DJ Koessler
@djkoessler.bsky.social
Democratic strategist | Founder, @KoesslerStrategies.bsky.social | Associate Faculty, Columbia | Alum of Clinton 2016, Buttigieg 2020 & more
Third *first day* as faculty at my Alma Mater 📚
Good luck to everyone heading back to school!
Good luck to everyone heading back to school!
September 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Third *first day* as faculty at my Alma Mater 📚
Good luck to everyone heading back to school!
Good luck to everyone heading back to school!
"I always thought that the Republican Party was the one who always talked about how let's get big government out of our lives. We have never seen such a such an outreach of big government like we are seeing with the Trump administration."
— @govwesmoore.bsky.social on Morning Joe
— @govwesmoore.bsky.social on Morning Joe
August 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"I always thought that the Republican Party was the one who always talked about how let's get big government out of our lives. We have never seen such a such an outreach of big government like we are seeing with the Trump administration."
— @govwesmoore.bsky.social on Morning Joe
— @govwesmoore.bsky.social on Morning Joe
What happened to conservatives who claimed to care about privacy rights? States' rights? Business?
August 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
What happened to conservatives who claimed to care about privacy rights? States' rights? Business?
10 years ago today, I took this blurry photo at
@hillaryclinton.bsky.social's campaign HQ after we learned the news: SCOTUS had legalized marriage equality. A moment of joy, hope, pride (and champagne) — of gratitude for those who fought for that day and a deep belief in America's promise.
@hillaryclinton.bsky.social's campaign HQ after we learned the news: SCOTUS had legalized marriage equality. A moment of joy, hope, pride (and champagne) — of gratitude for those who fought for that day and a deep belief in America's promise.
June 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
10 years ago today, I took this blurry photo at
@hillaryclinton.bsky.social's campaign HQ after we learned the news: SCOTUS had legalized marriage equality. A moment of joy, hope, pride (and champagne) — of gratitude for those who fought for that day and a deep belief in America's promise.
@hillaryclinton.bsky.social's campaign HQ after we learned the news: SCOTUS had legalized marriage equality. A moment of joy, hope, pride (and champagne) — of gratitude for those who fought for that day and a deep belief in America's promise.
The map for this Saturday's nationwide #NoKingsDay peaceful protests — this is what democracy looks like.
Find a rally near you: nokings.org
Find a rally near you: nokings.org
June 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The map for this Saturday's nationwide #NoKingsDay peaceful protests — this is what democracy looks like.
Find a rally near you: nokings.org
Find a rally near you: nokings.org
Put however you feel about Musk aside:
The President threatening retaliation against a private citizen for supporting political candidates of their choosing should alarm every American.
The President threatening retaliation against a private citizen for supporting political candidates of their choosing should alarm every American.
June 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Put however you feel about Musk aside:
The President threatening retaliation against a private citizen for supporting political candidates of their choosing should alarm every American.
The President threatening retaliation against a private citizen for supporting political candidates of their choosing should alarm every American.
Jaw-dropping and dangerous levels of disinformation—paired with divisive political attacks—are coming from all corners of this administration.
Look no further than the new Covid.gov
Look no further than the new Covid.gov
April 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Jaw-dropping and dangerous levels of disinformation—paired with divisive political attacks—are coming from all corners of this administration.
Look no further than the new Covid.gov
Look no further than the new Covid.gov
10 years ago today, @hillaryclinton.bsky.social launched her campaign for President. As dark as the world seems today, this letter serves as a daily reminder that fighting for what's right is always worth it 🇺🇸
April 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
10 years ago today, @hillaryclinton.bsky.social launched her campaign for President. As dark as the world seems today, this letter serves as a daily reminder that fighting for what's right is always worth it 🇺🇸
Small business owner reacts to Trump's 90-day tariff pause on @cnn.com:
"This pause is uncertainty. The damage has already been done ... This is a really dire situation."
"This pause is uncertainty. The damage has already been done ... This is a really dire situation."
April 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Small business owner reacts to Trump's 90-day tariff pause on @cnn.com:
"This pause is uncertainty. The damage has already been done ... This is a really dire situation."
"This pause is uncertainty. The damage has already been done ... This is a really dire situation."
"We're in a car driven by somebody who is blackout drunk."
— @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social on life in Trump's America, as the president accelerates tariffs and crashes the economy
— @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social on life in Trump's America, as the president accelerates tariffs and crashes the economy
April 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"We're in a car driven by somebody who is blackout drunk."
— @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social on life in Trump's America, as the president accelerates tariffs and crashes the economy
— @pablotorrefindsout.bsky.social on life in Trump's America, as the president accelerates tariffs and crashes the economy
The front page of today's Wall Street Journal — "Trump Heads to Golf Club Amid Tariff Turmoil"
April 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The front page of today's Wall Street Journal — "Trump Heads to Golf Club Amid Tariff Turmoil"
Donald Trump did this to you.
April 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Donald Trump did this to you.
A lot of news this week — let this story be one that sticks with you: nbcnews.to/4jfZ1rt
April 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A lot of news this week — let this story be one that sticks with you: nbcnews.to/4jfZ1rt
@justinwolfers.bsky.social on Trump's tariffs: "It's the end of free trade for America, first of all, but not for the rest of the world ... it's American isolation."
The University of Michigan economist says Trump is punishing America like America once punished Russia.
The University of Michigan economist says Trump is punishing America like America once punished Russia.
April 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
@justinwolfers.bsky.social on Trump's tariffs: "It's the end of free trade for America, first of all, but not for the rest of the world ... it's American isolation."
The University of Michigan economist says Trump is punishing America like America once punished Russia.
The University of Michigan economist says Trump is punishing America like America once punished Russia.
CNBC's Ron Insana: The President is fixated on this period between 1870-1913.
MSNBC's Katy Tur: Why does he want to take us back to a time before we had indoor plumbing?
Insana: Or vaccines or antibiotics or any other number of technological advances that we've had in the last 100 years?
MSNBC's Katy Tur: Why does he want to take us back to a time before we had indoor plumbing?
Insana: Or vaccines or antibiotics or any other number of technological advances that we've had in the last 100 years?
April 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
CNBC's Ron Insana: The President is fixated on this period between 1870-1913.
MSNBC's Katy Tur: Why does he want to take us back to a time before we had indoor plumbing?
Insana: Or vaccines or antibiotics or any other number of technological advances that we've had in the last 100 years?
MSNBC's Katy Tur: Why does he want to take us back to a time before we had indoor plumbing?
Insana: Or vaccines or antibiotics or any other number of technological advances that we've had in the last 100 years?
🚨 CNBC anchor: "It is ugly out there ... as the onslaught of tariffs is announced by President Trump and the administration ... Here's the reaction to 'Liberation Day' ... worse than worst case scenario."
April 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 CNBC anchor: "It is ugly out there ... as the onslaught of tariffs is announced by President Trump and the administration ... Here's the reaction to 'Liberation Day' ... worse than worst case scenario."
Wow — CNBC's @steveliesman.bsky.social to Rick Santelli on Trump's tariffs:
"I think the people who used to talk about economic freedom are suddenly talking about something a little different ... More government intrusion into the decision making of both consumers and businesses."
"I think the people who used to talk about economic freedom are suddenly talking about something a little different ... More government intrusion into the decision making of both consumers and businesses."
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wow — CNBC's @steveliesman.bsky.social to Rick Santelli on Trump's tariffs:
"I think the people who used to talk about economic freedom are suddenly talking about something a little different ... More government intrusion into the decision making of both consumers and businesses."
"I think the people who used to talk about economic freedom are suddenly talking about something a little different ... More government intrusion into the decision making of both consumers and businesses."
NBC News calls Wisconsin's Supreme Court race — the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history — for Susan Crawford.
Proving, as @corybooker.com said today, that the power of the people is greater than the people in power.
Proving, as @corybooker.com said today, that the power of the people is greater than the people in power.
April 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
NBC News calls Wisconsin's Supreme Court race — the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history — for Susan Crawford.
Proving, as @corybooker.com said today, that the power of the people is greater than the people in power.
Proving, as @corybooker.com said today, that the power of the people is greater than the people in power.
@markwarner.bsky.social on Trump's tariffs:
"This will be the largest tax increase in American history ... Liberation Day, which is what Trump calls tomorrow, will probably be known as Black Wednesday, in terms of the stock market fall off."
"This will be the largest tax increase in American history ... Liberation Day, which is what Trump calls tomorrow, will probably be known as Black Wednesday, in terms of the stock market fall off."
April 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
@markwarner.bsky.social on Trump's tariffs:
"This will be the largest tax increase in American history ... Liberation Day, which is what Trump calls tomorrow, will probably be known as Black Wednesday, in terms of the stock market fall off."
"This will be the largest tax increase in American history ... Liberation Day, which is what Trump calls tomorrow, will probably be known as Black Wednesday, in terms of the stock market fall off."
"I deployed three times to combat in service to this nation ... [Signalgate] is outrageous and it is a leadership failure. Secretary Hegseth, who undoubtedly transmitted classified, sensitive operational information via this chain, must resign." —Rep. Jason Crow
March 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"I deployed three times to combat in service to this nation ... [Signalgate] is outrageous and it is a leadership failure. Secretary Hegseth, who undoubtedly transmitted classified, sensitive operational information via this chain, must resign." —Rep. Jason Crow
"It's a lie to the country."
— @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social to Gabbard on claims intel in Signal chat was unclassified
— @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social to Gabbard on claims intel in Signal chat was unclassified
March 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"It's a lie to the country."
— @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social to Gabbard on claims intel in Signal chat was unclassified
— @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social to Gabbard on claims intel in Signal chat was unclassified
"These guys love talking about merit ... If there's not accountability for a screw up like this, especially from a president who used to fire people every day on television for sport, what are we even doing here?"
—@petebuttigieg.bsky.social calls for firings in the wake of Signalgate
—@petebuttigieg.bsky.social calls for firings in the wake of Signalgate
March 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
"These guys love talking about merit ... If there's not accountability for a screw up like this, especially from a president who used to fire people every day on television for sport, what are we even doing here?"
—@petebuttigieg.bsky.social calls for firings in the wake of Signalgate
—@petebuttigieg.bsky.social calls for firings in the wake of Signalgate
"Having the most powerful people in your country not take their responsibilities seriously can be lethal."
From air safety failures to Signalgate, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social explains how the Trump administration is playing games with American lives — WATCH:
From air safety failures to Signalgate, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social explains how the Trump administration is playing games with American lives — WATCH:
March 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"Having the most powerful people in your country not take their responsibilities seriously can be lethal."
From air safety failures to Signalgate, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social explains how the Trump administration is playing games with American lives — WATCH:
From air safety failures to Signalgate, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social explains how the Trump administration is playing games with American lives — WATCH:
"They sent war plans to the wrong guy ... What if this had in fact gone to somebody else? ... The whole point of classified information systems is to keep classified information on them."
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social to @kaitlancollins.bsky.social on Signalgate — WATCH:
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social to @kaitlancollins.bsky.social on Signalgate — WATCH:
March 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
"They sent war plans to the wrong guy ... What if this had in fact gone to somebody else? ... The whole point of classified information systems is to keep classified information on them."
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social to @kaitlancollins.bsky.social on Signalgate — WATCH:
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social to @kaitlancollins.bsky.social on Signalgate — WATCH:
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social on Signalgate: “Epic f*ck up.”
March 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social on Signalgate: “Epic f*ck up.”