How Trump's 2nd Term Politics Could Impact the Midterms
The 'lame duck' nature of Trump's second term means that midterm politics are different than other years for the GOP.
Episode 442 of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "How Trump's 2nd Term Politics Could Impact the Midterms" was published on February 13, 2026 and runs 24 minutes.
February 13, 2026 ·24m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Summary
The 'lame duck' nature of Trump's second term means that midterm politics are different than other years for the GOP.
Episode Description
The 'lame duck' nature of Trump's second term means that midterm politics are different than other years for the GOP.
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