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Another day another mega-Republican casually talking up the possibility of political violence. The latest Carrie Lake who's running for Senate in Arizona, told a rally this week that it's

time for supporters of her and Donald Trump to, quote, put on the armor of God and maybe strap on a Glock just in case.

God and Glock. There you have it.

Today's guest is uniquely positioned to discuss what this really means.

Elizabeth Newman, who was a Department of Homeland Security

counterterrorism official during the Trump presidency,

and also has a new book out about Christian nationalism and extremism called Kingdom of Rage.

Welcome Elizabeth.

Thanks so much for having me, Greg.

First, let's listen to a snippet of what Carrie Lake said, courtesy of NBC News.

He's willing to sacrifice everything I am. That's why they're coming after us with law fair.

They're going to come after us with everything. That's why the next six months is going to be intense. And we need to strap on our, let's see, what do we want to strap on? We're going to strap on our seatbelt. We're going to put on our

helmet or your Cary Lake Paul cap. We are going to put on the armor of God.

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