Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/25/25: GOP Majority At Risk Before Midterms, Dem Sen Threatened With Court Martial, Thanksgiving Advice
Nov 25, 2025
Recent GOP resignations signal low morale and the risk of losing the House majority before midterms. The discussion dives into the implications of legislative inaction and a seditious video that stirs controversy. A Pentagon review concerning a Democrat Senator raises the stakes, with political ramifications that could energize the party. As Thanksgiving approaches, inflation and grocery prices take center stage, with the hosts offering humorous takes on holiday discussions and traveler etiquette. It’s a lively mix of politics, economics, and festive banter!
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GOP Morale And Power Abdication
- Many House Republicans feel mistreated by the White House and consider resigning, risking loss of the majority before midterms.
- Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti argue Congress empowered the executive by abdicating oversight and voting away legislative authority.
Congress Created Its Own Marginalization
- Republicans cheered executive power grabs like agency cuts and then complained when excluded from decisions.
- Saagar notes this is self-inflicted: Congress handed power to the White House and now complains about being sidelined.
Provocative Messaging Backfires
- Democrats' video urging refusal of unlawful orders provoked a fierce backlash instead of clarifying specifics.
- The hosts say the tactic was provocative and turned a bland principle into a partisan fight.