The Focus Group Podcast
S4 Ep1: 91 Problems, But the Base Ain't One (with Jake Tapper)
Sep 23, 2023
CNN journalist Jake Tapper joins the podcast to discuss Trump's legal troubles and voters' indifference towards his indictments. They also explore media coverage of a presidential nominee on trial and talk about Tapper's new book, All the Demons Are Here.
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- Republican voters remain steadfast in their support for Donald Trump despite his legal troubles.
- Republican voters question the severity of charges against Trump and see them as attempts to smear him.
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Trump's Legal Troubles and Republican Support
Despite facing multiple legal troubles, including indictments and charges, Republican voters remain steadfast in their support for Donald Trump. They argue that the indictments are part of a larger effort to smear Trump and prevent him from returning to the White House. Many believe that the legal cases are politically motivated and question why other politicians, such as Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, are not being held accountable. Republican voters also express frustration and boredom with the ongoing news coverage and see it as an attempt to demonize Trump. Overall, it appears that Trump's base remains loyal and is not swayed by the legal challenges he faces.
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