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The episode details a cascade of national security, economic, and political crises during the Trump administration, including depleted U.S. missile stockpiles, economic downturn, congressional contempt for Anthony Fauci, and a controversial White House renovation, all amid escalating rhet
The episode details a cascade of national security, economic, and political crises during the Trump administration, including depleted U.S. missile stockpiles, economic downturn, congressional contempt for Anthony Fauci, and a controversial White House renovation, all amid escalating rhet
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Pete HegsethStephen FeinbergAnthony FauciTrump
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