Tim Miller: Republicans Know What’s Coming. That’s Why They’re Hiding.
Summary
Tim Miller and Alicia Menendez discuss the security clearance controversy surrounding Trump aide Natalie Harp, highlighting Secret Service concerns and the White House’s defensive response. They also critique Republican House members for avoiding town halls in August, arguing this absence reflects political cowardice and gerrymandering. The episode further analyzes the administration’s contradictory messaging on the economy and immigration amid weak job reports.
Topics discussed
Intro: Natalie Harp drama and Secret Service concerns
Republican House members absent in August and lack of town halls
Sponsor: NYT investigation on wild horses and legal loopholes
Natalie Harp declined security clearance for over a year
Scott Jennings' response and the 'human printer' role
Constituents' voices and the political risk of hiding
Scott Bessent on job market and contradictory immigration messaging
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