Trump claims election rigged as Hegseth tries to save his job
Summary
This episode analyzes the Republican backlash following their midterm losses, focusing on Trump’s renewed election fraud claims and Mike Johnson’s assertion that voters made the wrong choice. The show also covers Pete Hegseth’s desperate press conference amid an impeachment effort led by a Republican, alongside a disastrous unscripted White House briefing featuring UFC president Dana White. Finally, host David Pakman interviews Fox News’s Jessica Tarlov to discuss the internal mood at the network and the likely 2028 Republican nominee.
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Show preview: Trump election denial and Hegseth
Mike Johnson blames voters for GOP loss
Analysis of Republican refusal to introspect
Trump questions midterm election legitimacy
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Trump's chaotic press conference with Dana White
Pete Hegseth faces impeachment and defends war
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Interview: Jessica Tarlov on 2028 GOP nominee
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Trump's bizarre C-SPAN call and immigration claims
Lauren Boebert loses after moving districts
Bonus show preview: Democratic leadership
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