Trump’s economic “strongman” myth has disintegrated amid inflation and instability.
Republicans are bleeding support from independents, men, and Hispanic voters.
Heritage and MAGA populism have fused into a self-destructive authoritarian fringe.
Rick and Andrew break down the polling freefall that has Republicans staring at a potential 35-seat wipeout, with independents and even white male voters abandoning Trump’s faltering economy. The myth of his business genius has been “shot to bits,” replaced by a perception of chaos, hunger, and corruption — from SNAP cuts to the gilded East Wing ballroom. The conversation traces how immigration demagoguery and AI-driven disinformation are pushing the party into its narrowest, ugliest corner yet. And as Rick puts it, Democrats don’t need white papers — just two clear truths: Trump canceled Thanksgiving, and he wants kids to starve.
Tune in to this blistering edition of Behind the Numbers.
