The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump Seethes as Karl Rove Delivers Harsh On-Air Warning about Polls
May 6, 2025
Lakshya Jain, co-founder of the Split Ticket election site, weighs in on President Trump's tension with Karl Rove over slipping approval ratings. Jain explains how Trump is losing ground on immigration, traditionally a stronghold for him. The conversation dives into the changing political landscape, voter sentiments regarding due process, and the repercussions of Trump's hardline approach. Jain also discusses how Democrats can strategically capitalize on this shift, highlighting the need for nuanced discourse in immigration politics.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Due Process Damages Trump’s Immigration Edge
- Trump's fight to abolish due process for migrants damages his strongest immigration issue.
- Voters generally reject stripping due process even if tough on immigration.
Rove Highlights Trump’s Immigration Problems
- Karl Rove warns Trump that mishandling the Abrego Garcia case erodes immigration support.
- Trump's conflation of border security and immigration worsens his standing with voters.
Deportation Polling Often Misleading
- Public polling oversimplifies deportation attitudes, skewing results toward law enforcement.
- When details emerge, many voters oppose deporting longstanding or law-abiding undocumented immigrants.