Trump Made The Biggest Mistake In US History w/ Rick Wilson

Rick Wilson and Molly about what they describe as the Trump administration blurring lines between law enforcement and partisan politics, highlighting senior officials (including the FBI and Justice Department leadership) appearing at a rally for a long-shot New York gubernatorial candidate, Bruce Blakeman, and criticizing statements about “law and order” in light of January 6. They then pivot to Todd Blanche’s comments on Meet the Press, arguing his refusal to pledge DOJ independence and his insistence that Trump “would never” ask him to break the law reflect a push toward the “Unitary Executive Theory,” which they characterize as treating the president like a king and eroding constitutional checks and balances; this leads into claims that the administration is covering up Epstein-related materials to protect Trump and his circle. The discussion broadens to midterm politics and fundraising, with Wilson asserting Trump is in “complete political collapse,” speculating Trump may hoard hundreds of millions in MAGA-aligned funds rather than support other Republicans, and analyzing how early money and sustained advertising matter in races like Ken Paxton’s, including GOP infighting around consultant Jeff Roe. They also discuss U.S.-Iran tensions, arguing Iran has “figured Trump out,” warning of consequences like disrupted shipping and higher gas prices that they say are souring even MAGA voters, before closing with a “moment of fuckery” mocking the idea of a “Trump Bank” as another scheme that could fleece the same supporters who bought into prior Trump-branded ventures.

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