THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent MAGA Rage Suddenly Takes Unnerving Turn as Trump Plummets in New Polls
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Jun 27, 2025 
Sarah Posner, a journalist and author known for her insights on the religious right, joins the discussion to unpack the fallout from Trump's declining poll numbers. The conversation highlights MAGA's explosive reactions to legislative setbacks, particularly a budget bill deemed unsound by the parliamentarian. Posner explores the implications of this anger, rooted in Christian Nationalism, and the potential risks it poses to democracy. She also dissects the challenges Trump faces in rallying support within a polarized GOP and how this impacts the broader political landscape.
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Parliamentarian Blocks Key GOP Bill Provisions
- The Senate parliamentarian ruled many big provisions in Trump's budget bill can't pass by simple majority.
- This blocks major Medicaid cuts, immigration policies, and anti-trans measures essential for GOP budget goals.
MAGA Fury Threatens Democracy
- MAGA leaders want to fire the Senate parliamentarian, calling her woke and attacking her authority.
- Senate leaders resist due to institutional norms but may cave under Trump pressure, risking a constitutional crisis.
Budget Bill Faces Strong Public Rejection
- The budget bill is deeply unpopular, with polls showing less than 30% support nationally.
- Public rejects cutting Medicaid to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, revealing a sharp disconnect with GOP priorities.