On this episode of The Chuck ToddCast, Chuck explores why America is undergoing a major political realignment, and why President Donald Trump’s approval rating may never recover following the disastrous rollout of sweeping tariffs.

Later, Republican Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) joins the show to discuss the impact of those tariffs on his constituents in Omaha and whether Congress could move to limit the president’s tariff powers. They also talk about the need for moral clarity from the U.S. in the Russia-Ukraine war and why abandoning the global order that has benefited America for the past 80 years is a mistake.

Rep. Bacon shares his deep concerns about the recent firing of top military and intelligence officials, and they debate whether one—or both—of America's political parties could be headed for a split.

Finally, in the “Ask Chuck” segment, Chuck responds to a listener question about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outpolling Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in New York—and whether Democrats should rethink their strategy as a result.

Timeline:

0:00 Introduction

3:15 We’re in the middle of a political realignment

6:00 What if America was a 4 party system?

10:30 Tariffs are Trump’s Afghanistan withdrawal - He won’t recover from it*

16:15 Could the turbulence from the tariff destruction fracture the R party?

17:04 Rep. Don Bacon joins the show!

19:42 How will tariffs negatively impact

21:38 Did the White House notify congress before imposing the tariffs?

22:45 What is the goal of the tariffs?

26:11 Will congress take its tariff power back from Trump?

31:42 We need moral clarity in the Russia/Ukraine war

34:11 Does Trump have a mobster mentality when it comes to geopolitics?

36:27 The last 80 years have been great for America. Why do people think otherwise?

38:30 Lack of official US government response to the crisis of democracy in Turkey

41:28 Does Rep. Bacon consult with his wealthiest constituent, Warren Buffet?

44:02 Concern about firing top military leaders and Laura Loomer’s influence

48:59 Could we see a fracture in one or both political parties?

55:00 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Rep. Bacon and potential cracks in both of America’s political parties

57:30 “Ask Chuck” - Does the latest poll showing AOC beating Chuck Schumer by 19 points could cause a change in direction or strategy for the Democrats?

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