The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult in Odd Rants as Polls Take Brutal Turn

The Daily Blast: Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult in Odd Rants as Polls Take Brutal Turn

We’ve noticed that whenever the news is bad for Donald Trump, Karoline Leavitt dials up the cultlike obsequiousness to 11. She just let out a strange rant basically declaring that Iran will have entered into “unconditional surrender,” as Trump wants, whenever he says it has. In another odd moment, she dismissed widespread MAGA criticism of Trump’s war by essentially declaring that MAGA is whatever Trump says it is. The two displays really went full North Korea in other ways, too. And that’s no accident: an average of high quality surveys now shows that support for his Iran war is at an abysmal 38 percent, perhaps the lowest initial support for a war ever. Another analysis finds that Trump’s net approval on immigration has dropped by 20 points since last year. And his economic numbers are awful. We talked to Salon’s Amanda Marcotte, a skilled decoder of MAGA. We discuss how this presidency is in trouble on multiple fronts and the role of cultlike praise in managing the base at such difficult moments. We also ponder how his physical decline, and the prospect of a world without Trump, is hovering in the background of all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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DSR Daily May 11: Trump’s Many “Ceasefire” Failures

DSR Daily May 11: Trump’s Many “Ceasefire” Failures

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down Trump’s rejection of Iran’s peace proposal, Trump’s upcoming China summit, the latest on a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and more.   Learn more about...

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Right Now with Perry Bacon: These Democrats Have a Real Chance of Being President

Right Now with Perry Bacon: These Democrats Have a Real Chance of Being President

With no clear Democratic heir apparent, big-name progressives like AOC and underdog stars like Graham Platner contend for a spot in the most unpredictable presidential race in decades. Looking for Mo...

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The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Vile Plot to Rig Midterms as Crushing New Poll Hits

The Daily Blast: Trump Blurts Out Vile Plot to Rig Midterms as Crushing New Poll Hits

After the Virginia supreme court blocked the Democratic redistricting plan, which would have netted Democrats four more House seats, Donald Trump celebrated. He called the ruling a “huge win” over a “...

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DSR Weekly Wrap-up: When Is a Ceasefire Not a Ceasefire?

DSR Weekly Wrap-up: When Is a Ceasefire Not a Ceasefire?

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-up for May 8th, we discuss even more disputes over the Iran ceasefire, big losses for Keir Starmer in the UK, the US revoking passports for parents who owe child support, and mo...

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Right Now with Perry Bacon: Inside the Unpredictable California Governor’s Race

Right Now with Perry Bacon: Inside the Unpredictable California Governor’s Race

David Dayen explains how California’s unique "top-two" primary nearly locked Democrats out of the governor’s mansion—until a strategic endorsement from Donald Trump reshuffled the deck. Looking for M...

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The Daily Blast: Trumpworld Unnerved as Damning Leaks Expose His Worst War Blunders Yet

The Daily Blast: Trumpworld Unnerved as Damning Leaks Expose His Worst War Blunders Yet

Officials have leaked word to The Washington Post that they believe Iran can survive Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for three to four months without experiencing severe economic pain....

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Words Matter: The Disease that is Killing the Justice Department… and Much of DC

Words Matter: The Disease that is Killing the Justice Department… and Much of DC

The Justice Department is unrecognizable. It continuously violates and obstructs true justice. Instead, it effectively serves as Donald Trump’s own private law firm. The blatant corruption and cronyis...

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NTK: Six Months to Election Day: How Do Dems Win?

NTK: Six Months to Election Day: How Do Dems Win?

The midterms are getting close, and Democrats are poised for a huge victory over an incredibly unpopular Republican Party. And yet, nothing is guaranteed in our turbulent political climate. NY Times o...

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