Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dave Weigel
Nov 15, 2025
Evan McMorris-Santoro, a political reporter known for his investigative work, dives into the chaotic fallout from the post-Epstein emails, highlighting their impact on the White House's messaging. He discusses the right-wing media's explosive reactions and the conservative movement's extreme rhetoric. Joining him is Dave Weigel from Semafor, who reflects on the shifting political vibes since Election Day, including how Democrats are now framing Trump's economic record as a liability. Together, they dissect the implications for future elections and political strategies.
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Messaging Versus Economic Reality
- The Trump administration promised quick affordability fixes but lacked coherent plans to address rising prices and tariffs.
- Evan McMorris-Santoro argues political messaging failed because the policies created short-term pain voters feel directly.
C‑SPAN Nights Revealed Messaging Gaps
- Evan describes being a C-SPAN analyst on election night and watching the administration's messaging unravel.
- He used that immersion to track how the White House repeatedly failed to control narratives.
Tariffs Backfired Politically
- Tariffs were pitched as populist fixes but produced higher consumer prices.
- McMorris-Santoro emphasizes the administration lacked a plan for the inflationary consequences of tariffs.