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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