Why Trump’s Midterm Gamble Could Severely Backfire w/ Charlie Sykes

Days ahead of the midterm elections, Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio gubernatorial campaign launched an attack ad against Dr. Amy Acton featuring her estranged mother—a move defended by Donald Trump.

In this video, Tara Palmeri reflects on her years reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre, breaking down the political fallout of attacking abuse survivors, the bipartisan reaction, and why Washington keeps misreading the public's moral clarity. Plus, Charlie Sykes joins the show to analyze the closing messages of the midterm campaign and where both parties stand.

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00:00 - The Midterms & A Familiar Story
00:51 - Vivek Ramaswamy’s Attack Ad on Amy Acton
01:45 - Trump's Backing & The GOP Backlash
02:51 - Lessons from the Epstein Files Fight
03:35 - Working with Virginia Giuffre
04:39 - Weaponizing Trauma for Politics
05:53 - Support Independent Journalism
06:40 - Midterm Analysis with Charlie Sykes
48:21 - Final Thoughts & What’s Next

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