newsletter with someone you think would value it.ShareProgramming note: On June 8 at 7pm ET, Mona Charen and Mark Hertling will kick off the Bulwark Book Club with a live chat about Mark’s book, If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal. This livestream is for Bulwark+ subscribers on Substack and YouTube.The TriadThe Murder of ‘60 Minutes’Jonathan V. Last·May 29This week a bunch of people you’ve likely never heard of were pushed out of 60 Minutes by Bari Weiss.
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