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Transcript:
Something is changing in the administration, and I don’t think it’s very subtle.
What we’re looking at is a series of events that altogether paint a really striking picture: escalating paranoia, shrinking power, and growing insecurity.
First, Trump launches a very dark meltdown after the Supreme Court, including justices he appointed, ruled against him. He calls them disloyal, suggests foreign control, and generally describes a view of presidential power that doesn’t sound very democratic at all.
And then something even more revealing: Republicans in Congress are now just openly ignoring Trump. His own party is blocking his reflexive tariff agenda. Courts are limiting him, and Trump doesn’t know what to do.
And so that will take us to reporting that Trump is now privately asking, should I be leaning in the direction of JD Vance to replace me when I leave, or Marco Rubio as the head of the MAGA movement? The insecurity of Trump is rising.
Plus, what happens when approval numbers collapse to historic lows and you are desperate for something you can call an accomplishment? Well, the State of the Union address is tomorrow, and I believe it will play a role.
All of that and more today. Whether you watch on YouTube, listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just check out clips on Snapchat, TikTok, or wherever, thank you. I really appreciate you being here.
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