If Trump Sends Troops to the Polls, Who Stops Him?

In this episode of The Tara Palmieri Show, author Chris Whipple joins the discussion to analyze whether anyone can stop Donald Trump's worst instincts ahead of the midterms. The conversation addresses Trump's reported desires to deploy the National Guard and armed personnel to polling places, evaluating whether state-level election officials can serve as an effective safeguard against federal overreach. Whipple shares insights from his ten months speaking with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, exploring whether she can serve as the ultimate guardrail or if her tight bond with Trump renders her ineffective in stopping retribution and pardons for insurrectionists.

00:00 - Trump's plans for armed guards and the National Guard at polls
01:27 - Introducing Chris Whipple on Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
02:01 - Join the Red Letter newsletter
03:07 - Election safeguards: State officials vs. Federal overreach
05:49 - Why stealing the upcoming midterms would be difficult
08:34 - Surprising truth-tellers: John Ratcliffe and the Iran decision
10:23 - Predictions for congressional investigations and impeachment
11:29 - The delusion of Trump's presence helping midterm candidates
14:13 - Will Susie Wiles tell Trump hard truths or walk away?

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