The Daily Beast Podcast Why Trump Isn't Joking About Canceling Midterms
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Jan 8, 2026 
Congressman Seth Moulton, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Senate candidate from Massachusetts, dives into the Venezuela crisis, accusing the administration of deception and presenting no clear strategy. He shares concerns about chaotic congressional briefings and how political cowardice weakens Congress. Moulton discusses the need for generational change, criticizing Democratic leadership for failing to connect with voters. He warns about potential threats to midterm elections linked to Trump's actions and emphasizes the urgency of addressing foreign policy challenges, particularly regarding China and Taiwan.
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Midterms Are At Real Risk
- Seth Moulton warns canceling or disrupting midterms is an absolute possibility under Trump.
- He argues Trump's threats should be taken deadly seriously because he often does worse than he threatens.
Administration Lied About Venezuela Plans
- Moulton says the administration has no coherent Venezuela plan and has lied in briefings to Congress.
- He describes repeated denials followed by actions that contradict what officials told lawmakers.
Woke To The Maduro Operation Text
- Seth Moulton recounts waking at 3 a.m. to texts about the Maduro operation and not being shocked given repeated administration unpredictability.
- He praises the troops but condemns U.S. occupation and oil-driven motives as dangerous and incoherent.