The Democratic Senator Taking Cues From Trumpism | Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

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In the face of Donald Trump and MAGA, Democrats are stumbling — badly. While the Trump administration redefines the limits of executive overreach, the Democratic Party remains at odds over how to — even whether to — respond. But Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut has a plan for beating Republicans in 2026, and it involves taking a cue from President Trump. He shares it with Ross Douthat on this episode of “Interesting Times.”

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