Why Trump Will Hate Melania's Cynical New Scheme | The Daily Beast Podcast

Joanna Coles and Hugh Dougherty expose the latest chaos swirling around Donald Trump’s White House, from Melania Trump’s stunning claim that she brokered a Ukraine ceasefire—and the potential Nobel ambitions and reality-TV motives behind it—to growing questions about the president’s health as his rallies shrink and protests grow. They also examine Elon Musk’s extraordinary power over Ukraine’s military communications, the millions he’s pouring into Republican midterm races, and a potentially explosive Justice Department investigation into Trump ally Corey Lewandowski. But the biggest bombshell may involve Jared Kushner: a new book alleges Russian hackers accessed his phone and uncovered a secret billion-dollar bank account tied to powerful Middle Eastern figures. Kushner vehemently denies the claims, but with fresh questions about money, foreign influence, and Trump’s inner circle, this scandal may only be getting started.

00:00 - Melania Trump’s Bizarre Bid for the Nobel Peace Prize?
11:03 - Trump’s Bizarre Behavior Sparks New Health Concerns
18:48 - Trump’s Rallies Shrink as Protesters Disrupt His Shows
23:46 - Trump and Elon Musk’s Secret Starlink Fight Over Ukraine
31:11 - The DOJ Investigation Rocking Trump’s MAGA Inner Circle
35:36 - Trump Allies Give Up Millions to Avoid His Wrath
40:33 - Jared Kushner Accused of Being Hacked by Russian Spies
45:15 - Questions Surrounding Kushner’s Secret Bank Account
50:30 - How Jared Kushner Went From Family Money to Billionaire Status

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📖 Title: Why Trump Will Hate Melania's Cynical New Scheme
👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
📺 Episode: 790
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: October 23, 2026
👨‍💼 Guest: Hugh Dougherty
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles

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