Trump: Never let an assassination attempt go to waste!
May 1, 2026
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Episode 178 · May 1, 2026
Trump: Never let an assassination attempt go to waste!
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Summary
Donald Trump and MAGA are using the latest assassination attempt to push forward all sorts of demands and narratives. Nikki, Chris and Jarv discuss the fallout and whether it really means Trump has to get a new ballroom he wants.
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Written and presented by Chris Jones, Nikki McCann Ramirez and Jacob Jarvis. Video and Audio editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk
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