I Think I Triggered Trump...
Sep 28, 2026 · 9m
Summary
Adam Mockler analyzes the declining approval ratings of Donald Trump and the resulting distancing by Republican candidates ahead of the midterms, highlighting Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds removing Trump from his campaign website. Mockler contrasts this with Trump’s defensive social media post and discusses a contentious on-air interaction with Scott Jennings, whom he accuses of lying about physical proximity and the Iran war. The episode critiques the perceived inauthenticity of both Trump and Jennings, arguing that MAGA is losing its power base as these figures struggle to…
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Sponsor: Just Food For Dogs
Intro: Adam Machler and the CNN debate
Trump's low approval ratings and media reach
Republican distancing from Trump before midterms
Byron Donalds removes Trump from campaign site
Discussion on Trump's economic failures
Trump's Truth Social reaction to the segment
Analysis of Trump's post and media coverage
Clip: Scott Jennings' 'gentle parenting' comment
Machler's response to Jennings' behavior
Critique of Jennings' authenticity and lying
Conclusion: MAGA's declining power base
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Sponsor: Just Food For Dogs (Repeat)
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