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What Happens When Trump is Furious With You, and Rebrand Fails by Karine Jean-Pierre & Meghan Markle

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Jun 5, 2025
Meghan McCain, a sharp political commentator and host of Citizen McCain, shares her insights on the chaos surrounding Meghan Markle's rebranding efforts and how Biden's press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, is in for some tough media scrutiny. Ro Khanna, a tech-savvy Congressman from California, discusses why Democrats are losing ground in Silicon Valley and calls for a Trump-like approach in their strategy. The conversation weaves through personal anecdotes about navigating Trump's volatile temperament and the challenges of maintaining authenticity in today’s media landscape.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Fluid Relationships

  • Donald Trump sees relationships on a spectrum, not as binary good or bad.
  • He can like and dislike someone simultaneously and quickly shift between those feelings.
ANECDOTE

Halperin's Call With Furious Trump

  • Mark Halperin recounts his experience with Trump yelling on a phone call.
  • Trump's feelings can rapidly switch between favor and fury with people.
ADVICE

How To Get In Trump's Favor

  • To get back in Trump's good graces, go on TV and say nice things about him.
  • Understand relationships with Trump are transactional and never permanent.
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