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Towards the end of their conversation, an urgent tone arises, emphasizing the existential threat Trumpism poses. Scaramucci invokes historical parallels, suggesting that today's political trajectory could mirror the past failures of parties that didn’t adapt to the changing landscape. A return to the unifying, aspirational vision of the former Democratic Party—aligned with what that movement represented for the American middle class—is necessary to avoid the fractures that could lead to greater populist gains.
Newsom echoes this sentiment, encouraging a reimagining of the Democratic narrative to resonate with the broader middle-class aspirations.