In political transitions, public focus can quickly shift to new leaders, causing former figures to become afterthoughts. The former president's initial disbelief at Biden's potential ousting reflects a broader theme of surprise and resistance to change among political figures. This reaction persists over time, illustrating a struggle to accept new dynamics within party politics.
Donald Trump hasn’t yet figured out how to run a disciplined campaign against Kamala Harris. In the meantime, he’s leaning into the weird.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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