Democratic presidential hopefuls might be wise to keep their heads down and their mouths shut. Whenever one voices an opinion that aligns with the broad American mainstream, his own base punishes him for it. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump keeps laying political traps to ensure that those intraparty attacks continue.
The latest target is former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. During an episode of “ Pod Save America ,” co-host Jon Favreau pressed him on a Senate vote to halt weapons shipments to Israel and on how future U.S. administrations should handle relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
On each and every issue, Trump has stood by the water and tried to lead Democrats toward the desert.
Buttigieg, who for some reason is a potential 2028 contender desp