DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

The Trumpire Strikes Back | DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas

May 20, 2026

Summary

Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas analyze Thomas Massie’s primary defeat in Kentucky, attributing it to massive outside spending against his anti-war and anti-Epstein stances. They discuss Trump’s endorsement of Ed Galrine and Ken Paxton, criticizing Trump’s delusional rhetoric on war and his psychological unfitness for office. The hosts also debate Democratic strategy, arguing the party should let Trump’s failures drive voter backlash rather than actively campaigning.

Topics discussed

Sponsor ads for facial services and Lincoln Tech Show intro, Kentucky primary results, and Trump's behavior Analysis of Ed Galrine's victory and campaign spending Democrats' strategy of letting Trump defeat himself The role of money, data mining, and the draft in politics Discussion on 'cow money' and candidate scandals Trump's narcissism, Iran threats, and polling denial Debate on YouTube ads, Rumble, and platform funding Ken Paxton endorsement and Laura Loomer's influence Final sponsor ad for Mood cannabis
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