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All this winning? S5E66 06.05.2026
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Roberta from Scranton, PA writes: I’ll admit it. Every time one of Trump’s plans collapses under its own weight, I feel a certain satisfaction. And this week has been something to watch. Major figures have pulled out of Freedom 250, leaving the whole event looking like a circus on the White House lawn. Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center. I won’t lie, that moment made me laugh. His fund to support the January 6th defendants (traitors) has been blocked, even by members of his own party. The so‑called peace deal is stalled, just as many expected. Congress finally stepped in and limited his war powers. And on top of all that, the national debt has now hit $39 trillion. But hey, he can identify an elephant, a horse, and a dog. All this “winning” must be incredibly fulfilling. My question for the panel is this: while I’d love to hear your thoughts on the broader chaos, Trump is reportedly planning to nominate Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General. Do you think that nomination has any real chance of moving forward?
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