The NPR Politics Podcast New Poll Results Show Democrats With An Edge, Topping Off Tough Week For Trump
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Nov 21, 2025 This week, the political landscape shifts as President Trump faces backlash over the Epstein files and a Texas gerrymandering ruling. Democrats shoot ahead in new polls, raising questions about their midterm strategy. Discussions delve into bipartisan Congressional actions revealing Trump's waning influence and a Democratic call to military members to reject illegal orders. Meanwhile, the hosts highlight oddities like a Trump commemorative coin and concerns surrounding AI toys giving unsafe guidance.
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Trump's Reversal On Epstein Files
- Donald Trump aggressively resisted releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files but ultimately conceded and signed the bill.
- That flip raised questions about what he feared and exposed tensions between private beliefs and public party loyalty.
Weaponizing Scandals Losing Impact
- Trump's push to control the Epstein narrative reflected his attempt to weaponize the files politically.
- Mara Liasson suggests that tactic may be losing its potency with voters now.
Extreme Rhetoric After Military Video
- Trump reposted comments suggesting lawmakers should be executed after they urged military members to refuse illegal orders.
- Mara Liasson says such extreme responses indicate pressure is pushing him beyond past norms.