Can Republicans Defuse the Ticking Trump Bomb?

Trump says he loves inflation. Republicans can't escape the Epstein story. And as the World Cup kicks off and UFC heads to the White House, we ask a simple question: why does Donald Trump keep showing up at every major sporting event in America?

This week on Political Rehab, Republican strategist Matt Wylie and Democratic insider Matt Robison break down a week where inflation surged, intelligence agencies found themselves at the center of political controversy, and Republicans increasingly looked like a party searching for an exit that doesn't exist.

This week's stories:

• Trump says he "loves inflation" as prices hit their highest level in years and the economic consequences of the Iran conflict become impossible to ignore.

• The New York Times reveals new details about efforts to use the FBI, DOJ, and intelligence community to pursue Trump's perceived enemies, raising fresh questions about power, loyalty, and the future of America's institutions.

• Trump's contentious Meet the Press interview sparks another fight with the media and adds to growing questions about how the president sees reality itself.

• California's primary, offering a preview of the arguments we may hear if Republicans struggle in the 2026 midterms.

• Jill Biden's new book reopens old wounds for Democrats—but does it actually help Republicans?

Then, in this week's deep dive:

Why are America's biggest sporting events increasingly intersecting with politics, power, celebrity, money, and the presidency itself? And what does Trump's relationship with organizations like FIFA, the UFC, and professional golf reveal about the way he views public office?

Plus:

What the remarkable friendship between tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova can teach us about competition, respect, and why political opponents don't have to be enemies.

Link to Chris & Martina: The Final Set | Official Trailer | Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN_AE0LPthA

And why the World Cup may offer a reminder that people from different backgrounds, different countries, and different beliefs can still come together—and maybe even enjoy themselves.

Welcome to Political Rehab, where PTI meets The Daily Show and we help you survive another week in American politics.