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This Is What Happens After Trump’s Public Meltdown

Jul 26, 2026 · 59m

Summary

Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles analyze Donald Trump’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech, debating whether his performance was an act of arrogance or a sign of desperation. They discuss Trump’s fixation on tariffs, the surge in measles cases under RFK Jr., and the political implications of Darlene Graham replacing her late brother Lindsey. The hosts also touch on J.D. Vance’s new book and the ongoing tensions within the administration.

Topics discussed

Intro and ads: DailyPay, Amazon Health AI, and show setup Trump's bombing performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Trump's tariff fixation and the influence of Lou Dobbs Rising gas prices, inflation, and Trump's disconnect from voters RFK Jr., measles resurgence, and the MAGA supplement industry Darlene Graham's Senate run and Trump's endorsement Grift Force One safety issues and J.D. Vance's chaotic schedule J.D. Vance's new book and podcast sign-off
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