Trump’s July 4th Grift and the Democrats’ 2026 Warning Signs | Edwin Eisendrath & Susan Demas
July 8, 2026
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as posted by the channelSusan Demas and Edwin Eisendrath break down Donald Trump’s attempt to turn July 4th and America’s 250th celebration into another self-serving political spectacle, arguing that most Americans celebrated the country’s deeper values instead of Trump’s show. They also dig into the disturbing Patriot Front imagery in Washington, Trump’s meddling in FIFA, and his attacks on the Smithsonian’s telling of American history.
Then Susan and Edwin turn to the 2026 Senate map, including the Graham Platner controversy in Maine, Susan Collins’ vulnerability, and why Democrats cannot afford to ignore red flags in must-win races. They also analyze Michigan’s open Senate seat, Mallory McMorrow’s exit, Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, and why Republicans are eager to make Michigan competitive.
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