
The Brian Lehrer Show Monday Morning Politics: Talks of a Trump Third Term, 'Signalgate' and More
Mar 31, 2025
Jim Newell, Slate's senior politics writer, provides sharp insights into the current political landscape. He discusses Trump's controversial comments about a potential third term and the complexities of the 22nd Amendment. Newell also unpacks the implications of 'Signalgate' for party loyalty and national security, revealing fractures within the Republican Party. Additionally, he analyzes Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador and the GOP's struggles with budgetary decisions, particularly around Medicaid cuts, amidst shifting voter demographics.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Notion of a Third Presidential Term
03:43 • 2min
Political Fallout and Mixed Sentiments
05:55 • 19min
Elise Stefanik and the Future of Republican Power
24:58 • 7min
Trump's Greenland Gambit
32:09 • 5min
GOP Budget Framework: Tensions and Delays on Medicaid Cuts
37:01 • 3min
