The Lincoln Project The Lincoln Project

TRUMP IS BURNING $300 MILLION ON HIMSELF WHILE HIS OWN PARTY DROWNS — AND THE GOP IS TERRIFIED💸🔥🚨

Aug 28, 2026 · 29m

Summary

Rick Wilson argues that Trump’s plan to nationalize the 2026 midterms around himself is a strategic blunder that will hurt vulnerable Republican candidates. He contends that Trump’s shrinking base, economic failures, and perceived corruption make his self-serving ads indefensible and counterproductive. Wilson predicts this approach will alienate moderate Republicans and independents, leading to significant GOP losses in key races.

Topics discussed

Introduction and show housekeeping Trump's plan to nationalize the 2026 midterms Shrinking MAGA base and Trump's approval ratings Economic reality vs. Trump's advertising claims Sponsor segment: Superpower health testing Trump's corruption and financial disclosures Impact on vulnerable Republican candidates Why Trump's ads will backfire with independents MAGA Inc as a slush fund for Trump's family Setting the predicate for a 2028 stolen election claim Strategic spending failures in key Senate races Economic collapse in agriculture and foreign policy failures The dying fervor of the MAGA movement Trump's legacy and the disillusionment of triple voters Conclusion and support for The Lincoln Project
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