These Goons Prove How Trump's Presidency is Doomed | The Daily Beast Podcast

David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to expose Trump’s growing political crisis as corruption scandals, a disastrous war with Iran and a wave of global anti-authoritarian backlash threaten to blow up in his face. With the midterms looming, explosive allegations about Jared Kushner’s foreign money, a Trump family cash grab and a crumbling circle of international allies could spell trouble for the president. Plus, Melania’s latest controversy, Netanyahu’s uncertain future and why Trump’s election troubles could trigger a new wave of chaos in Washington.

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00:00 - Trump’s Inner Circle Braces for Post-Election Purges
00:05:54 - Obama Returns to the Campaign Trail—and Gets Under Trump’s Skin
00:10:27 - Trump’s Campaign Has No Message Beyond Attacking Democrats
00:15:19 - Global Election Results Deliver a Blow to Trump’s Far-Right Allies
00:20:10 - Netanyahu’s Political Future Could Spell Trouble for Trump
00:26:06 - Jared Kushner’s Alleged Saudi and UAE Money Trail

00:31:00 - Trump’s Family Profits While Americans Struggle
00:35:45 - Democrats Could Unleash a Wave of Investigations Into Trump
00:40:45 - Trump Allies May Flee as Corruption Allegations Mount
00:46:00 - Vivek Ramaswamy’s Controversial Campaign Ad Backfires
00:52:53 - Trump’s Push to Install Orbán at the UN Faces Resistance
00:58:05 - Trump’s Election Interference Could Trigger Months of Legal Battles

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📖 Title: These Goons Prove How Trump's Presidency is Doomed
👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
📺 Episode: 792
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: October 26, 2026
👨‍💼 Guest: David Rothkopf
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles

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