Republicans STUNNED After Trump Admits He Doesn't Care About Midterms

The much-hyped 'deal' with Iran is merely a 'memorandum of understanding' to keep negotiating for 60 days, primarily reopening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial ships in exchange for ending the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Crucial issues like sanctions relief and Iran's uranium stockpile remain unresolved, and Iran continues to lay mines. The hosts argue this 'deal' achieved nothing to curb Iran's nuclear program or stabilize the region, costing 14 American lives, tens of thousands of Middle Eastern lives, $50 billion in taxpayer money, and $4 billion in higher fuel costs.

Axios reports on the MOU; Trump's cabinet meeting comments; hosts' breakdown of costs and lack of progress.

The U.S. economy faces rising inflation (highest in 3 years) and slower GDP growth, with the Chicago Federal Reserve president warning of a 'stagflationary direction.' White House populist Scott Bessent's response to these concerns was dismissive, downplaying inflation and suggesting lower savings rates could indicate 'confidence' rather than financial strain. The hosts criticize this 'dismissively arrogant' approach, noting that economic anxiety is at an all-time high, and any improvements will likely lag voter perception past the midterms.

Inflation at 3-year high, slower GDP growth, Austan Goolsbee's 'stagflationary' comment, Scott Bessent's 'Okay, doomers' and 'confidence' remarks, CNN report on $3 gas by 2032.

Trump's administration is channeling significant taxpayer funds into projects that serve his personal brand rather than public good. This includes paying an 'inflated and excessive profit margin' to paint the Reflecting Pool a 'tackier blue,' spending $5 million to gold-coat equestrian statues, and pushing for his face on a special $250 bill. The hosts highlight the blatant corruption, such as Peter Navarro funneling a $620 million Pentagon loan to a startup partly owned by Donald Trump Jr., which saw its valuation increase by 900%.

New York Times reports on reflecting pool and gold statues; Trump's desire for a $250 bill; ProPublica report on Peter Navarro and Donald Trump Jr.'s company, Vulcan.

Trump's assertion that primary victories, such as Ken Paxton's crushing win in the Texas Senate runoff, are a 'prelude to the midterms' and demonstrate his influence is flawed. The hosts argue that primary voters in deep-red states like Texas have a much higher Trump approval rating (85-95%) compared to general election voters (42-32%). Additionally, Paxton was already leading before Trump's endorsement, and the runoff saw significantly lower turnout, with many incumbent voters staying home, indicating a different dynamic than a general election.

Trump's 'I don't care about the midterms' comment; Paxton's win over Cornyn; analysis of primary vs. general election voter demographics and turnout.

Republicans are employing a 'weak woke and too liberal' attack strategy against Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, specifically targeting his masculinity. Paxton, Steven Miller, and Fox News personalities used terms like 'low-T Talarico,' 'tofu Talarico,' 'six-gender Jimmy,' and 'beta male.' The hosts suggest this 'very online take' aims to define Talarico before he can define himself, but question its effectiveness beyond the MAGA base, especially given the extreme nature of the attacks so early in the campaign.

Paxton's victory speech comments; Steven Miller's tweet; Fox News 'The Five' segment; Talarico's response about 'what a man does.'

Scott Colom, a Democratic Senate candidate in Mississippi, believes he can win despite the state's deep-red lean by focusing on local economic issues, building voter trust through extensive personal campaigning, and exposing incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith's perceived corruption and absence. He emphasizes connecting with 'Mississippians who previously voted Republican' by talking about tariffs as a 'working-class tax' and highlighting Hyde-Smith's campaign contributions from companies under investigation for price-fixing. Colom aims to be a '100% Mississippi' senator, not a 'celebrity,' and to deliver tangible benefits to the state.

Colom's background and campaign pitch; his 'Cindy High Prices' nickname for Hyde-Smith; his strategy of connecting tariffs to working-class taxes; his commitment to direct voter engagement.

The hosts express profound anger and frustration over Jill Biden's recent admission that she thought Joe Biden was 'having a stroke' during his 2024 debate, which directly contradicts her immediate post-debate praise. They view this as a significant 'breach of trust' by the Democratic Party (White House, campaign, pundits) with voters, who were told not to believe what they saw with their own eyes. This perceived deception, combined with dismissive responses on issues like inflation and Gaza, has eroded trust with both Democratic and independent voters, posing a long-term challenge for the party.

Jill Biden's original post-debate quote ('You knew ALL THE FACTS'); her memoir interview admitting stroke concerns; hosts' commentary on the 'summer of pure unadulterated rage' and the 'lack of trust.'