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Trump’s MAGA Problem Is About to Get Worse | Rick Wilson & Matthew Dowd | Strategy Session
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26:53Now PlayingRick Wilson and Matthew Dowd break down the final stretch of primary season—and why candidate quality, authenticity, and the ability to speak plainly may matter more than ideological labels.
They examine Florida’s races, Donald Trump’s weakening standing with independent voters, the increasingly chaotic direction of MAGA primaries, and the possibility that Trump could become a liability for Republican candidates in the general election. They also discuss the political cost of Trump’s foreign-policy turmoil, Pete Hegseth’s apparent presidential ambitions, Jon Ossoff’s rise as a national communicator, and the GOP’s narrowing Senate map.
What do you think: Is Florida truly competitive, and will Republican candidates keep Trump at a distance this fall? Tell us in the comments.
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