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Trump picks STEPHEN MILLER as Chief of Staff (Plus: Blanche hints at investigating Dems) | RISING

Nov 9, 2026 · 52m

Summary

This episode analyzes the internal Democratic conflict following the midterms, criticizing Hakeem Jeffries for his ineffective "diversity" defense against the party's socialist wing. The hosts also discuss President Trump’s 60 Minutes interview, where he admitted to hating his political enemies, and debate his promotion of Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff. The segment concludes with a debate on the merits of congressional oversight, contrasting potential investigations into Trump’s financial conflicts with Republican threats to target Democratic lawmakers.

Topics discussed

Intro: Weekend updates and show preview Hakeem Jeffries responds to socialist rivals Zohran Mamdani and the push for new Democratic leadership Criticism of Schumer, Jeffries, and AIPAC influence Analysis of Jeffries' tone-deafness and 2028 outlook Speculation on 2028 Democratic presidential candidates Trump's 60 Minutes interview: Hatred and wealth Ross Douthat's interview style and Trump's policy views Trump's religious views and crypto pardon controversy Immigration policy contradictions and Stephen Miller Stephen Miller appointed White House Chief of Staff Debate on Miller's hardline stance and administration direction Will the administration reverse course after midterms? Congressional investigations: Democrats vs. Republicans Elon Musk: Government subsidies vs. private innovation NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's alleged spy affair National security risks and AI race with China
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