Cleve Woodson

Cleve Woodson, a White House reporter for The Washington Post, delves into Trump’s tumultuous ties with Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss how Trump is struggling to maintain control over his MAGA base amid controversies. Woodson highlights the pressures on Trump from congressional Republicans demanding transparency about Epstein files. The conversation uncovers Trump’s tactics to steer public attention away from legal troubles, including reviving old political narratives and navigating the complexities of loyalty among supporters.

Cleve R. Woodson, Jr. is a White House reporter for The Washington Post, Jeff Asher is a data analyst and former CIA officer, and Richard Brafotte is a law professor specializing in local governance. They discuss Trump's controversial takeover of D.C.'s police amid low crime rates and the implications for cities nationwide. The conversation highlights the friction between federal control and local autonomy, contrasting political rhetoric about crime with actual data, while exploring the complexities of federal authority in the nation's capital.