2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Democrat Wes Moore, Likely 2028 Presidential Contender, "Embellished Resume to Get White House Job"
Dec 12, 2025
Mark Racicot, former governor of Montana, discusses his efforts to restore thoughtful conservatism, addressing the need for Republican independence amid Trump's influence. Andrew Kerr, investigative reporter, presents shocking findings about Wes Moore, scrutinizing his embellished academic claims including discrepancies in his Rhodes scholarship narrative. The discussion dives into how these revelations might affect voter perceptions and media scrutiny, alongside a debate on the political implications of marijuana reclassification.
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Three Political Setbacks For The President
- Mark Halperin and guests highlight three recent setbacks for President Trump: lost grand jury outcome, Indiana redistricting defeat, and release of an immigration detainee.
- These events suggest weakening political leverage and increasing legal and political headwinds for the administration.
Institutional Integrity Over Party Pressure
- Marc Racicot says Indiana Republicans resisted pressure to gerrymander, citing constitutional integrity and decency.
- That defiance signals some GOP officials will prioritize institutions over party or presidential demands.
Weigh Local Consequences Before Bowing To Pressure
- Melissa DeRosa argues party operatives and officials should make independent political calculations rather than follow Donald Trump blindly.
- Do weigh local political consequences and moral reasons before bowing to national pressure.