Is Trump Now Running Out of Minions?

Trump's inner circle is shrinking, Republicans are showing signs of independence, and Democrats may be in a stronger position than most people realize heading into the 2026 midterms.In this episode of Political Rehab, Matt Robison and Matt Wylie break down the week's biggest political stories:🔹 Trump appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence despite no intelligence background🔹 George Santos, prediction markets, crypto, and "Casino Washington"🔹 The growing CBS / 60 Minutes controversy and what it says about media and power🔹 Trump's Iran negotiations continue to unravel as Congress begins pushing back🔹 The escalating AI arms race and whether Washington is already losing control🔹 A deep dive into the real state of the 2026 midterm elections🔹 Why moderate Democrats may be stronger than many progressives realize🔹 Iowa, Alaska, South Carolina, California, Maine, and the races that could decide control of Congress🔹 Why Republicans may finally be showing signs of resistance to Trump🔹 And Trump's spectacular Freedom 250 concert embarrassmentIf you care about where American politics is heading next, this is one you won't want to miss.📩 Subscribe to Worth Knowing with Matt Robison:https://worthknowing.substack.com🎥 Subscribe to the Worth Knowing YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@WorthKnowingMattRobisonCHAPTERS0:00 Intro — Is Trump Running Out of Minions...and Friends?0:45 The Acting Government: Bill Pulte and Trump's loyalty test3:00 Housing crisis, intelligence failures, and why qualifications no longer matter4:00 Casino Washington: George Santos and prediction markets5:00 Trump crypto profits and insider trading concerns7:05 Who Killed CBS?8:00 Scott Pelley, 60 Minutes, Colbert, and media capitulation10:00 The Art of No Deal: Iran negotiations unravel11:00 Congress starts pushing back on Trump's war powers13:00 AI Arms Race: Is Washington already losing?15:00 AI taxes, worker displacement, and the future economy16:40 Deep Dive: The real state of the 2026 midterms17:00 Trump's approval, economic sentiment, and the generic ballot19:00 Why Democrats are favored to flip the House20:00 Senate races: Maine, Alaska, North Carolina, Ohio21:00 Special elections and Democratic enthusiasm22:00 The strongest evidence Democrats are gaining ground22:40 South Carolina and Trump's endorsements24:20 California and the politics of change25:00 Why moderate Democrats may be stronger than people think27:00 Graham Platner, Susan Collins, and Maine28:20 Alaska, Dan Sullivan, and the Senate map29:20 Dose of Hope: Republicans finally show signs of life31:10 Trump's Freedom 250 concert disaster33:00 "The Earth's most disliked man"34:00 Final thoughtsABOUT POLITICAL REHABPolitical Rehab is where PTI meets The Daily Show.Every week, Matt Robison and Matt Wylie break down politics, policy, elections, media, and the biggest stories shaping America—with analysis, humor, facts, and a healthy dose of skepticism.#Trump #Politics #PoliticalRehab #MattRobison #MattWylie #Midterms #Election2026 #Democrats #Republicans #Congress #Iran #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CBS #60Minutes #GeorgeSantos #BillPulte #TrumpAdministration #PoliticalNews #PoliticalAnalysis #USPolitics #WorthKnowing #NewsAnalysis #PoliticalPodcast #MAGA #ElectionNews #Campaign2026 #Trump2026 #YouTubePolitics