Comedian Andrew Schulz sparked a strong reaction from Dave Rubin and others by bluntly explaining why voters rallied behind Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. Schulz argues that Democrats continue to ignore the from Trump’s landslide victory, which he attributes to three key factors:
Schulz claims the election was a clear referendum on progressive cultural policies, with Trump’s “anti-woke” messaging resonating far beyond traditional Republican bases. The slogan “Trump is for you and me, Kamala is for they/them” became the campaign’s most effective rallying cry, reflecting widespread voter fatigue with identity-focused politics. Schulz notes that even former Democratic voters felt the party had become “a telling working-class Americans what to do”.
Despite Trump’s wealth, Schulz emphasizes his ability to —using direct, colloquial language that contrasts sharply with what many perceive as elitist Democratic rhetoric. For example, when asked about geopolitical risks, Trump responded, “What if a bomb drops on your head right now?”—a tone Schulz calls to working-class voters.
Schulz criticized Democrats for doubling down on unpopular policies post-election, such as prioritizing transgender issues in women’s prisons and resisting border security reforms. He argues this refusal to course-correct alienates moderates and creates an effect, where party leaders mistake activist outrage for mainstream opinion.
Dave Rubin highlighted Schulz’s analysis on The Rubin Report, mocking Democratic leaders like Gavin Newsom and Joy Behar for dismissing Trump’s success as a fluke rather than a rejection of their agenda. Rubin agrees with Schulz’s conclusion: , and Democrats’ refusal to acknowledge this ensures further electoral struggles.
Schulz’s takeaway? Voters want leaders who address and —not abstract ideological battles. Until Democrats reconnect with these priorities, Trump’s coalition will keep growing.
