Trump Ditches GOP in Secret Midterm Panic
Aug 27, 2026 · 39m
Summary
Nico Hines and Farah Stockman discuss Trump’s risky midterm strategy of spending $400 million on self-promotional ads, which alienates GOP strategists. They cover his controversial intervention in South Carolina’s primary, Caroline Levitt’s move to Mega Inc, and concerns over Trump’s declining health and weight gain at age 80.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro: Trump's risky midterm strategy
Trump's $400M Super PAC and self-centered ad strategy
Economic failures and Trump's vanity projects vs. voter needs
South Carolina primary: Trump endorses Darlene Graham over Ralph Norman
Caroline Levitt joins Mega Inc and Trump's massive war chest
Speculation on Trump's 2028 ambitions and election interference
Trump's declining health, weight gain, and obesity concerns
Media scrutiny on Trump's health and closing remarks
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