Rahm Emanuel Identifies an Opportunity Against Trump — and Doesn't Hold Back Fire from the Left

Rahm Emanuel, a veteran Democrat and unofficial adviser to the House Minority Leader, identifies a political opportunity against President Trump in the midterm elections. He predicts a gain of 10 to 17 seats for Democrats, while absorbing criticism from the progressive left and firing back.

Rahm Emanuel, the veteran Democrat who served as Chief of Staff to President Obama, Mayor of Chicago, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, identifies a political opportunity against President Trump. In an interview, he lists factors working in Democrats' favor: an unpopular war, an unpopular president, widespread corruption, and a surge in energy prices. Emanuel is assisting Democrats in the battle for control of the House, recruiting candidates and holding talks with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He predicts a gain of 10 to 17 seats for Democrats. At the same time, he is absorbing criticism from the progressive left, which has called him "the political equivalent of Windows 95." Emanuel responds with disdain, arguing that democratic socialists do not belong in the party. He is also considering a presidential run in 2028 and has published action plans that include banning social media for those under 16 and mandatory retirement at age 75 for politicians.