The Chuck ToddCast

Who Takes The Fall For Tariff Disaster? + Trump’s Enemies List

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Apr 11, 2025
Marc Caputo, Senior White House Reporter for Axios, joins to dissect the evolving landscape of Trump's governance. They discuss how past guardrails are missing in Trump's potential second term and the fallout from the disastrous tariff rollout, with Howard Lutnick likely facing the blame. Caputo reveals how Trump can no longer blame Biden for economic troubles and explores Trump's targeting of whistleblowers. Additionally, they examine the shifting loyalties within Trump's circle and hint at looming controversies in Florida politics.
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INSIGHT

Trump 2.0: A New Era

  • Trump 2.0 is not modeled after Trump 1.0; it's a new governing style.
  • Trump 1.0 was stabilized by Pence, Priebus, and Kushner, who embodied conventional political thinking.
INSIGHT

Targeting Critics

  • Trump is targeting whistleblowers and critics through investigations and lawsuits.
  • This sends a chilling message to potential dissenters within his administration.
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Who Takes the Blame?

  • Trump never admits mistakes, so someone must take the fall for policy failures.
  • Howard Lutnick, despite criticism, remains in good standing, frequently appearing on television.
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