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Trump tries to ‘bribe’ Americans in desperate last-ditch move — but it’s too late to save him

Sep 10, 2026 · 28m

Summary

Investigative journalist Michael Weiss joins Maddie Hale to analyze Trump’s $5,000 dividend proposal, which Weiss views as a desperate bribe to secure legislative control amid failing "Trumpomics." The discussion covers the escalating Iran war, noting conflicting narratives between CIA Director Ratcliffe and envoy Witkoff, and the strategic risks of US intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Weiss also highlights Canada’s retaliatory trade strategy targeting key US swing states, arguing that Trump’s isolationist policies are fundamentally transforming transatlantic alliances.

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