Woah... Trump Was Not Expecting This
Oct 6, 2026 · 19m
Summary
Hosted from Washington D.C., this episode of IHIP News critiques Donald Trump’s authoritarian tactics and election interference fears ahead of the midterms. The host discusses the Epstein files cover-up, the "trad wife" phenomenon, and the credibility of Republican candidates like Ken Paxton. Clips featuring Robert De Niro’s defiant response to Trump and Abdul El-Sayed’s Fox News interview on democratic socialism are highlighted. The segment concludes with a promotion for the host’s new book, *Not Today Fascist*.
Topics discussed
Carvana sponsorship and Shaq introduction
Promo for new season of Elsbeth
Washington D.C. architecture and Trump's impact
Midterm election fears and mail-in voting lies
Analysis of Trump's authoritarian behavior and Capitol riot
Robert De Niro clip and resistance to Trump
Election integrity and vote suppression tactics
Threats against journalists and crowd size disputes
Boll and Branch bedding sponsorship
Neiman Marcus fall fashion sponsorship
Epstein files cover-up and FBI training videos
Comparison to Obama/Clinton and oligarchy critique
Ken Paxton scandal and MAGA candidate issues
Paxton recording and Trump's control over allies
Trump's brokenness and the trad wife phenomenon
Abdul El-Sayed on Fox News and red state hypocrisy
Book promotion and tour dates
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sponsorship
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