Trump’s $1.776 Billion Slush Fund, Ken Paxton, and the DNC Autopsy

Dave Spencer and Kurt Bardella are joined by special co-host Carrie Sheffield to break down the growing backlash to Trump’s proposed $1.776 billion fund, the political fallout surrounding Ken Paxton’s rise inside the Republican Party, and the debate over what Democrats still are not learning from the 2024 election. Is anything in this inferred or not true or does it sound like AI: In this episode, the group debates conservative distrust of the DOJ and FBI, whether Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton is creating new divisions inside the Republican Party, and why Trump’s indictments may have strengthened his support with the Republican base. They also discuss congressional gridlock, the filibuster, rising energy prices, and whether Republican divisions are making Trump’s agenda harder to move through Congress. The conversation then turns to the DNC “autopsy” report, including rare agreement between Dave, Kurt, and Carrie over criticism of Democratic leadership and messaging. They also debate whether Democrats are honestly addressing mistakes like Biden staying in the race too long that contributed to Trump’s return to the White House. Topics Discussed:  0:00 Welcome to the Practically Political Podcast 1:07 Trump’s $1.776 Billion Fund 8:32 Why Trump’s Base Distrusts the DOJ 12:04 Trump, Paxton, and Republican Infighting 17:40 Congressional Gridlock and Trump’s Agenda 18:59 The DNC Autopsy and Democratic Strategy Practically Political releases new episodes weekly, featuring debate and conversation from voices across politics.