Four lies that toppled the establishment

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Hosted by Dr. Marcus Peter

2025 Ave Maria in the Afternoon year in review For nearly a decade, Democratic Party elites, Never Trump Republicans, and legacy media personalities have warned that the “walls are closing in” on President Donald Trump. Yet seven months into Trump’s second term, the establishment teeters on the brink of collapse. Peter Laffin looks at the steps that led to this situation. Further Reading Four lies that toppled the establishment Follow Peter on X Guest Info Peter Laffin is the senior editor of commentary at the Washington Examiner. He was formerly a staff writer for the National Catholic Register. His commentaries, news features, and book reviews have appeared in Catholic Herald UK, the Catholic Thing, RealClearPolitics, and RealClearReligion, and he has offered analysis on Fox News, EWTN, and numerous radio shows. A former English teacher, he loves the sound of a tightly coiled sentence and helping young writers execute their intentions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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