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Rep. Krishnamoorthi Discusses Trump and MAGA Collapse

Aug 5, 2026 · 27m

Summary

The host criticizes Trump’s failed Iran diplomacy, depleted munitions, and plummeting approval ratings, citing polling data showing a 21-point deficit. Guest Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthy warns of escalating risks in the Indo-Pacific and condemns Trump’s weaponization of the Postal Service for voter suppression. They also discuss the DOJ’s erosion of credibility through selective prosecutions and the cover-up of Epstein files, arguing these actions threaten democratic institutions.

Topics discussed

Mint Mobile ad with Ryan Reynolds Trump's failed Iran negotiations and market manipulation GOP officials' contradictory promises on deregulation Dr. Oz on systemic corruption and lying John Cornyn and the Epstein file cover-up Trump's record-low approval ratings and polling Moderate Republicans abandoning Trump Interview: Congress recess and depleted munitions Global adversaries and fossil fuel leverage China, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific threat Trump's outdated military procurement views USPS weaponized for voter suppression DOJ credibility loss and two-tiered justice Outro and book pre-order announcement
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