Left, Right & Center Trump faces one crisis after another
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Nov 21, 2025 This week, Liz Bruning, a Staff writer at The Atlantic, and Sarah Isger, Senior editor at The Dispatch, dive into President Trump's latest political hurdles. They discuss the implications of the newly signed bill for releasing Epstein documents, questioning if it serves public interest or political maneuvering. The duo also analyzes Trump's tariff rollbacks amid rising costs and debates the political fallout. Lastly, they weigh in on Texas redistricting challenges and intra-Republican tensions revealed by Marjorie Taylor Greene’s actions.
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Epstein Revelations Shift Political Pressure
- The Epstein document fight has fractured MAGA and pressured Trump politically despite being salacious rather than policy-driven.
- Cross-partisan outrage over wealthy sexual predators creates rare political alignment and drives demand for transparency.
Party Fractures As Trump Looks Less Dominant
- Republicans are treating Trump increasingly like a lame-duck president, prompting internal tests of loyalty and potential challengers to rise.
- That dynamic risks accelerating factional fights as potential heirs like J.D. Vance gain influence.
Salience Not Solely Moral Drives Epstein Focus
- The Epstein focus is politically useful because it's salacious and easy to engage, not purely moral or policy-driven.
- Both parties pursue it largely for advantage, while many voters care more about pocketbook issues.