Massie Loses, AIPAC Wins, and Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund | 05-20-26

Sam Bushman and James Edwards of thepoliticalcesspool.org break down the biggest stories of the week. Thomas Massie loses his primary by 10 points after $20 million in outside money floods his race, but the youth vote tells a different story: 81% of 18 to 29-year-olds voted for Massie. They dig into who really controls Republican primaries, what the 2028 race might look like, and the uncomfortable question of foreign influence in American elections. Then they turn to Trump's new $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, which will actually see that money, and whether guys like Sam and James qualify. Plus, Memphis crime stats and the UN quietly backing away from its most extreme climate claims. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Massie loses by 10 points, $20 million in outside money 3:00 - Youth vote was 81% for Massie: the future is with these ideas 4:42 - Republicans set up to be eviscerated in the midterms 5:35 - Who's it gonna be in 2028: Vance, Rubio, or someone nobody sees coming 7:13 - The elephant in the room: how much control does Israel have over US politics 10:30 - Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund announced 12:35 - Back from break: build your own institutions, or you're not in the field 13:59 - Breaking down the Anti-Weaponization Fund: who really gets the money 17:01 - Sam and James reported to Congress as the "nexus" of hate in America 20:07 - Memphis: 1,500 illegal firearms seized, crime crackdown update 22:40 - UN climate panel backs away from extreme warming scenarios: Trump takes a victory lap 23:44 - Closing thoughts: the climate racket earned trillions for decades Call to Action: If this show adds value to your life, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe and visit libertyroundtable.com to support the show. Check out James Edwards at thepoliticalcesspool.org. God save the Republic.