Asks about chorus of betrayal from MAGA influencers and GOP politicians.
Carol Massar
Nancy Cook
MAGA influencers like Tucker Carlson, Megan Kelly, Marjorie Taylor Greene vocal against military incursion, saying it violates America First promise.
Asks if factions were anticipated.
Nora Melinda
Nancy Cook
Yes, expected due to Trump's 2015 promises. White House also worried about independent voters who backed Trump in 2024.
Questions who's calling shots and strategy behind war given affordability is key election issue.
Carol Massar
Nancy Cook
Trump is lame duck, ignoring advisors on affordability, focused on foreign policy legacy and reshaping global order.
Asks Republican strategists' view on political payoff.
Nora Melinda
Nancy Cook
Introduces huge unknown into midterms; strategists worried prolonged conflict overshadows elections. Rising energy prices a political problem.
Notes irony of Trump as 'peace president' now involved in war.
Carol Massar
Nancy Cook
Shows Trump's political instincts are malleable; surprising extent of US military involvement.
Asks about impact of gas prices on swing state voters.
Nora Melinda
Nancy Cook
Republicans worried; many think they'll lose House. Economic picture nuanced: high grocery prices, housing issues, weak jobs numbers.
Asks where Congress is and its role.
Carol Massar
Nancy Cook
Congress on break; Republicans acquiesce to Trump. Failed vote to pull back Trump's power. If Democrats take House, expect investigations, possible impeachment.