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The episode examines the political and personal unraveling of President Donald Trump in mid-2026, marked by declining approval ratings, military overreach in Iran, abandonment of staff during a security threat, and lavish spending on White House renovations at the expense of public lands.
The episode examines the political and personal unraveling of President Donald Trump in mid-2026, marked by declining approval ratings, military overreach in Iran, abandonment of staff during a security threat, and lavish spending on White House renovations at the expense of public lands.
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