Best Dinner Table Debates Podcasts (2025)

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Iran and Trump: Triumph or Fiasco? 57:14

7h ago57:14

57:14

Donald Trump’s actions regarding Iran are raising important questions for America: how reliable is our intelligence? How is disinformation warping public reality? Here in the US, Zohran Mamdani’s victory in NYC is a glimmer of hope for the Democrats, but the party needs to unite against our biggest challenges… or else. Tune in as David Corn joins N…

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The DSR Daily for June 26: Iran Strike Fallout Continues 13:20

14h ago13:20

13:20

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the White House moving to limit the sharing of classified info with Congress, EU leaders meeting for a post-NATO summit meeting, the Trump administration suing every federal judge in Maryland, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Daily Blast: MAGA Dope Pete Hegseth Accidentally Reveals the Trump Cult’s Dark Side 24:55

19h ago24:55

24:55

President Donald Trump and his top advisers have worked themselves up into a fury about the leaked intelligence assessment casting doubt on the success of Trump’s bombing of Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unleashed a wild, angry rant about it during a presser with Trump, viciously attacking intelligence officials for leaking the assessment. W…

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Unconventional Wisdom About the Iran Crisis and the NATO Summit 53:47

1d ago53:47

53:47

When it comes to foreign policy news this week, our cup runneth over. Between the confusing narratives surround the US strikes on Iran and a strangely successful NATO summit in The Hague, the administration has had its hands full. Thankfully, David Rothkopf is joined by Gen. Doug Lute, Marc Polymeropoulos, Kori Schake, and Rosa Brooks to make sense…

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The DSR Daily for June 25: Mamdani Wins NY Primary 21:54

1d ago21:54

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On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we cover Zohran Mamdani’s big win in the New York mayoral primary, reports that Iran’s nuclear program wasn’t destroyed, RFK Jr.’s disastrous moves as health secretary, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: Trump’s Anger at AOC Boils Over—and Reveals a New Way Forward for Dems 24:27

2d ago24:27

24:27

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez got into a major online battle over Trump’s bombing of Iran. AOC said Trump had committed impeachable offenses. Trump responded with a wild, lengthy, unhinged rant that dared Democrats to impeach him. And AOC responded by reiterating that the bombing is illegal. What stru…

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The DSR Daily for June 24: To Ceasefire or Not to Ceasefire? 30:13

3d ago30:13

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On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the confusing ceasefire with Iran, the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling on deportation, a close mayoral primary in New York, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Fury at Journos over Iran—and Reveals a Big Weakness 26:24

3d ago26:24

26:24

On Monday, President Donald Trump exploded in fury at reporters and news outlets for asking hard questions about whether the strikes really destroyed Iran’s nuclear program completely, as he has proclaimed. And the questions are indeed mounting: There was clearly a lack of intelligence indicating that Iran’s nuclear program posed an imminent threat…

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Special Episode: Are Iran and the US Looking for a Golden Bridge Out of This War? 46:20

3d ago46:20

46:20

The dust has begun to settle on the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, but the situation isn’t much clearer than before. Iran has retaliated against US bases in the region, so what comes next? Alon Pinkas, David Sanger, and Joe Cirincione join David Rothkopf to break down the current state of the conflict, assess the next moves for the key p…

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Need to Know: American Capitalism Killed American Democracy. Time to Fight to Restore It. 44:41

4d ago44:41

44:41

Trump is a big problem, but he’s not the only problem America faces. While Trump is the avatar of many of americas woes, it’s critical to remember that many of our biggest challenges go back decades. But the time to fix it is now. Wajahat Ali joins David Rothkopf to diagnose America’s ailments and remind us of the golden rule: don’t be a fascist. L…

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The DSR Daily for June 23: Trump Suggest Regime Change in Iran 28:30

4d ago28:30

28:30

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump considering regime change in Iran, the NATO summit in The Hague, the Supreme Court nearing the end of its term, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: Trump’s Threats to Unleash Troops in Cities Darken as Brutal Poll Hits 21:05

4d ago21:05

21:05

Emboldened by a partial court victory over his use of troops amid immigration protests in Los Angeles, President Trump is now threatening to expand deployment to other cities. This is unnerving, given that his manufacturing of fake rationales for “emergency” decisions like these is getting worse. Yet it comes as striking new polling shows that Trum…

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Special Episode: America Attacks Iran…What’s Next? 40:12

4d ago40:12

40:12

The moment has finally arrived: America has bombed Iran. As the dust settles, we’re left with more questions than answers about what the attack achieved and what comes next. Thankfully, Jon Wolfsthal, Gen. Mark Hertling, and Steven Cook join David Rothkopf to provide clarity on what this unprecedented moment means. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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The DSR Weekly Round-Up for June 20: Trump’s Military Conundrums Continue 31:42

5d ago31:42

31:42

On the DSR Weekly Round-Up, we cover the court decision to let Trump keep control of the California National Guard, Trump’s hopes for diplomatic negotiations with Iran, a bipartisan crypto bill passing in the Senate, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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Siliconsciousness: How the World is Changing The Way It Thinks About AI 39:00

6d ago39:00

39:00

The times they are a-changin’ and the world is a-changin’ the way it thinks about AI. As we grapple with this powerful technology, numerous debates over AI’s ethics, impact on labor, impact on the environment, and more have erupted. MIT Technology Review editor in chief Mat Honan joins David Rothkopf to dissect these critical questions surrounding …

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Trump's Violent Cult and What to Do About It 52:07

7d ago52:07

52:07

The recent attacks in Minnesota are part of clear and troubling rise in political violence in the U.S. At the same time, President Trump and MAGA continue to normalize violence in political discourse. How do the events of the past week reflect a changing political climate? What does the discourse around political violence tell us? And what is the c…

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The Daily Blast: Trump Rages at Brutal New Polling as Press Sec Rushes to Calm Him Down 23:47

7d ago23:47

23:47

President Trump is furious over a new poll from Fox News, and understandably so. It finds his approval upside down, with 54 percent disapproving. His standing is deeply underwater on many major issues, and remarkably, that includes immigration. So he erupted on Truth Social, fuming that Fox’s pollster is “crooked” and has been “discredited,” and ev…

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Need to Know: The New Politics of Dealing With a Fascist President 49:40

7d ago49:40

49:40

We're in a brave new political world under the Trump administration. Simon Rosenberg and Tara McGowan are back with David Rothkopf to explore the new political landscape including low approval ratings, the art of the distraction, and why now is the time for everyone to be an activist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The DSR Daily for June 19: US Evacuating Personnel from Israel 25:22

7d ago25:22

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On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down the US beginning evacuations of personnel from Israel, the State Department’s new policy for screening student visa applicants, the Supreme Court’s ruling against transgender care for minors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Daily Blast: MAGA Dimwit Pete Hegseth Accidentally Reveals a Dark Truth about Trump 27:42

8d ago27:42

27:42

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced striking questioning from Democratic Senator Elyssa Slotkin on Wednesday. She grilled him on whether he had given an order allowing members of the military to shoot unarmed protesters if necessary. She also pressed him on whether the military has the authority to arrest protesters. Hegseth stonewalled. What his …

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Will the US Enter the War with Iran? Should It? 39:18

8d ago39:18

39:18

At this point, it’s anyone’s guess as to what the US will do next in Iran. Apparently, not even our President knows what’s coming next. Will we enter the war? More importantly, should we? Esteemed guests Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake, and CSIS’s Max Bergmann join host David Rothkopf to try and answer these questions and more. Learn more about your ad ch…

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The DSR Daily for June 18: Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender” from Iran 24:19

9d ago24:19

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On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s demands for unconditional surrender, the arrest of NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander, doubts over the passage of a GOP-backed megabill, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: Did Fox News Just Scam Trump into Embracing War with Iran? 17:53

9d ago17:53

17:53

President Trump appears dead set on joining Israel’s war with Iran. After a period of negotiations, Trump has now tweeted that he wants Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” The New York Times has a deep dive into his deliberations, and the findings are shocking. Trump is ready for war even though our own intelligence assessments don’t support the case…

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The DSR Daily for June 17: Iran/Israel Conflict Grinds On 13:55

10d ago13:55

13:55

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the latest from the Iran/Israel conflict, a federal judge ruling against some NIH grant cuts, the Department of Homeland Security restarting raids on farms, hotels, and restaurants, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: “Sick”: Trump’s Violent Outbursts Worsen as Parade Fiasco Sinks In 22:30

10d ago22:30

22:30

After the horrific assassination of a Democratic state legislator in Minnesota, President Trump at first correctly stressed that such violence is absolutely intolerable. But then he uncorked a long, vile, unhinged tirade on Truth Social, threatening to unleash ICE raids more directly on Democratic cities while denouncing them as radical, dangerous …

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The DSR Daily for June 16: Minnesota Assassination Suspect Arrested 27:45

11d ago27:45

27:45

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the arrest of the suspect in the assassination of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, Israel’s warning to Tehran, the spectacular failure of the military parade in DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: Trump Erupts in Crazed Hard-Right Rant as MAGA Fury Takes Darker Turn 21:29

11d ago21:29

21:29

In a little-noticed rant, President Donald Trump furiously vowed on Truth Social that he will now carry out something called “remigration.” This idea is widely prevalent among global white nationalists who see it as key to their vile goal of building white ethnostates, so his open endorsement of it is significant. That comes as a U.S. Democratic Se…

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FTS: Some Days Matter More than Others 48:39

12d ago48:39

48:39

Original air date: June 24, 2024 Former CIA senior intelligence service officer Daniel Hoffman joins Marc Polymeropoulos to reveal the intersection of an amazing spy story, a heartwarming love story, a family’s resilience in overcoming tragedy, and what ultimately matters most in life. Don’t miss this special episode. Learn more about your ad choic…

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FTA: A World in Transition 1:08:44

13d ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Original air date: June 19, 2024 With consequential elections coming up in Britain, France, and the US, monumental change is on the horizon . In a special two-part episode, Clive Priddle and Ed Luce join David Rothkopf to forecast the upcoming elections while members will hear from Kori Schake and Rosa Brooks on the most impactful headlines from ar…

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The Latest from the Decline of US Civilization 32:32

13d ago32:32

32:32

In case you missed it, things are still not great here in the United States. Thankfully, we have Ed Luce joining David Rothkopf to break down this administration’s current actions. What does the militarization of law enforcement mean for civil liberties? How are governors like Gavin Newsom stepping up? Find out right here. Learn more about your ad …

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A DSR Daily Special Report: Israel and Iran War Update 1:05:35

14d ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Israel’s shocking strikes on Iran has put the region in a perilous position. What was the calculus behind Netanyahu’s decision to strike? How will Iran respond? What does the Trump administration do now that negotiations have gone up in Smoke? To answer all these questions and more, we have a special two part episode with our favorite experts. Part…

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The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Dark Truth about Stephen Miller’s Ugly, Hateful Aims 23:25

14d ago23:25

23:25

Stephen Miller had a shouting match Thursday with a GOP Senator over Miller’s demand for massive funds for deportations, which Republicans are debating right now. Yet at around the same time, President Donald Trump openly admitted that his deportations are badly hurting farmers by removing their workers—and described those undocumented workers as “…

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The DSR Daily for June 12: US Evacuates Personnel from Middle East 15:23

15d ago15:23

15:23

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover the US evacuating personnel from the Middle East, Netanyahu surviving an attempt to dissolve parliament, a horrifying plane crash, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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Need to Know: A Glimmer of Hope on Iran and Nukes? 37:36

15d ago37:36

37:36

We tend to be a bit negative about this administration on the DSR Network. But in spite of our negativity, is there actually some hope for a new nuclear deal with Iran? Experts Joe Cirincione and Jon Wolfsthal join David Rothkopf to discuss why Trump’s particular style of diplomacy may, or may not, give way to success in nuclear arms regulation. Le…

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The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Seethes at Journos as Harsh New Poll Shows Him Tanking 24:26

15d ago24:26

24:26

News organizations have been credulously amplifying the White House’s spin that sending troops into Los Angeles is great politics for President Trump. But the evidence isn’t cooperating. On Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lost her temper amid tough questioning about Trump’s threat to unleash “force” on protesters. She snapped …

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The DSR Daily for June 11: Trump Issues Warning to Potential DC Protesters 19:05

16d ago19:05

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On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Trump’s warning to protesters in DC, the US and China reaching a preliminary trade deal, Elon backing down from his feud with Trump, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry, Violent Outbursts Go Nuclear as Poll Delivers Bad News 20:27

16d ago20:27

20:27

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued a direct promise to use “heavy force” on protesters who dare show up to his military parade this weekend. He made no distinction between peaceful and violent protesters, an extraordinary threat of violence that he didn’t bother disguising. Trump has also repeatedly erupted in anger at California Governor Ga…

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The DSR Daily for June 10: Marines Deployed to LA 21:16

17d ago21:16

21:16

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the deployment of 700 Marines to LA, RFK Jr. removing all current members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee, the Smithsonian resisting Trump’s influence, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: “Disturbing”: Trump’s Threat to Use Troops in Cities Just Got Darker 18:44

17d ago18:44

18:44

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump ordered up the National Guard to deal with violence that broke out in Los Angeles amid protests of Trump’s immigration policies. This has angered California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is suing to stop it. But then Trump expressly told reporters that he might send the Marines into California. He also openly e…

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Stop Waiting for Us to Become an Autocracy. We're Already There. 38:33

17d ago38:33

38:33

Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to California is not just about immigration and Los Angeles - it is a damning step in his long-lasting effort to to exploit and deploy the U.S. military to act as his own personal police force. Miles Taylor, former DHS Chief of Staff who endured persecution for his criticisms of the Trump administration, joi…

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AI, Energy and Climate with Nick Chaset: Octopus Energy, Grid Flexibility and Data Center Load Growth 32:47

17d ago32:47

32:47

Octopus Energy, a global technology and energy company, was founded in the UK 10 years ago with the goal of helping to transform electric utilities. It created Kraken, a cloud-based platform that helps utilities and their customers manage data from smart meters, electric vehicles, distributed energy resources and more. Join host David Sandalow as h…

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The DSR Daily for June 9: ICE Protests in LA Continue 20:38

18d ago20:38

20:38

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the clashes between protesters and authorities in LA, the Israeli seizure of a Gaza-bound aid boat, today’s trade talks between the US and China, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: Fox News Suddenly Admits to Major Trump Failure amid Fresh DOGE Fiasco 21:38

18d ago21:38

21:38

Fox News hosts have gotten very aggressive in pinning down Trump officials over the failures of Trump’s trade agenda. Stuart Varney sharply questioned a top official over the loss of manufacturing jobs in the latest jobs report, and Maria Bartiromo usefully prodded a second official over the failure to produce trade deals. Taken together, these con…

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The DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for June 6: The Trump/Musk Divorce Gets Ugly 24:27

18d ago24:27

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On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for Friday, we cover the worsening break-up between Trump and Musk, Netanyahu’s stunning admission, the upcoming military parade in DC, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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FTS: Russia and the Cluster of Discontent 47:26

19d ago47:26

47:26

Original air date: June 28, 2024 Putin is a firm believer in the old adage “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Russia has been working with a growing cluster of anti-US countries to advance his interests since the invasion of Ukraine, including Iran and North Korea. Nicole Grajewski and Andrey Baklitskiy join Jon to analyze Russia’s ‘cluster of d…

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FTA: Special Three Alarm Emergency Debate Episode 1:04:33

20d ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Original air date: June 28, 2024 Thursday’s debate was certainly something. Much of the Democratic camp is sounding the alarm after President Biden’s less than stellar performance, and discussions are swirling on whether or not it’s time for a new candidate. Norm Ornstein and Kavita Patel join David Rothkopf on this special episode to discuss what …

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The Daily Blast: Why Trump-Musk Feud Is Suddenly Driving White House into “Full Panic” 27:39

21d ago27:39

27:39

As you’ve surely heard, the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has erupted, with the two men trading attacks on each other for hours. As of this recording, the last big things to happen are that Trump threatened to cut off all government contracts to Musk’s companies, and Musk then dropped what he called a “big bomb”—that Trump is in the "Epst…

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They Are Monsters 54:02

21d ago54:02

54:02

While Donald Trump and Elon Musk are currently feuding in a King Kong vs. Godzilla battle on social media, the devastating impact of their short-lived union continues to unfold. ICE is picking people off the street like a quasi American Gestapo, while the issue of foreign students is set to hamper US higher education for years - and not just in Ivy…

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The DSR Daily for June 5: Trump’s New Travel Ban 16:26

22d ago16:26

16:26

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Trump’s expansive new travel ban, the return of a wrongfully deported Guatemalan man, the administration’s new investigation into Joe Biden, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The DSR Network

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The Daily Blast: Trump Turns Sharply on Musk as Harsh New Data Wrecks Case for GOP Bill 19:18

22d ago19:18

19:18

President Donald Trump appears to have finally turned on Elon Musk over his scalding criticism of the “big, beautiful bill.” At a presser, House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed that Trump told him he’s displeased with Musk, which almost certainly wouldn’t have happened unless Trump authorized it, confirming Trump’s anger at Musk is serious. Meanwhile…

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