Trump's Made Powerful MAGA Enemies This Week w/ Rick Wilson
May 17, 2026
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as posted by the channelRick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast discuss Trump’s continuing dominance over Republican primaries, using Louisiana’s closed GOP contest and Sen. Bill Cassidy’s troubles as an example of how crossing Trump leads to retaliation even after attempts at loyalty. They preview the upcoming Thomas Massie primary, noting heavy spending by Republican super PACs and pro-Israel groups against him, and argue Trump’s core demand is absolute obedience, risking seats like Brian Fitzpatrick’s. They also cover the administration’s push for a billion-dollar “ballroom” via a budget rescission package despite Senate parliamentarian limits, saying the issue is politically damaging for Republicans. They conclude Democrats’ strongest strategy is relentlessly focusing on economic anxiety—gas, inflation, jobs—amid declining trust in Trump on the economy, including among Republican-leaning independents.
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