"This Is a Turning Point": Mark Halperin on Trump's Growing GOP Problem

from The Smerconish Podcast · host Mark Halperin, Michael Smerconish

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Michael welcomes political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on whether Republican resistance to Donald Trump signals a genuine turning point inside the GOP. They discuss the collapse of Trump's proposed anti-weaponization fund, growing tensions between the White House and congressional Republicans, key 2026 races in California, Iowa, and Maine. Plus, a look at emerging 2028 Democratic contenders and the political stories shaping the road ahead. Original air date 3 June 2026.

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