Politix Trump Can't Handle The Truth
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Nov 26, 2025 The discussion kicks off with Trump's plummeting poll numbers, combining both schadenfreude and potential risks to democracy. Marjorie Taylor Greene's unexpected resignation raises questions about her political strategy and Trump's grip on the GOP. The hosts analyze the fallout from Zohar Mamdani's White House meeting and how Trump reacts to internal party conflicts. Lastly, they delve into the consequences of Trump's threats against political opponents, highlighting the ongoing turmoil within the MAGA movement and the implications for the Democratic response.
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Trump’s Decline Cuts Two Ways
- Donald Trump's political decline is producing both coalition fractures and dangerous lash-outs at opponents.
- Brian Beutler and Matthew Yglesias note this mix yields schadenfreude and real authoritarian risk.
MTG's Exit Is Strategic, Not Reckless
- Marjorie Taylor Greene's early resignation reflects a pattern where Trump outlives intra-party challengers.
- Matthew Yglesias argues her exit preserves her political capital rather than signaling restored GOP guardrails.
Charm Trumps Orthodoxy In Personal Meetings
- The Mamdani-Trump meeting showed Trump's durable strength: he can neutralize criticism with charm.
- The meeting complicated partisan narratives and left Democrats disputing its significance.