330: Trump & Hegseth Blew It with Leon Panetta | Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
October 2, 2025
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1:18:18Now Playing330: Trump & Hegseth Blew It with Leon Panetta | Politics War Room with James Carville & Al Hunt
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as posted by the channelJames and Al welcome former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta to discuss the budget crisis, Hegseth’s approach to Pentagon leadership, the outrageous attacks on our generals, and the shaky status of the rule of law in the Trump era. Then, they cover the races in NJ, VA, and NYC, looking at the strategies that can deliver victory, why Mamdani could be an inspiring and uniting figure if he wins, and the CA ballot initiatives that could help the Democrats gain control of Congress. They also give their take on the government shutdown and what comes next for the country.
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