The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle The Nightcap: Will Trump ever actually put America first?
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Oct 25, 2025 
Chris Jansing, a veteran MSNBC correspondent, discusses the struggles faced by federal workers during the shutdown. Basil Smikle highlights how health care has unified Democratic messaging. John Della Volpe shares polling data revealing young voters’ fading faith in Trump's promises. Pablo Torre delves into the NBA gambling scandal and the complex cultural impact of legalized sports betting, raising concerns about its influence on youth and the sports industry. The conversation reveals how current events reflect broader themes of inequality and governance.
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Shutdown As A Credibility And Class Issue
- The shutdown highlights a deeper credibility gap where the government behaves like a rigged company favoring the wealthy.
- Pablo Torre urges Democrats to simplify messaging and make the fight about billionaires and economic fairness.
Make Messaging Simple And Target Wealth
- Simplify messaging and aim economic critiques up the wealth hierarchy to mobilize broad voters.
- Pablo Torre recommends Democrats make the battle about billionaires and economic fairness.
Federal Workers' Personal Hardships
- Federal workers reported missed deposits, food-bank lines, and acute financial strain during the shutdown.
- Chris Jansing relays vivid first-person accounts to show how furloughs punish public servants who took an oath to the Constitution.