Freddy Gray breaks down a catastrophic midterm defeat for Donald Trump's Republican Party alongside guests Jacob Heilbrunn and Andrew Day, who argue that public fury over a disastrous, inflation-fuelling war with Iran decisively shattered Trump’s 2024 coalition, exposed his administration's erratic focus and flawed candidate endorsements, and triggered a major generational reckoning that severely damages JD Vance’s political standing while creating openings for figures like Ron DeSantis and Jon Ossoff ahead of 2028.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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