Shrinking Trump

Epstein Files Frenzy and Court Losses Fuel Trump’s Collapse

Sep 16, 2025
Ahmed Baba, a columnist and cable-news pundit, joins to unpack Trump's recent court losses and their implications for his authority. They discuss the political maneuvers behind ICE raids and the erosion of support among Black and Latino voters. The duo also tackles the troubling connections between Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting demands for transparency. With a keen eye on America's shifting political landscape, Baba articulates how Trump’s actions reflect a deep-seated fear and desperation as his hold on power weakens.
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INSIGHT

Tariffs Are Crippling Political Support

  • Tariffs have become a major political liability for Trump as Americans feel the price impacts directly.
  • Rising opposition to tariffs is dragging his overall approval below 40 percent.
INSIGHT

Epstein Response Reveals Tone-Deaf Defensiveness

  • Trump dismissed Epstein survivors' demands as a "Democrat hoax," showing tone-deaf defensiveness.
  • That reflexive denial amplifies doubts about his judgment and may reflect cognitive decline.
ANECDOTE

Survivors Push for Epstein Files on Capitol Hill

  • Survivors gathered on Capitol Hill demanding release of Epstein materials and warned opponents are concealing wrongdoing.
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene even offered to read names in Congress if lawmakers won't act.
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