Trump Approval Craters, ActBlue Fraud, Fang Fang Spy Scandal | 08-18-26

Trump's approval rating has cratered to a record low of 33% as his Iran conflict escalates and gas prices surge. In this episode of Liberty Roundtable Live, Sam Bushman and James Edwards break down the Trump approval rating drop, foreign policy blowback, campaign finance corruption, and a newly declassified Chinese spy scandal. The discussion covers Trump threatening Iran and Oman while Marjorie Taylor Greene alleges the administration is discussing nuclear options. The hosts also examine ActBlue fundraising fraud allegations totaling $19 billion since 2004, the Eric Swalwell and Christine Fang (Fang Fang) Chinese spy scandal from declassified FBI files, and Trump's indecision on Flock safety cameras amid Fourth Amendment privacy concerns. James Edwards reports from a conference in Alabama where even Trump's core base is reconsidering their support due to affordability crises and broken campaign promises. What you will learn: Why Trump's approval sank to 33% in the Reuters/Ipsos poll amid the Iran conflict and rising gas prices How Marjorie Taylor Greene claims the Trump administration is discussing nuclear options against Iran What declassified FBI files reveal about Chinese spy Christine Fang, her relationship with Eric Swalwell, and the zero accountability that followed How ActBlue has processed $19 billion since 2004 despite fraud allegations and congressional investigations Why 81% of Americans are fed up with tipping culture as self-service kiosks now ask for tips 00:00 Show Opening: 9/11 Footage Released After 25 Years 01:29 James Edwards Returns: Alabama Conference and Travel Recap 02:33 Trump's White House Ballroom and the Reflecting Pool Controversy 05:20 Trump Threatens Iran and Oman: Foreign Policy Backlash 08:31 Marjorie Taylor Greene Alleges Trump Discussing Nuclear Options 12:54 Trump Hits Record Low 33% Approval in Reuters/Ipsos Poll 20:55 Flock Safety Cameras: Trump Undecided on Privacy Concerns 25:59 ActBlue Fundraising Fraud: $19 Billion and Zero Accountability 29:40 Declassified FBI Files: Eric Swalwell and Chinese Spy Fang Fang 37:28 Tina Peters Consults on Shasta County Election Fraud 44:20 Tipping Culture Backlash: 81% of Americans Fed Up 49:06 Campaign Finance, Florida State Race, and Show Wrap-Up Subscribe to Liberty Roundtable for hard-hitting political analysis the networks refuse to cover. Comment below with your thoughts, and visit thepoliticalcesspool.org for James Edwards' award-winning Saturday night broadcast and cspoa.org for Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association resources. Do you think Trump's base will actually sit out the next election, or will they fall in line despite the affordability crisis and foreign entanglements? #LibertyRoundtable #TrumpApproval #ActBlueFraud