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Fly Out Day: President Trump on midterms, SAVE America and why he could be “the last Republican president”

Aug 7, 2026 · 46m

Summary

In this season finale, hosts Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman conduct an exclusive interview with President Donald Trump ahead of the midterms. Trump expresses frustration with Senate Leader John Thune over the stalled Save America Act and advocates for ending the filibuster. He also discusses his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson, the economic potential of AI and crypto, and his strategy to win back Republican voters.

Topics discussed

Intro: Exclusive Trump interview and midterms context Ad: Boeing honors America's 250th anniversary Trump on Senate votes, election integrity, and Democrats Filibuster termination and Republican unity Todd Blanche AG nomination and John Thune's future House leadership, Mike Johnson, and campaign strategy Gas prices, tariffs, and midterm historical trends MAGA PAC spending and voter turnout concerns Fed rate hikes, interest rates, and deficit spending AI dominance, data centers, and energy infrastructure Crypto regulation, ethics, and competition with China Potential impeachment and Democratic policy critiques Panel analysis: Trump's relationship with Senate leadership Mike Johnson's survival vs. Jim Jordan's firebrand style Trump's stance on Murkowski and Republican voter frustration Hakeem Jeffries, impeachment threats, and oversight
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