5/13/26 - Trump Wants Gas Tax Suspension, Dems Expand Poll Lead, Ted Cruz Says AOC Parasite

Today’s episode of The Rob Kendall Show continues the fallout surrounding Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and the growing concern among Republicans about what could happen if he becomes the nominee again. Kendall argues many party insiders privately know Morales would be extremely vulnerable in the general election, especially if Democrat Bowe By and a possible Greg Ballard independent campaign heavily target Morales’ scandals, ethics questions, and controversies in office. He also says Republicans only change their behavior when they fear losing elections, which is why some conservatives are now openly discussing supporting ballot access efforts for Ballard’s new “Lincoln Party.” A major theme throughout the show is frustration with Indiana Republicans taking conservative voters for granted. Kendall argues the party has spent years governing poorly because it rarely faces serious electoral consequences, allowing politicians to focus more on donors, lobbyists, and internal power struggles than actual policy outcomes. He says the possibility of a viable third party could finally pressure Republicans into governing differently by creating real competition outside the normal two-party structure. The show also breaks down a complicated legal fight involving Attorney General Todd Rokita, Hamilton County GOP chairman Mario Massillamany, and a nonprofit organization called Third Phase Inc. Kendall walks listeners through allegations that the nonprofit failed to follow basic operating requirements while attempting to sell valuable property to Massillamany at what Rokita’s office claims was far below market value. He describes the dispute as a potentially major story because it involves some of the most powerful Republican figures in Indiana openly accusing each other of misconduct and political retaliation. Another segment focuses on Republican hypocrisy surrounding suspending the federal gas tax. Kendall points out that several Republican senators who now support suspending the tax under President Trump strongly opposed the exact same idea when President Biden proposed it just a few years ago. While Kendall supports lowering taxes, he argues politicians continue using temporary tax cuts without reducing government spending, which ultimately leads to more debt, inflation, and higher long-term costs for taxpayers. The episode closes with criticism of comments Trump made regarding Iran and the economy. Kendall argues Trump sounded tone deaf when dismissing concerns about rising costs and inflation while insisting the focus should remain entirely on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He says many middle-class voters supported Trump specifically because they wanted relief from rising prices, and warns that continuing economic pain tied to gas prices, electricity costs, and inflation could weaken the coalition that helped return Trump to office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices