RealClearPolitics Podcast Is President Donald Trump is Showing His Age?
Nov 26, 2025
Phil Wegmann, the RCP White House correspondent known for his insights on foreign affairs, dives into the controversial leak of a conversation between Envoy Steve Witkoff and his Russian counterpart. He discusses the intra-party divides within the Republican Party regarding Ukraine support and the implications of their foreign policy stance. The conversation also touches on surprising polling data in Tennessee's special election, revealing a tight race that challenges assumptions about voter sentiment.
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Debate Over Coverage Of Trump's Vitality
- The New York Times analyzed Trump's schedule and suggested he is slowing down compared to 2017. The hosts debate whether this scrutiny is fair or politically motivated, noting similar coverage wasn't applied to Democrats.
Hosts Recall Dozing In Public
- Carl Cannon shares a personal moment of dozing on camera during an event to empathize with public figures who appear tired. He compares that to presidents like Ronald Reagan who openly joked about nodding off in meetings.
Media Consistency And Presidential Scrutiny
- Carl argues legacy media historically scrutinized presidents' health but failed to apply that rigor to Joe Biden. He contends the Times' piece is solid journalism but selectively applied to Republicans.
