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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 49 MIN

Bill Kristol: The Cracks in Trump's Power Are Showing

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Unrest has broken out in MAGA, and Mike Johnson looks like he’s losing control of the House—which means that Trump could be losing control of the party. And the fear of Trump is morphing into loathing because Republicans are not winning.

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